公共英语二级模拟6试卷.doc

全国公共英语等级考试（PETS-2级）模拟试题第⼀部分：听⼒（省略）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选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．1. Usually, _______ care for children's ______.A. woman writers... livesB. women writer... lifeC. women writers ... lifeD. women writer ... lives2. ________ you are free, why not go skating with us?A. BecauseB. SinceC. AsD. For3. Great men never give up ______ difficulty.A. in a face ofB. in face of theC. in the face ofD. in the face of the4. ----- _____ is the engineer's husband ?----- The neighbor of your brother in the corner.A. WhoB. WhatC. HowD. Which5. There are ______ custom tailors and dressmakers in the U. S. than in European countries.A. far fewerB. so fewerC. very fewerD. too fewer6. A fireman discovered the __________ of the fire.A. truthB.. reasonC. causeD. fact7. That young man has made so much noise that he ___ not have been allowed attend the concert.A. couldB. mustC. wouldD. should8. "Would you like some more noodles ?""'No, thanks. I ________________."A. don't want toB. can't eatC.. am not hungryD. I'm full9.You may write to me or come to see me. ____________ way will doA. AllB. BothC. OneD. Either10. That was the first time I _______________ England's coastA. leftB. had leftC. would leaveD. has left11. Whenever I met him, _____________ was fairly frequent, ___________ I liked his sweet and hopeful smile.A. which ...不填 B that ... that　C. it ... that D. what ... 不填12.I don't know what illness he suffered from, but I do remember he mentioned ___ in hospital last year.A. to have been B . to be C. having been D. being13. Entering the room, I found my father __ at the desk and ___ something .A. seat... writeB. seated ... wroteC. seated ... writingD. seating ... writing14. ____ they will send us an invitation is not yet known, __we hope they sill.A. If... writeB. That soC. When ... yetD. Whether ... but15. Nancy isn't here. It's my mistake. I forgot all about____ her.A. telephoningB. to telephoneC. to telephone toD. the telephone to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选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊． “Cool” is a word with many meanings. It s traditional meaning is used to 16 a temperature that is fairly cold. As the world has 17 , however, the word has expanded to 18 many different meanings. “Cool” can be used to express feelings of 19 in almost anything. When you see a brand-name car in the street, maybe you can’t help 20 , “It’s cool.” You might think, “He’s so cool,” when you see your 21 footballer. We all enlarge the meaning of “cool”. You can use it 22 many words such as “new” or “amazing.” Here’s an interesting story we can see 23 illustrate the usage of the word: A teacher asked her students to 24 the waterfall they had visited. On one student’s paper was just the one 25 , “It’s so cool.” 26 he thought it was 27 to describe 28 he saw and felt. 29 the story also proves the shortage of words and expressions. 30 “cool,” some people have no words to express the same meaning. So it is 31 to improve our word strength to maintain some 32 . As a popular word, “cool” stands for a kind of special 33 that people can accept easily. Excepting “cool,” can you think of many words that 34 your life as colorful? I can. And I think they are also very 35 .16. A. find B. take C. show D. make sure17. A. changed B. been developed　C. been cleaned　D. informed18. A. turn out B. take on C. take in D. come into19. A. satisfaction B. interest C. sense D. interesting20. A. to say B. telling C. shout D. saying21. A. famous B. out of date C. favourite D. modern22. A. in stead of B. in place of　C. to take place of　D. exchange23. A. is used to B. showing C. used to D. explaining24. A. write for B. copy down C. describe D. say something25. A. phrase B. word C. story D. sentence26. A. However B. May be C. As far as D. Perhaps27. A. The just thing　B. the very mean　C. some methods D. the best way28. A. the means B. what C. how D. wherever29. A. And B. If C. So D. But30. A. Without B. Using C. Not being used　D. With31. A. important B. necessary C. impossible D. natural32. A. true B. belief C. richness D. interest33. A. habit B. culture C. language D. enjoyment34. A. put B. change C. better D. make35. A. cool B. easy C. difficult D. important第三部分：阅读理解 阅读下列短⽂,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。

第⼀部分：听⼒部分（省略）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选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．1.-How about the book you are reading ?-Good , indeed . It ________many problems we have come across in our study.A. saysB. talksC. coversD. refers2. I'd like to take my picture ________stands a high tower.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. there3. I'd like to buy a house, modern and comfortable, and __________, in a quiet place.A. afar allB. above allC. in allD. for all4. -You've got a good result in your research, haven't you?-Yes , but much ________ .A. remains to doB. is remains to doC. remains to be doneD. has remained to do it5. -I must be leaving now. It'll be 3 hours' drive to get there.-__________.A. Good-byeB. Take careC. Take it easyD. What can I do for you6. Nobody could have guessed , in those days , the place in history that Martin Luther King, Jr____.A. was havingB. was to haveC. had hadD. had7. The queen will visit the town in May , ________ she will open the new hospital.A. whenB. thenC. whileD. but8. I'll come , ________ I don't expect to enjoy myself.A. ifB. sinceC. asD. though9. You _________in such a hurry just now. Look, there is plenty of time left.A. don't have to do itB. needn't have done itC. wouldn't do itD. mustn't have done it10. _____________is one of the five working language at U.N. , which _______ are veryproud of.A. The Chinese, the ChineseB. Chinese language, ChineseC. Chinese, the ChineseD. Chinese language, the Chinese11. -What's your problem ?- I have lost sight of my mum and dad . I saw them ________ in front of me a moment ago.A. were walkingB. to have walkerC. walkD. walking12. Children are tired of learning often because they are __________to do more than they can.A. expectedB. suggestedC. hopedD. wished13. _________ concerts will be needed if we wanted to collect enough money to start a school.A. Some other tenB. Another tenC. Other tenD. Ten others14. The door burst open and ________ , shouting with anger.A. in rushed the crowdB. rushed in the crowdC. the crowd tin rushedD. in the crowd rushed15. We carved their names on the stone so that younger generations could know whattheir forefathers ____ for the nation.A. didB. were doingC. had doneD. have been doing第⼆节：完形填空阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C、D中选出能填⼊相应空⽩处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．