2014年9月全国英语等级考试二级真题

2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标II卷英语参考答案第一部分1—5 BCDCC 6—10 ADADD 11—15 ADBBA 16—20 BGCAF第三部分21—25 CADBD 26—30 CDADB 31—35 ACBAC 36—40 BDACB41.being 42. and 43. disappointed 44. to 45. caught46. to stop 47. riding 48.Did 49. me/mine 50. suddenly第四部分My dream school starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. They are three lessonTherein the morning and two in the afternoon. We didn’t need to do so many homework.don’t muchTherefore , we have more time with after-school activities. For example, we can do readingforfor one and a half hour and play sport for one hour every day.hoursMy dream school look like a big garden. There are all kinds of the flowerslooksand trees around the classroom, buildings. We can lie on the grass for a rest, sat by thesit lake listenin g∧music. The teachers here are kind and helpfully. They are not only ourto helpfulteachers but also our friends.书面表达One Possible VersionI often imagine what my life will be like in the future. I think my life will be very different in ten years. I will be twenty-eight years old by then. I will have my own family. Probably with a lovely child. I hope I will work in a computer company as a program designer. I will enjoy my work and get along well with my colleagues, I will do a good job in whatever I do. In my free/spare time, I will continue to take regular exercise, such as swimming, running and various ball games. On my holidays, I will travel around the world. In a word, my life will be much richer and more colorful.2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标II卷解析 阅读理解A篇genre美[ˈʒɑnrə]体裁 a story about kindness of people in Sydney 体现人性的真、善、美B篇topic:environmental protection(环保)C篇hot topic（热门话题）: Chinese Fever(汉语热)au pair [,əu'pεə][法语][英国英语](尤指外地来的)以帮做家务换取食宿的年轻女佣工；“互裨[bì]”姑娘(以授课、协助家务等只换取膳宿、学习英语、不取报酬的外国女子)D篇地铁小手册/指南考查学生快速查找提取有用信息的能力信息匹配题关于在繁忙中如何烹饪的小建议，难度适宜。

2014年9月全国英语等级考试二级真题录音原文：Text 1W: Would it be all right if I left a bit early? I don’t feel very well today.M: Yes, yes, by all means. The second part of the meeting is just free discussion.Text 2M: Do you have this shirt in other colors, ma’am?W: Well, they come in white, yellow, red, and green. Will a white one do?M: Yes, that’ll be nice. I’ll take one.Text 3W: Hi, Kent. Can you give me a lift? I’m late for work. My car’s broken down. It won’t start.M: I’m sorry. I’m not going into town. But I c an give you a lift to the bus station.Text 4M: I’m calling to ask if your hotel still serves Mexican food. I haven’t been there for years.W: I’m afraid not, but you can easily find a Mexican restaurant close by.Text 5W: Hey, Bob. Would you please help me with these boxes?M: Yes, if you promise to help me tidy up the house.W: No problem. I’ll even do the dishes.Text 6M: Hi. Is Olivia there, please?W: I’m sorry. She’s out for lunch. Do you want to leave a message?M: Yes, this is Harris. Could you t ell Olivia that I’ll wait for her at the box office of the cinema at 7:10?W: Sure, Harris. You’ll wait for her at the box office at 10.M: No, at 7:10.W: Oh, sorry. At 7:10. I’ll tell Olivia.M: Thank you!Text 7M: Look at this armchair. What do you think?W: Oh, I’m not sure I like the design. It’s too heavy looking. Is it comfortable?M: Try it.W: Hmm. It’s really comfortable! And I’d like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too small. This size is perfect.M: What do you think of the color?W: Well, green isn’t my favorite color, but it’s better than that terrible brown one we have now. It’s okay, I guess. But blue would be perfect.M: How much is it?W: Oh, no. It’s $999. That’s really too expensive. We can’t afford it right now.M: I know. Why don’t we wait till next month for their mid-year sale? It might be cheaper then. W: Hey, that’s a good idea!Text 8W: Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help. And thanks to Jean as well for showing me around.M: Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?W: Two days. Look, when are you going to be in London again? You must bring Jean with you and we can all get together again.M: Yes, I’ll do that. That’s your train, isn’t it?W: Yes, I’d better go. OK. Thanks again. Bye!M: Bye, Sue. Don’t forget to give my regards to John.W: I won’t. Bye!Text 9M: Mom, I’m a little worried about college. I just don’t know what to study. I don’t know what my major should be.W: That can be a difficult decision, John.M: How can I decide?W: Well, I’d start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. What do you like to read and learn about or do?M: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interests, I guess.W: What do you mean by helping people?M: If people have problems, I like to help solve them. Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that make them feel better.W: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine, then.M: Uh, I don’t know…W: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make.M: How do I figure that out?W: You can research different jobs at the library, and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay.M: I want to have a well-paid job so that I can have the money to travel.W: Well, there you go! Income is going to influence you most in your choice of major. There is one other thing you should consider, too.M: What’s that?W: You know…scholarships, the money given to you for college. You might want to pick a major that will allow you to get a special scholarship. I know you’ll make the right decision.M: Thanks, Mom.Text 10M: Welcome to London this December! There’s plenty going on this month. For example, on 1 December, London’s West End, the capital’s best shopping district, has its largest ever traffic-free day. More than a million visitors are expected to shop and enjoy various activities while Oxford Street and Regent Street are completely closed to cars and buses. Shoppers will be able to move around the streets, visiting our famous department stores, and having a bite at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area. Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tr ee, a gift to London from Norway, will be lit at 6 p.m. on 6 December to the sounds of traditional Christmas songs. Then, every evening from 10 December until 23 December, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., people will sing Christmas songs in this beautiful setting. Lastly, ring in the New Year with the capital’s largestfireworks show. Although the fireworks will be set off at the British Airways London Eye, they can be enjoyed from across London and will also be broadcast on television at the same time. Then, just a few hours later, come out and see London’s colorful New Year’s Day parade, when marching performers from around the world pass through the capital’s streets. Enjoy your time in our city.答案：1-5 ACBCA 6-10 BBACA 11-15 BCCCB 16-20 ABAAC。

