新概念三写作答案
1 Key to Summary writing
Points
1 Reports----London Zoo----puma spotted----45 miles south of London
2 Similar in nature
3 Woman picking blackberries saw it first
4 Puma moved from place to place
5 Left trail of dead deer---- small animals
6 Paw prints----puma fur found as well
7 ‘Cat-like noises’----heard at night
8 Animal seen up a tree
9 Now experts convinced----really was a puma
Summary
The reports received by London Zoo that a puma had been spotted forty-five miles south of London were similar in nature. A woman picking blackberries saw it first, but the puma moved from place to place,leaving a trail of dead deer and small animals. Paw prints and puma fur were found as well. ‘Cat-like noises’were heard at night and the animal was seen up a tree. Now experts were convinced that the animal really was a puma. (79 words)
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
spotted (1.2): seen; accumulate (1.4): pile up; obliged to (1.5): bound to; claimed (1.6): stated; extraordinarily
similar (1.6): surprisingly alike; immediately (1.8): at once; convinced (1.14): sure.
Key to Composition
A possible answer
Mrs. Stone had spent the whole morning picking blackberries in the countryside near her home. It was nearly lunch time, so she decided to return for lunch. She was just picking up her basket when she heard a noise in the bushes. Then she saw an animal which looked like a cat. She knew it was not a cat because it was so large. The animal suddenly turned round to look at her and she thought it was going to come towards her and perhaps attack her. She dropped her basket and screamed loudly. Hearing the sound, the animal disappeared into the bushes, after which Mrs. Stone picked up her basket and ran all the way home.She told her neighbours that she had seen a puma in the countryside, but they did not believe her. She also telephoned the police but they didn't believe her either. (148 words)
Key to Letter writing
address: ____________,
____________,
____________,
____________.
date:
beginning of letter (Dear…,)
Introduction
Purpose
Conclusion
ending (Yours…,)
signature
postscript (PS…)
2 Key to Summary writing
Points
1 Church clock----striking hours woke vicar up
2 One o'clock
3 Clock struck thirteen times
4 Vicar----clock tower
5 Took torch with him
6 Saw Bill Wilkins---- local grocer
7 Bill----trying to repair the bell
8 Had succeeded----repairing it----but one o'clock----thirteen times
9 Vicar---- pleased
10 Offered grocer cup of tea
Summary
At one o'clock in the morning, the church clock striking the hours woke the vicar up as it struck thirteen times. The vicar went into the clock tower, taking a torch with him. He saw Bill Wilkins, the local grocer there and Bill explained he was trying to repair the clock but hadn't succeeded because at one o'clock it struck thirteen times. However, the vicar was pleased the bell was working and offered the grocer a cap of tea. (79 words)
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
vicar (1.1) priest, pastor
repaired (1.3) fixed
damaged (1.4) broken
silent (1.4) quiet
with a start (1.5) in surprise
caught sight of (11.8-9) saw
Key to Composition
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A sticky business
We were used to hearing our church bell striking the hours in our small village. For as long as anyone could remember, the bell had struck the hours day and night. However, one night the church bell remained silent and the next morning we saw that the clock had stopped at exactly one a.m. Our clock was clearly damaged, but no one could explain how this had happened.
Armed with a torch, our vicar climbed into the church tower to see what was going on. He heard a loud buzz as he went towards the clock and in the torchlight he found it had been invaded by bees. He was lucky they didn't sting him! He shone his torch into the great bell and saw that it was full of wax and honey. No wonder it wasn't working!
A bee keeper was called in to deal with the situation. He immediately removed the queen bee to one of his bee hives and the other bees followed. The clock was cleaned and was soon working again. We not only enjoyed hearing it strike the hours day and night, but we enjoyed eating the honey as well.
(195 words)
Key to Letter writing
A possible answer
1 It was very nice to hear from you.
2 It's been a long time since I heard from you.
3 Forgive me for not answering your letter before now.
4 I am sorry you've been ill and hope you're feeling better now.
5 I have not written before as I had lost your address.
6 I hope you received my last letter.
3 Key to Summary writing
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1 Archaeologists found clay fragments ---- most sacred room ---- ancient temple
