英语二阶段测验5

第二阶段检测卷（测试时间：120分钟评价分值：120分）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30分）阅读下列短文，从小每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ASpending as little as $ 5 a day on some one else could sig ni fica ntly boost happ in ess, the team at the Uni versity of British Columbia found.Their experime nts on more tha n 630 America ns showed they were measurably happier when they spent money on others —even if they thought spending the moneyon themselves would make them happier.“ We wan ted to test our theory that how people spe nd their money is at least a s important as how much money they earn，” said Elizabeth Dunn, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia. They asked their 600 volunteers first to rate theirgen eral happ in ess ，report their ann ual in come and detail their mon thly spe ndingincluding bills, gifts for themselves, gifts for others and donations to charity.“ No matter how much in come each pers on made ，those who spe nt money on others reported greater happ in ess, while those who spe nt more on themselves did not，” Dunn said in a stateme nt.Dunn's team also surveyed 16 employees at a compa ny in Bost on before and afterthey received an annual profit sharing bonus of between $ 3 ，000 and $ 8 ，000.“ Employees who devoted mo re of their bonus to pro-social spending experieneedgreater happ in ess after receiv ing the bonus, and the manner in which they spe nt that bonus was a more importa nt predictor of their happ in ess tha n the size of the bonus itself ，” they wrote in their report, published in the journal Scienee.They gave their volun teers $ 5 or $ 20 and half got clear in structi ons on howto spe nd it. Those who spe nt the moneyon some one or somethi ng else reported feeli ng happier about it.“ These findings suggest that very minor cha nges in spe nding allocati ons ——aslittle as $ 5 —may be eno ugh to produce real gains in happ in ess on a give n day，”Dunn said.1. What is the general idea of the passage?A. The more you earn, the greater happ in ess you will get.B. Spending more money on yourself will make you happier.C. If you spe nd money on some one else, you will feel happier.D. You can spe nd only $ 5 a day on some one else to get happ in ess.2. The underlined word “ boost ” in the first paragraph probably means _______________A. help to find B . help to bring C . help to in crease D . help to get3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Those who spend more money on others can get much more bonus.B. People usually think spending money on themselves will make them happier.C. Very small cha nges in spe nding your money may be eno ugh to gain happ in ess.D. Researchers think that how people spend their money is at least as important as how much money they earn.4. Dunn is _______ .A. an employee in a companyB. a psychologist at a universityC. a reporter in a journalD. a volunteer in the experiment语篇解读：通过实验表明给别人花钱（哪怕仅仅五美元）更能给自己带来快乐。

全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题五及答案第二部分：英语知识运用第一节：单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．1. -----Nancy is not coming tonight.----- But she _____!A. promisesB. promisedC. will promiseD. had promised2. We've made some achievements, but there is still a long way _____.A. goingB. to goC. goneD. to be gone3. Dr. Bethune began to work the _____ he arrived at the front.A. momentB. placeC. wayD. reason4. ----- This pen isn't yours, is it?----- _____.A. Yes, it's not mineB. No, yours is biggerC. No, it's my friend'sD. Yes, mine's a red one5. ----- Thanks for the_____ you did me to move away the stone.----- That's all right.A. favourB. goodC. troubleD. kindness6. She won't be afraid as _____ as you are here.A. longB. wellC. soonD. far7. It isn't quite _____whether she will take the advice.A. sureB. rightC. certainD. exact8. Shirley _____a book about China last year but I don't know whether she has finished it.A. has writtenB. wroteC. had writtenD. was writing9. _____the children to bed, she began to correct the students' exercises.A. SendingB. Being sentC. sentD. Having sent10. Nobody noticed the thief slip into the house because the lights happened to _____.A. be put upB. give inC. be turned onD. go out11. Why do you want a new job_____ you've got such a good one already?A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when12. He insisted that his brother ____ the window. It was clear that someone else brokethe window.A. should not breakB. should not have brokenC. hadn't brokenD. would not break13. ----- Can you come on Monday or Tuesday?----- I'm afraid _____day is possible.A. eitherB. neitherC. someD. any14. ----- Don't forget to come to my birthday party, Mr. Wang. ----- _____.A. No, I don'tB. Yes, I can'tC. No, I won'tD. Yes, I'm sure15. Tom's father, as well as his mother, _____in New York for a few more days.A. suggest him to stayB. suggested him that he should stayC. suggest him stayingD. suggests he stay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、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．Most people agree that fencing (击剑) is one sport in which a person must be at least 30 years old before he learns all he needs to know about the sport. (16 ) Clark Summers of the University of Detroit (17 ) that this doesn't always have to be (18 ).Clark is a different kind of fencer in a lot of (19 ). He is American, while most fencers are from the (20 ) of Europe. He is black while most fencers in the past have been (21 ). And he is (22 ) 22 years old.Many people (23) that Clark is the most promising fencer in this country today. Although he is young, he has been able to (24) the necessary skills. Already he has won a number of fencing contest (竟赛) (25) older fencers. He is almost (26) to become a member of the U. S. Olympic(奥林匹克 ) fencing team!"There is no (27) danger in fencing, today, Clark says. "But I never (28) that fencing was not always a sport. In the old days, People fenced to(29)a quarrel. Each match was a matter of (30) If that (31) true in the matches I (32) in today, every touch against me would mean that I (33) wounded or killed. So I try to play (34) l were fencing for my life. I don't like, the idea of being (35) ! " 16. A. And B. But C. Then D. So17. A. heard B. has thought C. has shown D. suggested18. A. true B. wrong B. clear D. clever19. A. sense B. sports C. ways D. times20. A. countries B. east C. west D. schools21. A. brave B. strong C. white D. young22. A. at least B. not C. already D. only23. A. expect B. think C. hope D. find24. A. study B. know C. improve D. master25. A. with B. over C. against B. instead of26. A. ready B. able C. going D. certain27. A. large B. such C. real D. little28. A. think B. agree C. forget D. remember29. A. make B. pick C. start D. settle30. A. joy and sorrow B. life and death C. success and failure D .brightness and darkness31. A. should be B. came C. were D. is32. A. play B. go C. work D. stay33. A. would get B. were C. was D. had been34. A. even if B. as C. if D. as if35. A. a fencer B. a winner C. missed D. killed第三部分：阅读理解A Stage plays, at first, seem a lot like films. Both use actors and dialogue and scenery. But if you try to make a film by setting up a camera in front of the stage, you will find it won’t work. A film made in this way will leave the audience cold. An d even worse you’ll b3e wasting a powerful tool --- the camera.A stage is actually a box. One side of the box has been removed so the audience can see what’s going on inside. The actors remain at a fixed audience. In the film, however, the camera can bring the audience up close and fix their attention on small but important things: a frightened look, a whisper, a trembling of hands.The camera offers the film maker freedom allowing him to move easily across barriers(界限) of time and space. He can show his action in real cities and on real farms. He can also use the camera to change the scene dozens of times in one film. No expert of the stage can do this.36. The main idea of the text is that ________ .A. stage plays and films are two different kinds of artB. it is always disappointing to turn play into filmsC. films have certain advantages(长处) over stage playsD. the camera has made film making easy and possible37. What is wrong with making a film by setting up a camera before the stage ?A. Fewer and fewer people will go to the theatre.B. The audience cannot see what is going on on the stage.C. The scene cannot be changed from time to time.D. The powerful camera cannot be made good use of.38. Which of the following can show that the camera is a powerful tool ?A. It can move easily.B. It can make small things look larger.C. It can show things in the future.D. It can give us a scene of realism.39. In what way are plays different from film ?A. Films often use real scenery while plays don’t.B. Films can show the past while plays can’t.C. Films change scenes while plays don’t.D. Film audience can move while play audience can’t.40. A suitable title for this text is _______.A. Stage Plays and FilmB. The Powerful CameraC. Fewer Plays, More FilmsD. Less Waste, More FreedomBCars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes ! Hurry !FREE with every packet of SPLASH! Your personal lucky number!Will be among the 500,000 Winners!Use SPLASH for the SOFTEST …QIUCKEST…WHITEST WASH!DON’T DELAY … BUY A PACKET TODAY!41. This is __________.A. an introduction to some productsB. An advertisement for selling goodsC. a direction of a kind of washing machineD. A notice about a football game42. If you want to get prize, ________.A. don’t delay joining us in playingB. You should buy 500,000 packets of splashC. please buy a packet of splashD. Please drive a car as quickly as possible43. Those who bought a packet of splash ________.A. are sure to win a prizeB. Are sure to be among the 500,000 winnersC. could get 500,000D. Could get the personal lucky number44. Splash is _________.A. a certain kind of material used for washing in high qualityB. something like a machine used to wash clothesC. the softest, quickest, and whitest car to driveD. one of thousands of prizes for players to win45. Which of the following diagrams (图解) shows the correct relation ?