都学网9月管理类公益模考英语二试卷

【校级联考】四川省眉山一中办学共同体2020-2021学年高二9月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Step into Wonderland and follow any of the many tracks around Kinabalu Park. Even though it is the most explored and studied place in Borneo, new discoveries of rare plants are frequently being made here.So take a map and set off on your own or follow Park Naturalists as they take you on guided path walks and point out the various wonders. There are also visual shows advertising rare plants and an imals here. If you are a first time visitor, sign up for these shows and you’ll be excited when you find yourself identifying(识别，辨认) the same plants and animals on your walks or during your climb up Mt. Kinabalu.Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden is one of the biggest attractions at the park, which started in 1981. This 5 –acre garden is an excellent collection of different kinds of plants on the mountain, as plants from all over the park have been replanted here. There are hotels, inns and chalets(小木屋) at Kina balu Park to suit one’s budget. For more information, click.1．It can be learnt that_____.A．Mt. Kinabalu is a more explored and studied area than BorneoB．there’re still some unknown rare plants in Kinabalu ParkC．Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden attracts visitors due to its long historyD．visitors should must the Park Naturalists so as not to get lost2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Botanical Garden and Butterfly Farm open at the same timeB．Guided Nature Walk is a favorite of first time visitorsC．Slide Show is unavailable unless it is arranged in advanceD．Visitors can have access to Night Walk anytime they wish3．If a couple visit the Park with their son aged 19, how much should they pay?A．$30. B．$40.C．$50. D．$60Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That’s when I learned about the Lighthouse Project.I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my family.Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperworkneeded for the application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates(候选人) and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for the duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find out.After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, hearts, and food as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me.Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever.4．What do we know about the author in Paragraph 1?A．His college degree focused on something not so practical.B．His dream at university was to become a volunteer.C．He took pride in having contributed to the world.D．He didn’t like English literature.5．According to Paragraph 2, it is most likely that the author____.A．didn’t tell his family about his decisionB．asked previous volunteers about voluntary workC．attended special training to perform difficult tasksD．felt sad about having to leave his family and friends6．In his application for the volunteer job, the author____.A．went through challenging survival testsB．participated in many interviewsC．wrote quite a few papers on voluntary workD．faced strong competition from other candidates7．What can we infer from the author’s experiences in Nigeria?A．He had learned to communicate in the local language.B．He found some difficulty adapting to the local culture.C．He had overcome all his weaknesses before he left for home.D．He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his students.Self-driving vehicles will rely on cameras, sensors(传感器) and artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize and respond to road and traffic conditions, but sensing is the most effective for objects and movement in the neighborhood of the vehicle. Not everything important in a car’s environment will be caught by the vehicle’s camera. Another vehicle approaching at high speed on a collision (碰撞) track might not be visible until it’s too late. This is whyvehicle-to-vehicle communication is undergoing rapid development. Our research shows that cars will need to be able to chat and cooperate on the road, although the technical challenges are considerable.Applications for vehicle-to-vehicle communication range from vehicles driving together in a row, to safety messages about nearby emergency vehicles. Vehicles could alert each other to avoid collisions or share notices about passers-by and bicycles.From as far as several hundred metres away, vehicles could exchange messages with one another or receive information from roadside units（RSUs）about nearby incidents or dangerous road conditions through 4G network. A high level of AI seems required for such vehicles, not only to self-drive from A to B, but also to react intelligently to messages received. Vehicles will need to plan, reason, strategize(制定策略) and adapt in the light of information received in real time and to carry out cooperative behaviours. For example, a group of autonomous vehicles might avoid a route together because of potential risks, or a vehicle could decide to drop someone off earlier due to messages received, a foreseen crowding ahead.Further applications of vehicle-to-vehicle communication are still being researched, including how to perform cooperative behaviour.8．What is the first paragraph mainly about?A．The reasons for the accidents by self-driving vehicles.B．The importance of artificial intelligence of self-driving vehicles.C．The reasons for developing communication between self-driving vehicles.D．The research about applications for self-driving vehicles.9．What does the underlined word “alert” mean in Paragraph 2?A．Alarm. B．Blame.C．Ignore. D．Govern.10．What can we learn about roadside units (RSUs)?A．They recognize the vehicles on the road.B．They can improve bad road conditions.C．They take control of the passing vehicles.D．They serve as efficient information stations.11．What is the main idea of the text?A．Different kinds of vehicle communication.B．Importance of high level AI.C．Vehicle-to-vehicle communication.D．Ways to improve our communication with vehicles.The American self-image is spread with the golden glow of opportunity. We think of the United States as a land of unlimited possibility, not so much a classless society but as a place where class is mutable(可变的) -- a place where brains, energy and ambition are what count, not the environment of one’s birth. However, we are not who we think we are.The Economic Mobility Project, an ambitious research led by Pew Charitable Trusts, looked at the economic fortunes of a large group of families over time, comparing the income of parents in the late 1960s with the income of their children in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Here is the finding: The “rags to riches” story is much more common in Hollywood than on Main Street. Only 6 percent of children born to parents with family income at the very bottom move to the top.That is right, just 6 percent of children born to parents who ranked in the bottom of the study sample, in terms of income, were able to bootstrap their way into the top. Meanwhile, an incredible 42 percent of children born into that lowest are still stuck at the bottom, having been unable to climb a single rung of the income ladder.It is noted that even in Britain -- a nation we think of as burdened with a hidebound(顽固的，死板的) class system(阶层体系) -- children who are born poor have a better chance of moving up. When the studies were released, most reporters focused on the finding that African-Americans born to middle-class or upper middle-class families are earning slightly less, in inflation-adjusted(扣除通胀后的) dollars, than did their parents.One of the studies indicates, in fact, that most of the financial gains white families have made in the past three decades can be attributed to(归功于) the entry of white women into the labor force. This is much less true for African-Americans.The picture that emerges is of a nation in which, overall, “the current generation of adults is better off than the previous one”, as one of the studies notes.The median(中值的) income of the families in the sample group was $55,600 in the late 1960s; their children’s median family income was measured at $71,900. However, this rising tide has not lifted all boats equally. The rich have seen far greater income gains than have the poor.Even more troubling is that our nation of America as the land of opportunity gets little support from the data. Americans move fairly easily up and down the middle rungs(横档) of the ladder, but there is “stickiness at the ends” -- four out of ten children who are born poor will remain poor, and four out of ten who are born rich will stay rich.12．What did the Economic Mobility Project find in its research?A．Children from low-income families are unable to move up to the top.B．Hollywood actors and actresses can get rich easily.C．The rags to riches story is more fiction than reality.D．The rags to riches story is only true for a small minority of whites.13．According to the passage, the author probably agrees that America should____. A．perfect its self-image as a land of opportunityB．have a lower level of upward mobility than BritainC．enable African-Americans to earn more than whitesD．encourage the current generation to work harder than their parents14．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．The US is a land where brains, energy and ambition are what countB．Inequality remains between whites and blacks in financial gains.C．Middle-class families earn slightly less with inflation considered.D．Children in lowest-income families manage to climb a single rung of the ladder. 15．What might be the best title for this passage?A．Social Upward Mobility. B．Incredible Income Gains. C．Inequality in Wealth. D．America Not Land of Opportunity二、七选五Do you struggle to say no? If you can’t ever say no to anybody, then your relationships are not healthy.16．. Imagine that you are a confident person who marries a very aggressive person. You love your partner very much, so when he or she suggests that you both move to an isolated (偏远的) island, you say yes.Then you spend ten ye ars on the island with your partner and you don’t see anybody else. 17．, shouting at you and calling you stupid. You try to change your behaviour to avoid getting shouted at, so after a while you never do anything that you want to do. 18．. After ten years you return to the mainland. You are no longer a confident person because you have forgotten how to be yourself.That is how our relationships with others can shape who we are in a bad way. Does this sound like you?19．. An aggressive person uses dominating(专横的) behaviour to get what he or she wants without thinking of others. An assertive person is someone who is able to say what they want but also respect what others want. You could say that being assertive is about being true to yourself and who you are.But being assertive doesn’t mean that you have to say what you want all the time. 20．, you don’t have to stop in order to be true to yourself. Maybe your truth is that you are happy to sometimes do things you dislike if doing them helps other people.A．You partner is very aggressiveB．Relationships shape who we areC．Learning to deal with different relationships is importantD．Being assertive(坚定自信的) is not the same as being aggressiveE.Your entire life is about avoiding being shouted atF.You often feel depressed because of her aggressive behaviorG.For example, if you strongly dislike playing chess every week with your recently divorced friend三、完形填空My name’s James and I’m an 18-year “Cancer Survivor”. When I was 15 years of age, I was at my house one day with my 21 and when I tried to run up the steps, I blacked out, and 22 the stairs very hard. When I 23 myself, I remembered my sisters saying “Are you all right?” and I replied “I think so, yeah.” But little did my sisters and I 24 that was the beginning of a(n) 25 . When I began to try to climb the stairs,my whole right leg hurt seriously. I couldn’t move it 26 the assistance of my hands. The pain was horrible. I finally 27 my way upstairs and I hardly 28 I couldn’t move my leg. As time went on, it got 29 , so a month later I 30 went to hospital.I was asked to go to the rooms 31 they treated me to the X-rays. One week later, I got my 32 , but wasn’t clear on what was happening. Th ey 33 us back home. Three days later, they 34 an expert from another continent or someplace and he looked at my rays one time and said “OH MY GOD, this young man has bone cancer.”Once all of that got cleared up, they 35 my chemotherapy(化疗) treatments. I was told that I couldn’t 36 like a normal person any more, so 37 was impossible. Basically my 38 was over before it even got started.I want to share this story with you guys because today I’m 84 kg with 2% body fat. I don’t smoke or drink. I can walk and even run. I’m so 39 to be here and forever to grace life with my presence each day. My dream is to become the “40 ” to ever ybody who ever thought about giving up on life because it’s so hard, or just simply not worth living. 21．A．sisters B．brothers C．parents D．cousins 22．A．beat B．climbed C．hit D．tapped 23．A．came over B．came out C．came back D．came to 24．A．recognize B．realize C．recover D．react 25．A．dream B．terror C．illness D．memory 26．A．without B．from C．with D．for 27．A．made B．felt C．found D．nosed 28．A．guessed B．noticed C．believed D．understood 29．A．better B．worse C．stranger D．clearer 30．A．absolutely B．abruptly C．fortunately D．eventually 31．A．that B．when C．where D．what 32．A．treatment B．needs C．recovery D．results 33．A．carried B．followed C．sent D．directed 34．A．flew B．promised C．allowed D．served 35．A．continued B．started C．postponed D．canceled 36．A．work B．walk C．think D．feel 37．A．playing B．stepping C．running D．learning 38．A．plan B．hope C．career D．life39．A．nervous B．relieved C．curious D．grateful 40．A．inspiration B．instruction C．introduction D．information四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