2 Represented fifteen statues ---- goddesses
3 Had once been painted
4 Body of one statue found ---- remains ---- 15th c. B.C.
5 Head found ---- remains ---- 5th c. B.C.
6 Fragments reconstructed
7 Turned out to be statue ---- goddess ---- three feet high
8 Hands on hips
9 Full-length skirt
10 Identity not known
Summary
Archaeologists found clay fragments in an ancient temple. These represented the fifteen statues of goddesses which had once been painted. The body of one statue was found among remains from the fifteenth century B.C. while its head was found among remains from the fifth century B.C. When the fragments were reconstructed, they turned out to be a goddess which stood three feet high. Her hands rested on her hips and she was wearing a full-length skirt. Her identity is unknown. (80 words)
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
explored (1.2) examined
ancient (1.3) very old
prosperous (l.5) wealthy
storeys (1.5) floors
beneath (1.7) under
fragments (1.10) pieces
remains (1.12) surviving pieces
Key to Composition
A possible answer
After walking round the ancient city, the archaeologists discovered an ancient temple. This temple had obviously been a place of worship because it contained a sacred room. On entering the sacred room, the archaeologists found the clay fragments of fifteen statues, each of which was a goddess which had once been painted. After this, workmen began digging and soon discovered the head of a statue among remains dating from the fifth century B.C. They also found the body of this statue among remains from the fifteenth century B.C. The archaeologists carefully put the fragments together. They were astonished to find that the figure was a goddess. The goddess was a modern-looking woman. She had her hands on her hips and she was wearing a full-length skirt. Although the archaeologists tried very hard to identify her, they were unable to find out her name. (143 words)
Key to Letter writing
A possible answer
1 I shall be looking forward to seeing you next week.
2 I am very sorry for any inconvenience I have caused you.
3 I hope you will accept my apologies.
4 I wish you every success in your new job.
5 Please give my regards to your parents.
6 I look forward to hearing from you soon.
4 Key to Summary writing
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1 Married ---- Alfred Bloggs ---- told wife ---- Corporation
2 Dressed ---- smart black suit
3 Changed ---- overalls
4 Spent day ---- dustman
5 Shower ---- changed back into suit at night
6 Lasted two years
7 Fellow dustmen ---- secret
8 Wife ---- never learn truth
9 Husband ---- office ---- future
Summary
When he got married, Alfred Bloggs told his wife he worked for the Corporation. Though he dressed in a smart black suit every morning, he changed into overalls at work and spent the day working as a dustman. Then he took a shower and changed back into his suit at night. This lasted for two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret. His wife will never learn the truth because her husband will be an office worker in future. (80 words )
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
receive (1.1) get
sacrifice (1.5) give up
privilege (1.6) special advantage, honour
curious (1.7) strange
embarrassed (1.9) shy
discovered (1.13) found out
status (1.15) social position
Key to Composition
A possible answer
Nearly caught
One morning Alf and three other dustmen were collecting rubbish in Merton Street and they
stopped outside Mrs. Frost's house.
Though Alf didn't know it, his wife was visiting Mrs. Frost at the time. She and Mrs. Frost were old friends, though Mrs. Frost had never met Alf. Alf was just getting out of the dustcart to go into Mrs. Frost's backyard when he saw his wife leaving Mrs. Frost's house. He quickly returned to the dustcart and hid in the driving cabin. While he was hiding, his fellow dustmen helped him by collecting Mrs. Frost's rubbish. Meanwhile, Alf's wife and Mrs. Frost talked on the doorstep. It looked as though their conversation would never end!
At last Mrs. Bloggs said goodbye to Mrs. Frost. She waved to one of the dustmen whom she recognized and she went towards the dustcart to greet him. The dustman waved back and gave her a big smile as the dustcart drove off. Mrs. Bloggs stood on the pavement and watched the dustcart disappear down the street. Then she began to walk home. ‘It's all right, Alf,’ his friend said. ‘She can't see you now.’
‘Thanks, Jim,’ Alf said. ‘That was a lucky escape!’ (200 words )
Key to Letter writing
A possible answer
address
date
Dear Mrs. Frost,
It was nice to meet you at Selena's party last week.
