2020年公共英语二级考试(pets2)专家命题预测试：
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56、回答56-75
Life is difficult.
It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it，then：ife is no longer difficult.Most do not fully see this truth.Instead they Complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy.It seems to them that difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families，their class，or even their nations.
What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one.Problems，depending on their natures，cause US sadness or loneliness oI regret or anger or fear.These are uncomfortable feelings，often as painful as any kind of physical pain.And since life causes endless serious problems，life is always difficult and is
full of pain as well as joy.
Yes，it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its n eaning.Problems are the serious tests that
tell US success from failure.When we desire to encourage the growth of human spirit，we encourage the human ability to
solve problems，just as in school we set problems for our children to resolve.It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn.As Benjamin Franklin said，
“Those things that hurt，instruct.”It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of probleros.
From this passage，it can be inferred that__________.
A.everybody has problems
B.we become stronger by meeting and solving the problems of life
C.life is difficult because our problems bring US pain
D.people like to complain about their problems
57、 The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first par：graph to__________ .
A.save space
B.persuade readers
C.make readers laugh
D.get readers’attention
58、 The main idea of Paragraph Three is that__________.
A.most people feel life is easy
B.the writer feels life is easy
C.the writer tikes to complai.about his problems
D.most people complain about how hard their lives are
59、 According to the passage，we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to__________.
A.encourage them to learn
B.teach them to fear the pain of solving the problem
C.help them learn to deal with pain
D.teach them how to respect from me problem
60、The saying from Benjamin Franklin“Those things that hurt,i nstruct”suggests that__________.
A.we do not learn from experience
B.we do not learn when we are in pain
C.pain teaches US important lessons
D.pain cannot be avoided
61、回答61-80题：
Augast 13th，2020
Dear Sirs，
I am very happy to apply for the position of secretary，which you advertised in China Daily of August 11，2020.
I have been working as a secretary at a college
office.Because am the only secretary in the office，it is necessary for me to work quickly and efficiently and to be flexible in my daily work.Professors value my work and my ability to meet their needs.
Although I am happy nOW，I feel that my promotion(晋升)is limited here，and I would like to have a more challenging job.Therefore，I enrolled(参加)in a program to expand my knowledge of international business affairs.Now，both my English and Chinese have been improved and I am ready to
begin working as a bilingual secretary in an international company like yours.and I believe I call be a great help to your firm.
The enclosed resume gives further details of my qualifications.and I would appreciate it if you could give Ine an opportunity to have an interview.I am looking for yard to receiving your call at 62428866 or please use the enclosed pre-paid postcard to send me your reply.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Faithfully Yours，
Mar7 Lee
The writer wants to change her job because__________.
A.she has difficulties handling her daily work
efficiently
B.she can hardly get a chance to be promoted
C.she finds her present job too challenging
D.she is tired of her duties at the college
62、 In order to prepare herself for a more satisfactory jot，the writer__________.
A.has taken part in a special business program
B.tries to get the professors’high praises
C.has worked much harder on her job
D.has to prove herself to be efficient
63、 A bilingual secretary(Line 4，Paragraph 3)differs
f.om other secretaries in that he or she can__________.
A.operate a computer
B.do the job efficiently
C.speak two languages
D.write official documents
64、 By sending this letter，the writer expected
to__________.
A.draw the attention of the company
B.get an opportunity for an interview
C.apply for a suitable position in China Daily
D.obtain more information about the company
65、回答65-84题：
Forty-thousand of the world’s young children die every day.This is l5 million a year.Many of these deaths Can be prevented.In fact，experts say，techniques now exist to save the fives ofhalf of these children.The techniques are medically effective，simple to use and low cost.The biggest task has been to inform parents about these life-saving techniques.
Diarrhea(腹泻)is the main cause of deaths among children in developing countries.Diarrhea results when the body tries to clear itself of harmful bacteria(细菌).The body does this by getting out liquids，sometimes uncontrollably.If too much
water，so gar and salt are lost in this way，the body cannot work normally.The child may die.