●: prize ▲: personal lucky number ★: splash ■: carsA. ■→▲→★→●B. ●→★→■→▲C. ★→▲→●→■D. ■→★→▲→●CDifferent Customs and CulturesIf an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb andforefinger into a circle. That means OK. But in Brazil, the very sign is considered to be rude. In Poland, a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess. The number must be an odd(奇数) one. Besides, the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers. And usually, red rose is a sign of love.Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disapproval. To our heads to show disapproval. To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria.(保加利亚)The differences in customs and cultures in the world are really noticeable. We should learn more about them to avoid them to avoid embarrassment(窘迫). Then, would you please remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.46. In Poland, if a man gives some odd red roses to woman as a present, it means that he _____.A. will invite her to a dinner partyB. has not been in love with herC. will invite her to a ballD. has fallen in love with her47. If a Brazilian puts his thumb and index(食指) into a circle, it shows that he _____ you.A. will be friends withB. is not satisfied withC. is willing to helpD. is satisfied with48. In Poland, it is _____ for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flower somebody presented to her.A. impoliteB. PoliteC. expectedD. unexpected49. In Bulgaria, if a man nods, it means that he _______ with you.A. will have a talkB. disagreesC. will shake handsD. agrees50. The sentence “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” means that _______.A. we should learn from the RomansB. we should work as the Romans doC. we should obey its customs when we are entering a country.D. we have been RomansDThe English author (writer), Richard Savage, was once living in London in great poverty. In order to earn (make) a little money he had written the story of his life, but not many copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the skill of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two the doctor sent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor savage ha dn’t any money and couldn’t pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks be sent it to him again asking for his money. In the end he came to Savage’shouse and asked him for payment, sayi ng to Savage, “You know you owe your life to me and I expected some gratitude (thankfulness) from you. ”“I agree,” said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and to prove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.”With these words he handed to him two copies entitle, THE LIFE OF RICHARD SAVES.51.The best title for this text should be ______.A. A Poor English WriterB. A Skilled DoctorC. A Life for a LifeD. The Life of Richard Savage52. In the text the underlined sentence, Savage was living from hand to mouth, means _______.A. Savage had clothes to wear and food to eatB. Savage had no money to buy clothes and foodC. Savage was very poor and illD. Savage was too poor to live on53. According to the text we can imagine that _______.A. the doctor was poor tooB. the doctor was skilled and kindC. the doctor was skilled but cruel D,. the doctor was glad to have got the two books54. The writer wrote this story just to tell us ______ .A. a funny storyB. an unhappy storyC. a miserable storyD. an ungrateful story55. Which statement is not true ?A. It was the doctor who cured Savage.B. If it hadn’t been because of the doctor, Savage might have died.C. The doctor sent bills to Savage for money.D. The doctor himself come to see Savage again.第四部分：写作第一节：短文改错此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。

全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题五（含答案分析）1. -----Nancy is not ing tonight. ..jo ___. ----- But she _____! ..jo ___. A. promisesJo ___ B. promisedJo ___ C.will promiseJo ___ D. had promised ..jo ___. 2. We've ___de some achievements, but there is still a long way_____. ..jo ___. A. goingJo ___Jo ___B. to goJo ___Jo ___ C. goneJo ___Jo ___ D. to be gone ..jo ___. 3. Dr. Bethune began to work the _____ he arrived at the front. ..jo ___.A. moment Jo ___B. pla ___ Jo ___C. way Jo ___D.reason ..jo ___. 4. ----- This pen isn't yours, is it? ..jo ___. ----- _____. ..jo ___. A. Yes, it's not mineJo ___Jo ___ B. No, yours is bigger ..jo ___. C. No, it's myfriend'sJo ___Jo ___ D. Yes, mine's a red one ..jo ___. 5. ----- Thanks for the_____ you did me to move away the stone. ..jo ___. ----- That's all right. ..jo ___. A. favourJo ___B. goodJo ___ C. troubleJo ___ D. kindness ..jo ___. 6. She won't be afraid as _____ as you are here. ..jo ___. A. longJo ___Jo ___B. wellJo ___Jo ___ C. soonJo ___Jo ___ D. far ..jo ___. 7. It isn't quite _____whether shewill take the advi ___. ..jo ___. A. sureJo ___Jo ___B. rightJo ___Jo ___ C. ___rtainJo ___Jo ___D. exact ..jo ___.8. Shirley _____a book about China last year but I don'tknow whether she has finished it. ..jo ___. A. has writtenJo ___B. wroteJo ___ C. had writtenJo ___D. was writing ..jo ___. 9. _____the children to bed, she began to correct the students' exercises. ..jo ___. A. SendingJo___B. Being sentJo ___C. sentJo ___ D. Having sent ..jo___. 10. Nobody noti ___d the thief slip into the house because the lights happened to _____. ..jo ___. A. be put upJo ___B. give in Jo ___ C. be turned onJo ___D. goout ..jo ___. 11. Why do you want a new job_____ you've got such a good one already? ..jo ___. A. thatJo ___Jo ___ B. whereJo ___Jo ___ C. whichJo ___Jo ___ D. when ..jo ___. 12. He insisted that his brother ____ the window. It was clear that someone else broke ..jo ___. the window. ..jo___. A. should not break Jo ___Jo ___B. should not have broken ..jo ___. C. hadn't brokenJo ___Jo ___ D. would not break ..jo ___. 13. ----- Can you e on Monday orTuesday? ..jo ___. ----- I'm afraid _____day ispossible. ..jo ___. A. eitherJo ___ B. neitherJo ___ C. someJo ___ D. any ..jo ___. 14. ----- Don't forget to e to my birthday ___, Mr. Wang. ----- _____. ..jo ___. A. No, I don'tJo ___ B. Yes, I can'tJo ___ C. No, I won'tJo ___ D. Yes, I'm sure ..jo ___. 15. Tom's father, as well as hismother, _____in New York for a few more days. ..jo ___. A. suggest him to stayJo ___Jo ___B. suggested him that he should stay ..jo ___. C. suggest him staying Jo ___Jo ___D. suggests he stay第二节：完形填空 ..jo ___. Jo ___阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．Jo ___Most people agree that fencing (击剑) is one sport in which a person must be at least 30 years old before he learns all he needs to know about the sport. (16 ) Clark Summers of the University of Detroit (17 ) that thisdoesn't always have to be (18 ). ..jo ___. Jo ___Clark is a different kind of fen ___r in a lot of (19 ). He is American, while most fen ___rs are from the (20 ) of Europe. He is black while most fen ___rs in the past have been (21 ). And he is (22 ) 22 years old. ..jo ___. Jo___Many people (23) that Clark is the most promising fen___r in this country today. Although he is young, he has been able to (24) the ne ___ssary skills. Already he has won a number of fencing contest (竟赛) (25) older fen___rs. He is almost (26) to bee a member of the U. S. Olympic(奥林匹克 ) fencing team! ..jo ___. Jo ___"There is no (27) danger in fencing, today, Clark says. "But I never (28) that fencing was not always a sport. In the old days, People fen ___d to(29)a quarrel. Each ___tch was a ___tter of (30) If that (31) true in the ___tches I (32) in today, every touch against me would mean that I (33) wounded or killed. So I try to play (34) l were fencing for my life. I don't like, the idea of being (35) ! " 16. A. And Jo ___B. But Jo ___Jo ___C. Then Jo ___Jo ___D. So ..jo ___. 17. A. heard Jo ___B. has thought Jo ___C. has shownJo ___ D. suggested ..jo ___. 18. A. true Jo ___B. wrong Jo ___Jo___B. clear Jo ___Jo ___D. clever ..jo ___. 19. A. sense Jo ___B. sports Jo ___Jo ___C. ways Jo ___Jo ___D. times ..jo ___. 20. A. countries B. east Jo ___Jo ___C. west Jo ___Jo ___D. schools ..jo ___. 21. A. brave Jo ___B. strong Jo___Jo ___C. whiteJo ___Jo ___D. young ..jo ___. 22. A. at least Jo ___B. not Jo ___Jo ___C. already Jo ___ D.only ..jo ___. 23. A. expectJo ___B. think Jo ___Jo ___C. hope Jo ___Jo ___D. find ..jo ___. 24. A. study Jo ___B. knowJo ___Jo ___C. improve Jo ___ D. ___ster ..jo ___. 25.A. with Jo ___B. overJo ___Jo ___C. against Jo ___ B.instead of ..jo ___. 26. A. ready Jo ___B. able Jo ___Jo___C. going Jo ___Jo ___D. ___rtain ..jo ___. 27. A. large Jo ___B. such Jo ___Jo ___C. real Jo ___Jo ___D.little ..jo ___. 28. A. think Jo ___B. agreeJo ___Jo ___C. forget Jo ___Jo ___D. remember ..jo ___. 29. A. ___ke Jo___B. pick Jo ___Jo ___C. start Jo ___Jo ___D. settle ..jo ___. 30. A. joy and sorrow Jo ___Jo ___ B. life and deathJo ___C. suess and failure Jo ___Jo ___D .brightness and darkness ..jo ___. 31. A. should be B. cameJo ___Jo ___C. were Jo ___Jo ___D. is ..jo ___. 32. A. playJo ___ B. go Jo ___Jo ___C. work Jo ___Jo ___D. stay ..jo ___. 33. A. would get B. wereJo ___Jo ___C. was Jo ___Jo ___D. had been ..jo ___. 34. A. even if Jo ___B. as Jo ___Jo ___C. if Jo ___Jo ___D. as if ..jo ___. 