英语(新课标II)本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。

注意事项：1.答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案前，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框,不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5个小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的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：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15B.￡9.18C. ￡9.15答案是C1. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a placeB. Buy a mapC. Get an address2. What will the man do for the woman?A. Repair her carB. Give her a rideC. Pick up her aunt3. Who might Mr.Peterson be?A.A new professor.B. A department head.C.A company director4. What does the man think of the book?A. Quite difficultB. Very interestingC. Too simple5. What are the speakers talking about?A. WeatherB. ClothesC. News第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。

2014年3月全国英语等级考试二级听力第一节听下面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 will the woman do about the dress?A. She’ll change it.B. She’ll return it.C. She’ll buy it.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Buying DVDs.B. Borrowing DVDs.C. Sharing DVDs.3. What did the woman think of Dana’s speech?A. Boring.B. Important.C. Well-prepared.4. What does the man mean?A. He is unable to give help.B. He will carry the boxes later.C. He refuses to pay for boxes.5. When is Simon supposed to arrive?A. 7:30.B. 8:00.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. Where do the speakers plan to go?A. The woman’s home.B. A museum.C. A library.7. Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon?A. To enjoy nice weather.B. To sleep late in the morning.C. To avoid the crowd.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。

2014年9月大学英语B题库交际英语二DC：Why not?D：Yes, I would.答案：A59、-Would you like to see the film with me tonight?--______.A：Not at allB：No, I don'tC：Yes, I'd love toD：That's right答案：C60、- Could I ask you a rather personal question?- Of course, _____.A：good ideaB：that's rightC：never mindD：go ahead答案：D61、- Oh, sorry to bother you.-________.A：That's okayB：No, you can'tC：That's goodD：Oh, I don't know答案：A62、- I'm really grateful to you.- ______A：My pleasure.B：It doesn't matter.C：Don't worry about it.D：That's OK.答案：A63、- Would you mind if I turned the radio up? - ______A：Yes, please.B：No, go right ahead.C：No, thank you.D：Yes, that's all right.答案：B64、- I wonder if I could use your dictionary? - ______A：Go on.B：Go ahead.C：Go up.D：Go away.答案：B65、---Would you like to go skating with me? -- _____________.A：Yes, I think soB：No, thanksC：Yes, I'd love toD：I'm afraid not答案：C66、--Will you join us for lunch?-- _________.A：No, I won'tB：Yes, with pleasureC：Yes, pleaseD：Yes, help yourself答案：B67、--Good evening, Professor Hardy.--Good evening, John. Come in, please.--Thank you, I hope I am not interrupting you. --No, ____________.A：thank youB：not at allC：thanksD：let it alone答案：B68、--Nice day, ________?--Yes, it is.A：is itB：isn't itC：what's itD：isn't that答案：B69、--___________today.--Yes. It was even hotter yesterday. A：It's so coldB：It's so wetC：It's so hotD：It's so windy答案：C70、--Thank you for the delicious food. --______________.A：I am glad you enjoyed itB：It doesn't matterC：I don't think it is goodD：Don't say so答案：A71、-Can I help you?