2020年9月pets2英语听力参考答案2020年9月PETS2英语听力参考答案听力部分是英语考试中的重要组成部分，它考查考生对英语口语的理解能力。

以下是2020年9月PETS2英语听力考试的参考答案，供考生参考。

Part A: 对话理解1. Q: What is the man going to do?A: He is going to the library to return some books.2. Q: Why does the woman want to buy a new computer?A: Because her old one is too slow.3. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?A: She suggests he should try to get a part-time job.4. Q: What is the man's opinion about the weather?A: He thinks it's too hot and humid.5. Q: What are the speakers mainly talking about?A: They are mainly talking about a new restaurant in town.Part B: 短文理解6. Q: What is the main topic of the passage?A: The main topic is the importance of water conservation.7. Q: According to the passage, what can be done to save water?A: Use water-saving devices, fix leaks, and take shorter showers.8. Q: What is the speaker's attitude towards water conservation?A: The speaker is supportive and believes it is everyone's responsibility.9. Q: What is the purpose of the passage?A: To raise awareness about the need for water conservation.10. Q: What is the speaker's conclusion about water conservation?A: That it is crucial for the future and should be practiced daily.Part C: 长对话理解11. Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?A: They are friends who are discussing their weekend plans.12. Q: What does the man want to do on Saturday?A: He wants to go hiking in the mountains.13. Q: Why does the woman suggest going to the beach instead? A: Because the weather forecast predicts rain on Saturday.14. Q: What is the man's opinion about the beach?A: He thinks it's too crowded and prefers the mountains.15. Q: What do they eventually decide to do?A: They decide to go to the beach on Sunday if the weather is good.Part D: 听力填空16. The library opens at ______.A: 9:00 am17. The woman needs to buy a ______ for her project.A: camera18. The man is looking for a ______ to improve his English. A: language partner19. The woman is worried about the ______ of her car.A: maintenance costs20. The speakers are discussing a ______ they attended last night.A: concert请注意，以上答案仅为参考，实际考试中的答案可能会有所不同。

2010年9月公共英语二级考试(p e t s2)笔试真题卷总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分听下面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。

1WhatwillSamdo?A.Cheerforhisteam．B.Trytogetsometickets．C.GototheLiverpoolmatch．(2)WhywasCarlatthehospital?A.Hewasmeetingadoctor．B.Hewaslookingforhiswife．C.Hewasvisitinghisdaughter．(3)Wherearethespeakers?A.Atacinema．B.Attheairport．C.Inashoppingcenter．(4)WhydoesHelenlookgreat?A.She’scomebackfromaVacation．B.She’srestedfortwodays．C.She’sbeenexercising．(5)Whatdoesthemanaskthewomantodo?A.ToparktheCarelsewhere．B.Todrivealongaquietstreet．C.Tostophereforashortwhile．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。

