2018年PETS三级听力心得技巧：因果关系题

因果关系题

1、常见的表示因果关系的词语和短语

because, for, since, as, now that, in that, due to, owing to, as a result of,

on account of, that is why, that is why the reason, the reason why,

give rise to, bring about, lead to, result in as a consequence

M: The students’ English club is having a party on Saturday night. Can you come?

W: I would like to, but I work at a restaurant on weekends.

Q: Why can’t the woman go to the party?

A) Because she has got an appointment.B) Because she doesn’t want to.C) Because she has to work.D) Because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.

答案是C。

M: Nancy, why were you late today?

W: I overslept and missed the bus.

Q: Why was Nancy late?

A) She got up later than usual.B) The bus was late.C) She forgot she had classes.D) Her clock was slow.

答案是A。

M: Hi, Susan. I hear that you walk all the way to the office these days.

W: Yes. I have found great pleasure in walking. That’s the type of exercise I enjoy very much.

Q: Why does the woman walk all the way to the office?

A) She takes it as a kind of exercise.B) She wants to save money.C) She loves doing anything that is new.D) Her office is not very far.

答案是A。