2017年9月pets3全国英语等级考试三级模拟试题及答案
【完形填空】
Since finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford. I’ve watched one friend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives(高级管理人员) with banks, consulting firms, established law firms, and major corporations, many are now 21 on their way to impressive careers. By society’s 22 , they seem to have it made.
On the surface, these people seem to be very lucky in life. As they left student life behind, many had a 23 drink at their cheap but friendly local bar, shook hands with Longtime roommates, and 24 out of small apartments into high buildings. They made reservations at restaurants where the cost of a bottle of wine 25 a college year’s monthly rent. They replaced their beloved old car with expensive new sports cars.
The thing is, a number of them have 26 that despite their success, they aren’t happy. Some 27 of unfriendly coworkers and feel sad for eight-hour workweeks devoted to tasks they 28 . Some do not respect the companies they work for and talk of feeling tired and 29 . However, instead of devoting themselves to their work, they find themselves working to support the 30 to which they have so quickly become 31 .
People often speak of trying a more satisfying path, and 32 the end the idea of leaving, their jobs to work for something they 33 or finding a position that would give them more time with their families almost always leads them to the same conclusion; it’ s 34 . They have loans, bills, a mortgage(抵押贷款)to 35 , retirement to save for. They recognize there’s something 36 in their lives, but it’s 37 to step off the track.
In a society that tends to 38 everything in terms of dollars and cents, we learn form a young age to consider the costs of our 39 in financial terms. But what about the personal and social costs 40 in pursuing money over meaning? These are exactly the kinds of us tend to ignore — and the very ones we need to consider most.
21. A. much B. never C. seldom D. well
22. A. policies B. standards C. experiments D. regulations
23. A. last B. least C. second D. best
24. A. cycled B. moved C. slid D. looked
25. A. shared B. paid C. equaled D. collected
26. A. advertised B. witnessed C. admitted D. demanded
27. A. complain B. dream C. hear D. approve
28. A. distribute B. hate C. applaud D. neglect
29. A. calm B. guilty C. warm D. empty
30. A. family B. government C. lifestyle D. project
31. A. accustomed B. appointed C. unique D. available
32. A. yet B. also C. instead D. rather
33. A. let out B. turn in C. give up D. believe in
34. A. fundamental B. practical C. impossible D. unforgettable
35. A. take of B. drop off C. put off D. pay off
36. A. missing B. inspiring C. sinking D. shining
37. A. harmful B. hard C. useful D. normal
38. A. measure B. suffer C. digest D. deliver
39. A. disasters B. motivations C. campaigns D. decisions
40. A. assessed B. involved C. covered D. reduced
【答案】
21.D
22.B
23.A
24.B
25.C
26.C
27.A
28.B
29.D
30.C
31.A
32.A
33.D
34.C
35.D
36.A
37.B
38.A
39.D
40.B
本文导航第1页完形填空第2页阅读理解一第3页阅读理解二第4页阅读理解三第5页阅读理解搭配题第6页写作Students of United States history, seeking to identify the circumstances that encouraged the emergence of feminist movements, have thoroughly investigated the mid-nineteenth-century American economic and social condition that affected the status of women. These historians, however, have analyzed less fully the development of specifically feminist ideas and activities during the same period. Furthermore, the ideological origins of feminism in the United State have been obscured because, even when historians did take into account those feminist ideas and activities occurring within the United States, they failed to recognize that feminism was then a truly international movement actually centered in Europe. American feminist activists who have been described as “solitary” and “individual theorists” were in reality connected to a movement — utopian socialism — which was already popularizing feminist ideas in Europe during the two decades that culminated in the first women’s rights conference held at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. Thus, a complete understanding of the origins and development of nineteenth-century feminism in the United States requires that the geographical focus be widened to include Europe and that the detailed study already made of social conditions be expanded to include the ideological development of feminism.
The earliest and most popular of the utopian socialists were the Saint-Simonians. The specifically feminist part of Saint-Simonianism has, however, been less studied than the group’s contribution to early socialism. This is regrettable on two counts. By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents’ energy; hence, by ignoring its feminism, European historians have misunderstood Saint-Simonianism. Moreover, since many feminist ideas can be traced to saint-simonianism European historians’ appreciation of later feminism in France and the United States remained limited.