In its home country of Germany, the hot dog was called the frankfurter. It was named 16 Frankfurt, a German city. Frankfurters were first 17 in the United States in 18 . Americans called frankfurters "dachshundsausages"(达克思⾹肠).A dachshund is a dog from Germany 19 a very long body and short legs. Dachshund sausages first 20popular in New York, 21 at baseball games. At games they were sold by men 22 kept them 23 in hot-water tanks.As the men walked 24 the rows of people , they yelled , "Get your dachshund sausages ! Get your hot dachshund sausages ! " People got the sausages on 25 , a special bread.26 in 1906 a newspaper cartoonist 27 Tad Dorgan went to a baseball game. 28 he saw the men with the dachshund sausages, he got an idea 29 a cartoon. The next day at the newspaper office he 30 a bun with a dachshund inside ---31 a dachshund sausage,32 a dachshund. Dorgan 33 how to spell dachshund . Under the cartoon, he wrote "Get your hot dogs !"The cartoon was a sensation(轰动) , and 34 .If you go to a baseball game today, you can still see sellers walking 35with hot-water tanks. As they walk up and down the rows they yell."Get your hot dogs here! Get your hot dogs !"16. A . with B. after C. by D. of17. A. got B. sold C. bought D. make18. A. the 1860s B. 1860's C. the 1860 D. 1865s19. A. by B. of C. at D. with20. A. gained B. stayed C. became D. were turned21. A. special B. especially C. certainly D. surely22. A. those B. which C. what D. who23. A. cool B. hot C. warm D. cold24. A. sometimes B. up and down C. someday D. here and there25. A. buns B. the tops C. coffee D. chocolates26. A. A day B. Any day C. Certain D. One day27. A. who is B. was C. was called D. named28. A. When B. While C. If D. Whether29. A. to B. as C. with D. for30. A. called B. made C. drew D. bought31. A. no B. without C. not D. for32. A. except B. but C. and D. except for33. A. didn't know B. wonders C. was sure D. never knows34. A. so the new name was B. so is the cartoonistC. so was the new nameD. the new name was so35. A. over B. around C. fast D. all day第三部分：阅读理解( A )What are some of the steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away? One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only half-way. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down . Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险) . Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen. Lights that turned on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and setto a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make sure that nothing collects in front or in the house. Particularly, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and thata trusted neighbour has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overpiled mail boxes.36. Why did the writer begin this piece with question?A. Because he wanted to catch the readers' attention.B. Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.C. Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the piece.D. Because he wanted to make the readers understand him better.37. The word "live-in" in this passage means ______________.A. left emptyB. lively and cheerfulC. now being used by peopleD. laid inside38. What does the writer advise the people to do?A. Ask a neighbour to pick up the daily mailB. Make sure to have lights that turn on and off by themselves.C. Make sure the newspaper is handed over every day.D. Pull the living room curtains down.39. The most important room to leave a light burning in is the _________.A. bedroomB. kitchenC. living roomD. sitting-room( B )Mr Richards has worked in a small seaside town for about ten years and he and his wife have a comfortable house near the sea.During the winter they would be quite happy, but every summer a lot of their relatives used to spend holiday in their house , and it was much cheaper than staying in hotel . Finally one day in June Mr Richards complained to a clever friend of his who lived in the same place. "One of my wife's cousins is going to bring her husband and children and spend ten days with us next month again. How have you prevented all your relatives from coming to live with you in summer ?" "Oh,"the friend answered, "that is not difficult. I just borrow money from all the rich ones, and lend it to all the poor ones. After that,they seldom come again." Hearing this Mr Richards smiled.40. The relatives preferred to stay in Mr Richards' house because _____________.A. it was cool in summerB. they might spend less moneyC. they were more welcomeD. it was a comfortable place41. According to his friend's opinion, the poor relatives would stop going there so oftenbecause ________ .A. they were shy to borrow money againB. hey were afraid to be asked to pay off the debtsC. they had been ill-treatedD. it wasn't happy for the poor to meet the rich42. The best title for this passage is ___________.A. Such a Clever FriendB. Mr Richards and his FriendC. Money is ImportantD. Such Good Usage of Money43. After reading the passage we can infer _____________.A. Mr Richards still complains about the coming of his relatives in summerB. The friend of Mr Richards' hadn't as many relatives as RichardsC. Gradually Mr Richards succeeded in keeping his relatives out in summerD. sNone of Richards' relatives came to the seaside town for their holidays again( C )I wonder why American towns looks so much alike that I sometimes mix them up in my memory. The standard influence(影响)of massproduction whose agents(代理商)are the travellingsalesman, the mail-order house, the five-and-ten cent stores, the chain stores, the movies can hardly explain it. If you stay two days in Bologna and in Ferrare, or in Arles and in Avignon, you will never mix them up in all your life. But it may well happen that after you spend two days in St.Louis and in Kansas City the appearances of these two cities soon mix up. I think the reason for this is that these towns have not yet had time enough to develop their own characters. Similarly, children are much less different from each other than grown people.44. Which two of the following towns look so much alike?A. Bologna and FerrareB. Arles and AvignonC. St. Louis and Kansas CityD. Bologna and St. Louis45. In line 4 the word "it" refers to ____________.A. standard of townsB. similarity of townsC. people's memoryD. mass production46. American towns look very much alike because of ____________.A. the standard influence of mass productionB. their different appearancesC. not being fully developedD. having everything in common( D )Millions of stars are travelling about in space. A few form groups which journey together, but most of them travel alone.And they travel through a universe so large that one star seldom comes near to another. For the most part each star makes its journey in complete loneliness, like a ship on an empty ocean. The ship will be well over a million miles from its nearest neighbor. From this it is easy to understand why a star seldom finds another anywhere neat it.We believe, however, that some two thousand million years ago, another star wandering(漫游) through space, happened to comenear our sun, Just as the sun and the moon raise tides(潮汐)on the earth, so this star must have raised tides on the surface of the sun .But they were very different from the small tides that are raised in our oceans; a large tidal wavemust have travelled over the surface of the sun, at last forming a mountain so high that we cannot imagine it. As the cause of the disturbance(动荡) came nearer, so the mountain rose higher and higher. And before the star began to move away again,its tidal pull had become so powerful that this mountain was torn to pieces and threw off small parts of itself into