35. A. a fen ___r B. a winnerJo ___ C. missed Jo ___ D. killed第三部分：阅读理解Jo ___ AJo ___ Stage plays, at first, seem a lot like films. Both use actors and dialogue and s ___nery. But if you try to ___ke a film by setting up a camera in front of the stage, you will find it won’t work. A film ___de inthis way will leave the au ___n ___ cold. And even worse you’ll b3e wasting a powerful tool --- the camera. ..jo___. Jo ___ A stage is actually a box. One side of the box has been removed so the au ___n ___ can see what’s going on inside. The actors re ___in at a fixed au ___n ___. In the film, however, the camera can bring the au ___n ___ up close and fix their attention on s ___ll but important things: a frightened look, a whisper, a trembling of hands. ..jo ___. Jo ___ The camera offers the film ___ker ___ allowing him to move easily across barriers(界限) of time and spa ___. He can show his action in real cities and on real farms. He can also use the camera to change the s ___ne dozens of times in one film. No expert of the stage can do this.36. The ___in idea of the text is that ________ . ..jo ___.A. stage plays and films are two different kinds ofart ..jo ___. B. it is always disappointing to turn play into films ..jo ___. C. films have ___rtain advantages(长处) over stage plays ..jo ___. D. the camera has ___de film ___ easy and possible ..jo ___. 37. What is wrong with ___ a film by setting up a camera before the stage ? ..jo ___.A. Fewer and fewer people will go to the theatre. ..jo ___.B. The au ___n ___ cannot see what is going on on the stage. ..jo ___.C. The s ___ne cannot be changed from time to time. ..jo ___.D. The powerful camera cannot be ___de good use of. ..jo ___. 38. Which of the following can show that the camera is a powerful tool ? ..jo ___. A. It can move easily.Jo ___Jo ___B. It can ___ke s ___ll things look larger. ..jo ___. C. It can show things in the future.Jo___D. It can give us a s ___ne of reali ___. ..jo ___. 39. In what way are plays different from film ? ..jo ___. A. Films often use real s ___nery while plays don’t. ..jo___. B. Films can show the past while plays can’t. ..jo___. C. Films change s ___nes while plays don’t. ..jo ___.D. Film au ___n ___ can move while play au ___n ___ can’t. ..jo ___. 40. A suitable title for this text is_______. ..jo ___. A. Stage Plays and FilmJo ___Jo ___B. The Powerful Camera ..jo ___. C. Fewer Plays, More FilmsJo ___ D. Less Waste, More FreedomBCars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes ! Hurry ! ..jo ___. FREE with every packet of SPLASH! Your personal luckynumber! ..jo ___. Will be among the 500,000 Winners! ..jo___. Use SPLASH for the SOFTEST … ..jo ___. QIUCKEST…WHITEST WASH! ..jo ___. DON’T DELAY … BUY A PACKET TODAY!41. This is __________. ..jo ___. A. an introduction tosome productsJo ___B. An advertisement for sellinggoods ..jo ___. C. a direction of a kind of washing___chine D. A noti ___ about a football game ..jo ___. 42.If you want to get prize, ________. ..jo ___. A. don’tdelay joining us in playingJo ___B. You should buy 500,000 packets of splash ..jo ___. C. please buy a packet ofsplashJo ___D. Please drive a car as quickly aspossible ..jo ___. 43. Those who bought a packet of splash________. ..jo ___. A. are sure to win a prizeJo ___Jo___B. Are sure to be among the 500,000 winners ..jo ___. C. could get 500,000Jo ___Jo ___D. Could get the personallucky number ..jo ___. 44. Splash is _________. ..jo ___.A. a ___rtain kind of ___terial used for washing in high quality ..jo ___.B. something like a ___chine used to wash clothes ..jo ___.C. the softest, quickest, and whitest carto drive ..jo ___. D. one of thousands of prizes for players to win ..jo ___. 45. Which of the following diagrams (图解) shows the correct relation ? ..jo ___. ●: prize ▲: personal lucky number ★: splash ■: cars ..jo___. A. ■→▲→★→●Jo ___Jo ___B. ●→★→■→▲ ..jo ___. C. ★→▲→●→■ Jo ___ D. ■→★→▲→●CDifferent Customs and CulturesJo ___If an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb and forefinger into a circle. That means OK. But in Brazil, the very sign is considered to be rude. In Poland, a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess. The number must be an odd(奇数) one. Besides, the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers. And usually, red rose is a sign of love. ..jo ___. Jo___Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disapproval. To our heads to show disapproval. To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria.(保加利亚) ..jo ___. Jo ___Thedifferen ___s in customs and cultures in the world are really noti ___able. We should learn more about them to avoid them to avoid embarras ___ent(窘迫). Then, would you please remember: When in Rome, do as the Ro ___ns do.46. In Poland, if a ___n gives some odd red roses to wo___n as a present, it means that he _____. ..jo ___. A. will invite her to a dinner ___Jo ___ B. has not been in love with her ..jo ___. C. will invite her to a ballJo___Jo ___ D. has fallen in love with her ..jo ___. 47. If a Brazilian puts his thumb and index(食指) into a circle, it shows that he _____ you. ..jo ___. A. will be friends withJo ___Jo ___ B. is not satisfied with ..jo ___. C. is willing to helpJo ___Jo ___Jo ___D. is satisfied with ..jo ___. 48. In Poland, it is _____ for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flower somebody presented to her. ..jo ___. A. impoliteJo ___B. PoliteJo ___Jo ___C. expectedJo ___ D. unexpected ..jo ___. 49. In Bulgaria, if a ___n nods, it means that he _______ with you. ..jo ___.A. will have a talkJo ___B. disagrees Jo ___C. will shake handsJo ___D. agrees ..jo ___. 50. The senten ___ “When in Rome, do as the Ro ___ns do” means that _______. ..jo___. A. we should learn from the Ro ___nsJo ___B. we should work as the Ro ___ns do ..jo ___. C. we should obey its customs when we are entering a country.Jo ___D. we have been Ro ___nsDJo ___The English author (writer), Richard Savage, was on ___ living in London in great poverty. In order to earn ( ___ke) a little money he had written the story of his life, but not ___ny copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the skill of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two the doctor sent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor savage hadn’t any money and couldn’t pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks be sent it to him again askingfor his money. In the end he came to Savage’s house and asked him for payment, saying to Savage, “You know you owe your life to me and I expected some gratitude(thankfulness) from you. ” ..jo ___. Jo ___“I agree,”said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and to prove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.” With these words he handed to him two copies entitle, THE LIFE OF RICHARD S ___ES.51.The best title for this text should be ______. ..jo___. A. A Poor English WriterJo ___Jo ___ B. A Skilled Doctor ..jo ___. C. A Life for a LifeJo ___Jo ___Jo ___D. The Life of Richard Savage ..jo ___. 52. In the text the underlined senten ___, Savage was living from hand to mouth, means _______. ..jo ___. A. Savage had clothes to wear and food to eat ..jo ___. B. Savage had no money to buy clothes and food ..jo ___. C. Savage was very poor and illJo ___ D. Savage was too poor to live on ..jo ___. 53. Aording to the text we can i ___gine that _______. ..jo___. A. the doctor was poor tooJo ___Jo ___B. the doctor was skilled and kind ..jo ___. C. the doctor was skilled but cruel D,. the doctor was glad to have got the two books ..jo ___. 54. The writer wrote this story just to___ us ______ . ..jo ___. A. a funny storyJo ___Jo ___Jo ___B. an unhappy story ..jo ___. C. a miserable storyJo___Jo ___Jo ___D. an ungrateful story ..jo ___. 55. Which statement is not true ? ..jo ___. A. It was the doctor who cured Savage.Jo ___ ..jo ___. B. If it hadn’t been because of the doctor, Savage might have ___d. ..jo ___. C. The doctor sent bills to Savage for money. ..jo ___. D. The doctor himself e to see Savage again.第四部分：写作 ..jo ___. 第一节：短文改错 ..jo ___. Jo ___此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。

2021年全国公共英语PETS二级试题及答案（卷五）It was raining. I went into a caféand asked for a coffee. 1 I was waiting for my drink, I realized that there were other people in the place, but I sensed 2 . I saw their bodies, but I couldn't feel their souls 3 their souls belonged to the 4 .I stood up and walked between the tables. When I came to the biggest computer, I saw a thin, small man 5 in front of it. "I'm Steve", he finally answered after I asked him a couple of times what his name was. "I can't talk with you. I'm 6 ", he said. He was chatting online and, 7 , he was playing a computer game—a war game. I was 8 .Why didn't Steve want to talk with me? I tried 9 to speak to that computer geek (怪人),10 not a word came out of his mouth. I touched his shoulder, but no reaction (反应). I was11 . I put my hand in front of the monitor, and he started to shout, " 12 !"I took a few steps back, wondering if all those people in the caféwere looking at me. I _ 13 , and saw nobody showed any interest.14 , I realized that the people there were having a nice conversation with their machines, not with people. They were more 15 having a relationship with the 16 , particularly Steve. I wouldn't want to 17 the future of human beings if they preferred sharing their lives with machines 18 with people.I was worried and I sank in my thoughts. I didn't even 19 that thecoffee was bad, 20 Steve didn't notice there was a person next to him.1. A. Before B. Since C. Although D. While2. A. pain B. loneliness C. sadness D. fear3. A. because B. when C. until D. unless4. A. home B. world C. net D. cafe5. A. sleeping B. laughing C. sitting D. learning6. A. busy B. thirsty C. tired D. sick7. A. first of all B. just then C. at the same time D. by that