Saint-Simon’s followers, many of whom were women, based their feminism on an interpretation of his project to reorganize the globe by replacing brute force with the rule of spiritual powers. The new world order would be ruled together by a male, to represent reflection, and a female, to represent sentiment. This complementarity reflects the fact that, while the Saint-Simonians did not reject the belief that there were innate differences between men and women, they nevertheless foresaw an equally important social and political role for both sexes in their utopia.
Only a few Saint-Simonians opposed a definition of sexual equality based on gender distinction. This minority believe that individuals of both sexes were born similar in capacity and character, and they ascribed male-female differences to socialization and education. The envisioned result of both currents of thought, however, was that women would enter public life in the new age and that sexual equality would reward men as well as women with an improved way of life.
1. It can be inferred that the author consider those historians who describe early feminists in the United States as “solitary” to be
[A] insufficiently familiar with the international origins of nineteenth-century American feminist thought.
[B] overly concerned with the regional diversity of feminist ideas in the period before 1848.
[C] not focused narrowly enough in their geographical scope.
[D] insufficiently aware of the ideological consequences of the Seneca Falls conference.
2. The author’s attitude toward European historians who have studied the Saint-Simonians is primarily one of
[A] approval of the specific focus of their research.
[B] disapproval of their lack of attention to the issue that absorbed most of the Saint-Simonians’ energy after 1832.
[C] approval of their general focus on social conditions.
[D] disapproval of their lack of attention to links between the Saint-Simonians and their American counterparts.
3. The author mentions all of the following as characteristic of the Saint-Simonians EXCEPT
[A] The group included many women among its members.
[B] The group believed in a world that would be characterized by sexual equality.
[C] The group was among the earliest European socialist groups.
[D] Most members believed that women and men were inherently similar in ability and character.
4. It can be inferred from the text that the Saint-Simonians envisioned a utopian society having which of the following characteristics?
[A] It would be worldwide.
[B] It would emphasize dogmatic religious principles.
[C] It would most influence the United States.
[D] It would have armies composed of women rather than of men.
5. According to the text, which of the following would be the most accurate description of the society envisioned by most Saint-Simonians?
[A] A society in which women were highly regarded for their extensive education.
[B] A society in which the two genders played complementary roles and had equal status.
[C] A society in which women did not enter public life.
[D] A social order in which a body of men and women would rule together on the basis of their spiritual power.
1. 【答案】A
【考点解析】本题是一道标点符号题。通过本题题干中的“solitary”一词可将本题的答案信息中心确定在第一段第十行即第一段第四句话,通过仔细阅读和理解本句话以及本句前后的两句话,可以得出本题的正确选项A。其实美国的女权主义运动者并不“孤单”(solitary),因为她们的思想和行动是和欧洲大陆的女权主义者有着千丝万缕的联系,是国际女权运动的一部分。考生在解题时要善于理解标点符号,更要善于对原文的细节进行推导。
2. 【答案】B
【考点解析】本题是一道细节推导题。根据本题题干中的“European historians”可将本题的答案信息来源迅速确定在第二段第四句,通过阅读本句分号前后的内容,可以推导出作者的态度是否定的,其否定原因是第二段第四句分号前半部分所表达的内容。本题的正确答案应该是B。考生在解题时一定要注意原文细节的推导,尤其是分句之间存在因果关系的时候。
3. 【答案】D
【考点解析】这是一道归纳推导题。但是本题的题干确没有明确给出本题在原文中的准确信息来源。这时考生就会迷失答题思路。请同学们一定要记住:每当自己迷失答题思路时,一定要多想一想全文的中心主旨句和每段的主题句,这会帮助考生寻找到解题的思路。本题的正确答案应该是D,因为选项D所表达的内容和本文尾段第一、二句所表达的内容相反。选项A、B、C的内容分别在第三段第一句、第三段第二句以及第二段首句涉及。考生在解题时一定要牢记段落主题句。
4. 【答案】A
【考点解析】这是一道审题定位题。从本题题干中的“envisioned”(设想,预想)一词可将本题的答案信息来源迅速确定在倒数第二段第一句和第二句,因为倒数第二段第一句含有“project”(计划,规划)一词,倒数第二段第二句含有表示未来的“would”一词。通过仔细阅读倒数第二段的第一、二句话,发现这两句话都包含“globe”或“world”,可见本题的正确选项应该是A。考生在解题时一定要善于利用题干中的词语迅速而准确地进行审题定位。
5. 【答案】B
【考点解析】这是一道反推题。通过本题题干中的“most Saint-Simonians”可将本题的答案信息来源迅速确定在尾段的第一句。根据尾段第一句进行反推即逆向思维,可得出本题的正确答案是B。考生在解题时一定要时时牢记反推题型,并且经常利用自己的逆向思维能力
本文导航第1页完形填空第2页阅读理解一第3页阅读理解二第4页阅读理解三第5页阅读理解搭配题第6页写作Kitchen Design
Over the years economic, social and technological factors have influenced the design of kitchens. Since it is often used simultaneously by both family members as well as guests, the kitchen requires not only a glamorous look but a practical one. Also, the design elements must meet the needs of the modern family.