space. These small pieces have been going round the sun ever since. They are the planets(⾏星).47. Millions of stars are _______________.A. following a regular path in spaceB. moving about without a fixed courseC. seldom wandering about in the universeD. always travelling together48. Some two thousand million years ago, the mountain on the sun was raised probably because__________.A. a large tidal wave of a star travelled over the surface of the sunB. another star happened to come near the sunC. the sun and the moon raised the tides on the earthD. the star moved away from the sun49. The article suggests that _____________ .A. our earth exists before the sunB. how space formedC. no one knows where the earth comes fromD. our earth used to be a high mountain on the sun50. The expression "the cause of the disturbance" refers to _________.A. the large tidal waveB. the powerful tidal pullC. the star coming near the sunD. one of the sun's planets51. In this article, the writer mainly wants to tell the readers __________.A. that the universe is so large that we cannot imagine itB. how the high mountains were formed on the sunC. why the tides over the surface of the sun were so powerfulD. where the planets in the universe came from( E )Contacts(交往) between Japan and the rest of the world have grown a great deal in the twentieth century. In the last thirty years, business contacts between Japan and the West have become very important. Many foreign companies now have offices inJapan and Japanese businessmen do business around the world.Differences between Japanese and Western ways of doing business, however, often bewilder the foreign businessman and makedoing business in Japan difficult for foreigners.The American businessman, for example , wants of start talking business immediately . He wants quick decisions. He does notwait. The Japanese, on the other hand , likes to arrive at decisions gradually after giving them a great deal of thought. Another thing foreign businessmen have difficulty in understanding is when a Japanese means "Yes" or "No". This is becauseof cultural difference for a J a p a n e s e t o s a y " N o " d i r e c t l y . b r > I n E n g l i s h , i t i s e a s y t o s a y " N o " t o s o m e t h i n g w e d o n o t w a n t t o d o . B u t i n J a p a n i t i s v e r y d i f f i c u l t t o s a y " N o " . T o。

PETS公共英语二级模拟试题与参考答案考生姓名：__________考号：________ 学校：______________ 班级：________第一部分：听力理解第一节:听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例:你将听到： M: Well, I wonder why the office is still not open.W: But it's not yet eight. In fact, it's only a quarter to eight.请回答以下问题：1. At what time does the office openA. 7:45.B. 8:15.C. 8:00.1. What can we conclude from the woman’s replyA. She thinks John is joking.B. She is sure John is selling his shop.C. She thinks John likes business.2. What does the man meanA. The new teacher is sick.B. He hasn’t met the teacher yet.C. He didn’t like the teacher.3. What time is it nowA. 7:55B. 7:05C. 8:054. What does the woman meanA. She thinks they shouldn’t go to French restaurants.B. She’s recommending a good place to go for dinner.C. She’s inviting them to dinner.5. Which of the following can we know from the dialogueA. The woman is going to have a trip this summer vacation.B. The woman is going to stay at home this summer vacation.C. The woman hasn’t decided how to spend the summer vacation.第二节:听下面5段对话或独白。

全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。

考试时间为120分钟。

第一卷第一部分：听力理解第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒的时间来回答关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例如，你将听到以下内容：M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is?W: Yes, it's nine fifteen.请看选项：How much is the shirt?［A］ 19.15［B］ 9.15［C］ 9.18衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择B项，并在试卷上将其标出。

Answer: ［A］［B］［C］1Where does this conversation most probably take place?［A］ In a shop.［B］ At a hotel.［C］ In a travel agency.2What can we learn from this conversation?［A］ British food price is very high.［B］ The woman usually eats in restaurants.［C］ Food in restaurants is expensive in Britain.3How does this man and woman travel?［A］ By car.［B］ By train.［C］ By ship.4What can we learn from this conversation?［A］ The man is going to Chicago by Airlines Flight 514. ［B］ Lucy is going to fly to Chicago.［C］ Lucy is seeing the man off at the airport.5Who is the host?［A］ Barbara.［B］ Anna.［C］ Jack.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

【英语等级考试】全国公共英语等级考试（2级）模拟试题及答案6PETS Level 2 Simulated Test(6)全国公共英语等级考试（2级）模拟试题(6)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.-How about the book you are reading ?-Good , indeed . It ________many problems we have come across in our study.A. saysB. talksC. coversD. refers2. I'd like to take my picture ________stands a high tower.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. there3. I'd like to buy a house, modern and comfortable, and __________, in a quiet place.A. afar allB. above allC. in allD. for all4. -You've got a good result in your research, haven't you?-Yes , but much ________ .A. remains to doB. is remains to doC. remains to be doneD. has remained to do it5. -I must be leaving now. It'll be 3 hours' drive to get there.-__________.A. Good-byeB. Take careC. Take it easyD. What can I do for you6. Nobody could have guessed , in those days , the place in history that Martin Luther King, Jr____.A. was havingB. was to haveC. had hadD. had7. The queen will visit the town in May , ________ she will open the new hospital.A. whenB. thenC. whileD. but8. I'll come , ________ I don't expect to enjoy myself.A. ifB. sinceC. asD. though9. You _________in such a hurry just now. Look, there is plenty of time left.A. don't have to do itB. needn't have done itC. wouldn't do itD. mustn't have done it10. _____________is one of the five working language at U.N. , which _______ are veryproud of.A. The Chinese, the ChineseB. Chinese language, ChineseC. Chinese, the ChineseD. Chinese language, the Chinese11. -What's your problem ?- I have lost sight of my mum and dad . I saw them ________ in front of me a moment ago.A. were walkingB. to have walkerC. walkD. walking12. Children are tired of learning often because they are __________to do more than they can.A. expectedB. suggestedC. hopedD. wished13. _________ concerts will be needed if we wanted to collect enough money to start a school.A. Some other tenB. Another tenC. Other tenD. Ten others14. The door burst open and ________ , shouting with anger.A. in rushed the crowdB. rushed in the crowdC. the crowd tin rushedD. in the crowd rushed15. We carved their names on the stone so that younger generations could know whattheir forefathers ____ for the nation.A. didB. were doingC. had doneD. have been doing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．