You mentioned you had a copy of ‘Who's Who’. I am writing to ask if I could borrow it for a couple of days. I'm doing some research on politicians and this book contains a lot of information. I promise I will take good care of it and return it to you as quickly as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
signature (80 words)
5 Key to Summary writing
Points
1 Married ---- Alfred Bloggs ---- told wife ---- Corporation
2 Dressed ---- smart black suit
3 Changed ---- overalls
4 Spent day ---- dustman
5 Shower ---- changed back into suit at night
6 Lasted two years
7 Fellow dustmen ---- secret
8 Wife ---- never learn truth
9 Husband ---- office ---- future
Summary
When he got married, Alfred Bloggs told his wife he worked for the Corporation. Though he dressed in a smart black suit every morning, he changed into overalls at work and spent the day working as a dustman. Then he took a shower and changed back into his suit at night. This lasted for two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret. His wife will never learn the truth because her husband will be an office worker in future. (80 words )
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
receive (1.1) get
sacrifice (1.5) give up
privilege (1.6) special advantage, honour
curious (1.7) strange
embarrassed (1.9) shy
discovered (1.13) found out
status (1.15) social position
Key to Composition
A possible answer
Nearly caught
One morning Alf and three other dustmen were collecting rubbish in Merton Street and they stopped outside Mrs. Frost's house.
Though Alf didn't know it, his wife was visiting Mrs. Frost at the time. She and Mrs. Frost were old friends, though Mrs. Frost had never met Alf. Alf was just getting out of the dustcart to go into Mrs. Frost's backyard when he saw his wife leaving Mrs. Frost's house. He quickly returned to the dustcart and hid in the driving cabin. While he was hiding, his fellow dustmen helped him by collecting Mrs. Frost's rubbish. Meanwhile, Alf's wife and Mrs. Frost talked on the doorstep. It looked as though their conversation would never end!
At last Mrs. Bloggs said goodbye to Mrs. Frost. She waved to one of the dustmen whom she recognized and she went towards the dustcart to greet him. The dustman waved back and gave her a big smile as the dustcart drove off. Mrs. Bloggs stood on the pavement and watched the dustcart disappear down the street. Then she began to walk home. ‘It's all right, Alf,’ his friend said. ‘She can't see you now.’
‘Thanks, Jim,’ Alf said. ‘That was a lucky escape!’ (200 words )
Key to Letter writing
A possible answer
address
date
Dear Mrs. Frost,
It was nice to meet you at Selena's party last week.
You mentioned you had a copy of ‘Who's Who’. I am writing to ask if I could borrow it for a couple of days. I'm doing some research on politicians and this book contains a lot of information. I promise I will take good care of it and return it to you as quickly as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
signature (80 words)
6 Key to Summary writing
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1 Large car ---- entered ---- arcade ---- Piccadilly
2 Stopped outside jeweller's
3 Two thieves ---- out of car
4 Smashed windows ----- iron bars
5 Owner of shop ----- upstairs
6 Threw furniture ----- thieves
7 Hit one of thieves ----- heavy statue
8 Raid ---- three minutes
9 Thieves drove away
10 Owner ran after car
11 Threw ashtrays, vases
12 Thieves got away
13 Thousands of pounds ---- diamonds
Summary
A large car entered an arcade near Piccadilly and stopped outside a jeweller's. Two thieves got out
and smashed the shop window. The owner of the shop was upstairs at the time, so he threw
furniture at thethieves hitting one of them with a heavy statue. The raid lasted only three minutes
and the thieves drove away. Running after them, the owner threw ashtrays and vases, but the
thieves got away, stealing thousands of pounds worth of diamonds.
(79
words)
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
expensive (1.1) dear
almost (1.2) nearly
assistants (1.4) helpers (in a shop)
gazing (1.7) looking
several (1.7) a few, a number of
stayed (1.10) remained
smashed (1.11) broke to pieces
Key to Composition
A possible answer
They got away
Seeing the thieves' car join the traffic on Piccadilly, Mr. Taylor took a taxi and followed them. The
taxi driver drove at full speed when Mr. Taylor told him what had happened.
There wasn't too much traffic at this time of the morning so there was a mad chase through the
streets of London. For a short time, the thieves' car was on the wrong side of the road and hit
another car, but it did not stop. Two policemen in a police car watched in amazement as the two
vehicles went past, both breaking the speed limit. Lights on and horn blaring, the police car chased
both the speeding cars. Mr. Taylor's taxi stopped when the traffic lights turned red. The thieves
ignored the traffic lights and got away. Meanwhile, the police caught up with the taxi at the traffic
lights and the taxi driver was charged with speeding. They refused to let the driver off, even
though Mr. Taylor carefully explained the situation.
However, the police informed another police car of the chase and ten minutes later the thieves' car
was found abandoned in a side street. The thieves had escaped on foot and disappeared among the
crowd. (200 words)
Key to Letter writing
A possible answer (body of letter only)
You won't believe what happened to me on Tuesday morning!