(1)Wherewillthewomanbuythebed?A.AtDesign2000．B.AtPricerite．C.AtIkea．(2)Whathavethespeakersnearlyforgottentobuy?A.Abedsidetable．B.Adiningtable．C.Alamp．(3)Whatdoweknowabouttheman?A.He’sleavingthehotel．B.He’smakingaphonecall．C.He’saskingabouttheroomrates．(4)Whydidthephonechargesurprisetheman?A.Hedidn’tmakeanycalls．B.Hedidn’ttalkwiththewoman．C.Hedidn’tknowheowedsomuch．(5)Whatlessonshouldthemanlearn?A.Paythephonecallontime．B.Learnaboutthechargeinadvance．C.Askpermissiontousethetelephone．(6)Howoldisthewomangoingtobe?A.30．B.40．C.50．(7)Whatdoesthemanthinkofthelastsurpriseparty?A.Satisfactory．B.Unusual．C.Disappointing．(8)Whatdoesthewomanwantthisyear’spartytobelike?A.Different．B.Simple．C.Fun．(9)Whatdoesthemanusuallydointhemorning?A.WatchTV．B.Haveclasses．C.Playfootball．(10)Whatdoesthemanworryabout?A.Hisstudy．B.Hisfriends．C.Hiscar．(11)Whendoesthemandrivetowork?A.At8：00a．m．B.At1：30P．m．C.At7：00P．m．(12)Whatisthemanmainlytalkingabout?A.Hishobbies．B.Hissociallife．C.Hispart-timejob．(13)WhatistheweatherlikeinnorthernandeasternEnglandtoda y?A.Heavyrainforatime．B.Alongperiodofrain．C.Alotofsunshine．(14)WhatistheweatherliketonightintheUK?A.Itwillbecloudier．B.Itwillclearup．C.Itwillbewindy．(15)WhatwilltheweatherbelikeinNorthernIrelandonMonday?A.Itwillturncold．B.Itwillbedryandbright．C.Itwillmostprobablyrain．第一节;单项填空从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡l上将该项涂黑(1)—Ihadaverygoodweekendatmyuncle’s．—Oh，really?______A.Thatwilld0．B.Cheerup!C.It’sapleasure．D.Gladtohearthat．(2)Wecangiveyoualifttothepostoffice．Wearegoingthatway_ _____．A.nearlyB.eitherC.anywayD.however(3)BobmadeamistakebutIdon’thold______againsthim—weallmakemistakes．A.oneB.itC.thisD.that(4)Putyourseatbelton．Theplanewillbe______inafewminutes．A.takingoffB.takingawayC.takingupD.takingdown(5)Johnthoughtlwasblaminghim，______infact，1wasblamingmyself．A.asB.whetherC.unlessD.while(6)I'dliketofix______dateforournextmeeting，butselecting______suitabledayisnoteasy．A.the；theB.a；aC./；aD.the；/(7)______asupporterofthisbasketballclubformanyyearsnow．A.willbeB.wasC.wasbeingD.havebeen(8)Itwouldseemtobeageneraltruth______nothingisasstraigh tforwardasitatfirstseems．A.thatB.whenC.becauseD.if(9)Justgivemea______yesorno．Idon’tneedanyexplanations．A.sharpB.strictC.straightD.small(10)Theguards______toseeherI．D．beforetheyallowedherin thebuilding．A.demandB.demandedC.haddemandedD.willdemand(11)Bothsidescouldmakethesetalkssucceed______seekingcom monground．A.withB.atC.forD.by(12)—IusuallygotoCambridgebytrain．—Whynot______bycoachforachange?A.tryingtogoB.totrygoingC.trygoingD.totrytogo(13)Iboughtthiscomputertwoweeksago，butitisn’tworkingasit______．A.canB.wouldC.needD.should(14)Steven，______verypopularwithmostmembers，wasaskedtobethechairmanofthetennisclub．A.consideredB.consideringC.havingconsideredD.tobeconsidered(15)—Don’tpushmetoohard．I’lldoitasfastasIcan．—okay，______．Butweonlyhaveabouthalfanhour．A.mindyourbusinessB.watchoutC.takeyourtimeeon第二节完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出能填人相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AsfarbackasIcanremember，theglassjar360nthefloorbesidethesmall37inmyparents’room．Dadwould38hispocketsandputhiscoinsintothe39everyd ay．Asasmallboy，1wasalways40tohearthesoundsthecoinsmade41theyweredroppe dintothejar．Iusedtositonthefloorinfrontofthejarand42th ecopperandsilvercirclesshiningwhenthesunpouredthroughth ewindow．Whenthejarwas43，Dadwouldsitatthetableintheirroomandcountthecoins．Every 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Whichofthefollowingwordscanbestdescribetheauthur'sfathe r?A.Aparentbusyatwork.B.Amanoffewwords.C.Anencouragingfather.D.Atalkativefootballplayer.(2)Whatmadetheauthorcuriousabouthisfatheronemorning?A.Hishighexpectationofthewinner.B.Hisgreatinterestinthenewspaper.C.Hisunexpressedeagerness.D.Hisunusualexcitement.(3)Theauthor'sgrowinginterestinwatchingthematchmainlyca mefrom______A.eatinginarestaurantwiththeexcitedfansB.hisfather'sloveoffootballandhisexplanationC.watchingatoplevelperformanceoftheplayersD.hisandhisfathers'scommonloveofGermanfood(4)Whatcanwelearnfromthetext?A.Personalitydecideseverything.B.Sharingisthefoundationofgoodrelationship.C.Familymembersshouldbefanstogether.D.Interestisthemotherofsuccess.(5)根据下列材料，请回答{TSE}题Mostofyouwouldprobablysaythatwhatmakesyoutrulyhappyisyo urfamilyandtheloveyoushareinyourrelationships,andIcould n'tagreemore.Butmoneycomesintoplayinthoserelationships. WhenItalkaboutmoneythiswaytoagroup，thereisalwayssomeonewhocomesuptomeandsays，“Suze，youaresowrong．Moneyisn’tthekeytolife一thisis!”Atwhichpointtheirwalletfliesopenandtheyshowmeaphotoofth eirfamily．That’swhenthingsgetinteresting，becauseIstartaskingthemquestions：Didyoutakethatphotowithyourowncamera?Itlookslikeabeauti fulbeach，wasthephototakenonafamilyvacation?Doyouhopetohelpthosebeautifulboysandgirlsgotocollege?Astheiranswersare“yes”，Iaskthemhowtheyprovideallofthatfortheirfamily．That’swhentheyunderstandthatIhaditright．Itotallyagreethatfa milyandfriendsareofgreatimportancetoourwellbeing；withoutmeaningfulrelationships，there’snochanceofeverbeingtrulyhappy．That’swhy，everySaturdaynight，IendmyCNBCshowwiththefollowingwords：“Peoplefirst．Thenmoney．Thenthings．”Howwedealwiththemoneywehavealsoplaysintoourhappiness．O verthepastfewdecades(十年)，thepercentageofAmericanswhosaythey’rehappyhasn’tchangedmuch．whileatthesametimetheaverageincomehasdoub led．Sowehavemoremoney，butwe’renotmuchhappieronaverage．Aparadox(悖论)?Farfromit．Mysenseisthatwhilewe’remakingmoremoney。

绝密★启用前英语试卷【9 月】2017 年全国硕士研究生入学全真模拟考试研考 英二 试卷条形码英语（二）（科目代码 : 204）考生注意事项1.答题前，考生须在试题册指定位置上填写考生编号和考生姓名；在答题卡指定位置上填写报考单位、考生姓名和考生编号，并涂写考生编号信息点。

