全國英語等級考試(Public English Test System,簡稱PETS)是教育部考試中心設計開發(fā)的面向社會的英語考試體系。它的目的是更好地為國家的改革開放和對外交往的不斷擴大服務,并為在適當時機進一步改革我國各種英語教育考試奠定技術基礎。
PETS測試的重點是英語交際能力。它根據(jù)國際英語教學界通行的交際語言活動模式,對語言能力進行分類和定義。在試卷結(jié)構(gòu)上,根據(jù)不同層次的需要,設置了考查聽、說、讀、寫各種技能的題型,并確保各級別都能全面考查考生的交際能力。
PETS第三級為5個級別中的中間級,其標準相當于我國高中畢業(yè)生在大專院校又學了兩年公共英語或自學了同等程度英語課程的水平。通過該級考試的考生,其英語水平可以滿足企事業(yè)單位行政秘書、經(jīng)理助理、一般管理人員或科技人員以及外企職員工作的需要。為滿足第三級考試培訓和學習需要,全國英語等級考試教材編寫組在已出版成功教材的基礎上,根據(jù)教育部2015年《全國英語等級考試大綱》(第三級)(以下簡稱《2015版考試大綱》)組織修訂了本教材。
編寫原則
1. 以綱為綱,緊扣大綱
本書以《2015版考試大綱》為編寫依據(jù),覆蓋了《2015版考試大綱》規(guī)定的語法項目、功能意念語和詞匯項目。面向欲參加PETS三級考試的所有自學考生和培訓班考生。
2. 模塊式結(jié)構(gòu)和實用性訓練,便于學習和應試相互促進
本教材每單元均由對話/獨白、課文、單詞和短語、注釋、練習和補充閱讀組成,每一個模塊的設置都以考試大綱為依據(jù),以訓練考生聽、說、讀、寫的交際能力為目的,并且在練習部分提供了與實際考試題型完全一致的實用性訓練,既有助于考生英語交際能力和知識的提高,又能為其順利通過考試鋪平道路。
3. 選材新穎,知識性、趣味性并重
本教材題材新穎,時代感強!皩υ/獨白”模塊選材實用,情景真實。“課文”和“補充閱讀”模塊的選材與本單元的交際話題相關聯(lián),又各有側(cè)重,前者側(cè)重知識性,后者側(cè)重趣味性,相得益彰。
4. 碎片化時間,隨時隨地學習
本系列教材除配有輔助學習的《同步學習指導》外,還有MP3光盤、多媒體學習資料和刷題刷分題庫,方便考生利用各種媒介進行備考。多媒體學習資料下載地址:http://pan.baidu.com/s/1c25CcAc,刷題刷分網(wǎng)址:http://stsf.weilaitiku.com。
5. 24小時互動平臺,實時答疑解惑
PETS學院公眾號:PETSCOLLEGE,實時提供考試動態(tài),解疑答惑。
編寫體例
本教材共有20章,每章覆蓋一個交際話題。各章的首頁提示簡要描述了在本章(交際話題)內(nèi)PETS第三級考生應達到的英語交際水平。
本教材共有20個單元,每單元內(nèi)容包括:
1. 對話/獨白該部分由與本單元交際話題相關的4段對話/獨白組成,對話/獨白情景真實、語言地道、長短恰當、難度適宜,目的是訓練和提高學習者的聽力水平。每段對話/獨白前,均有提示語點明對話/獨白的背景和數(shù)道依據(jù)對話/獨白內(nèi)容設置的問題,以幫助考生充分理解和操練對話/獨白。
2. 課文課文是體現(xiàn)話題的閱讀材料。每單元中均有一篇與該單元主話題相關的課文,目的是訓練和提高考生的閱讀理解水平。此外,每單元課文后均附有5個問題,以幫助考生了解自己對課文的理解程度。
3. 單詞和短語單詞和短語是本單元對話/獨白和課文中出現(xiàn)的生詞和短語,并按在對話/獨白和課文中出現(xiàn)的先后順序給出了單詞的新國際音標、詞性和中文釋義。
4. 注釋注釋針對對話/獨白和課文,內(nèi)容包括兩方面:一是從語法、詞匯等方面點撥對話/獨白和課文中的難點;二是對長難句進行語法分析,并舉例講解語言點、知識點,目的是訓練考生靈活運用語言的能力。
5. 模擬訓練模擬訓練是針對各單元的話題和重點考試內(nèi)容設計的,考生可以對該單元的學習情況進行檢測。該部分題型與筆試、口試考試真卷要求一致,以便于考生全面?zhèn)淇糚ETS三級。
6. 補充閱讀為使考生對相關話題進行更深入的了解,提高閱讀能力,在每單元后附有一篇補充讀物。
7. 全真模擬試題本書配有期中、期末兩套試卷?梢宰尶忌ㄟ^練習鞏固學習效果,達到以練代學及自測的目的。
8. 錄音材料本書所贈的MP3光盤包括:每個Unit的對話/獨白、課文、詞匯、補充閱讀的英語朗讀,以及每個Unit的聽力練習題的錄音材料。同時,掃描書中二維碼,即可手機播放聽力及顯示同步字幕。
全國英語等級考試,簡稱PETS,是由教育部組織的全國統(tǒng)一考試。該考試一共有5個級別,本書面向第三級。為了幫助廣大考生提高英語知識的應用能力與交際能力,并能有效地備考實戰(zhàn),全國英語等級考試研究中心組織了國內(nèi)著名高校的PETS研究人員,精心編寫了本書。
本教材共有20章,每章覆蓋一個交際話題。各章的首頁提示簡要描述了在本章(交際話題)內(nèi)PETS第三級考生應達到的英語交際水平。
本教材共有20個單元,每單元內(nèi)容包括:
1. 對話/獨白 該部分由與本單元交際話題相關的4段對話/獨白組成,對話/獨白情景真實、語言地道、長短恰當、難度適宜,目的是訓練和提高學習者的聽力水平。每段對話/獨白前,均有提示語點明對話/獨白的背景和數(shù)道依據(jù)對話/獨白內(nèi)容設置的問題,以幫助考生充分理解和操練對話/獨白。
2. 課文 課文是體現(xiàn)話題的閱讀材料。每單元中均有一篇與該單元主話題相關的課文,目的是訓練和提高考生的閱讀理解水平。此外,每單元課文后均附有5個問題,以幫助考生了解自己對課文的理解程度。
3. 單詞和短語單 詞和短語是本單元對話/獨白和課文中出現(xiàn)的生詞和短語,并按在對話/獨白和課文中出現(xiàn)的先后順序給出了單詞的新國際音標、詞性和中文釋義。
4. 注釋 注釋針對對話/獨白和課文,內(nèi)容包括兩方面:一是從語法、詞匯等方面點撥對話/獨白和課文中的難點;二是對長難句進行語法分析,并舉例講解語言點、知識點,目的是訓練考生靈活運用語言的能力。
5. 模擬訓練 模擬訓練是針對各單元的話題和重點考試內(nèi)容設計的,考生可以對該單元的學習情況進行檢測。該部分題型與筆試、口試考試真卷要求一致,以便于考生全面?zhèn)淇糚ETS三級。
6. 補充閱讀 為使考生對相關話題進行更深入的了解,提高閱讀能力,在每單元后附有一篇補充讀物。
7. 全真模擬試題 本書配有期中、期末兩套試卷?梢宰尶忌ㄟ^練習鞏固學習效果,達到以練代學及自測的目的。