I was walking down a busy street near Piccadilly when I saw a man smash the window of an
antique shop and run off with an expensive vase. Other passers-by saw him, too, and we all chased
the man down the street, shouting ‘Stop! Thief! Stop! Thief!’ We managed to catch the man, but
unfortunately the vase got broken.
I'll tell you the full story when we meet next week. (80 words)
7 Key to Summary writing
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1 John Butlin ---- successful furniture business
2 After very good day ---- put wallet ----￡3,000 into microwave oven
3 He and fianc6e Jane ---- horse-riding
4 Got home ---- Jane cooked dinner ---- microwave oven
5 Dismayed ---- find ---- money destroyed
6 John ---- bank manager
7 Bank manager ---- remains to ---- Mutilated Ladies
8 Identified remains---- returned the money
Summary
John Butlin runs a successful furniture business and after a very good day, he put his wallet
containing ￡3,000 into the microwave oven for safekeeping. Then he and his fianc6e, Jane, went
horse-riding, after which Jane cooked their dinner in the microwave oven only to find to their
dismay that the money had been destroyed. John went to see his bank manager who sent the
remains to the Mutilated Ladies department who identified the remains and returned the money.
(79 words)
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
happened (1.1) occurred
remembered (1.2) recalled
fortunately (1.6) luckily
concerns (1.9) is about
dismay (1.12) sadness
the remains (1.13) what was left
department (1.14) section
Key to Composition
A possible answer
Jane opened the oven door and saw that her meal was ready to serve. She took the food out of the
oven and in doing so, noticed something strange inside the oven which she couldn't recognize. So
she went to find John and told him about it. In dismay, John quickly explained that he had put his
wallet containing the day's takings into the oven for safekeeping. They both rushed to the oven
and saw that the money had been destroyed At first, they didn't know what to do. John wanted to
throw the money away, but Jane wouldn't let him. ‘It's best not to disturb the wallet,’ Jane said.
‘You can see all the money is there, even if it has been destroyed ’Jane told John to go and see his
bank manager for advice, so the next day John took the wallet and the ashes to the bank (150 words)
Key to Letter writing
A possible answer (body of letter only)
Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality!
It was a real pleasure to see you again after such a long time. I'll never forget your kindness during
my stay. I particularly enjoyed our visit to the local market and our long walks in the countryside.
I also enjoyed your company and the excellent food and wine. You're a perfect host!
I hope you will be able to visit me before long and look forward to seeing you soon. (78
words)
8 Key to Summary writing
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1 St. Bernard's Pass---- visited---- thousands of people----summer
2 People cross Pass in cars
3 Dogs----special enclosure----so many people about
4 Temperature in winter -30°
5 Few visitors
6 Monks prefer winter season
7 Dogs free to wander---- outside enclosure
8 Young skiers regularly visit monastery in winter
9 Christmas and Easter
10 Warmly welcomed
Summary
The St. Bernard's Pass is visited by thousands of people in summer, who cross the Pass in
cars. Because there are so many people about, the dogs are kept in a special enclosure. As the
temperature in winter falls to -30°, there are few visitors, so the monks prefer this season. The
dogs are also free to wander outside their enclosure. Parties of young skiers regularly visit the
monastery in winter, during Christmas and Easter when they are warmly welcomed.
(80
words )
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
famous(1.2) well －known
founded(1.3) established
lies(1.4) is
now that(1.7) since, because
rashly attempt(11.9－10) unthinkingly try
quite(1.13) entirely
drops(1.13) falls
Key to Composition
A possible answer
Rescue
One very cold morning, a monk took two St. Bernard's dogs out for exercise. He
immediately noticed that the dogs were very restless. Suspecting a traveller might be in
difficulty, the monk returned to the monastery to organize a search party.
The two dogs led four monks through the snow. Two of the monks pulled a sledge
behind them, in case they needed it. There had been very high winds the previous
night, but now everything was still and visibility was bad because there was a heavy fog.
Moreover, the temperature had fallen to -20°.The dogs led the monks towards the Pass and as the
monks got near, they heard cries in the distance. The dogs soon found a man who was
trapped under the snow and immediately dragged him out. The man was alive, but frozen stiff.
The monks strapped him to the sledge and took him back to the monastery.
The man was unconscious, but he soon recovered in the warm atmosphere of the monastery
where he was given plenty of hot drinks and food. When the traveller was able to speak, the
monks listened with interest as he told them what had happened the previous night. (200 words)
Key to Letter writing
A possible answer(body of letter only)
I hear you'll be taking a holiday in the Alps, which I'm sure you'll enjoy!