2.考生须把试题册上的“试卷条形码”粘贴条取下，粘贴在答题卡的试卷条形码粘贴位置框中。

不按规定粘贴条形码而影响评卷结果的，责任由考生自负。

( 此次模考忽略此项 )3.选择题的答案必须涂写在答题卡相应题号的选项上，非选择题的答案必须书写在答题卡指定位置的边框区域内。

超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题册上答题无效。

4.填 ( 书 ) 写部分必须使用黑色签字笔书写，字迹工整、笔迹清楚 ; 涂写部分必须使用 2B 铅笔填涂。

5.考试结束，将答题卡按规定交回。

（以下信息考生必须认真填写）考生编号考生姓名Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Language is the most astonishing behavior in the animal kingdom. It is the species-typical behavior that sets humans completely 1 from all other animals. Language isa means of communication,2it is much more than that. Many animals can3. The dance of the honeybee communicates the location of flowers4other members of the hive ( 蜂群). But human language permits communication about anything,5things like unicorn ( 独角兽 ) that have never existed. The key6in the fact that the units of meaning, words, can be7together in different ways, according to 8 , to communicate different meanings.Language is the most important learning we do. Nothing 9 humans so much as our ability to communicate abstract thoughts, 10 about the universe, the mind, love, dreams, or ordering a drink. It is an immensely complex 11 that we take for granted. Indeed, we are not aware of most 12 of our speech and understanding. Consider what happens when one person is speaking to 13 . The speaker has to translate thoughts into 14 language. Brain imaging studies suggest that the time from thoughts to the 15 of speech is extremely fast, only 0.04 seconds! The listener must hear the sounds to 16 out what the speaker means. He must use the sounds of speech to 17 the words spoken, understand the pattern of 18 of the words (sentences), and finally 19 the meaning. This takes somewhat longer, a minimum of about 0.5 seconds. But 20 started, it is of course a continuous process.1 . [A] apart [B] off [C] up [D] down2 . [A] so [B] but [C] or [D] for3 . [A] transfer [B] transmit [C] convey [D] communicate4 . [A] to [B] from [C] over [D] on5 . [A] only [B] almost [C] even [D] just6 . [A] stays [B] situates [C] hides [D] lies7 . [A] stuck [B] strung [C] rung [D] consisted8 . [A] rules [B] scales [C] laws [D] standards9 . [A] combines [B] contains [C] defines [D] declares10. [A] what [B] whether [C] while [D] if11. [A] prospect [B] progress [C] process [D] produce12. [A] aspects [B] abstracts [C] angles [D] assumptions13. [A] anybody [B] another [C] other [D] everybody14. [A] body [B] gesture [C] written [D] spoken15. [A] growing [B] fixing [C] beginning [D] building16. [A] put [B] take [C] draw [D] figure17. [A] identify [B] locate [C] reveal [D] discover18. [A] performance [B] organization [C] design [D] layout19. [A] prescribe [B] justify [C] utter [D] interpret20. [A] since [B] after [C] once [D] untilSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four passages. Answer the questions below each passage by choosing A, B, C or D Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1It's an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says no because the boiler could go, or the roof fall off, and we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and what's the point if you can't go on holiday.The joy of a recession means no argument next year –we just won't go. Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday. A YouGov poll of 2,000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money.What's less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession –financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples. Disputes were characterized by intense verbal aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved, and made men, more than women, extremely angry.Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolizes, which may be different things to men and women. ―People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it's for,‖ he explains. ―They'll say it's to save, to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them.‖ He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they've achieved something. ―The biggest problem is that couples assume each other knows what's going on with their finances, but they don't. There seems to be more of a taboo about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you're doing, who's paying what into the jointaccount and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you don't have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.‖21.What does the author say about vacationing?[A] People enjoy it all the more during a recession.[B] Few people can afford it without working hard.[C] It is the chief cause of family disputes.[D] It makes all the hard work worthwhile.22.What does the author mean by saying ―money is known ... to bring a relationship to its knees‖ (Lines 1-2, Para. 2)?[A] Money is considered to be the root of all evils.[B] Disputes over money may ruin a relationship. [C]Few people can resist the temptation of money.[D] Some people sacrifice their dignity for money.23.The YouGov poll of 2,000 people indicates that in a recession ________.[A]couples show more concern for each other[B]it is more expensive for couples to split up[C]conflicts between couples tend to rise[D]divorce and separation rates increase24. What does Kim Stephenson believe?[A]Men and women view money in different ways.[B]Money is often a symbol of a person's status.[C]Men and women spend money on different things.[D]Money means a great deal to both men and women.25. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should ________.[A]put their money together instead of keeping it separately[B]discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship[C]make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgets[D]avoid arguing about money matters to remain romanticText 2The process of perceiving other people is rarely translated (to ourselves or others) into cold, objective terms. ―She was 5 feet 8 inches tall, had fair hair, and wore acolored skirt.‖ More often, we try to get inside the other person to pinpoint his or her attitudes, emotions, motivations, abilities, ideas and characters. Furthermore, we sometimes behave as if we can accomplish this difficult job very quickly-perhaps with a two-second glance.We try to obtain information about others in many ways. Berger suggests several methods for reducing uncertainties about others: watching, without being noticed, a person interacting with others, particularly with others who are known to you so you can compare the observed person's behavior with the known others' behavior; observing a person in a situation where social behavior is relatively unrestrained or where a wide variety of behavioral responses are called for; deliberately structuring the physical or social environment so as to observe the person's responses to specific stimuli; asking people who have had or have frequent contact with the person about him or her; and using various strategies in face-to-face interaction to uncover information about another person-questions, self-disclosures ( 自我表露 ), and so on.Getting to know someone is a never-ending task, largely because people are constantly changing and the methods we use to obtain information are often imprecise. You may have known someone for ten years and still know very little about him. If we accept the idea that we won't ever fully know another person, it enables us to deal more easily with those things that get in the way of accurate knowledge such as secrets and deceptions. It will also keep us from being too surprised or shocked by seemingly inconsistent behavior. Ironically those things that keep us from knowing another person too well (e.g., secrets and deceptions) may be just as important to the development of satisfying relationship as those things that enable us to obtain accurate knowledge abouta person (e.g., disclosure and truthful statements).26.The word ―pinpoint‖ (Para. 1, Line 3) basically means ________.[A] appreciate[B] obtain[C] interpret[D] identify27.What do we learn from the first paragraph?[A]People are better described in cold, objective terms.[B]The difficulty of getting to know a person is usually underestimated[C]One should not judge people by their appearances.[D]One is usually subjective when assessing other people's personality.28. It can be inferred from Berger's suggestions that ________.[A]people do not reveal their true self on every occasion[B]in most cases we should avoid contacting the observed person directly[C]the best way to know a person is by making comparisons[D]face-to-face interaction is the best strategy to uncover information about a person29. In developing personal relationships, secrets and deceptions, in the author's opinion, are ________.[A]personal matters that should be seriously dealt with[B]barriers that should be done away with[C]as significant as disclosures and truthful statements[D]things people should guard against30. The author's purpose in writing the passage is ________.[A]to give advice on appropriate conduct for social occasions[B]to provide ways of how to obtain information about people[C]to call the reader's attention to the negative side of people's characters[D]to discuss the various aspects of getting to know peopleText 3Beauty has always been regarded as something praiseworthy. Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, have better marriages and have more respectable occupations. Personal consultants give them better advice for finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defendants ( 被告 ). But in the executive circle, beauty can become a liability.While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is harmful to a woman. Handsome male executives were perceived as having more integrity than plainer men; effort and ability were thought to account for their success. Attractive female executives were considered to have less integrity than unattractive ones; their success was attributed not to ability but to factors such as luck.All unattractive women executives were thought to have more integrity and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Interestingly, though, the rise of the unattractive overnight successes was attributed more to personal relationships and less to ability than was that of attractive overnight successes.Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman is perceived to be more feminine ( 女性的 ) and an attractive man more masculine ( 男性的 ) than the less attractive ones. Thus, an attractive woman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but an attractive woman in a traditionally masculine position appears to la ck the ―masculine‖ qualities required.This is true even in politics. ―When the only clue is how he or she looks, people treat men and women differently,‖ says Ann Bowman, who recently published a study on theeffects of attractiveness on political candidates. She asked 125 undergraduates to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and one of women, in order of attractiveness. The students were told the photographs were of candidates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them.The results showed that attractive males utterly defeated unattractive men, but the women who had been ranked most attractive invariably received the fewest votes.31.The word ―liability‖ (Para. 1. Line 5) most probably means ―________‖.[A] misfortune[B] instability [C]disadvantage [D]burden32.In traditionally female jobs, attractiveness ________.[A]reinforces the feminine qualities required[B]makes women look more honest and capable[C]is of primary importance to women[D]often enables women to succeed quickly33.Bowman's experiment reveals that when it comes to politics, attractiveness________.[A] turns out to be an obstacle[B] affects men and women alike[C] has as little effect on men as on women[D] is more of an obstacle than a benefit to women34.It can be inferred from the passage that people's views on beauty are often________. [A]practical [B]prejudiced[C] old-fashioned[D] radical35. The author writes this passage to ________.[A]discuss the negative aspects of being attractive[B]give advice to job-seekers who are attractive[C]demand equal rights for women[D]emphasize the importance of appearanceText 4As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That's partially because it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and exert more effort, to achieve those goals. What's far less understood by scientists, however, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting.Newspapers relay daily accounts of goal-setting prevalent in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street , yet there has been surprisingly little research on how the long-trumpeted practice of setting goals may have contributed to the current economic crisis , and unethical behavior in general.―Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same motivation that can push people to exert more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be mor e likely to engage in unethical behaviors,‖ says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn's Wharton School.―It turns out there's no economic benefit to just having a goal---you just get a psychological benefit‖ Schweitzer says. ―But in many cas es, goals have economic rewards that make them more powerful.‖A prime example Schweitzer and his colleagues cite is the 2004 collapse of energy-trading giant Enron, where managers used financial incentives to motivate salesmen to meet specific revenue goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is the actual trades were not profitable.Other studies have shown that saddling employees with unrealistic goals can compel them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears imposed a sales quota on its auto repair staff. It prompted employees to overcharge for work and tocomplete unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.Schweitzer concedes his research runs counter to a very large body of literature that commends the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have taken issue with his team's use of such evidence as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-prescribedIn a rebuttal ( 反驳) paper, Dr. Edwin Locke writes:―Goal-setting is not going away. Organizations cannot thrive without being focused on their desired end results any more than an individual can thrive without goals to provide a sense of purpose.‖But Schweitzer contends the ―mounting causal evidence‖ linking goal-setting and harmful behavior should be studied to help spotlight issues that merit caution and further investigation. ―Even a few negative effects could be so large that they outweigh many positive effects,‖ he says.―Goal-setting does help coordinate and motivate people. My idea would be to combine that with careful oversight, a strong organizational culture, and make sure the goals that you use are going to be constructive and not significantly harm the organization,‖ Schweitzer says.36.What message does the author try to convey about goal-setting?[A] Its negative effects have long been neglected.[B] The goal increase people's work efficiency.[C] Its role has been largely underestimated.[D] The goals most people set are unrealistic.37.What does Maurice Schweitzer want to show by citing the example of Enron?[A] Setting realistic goals can turn a failing business into success.[B] Businesses are less likely to succeed without setting realistic goals.[C] Financial incentives ensure companies meet specific revenue goals.[D] Goals with financial rewards have strong motivational power.38.How did Sears' goal-setting affect its employees?[A]They were obliged to work more hours to increase their sales.[B]They competed with one another to attract more customers.[C]They resorted to unethical practice to meet their sales quota.[D]They improved their customer service on a companywide basis. 39.What do advocates of goal-setting think of Schweitzer's research?[A]Its findings are not of much practical value.[B]It exaggerates the side effects of goal-setting.[C]Its conclusion is not based on solid scientific evidence.[D]It runs counter to the existing literature on the subject.40. What is Schweitzer's contention against Edwin Locke?[A]The link between goal-setting and harmful behavior deserves further study.[B]Goal-setting has become too deep-rooted in corporate culture.[C]The positive effects of goal-setting outweigh its negative effects.[D]Studying goal-setting can throw more light on successful business practices.Part BDirections: Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each of the numbered paragraphs (41-45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)[A]Make up your mind.[B]Reclaim life's meaning.[C]Bid farewell to guilt and regret.[D]Give to get.[E]Be positive[F]Put yourself in the fun zone.[G]Do something new.Secrets of High-Energy PeopleThere's an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. ―I just can't getstarted,‖ people say. But it's not physical energy that most of us lack. It's emotional energy. Yet, sad to say, life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has nothing to do with genes or upbringing. So how do you get it? You can't simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are five practical strategies that work.41. __________________Very little that's new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It's like a tire with a slow leak. You don't notice it at first, but eventually you'll get a flat. It's up to you to plug the leak—even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That's where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago. Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline—a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business. Here's a challenge: If it's something you wouldn't ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you've never eaten. Listen to music you'd ordinarily tune out. You'll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.42. _____________________So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale. The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point i s Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. ―I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,‖ she says. ―But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.‖ Ivy's solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filledher life with meaning.43. ______________________Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. ―I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,‖ she says. ―It's a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.‖ We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.44. _______________________Say you've been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish—or too extreme? You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain. Every time you can't decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don't look back.45. _______________________Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it. Start by asking everyone you meet, ―How are you?‖ as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don't smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you're sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete.Give a massage ( 按摩 ) to someone you love, or cook her dinner. Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you'd do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient. After all, if it's true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what's circulating around you is the good stuff?Section III Translation46. Directions:Translate the following text from English into Chinese. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)Is organic food better for you than the standard fare in grocery stores? New study suggests shoppers pay more for no nutritional benefit.Phil Reay Smith has the results of one new study that might surprise you. The stores offer an array of fresh and delicious looking food, b ut shoppers who fund the €21 billion annual market in organic produces might find the Food Standard Agency's new study leaves a nasty taste in the mouth.The study appears clear enough. It claims there is little if any nutritional difference between organic and conventionally produced food and no evidence of any additional health benefit from eating it. The FSA say the findings are intended to help people make an informed choice but they also call into question the higher price of organic food.On the other hand, people in the organic food industry, like AI Overton, believe it's that lack of pesticides and better reputation of animal welfare that will keep customers coming.Section IV WritingPart A47. Directions:You are supposed to pick your friend Elaine from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport yesterday morning. However, due to some reasons, you couldn't make it. Write a letter to Elaine to:1)apologize for this2)explain the reasons3)ask for her forgivenessYou should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address. (10 points)Part B 48.Directions:Write an essay based on the following graphs. In your essay, you should1)interpret the graphs, and2)give your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points) 备注：美国教育协会IIE-institute of international education英语（二）试题-14-（共14页）。