-_____.A：OK, I'll take itB：That's goodC：Yes, I'd like a sweaterD：It's too dear答案：C72、-Thank you ever so much for the book you gave me.-____________.A：No thanksB：I'm glad you like itC：Yes, it is goodD：No, it's not so good答案：B73、- Could you do me a favour and take these books to my office?- Sure, _______.A：for pleasureB：I couldC：my pleasureD：more pleasure答案：C74、- I have passed the English exam. - _______. Congratulations!A：SorryB：Good luckC：Come onD：Well done答案：D75、- Is it OK if I take this seat?- Sorry, _______.A：here you areB：take itC：it's takenD：never mind答案：C76、- Thanks for your help.- __________A：My pleasure.B：Never mind.C：Quite right.D：Don't thank me.答案：A77、- Hello, I'm Harry Potter.- Hello, my name is Charles Green, but ______. A：call my CharlesB：call me at CharlesC：call me CharlesD：call Charles me答案：C78、- Who's speaking?- This is Tom .A：speaksB：spokenC：speakingD：saying答案：C79、- I'm sorry. I lost the key.- ________A：Well, it's OK.B：No, it's all right.C：You are welcome.D：You are wrong.答案：A80、- It's rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?-A：Yes, please.B：No, please.C：Sure, please.D：I don't like it.答案：B81、-- He teaches physics in a school.A：What does your father want to do?B：Who is your father?C：What is your father?D：Where is your father now?答案：C82、- Excuse me, how much is the jacket? - It's 499 Yuan.A：Oh, no. That's OK!B：How do you like it?C：Which do you prefer?D：Would you like to try it on?答案：D83、-May I see your tickets, please?- ________A：Sure.B：No, you can't.C：No, they are mine.D：Yes, you can.答案：A84、-- Please help yourself to the seafood. -- ________A：No, I can't.B：Sorry, I can't help.C：Well, seafood don't suit.D：Thanks, but I don't like seafood.答案：D85、-- Would you like to go to the concert with us this evening?-- ________A：No, I already have plans.B：I'd love to, but I'm busy tonight.C：No, I really don't like being with you.D：I'm ill, so I shouldn't go out.答案：B86、-- We are going to have a singing party tonight. Would you like to join us?-- ________A：I'm afraid not, because I have to go to an important meeting.B：Of course not. I have no idea.C：No, I can't.D：That's all set.答案：A87、- How was your trip to London, Jane? - ___________A：Oh, wonderful indeed.B：I went there alone.C：The guide showed me the way.D：By plane and by bus.答案：A88、- Hey, Tom, what's up?- __________A：Yes, definitely!B：Oh, not much.C：What is happening in your life?D：You are lucky.答案：B89、- David injured his leg playing football yesterday.- Really? _______A：Who did that?B：What's wrong with him?C：How did that happen?D：Why was he so careless?答案：C90、- Excuse me, could you show me the way to the nearest post office?- __________ Oh yes! Two blocks away from here at the Green Avenue. You can't miss it. A：I beg your pardon?B：What do you mean?C：You're welcome.D：Mm, let me think.答案：D91、- Wow! This is a marvelous room! I've never known you're so artistic.- ______A：Great, I am very art-conscious.B：Don't mention it.C：Thanks for your compliments.D：It's fine.答案：C92、- That's a beautiful dress you have on!- __________A：Oh, thanks. I got it yesterday.B：Sorry, it's too cheap.C：Hey you can have it.D：See you later.答案：A全套完整题库，全中文翻译题库，考前独家提供简化版本和作文辅助工具，助您快速通过，全程免费答疑。