In its home country of Germany, the hot dog was called the frankfurter. It was named 16 Frankfurt, a German city.Frankfurters were first 17 in the United States in 18 . Americans called frankfurters "dachshund sausages"(达克思香肠).A dachshund is a dog from Germany 19 a very long body and short legs. Dachshund sausages first 20popular in New York, 21 at baseball games. At games they were sold by men 22 kept them 23 in hot-water tanks.As the men walked 24 the rows of people , they yelled , "Get your dachshund sausages ! Get your hot dachshund sausages !" People got the sausages on 25 , a special bread.26 in 1906 a newspaper cartoonist 27 Tad Dorgan went to a baseball game. 28 he saw the men with the dachshund sausages, he got an idea 29 a cartoon. The next day at the newspaper office he 30 a bun witha dachshund inside ---31 a dachshund sausage,32 a dachshund. Dorgan 33 how to spell dachshund . Under the cartoon, he wrote "Get your hot dogs !"The cartoon was a sensation(轰动) , and 34 .If you go to a baseball game today, you can still see sellers walking 35 with hot-water tanks. As they walk up and down the rows they yell."Get your hot dogs here! Get your hot dogs !"16. A . with B. after C. by D. of17. A. got B. sold C. bought D. make18. A. the 1860s B. 1860's C. the 1860 D. 1865s19. A. by B. of C. at D. with20. A. gained B. stayed C. became D. were turned21. A. special B. especially C. certainly D. surely22. A. those B. which C. what D. who23. A. cool B. hot C. warm D. cold24. A. sometimes B. up and down C. someday D. here and there25. A. buns B. the tops C. coffee D. chocolates26. A. A day B. Any day C. Certain D. One day27. A. who is B. was C. was called D. named28. A. When B. While C. If D. Whether29. A. to B. as C. with D. for30. A. called B. made C. drew D. bought31. A. no B. without C. not D. for32. A. except B. but C. and D. except for33. A. didn't know B. wonders C. was sure D. never knows34. A. so the new name was B. so is the cartoonistC. so was the new nameD. the new name was so35. A. over B. around C. fast D. all day第三部分：阅读理解( A )What are some of the steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away? One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only half-way. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down . Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险) . Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen.Lights that turned on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and set to a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make sure that nothing collects in front or in the house. Particularly, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and thata trusted neighbour has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overpiled mail boxes.36. Why did the writer begin this piece with question?A. Because he wanted to catch the readers' attention.B. Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.C. Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the piece.D. Because he wanted to make the readers understand him better.37. The word "live-in" in this passage means ______________.A. left emptyB. lively and cheerfulC. now being used by peopleD. laid inside38. What does the writer advise the people to do?A. Ask a neighbour to pick up the daily mailB. Make sure to have lights that turn on and off by themselves.C. Make sure the newspaper is handed over every day.D. Pull the living room curtains down.39. The most important room to leave a light burning in is the _________.A. bedroomB. kitchenC. living roomD. sitting-room( B )Mr Richards has worked in a small seaside town for about ten years and he and his wife have a comfortable house near the sea.During the winter they would be quite happy, but every summer a lot of their relatives used to spend holiday in their house, and it was much cheaper than staying in hotel . Finally one day in June Mr Richards complained to a clever friend of his who lived in the same place. "One of my wife's cousins is going to bring her husband and children and spend ten days with us next month again. How have you prevented all your relatives from coming to live with you in summer ?" "Oh,"the friendanswered, "that is not difficult. I just borrow money from allthe rich ones, and lend it to all the poor ones. After that, they seldom come again." Hearing this Mr Richards smiled.40. The relatives preferred to stay in Mr Richards' house because _____________.A. it was cool in summerB. they might spend less moneyC. they were more welcomeD. it was a comfortable place41. According to his friend's opinion, the poor relatives would stop going there so often because ________ .A. they were shy to borrow money againB. hey were afraid to be asked to pay off the debtsC. they had been ill-treatedD. it wasn't happy for the poor to meet the rich42. The best title for this passage is ___________.A. Such a Clever FriendB. Mr Richards and his FriendC. Money is ImportantD. Such Good Usage of Money43. After reading the passage we can infer _____________.A. Mr Richards still complains about the coming of his relatives in summerB. The friend of Mr Richards' hadn't as many relatives as RichardsC. Gradually Mr Richards succeeded in keeping his relatives out in summerD. sNone of Richards' relatives came to the seaside town for their holidays again( C )I wonder why American towns looks so much alike that Isometimes mix them up in my memory. The standard influence(影响)of massproduction whose agents(代理商)are the travellingsalesman, the mail-order house, the five-and-ten cent stores, the chain stores, the movies can hardly explain it. If you stay two days in Bologna and in Ferrare, or in Arles and in Avignon, you will never mix them up in all your life. But it may well happen that after you spend two days in St.Louis and in Kansas City the appearances of these two cities soon mix up. I thinkthe reason for this is that these towns have not yet had time enough to develop their own characters. Similarly, children are much less different from each other than grown people.44. Which two of the following towns look so much alike?A. Bologna and FerrareB. Arles and AvignonC. St. Louis and Kansas CityD. Bologna and St. Louis45. In line 4 the word "it" refers to ____________.A. standard of townsB. similarity of townsC. people's memoryD. mass production46. American towns look very much alike because of ____________.A. the standard influence of mass productionB. their different appearancesC. not being fully developedD. having everything in common( D )Millions of stars are travelling about in space. A few form groups which journey together, but most of them travel alone.And they travel through a universe so large that one star seldom comes near to another. For the most part each star makes its journey in complete loneliness, like a ship on an empty ocean. The ship will be well over a million miles from its nearest neighbor. From this it is easy to understand why a star seldom finds another anywhere neat it.We believe, however, that some two thousand million years ago, another star wandering(漫游) through space, happened to comenear our sun, Just as the sun and the moon raise tides(潮汐)on the earth, so this star must have raised tides on the surface of the sun .But they were very different from the small tides that are raised in our oceans; a large tidal wave must have travelled over the surface of the sun, at last forming a mountain so high that we cannot imagine it. As the causeof the disturbance(动荡) came nearer, so the mountain rose higher and higher. And before the star began to move away again, its tidal pull had become so powerful that this mountain was torn to pieces