Environmental concerns have had an enormous impact on kitchen design. This concern includes recycling of house hold material, as well as energy efficient appliances and the purity of both water and air. Research shows that up to 85 percent of the population is concerned about what might be in their drinking water. They are also often dissatisfied with the taste and odor of what comes out of their tap. This is why it’s important to consider adding a water filter system.
The character of today’s kitchen is very different from the way it was thirty years ago. There’s more sophistication in food preparation, and more technological help with cooking and clean-up.
When choosing cabinets, first consider the style. Use the architectural style of your house as a guide. Because cabinets are a big investment, it is best to choose quality. Popular styles in kitchen cabinets are framed panel doors with raised or recessed panels of wood, cabinet fronts with glass panes, or simple slab doors in a rich painted or laminated finish. Cabinet pulls, don’t be afraid to mix and match styles.
Because many of today’s kitchens consist of two of more cooks sharing in the meal preparation, there is a need for more counter space, cooktops and sinks. Although lifestyles are changing, the primary function of the kitchen as an area for preparing food has remained unchanged. The sink remains one of the most used areas in the kitchen as well as an important decorative statement.
Appliance technology is moving at a very fast pace. Choosing what type of appliances as well as how many will depend on several factors such as how often and how much you cook and the size of your kitchen.
Don’t limit yourself to one of each kind of appliance. You can have a refrigerator in one place and a freezer in a separate area or two sets of cooktops, one on the counter next to the wall oven and one on an island. You can even have two dishwashers if size and budget require and permit---think of it as saving time in the long run.
1. A well-designed kitchen should be modern, beautiful and practical at the same time.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
2. Being harmless to the environment is the top priority in kitchen design.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
3. Quality matters the most when you are choosing kitchen cabinets.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
4. More counter space, cooktops and sink are needed in today’s kitchens because food preparation is more complicated than it used to be.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
5. The design of the sink is indicative of a kitchen designer’s intelligence
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
6. Means of saving labor, appliances should be replaced whenever new models come out
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
7. It is the amount of time you can spend in the kitchen that decides how many appliances of the same kind you should buy
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
1.A2.C3.A4.B5.A6.C7.B
Three attitudes to life
__1__. You may approach life with the philosophy of the vegetable, in which case your life will consist in being born, eating, drinking, sleeping mating, growing old, and dying.
__2__. A great many so-called successful men and women believe that life is a business, and they arrange their conduct and behavior accordingly. If you believe that life is a business your first question of life, naturally, is “what do I get out of it?” __3__.
The great majority of human beings today look at life as if it were a business.__4__.
The third attitude toward life is the approach of the artist. Here the basic philosophy is “what can I put into it? ”, and the basic relation of the individual to his follow-men is one of cooperation and common sense.__5__. The more we investigate and the more we learn about living the more we become convinced that the artistic attitude is the only one which is consistent with human happiness.
A. In a word based on this attitude, happiness becomes a matter of successful competition.
B. As a human being you have the choice of three basic attitudes towards life.
C. Their basic philosophy is one of competition and efficiency.
D. The second basic attitude is to look at life as if it were a business.
E. This point of view has been proved by history; for history remembers best those who have contributed most richly to the interests of their follow-men.
F. Is a proper attitude of life sure to bring about a happy life?
1B 2D 3A 4C 5E
Teamwork in Tourism
Growing cooperation among branches of tourism has proved valuable to all concerned. Government bureaus, trade and travel associations, carriers and properties are all working together to bring about optimum conditions for travelers.
