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2016年公共英語(yǔ)三級(jí)(PETS3)仿真試卷
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
If you are worried about things and are under a lot of stress at work or school, then you are probably not sleeping well. Worry can keep you awake, tossing and 26 in bed until the early hours of the morning when you eventually 27 asleep. When you wake up, you don' t feel 28 , but tired and worn out and 29 to face a new day.
Dr. Henry Winkle, in a recent newspaper article 30 Stress and Sleep, 31 that stress and lack of sleep are directly 32 . Dr. Winkle says, "the more we worry, the 33 we sleep, the more we are unable to deal with 34 If we can find a way to get a good night' s sleep," he 35 ,"we can often find the 36 to deal with what' s worrying us. "
So, what is a good night' s sleep? Research shows that the amount of sleep which people need in order to keep healthy 37 a lot. Seven hours is about the average amount, 38 strangely enough, sleeping longer often gives you a headache 39 of making you feel more refreshed.
Dr. Winkle believes that preparing for sleeping is important. People who work late should try to give themselves a short 40 and do something restful before going to bed. This could be watching TV or listening to music. Doing some exercise 41 in the day should help you to feel physically as well as 42 tired. A bedtime drink can also help, but coffee or tea should be avoided as they contain caffeine(咖啡因) and will keep you. 43 . "When you put the light 44 ," Dr.Winkle says, "concentrate on relaxing your muscles. Working slowly up from your feet, and you'll be asleep 45 you know it. "
26. [A] turning [B]rolling [C]twisting [D]rotating
27. [A] find [B]feel [C]drop [D]all
28. [A] relieved [B]renewed [C]refreshed [D]released
29. [A] impossible [B]unable [C]powerless [D]incapable
30.[A] titled [B]libeled [C]entitled [D]named
31. [A] implies [B]suggests [C]proposes [D]indicates
32. [A] related [B]tied [C]combined [D] put together
33. [A] more [B]less [C]shorter [D]later
34. [A] nervousness [B]anxiety [C]stress [D]tension
35. [A] enhances [B]attaches [C]inserts [D]adds
36. [A] power [B]energy [C]vigor [D]force
37. [A] varies [B]differs [C]alters [D]contrasts
38. [A] nevertheless [B] since [C]though [D] however
39. [A] because [B]spite [C]despite [C]instead
40. [A] pause [B] break [C]vacation [D]interruption
41. [A] earlier [B]early [C]previously [D]sooner
42. [A] spiritually [B]consciously [C]mentally [D]emotionally
43. [A] asleep [B]awake [C]alert [D]active
44. [A] out [B]on [C]away [D]off
45. [A] as soon as [B]when [C]before [D]after
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
An embarrassing experience
It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a single bag or to do more than state that I carried no goods liable to duty. It was, of course, my fault; the extreme tiredness and nervous tension of the journey had destroyed my diplomacy. I was, for whichever reason, so tired that I could hardly stand, and to the question ,"have you read this?" I replied with extreme foolishness, "Yes, hundreds of times. "
"And you have nothing to declare?""Nothing. "
"How long have you been out of this country?""About three months. "
"And during that time you have acquired nothing?""Nothing but what is on the list I have given you. "He seemed momentarily at a loss, but then he attacked. The attack, when it came, was utterly unexpected.
"Where did you get that watch?"
I could have kicked myself. Two days before, when playing water games with a friend in the bath, I had forgotten to take off my ROLEX OYSTER, and it had, not unnaturally, stopped. I had gone into the market and bought, for twelve shillings and six pence, an ugly time piece that made a strange noise. It had stopped twice, without any reason, during the journey.
I explained, but I had already lost face. I produced my own watch from a pocket, and added that I should be grateful if he would confiscate the replacement.
"It is not a question of confiscation," he said, "there is a fine for failing to declare dutiable goods. And now may I please examine that Rolex?"
It took another quarter of an hour to persuade him that the Rolex was not contraband; then he began to search my luggage.
46. When did the writer arrive at London airport?
[A] In the early morning. [B] Late at night. [C] At noon. [D] Late in the morning.
47. What can we conclude from the questions asked by the customs officer?
[A] He was just doing his duty by asking the passenger some usual questions.
[B] He must have noticed the writer's ugly watch.
[C] He wanted to embarrass the writer.
[D] He must have noticed the writer's tiredness.
48. What did the writer think of the watch he bought in the market?
[A] He was fond of the watch because it was a Rolex.
[B] He found the watch useful though it was very cheap.
[C] He didn't like the watch at all.
[D] He was indifferent to the watch.
49. What must have happened to the writer in the end?
[A] He must have spent a long time at the customs and must have been let go without any punishment.
[B] He must have been given a fine as a punishment.
[C] His Rolex must have been confiscated.
[D] His cheap watch must have been confiscated.