and threw off small parts of itself into space.These small pieces have been going round the sun ever since. They are the planets(行星).47. Millions of stars are _______________.A. following a regular path in spaceB. moving about without a fixed courseC. seldom wandering about in the universeD. always travelling together48. Some two thousand million years ago, the mountain onthe sun was raised probably because __________.A. a large tidal wave of a star travelled over the surface of the sunB. another star happened to come near the sunC. the sun and the moon raised the tides on the earthD. the star moved away from the sun49. The article suggests that _____________ .A. our earth exists before the sunB. how space formedC. no one knows where the earth comes fromD. our earth used to be a high mountain on the sun50. The expression "the cause of the disturbance" refers to _________.A. the large tidal waveB. the powerful tidal pullC. the star coming near the sunD. one of the sun's planets51. In this article, the writer mainly wants to tell the readers __________.A. that the universe is so large that we cannot imagine itB. how the high mountains were formed on the sunC. why the tides over the surface of the sun were so powerfulD. where the planets in the universe came from( E )Contacts(交往) between Japan and the rest of the world have grown a great deal in the twentieth century. In the last thirty years, business contacts between Japan and the West have become very important. Many foreign companies now have offices inJapan and Japanese businessmen do business around theworld.Differences between Japanese and Western ways of doing business, however, often bewilder the foreign businessman and makedoing business in Japan difficult for foreigners.The American businessman, for example , wants of start talking business immediately . He wants quick decisions. He does notwait. The Japanese, on the other hand , likes to arrive at decisions gradually after giving them a great deal of thought.Another thing foreign businessmen have difficulty in understanding is when a Japanese means "Yes" or "No". This is becauseof cultural difference for a Japanese to say "No" directly.In English, it is easy to say "No" to something we do not want to do. But in Japan it is very difficult to say "No". Torefuse an invitation or a request with "No", or a similar phrase, is felt to be impolite. It is thought to be selfish(自私)and unfriendly. So instead of saying "No" directly, the Japanese have developed many ways to avoid saying "No". These enable them to avoid hurting other people's feeling. However, this often makes communication with the Japanese difficultfor foreigners to understand and follow.52. Paragraph one tells us that ______________ .A. It is not always easy for foreigners to do business in JapanB. Japan is a very important country for businessmenC. business contacts between Japan and the West are importantD. Japanese businessmen do business all around the world53. The word "bewilder" in paragraph 2 probably means _________.A. tireB. interestC. puzzleD. surprise54. From the passage we can know that _____________.A. American businessmen do things more quickly than Japanese onesB. American businessmen like to say "Yes" and "No"C. Americans usually say what they are thinkingD. Americans do not express themselves clearly55. The passage tells us that ________.A. Japanese businessmen are good at businessB. foreign businessmen should first try to understand JapaneseC. foreign businessmen must be more politeD. if you want to succeed you must learn from Japan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。

第三部分：阅读理解A There are stock markets（股票市场）in large cities in many countries. Stock markets in Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and New York are among the largest and most well-known. The stock, also called stock exchange, is a place where people can buy or sell shares of a factory or company. And each share means certain ownership of a factory or company. Different people go to stock markets. Some are rich, who want to get more money than they have. Others are not very rich, who buy stocks to try to become rich. Still others buy stocks as part of their plan to save money. Of course, investing（投资）money in the stock market is not the safest way to make money. No one can tell exactly whether the shares will be doing well. The factory or company may do badly. Then the stocks will go down, and the investors will lose money. The stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons. Everyone wants the stock to go up, but sometimes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down. No wonder going to the stock market is often compared to gambling（赌博）.All are eager to make money by " gambling " in the stock market. Factories and companies that need money are pleased that so many people are willing to "gamble". Indeed, the stock market is an attractive and complex part of the business world.36. If you are a good investor, _____in the stock market. A.you can always make money B. you can tell exactly when the stock goes up or downC. you may sometimes lose moneyD. your gambling is always safe37. The passage mainly wants to tell us _____.A. how to buy or sell sharesB. A B C of stock market C. the stock market is like gambling D. investing money in the stock market is not the safest way38. Factories and companies are pleased that so many people "gamble" because _____.A. they can make them richB. they need more people to work for themC. they need their money to do businessD. some people win and some lose39. The word "complex" in the last sentence probably means _____.A. completeB. WorthyC. difficultD. modernB "As I stood in front of the grave(墓)of President Richard Nixon, I was thinking about the time 25 years ago when this president helped bring the United States and China closer together. Young people of our two countries should help this relationship grow." This remark was made by a Shanghai student when speaking to his fellow students at the Nixon Library in California, U.S.A. He was one of 80 middle school students from China attending a month-long "Youth Summit". The Summit was to mark the 25th anniversary （周年）of President Nixon s journey to China, which was the turning point in China-U.S. relations. The Youth Summit was aimed at increasing understanding and friendship between young students of the two countries through v isits and discussions. Seventy-five American students were selected to visit China. They also visited the Nixon Library on July 21 before leaving for Beijing the next day. The head of the Library said he was pleased to see the American and Chinese students talking and laughing together. One Chinese student said, "I didn t find it particularly difficult to talk with Americans. We have our differences, but we have a lot in common. Dialogue is good for us."40. The works "Youth Summit" refer to _____.A. visits to the Nixon LibraryB. the Chinese students visit to the U.S. C. a meeting discussing relations between China and the U.S. D. activities to strengthen the ties between the Chinese and American students41. The student from Shanghai thought about the time 25 years ago because it was whenNixon _____.A. diedB. visited ChinaC. became U.S. presidentD. started building the library in his name42. The text is mainly about _____.A. the China-U.S. relationsB. the Nixon LibraryC. President NixonD. the youth SummitC June came and the hay was almost ready for cutting. On Midsummer s Eve, which was a Saturday, Mr. Jones went into willington and got so drunk at the Red Lion that he did not come back till midday on Sunday, the men had milked the cows in the early morning and then had gone out rabbiting, without bothering(⿇烦) to feed the animals. When Mr. Jones got back, he immediately went to sleep on the living-room sofa with the "News of the world" over his face, so that when evening came, the animals were still not fed. At last, they could stand no longer One of the cows broke into the door of the store-house with her horns(⾓) and all the animals began to help themselves to the grains, It was Just than that Mr. Jones woke up. The next moment he and his four men were in the store-house with whips in their hands, whipping in all directions. This was more than the hungry animals would bear. Together, though nothing of the kind had been planned beforehand, they jumped upon their masters. Jones and his men suddenly found themselves being struck with their horns and kicked from all sides. The situation was quite out of their control. They had never seen animals act like this before, and this sudden uprising of creatures whom they were used to beating and whipping just as they chose, frightened them After only a moment or two they gave up trying to defend themselves A minute later all five of them were in full fright down the road, with the animals running after them joyfully43. Which of the following is true according to the story?A. Washington was the name of a hotelB. Red Lion was the name of a restaurantC. News of the World was a TV programmeD. Store-house is a place to feed the cows44. The four men didn t feed the cows because ____A. the cows fed themselvesB. Mr. Johns wasn t at homeC. News of the World was a TV programmeD. Stove-house is a place to feed the cows45. The cows broke into the store-house to feed themselves because____A. They were so angry at their mastersB. They wanted to fight with the menC. They wanted to go on strikeD. They were too hungry46. The cows jumped upon their masters because ____A. they were not fedB. they were so hungryC. they were whipped so hard by themD. they were so happy47. What is the best tile for the story?A. Midsummer s EveB. A Bad SundayC. Cows and their MastersD. The Rebellion of the cows。

2024全国公共英语二级考试真题及答案2024 National Public English Level II ExamPart I - Listening ComprehensionSection A: Directions: In this section, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 7:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:30. D. At 9:00.2. A. Clear. B. Warm. C. Cold. D. Rainy.3. A. The woman is going on vacation.B. The woman is leaving her job.C. The woman is meeting a friend for lunch.D. The woman is going to the doctor.4. A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a classroom. D. In a living room.5. A. By watching TV. B. By listening to the radio.C. By exercising.D. By using a computer.Section B: Directions: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passages and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.6. Who is likely to be the speaker?A. A doctor.B. A teacher.C. An engineer.D. A scientist.7. Why is the man upset?A. The ticket is too expensive.B. The show has been postponed.C. The time of the show has been changed.D. The show has already started.8. What do we know about the Math exam?A. It lasts 90 minutes.B. It is easy.C. It is at 1:30.D. The speaker is looking forward to it.Part II – Reading Comprehension1. Choose the best answer for each question:Passage 1:The City of LightsParis, the capital of France, is known as the City of Lights. There are many famous buildings in Paris such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. The city is also famous for its delicious food. In Paris, you can enjoy not only French cuisine, but also food from many other countries. The city is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world because of its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant culture.1. Paris is known as the City of Lights because ________.A. it is very bright at nightB. there are many street lightsC. it is famous for its delicious foodD. it is known for its rich history and culture2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a famous building in Paris?A. The Eiffel TowerB. The Louvre MuseumC. The White HouseD. Notre Dame Cathedral3. Why is Paris a popular destination for tourists?A. Because it is very cheap.B. Because of its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant culture.C. Because there are many famous buildings.D. Because of its delicious food.Passage 2:The Benefits of ReadingReading is not only a great way to unwind and relax, but it also has many mental and emotional benefits. Research has shown that reading can reduce stress and improve brain function. It can also increase empathy and improve emotional intelligence.Reading regularly can help you become a better communicator and thinker. So, pick up a book and start reading today!4. According to the passage, reading can ________.A. increase stressB. decrease brain functionC. reduce stress and improve brain functionD. decrease empathy5. Reading regularly can help you become a better ________.A. photographerB. communicatorC. chefD. athlete6. What is the main purpose of reading according to the passage?A. To increase stressB. To improve brain functionC. To relax and unwindD. To become a better thinker and communicatorPart III – WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of “The Importance of Learning a Second Language”. You should write at least 150 words.Many people believe that learning a second language is essential in today’s glob alized world. Knowing a second language can open up many opportunities in terms of career advancement, cultural understanding, and personal growth. In addition, learning a new language can improve cognitive abilities and memory. For example, studies have shown that bilinguals have better focus and problem-solving skills. Overall, learning a second language is not only beneficial in terms of communication, but it also has positive effects on brain function and personal development.Sample AnswerIn t oday’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate in more than one language has become increasingly important. Learning a second language can provide individuals with a competitive edge in the job market, as many employers value language skills. Additionally, speaking a second language can help people understand and appreciate different cultures, thereby promoting tolerance and diversity. From apersonal perspective, learning a new language can be a rewarding experience that opens up a world of opportunities for travel, study, and social interaction. Moreover, research has shown that bilingualism can improve cognitive function and delay the onset of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Therefore, it is clear that learning a second language is not only beneficial for practical reasons, but it also has a positive impact on personal growth and well-being.Overall, the 2024 National Public English Level II Exam covers listening, reading, and writing skills, and tests a wide range of English language abilities. With practice and preparation,test-takers can improve their performance and achieve their desired scores. Good luck to all the participants in this year’s exam!。