考前最后突击版交际用语部分考试5题，第1，2题从题库外抽取中出，第3,4,5题从必考部分抽取，如果只看过红色的题目，在做1和2的时候看不懂题目意思，就从4个选项中挑选自己熟悉的选项，不要选择陌生的答案。

必考题库（考前一定要看）1.--Could you help me with my physics, please? 请问你能帮我做物理课作业吗？-- D.很抱歉不行。

我马上要去开会。

（表示歉意要婉转，不能直接说NO 还应加理由）A. No, no way B No, I couldn’tC No, I can’tD Sorry I can’t. I have to go to a meeting right now2.-May I see your tickets, please? 可以看一下你的票吗？______C____. 当然可以。

A. No, they are mineB. No, you can’tC. SureD. Yes, you can3. —May I use your bike for a moment? 你的自行车我可以用一会吗？—_____C__ 当然可以。

A. It’s well.B. It doesn’t matter.C. By all means.D. I have no idea.4.-Hello, may I talk to the director now? 你好，我现在可以和导演谈谈吗？-____A______. 很抱歉，他现在很忙。

A. Sorry, he is busy at the moment.B. No, you can’t.C. Sorry, you can’t.D.I don’t know.5.-Could I borrow your car for a few day? 我能借你的车用几天吗？-_____C____. 当然可以。

给你。

祝你旅途愉快。

垫江四中2017级英语期末考试练习题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从学科网每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．AArriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.He reported the case to the police and then sat there，lost and lonely in strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband‘s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can （垃圾桶）that had been left out on the footpath.My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.21. What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?A. Go shoppingB. Find a houseC. Join his familyD. Take his family22. The girl‘s parents got Rashid‘s phone number from_______.A. a friend of his familyB. a Sydney policemanC. a letter in his papersD. a stranger in Sydney23. What does the underlined word ―restored‖ in the last paragraph mean?A. ShowedB. Sent outC. DeliveredD. Gave back24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. From India to Australia.B. Living in a a New Country.C. Turning Trash to Treasure.D. In Search of New Friends.BSince the first Earth Day in 1970,American have gotten a lot ―greener‖ toward the environment . ―We didn‘t know at that time there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,‖ says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement .Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. ―The understanding has increased many ,many times,‖ says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first. According to US government reports , emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 tons .The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9 .Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with , the world is a safer and healthier place .A kind of ―Green thinking ‖ has become part of practices .Great improvement has been achieved .In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs ,; today in 1995 there are about 6,600 .Advanced lights ,motors , and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution .Twenty –five years ago , there were hardly any education programs for environment .Today , it‘s hard to find a public school , university , or law school that does not have such a kind of program .‖ Until we do that , nothing else will change! ‖ say Bruce Anderson .25 According to Anderson , before 1970, Americans had little idea about ___A. the social movementB. recycling techniquesC. environmental problemsD. the importance of Earth Day26 Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?A. The grass –roots levelB. The business circleC. Government officialsD. University professors27. What have \Americans achieved in environmental protection ?A. They have cut car emissions to the lowestB. They have settled their environmental problemsC. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures .28. What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph ?A. EducationB. PlanningC. Green livingD. CO reductionCOne of the latest trend（趋势）in American Childcare is Chinese au pairs. Au Pair in Stamford, for example, has got increasing numbers of request for Chinese au pairs from aero to around 4,000 since 2004. And that‘s true all across the country.―I thought it would be useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age‖ Joseph Stocke, the managing director of s company, says of his 2-year old son. ―I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future,‖ After only six months of being cared by 25-year-old woman from China, the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions, his dad says.Li Drake, a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband, had another reason for looking for an au pair from China. She didn‘t want her children to miss out on their roots.‖Because I am Chinese, my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to(接触) the language and culture.‖ she says.―Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom,‖says Suzanne Flynn, a professor in language education of Children.‖ But parents must understand that just one year with au pair is unlikely to produce wonders. Complete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.‖The popularity if au pairs from china has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children who want their children to learn Chinese. It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.29.What does that term‖ au pair‖ in the text mean?A. A mother raising her children on her ownB. A child learning a foreign language at homeC. A professor in language education of childrenD. A young foreign woman taking care of children.30. Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them ______.A. to live in China some dayB. to speak the language at homeC. to catch up wit other childrenD. to learn about the Chinese culture31. What can we infer from the text?A. Learning Chinese is becoming popular In America,B. Educated woman do better in looking after childrenC. Chinese au pairs need to improve their English Skills.D. Children can learn a foreign language well in six months.DMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under ago five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of ServiceOpen: 5 a.m Mon-Fri 7a.m. Sat—Sun .Close midnight Sun—Thur.Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35 . when paying with a smatTrip® CARD the fare is $1.25Fares for the Senior /disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip® card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTripR card and passes, please visit or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100Travel tipsavoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.if you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.32. what should you know about farecard machine?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.33. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnightB. at 3 a.m.C. at 5 amD. at 7 p.m.34. What is good about a SmarTrip card?A. It is convenient for old peopleB. It saves money for its usersC. it can be bought at any timeD. it is sold on the Internet.35. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-962-1195B.202-962-1100C.202-673-7000D.202-673-8000第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