8. 錄音材料 本書所贈的MP3光盤包括:每個Unit的對話/獨白、課文、詞匯、補充閱讀的英語朗讀,以及每個Unit的聽力練習題的錄音材料。同時,掃描書中二維碼,即可手機播放聽力及顯示同步字幕。
本書具有考點全面、嚴謹實用等特點,非常適合考生備考PETS。建議考生在備考過程中認真學習本書,以便熟悉命題規(guī)律,掌握答題技巧。
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CHAPTER 1PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION AND PEOPLE 第一章個人情況與人們
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 2HOME AND FAMILY 第二章家 與 家 人
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 3ENVIRONMENT 第三章環(huán)境
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 4WEATHER AND CLIMATE 第四章天氣與氣候
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 5FOOD AND DRINK 第五章飲食
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 6FREE TIME ACTIVITIES 第六章閑 暇 活 動
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Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 7 DAILY LIFE 第七章日 常 生 活
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 8SHOPPING 第八章購物
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 9HOLIDAYS 第九章假日
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 10PLACES 第十章地方
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
期中模擬測試
筆試
筆試參考答案
筆試聽力錄音稿
口試
CHAPTER 11TRAVEL 第十一章旅游
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Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 12HEALTH AND FITNESS 第十二章健康與保健
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Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 13SERVICES 第十三章服務
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Dialogues & Monologue
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Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 14SOCIAL RELATIONS 第十四章社 會 關 系
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Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 15JOBS AND OCCUPATION 第十五章工作與職業(yè)
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Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 16CURRENT AFFAIRS 第十六章時事
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Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 17EDUCATION 第十七章教育
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Dialogues & Monologue
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Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 18POPULAR SCIENCE 第十八章科 普 知 識
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Dialogues & Monologue
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Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 19HISTORY 第十九章歷史
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Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
CHAPTER 20GEOGRAPHY 第二十章地理
Unit
Dialogues & Monologue
Passage
Simulated Training
Supplementary Reading
期末模擬測試
筆試
筆試參考答案
筆試聽力錄音稿
口試
附錄
附錄一對話/獨白、課文問題答案
附錄二模擬訓練答案
附錄三聽力練習錄音稿
附錄四單詞表
Dialogue 1
Daisy is introducing Sally to Smith.Daisy:Good morning, Smith. Could I take a few minutes of your time?