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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。

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。

9月公共英语等级考试pets2模拟考题及答案2017年9月公共英语等级考试pets2模拟考题及答案Out of office, out of danger.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年9月公共英语等级考试pets2模拟考题及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!第二部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空从A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.-Your sister looks beautiful. Is she a model or a film star -______. She's a doctor.A.Whatever you sayB.Forget about itC.You betD.Far from it2.I'11 send you my address______ I find somewhere to live.A.althoughB.asC.whileD.once3.-Who is late this time -______you ask Susan, of course.A.CouldB.CanC.NeedD.Would4.Mack is very busy; he is a full-time student, while______ a part-time job.A.to holdB.being heldC.heldD.holding5.-Harry treats his secretary badly. -Yes, he seems to think that she's the______ important person in the office.A.lessB.leastC.moreD.most6.Alice was about to______, when she suddenly found an answer to the question.A.make upB.look upC.turn upD.give up7.It was a big celebration-______people gathered at the city square.A.five thousandsB.five thousandC.thousandsD.thousand of8.______ if he'd ever been fined before, Mathew replied, "Only for speeding. "A.AskingB.AskedC.To askD.Having asked9.Although it was not named______ 1782,this kind of metal was used as early as 5300 B.C.A.forB.inC.untilD.since10.Just think, in three months it'll be summer again.A.otherB.anotherC.theseD.those11.Tony couldn't go to university but______ his education through evening school courses.A.has continuedB.continuedC.continuesD.had continued12.It is said that Sally's been painting for years since she wasa little girl,______A.isn't sheB.hasn't itC.hasn't sheD.doesn't it13.-"Do you mind if I smoke" -"Well, actually,______. "A.I'd rather you didn'tB.go aheadC.it doesn't workD.never mind14.John and Sue______ computer games for hours before their parents came home from work.A.are playingB.have been playingC.playedD.had been playing15.Please give me more time;______ I shall not be able tofinish the paper by next Monday.A.meanwhileB.thereforeC.otherwiseD.still第二节完型填空阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出能填入相应空白处的`最佳选项。

2021年9月公共英语二级真题及答案听下面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。

听音频：回答1-5题1、What do we know about the man?A．He gets up late every day． B．He likes collectingclocks． C．He has difficulty waking up．2、 What does the man like about the restaurant?A．Its food． B．Its service． C．Its environment． 3、How does the woman probably get to work?A．On foot． B．By bus． C．By bike．4、What will the man probably do?A．Go to a bar． B．Stay indoors． C．See a doctor． 5、When will the woman be able to use her car?A．Right now． B．In three hours． C．The next day．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。