time8. A. surprised B. delighted C. moved D. frightened9. A. once B. again C. first D. even10. A. but B. so C. if D. or11. A. excited B. respected C. afraid D. unhappy12. A. Shut up B. Enjoy yourself C. Leave me alone D. Help me out.13. A. walked about B. walked out C. raised my hand D. raised my head14. A. From then on B. At that moment C. In all D. Above all15. A. interested in B. tired of C. careful about D. troubled by16. A. computer B. soul C. shop D. geek17. A. tell B. plan C. imagine D. design18. A. other than B. instead of C. except for D. as well as19. A. pretend B. understand C. insist D. realize20. A. as if B. just as C. just after D. even though答案：1~5 DBACC 6~10 ACABA 11~15 DCDBA 16~20 ACBDBHaving left the town, the girl stopped the car at the landing near the entrance of the bay (海湾). She stepped into the 1 and rowed out silently. The tide was rushing to the entrance and2 to the wild open sea. She had to row across the bay to reach3 side. The waves struck against the side of the boat,4 and uneven; it became5 difficult to row. If she6 for a moment, the tide would push the boat back towards the7 .She wasn't even halfway, 8 she was already tired and her hands 9 from pulling on the rough wooden oars (船桨). “I'm never going to 10 it”, she thought. She rested the oars on her knees and 11 her head helplessly, then looked up as she 12 the boat shift (晃动) against the tide.The east wind , which had swung (旋转) around from the south-west, 13 her help and pushed the boat towards the mountains. It was going to be 14 . Her hands weren't so painful. Her chest didn’t feel as if it was about to burst 15 .The lights of the town became 16 . one of the oars banged against the side of the boat and she 17 it with a start. Had she been asleep, or just 18 ? She looked over her shoulder. She was almost on the beach. The girl gave one last 19 on the oars to ground the boat, and then lay backagainst the seat. She listened to the waves 20 and knew she had come home. Far across the moonlit bay the lights were no more than a sparkling chain.1. A. car B. boat C. ship D. mail2. A. beside B. before C. behind D. beyond3. A. another B. other C. either D. the other4. A. deep B. calm C. gentle D. rough5. A. more B. less C. as D. least6. A. slept B. continued C. rested D. rowed7. A. home B. mountains C. south-west D. entrance8. A. if B. so C. but D. since9. A. hurt B. ruined C. troubled D. broke10. A. get B. make C. keep D. take11. A. mined B. dropped C. cocked D. raised12. A. saw B. made C. heard D. felt13. A. got to B. came to C. sent for D. reached for14. A. difficult B. serious C. all right D. certain enough15. A. any more B. still more C. no more D. once more16. A. brighter B. bigger C. closer D. smaller17. A. destroyed B. threw C. repaired D. seized18. A. dreaming B. guessing C. inventing D. expecting19. A. blow B. hit C. pull D. strike20. A. anxiously B. happily C. sadly D. carefully答案：1~5 BDDDA 6~10 CDCAB 11~15 BDBCA 16~20 DDACBHave you ever had to decide whether to go shopping or stay home and watch TV on a weekend? Now you 1 do both at the same time. Home shopping television networks (网络) have become a 2 for many people to shop without 3 having to leave their homes.Some shoppers are 4 of department stores and supermarkets—5 the crowds, waiting in long lines, and sometimes 6 of finding anything they want to buy. They’d rather sit quietly at home in front of the TV set and 7 a friendly announcer describe a product 8 a model shows it. And they can 9 around the clock, buying something 10 by making a phone call.Department stores and even mail-under companies are 11 to join in the success of home shopping. Large department stores are busy 12 their own TV channels(频道)to encourage TV shopping in the future. 13 can ask questions about products and place 14 , all through their TV sets.Will shopping by television 15 take the place of shopping in stores? Some industry managers think so. 16 many people find shopping at a 17 store a great enjoyment. And for many shoppers, it is still important to 18 or try on dresses they want to buy. That’s 19 specialists say that in the future, home shopping will 20 together with store shopping but willnever entirely replace (取代) it.1. A. must B. should C. shall D. can2. A. programme B. way C. reason D. purpose3. A. ever B. never C. still D. once4. A. proud B. fond C. tired D. careful5. A. fighting B. striking C. treating D. stopping6. A. sense B. doubt C. hope D. feeling7. A. see B. watch C. let D. notice8. A. until B. since C. if D. while9. A. shop B. wait C. turn D. deliver10. A. suitably B. cheaply C. simply D. hardly11. A. nervous B. lucky C. equal D. eager12. A. putting up B. making up C. setting up D. looking up13. A. Guests B. Assistants C. Managers D. Customers14. A. orders B. goods C. books D. answers15. A. lastly B. finally C. especially D. fortunately16. A. Then B. Yet C. However D. Therefore17. A. general B. popular C. real D. true18. A. design B. make C. wear D. touch19. A. how B. why C. what D. when20. A. exist B. practice D. follow D. appear答案：1~5 DBACA 6~10 CBDAC 11~15 DCDAB 16~20 BCDBAHidden passengers traveling in ships, trams, or even cars can be a terrible trouble —especially when they are insects. As for this, there is a great 1 between human beings; and insects. The former 2 every possible effort to avoid being discovered, while the latter quickly 3 attention to themselves.We can only show mercy to the 4 man who had to slop his car soon after 5 from a country village to drive to London. Hearing a strange noise from the 6 of the car, he naturally got out to 7 the wheels carefully, but he found nothing wrong, so he 8 his way. Again the noise began, 9 and became even louder. Quickly 10 his head, the man saw what appeared to be a great 11 cloud following the car. When he stopped at a village further on, he was told that a queen bee must be hidden in his car as there were thousands of bees 12 .On learning this, the man drove away .as quickly as possible. After an hour's 13 driving, he arrived safely in London, where he parked his car outside a 14 and went in- It was not long 15 a customer who had seen him arrive 16 in to inform him that his car was17 with bees. The poor driver was 18 that the best way should be to call a 19 . In a short time the man arrived. He found the unwelcome passenger hidden near the wheels at the back. of the car. Very thankful to the driver for this 20 gift, the bee-keeper took the queen and her thousand of followers home in alarge box.1. A. connection B. difference C. communication D. similarity2. A. do B. take C. make D. try3. A. give B. keep C. pay D. draw4. A. unfortunate B. careless C. unpleasant D. hopeless5. A. passing by B. leaving out C. setting out D. getting up6. A. front B. back C. left D. right7. A. clean B. change C. test D. examine8. A. drove B. continued C. pushed D. forced9. A. normally B. gently C. actually D. immediately10. A. hiding B. turning C. shaking D. raising11. A. black B. beautiful C. white D. colorful12. A. below B. ahead C. nearby D. behind13. A. boring B. careful C. exciting D. hard14. A. hotel B. museum C. hospital D. school15. A. when B. after C. until D. before16. A. broke B. moved C. hurried D. dropped17. A. crowded B. covered C. filled D. equipped18. A. advised B. required C. ordered D. requested19. A. bee-keeper B. policeman C. waiter D. repairman20. A. unfamiliar B. unknown C. unexpected D. uncertain答案：1~5 BCDAC 6~10 BDBDB 11~15 ACDAD 16~20 CBAACLearning to AcceptI learned how to accept life as it is from my father. 1 , he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was 2 and ill.My father was 3 a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness 4 all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is5 . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started 6 about life, and I told them about one of my 7 . I said that we must very often give things up 8 we grow --- our youth, our beauty, our friends --- but it always 9 that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 10 up. He said, “But, Peter, I gave up11 ! What did I gain?”I thought and thought, but I couldn’t think of anything to say. 12 , he answered his own question: “I 13 the love of my family,”I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness.I was also 14 by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated (愤怒的) at someone, I 15 remember his words and become 16 . If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be 17 to give up my small irritations. In this18 , I learned the power of acceptance from my father.Sometimes I 19 what other things I could have learned from him if Ihad listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am grateful for this one 20 .1. A. Afterwards B. Therefore C. However D. Meanwhile2. A. tired B. weak C. poor D. slow3. A. already B. still C. only D. once4. A. took B. threw C. sent D. put5. A. impossible B. difficult C. stressful D. Hopeless6. A. worrying B. caring C. talking D. asking7. A. decisions B. experiences C. ambitions D. beliefs8. A. as B. since C. before D. till9. A. suggests B. promises C. seems D. requires10. A. spoke B. turned C. summed D. opened11. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything12. A. Surprisingly B. Immediately C. Naturally D. Certainly13. A. had B. accepted C. gained D. enjoyed14. A. touched B. astonished C. attracted D. warned15. A. should B. could C. would D. might16. A. quiet B. calm C. Relaxed D. happy17. A. ready B. likely C. free D. able18. A. case B. form C. method D. way19. A. doubt B. wonder C. know D. guess20. A. award B. gift C. lesson D. word答案：1~5 CBDAB 6~10 CDACA 11~15 DACAC 16~20 BDDBBThe battle was followed by a terrible storm. Therefore, it wasn’t until October 26 that Vice Admiral (海军中将) Collingwood was 1 to send off his report to Britain 2 the victory and Nelson’s death.He chose 3 the task one of the smallest ships in his fleet. Pickle, 4 by Captain Lapenotiere. In spite of 5 winds and rough seas. Pickle made the 6 of more than 1,000 miles in just over eight days, 7 Falmouth on the morning of November 4.From there. Captain Lapenotiere 8 a fast post chaise (轻便马车) to London, traveling9 for 37 hours. He reached the Admiralty in Whitehall at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6—less than 11 days after he had 10 Collingwood.Most of the officials had gone to bed 11 , but the secretary was still 12 in the famous Board Room. Lapenotiere hurried in and 13 the report with the simple words; “Sir, we have gained a great victory. But we have 14 Lord Nelson.”Copies of the report were quickly made and 15 to the prime Minister and King George III. A special edition of a 16 was rushed out and delivered all over the country.The atmosphere of public 17 for the victory was weakened by widespread sorrow the18 of Nelson. As one poet later wrote; “Thevictory of Trafalgar was 19 , indeed, with the usual forms of rejoicing (欢庆), 20 they were without joy.”1. A. eager B. anxious C. able D. sure2. A. announcing B. telling C. mentioning D. warning3. A. with B. from C. for D. among4. A. seated B. brought C. owned D. led5. A. strong B. weak C. warm D. light6. A. leaving for B. arriving at C. staying in D. sailing for7. A. leaving for B. arriving at C. staying in D. sailing for8. A. made B. took C. kept D. sat9. A. freely B. aimlessly C. slowly D. continuously10. A. seen B. found C. told D. left11. A. long before B. long ago C. before long D. long after12. A. on leave B. on business C. at work D. at sea13. A. took over B. handed over C. gave out D. turned out14. A. defeated B. beaten C. missed D. lost15. A. sent B. carried C. suggested D. written16. A. book B. newspaper C. weekly D. magazine17. A. hope B. search C. desire D. happiness18. A. return B. failure C. beats D. injury19. A. congratulated B. celebrated C. gained D. reported20. A. and B. so C. for D. but答案：1~5 CACDA 6~10 CBBDD 11~15 ACBDA 16~20 BDCBDIn the city of Fujisawa, Japan, lives a woman named Atsuko Saeki When she was a teenager, she 1 of going to the United States. Most of what she knew about American 2 was from the textbooks she had read. "I had a 3 in mind: Daddy watching TV in the living room,Mummy 4 cakes and their teenage daughter off to the cinema with her boyfriend."Atsuko 5 to attend college in California. When she arrived, however, she found it was not her 6 world. "People were struggling with problems and often seemed 7 ," she said. "I felt very alone."One of her hardest 8 was physical education. "We played volleyball." she said."The other students were 9 it, but I wasn't."One afternoon, the instructor asked Atsuko to 10 the ball to her teammates so they could knock it 11 the net—No problem for most people, but it terrified Atsuko. She was afraid of losing face 12 she failed.A young man on her team 13 what she was going through. "He walked up to me and14 , 'Come on. You can do that'""You will never understand how those words of 15 made me feel.. Four words: You can do that I felt like crying with happiness."She made it through the class. Perhaps she thanked the young man;she is not 16 .Six years have passed. Atsuko is back in Japan, working as a salesclerk. "I have 17 forgotten the words." she said. "When things are not going so well, I think of them."She is sure the young man had no idea how much his kindness 18 to her. "He probably doesn't even remember it," she said. That may be the lesson. Whenever you say something to a person cruel or kind—you have no idea how long the words will 19 . She's all the way over in Japan, but still she hears those four 20 words: You can do that.1. A. learned B. spoke C. dreamed D. heard2. A. way B. life C. education D. spirit3. A. photo B. painting C. picture D. drawing4. A. baking B. frying C. steaming D. boiling5. A. hoped B. arranged C. liked D. attempted6. A. described B. imagined C. created D. discovered7. A. tense B. cheerful C. relaxed D. deserted8. A. times B. question C. classes D. projects.9. A. curious about B. good at C. slow at D. nervous about10. A. kick B. pass C. carry D. hit11. A. through B. into C. over D. past12. A. after B. if C. because D. until13. A. believed B. considered C. wondered D. sensed14. A. warned B. sighed C. ordered D. whispered15. A. excitement B. encouragement C. persuasion D. suggestion16. A. interested B. doubtful C. puzzled D. sure17. A. never B. already C. seldom D. almost18. A. happened B. applied C. seemed D. meant19. A. continue B. stay C. exist D. live20. A. merciful B. bitter C. simple D. easy答案：1~5 CBCAB 6~10 BACBD 11~15 CBDDB 16~20 DADBCI know I should have told the headmaster at the time. That was my real 1 .He had gone out of the study for some 2 , leaving me alone. In his absence I looked to see 3 was on his desk. In the 4 was a small piece of paper on which were written the 5 “English Writing Prize 1949. History Is a Serious of Biographies (人物传记)”.A(n) 6 boy would have avoided looking at the title as soon as he saw the 7 . I did not. The subject of the English Writing Prize was kept a 8 until the start of the exam so I could not 9 reading it.When the headmaster 10 , I was looking out of the window.I should have told him what had 11 then. It would have been so 12 to say: “I’m sorry, but I 13 the title for the English Writing Prize on your desk. You’ll have to 14 it.”The chance passed and I did not 15 it. I sat the exam the next day and I won. I didn’t16 to cheat, but it was still cheating anyhow.That was thirty-eight years 17 when I was fifteen. I have never told anyone about it before, 18 have I tried to explain to myself why not.The obvious explanation is that I could not admit I had seen the title 19 admitting that I had been looking at the things on his desk. 20 there must have been more behind it. Whatever it was, it has become a good example of how a little mistake can trap (使陷入) you in a more serious moral corner (道德困境).1. A. plan B. fault C. grade D. luck2. A. reason B. course C. example D. vacation3. A. this B. which C. that D. what4. A. drawer B. corner C. middle D. box5. A. names B. words C. ideas D. messages6. A. honest B. handsome C. friendly D. active7. A. desk B. paper C. book D. drawer8. A. question B. key C. note D. secret9. A. help B. consider C. practise D. forget10. A. disappeared B. stayed C. returned D. went11. A. existed B. remained C. happened D. continued12. A. tiring B. easy C. important D. difficult13. A. saw B. gave C. set D. made14. A. repeat B. defend C. correct D. change15. A. take B. have C. lose D. find16. A. remember B. learn C. mean D. pretend17. A. past B. ago C. then D. before18. A. either B. never C. nor D. so19. A. by B. besides C. through D. without20. A. But B. Though C. Otherwise D. Therefore答案：1~5 BADCB 6~10 ABDAC 11~15 CBADA 16~20 CBCDAMany visitors find the pace at which American people move very troubling. One’s first1 is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always 2 to be hurrying to get where they are going and are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment.3 , this may seem unfriendly to you. But drivers will4 you; storekeepers will be in a hurry as they5 you; people will push you6 they walk along the street. You will7 smiles, brief conversations with people as you shop or dine away from home. Do not8 that because Americans are in such a hurry they are9 . Often, life is much slower outside the big cities, as is true in other countries 10 .Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, often think that everyone is 11 in a hurry to get things done; they 12 others to “push back”, just as city people do in Tokyo, Singaporeor Paris, for example. 13 when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kind and will take great 14 to help you. Mary of them first came to the city as 15 and they remember how frightening a new city can be. If you need help or want to ask a question, 16 a friendly-looking person and say, “I am a stranger here. Can you help me?”Most people will stop, smile at you, and help you find your 17 or answer your questions. But you must let them know that you need help. Otherwise they are 18 to pass you by, not noticing that you are new to the city and in 19 of help. Occasionally, you may find someone too busy or perhaps too rushed to give you aid. If this happens, don’t be 20 ; just ask someone else. Most Americans enjoy helping a stranger.1. A. mistake B. discovery C. experience D. impression2. A. chance B. appear C. pause D. come3. A. At times B. In the end C. At first D. Now and then4. A. rush B. load C. remind D. send5. A. drive B. persuade C. employ D. serve6. A. because B. as C. although D. before7. A. wear B. enjoy C. miss D. trust8. A. think B. shock C. watch D. attract9. A. unhappy B. unexpected C. uncertain D. unfriendly10. A. as usual B. as well C. in need D. in reply11. A. equally B. generally C. endlessly D. frequently12. A. forbid B. limit C. expect D. choose13. A. Even if B. So C. And D. But14. A. temper B. care C. step D. energy15. A. rebellers B. experts C. strangers D. patients16. A. choose B. reject C. disturb D. avoid17. A. hotel B. way C. necessity D. duty18. A. likely B. unable C. nervous D. terrible19. A. face B. charge C. front D. need20. A. gentle B. tired C. discouraged D. surprised答案：1~5 DBCAD 6~10 BCADB 11~15 ACDBC 16~20 ABADCWhile I was waiting to enter university, I saw in a newspaper a teaching job 1 at a school about ten miles from where I lived. Being very short of 2 and wanting to do something 3 I applied (申请), 4 as I did so, that without a degree and with no 5 of teaching my chances of getting