The United Nations International Children’s Fund，UNI(EF，introduces a technique.It uses a simple mixture of sugar and salt in water.The mixture does rot stop diarrhea.But if used often as needed，it keeps fluid(体液)levels normal until the bedy has fought off the harmful bacteria.In Egypt，for example，the treatment was used in a children’s health care program in the province of Alexandria.It reduced by one-half the number of deaths caused by diarrhea.The technique has now been used throughout the country.
According to the passage，a large number of children can
be saved only when__________.
A.the life-saving ways are medically effective
B.their parents are rich enough for the life-saving techniques
C.the life-saving techniques are easy to use
D.their parents learn the life-saving techniques
66、 Which of the following situations will cause the death of a child?
A.The child clears its body of bacteria.
B.The body loses liquids without any control.
C.The child has diarrhea in a developing country.
D.The body controls its fluid levels.
67、 When the mixture is used，it is impoaant
to__________.
A.keep sugar and salt in water
B.drink it as often as necessary
C.take it as much as possible
https://www.doczj.com/doc/1a18612760.html,e it to kill the bacteria
68、回答68-87题：
Millions of hamburgers are eaten by people in ever)comer of the world every day.Together with hot dogs and Coca-
Cola.hamburgers have been the most important American contribution(贡献)to international eating habits.
The name“hamburger”ha s nothing to do with ham(火腿).It is believed that the hamburg was first brought to the United States by Germans from the city of Hamburg some time in
rite1850s.From then on the hamburger became a kind of popular American fast food.
Now young people in Asia，Europe and South America have learned to eat while on the move：a hamburger in one hand and a soft drink in the other.There have been cries to anger from Italy and Spain about the shortening of the usual lunch break.Instead，young people have discovered a lunch for which they don’t have to stop at all.
However，there are clouds over the hamburger’s
world.People who concern about health dislike the high animal fat in the hamburger.They think the time saved seems a high price to pay for poor health.The packages in which hamburgers
are usually served are causing serious pollution problems in many large cities.Big hamburger companies are destroying
large areas of South American rain forest to produce the cheap meat they need.So，will the hamburger：elebrate its
next century?
In which way do hamburgers change people’s eating habits?
A.People can have their meals at any time of the day.
B.They can be served in any restaurant.
C.People can have them with soft drinks.
D.Meal time can be greatly reduced.
69、 The hamburger，as a kind of popular American fast food,__________.
A.has a history of over one hundred years
B.was brought to Europe in the l850s
C.is usually eaten with the hot dog
D.is better served in Hamburg
70、 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Young people in Europe don’t stop to buy hamburgers.
B.It is suggested that hamburgers be eaten with both hands.
C.Some people in Europe don’t like to reduce their lunch break.
D.Young people in many countries are learning how to eat
in their cars.
71、The writer doesn’t believe that __________.
A.packages for hamburgers are polluting many big cities
B.hamburgers will remain popular for the following100
years
C.the meat in hamburgers can cause health problems
D.cattle raising leads to the destroying of rainforest
72、回答72-91题：
Here is a poster on a middle school website.Going，Going，Gone!
The Haynes Middle School Parent Teacher
Organizationinvites you to aaend oar latest fund(基金)一raiser，
The Fourth Annual Haynes School Auction(拍卖)!Saturday，May 10
6：00 P.m.-11：00 P.m.in me school hall
6：00 P.m.-6：30 P.m.：All items for auction are previewed.6：30 P.m.-7：00 P.m.：Silent auction begins.
7：00 P.m.-7：30 P.m.：Highest bidders(出价人)from silent aucSon are determined.7：30 P.m.-11：00 P.m.：Main auction begins.
Items up for bids in the silent auction range in value
from$5.00 to$30.00.Items up for bids in the main auction include the following：
◆Airline tickets to a place of your choice Weekend getaways at first-class hotels
◆Season tickets to the Chicago Bears football game
◆$50 gift tickets to local gift shops，restaurants，and salons
◆Theater tickets to The Merchant of Venice
Don’t miss the boat!Book your tickets https://www.doczj.com/doc/1a18612760.html,st year，tickets sold out in five days!Ticketsare sold on a first-come.first-served basis.$15.00 per person.All the money from the auction will be given to the Haynes School computer laboratory.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as being up for
bid at the auction?