50. What do you think is the tone of the story?
[A] Humorous. [B] Sarcastic. [C] Solemn. [D] Matter-of-fact.
Text 2
You must have been troubled by when to say "I love you" because it is one of the greatest puzzles in our life.
What if you say it first and your partner doesn' t love you back? Or if they do say it but you don't feel they mean it? Being the first to declare your love can be nerve-racking(緊張) and risky and can leave you feeling as vulnerable as a turtle with no shell. But is the person who says it first really in a position of weakness? Doesn' t it pay to hold back, play it cool and wait until the other half has shown their hand first?
"A really good relationship should be about being fair and being equal," says psychologist Sidney Crown. "But love is seldom equal. " All relationships go through power struggles but, he says ,if a love imbalance continues for years, the rot will set in. "That feeling of ' I' ve always loved you more' may be subverted(顛覆，破壞) for a time, but it never goes away completely and it often emerges in squabbling(大聲爭(zhēng)吵). In love, at least, the silent, withholding type is not always the most powerful. "The strongest one in a relationship is often the person who feels confident enough to talk about their feelings," says educational psychologist lngrid Collins. Psychosexual therapist Paula Hall agrees. "The one with the upper hand is often the person who takes the initiative. In fact, the person who says ' I love you' first may also be the one who says ' I' m bored with you' first. " Hall believes that much depends on how "I love you" is said and the motivation of the person saying it."Is it said when they' re drunk? Is it said before their partner flies off on holiday, and what it really means is ' Please don' t be unfaithful to me' ? By saying I love you' ,they really say' Do you love me?' If so, wouldn' t it just be more honest to say that?" Collins agrees that intention is everything."It' s not what is said, but how it' s said. What it comes down to is the sincerity of the speaker. "\
51. What is the main idea of this passage?
[A]The importance of "I love you" [B]The meaning of "I love you"
[C]The time of saying "I love you" [D]The place of saying "I love you"
52. In the first sentence the author means that__________.
[A]it is easy to say "I love you" [B]it is hard to say "I love you"
[C]we have many troubles in our life [D]people usually do not know when to say "I love you"
53. According to the expert, a good relationship should be__________.
[A]fair and equal [B]fair and kind
[C]powerful and equal [D]confident and fair
54. In the third paragraph, the phrase "with the upper hand" means__________.
[A]being low in spirit [B]having only one hand
[C]being active [D]being passive
55. What is the most important for you to consider when somebody says "I love you" to you?
[A]The intention. [B]The place. [C]The time. [D]The determination.
Text 3
At the European Commission in Brussels, they have a joke about the work interpreters do-"Languages", they say, "have nothing to do with interpretation, it helps to know them. "Anyone thinking of becoming an interpreter would bear this so well in mind. Translating languages, especially in a political context, involves far more than mere linguistic ability.
To work in an international organization, such as the United Nations, you need to be approved by one of the various international translators or interpreters' associations. To achieve this, you must experience rigorous and lengthy training, either at an accrediting organization' s own school, or on a post graduate course at university. But a qualification in languages is not the only route into the job .At London' s University of Westminster, candidates get offered a place on the interpreter' s course if they can show that they have "lived a bit", in the words of one lecture. Young people who have just left university often lack adequate experience of life.
The University also looks for candidates who have lived for long time in the countries where their acquired languages are spoken. They are also expected to have wide cultural interests and a good knowledge of current affairs. This broad range of interests are essential in a job which can require interpreting discussions of disarmament (裁軍) on Monday, international fishing rights on Tuesday ,multinational finance on Wednesday, and the building and construction industry on Thursday.
Interpreters also rely on adrenaline(腎上腺素)--which is caused by the stress and challenges of the job--to keep them going through their demanding schedules. Many admit that they enjoy the buzz of adrenaline they get from the job, and it' s known that their heart rates speed up while they are working.
It' s also a job with its own risks and excitement. Interpreters are needed in war zones as well as in centers of international diplomacy, like the U. N.
56. According to the passage, what does the underlined phrase "lived a bit "mean?
[A]To be older than others. [B]To travel to more countries.
[C]To have abundant life experience. [D]To have longer training in interpreting.
57. Candidates for the training course in London' s University of Westminster need the following qualifications EXCEPT
[A]having wide cultural interests [B]having a good knowledge of current affairs
[C]being familiar with the languages they translate [D]being eloquent lecturers
58. The interpreters rely on adrenaline because
[A]it can help finish their work quickly [B]it can make them excited
[C]it can prevent them from heart disease [D]it can make them work harder
59. According to the passage, we can infer that
[A]language has nothing to do with interpreting
[B]only those postgraduates from the foreign language universities can work as interpreters
[C]interpreters must live in the country where the required language is spoken
[D]interpreters build the bridge for international communication
60. The job as an interpreter has the following characteristics EXCEPT
[A]funny [B]intrepid [C]dangerous sometimes [D]exciting
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