6、What seems to be the man’s problem?A．Keeping his room clean every day． B．Getting along with his roommate． C．Having trouble making friends．7、 What does the woman suggest the man do?A．Try to get more sleep． B．Buy some music CDs． C．Talk to Charlie．8、 What do we know about Steve?A．He’S seeing a doctor． B．He’S absent from work． C．He’S on a business trip． 9、 How does Steve feel now?A．Weak． B．Tired． C．Bored.10、 What is Sue going to do next week?A．Travel on business． B．See her manager． C．Visit SteVe. 11、Whv does the man have the talk with the woman?A．To get into a sch001． B．To join a sports team. C．To get a job． 12、 What did the mall learn from playing on the football team?A．How to manage his time． B．How to compete withothers． C．How to ask for advice from teachers．13、What are the man’s strengths?A．Friendly and kind―hearted． B．Supportive and ready to help.C．Hardworking and eager to learn.14、 What are the two speakers talking about?A．Buying holiday presents. B．Making a Christmas plan. C．Sharing opinions on friendship．15、 What does the woman always give to her friends?A．Fruit． B．Chocolate． C．Coffee.16、 What does the woman say about Mary?A．She prefers fruit to coffee． B．She is trying to lose weight． C．She usually goes abroad during holidays.17、How does the woman feel about Tim’S suggestion?A．Doubtful． B．Surprised． C．Satisfied.18、 What does the Go Group do?A．Offer support to businesses． B．Promote peace in theworld． C．Do research on education in the UK．19、What may the“Big Freeze’’mean to others?A．A false smile． B．A quick smile． C．A broad smile． 20、 How can one make a good impression according to the research? A．Smilewidely． B．Smile naturally． C．Smile readily．第一节单项填空从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡l上将该项涂黑 21、―I have two tickets for the musical Cat tonight．Can you come withme? ―oh，__________!I’m going to visit my uncle today．A．how wonderful B．well done C．that’S nothing D．what ashame 22、 On weekend，the park is full of people__________themselves in the sunshine． A．to enjoy B．enjoying C．enjoy D．enjoyed23、 The storm in__________early summer caused__________heavy damage tothe crops ready to be harvested．A．the；／ B．an；the C．／；the D．an；a24、 __________going to French evening classes twice a week，Ann doesT’ai Chi on We dnesdays． A．Because of B．Except for C．Against D．Besides25、一Why are you SO busy these days? 一We__________trees．Why not joinus?A．have planted B．will plant C．are plantingD．planted 26、 Admittedly，I coul d have tried__________but I still don’tthink all this blame is fair． A．hard B．harderC．hardest D．hardly 27、 Please remain__________until the airplanecomes to a complete stop． A．seating B．seat C．seated D．to seat28、 The Pyramids of Egypt were built more than three thousand years a90，and no one knows__________. A．how B．when C．whatD．where29、 __________I like Carter personally，I don’t think what he’S doingis fight． A．If B．As C．While D．Unless 30、After the argument Colin ran away and__________since． A．isn’t heard of B．wasn’t heard of C．hasn’t been heard of D．hadn’t been heardof 31、一Who can that be at the door at this hour?―__________my neighbor．He often calls this late．A．This is B．He’S C．It’S D．There’S32、 It was__________lovely weather that the boys all wentswimmin9． A．such B．that C．how D．what33、 The door is open but nobody is in．Susan__________have forgotten to lock the door． A．should B．must C．would D．could 34、一Would you mind helping me with my sui tcase? ―__________.A．I hope SO B．Not at all C．That’S nothing D．Go ahead35、 Dick only had some Coke at the party，because healways__________asleep after drinking wine．A．falls B．becomes C．feels D．lies 第二节完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出能填人相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