公共英语二级考试模拟试题及答案单选1. ----- will you be able to finish the job this week?----- ___________ , but I'm not skilled enough, you know.A.I can't say soB.I expect soC. I'm sure soD. I don't know so2. We arrived at the station _______ late, or we the bus.A. too much; would catchB. a little too; had caughtC. much too; would have caughtD. too much; would have caught3. Is it the watch you want ________?A. to have it repairedB. to repair itC. to have repairedD. to have repaired it4. The two thieves fled the town separately, _______ a bag.A. each carryingB. whose that watch isC. whose watch is thatD. whose watch is5. The little boy can't tell ________.A. whose is that watchB. whose that watch isC. whose watch is thatD. whose watch is6. If a baby bird stays _______ for two or three weeks after leaving the nest, it has a fair chance of becoming an adult.A. livingB. livelyC. aliveD. live7. We will not attack ______ we are attacked; if attacked,we will certainly counter-attack.A. ifB. whenC. unlessD. even if8. You can take ______ seat you like.A. no matter whatB. no matter whichC. whatD. whichever9. I ______ to speak to you all these days.A. wantedB. have wantedC. shall wantD. shall be wanting10.A burning cigarette he threw into the wastepaper basket ______ fire to the hotel.A. madeB. setC. causedD. caught11."Do you hear someone knocking at the door?""Yes, I did. I heard him ______ three times."A. knockingB. knockedC. being knockingD. knock12.Peter, John and Tom each ______.A. say they came firstB. says they came firstC. says he came firstD. say came first13.Through long power lines electricity goes ______.A. to the place neededB. there it is neededC. where it is neededD. which it is needed14. ______ from the apple tree.A. It down fellB. there it is neededC. Down fell itD. Fell it down15.The service in this restaurant is very poor; there are not enough waiters to wait ______ customers.A. onB. forC. withD. to参考答案：BCCABCCDBBDACBA。

全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题六（含答案分析）1. A new English -Chinese dictionary will soon ________ out . ..joxue.A. workJoxueB. comeJoxueJoxueC. giveJoxueJoxueD. hand ..joxue.2. As time went on, the theory she had stuck ________ correct . ..joxue.A. provedJoxueB. to provingJoxueC. to provedJoxueD. to prove ..joxue.3. The huge fire is reported to have _______ more than 300 people dead. ..joxue.A. remainedB. keptJoxueC. leftJoxueJoxueD. had ..joxue.4. ----- The art exhibition ______ by me _______ a great success . ..joxue.----- __________ ! ..joxue.A. run, promises, CongratulationsJoxueB. made, whishes, Congratulations ..joxue.C. run, expects , CongratulationJoxueD. made , seems , Congratulation ..joxue.5. ----- What's wrong with the book? ..joxue.----- One page is ________ . ..joxue.A. disappearedJoxueB. losingJoxueC. missingJoxueD. disappearing ..joxue.6. Before she went abroad she spent as much time as she could _____ English . ..joxue.A. practise to speak JoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. practising speaking ..joxue.C. practise speaking JoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueD. to practise speaking ..joxue.7. ----- Did you say you like the film TINATIC? ..joxue.----- _______. I said it's not bad . ..joxue.A. Not exactlyB. I don't know whyC. You're greatJoxueD. That's all right ..joxue.8. I don't think he could have done such a stupid thing last night, _______ ? ..joxue.A. do IJoxueJoxueB. could heJoxueJoxueC. has heJoxueJoxueD. did he ..joxue.9. It was until last year hat he ________. ..joxue.A.left his home town for a new start ..joxue.B. came to realize the importance of learning English ..joxue.C. worked as an English teacher at a middle schoolJoxue ..joxue.D. set out to build a new house of his own ..joxue.10. A telephone call ______ him hurrying to his home town . ..joxue.A. madeJoxueB. forceJoxueC. sentJoxueJoxueD. let ..joxue.11. ----- Did you have ______ difficulty talking to the foreigner ? ..joxue.----- No. I only could not follow him when he spoke too fast . ..joxue.A. any JoxueB. aJoxueC. someJoxueD. much ..joxue.12. The old lady has never ________ the house since she moved in. ..joxue.A. been awayB. leftJoxueC. livedD. stayed at ..joxue.13. ----- We're sure of winning the match. ..joxue.----- _______. We'll meet our match. ..joxue.A. Don't be so sureB. So are weJoxueC. It's out of questionD. I think so ..joxue.14. I have no one ______ me , for I can deal with it all by myself . ..joxue.A. helpJoxueJoxueB. to helpJoxueC. helpedJoxueJoxueD.to have helped ..joxue.15. I'd ________ them to stay at home the whole day. ..joxue.A. ratherJoxueB. betterJoxueJoxueC. preferJoxueJoxueD. agree第二节：完形填空 ..joxue.Joxue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．Joxue Mrs White gave music lessons at a school. She had a good voice, 16 some of her high notes sounded like a door that 17 oiling. Mrs White knew her 18 well, and took every ..joxue.19 she could find to practise these high notes. As she 20 a small house, she could not practise 21 disturbing the rest of the family. So she usually went for long walks 22 the country road. But 23 she heard a car or a person 24 along the road, she stopped practising. She did not want to be heard, 25 she was very shy. ..joxue.Joxue One afternoon, a fast open car came up behind her so 26 and so fast that she did not hear it 27 it was only a few yards from her. She 28 some of her highest and 29 notes at that time. As the car passed, she saw an anxious 30 come overits driver's face. He stopped his car suddenly, 31 out and began to examine all the tyres 32 . ..joxue.Joxue Mrs White 33 to tell him what the noise he 34 really was. He got back into the and 35 . ..joxue.16. A. and JoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue B. as ifJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue C. besidesJoxueJoxueJoxue D. except that ..joxue.17. A. requiredJoxueJoxueJoxue B. wantsJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue C. requiringJoxueJoxueJoxue D. was ..joxue.18. A. soundJoxueJoxue JoxueJoxue B. strengthJoxue Joxue C. weaknessJoxueJoxue D. music ..joxue.19. A. placeJoxueJoxue JoxueJoxue B. chanceJoxueJoxue Joxue C. pointJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue D. time ..joxue.20. A. hadJoxueJoxue JoxueJoxue B. ownedJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue C. lived inJoxueJoxue D. stayed at ..joxue.21. A. withJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue B. withoutJoxueJoxueJoxue C. forJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue D. not ..joxue.22. A. through JoxueJoxueJoxue B. byJoxueJoxueJoxue Joxue C. nearJoxueJoxueJoxue D. along ..joxue.23. 