Travel operators, specialists in the field of planning, sponsor extensive research programs. They have knowledge of all areas and all carrier services, and they are experts in organizing different types of tours and ____(1)____. They distribute materials to agencies, such as journals, brochures and advertising projects. They offer familiarization and workshop tours ____(2)____.
Tourist counselors give valuable seminars to acquaint agents with new programs and techniques in selling. In this way agents learn ____(3)____ and to suggest different modes and combinations of travel - planes; ships, trains, motorcoaches, car-rentals, and even car purchases.
Properties and agencies work closely together to make the most suitable contracts, considering both the comfort of the clients and their own profitable financial arrangement. Agencies rely upon the good services of hotels, and, conversely, ____(4)____, to fulfill their contracts and to send them clients.
The same confidence exists between agencies and carriers, ____(5)____. Carriers are dependent upon agencies to supply passengers, and agencies are dependent upon carriers to present them with marketable tours. All services must work together for greater efficiency, fair pricing and contented customers.
A including car-rental and sight-seeing services.
B so that in a short time agents can obtain first-hand knowledge of the tours.
C in preparing effective advertising campaigns
D as a result tourism is flouring in all countries
E hotels rely upon agencies
F to explain destinations
标准答案: C,B,F,E,A、
本文导航第1页完形填空第2页阅读理解一第3页阅读理解二第4页阅读理解三第5页阅读理解搭配题第6页写作In what now seems like the prehistoric times of computer history, the early postwar era, there was a quite widespread concern that computers would take over the world from man one day. Already today, less than forty years later, as computers are relieving us of more and more of the routine tasks in business and in our personal lives, we are faced with a less dramatic but also less foreseen problem. People tend to be over-trusting of computers and are reluctant to challenge their authority. Indeed, they behave as if they were hardly aware that wrong buttons may be pushed, or that a computer may simply malfunction.
Obviously, there would be no point in investing in a computer if you had to check all its answers, but people should also rely on their own internal computers and check the machine when they have the feeling that something has gone awry. Questioning and routine double checks must continue to be as much a part of good business as they were in pre-computer days. Maybe each computer should come with the following warning: for all the help this computer may provide, it should not be seen as a substitute for fundamental thinking and reasoning skills.
1.What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To look back to the early days of computers.
B. To explain what technical problems may occur with computers.
C. To discourage unnecessary investment in computers.
D. To warn against a mentally lazy attitude towards computers.
2.According to the passage, initial concerns about computers were that they might_____
A. lead us into the post-war era
B. be quite widespread
C. take control
D. take over routine tasks
3.The passage recommends those dealing with computers to_____
A. be reasonably skeptical abort them
B. check all their answers
C. substitute them for basic thinking
D. use them for business purposes only
4.An "internal computer" is_____
A. a computer uses exclusively by one company for its own problems
B. a person’s store of knowledge and the ability to process it
C. the most up-to-date in-house computer a company can buy
D. a computer from the post-war era which is very reliable
5.The passage suggests that the present-day problem with regard to computers is_____
A. challenging
B. psychological
C. dramatic
D. malfunctioning
[难点]
1.widespread 普遍的,广泛的
2.relieve 减轻,解除,使得到解脱
3.dramatic 引人注目的,突然的
4.foreseen 预见的,预知的
5.reluctant 不情愿的,不愿意的
6.authority 权威
7.malfunction 发生故障,发生功能障碍
8.invest 投资;花钱买;耗费,投入
9.rely on 依赖,依靠
10.go awry 出岔子,失败;(人)背离正道
11.substitute 代替物,代用器
[答案]
1.D
考点:这是一道典型的文章主旨题。
解析:文章分析了人们过分依赖电子计算机这一问题,在结尾向人们提出了忠告:尽管电子计算机可以提供各种帮助,但是它不应被视为代替人们基本思维和推理的东西。文章主要目的是警告人们在心理上对计算机不要采取懒惰的态度。
2.C
考点:这是一道细节题。
解析:问题的答案在文章的第一句之中:"In what now seems like the prehistoric times of computer history, the early postwar era, there was a quite widespread concern that computers would take over the world from man one day."(在计算机历史的前期即战后初期,人们普遍担心计算机可以能会代替人类统治世界)选项C与这一句的含义完全一致,故为正确答案。
3.A
考点:这是一道推断题。
解析:文章第二段第二句说:"Questioning and routine double checks must continue to be as much a part of good business as they were in pre-computer days."由此我们可以推断出,文章建议那些与计算机打交道的人应该对它们采取合理的怀疑态度。
4.B
考点:这是一道理解题
解析:理解:"internal computer"的含义的关键是确定"internal"的意思。这个词几个基本含义:内部的,体内的,内在的。从它所在的上下文来看,它的意思是:"体内的"。"internal computer"是一种比喻说法,指人的大脑,它比计算机更聪明、更复杂,具有储存知识和运用知识的能力。因此,选项B是正确答案。
5.B
考点:这是一道推断题。
解析:根据文章内容我们得知,当今电子计算机的问题既不是令人深思的也不是容易出故障。而选项C与文章内容不符。它的问题是人们在心理上过分信赖它,对它的能力毫不怀疑。
本文导航第1页完形填空第2页阅读理解一第3页阅读理解二第4页阅读理解三第5页阅读理解搭配题第6页写作Directions:
Read the texts in which five people are commenting on a magazine article called “The Global Fish Crisis”. For question 36 to 40, match the name of each person (36 to 40) to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers ANSWER SHEET.