the job were 6 .However, three days later, a letter arrived, calling me to Croydon for a meeting with the headmaster. It proved to be a 7 journey: a train to Croydon station, a ten-minute bus ride and then a walk of at 8 a quarter of a mile. As a result I arrived there, feeling too hot to be nervous. It was clearly the 9 himself that 10 the door. He was short and round."The school," he said, "is made up of one 11 of twenty-four boys between seven and thirteen." I should have to teach all the subjects except art, 12 he taught himself. I should have to divide the class into 13 groups and teach them in turn at three different 14 , and I was 15 at the thought of teaching maths—a subject at which I wasn’t very 16 at school. Worse perhaps was the idea of 17 to teach them on Saturday afternoon because most of my friends would be 18 themselves at that time.Before I had time to ask about my salary, he got up to his 19 . "Now" he said, you’d better meet my wife. She is the one who really 20 this school.1. A. kept B. lost C. wanted D. found2. A. money B. time C. students D. clothes3. A. harmful B. useful C. funny D. secret4. A. expecting B. whispering C. fearing D. considering5. A. material B. experience C. means D. books6. A. nice B. great C. slight D. helpful7. A. difficult B. pleasant C. comfortable D. short8. A. most B. least C. last D. first9. A. teacher B. door-keeper C. student D. headmaster10. A. shut B. opened C. repaired D. kicked11. A. group B. class C. dozen D. score12. A. which B. that C. what D. this13. A. one B. two C. three D. four14. A. classes B. subjects C. levels D. places15. A. excited B. angry C. glad D. disappointed16. A. poor B. interested C. weak D. good17. A. forcing B. having C. forgetting D. managing18. A. watching B. studying C. enjoying D. helping19.A. letter B. feet C. hands D. wife20.A. runs B. starts C. observes D. likes答案：1~5 CABCB 6~10 CABDB 11~15 BACCD 16~20 DBCBAThe Town of Pressure and the Town of Pleasure were neighbors but had nothing in common. Residents built walls to 1 influence from the other town.In Pressure, 2 struggled to be the very best. When women gave birth, they would 3 to have the baby with the loudest cry. There was violent competition in every aspect of life. Because 4 was the index (指数) of success, people were 5 busy making money, with 6 for relaxation. Some young people couldn’t bear the intensity and resorted to drink or drugs to escape.7 , over in Pleasure, the motto was “As long as you like it, do it.”People grew up without 8 and 9 do anything they liked. Children playedcomputer games day and night. At school, teachers didn’t 10 whether students showed up or not. Workers might sit around the office 11 sipping coffee and doing nothing. 12 the lack of regulations, nobody worried about losing their jobs. It was 13 that mattered. No one had the 14 thought of moving forward, either for themselves or for the town. The computers they used were 15 models from Pressure.Some of the young were addicted to 16 because of the meaninglessness of their lives. Then, people in the two towns began asking themselves, “What is 17 for?”But, just before life in the two towns completely 18 , there came a saint –Mr. Reason. He went from door to door, talking with people and giving advice. People in Pressure learnt to be19 with what they had, while people in Pleasure began to make plans. They 20 the walls between them and built a road to connect the two. The towns’people came to realize the truth—there is no space between Pressure and Pleasure if they don’t go to extremes.1. A. connect B. keep C. keep out D. prevent2. A. everyone B. anyone C. nobody D. somebody3. A. have B. like C. compete D. try4. A. health B. joy C. children D. wealth5. A. seldom B. always C. hardly D. sometimes6. A. much time B. no reason C. many reasons D. no time7. A. Meanwhile B. At the same time C. Therefore D. Virtually8. A. pleasure B. pressure C. work D. happiness9. A. must B. need C. could D. dared10. A. know B. find C. recognize D. care11. A. in the morning B. in the evening C. all day long D. in the afternoon12. A. Thanks to B. Regardless of C. Owe to D. According to13. A. money B. time C. pleasure D. pressure14. A. strongest B. slightest C. most D. smallest15. A. the old B. the new C. the best D. the same16. A. books B. work C. money D. drugs17. A. pressure B. life C. pleasure D. money18. A. improved B. failed C. succeeded D. lived19. A. content B. surprised C. patient D. angry20. A. built B. put down C. pulled down D. set up答案：1~5 CDACDB 6~10 DABCD 11~15 CACBA 16~20 DBBACIt was already dark when an old man came to a small town. He found an inn and wanted to stay there for the night. After he had gone to his room, the owner said to his wife, “Look at his bag, dear. I’m sure there are lots of valuable things in it. I want to steal it when he is asleep.”“No, no,”said the woman. “He must look for his bag tomorrowmorning. Then he’ll take you before the judge.”They thought and at last the woman had an idea. “We have forgetful grass,”said the woman, “Why not put some into his food? If he has the food, he will forget to take his bag away.”“How clever you are!”said the owner, “Don’t forget it when you prepare supper for him.”The old man had the food with the forgetful grass and went to bed. The next morning, when the owner got up, he found the door was open and the old man had left with his bag. He woke his wife up and said angrily, “What a fool! Your forgetful grass isn’t useful at all.”“No, no,”said the woman. “I don’t think so. He must forget something.”“Oh, I’ve remembered!”The owner cried out suddenly, “He forgot…”1. The old man came to the inn _______.A. in the morningB. in the afternoonC. in the eveningD. at night2. The owner and his wife wanted to _______.A. get the man’s bagB. steal the man’s moneyC. make the man pay them moreD. hide the man’s bag3. The owner and his wife put the forgetful grass into the food because _______.A. the old man always forgot somethingB. they wanted to make the food better。

Directions: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)Given the advantages of electronic money, you might think that we would move quickly to the cashless society in which all payments are made electronically. ___1___, a true cashless society is probably not around the corner. Indeed, predictions of such a society have been ___2___ for two decades but have not yet come to fruition. For example, Business Week predicted in 1975 that electronic means of payment “would soon revolutionize the very ___3___ of money itself,” only to ___4___ itself several years later. Why has the movement to a cashless society been so ___5___ in coming?Although e-money might be more convenient and may be more efficient than a payments system based on paper, several factors work __6___ the disappearance of the paper system. First, it is very ___7___ to set up the computer, card reader, and telecommunications networks necessary to make electronic money the ___8___ form of payment. Second, paper checks have the advantage that they ___9___ receipts, something that many consumers are unwilling to ___10___. Third, the use of paper checks gives consumers several days of "float"-it takes several days ___11___ a check is cashed and funds are ___12___ from the issuer's account, which means that the writer of the check can earn interest on the funds in the meantime. ___13___ electronic payments are immediate, they eliminate the float for the consumer.Fourth, electronic means of payment ___14___ security and privacy concerns. We often hear media reports that an unauthorized hacker has been able to access a computer database and to alter information ___15___ there.Because this is not an ___16___ occurrence, unscrupulous persons might be able to access bank accounts in electronic payments systems and ___17___ funds by moving them from someone else’s accounts into their own. The ___18___ of this type of fraud is no easy task, and a whole new field of computer science has developed to ___19___ security issues. A further concern is that the use of electronic means of payment leaves an electronic ___20___ that contains a large amount of personal data on buying habits. There are worries that government, employers, and marketers might be able to access these data, thereby encroaching on our privacy.1. [A] However [B] Moreover [C] Therefore [D] Otherwise2. [A] off[B] back [C] over [D] around3. [A] power [B] concept [C] history [D] role4. [A] reward [B] resist [C] resume [D] reverse5. [A] silent [B] sudden [C] slow [D] steady6. [A] for [B] against [C]with [D] on7. [A] imaginative [B] expensive [C] sensitive [D] productive8. [A] similar [B] original [C] temporary[D] dominant9. [A] collect [B] provide [C] copy [D] print10. [A] give up [B] take over [C] bring back [D] pass down11. [A] before [B] after [C] since [D] when12. [A] kept [B] borrowed [C] released [D] withdrawn13. [A] Unless [B] Until [C] Because [D] Though14. [A] hide[B] express [C] raise [D]ease15. [A] analyzed [B] shared [C] stored [D] displayed16. [A] unsafe [B] unnatural [C] uncommon [D] unclear17. [A] steal [B] choose [C] benefit [D] return18. [A] consideration [B] prevention [C] manipulation [D] justification19. [A] cope with [B] fight against [C] adapt to [D] call for20. [A] chunk [B] chip [C] path [D] trailDirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D.Many people talked of the 288000new jobs the Labor Department reported for Jure along with the drop in the unemployment take to 6 J percent. at good news. And they were right. For now, it appears the economy is creating jobs at a decent pace. We still have a long way to go to get back to full employment but at least we are now finally moving forward at a faster pace.However, there is another