Smith:Oh, it’s you, Daisy! What can I do for you?
Daisy:May I introduce my friend Sally to you, Smith? She’s an outstanding student in our college. She speaks good English. And also she is good at operating computer.
Sally:How do you do, Smith?
Smith:Pleased to meet you, Sally. I have heard a little about you from Daisy. Would you like to work for two months in my company?
Sally:Of course I’d love to. I really want to get some real experience through my work here.
Smith:OK, please come to work at 8∶00 tomorrow morning.
Sally:See you tomorrow. Goodbye!
Dialogue 2
Alice receives Jack in a morning. Alice:Good morning.
Jack:Good morning. Is this Mr. Brown’s office?
Alice:Yes, that’s right. Can I help you?
Jack:I have an appointment with Mr. Brown at 10 o’clock.
Alice:Your name, please, sir?
Jack:Jack Clark.
Alice:Just a moment. Oh, yes, Mr. Clark from Universal Trade Corporation. Would you please take a seat, Mr. Clark?I’ll tell Mr. Brown you are here.
Jack:Thank you.
Alice:(To Mr. Brown on his extension)Hello, Mr. Brown, Mr. Clark is here for his appointment...OK. (To Mr. Clark)Mr. Brown will come down to see you in a minute.
Jack:Thank you very much.
Alice:You’re welcome.
Dialogue 3
A couple are talking about their neighbour, Mr. Wang. Wife:Darling, do you know anything about our new neighbour, Mr. Wang?
Husband:Nothing except that he goes to work at 7∶30 every morning.
Wife:He is quite special.
Husband:Special?What’s special about him?
Wife:Well, for one thing, he is Wang Li’s boyfriend. Mrs. Li has told me that.
Husband:What else?
Wife:He’s from a distant village three years ago with only 20 yuan in his pocket but now...
Husband:What has happened?
Wife:He has set up his company with about 200 employees. It’s reported that he has built a new school for his poor hometown.
Husband:A ragstoriches story!Monologue
The following monologue is about the life of a famous American—Benjamin Franklin.“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.” America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin because he did both. He became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist. Today, we honor Ben Franklinas one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America’s greatest citizens. He was born in 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. His mother and father were of Puritan religion. They left England and moved to the English colony of Massachusetts to escape persecution for their religion. Franklin left school when he was ten and worked for his father for two years. Then he went to work on his brother’s newspaper. He became the editor of this paper when he was sixteen. He went to Philadelphia then and bought his own newspaper. He worked hard and by the age of 24 he was one of the most successful men there. In 1732 Franklin published a book Poor Richard’s Almanac. Most almanacs contained information for farmers, such as information about the days and weeks of the year and about the weather. To his almanac, Franklin added wise sayings of observations about life; some of these sayings are still famous today. For example, “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise,” and “Waste not, want not,” and “A penny saved is a penny earned.”