Mike:
Praise often and sincerely--it’s as simple as that. Employees want to feel needed and appreciated. By offering sincere praise with examples about what they did right, you’ll go far in creating an energetic team. Meanwhile, I don’t agree with the assertion that "to focus on what needs improving isn`t good management. In fact, it’ s the balance of praise along with constructive criticism that drives employees to work smarter and reach higher.
Frank:
This article makes a valid point that needs to be understood, especially for the new generation of workers, my generation. We don’ t see ourselves as parts in the machine to be put in the dark to work. My generation needs respect in return from our employer, we need to feel appreciated beyond just a pay check, it’ s the difference between being fulfilled at our career and being sad at our job.
Joyce:
One skill missing in today’s workplace is the ability to build effective business relationships.At the core of that relationship is the need for consistent feedback. "How am I doing?" is a question that should be answered consistently. When you tell an employee once a year what is needed to improve, you have not done your job as a leader--build skills, provide feedback and help the employee grow and develop.
Ellen:
I don’ t see a problem with praising employees when it’ s truly deserved ( insincere praise is an entirely different story).It’ s a cost-free "benefit", if you will, in that it allows employees to see that their efforts are both noticed and valued. In the work world there are always people available to tell that you are doing something wrong and far too few occasions when employees are told that they’ve done something right!
Diana:
Praise what the employee did. Be specific about why it was helpful. An employee who continually earns your praise also deserves your attention as to how else to reward their behavior. Meaningful praise encourages people beyond anything else. Written comments are available for later re-view.They give them confidence that they can "do it again. " I never regretted praising an employee who deserved it but often kicked myself for missing an opportunity.
Now match the name of each person (36 to 40) to the appropriate statement
Note: there are two extra statements.
36. Mike
37. Frank
38. Joyce
39. Ellen
40. Diana
Statements
[A]Praise combined with criticism is helpful.
[B] Praise can bring about many kinds of desired behavior.
[C] Employees may feel it hard to accept.insincere praise.
[D] Let employees know exactly for what they are praised.
[E] In my opinion, we are not generous enough to give praise.
[F] Employees need helpful advice on a regular basis.
[G] Money alone cannot guarantee a sense of career fulfillment for me.
参考答案 AGFED
本文导航第1页完形填空第2页阅读理解一第3页阅读理解二第4页阅读理解三第5页阅读理解搭配题第6页写作Directions:
You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2.
Part A
56. You have read the following magazine advertisement in which a certain company is loo- king for an office assistant. You want to write a letter to apply for the job. Write an application let- ter to Mogon Office by addressing "Dear Sir or Madam". The letter must include the following in- formation:
1) your age, gender, nationality
2) your possible educational background
3) your working experience
4) your reason for getting the job
You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Li Hong" instead. You don’t need to write the address.
范文
Dear Sir or Madam,
1 wish to apply for the position advertised in the Business World.I am a Chinese woman.twenty.five years old.After I left high school I took a three.year business course in one of the best commercial schools in Shanghai,majoring in auditin9.Since graduated from business school I have worked for a lawyer’S office for 2 years.Last year,I got my Master’S degree in Britain.Now I am looking for a more challenging job with a bright future.And I think this position offers me a very good opportunity.
1’m looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hung