9⽉全国英语等级考试⼆级真题阅读2014年9⽉全国英语等级考试⼆级真题（阅读） 转眼2016下半年公共英语考试即将来临，不少同学也正在准备2016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2014-2016年的真题，下⾯yjbys⽹⼩编将公共英语考试的历年真题都进⾏汇总。

2016年3⽉的PETS真题已经整理出来，今天再将2014年9⽉的PETS-2级真题整理好，提前助⼤家顺利备考、复习。

阅读理解A: 阅读下列短⽂，从每题所给的A、B、C.和D.四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。

Text 1 The first time I heard the actual London Bridge was in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, I thought it was a joke. A stupid joke at that. I mean, what sort of moron would take a perfectly good, perfectly famous bridge and move it halfway around the world to some no-name town in northwest Arizona? Back in 1962 when all this started, Lake Havasu City was nothing. A couple of shops, a couple of homes, and no tourism at all. It turns out Robert McCulloch is the moron in question, and he wasn' t quite the moron I thought he was. His 2.45 million dollar investment( 投资 ) in the 130-year-old bridge--which the British government was selling because it was about to fall into the Thames (泰晤⼠河)--ended up being the investment of a lifetime. You see McCulloch was a real businessman, among other things, and his money paid off big. He turned Lake Havasu into one of the most visited tourist at- tractions in Arizona. It took nine long years to take down the bridge, ship it brick by brick to the middle of no- where, and build it up again. When it finally did open up in 1971, it was a huge deal covered by the international press. The bridge is now a popular tourist attraction, and there' s even a mini "English Village" at the foot of the bridge with souvenirs( 纪念品 ) and real British food so you can have a good old time. Nowadays Lake Havasu is a busy town with a population of about 56,000 citizens and another2.5 million visitors each year. Most of that is during spring break when the town overflows with energetic boys and girls. Even MTV and the Girls Gone Wild people get in on the action. All thanks to that little bridge. I don' t know about you, but I' m saving my pennies. When the French get sick of that Eiffel tower, I' ll be the first to put money on it. It' ll look great in my backyard. 56. The underlined word "moron" in the first paragraph means________. A. a brave person B. a foolish person C. a famous person D. a strange person 57. Why did the British government put the London Bridge up for sale? A. It polluted the Thames. B. It was no longer popular. C. It was going to fall down. D. It could bring them the needed money. 58. What was Lake Havasu City like before 19627________. A. It was a good place for investment. B. It was known for its English Village. C. It was a small town with no tourism. D. It had a population of 56,000 citizens. 59.In the last paragraph, the author tries to be________. A. polite B. friendly C. practical D. humorous 阅读理解B: Studies over the past decade at the University of Utah show that hands-free cellphones are just as harmful to drivers as hand-held ones because it is the conversation, not the phone, that is distracting(分散) their attention. "Even though your eyes are looking right at something, when you are on the cellphone, you are not as likely to see it," says Professor David Strayer. "Ninety- nine percent of the time, it' s not that critical(危机的), but that 1% could be the time a child runs into the street," he adds. Dr. Strayer' s studies have also found that talking on a cellphone is far more distracting than talking with a passenger. Listening to the radio, to music or to a book on tape also isn' t as distracting, because it doesn' t require the same level of interaction as a conversation. But even drivers may miss some details of a book on tape if their attention is focused on driving tasks. some people can train themselves to pay extra attention to things that are important--like police officers learn to search faces in crowds. And the Utah researchers have found a rare group of "super-taskers"--about 2.5 % of the pop-ulation--who seem able to attend to more than one thing with ease. Many more people think they can effectively do several things at the same time, but they are really turning their attention rapidly between two things and not getting the full effect of either. Clearly, it is easier to put some tasks together than others. "Not all distractions are the same," says Dr. Strayer. Things like cleaning and working out can be done automatically(⾃动的) while the mind is focused elsewhere. But doing homework and texting at the same time isn' t possible. Even talking and watching TV is difficult. "Just try talking with your wife while watching football. It' s impossible," jokes Dr. Strayer. 60. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A. The harm in using phones while driving. B. The advantages of hand-held phones. C. The danger of running in the street. D. The causes of road accidents. 61. What does the example of police officers in Paragraph 2 show?A. Searching for faces require more attention than driving.B. Talking to a crowd calls for a high level of attention.C. one' s attention can be easily distracted in crowds. D. The ability to attend to two tasks can be trained. 62. "Super-taskers" can be best described as people who can________. A. do several things effectively at the same time B. turn their attention rapidly to two things C. handle all difficult tasks with ease D. pay full attention to one task 63.Which of the following can you do while talking on the phone? A.Doing homework. B. Writing a letter. C. Working out. D. Watching TV. 阅读理解C: Young women who take part in beauty contests(⽐赛) are helping to keep alive an outdated o-pinion of women : that a woman' s most important value is how she looks. Women have been working very hard through the years to change their image (形象). They have been trying to prove that the value of a woman does not lie only in her beauty. The world is just beginning to recognize that women are as smart, wise and strong in personality as men are, and that there are qualities more important than looks when judging people. When women take part in beauty contests for top prizes, they encourage people to value them for their beauty alone. It is un- fair to say that beauty alone determines one' s worth. Beauty contests not only encourage spectators(观众) to judge women by their appearance, but they encourage this idea in the contestants as well. These young women spend months losing weight to be the "right" size and learning how to dress, wear makeup, and walk just right so that some judges will consider them beautiful. I think it' s great for a woman to feel good about her appear- ance, but looks shouldn't be sought after in an extreme or unreasonable way. There are too many other, more important, things in a young woman' s life: learning, developing friendships and preparing for their future work and perhaps a family. As long as there are beauty contests, women won't be fully recognized as well-rounded human beings. 64. According to the text, women have tried to change their image by_______. A. proving they are as good as men B. paying attention to their clothes C. winning more beauty contests D. encouraging people to value their beauty 65. What do women usually do in preparation for beauty contests? A. Leam about their personality. B. Do everything for their bodies. C. Choose the right size dresses. D. Develop friendship with spectators. 66.What can we infer from the text? A. Looks determine everything. B. Wisdom carries much weight. C. Spectators should have their voices heard. D. Qualities other than looks are more important. 67. According to the author, beauty contests areA. disrespectful to womenB. unpleasant to contestantsC. necessary for modem societyD. helpful in improving women' s image 阅读理解D: It is late at night and you are still awake. Should you take a sleeping pill( 药⽚) ? People who take medicine often come to depend on it. so you lie awake knowing that the new work day will soon arrive. If this happens to you for at least one month, you may have insonmia, or sleeping problems, at an early stage. There are millions of you.., us... around the world. A new study led by Eric Nofzinger and Daniel Buysse of the University of Pittsburgh Medical School has found that you might fall asleep quicker and stay asleep longer if you try "cerebral hypo- thermia", which just means