I went there last year and stayed in the Berg Hotel high in the mountains not far from
Zermatt. The hotel has fine views across the valley and I warmly recommend it.
You'll love the healthy mountain air and enjoy every comfort at moderate prices. I'm
going there again this year.
I look forward to hearing all about your holiday when you get back. (79
words)
9 Key to Summary writing
Points
1 New York Animal Medical Centre---- 132 cats
2 All fallen off high buildings
3 Eight died---- shock or injuries
4 Sabrina----32 storeys----broken tooth
5 When falling at speeds----60miles----stretch----legs
6 Increases----air －resistance----reduces shock of impact----ground
Summary
The New York Animal Medical Centre recently made a study of 132 cats. All these cats had one thing in common: they had fallen off high buildings, yet only eight had died from shock or injuries. One cat,Sabrina, had fallen 32 storeys but only suffered from a broken tooth. When falling at speeds up to 60 miles per hour, cats stretch out their legs which increases their air－resistance and reduces the shock of impact on hitting the ground. (79 words)
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
affectionate(1.2) loving
as a result(1.4) consequently
remain(1.5) continue to be
there is not shortage of(11.11-12) there are plenty of
behave(1.13) act
injure(1.14) harm
increases(1.16) raises
reduces (1.16) cuts down
Key to Composition
A possible answer
Human beings like to keep dogs and cats. Dogs are submissive and faithful to their masters, but cats like to be independent. Cats are especially lovable when they are still kittens. As kittens they like to play by chasing anything that moves. That's how they learn to hunt mice, birds, insects and other small creatures. A lot of people keep cats so they can have a pet . As kittens grow into cats, they like to stay indoors. They like regular meals and enjoy sleeping in front of a nice fire. However, they also like going out. During the day time and at night they like to go hunting. Sometimes during the night they have fights with other cats. Cats are very clean animals. You often see them washing themselves. Human beings are fascinated by their behaviour because cats are domestic animals, while at the same time they enjoy their independence. (150 words)
Key to Letter writing
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I'm afraid I have to report a little accident: my baby tore some of the pages from the book you kindly lent me.
I am very sorry that this happened. I had left the book on a low table, but the baby got hold of it and tore several pages. However, I was able to buy another copy and I'm sending it to you by separate post. Please let me know when it arrives.
My kindest regards to you all. (80 words)
10 Key to Summary writing
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1 Titanic----sailing icy waters, N.Atlantic
2 Iceberg ----lookout
3 Alarm given---- ship turned sharply
4 Sailed alongside iceberg
5 Faint noise---- heard from below
6 Captain----down to investigate
7 Found five of sixteen compartments flooded
8 Order----abandon ship----people overboard
9 1,500 people drowned----not enough lifeboats
Summary
The Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic when an iceberg was spotted by a lookout. After the alarm was given, the ship turned sharply and sailed alongside it. Suddenly, a faint noise was heard from below, so the captain went down to investigate, only to find that five of the sixteen compartments had been flooded. On hearing the order to abandon ship, people jumped overboard, but 1,500 drowned because there were not enough lifeboats. (79 words)
Key to Vocabulary
A possible answer
colossal(1.4) immense, huge
regarded(1.5) considered, thought to be
compartments(1.6) sections, divisions
flooded(1.7) filled with water
float (1.7) stay on the surface of the water
avoid(1.11) escape, miss
narrowly(1.11) only just
Key to Composition
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Abandon snip
The Titanic began to sink, slowly at first. The order to abandon ship was unexpected, so passengers and crew were completely unprepared. It was the middle of the night. Some people were asleep in their cabins.Others were on deck admiring the brilliant night sky and the giant icebergs rising above them. Others were eating and dancing in the wonderful ballrooms on the ship.
The immediate effect was panic and confusion. People began rushing in all directions, wondering what to do next. The cold was indescribable and many passengers were still in their
night clothes. Members of the crew came up from below and began to lower the lifeboats. It was a case of women and children first, but it soon became obvious that there weren't enough lifeboats for everyone, so people jumped overboard into the freezing water in order to save their lives. Some of those swimming in the water struggled to get into the lifeboats, but most of them were already full.
The Titanic sank rapidly, carrying many people down with it. There were cries of despair from people in the water as they watched the lifeboats moving away and were left to drown in the icy ocean.
(200 words)
Key to Letter writing
The middle address is correct.