A.A movie pass to the local cinema.
B.A weekend stay at a hotel.
C.A ticket to a restaurant.
D.Airline tickets.
73、 The more items that are given or bought for auction，__________.
A.the less money that will be charged for the tickets to the aucdon
B.the more money that Can be raised to support the computer lab
C.the faster the ticket will be sold to the auction
D.the higher the value that will be placed on the items
in the s lent auction
74、 Which of the following is most likely to happen at the year’s auction?
A.The airline tickets will receive higher bids than any other item.
B.All items up for bids will be sold for at least twice their value.
C.More money will be raised this year than in any other year before.
D.Tickets for the event will be sold out in less than one week.
75、The phrase“first-come，first-served”tells you
that__________.
A.people Can buy the tickets on the first day only
B.the person who is first to arrive will receive a ticket at no charge
C.food and drink will be served at the auction
D.tickets are sold in the order of who arrives first to buy them
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全国英语等级考试第一级 PUBLIC ENGLISH TEST SYSTEM (PETS)LEVEL 1 2 0 1 6年3月笔试真卷 笔试部分答题时间：90分钟 第一部分听力 第一节图片判断 在本节中，你将听到l0个句子，每句话配有A.、B.、C.三幅图片，请选择与句子内容相符合的一幅图片，并标在试卷的相应位置。每句话后有10秒钟的停顿，以便选择图片并看下一组图片。每句话读两遍。 1. 2. 3.
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2015年9月浙江高考英语听力（PETS-2）试题，原文及答案2015年9月PETS2真题： 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.What are the speakers talking about? A.Holiday plans. B.Moving to New York. C.A party with old friends. 2.What is the woman going to do on Sunday? A.Go to the beach with the man. B.Have a dinner with her family. C.Receive some guests at home. 3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Colleagues. B.Neighbors. C.Strangers. 4.What do we know a bout John’s new job? A.It is well paid. B.It is near his home. C.It has long working hours. 5.What does Kate promise to do? A.Answer phone calls for Jim. B.Go to a meeting with Jim. C.Send a message to Jim. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。 6.When does the museum close? A.At 3:30.
2020年公共英语二级考试模拟试题及答案（三） 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题四个选项(A、 B、 C、 D中选出能填入相对应空白处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑. Si1as Minton's funeral was a quiet 16 . lt was 17 by the only 18 he had in the world, his niece and nephew, and by a few friends. The priest who 19 20 a hundred miles into this wild part of the county was now getting 21 for the simple ceremony. Minton, 22 'Minty' as his friends 23 call him, 24 a hard life 25 for gold in a lonely part of Western Australia. He had always refused to work in a gold mine 26 he believed that he could do better 27 his own. Although he was not a boastful(夸口 )person, he had often declared that one day he 28 find a lump(块) of gold as big as his head and 29 he would retire and live in 30 for the rest of his life. But his dreams of great wealth 31 came true. For many years he had hardly earned enough money to keep himself 32 . Two men now gently lifted the rough wooden box that 33 Minty's body, but they almost dropped it when they heard a loud cry from the grave-digger. His spade(铁鍬)had struck something hard in the rocky soil and he was shouting excitedly. Then he held up a large stone. 34 it was covered 35 dirt, the stone shone curious1yin the fierce sun1ight： it was unmistakably a heavy piece of solid gold! 16. A. accident B. event C. affair D. inciden 17. A. taken B. attended C. joined D. brought