cooling down your brain. They examined twelve people who had in- somnia and twelve others who had no sleep problems. Each of them wore a soft plastic cap on their heads at bed time. The caps had tubes(软管 ) inside filled with water. The researchers moved the water through the tubes and then changed the temperature of the water. As other studies showed that people who had trouble sleeping often had more chemical reactions ( 反应) in the front of their brains, the researchers thought lowering the temperature of the brain might help. For the first two nights of testing, the patients wore no water caps. During the next two nights, the caps were worn, but the water was not cooled. Then the researchers cooled the water a little for two nights. on the final two nights of the study, the temperature of the water was made much cooler. The researchers found that the water caps did not help the insomnia patients until the tempera- ture was about 140C. Most of the patients fell asleep faster and slept better when the coolest water was moving around their heads, 68. People might suffer from an early stage of insomnia if they A. become dependent on drugs B. need to take medicine before sleep C. stay up late worrying about their jobs D. have difficulty falling asleep over a month 69. How can people' s sleeping be improved according to the study? A. Control the brain temperature. B. Put plastic caps on at the right time.C. Wear caps made of proper materials.D. Limit the cups of water taken in each day. 70. How many days did the researchers test insomnia patients? A. Two days. B. Four days. C. Six days. D. Eight days. 71. What might be the best title for the text? A. How Researchers Discovered a New Use of Water B. How Cooling the Brain May Help People Sleep C. What People Need for a Good Night' s Sleep D. What Happens in the Human Brain at Night 阅读理解E: Eating Etiquette What should you do or not do when you are eating in Britain? The British generally pay a lot of attention to good table manners. Even young children are expected to eat properly with knives and forks. We eat most of our food with cutlery. The foods we don' t eat with a knife, fork or spoon in- clude sandwiches and fruit. Things you should do If you cannot eat a certain type of food or have some special needs, tell your host several days before the dinner party. If you are a guest, it is polite to wait until your host starts eating or invites you to do so. It shows consideration. Always chew(咀嚼) and swallow(吞噬 ) all the food in your mouth before taking more or taking a drink. Always say thank you when served something. It shows your gratefulness. You may eat things like chicken with your fingers if you are having a picnic with friends or in very informal settings. Otherwise always use a knife and fork. When eating bread rolls, break off a piece before buttering. Eating it whole shows poor taste.on formal dining occasions (场合) it is good manners to take some butter from the butter dish with your bread knife and put it on your side plate. Then butter pieces of the roll using this butter. This prevents the butter in the dish getting full of small pieces of bread as it is passed around. In a restaurant, it is normal to pay for your food by putting your money on the plate the bill comes on. 72. Who will find the text most helpful? A. Host families. B. British travelers. C. Newcomers in Britain. D. Waiters in a restaurant. 73. Which of the following can be considered proper table manners in Britain? A. Cutting butter into small pieces. B. Eating fruits with a knife and fork. C. Waiting for the hosts to start first. D. Taking a drink while having food. 74. When eating bread rolls in formal settings, you are advised to eat them A.with butter B. piece b y p i e c e / p > p > 0 0 C . w i t h y o u r f i n g e r s / p > p > 0 0 D . o n y o u r s i d e p l a t e / p > p > 0 0 7 5 . T h e u n d e r l i n e d w o r d &q u o t ; c u t l e r y &q u o t ; i n t h e t e x t r e f e r s t o / p > p > 0 0 A . s a l t / p > p > 0 0 B . k n i f e , f o r k o r s p o o n / p > p > 0 0 C . d r i n k s / p > p > 0 0 D . b u t t e r , c h e e s e o r c r e a m / p >。