Words & Expressions
rot /rt/v. 腐爛;腐朽;墮落
inventor /Invent/n.發(fā)明家
statesman /steItsmn/n.政治家,政客
philosopher /flsf/n. 哲學家
economist /IknmIst/n. 經(jīng)濟學家
found /fand/v.創(chuàng)辦,建立;鑄造
puritan /pjrtn/adj. 清教徒的
n. 清教徒
persecution /psIkjun/n.迫害;煩擾
almanac /lmnk/n.歷書,年鑒
1. “...either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.”是祈使句,指“要么寫點耐讀的書,要么就做點值得寫的事”。
either...or...指“或者…或者”,并列連詞。be worth doing sth.指“值得做某事”。
2. 本杰明·富蘭克林(1706-1790), 美國革命時期的資產(chǎn)階級民主主義思想家,杰出的政治活動家, 卓越的科學家。他是美國18世紀僅列于華盛頓之后的最著名人物。
3. 年鑒,最早源于古代巴比倫記載天文氣象與社會生活等知識的歷書。古代巴比倫歷書從西亞地區(qū)逐步得到發(fā)展、普及并傳入歐洲的希臘。后來, 年鑒成為記錄多種學科年度進展的資料和知識性工具書。本杰明·富蘭克林用假名創(chuàng)辦的《窮人理查德年鑒》, 其中許多言論已成為美國人的警句。
1. EMT 即Emergency Medical Technician的縮寫, 意思為 “緊急醫(yī)療技術人員” ,簡稱急救員。
2. But at age 52, I felt stuck in a midlife funk, cut off from others. 但是到了52歲, 我感覺陷入了中年恐懼癥, 且和周圍的人群隔離開了。
3. The EMT part pointed to everything cowardly in me—my fear of death and disease. “急診醫(yī)士”這4個字直指我心中的懦弱——我對疾病和死亡的恐懼。
point to 意思為“指向” 。如:
All the evidence points to her guilt. 一切證據(jù)都表明她有罪。
4. AIDS 為艾滋病的縮寫, 全稱是獲得性免疫功能喪失綜合癥(Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)。
Part A
You will hear 3 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer — A,B,C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
。跘] At the post office. [B] At the restaurant.
[C] At a beauty shop. [D] At the coffee shop.
2. What does the woman mean?
。跘] The old man always troubles the others.
[B] The old man likes to make a joke on others.
。跜] The old man is good at preventing you from doing anything.
[D] Something is wrong with your legs.
3. What do we know about Jim from the words of the woman?
。跘] Jim wants to change his job.
[B] Jim often makes his room clean.
。跜] Jim has pressure from his new job in mind.
[D] Jim is determined to buy a new room.
Part B
You will hear a dialogue and a monologue. 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 each piece ONLY ONCE.
Questions 4-7 are based on a talk about a CEO.4. Who is the CEO of the company now?
。跘] Mr. Black. [B] Mr. Smith.
。跜] It’s not appointed. [D] Mrs. Johnson.
5. What are the impressive credentials of Mr. Black?
。跘] He has got an MBA degree from Yale University.
[B] He has ever been a vice president of a multinational company.
。跜] He has rich experience with major international companies.
[D] Both A and C.
6. What does the new CEO care for?
。跘] How much he can earn each year.
[B] How much contribution he has made to the society and his employees.
。跜] How hard his employees should work.
[D] How to expand the company.
7. How much is Mr. Black’s annual salary?
。跘] 1 000 000. [B] 2 000 000. [C] 3 000 000. [D] 2 00 000.Questions 8-10 are based on the following monologue.8. It is easy for the visitors to travel by tube in London because of .
。跘] colors[B] maps
。跜] colorcoded maps[D] coldness
9. It’s good to have spare changes at hand because.
。跘] the large stations don’t have changes
[B] the queues at the large stations are too long for you to get a ticket
。跜] the ticket costs a little
。跠] you can buy tickets from a machine
10. You should keep the ticket because.
。跘] you like to collect tickets
。跙] it is checked at the destination
[C] the automatic barriers like the tickets
。跠] your family want the ticket
口試
Part AOmit
Part B
Interlocutor:
Now, I’d like you to talk about something between yourselves. We’re just going to listen.
(Place the Picture Sheet 1 in front of both candidates.)
I’d like you to describe one famous person. This is the picture for your reference. It shows four wellknown people both home and abroad—Confucius, Deng Xiaoping, Carl Marx, Bill Gates.Please describe to each other the man you would like to talk about. It is not necessary to agree with each other. Remember you have only 3 minutes for this part, so don’t worry if I stop you then. Please speak loudly so that we can hear you. You may start now.Part C
Interlocutor:
Now, I’m going to give each of you a different picture, and I’d like you to first describe it and then tell us what you think about it.
(Hand over the Picture Sheet 2 to Candidate A.)Candidate A, here is your picture: a lot of biographies are sold in the bookstore. Please offer your view on this phenomenon.
Candidate A, remember you have only one and a half minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you then. Would you like to begin now?
Mister Imagination
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