2020年公共英语一级阅读理解模拟试题（4） In reading science, a heading (标题)often gives a clue (线索)to a problem that is going to be discussed .Getting the problem clearly in your mind is the first step to take in studying such material. You are advised to do this in reading science articles. 1. Read the title and think about it . 2. Read all of the headings .You should get a clear idea of what the problems are without reading anything but the headings. 3. Next , read the article all the way through carefully. Each time you come to a heading that names a problem, read the paragraphs under that heading to find out ： 1. more information about the problem; 2.how the problem may be met . 1. This passage offers advice on ____D___. A. how to read titles and headings B. how to find headings in an article C. what problems to be discussed in science article D. how to read science material 2. It is advisable for you _____B___. A. to read the heading which you think is the title B. to read the heading that names a problem C. to read one heading and the paragraph under it each time
公共英语三级考试习题及答案 1.-How about the book you are reading ? -Good , indeed . It ________many problems we have come across in our study. A. says B. talks C. covers D. refers 2. Id like to take my picture ________stands a high tower. A. where B. which C. that D. there 3. Id like to buy a house, modern and comfortable, and __________, in a quiet place. A. afar all B. above all C. in all D. for all 4. -Youve got a good result in your research, havent you? -Yes , but much ________ . A. remains to do B. is remains to do C. remains to be done D. has remained to do it 5. -I must be leaving now. Itll be 3 hours drive to get there. -__________. A. Good-bye B. Take care C. Take it easy D. What can I do for you 6. Nobody could have guessed , in those days , the place in history that Martin Luther King, Jr____. A. was having B. was to have C. had had D. had 7. The queen will visit the town in May , ________ she will open the new hospital. A. when B. then C. while D. but 8. Ill come , ________ I dont expect to enjoy myself. A. if B. since C. as D. though 9. You _________in such a hurry just now. Look, there is plenty of time left. A. dont have to do it B. neednt have done it C. wouldnt do it D. mustnt have done it 10. _____________is one of the five working language at U.N. , which _______ are very proud of. A. The Chinese, the Chinese B. Chinese language, Chinese C. Chinese, the Chinese D. Chinese language, the Chinese 11. -Whats your problem ? - I have lost sight of my mum and dad . I saw them ________ in front of me a moment ago. A. were walking B. to have walker C. walk D. walking 12. Children are tired of learning often because they are __________to do more than they can. A. expected B. suggested C. hoped D. wished 13. _________ concerts will be needed if we wanted to collect enough money to start a school. A. Some other ten B. Another ten C. Other ten D. Ten others 14. The door burst open and ________ , shouting with anger. A. in rushed the crowd B. rushed in the crowd C. the crowd tin rushed D. in the crowd rushed 15. We carved their names on the stone so that younger generations could know what their forefathers ____ for the nation. A. did B. were doing C. had don e D. have been doingKeys:
天学网2020年9月PETS2英语听力试题、原文和答案第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Why does Jane become thinner? A. She has been on a diet. B. She has had an illness. C. She has exercised a lot. 2. Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a bookshop. C. In a classroom. 3. What time does the bus usually arrive? A. 7:30. B. 7:35. C. 7:40. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Kate’s friends. B. Today’s weather. C. Jim’s weekend. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。 6. What does the woman do? A. She’s a doctor. B. She’s a waitress. C. She’s a teacher. 7. What is the man going to do? A. Give up his unhealthy diet. B. Have a further examination. C. Go on sick leave from work. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。 8. How long has Peter been in London? A. One day. B. Three days. C. About a week. 9. What does Peter say about the hotel? A. It’s not large but warm. B. It’s not so good but cheap. C. It’s not convenient but quiet.