important part of the jobs picture that was largely overlooked. There was a big jump in the number of people who report voluntarily working part-time. This figure is now 830000(44 percent)above its year ago level.Before explaining the connection to the Obamacare, it is worth making an importantdistinction. Many people who work part-time jobs actually want full-time jobs. They take part-time work because this is all they can get. An increase in involuntary part-time work is evidence of weakness in the labor market and it means that many people will behaving a very hard time making ends meet.There was an increase in involuntary part-time in June but the general direction has been down. Involuntary part-time employment is still far higher than before the recession but it is down by 640000 (7.9 percent) from its year ago level.We know the difference between voluntary and involuntary part-time employment because people tell us. The survey used by the Labor Department asks people if they worked less than 35hours in the reference week. If the answer is “yes.” they are classified as working part-time. The survey then asks whether they worked less than 35 hours in that week because they wanted to work less than full time or because they had no choice. They are only classified as voluntary part-time workers if they tell the survey taker they chose to work less than 35 hours a week.The issue of voluntary part-time relates to Obamacare because one of the main purposes was to allow people to get insurance outside of employment. For many people, especially those with serious health conditions or family members with serious health conditions before Obamacare the only way to get insurance was through a job that provided health insurance.However, Obamacare has allowed more than 12 million people to either get insurance through Medicaid or the exchanges. These are people who may previously have felt the need to get a full-time job that provided insurance in order to cover themselves and their families. With Obamacare there is no longer a link between employment and insurance.36. Which part of the jobs picture was neglected?A. The prospect of a thriving job market.B. The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.C. The possibility of full employment.D. The acceleration of job creation.37. Many people work part-time because they _____________.A. prefer part-time jobs to full-time jobsB. feel that is enough to make ends meetC. cannot get their hands on full-time jobsD. haven' t seen the weakness of the market38. Involuntary part-time employment in the US _____________.A. is harder to acquire than one year agoB. shows a general tendency of declineC. satisfies the real need of the joblessD. is lower than before the recession39. It can be learned that with Obamacare ___________.A. it is no longer easy for part-timers to get insuranceB. employment is no longer a precondition to get insuranceC. it is still challenging to get insurance for family membersD. full-time employment is still essential for insurance40. The text mainly discusses ____________.A. employment in the USB. part-timer classificationC. insurance through MedicaidD. Oba macare’s troubleDirections：Read the following text and match each of the numbered items in the left column to its corresponding information in the right column. There are two extra choices in the right column.（10 points）[A] Live like a peasant[B] Balance your diet[C] Shopkeepers are your friends[D] Remember to treat yourself[E] Stick to what you need[F] Planning is everything[G] Waste not, want notThe hugely popular blog the Skint Foodie chronicles how Tony balances his love of good food with living on benefits. After bills, Tony has £60 a week to spend, £40 of which goes on food,but 10 years ago he was earning £130,000 a I year working in corporate communications and eating at London's betst restaurants'" at least twice a week. Then his marriage failed, his career burned out and his drinking became serious. "The community mental health team saved my life. And I felt like that again, to a certain degree, when people responded to the blog so well. It gave me the validation and confidence that I'd lost. But it's still a day-by-day thing." Now he's living in a council flat and fielding offers from literary agents. He's feeling positive, but he'll carry on blogging - not about eating as cheaply as you can - "there are so many people in a much worse state, with barely any money to spend on food" - but eating well on a budget. Here's his advice for economical foodies.41._____________________Impulsive spending isn't an option, so plan your week's menu in advance, making shopping lists for your ingredients in their exact quantities. I have an Excel template for a week of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop laughing: it's not just cost effective but helps you balance your diet. It's also a good idea to shop daily instead of weekly, because, being-human, you'll sometimes change your mind about what you fancy.42. ______________________This is where supermarkets and their anonymity come in handy. With them, there's not the same embarrassment as when buying one carrot in a little greengrocer. And if you plan properly, you'll know that you only need, say, 350gof shin of beef and six rashers of bacon, not whatever weight is pre-packed in the supermarket chiller.43. ______________________You may proudly claim to only have frozen peas in the freezer - that's not good enough. Mine is filled with leftovers, bread, stock, meat and fish. Planning ahead should eliminate wastage, but if you have surplus vegetables you'll do a vegetable soup, and all fruits threatening to "go off' will be cooked or juiced.44. ______________________Everyone says this, but it really is a top tip for frugal eaters. Shop at butchers, delis and fish-sellers regularly, even for small things, and be super friendly. Soon you'll feel comfortable asking if they've any knuckles of ham for soups and stews, or beef bones, chicken carcasses and fish heads for stock which, more often than not, They will let you have for free.45. ______________________You won't be eating out a lot, but save your pennies and once every few months treat yourself to a set lunch at a good restaurant - £1.75 a week for three months gives you £21 - more than" enough for a three-course lunch atMichelin-starred Arbutus. It's £16.95 there - or £12.99 for a large pizza from Domino's: I know which I'd rather eat.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese. (15 points)I can pick a date from the past 53 years and know instantly where I was, what happened in the news and even the day of the week, I’ve been able to do this, since I was four.I never feel overwhelmed with the amount of information my brain absorbs. My mind seems to be able to cope and the information is stored away neatly. When I think of a sad memory, I do what everybody does – try to put it to one side. I don't think it's harder for me just because my memory is clearer. Powerful memory doesn't make my emotions any more acute or vivid. I can recall the day my grandfather died and the sadness I felt when we went to the hospital the day before. I also remember that the musical Hair opened on Broadway on the same day – they both just pop into my mind in the same way.Directions:Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)You should1) interpret the chart, and2) give your comments.You should write about 150 words. (15points)。

最新2020公共英语二级考试模拟试卷五2020公共英语二级(PETS2)考试模拟试卷五Section Ⅰ Listening Comprehension说明：每段对话后有一个小题，请从题中所给的[A]、[B]、[C]三个选项中选出最佳选项。

(每段对话后有15秒种的停顿，以便回答问题和阅读下一问题。

)M: Can I help you, madam?W: Yes. I am looking for a fashionable (时髦的，高级的) hat.M: Well, this is the most fashionable one we've got.1.What's the relationship (关系) between the speakers?The salesman (售货员) and the customer.Two friends.A policeman and a tourist.M: Can you speak German?W: Yes, I can. I speak it very well. But I know a little Italian.2.The woman knows .a little Italian a little German a little EnglishM: By this time tomorrow, you'll be in France.W: Yes, I'll miss all my friends in Beijing.3.Where is the woman leaving for?She will leave France for Beijing.She will leave for France.She will leave for Beijing.M: Can I see `Titanic' on Sunday?W: I'm not sure.4.When does the man want to see "Titanic"?Sunday. Saturday. Monday.M: Can you speak French?W: A little.5.What language can she speak a little?French. Chinese.English.说明：听下面的对话或独白。