2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标Ⅱ卷英语本试卷分第I卷〔选择题〕和第II卷〔非选择题〕两局部。

考试完毕后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。

考前须知：1．答第I卷前考生务必将自己的、号填写在答题卡上。

2．选出每题答案前，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框,不能答在本试卷上，否那么无效。

第I卷第一局部：听力〔共两节，总分值30分〕第二局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分值40分〕第一节(共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分)阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最正确选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

AArriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.He reported the case to the police and then sat there，lost and lonely in strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was tryin g to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can〔垃圾桶〕that had been left out on the footpath.My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.1.What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?A. Go shoppingB. Find a houseC. Join his familyD. Take a vacation2.The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from.A. a friend of his familyB. a Sydney policemanC. a letter in his papersD. a stranger in Sydney3.What does the underlined word “restored〞in the last paragraph mean?A. ShowedB. Sent outC. DeliveredD. Gave back4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. From India to Australia.B. Living in a New Country.C. Turning Trash to Treasure.D. In Search of New Friends.BSince the first Earth Day in 1970, American have gotten a lot “greener〞toward the environment. “We didn’t know at that time that there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,〞says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many, many times,〞says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day.According to US government reports, emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons. The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9. Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a safer and health ier place. A kind of “green thinking〞has become part of practices.Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.Twenty–five years ago, there were hardly any education programs for environment. Today, it’s hard to find a public school, university, or law school that does not have such a kind of program.〞Until we do that, nothing else will change! 〞say Bruce Anderson.5.According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about .A. the social movementB. recycling techniquesC. environmental problemsD. the importance of Earth Day6.Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?A. The grass–roots levelB. The business circleC. Government officialsD. University professors7.What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?A. They have cut car emissions to the lowestB. They have settled their environmental problemsC. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures.8.What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph?A. EducationB. PlanningC. Green livingD. CO reductionCOne of the latest trend〔趋势〕in American childcare is Chinese au pairs. Au Pair in Stanford, for example, has got increasing numbers of requests for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4,000 since 2004. An d that’s true all across the country.“I thought it would be useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age〞Joseph Stocke, the managing director of a company, says of his 2-year old son. “I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language i n the future,〞After only six months of being cared by a 25-year-old woman from China, the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions, his dad says.Li Drake, a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband, had another reason for looking for an au pair from China. She didn’t want her children to miss out on their roots. “Because I am Chinese, my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to (接触) the language and culture.〞she says.“Staying with a native s peaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom,〞says Suzanne Flynn, a professor in language education of children. “But parents must understand that just one year with au pair is unlikely to produce wonders. Complete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.〞The popularity of au pairs from China has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children to learn Chinese. It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.9.What does that term “au pair〞in the text mean?A. A mother raising her children on her own.B. A child learning a foreign language at home.C. A professor in language education of children.D. A young foreign woman taking care of children.10.Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them .A. to live in China some day.B. to speak the language at home.C. to catch up with other children.D. to learn about the Chinese culture.11.What can we infer from the text?A. Learning Chinese is becoming popular in America.B. Educated woman do better in looking after children.C. Chinese au pairs need to improve their English skills.D. Children can learn a foreign language well in six months.DMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail (地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of serviceOpen: 5 a.m. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. Sat.-Sun.Close: midnight Sun.-Thurs. 3a.m.Fri-Sat.nightsLast train times vary, To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip○R card, the fare is $1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/ disabled farecard or SmarTrip○R card. For more information about buying senior/ disabled farecards, SmarTrip○R cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors. or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tips (提示)·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods – before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.12.What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.13.At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight.B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m.D. At 7 p.m.14.What is good about a SmarTrip○R card?A. It is convenient for old people.B. It serves money for its users.C. It can be bought at any time.D. It is sold on the Internet.15.Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-962-1195B. 202-962-1100C. 202-637-7000D. 202-637-8000第二节〔共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分〕根据短文容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

2014年9月全国英语等级考试PETS二级笔试真题及答案详解第一节 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。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Leave early.B. Make a speech.C. Join the discussion.2. Which color shirt will the man buy?A. Red.B. Green.C. White.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. Neighbors.C. Co-workers.4. What do you know about the man?A. He’s going to Mexico.B. He’s worried about the food.C. He’s been to the hotel before.5. What will the woman probably do for the man?A. Clean the house.B. Carry the boxes.C. Cook the dishes.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出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 Harris probably want to do with Olivia?A. Have lunch.B. Watch a movie.C. Go to her office.7. When will Harris and Olivia meet? A. At 6:50. B. At 7:10. C. At 10:00.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。