2011年03月公共英语二级真题 一、单项选择题(共15题，合计30分) 1 There has been an increase in ______ number of people looking for ______ work. [A] /; the [B] the; the [C] the; / [D] a; the 2 --I ______ so much chocolate at yesterday's party. --Are you feeling sick now? [A] shouldn't eat [B] shouldn't be eating [C] shouldn't have eaten [D] shouldn't be eaten 3 For a long time, Fred watched with delight the water that was running down the rocks and listened to ______ sound. [A] its [B] their [C] his [D] her 4 Andrew works in a sports centre, ______ people to use the gym equipment. [A] instructed [B] instructing [C] to instruct [D] instruct 5 I ______ provide you with a list of my boss's plans for the next few months because, as I said, I wasn't given one. [A] don't [B] shouldn't [C] needn't [D] can't 6 One of the boys kept laughing, ______ annoyed Jane greatly. [A] whom [B] that [C] what [D] which 7 I have lots of happy memories ______ my time in Italy where I had a lot of good food and met many nice people. [A] of [B] for [C] with [D] in 8 --Did you know Susan was back in China? --Is she-- ______? [A] and how [B] to where [C] since when [D] why not 9 The paper is ______ ready--it needs to be checked once more. [A] after all [B] just about [C] in fact [D] at least 10______ Malta, I knew what a beautiful country it is. [A] Being to [B] To have been to [C] Been to [D] Having been to 11 Many people were angry with the government ______ it decided to pull down a historical building. [A] when [B] while [C] before [D] till 12 I ______ to return to work when the children are a little older. [A] planned [B] had planned [C] was planning [D] am planning 13--Are you suggesting that education holds the key to our future? -- ______. [A] Never mind [B] Very much so [C] All the same [D] So am I 14 Keith doesn't seem to be his ______ self these days and we should pay more attention to him. [A] ordinary [B] common [C] usual [D] average 15-- ______ me to phone the dentist this afternoon. --I will. [A] Notice [B] Tell [C] Remember [D] Remind
公共英语一级阅读理解专项试题(一) 一、短文理解（共78小题,共80.0分）阅读下列短文，从[A] 、[B]、[C]三个选项中选择一个正确答案。 第1题 Once upon a time there lived a fisherman in a village near the sea. One day the fisherman set out in a small boat. After he had got to a good place for fishing, he threw a long rope, then the rope became very heavy. He thought it seemed too heavy to be a fish, and began to draw in the rope. When the hooks(鱼钩) came out of the water, he was surprised, for the hooks were holding some golden chains(链子). When he pulled them, more and more golden chains came out. Soon there was a long pile of golden chains in his boat. "I shall be very rich," he said to himself. "I can sell the chains for a lot of money. With the money I shall buy a new boat and some new nets. I shall build a house. I shall be the richest man in the world." He went on drawing in more golden chains. But he felt so pleased that he did not notice what was happening to his boat. It began to sink(下沉). As he was pulling the golden chains, the boat sank into the sea. He lost not only all the golden chains but also his boat and his life. What did the fisherman think when he got so many golden chains? [A] He thought the golden chains were useless. [B] He thought he would be rich. [C] He felt terrible. 【正确答案】：B 【本题分数】：1.0分 【答案解析】 [解析] 根据第三段第一句可知，他觉得把金链子卖掉后能挣很多钱。 第2题 Why didn't the fisherman notice the boat began to sink? [A] He was thinking of money and was too happy. [B] He was very tired. [C] He went on pulling the hooks. 【正确答案】：A 【本题分数】：1.0分 【答案解析】
I heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are clutching (紧握) at one another's hands for reassurance. They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up huddled (聚在一起) round listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in thus-and-such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) into a larger_cocoon. It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today's parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this adds up to a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path. But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don't care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come—with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really counts. 1.In this passage, the author wants to tell ________. A.teenagers to try to pursue their real selves B.readers to try to be popular with people around C.parents to try to control and guide their children D.people to try to understand and respect each other 2.The author disapproves of rebelling teenagers ________. A.growing away from their parents
2008年9月浙江高考英语听力(PETS 二级) 考生注意事项 1. 答卷前考生须将自己的姓名和准考证号写在试卷和答题卡上。 2. 严格遵守考场规则，考生得到监考人员指令后方可开始答题。 3. 每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 4. 考试结束时将试卷和答题卡放在桌上，不得带走。待监考人员收毕清点后，方可离场。 5. 本试卷共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分。 第一节．听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例如：你将听到以下内容： M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is? W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen. 请看选项： How much is shirt? [A]￡19.15 [B]￡9.15 [C]￡9.18 衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择[B]项，并在试卷上将其标出 1. What does the woman want to do? A. To talk to Sunny. B .To call her parents. C. To see her boyfriend. 2. Who is the man calling for information? A .A telephone company. B. A newspaper office. C. A travel service. 3. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A In a kitchen. B In a garden. C At a picnic. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A Their plan for a trip. B The weekend party. C The boat trip they took last month. 5. What are the speaker planning to do? A Go home. B Look for a job. C Buy a new house. 第二节．听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段材料，回答第6和第7题 6. Where does this conversation take place？ A. In a restaurant. B. At a hotel. C. At a party. 7. How many people come with the man？ A. One. B.Two. C. Three.