9月公共英语二级备考模拟题附答案2017年9月公共英语二级备考模拟题附答案One's words reflect one's thinking.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年9月公共英语二级备考模拟题附答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!第一部分听力理解 (略)第二部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空1.He is ______ a writer.A. failure asB. a failure asC. the failure forD. a failure with2.– can you come on Monday or Tuesday?– I'm afraid ______ day is possible.A. eitherB. neitherC. anyD. some3.Dr. Black comes from either Oxford or Cambridge. I can't remember ______.A. whereB. thereC. whichD. what4.In the centuries _____, Egypt became one of the most advanced civilizations on earth.A. followedB. tat was followedC. which was followingD. which followed5.To enter his house is like ______ a small museum.A. to enterB. enteringC. enteredD. enter6.The local government cut down their costs ______ 30 percent.A. atB. byC. forD. with7.I'm reading his ______ novel.A. best-sellingB. best-soldC. best-saleD. best-sell8.It's rude of you to shout _______ the room.A. beyondB. throughC. acrossD. over9.People are more likely to stay _______ 30 miles of _______ they were born.A. in … whereB. at … whatC. within … whatD. within … where10.After searching for half an hour, she realized that her glasses ______ on the table all the time.A. were lainB. had been lainC. have been lyingD. had been lying11.Facts show that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs ______ directed.A . like B. as C. which D. so12.I walked too much yesterday and ______ are still aching now.A. my leg musclesB. my muscles of legC. my leg's musclesD. my muscles of the leg13.He will have ______ 30 by the end of this year.A. turnedB. becomeC. gotD. taken14.Macao ______ its return to China in December, 1999.A. watchedB. foundC. sawD. noticed15.This hotel _______ $60 for a single room with bath.A. chargesB. demandsC. pricesD. claims第二节完形填空My father waved me goodbye and the bus (16)_____. My first country journey then began. The man sitting next to me was a road engineer. He said that (17)_____ by bus was an excellent way to (18)_____ road for him. We passed many villages on the way and stopped once (19)_____ to buy cold drinks, (20)_____ it was very hot. The countryside was brown and dry and there were long (21)_____ with no people or villages in (22)_____. We also stopped once at some road works, (23)_____ made my traveling companion very (24)_____.Most of us were dozing in the afternoon heat (25)_____ we were (26)_____ by a sudden noise which (27)_____ a shot from a gun. As the bus swerved(突然转向) and then stopped (28 )_____ the side of the road, I remembered all the horrible stories I had read about bands of robbers who used to attack travelers on (29)_____ roads like this. Many of (30)_____ people looked as bewildered and frightened as I (31)_____.My neighbor, (32)_____ , reassured me. “Nothing (33)_____, only a (34)_____ tyre. But we (35)_____ while he changes the wheel.”16. A. set in B. set off C. set D. set up17. A. traveling B. going C. judging D. coming18. A. investigate B. repair C. explore D. test19. A. and two B. or twice C. or two D. and twice20. A. because B. since C. now that D. when21. A. extensions B. ways C. stretches D. periods22. A. view B. vision C. sight D. eyes23. A. as it B. which C. so that D. thus24. A. upset B. depressed C. calm D. excited25. A. when B. where C. while D. the moment26. A. waken B. awake C. woke D. woken27. A. sounded as B. sounded like C. sounded with D. sound as if28. A. to B. onto C. at D. besides29. A. desert B. deserted C. dessert D. desserted30. A. the other B. other C. another D. the31. A. as I was looked B. as I must have lookedC. as I must have been lookedD. as I look32. A. therefore B. although C. however D. furthermore33. A. to be worried B. to worry C. to be worried about D. to worry about34. A. flat B. broken C. wrong D. burst35. A. will have been waiting B. will have waitedC. shall need waitD. shall have to wait第三部分阅读理解AWhat will man be like in the future-in 5000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today. For man is slowly changing all the time.Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brain's capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head, in particular the forehead, will grow larger.Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over very long period of time it is likely that man's eyes will grow stronger.On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, both sexes arelikely to be bald.Perhaps all this gives the impression that future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in common with use. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.36. The passage mainly tells us that____.A. man's life will be different in the futureB. future man will look quite different from usC. man is growing taller and uglier as time passesD. man's organs' functions will be one the wane37. What serves as the evidence that man is changing?A. Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.B. Man's hair is getting thinner and thinner.C. Man's arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.D. Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.38. The change in man's size of forehead is probably because____A. he makes use only 20 % of the brain's capacity.B. his brain has grown larger over the past centuries.C. the other 80% of his brain will grow in due time.D. he will use his brain more and more as time goes on.39. What is true about a human being in the future?A. He is hairless because hair is no longer useful.B. He has smaller eyes and wears better glasses.C. His fingers grow weaker because he doesn't have to make use of them.D. He thinks and feels in different way.40. It is implied that ____.A. human beings will become less attractive in the future.B. less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degenerationC. human beings hope for a change in the future lifeD. future life is always predictable.BWith the steady increase in the amount of leisure time that people enjoy today, the importance of businesses that deal with leisure products and services is also steadily increasing. One of the biggest such industries is the tourist industry. Providing transportation and accommodations for tourists —— and guides, brochures, souvenirs —— is one of the major industries in many countries. Since people are now having longer vacations and are more and more interested in seeing other parts of the world, this business will no doubt continue to grow. Another industry obviously devoted to leisure is entertainment. Movies, TV shows, concerts and plays are usually intended for our leisure. The same can be said of most books, except textbooks. Professional sports make money because people pay to watch them in their free time. This list could be greatly extended. But even among these industries, we have mentioned only part of the picture. The people who make the TV sets and build the theatres and tourist hotels are as much a part of the leisure industry as the singers or the hotel clerks.41. What makes leisure business important according to the passage?A. People's leisure time is increasing.B. More and more people begin to show great interests in seeing other parts of the world.C. Improved transportation and accommodation conditions.D. Longer vacations are offered than before.42. What do we know about entertainment from the passage?A. It is the biggest leisure industry.B. Movies, TV shows, concerts and books are usually intended for our leisure.C. People are usually reluctant to pay to watch professional sports.D. Making TV sets and building theatres are also part of entertainment industry.43.What's main idea of this passage?A. With people having more leisure time, tourist industry becomes the biggest industry in many countries.B. With people having more leisure time, entertainment industry becomes one of the major industries in many countries.C. With people having more leisure time, leisure business is becoming more important in economic life.D. With people having more leisure time, leisure business list is being extended.CThirty years ago not many people would have dreamed of doing the repairs and decorations in their own homes. In those days labor was fairly cheap and most people would have thought it worthwhile to employ a professional painter and decorator, unless of course they were either very hand up or were in the trade themselves. T oday, however, it is quite a different story. Men and women in all walks of life turn their hands to all sorts of jobs round the house including painting, papering, putting up shelves and wall units, and tiling walls and floors. Some people with no professional training of any kind have even successfully built their own houses. These jobs have been made easier today by the introduction of prepared materials, which require the minimum amount of skill to use. In every high street through out Britainnowadays there is at least one “Do-it-Yourself” shop containing a vast range of timber, tiles, paints, wallpapers and floor coverings besides tools of every description including power drills and many accessories. “Do-it-Yourself” is a booming business; all these shops do a roaring trade and look like continuing to do so. Probably the main reason for the craze is the high cost of present-day labor and the shortage of building firms willing to do small jobs.44.Why did people employ professional workers to decorate homes thirty years ago?A. Because they could not do it themselves.B. Because professional workers were very cheap.C. Because they had no time.D. Because professional workers could do much better.45.Thirty years later what changes took place?A. People could do everything themselves.B. Few people chose to be a professional workerC. People with no professional training successfully built their own houses.D. New expensive materials required no skills at all.46.What caused the DIY craze?A. Young people liked to follow the fashion.B. “Do-it-Yourself” is a booming business.C. There were fewer building companies.D. High cost of professional workers.47. What is the speaker telling us ?A. How DIY comes into being.B. Changes in building.C. Changes in housing.D. Great changes in these thirty years.DI used to be a faithful TV watcher. Besides the latest information, I 'd love to appreciate beautiful exotic sceneries and enjoy the evening with my favorite singers, actors and hosts. It was the advertisement that frustrated me. Ad is a great annoyance of watching television.In the first place, the ads waste time. Generally speaking, at least 5 or 6 minutes is lost when watching the ads during a single news program, and usually 10 to 15 or even more during a good movie. In the second place, the ads often interrupt the viewer. The viewer may forget the situation of a show because of frequently ed ads; even worse, the watcher may lose his pleasant mood when the ads come on one after another, which can bring negative psychological influence such as disappointment, depression, anxiety and so on so forth. Besides, the ads make many products look more appealing than they really are, some of which even look so disgusting. For example, an expensive car is made to seem luxurious, or a bad product like deodorant is made to look very good by showing a beautiful amazing lady taking shower! Therefore, the television viewer must be aware and critical of the ad in order to endure them.48.Why the author was one of the TV fans in the past?A. Because he could stay with his favorite stars the whole evening.B. Because he could travel the world without going out.C. Because he could get the news which couldn't be found on newspapers.D. Because he could make friends on TV.49. What feelings may ads bring to the viewers when ed frequently, according to the author?A. disappointedB. depressedC. anxiousD. unpleasant50.Which statement is not true according to the passage?A. Ads are frustrations during watching TV.B. Ads occupy too much viewer's time when they watch TV……C. Ads often cause interruptions which will destroy the viewer's mood……D. Ads present the viewer much information about the best products.51. What can we infer from the passage?A. Ads time should be reasonably controlled.B. More and more people choose not to watch TV.C. Programs on TV are not worth watching.D. Ads mustn't be showed on TV at all.EMcDonald's is the world single biggest food provider with annual sales of around $12.4bn. And the company's symbol Ronald McDonald is now (or so the company claims) the word's most recognized person after Santa Claus.The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in San Bernardino, California, in 1948 by brothers Mac and Richard “Dick” McDonald. Mac ran the restaurant side; Dick was the marketing genius. He had already invented the drive-in laundry and had been the first person to use neon lights in advertising. Now he spotted the gap in the post-war, baby-boom market for cheap, family-orientated restaurants with simple menus, standardized food and efficient service.After a slow start, business began to boom. By 1954, the brothers were joined by another entrepreneur, a kitchen equipment salesman called Ray A Kroc who owned the franchiseto the Multimixer, milk shake maker used throughout the McDonald's chain. A year later, Kroc had bought the McDonald brothers' chain of 25 franchises for the equivalent of around $70m(￡44m). Dick remained with the company until the Seventies, when he and Kroc fell out over Kroc's claim that the chain was his creation.Today, an almost Stalinist cult of personality surrounds Kroc (who died in 1984) at McDonald's, while the brothers who gave the company its name have all but been written out of its history. But though Kroc did not found McDonald's, he was certainly responsible for the empire-building philosophy which led to its world domination. He ushered in such essential contributions to international cuisine as the Big Mac (1968) and the Egg McMuffin (1973); and helped launch Ronald McDonald ——“in any language he means fun” —— on to television in 1963.Every three hours, a new McDonald's franchise opens somewhere in the world; it can be found in more than 100 countries including India (vegetarian-only to avoid offending the non-beef-eating populace) and Israel (non kosher, despite fierce local objection). McDonald's chain embodied the thrusting, can-do spirit of Fifties America with staff mottoes such as “If you've got time to lean, you've go time to clean.”52. McDonald's was founded _____.A. by a kitchen equipment salesman .B. in California.C. by a marketing genius called Dick McDonald.D. after the first World War.53. What do we know about McDonald's brothers?A. They were not McDonald's founders although they named the restaurant.B. Their business was still in depression after several years.C. They had clear job separation on business.D. They sold their restaurant to a salesman in 1954.54. Which is not Kroc's contribution to McDonald's ?A. He launched the restaurant image Ronald McDonald on to television.B. Under his lead, international cuisine as the Big Mac and the Egg McMuffin earned worldwide fameC. He spotted the gap in postwar market for cheap, family-orientated restaurants.D. He built McDonald's empire with a philosophy which led to its world domination.55. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. The single biggest food provider was however, not named after its founderB. The international cuisine as the Big Mac, a beef hamburger, is provided every chain restaurant in the world.C. Employees in McDonald's have no time to lean.D. The symbol Ronald McDonald, means fun in any language, is said to the word most recognized person after Santa Claus.56. This passage is mainly concerned with _____.A. brief history of McDonald's.B. McDonald's success……C. Ray A Kroc, leader of the McDonald's empire.D. McDonald brothers, founder of McDonald's.大Sussex police ordered to search a six-foot, dark-haired 57____________youth about 20 he failed to rob an old lady –Mrs West. 58____________The youth rushed at the lady and tried to bringh 59____________things and money then she was walking through the street. 60___________Surprisingly, however, the old lady grasped the robber 61____________wrist (手腕) and it made him let out of a cry “Oh, no! 62____________Stop!“ and ran away. ”If I had been carrying my shopping, 63____________I would real hav e put him on his back,“ said Mrs West 64____________who took a course in judo (柔道) when younger. “When my 65____________husband was living. I used to practicing throwing h 66____________At Christmas,“ she explained.第二节书面表达根据下面的提纲写一篇短文。