题目1正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干It is not clear yet when the teachers回答strike will return to their classrooms.A. inB. atC. onD. from反馈正确答案是：C题目2正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干While回答, she wrote a novel.A. at collegeB. is at collegeC. collegeD. she at college反馈正确答案是：A题目3正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干He acted as if回答success.A. is certain ofB. certainC. certain ofD. he is certain of反馈正确答案是：C题目4正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干If回答, please let me know by this evening.A. is possibleB. possibleC. it possibleD. possibility反馈正确答案是：B题目5正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目We still have回答 sugar. We don't need ____________ sugar now.A. some. . . anyB. any. . . someC. a... someD. some. . . a反馈正确答案是：A题目6正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干The Government always makes sure that回答 old are cared for.B. anC. theD. this反馈正确答案是：C题目7正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干Sam is回答 young man with a lot of money.A. anC. aD. ×反馈正确答案是：C题目8不正确获得1.00分中的0.00分标记题目题干Your bag is under回答 bed.A. aB. theD. ×反馈正确答案是：B题目9正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干I was busy回答 butter and flour.A. to mixB. at mixingC. mixing反馈正确答案是：C题目10正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干I回答 the voice of Helen Bates.A. am recognizedB. was recognizedC. recognizedD. was recognizing正确答案是：C题目11正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干It is not clear yet when the workers回答strike will return to their factories.A. inB. atC. onD. from反馈正确答案是：C题目12正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干Our delay was due回答the heavy traffic.A. toB. atC. inD. with反馈正确答案是：A题目13正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干The weather has helped me回答 some/a certain extent.A. inB. atC. toD. on反馈正确答案是：C题目14正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干They objected回答 smoking in public places.A. thatB. toC. inD. at反馈正确答案是：B题目15正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干People are going to find回答difficult to get to work.A. itB. themC. itsD. to反馈正确答案是：A题目16正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目He thought回答 easy to get the tickets.A. itsB. isC. itD. too反馈正确答案是：C题目17不正确获得1.00分中的0.00分标记题目题干This medicine has回答 my toothache.B. relieveC. relievedD. been relieved反馈正确答案是：C题目18正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干He回答 to hear that the operation had been successful.A. relievedC. relievesD. was relieving反馈正确答案是：B题目19正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干Some college students have volunteered回答drive buses while the strike lasts.A. inB. atD. with反馈正确答案是：C题目20正确获得1.00分中的1.00分标记题目题干Are there回答 volunteers for a try?A. aB. someC. any反馈正确答案是：C。

第三部分：阅读理解 A Stage plays, at first, seem a lot like films. Both use actors and dialogue and scenery. But if you try to make a film by setting up a camera in front of the stage, you will find it won’t work. A film made in this way will leave the audience cold. And even worse you’ll b3e wasting a powerful tool --- the camera. A stage is actually a box. One side of the box has been removed so the audience can see what’s going on inside. The actors remain at a fixed audience. In the film, however, the camera can bring the audience up close and fix their attention on small but important things: a frightened look, a whisper, a trembling of hands. The camera offers the film maker freedom allowing him to move easily across barriers(界限) of time and space. He can show his action in real cities and on real farms. He can also use the camera to change the scene dozens of times in one film. No expert of the stage can do this.36. The main idea of the text is that ________ .A. stage plays and films are two different kinds of artB. it is always disappointing to turn play into filmsC. films have certain advantages(长处) over stage playsD. the camera has made film making easy and possible37. What is wrong with making a film by setting up a camera before the stage ?A. Fewer and fewer people will go to the theatre.B. The audience cannot see what is going on on the stage.C. The scene cannot be changed from time to time.D. The powerful camera cannot be made good use of.38. Which of the following can show that the camera is a powerful tool ?A. It can move easily.B. It can make small things look larger.C. It can show things in the future.D. It can give us a scene of realism.39. In what way are plays different from film ?A. Films often use real scenery while plays don’t.B. Films can show the past while plays can’t.C. Films change scenes while plays don’t.D. Film audience can move while play audience can’t.40. A suitable title for this text is _______.A. Stage Plays and FilmB. The Powerful CameraC. Fewer Plays, More FilmsD. Less Waste, More FreedomBCars Holidays! Thousands of prizes ! Hurry !FREE with every packet of SPLASH! Your personal lucky number!Will be among the 500,000 Winners!Use SPLASH for the SOFTEST …QIUCKEST…WHITEST WASH!DON’T DELAY … BUY A PACKET TODAY!41. This is __________.A. an introduction to some productsB. An advertisement for selling goodsC. a direction of a kind of washing machineD. A notice about a football game42. If you want to get prize, ________.A. don’t delay joining us in playingB. You should buy 500,000 packets of splashC. please buy a packet of splashD. Please drive a car as quickly as possible43. Those who bought a packet of splash ________.A. are sure to win a prizeB. Are sure to be among the 500,000 winnersC. could get 500,000D. Could get the personal lucky number44. Splash is _________.A. a certain kind of material used for washing in high qualityB. something like a machine used to wash clothesC. the softest, quickest, and whitest car to driveD. one of thousands of prizes for players to win45. Which of the following diagrams (图解) shows the correct relation ?●: prize ▲: personal lucky number ★: splash ■: carsA. ■→▲→★→●B. ●→★→■→▲C. ★→▲→●→■D. ■→★→▲→●CDifferent Customs and Cultures If an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb and forefinger into a circle. That means OK. But in Brazil, the very sign is considered to be rude. In Poland, a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess. The number must be an odd(奇数) one. Besides, the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers. And usually, red rose is a sign oflove. Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disapproval. To our heads to show disapproval. To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria.(保加利亚) The differences in customs and cultures in the world are really noticeable. We should learn more about them to avoid them to avoid embarrassment(窘迫). Then, would you please remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.46. In Poland, if a man gives some odd red roses to woman as a present, it means that he _____.A. will invite her to a dinner partyB. has not been in love with herC. will invite her to a ballD. has fallen in love with her47. If a Brazilian puts his thumb and index(⾷指) into a circle, it shows that he _____ you.A. will be friends withB. is not satisfied withC. is willing to helpD. is satisfied with48. In Poland, it is _____ for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flower somebody presented to her.A. impoliteB. PoliteC. expectedD. unexpected49. In Bulgaria, if a man nods, it means that he _______ with you.A. will have a talkB. disagreesC. will shake handsD. agrees50. The sentence “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” means that _______.A. we should learn from the RomansB. we should work as the Romans doC. we should obey its customs when we are entering a country.D. we have been RomansD The English author (writer), Richard Savage, was once living in London in great poverty. In order to earn (make) a little money he had written the story of his life, but not many copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the skill of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two the doctor sent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor savage hadn’t any money and couldn’t pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks be sent it to him again asking for his money. In the end he came to Savage’s house and asked him for payment, saying to Savage, “You know you owe your life to me and I expected some gratitude (thankfulness) from you. ” “I agree,” said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and to prove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.” With these words he handed to him two copies entitle, THE LIFE OF RICHARD SAVES.51.The best title for this text should be ______.A. A Poor English WriterB. A Skilled DoctorC. A Life for a LifeD. The Life of Richard Savage52. In the text the underlined sentence, Savage was living from hand to mouth, means _______.A. Savage had clothes to wear and food to eatB. Savage had no money to buy clothes and foodC. Savage was very poor and illD. Savage was too poor to live on53. According to the text we can imagine that _______.A. the doctor was poor tooB. the doctor was skilled and kindC. the doctor was skilled but cruel D,. the doctor was glad to have got the two books54. The writer wrote this story just to tell us ______ .A. a funny storyB. an unhappy storyC. a miserable storyD. an ungrateful story55. Which statement is not true ?A. It was the doctor who cured Savage. B. If it hadn’t been because of the doctor, Savage might have died.C. The doctor sent bills to Savage for money.D. The doctor himself come to see Savage again.。

自考英语（二）Test 5Ⅰ.V ocabulary and Structure (10 points, 1 point for each item)从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题纸上将相应的字母涂黑。

1. In addition, a second doctor must confirm that these criteria has been met and the death must ______ to the police department.A. reportB. be reportedC. reportingD. having reported2. A car accident ______him from playing football.A. enabledB. abledC. disabledD. unabled3. The robber is ______ capital punishment.A. deservingB. deservedC. deserving ofD. deserved of4. The music becomes as loud and ______as the human ear could stand.A. penetratingB. concentratingC. puncturingD. conciliating5. These are the robots ______ for the reduction in job related injuries in this new industry.A. respondB. responsiveC. responsoryD. responsible6. Schools usually set ______ their educational objective the attainment of a balanced development of a person.A. toB. inC. withD. as7. He was ______to director.A. acceleratedB. liftedC. raisedD. promoted8. There is the apparent______ that the effective cause of the high proportion of the old is births rather than deaths.A. parableB. paradeC. paradiseD. paradox9. A major party nominee has the ______ advantage of support from the party faithful.A. criticB. criticiseC. criticalD. criticism10. When it ______ to the latest researches into heart disease, I haven't the slightest idea.A. talksB. speaksC. tellsD. comesⅡ. Cloze Test (10 points, 1 point for each item)下列短文中有十个空白，每个空白有四个选项。