9月公共英语二级模拟试题及答案2017年9月公共英语二级模拟试题及答案Speech is silver, silence is gold.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的2017年9月公共英语二级模拟试题及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!第一部分：听力理解第一节：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:你将听到： M: Well, I wonder why the office is still not open.W: But it's not yet eight. In fact, it's only a quarter to eight.请回答以下问题：1. At what time does the office open?A. 7:45.B. 8:15.C. 8:00.1. What can we conclude from the woman’s reply?A. She thinks John is joking.B. She is sure John is selling his shop.C. She thinks John likes business.2. What does the man mean?A. The new teacher is sick.B. He hasn’t met the teacher yet.C. He didn’t like the teacher.3. What time is it now?A. 7:55B. 7:05C. 8:054. What does the woman mean?A. She thinks they shouldn’t go to French restaurants.B. She’s recommending a good place to go for dinner.C. She’s inviting them to dinner.5. Which of the following can we know from the dialogue?A. The woman is going to have a trip this summer vacation.B. The woman is going to stay at home this summer vacation.C. The woman hasn’t decided how to spend the summer vacation.第二节:听下面5段对话或独白。

xx年9月公共英语二级考试真题及答案（阅读）转眼xx下半年考试即将来临，不少同学也正在准备xx下半年公共英语考试，但也有不少同学表示在网上买的真题没有xx-xx年的真题，下面网将公共英语考试的历年真题都进展汇总。

xx年3月的peta1级的真题已经出来，今天再将xx年9月的pets1级真题好，下面是去年9月份公共英语二级阅读真题及答案，提前助大家顺利备考、复习。

阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A.、B.、C.、D.四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Text lIt' s a time when school, homework, active social lives and part-time jobs keep teenagers (少年 ) busy from early in the morning until late at night. They are likely to try to make up for a lack of sleep by "sleeping in" on the weekends. Unfortunately, this causes irregular sleep and actually makes the problem worse.Most teenagers are not able to fall asleep until late at night. Since many teens aren't sleepy until around 11 p.m., but need to be at school by 7: 30 or 8: 00 a. m., they cannot get enough sleep. During puberty(青春期), the biological clock in the brain naturally re-sets to a later time, and this causes teens to fall asleep later. Then, when it' s time to get up, a teen' s body clock is likely to still be producing the night-time hormones(荷尔蒙). Thismakes it hard for them to feel active and energetic in the morning.A growing body of research suggests that starting high school later improves attendance, achievements and grades.A few years ago in an important study, test scores on the SAT college entrance exams in Edina, Minnesota jumped more than 100 points on average, when the morning school bell rang an hour later. Unfortunately, most schools are not set up to start later and fail to satisfy teen's sleep needs.21. What effect does "sleeping in" on the weekends have on teenagers?A. Improving their health.B. Weakening their energy.C. Disturbing their biological clock.D. Making up for their hormone loss.22. The study in Minnesota shows that starting morning school one hour later helps to.A. make teenagers grow fasterB. change teenagers' sleep needsC. do more research on teenagersD. improve students' achievements23. The text helps us to know more about teenagers'A. daytime activitiesB. sleeping habitsC. mental problemsD. studying methodsText 2Chicago's Children's Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise $18 million gift from Gladys Holm. She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15,000 a year and never married. She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago, and was a volunteer at the Children's Hospital. She was called the "Teddy Bear Lady" because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits. But Miss Holm, who died in 1996 at the age of 86, was also a long-time buyer of stocks ( 股票). Over the years, she saved money that rose up to $18 million, which she left to the Children's Hospital. It was the largest single donation in the hospital's ll5-year history. The hospital president, Jan Jennings, was shocked when she heard the news. "When Miss Holm's lawyer called to tell me how much that money was, I asked him to repeat it, since I was certain I had miss heard"Why did Gladys Holm feel so strongly about theChildren's Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm's heart nearly 50 years ago, when doctors there saved the life of her friend's daughter. She never forgot' the happiness she felt all those years ago.Holm's gift will he devoted to heart disease research. People at the hospital said they regretted that-theycouldn't thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.24. Aording to the text, Miss Holm built up her fortune by.A. playing Teddy Bear LadyB. working as a secretaryC. helping in the hospitalD. buying stocks25.Why did Jan Jennings ask the lawyer to repeat what he said?A. She never expected Miss Holm would donate anything.B. She wanted to make sure who Gladys Holm was.C. She had seldom received donations before.D. She thought there was a mistake.26. Miss Holm's love for the Children's Hospital grew fromA. a happy life living with childrenB. a satisfying job given by the hospitalC. an unforgettable experience many years agoD. a valuable gift she received from the hospital27. How will the donated money be used?A. To build up a new children's hospital.B. To help sick children and their parents.C. To improve research on heart disease.D. To buy more toys for sick children.Text 3We feel it is important to start reading to your child right from the start--the younger the better! With little ones (children from birth to 4 ) it is very important to read and reread books. Starting early makes the job of the listener (for you will be teaching your child how to listen) easier, as it helps to develop an early love of the written and spoken word.We believe that you should read aloud to your child at least once every day. Set a special reading time during the day or evening when you can settle down and enjoy a book, without interruption. For most families, reading aloud at bedtime is a mon practice.We understand that it can be quite discouraging to read to a child who takes no interest. Take heart! Learning to listen takes experience. The more you read, the more your child will learn to sit for a story. Children have anatural development of responses(反响) to your reading. By the time your child reaches 6-7 months, s/he is attractedby the book in your hand, and would like to test it out by using it as a chew(咀嚼) toy. This is natural! By one year, your child is learning to listen and talk about the pages, often shouting out things s/he recognizes. Encourage this! And at the onset(起始) of walking, you have your biggestchallenge yet. Your child is always on the go. You need to set your reading time for a time in the day when your child is preparing to settle down. This means bedtime. Remember, it is your right and. duty to teach your child about the power of, books. Of course, it doesn't happen overnight, but the returns are great!28. Who does "the listener" in the first paragraphrefer to?A. The writer.B. The child.C. The parent.D. The teacher.29. The best time of the day to read stories to a child isA. when the child is still active in the early eveningB. when the parents finish the day's houseworkC. when the child has chew toy to play withD. when the child is quiet and peaceful30. Parents may find it most difficult to read to their child when s/heA. is 6- 7 months oldB. is one year oldC. starts to walkD. starts to talk第一节短文理解Text 1这是一个学校、家庭作业、丰富的社交生活和兼职工作都会让青少年们从早上忙到深夜的时代。