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A. slowlyJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue B. angrilyJoxueJoxueJoxue C. carefullyJoxueJoxueJoxue D. quickly ..joxue.33. A. needn'tJoxueJoxue Joxue B. didn't dareJoxueJoxue C. wantedJoxueJoxueJoxue D. pointed out ..joxue.34. A. had doneJoxueJoxueJoxue B. reportedJoxue Joxue C. noticedJoxueJoxueJoxue D. had heard ..joxue.35. A. drove offJoxueJoxue B. ran awayJoxue Joxue C. driving outJoxueJoxue D. walked away第三部分：阅读理解AThere are stock markets（股票市场）in large cities in many countries. Stock markets in Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and New York are among the largest and most well-known. The stock, also called stock exchange, is a place where people can buy or sell shares of a factory or company. And each share means certain ownership of a factory or company. ..joxue.JoxueDifferent people go to stock markets. Some are rich, who want to get more money than they have. Others are notvery rich, who buy stocks to try to become rich. Still others buy stocks as part of their plan to save money. ..joxue.JoxueOf course, investing（投资）money in the stock market is not the safest way to make money. No one can tell exactly whether the shares will be doing well. The factory or company may do badly. Then the stocks will go down, and the investors will lose money. The stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons. Everyone wants the stock to go up, but sometimes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down. ..joxue.JoxueNo wonder going to the stock market is often compared to gambling（赌博）.All are eager to make money by " gambling " in the stock market. Factories and companies that need money are pleased that so many people are willing to "gamble". Indeed, the stock market is an attractive and complex part of the business world. ..joxue.36. If you are a good investor, _____in the stock market. ..joxue.A.you can always make moneyJoxue ..joxue.B. you can tell exactly when the stock goes up or down ..joxue.C. you may sometimes lose money JoxueD. yourgambling is always safe ..joxue.37. The passage mainly wants to tell us _____. ..joxue.A. how to buy or sell shares JoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. A B C of stock market ..joxue.C. the stock market is like gambling ..joxue.D. investing money in the stock market is not the safest way ..joxue.38. Factories and companies are pleased that so many people "gamble" because _____. ..joxue.A. they can make them richJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. they need more people to work for them ..joxue.C. they need their money to do businessD. some people win and some lose ..joxue.39. The word "complex" in the last sentence probably means _____. ..joxue.A. completeJoxueB. WorthyJoxueJoxueC. difficultJoxueD. modernB"As I stood in front of the grave(墓)of President RichardNixon, I was thinking about the time 25 years ago when this president helped bring the United States and China closer together. Young people of our two countries should help this relationship grow." ..joxue.JoxueThis remark was made by a Shanghai student when speaking to his fellow students at the Nixon Library in California, U.S.A. He was one of 80 middle school students from China attending a month-long "Youth Summit". The Summit was to mark the 25th anniversary （周年）of President Nixon's journey to China, which was the turning point in China-U.S. relations. ..joxue.JoxueThe Youth Summit was aimed at increasing understanding and friendship between young students of the two countries through visits and discussions. Seventy-five American students were selected to visit China. They also visited the Nixon Library on July 21 before leaving for Beijing the next day. The head of the Library said he was pleased to see the American and Chinese students talking and laughing together. ..joxue.Joxue One Chinese student said, "I didn't find it particularly difficult to talk with Americans. We have our differences, but we have a lot in common. Dialogue is good forus."40. The works "Youth Summit" refer to _____. ..joxue.A. visits to the Nixon LibraryJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. the Chinese students' visit to the U.S. ..joxue.C. a meeting discussing relations between China and the U.S. ..joxue.D. activities to strengthen the ties between the Chinese and American students ..joxue.41. The student from Shanghai thought about the time 25 years ago because it was when ..joxue.Nixon _____. ..joxue.A. diedJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJ oxueB. visited ChinaJoxue ..joxue.C. became U.S. presidentJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueD. started building the library in his name ..joxue.42. The text is mainly about _____. ..joxue.A. the China-U.S. relations JoxueJoxueB. the Nixon Library ..joxue.C. President Nixon JoxueJoxueJoxueJoxue JoxueD. the youth SummitCJune came and the hay was almost ready for cutting. On Midsummer's Eve, which was a Saturday, Mr. Jones went into willington and got so drunk at the Red Lion that he did not come back till midday on Sunday, the men had milked the cows in the early morning and then had gone out rabbiting, without bothering(麻烦) to feed the animals. When Mr. Jones got back, he immediately went to sleep on the living-room sofa with the "News of the world" over his face, so that when evening came, the animals were still not fed. At last, they could stand no longer One of the cows broke into the door of the store-house with her horns(角) and all the animals began to help themselves to the grains, It was Just than that Mr. Jones woke up. The next moment he and his four men were in the store-house with whips in their hands, whipping in all directions. This was more than the hungry animals would bear. Together, though nothing of the kind had been planned beforehand, they jumped upon their masters. Jones and his men suddenly found themselves being struck with their horns and kicked from all sides. The situation was quite out of their control. They had never seen animals act like this before, and this sudden uprising of creatures whom they were used tobeating and whipping just as they chose, frightened them After only a moment or two they gave up trying to defend themselves A minute later all five of them were in full fright down the road, with the animals running after them joyfully43. Which of the following is true according to the story? ..joxue.A. Washington was the name of a hotelJoxueJoxueJoxueB. Red Lion was the name of a restaurant ..joxue.C. News of the World was a TV programmeJoxueD. Store-house is a place to feed the cows ..joxue.44. The four men didn't feed the cows because ____ ..joxue.A. the cows fed themselvesJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. Mr. Johns wasn't at home ..joxue.C. News of the World was a TV programmeD. Stove-house is a place to feed the cows ..joxue.45. The cows broke into the store-house to feed themselves because____ ..joxue.A. They were so angry at their mastersJoxueJoxueJoxueB. They wanted to fight with the men ..joxue.C. They wanted to go on strikeJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueD. They were toohungry ..joxue.46. The cows jumped upon their masters because ____ ..joxue.A. they were not fedJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. they were so hungry ..joxue.C. they were whipped so hard by themJoxueJoxueJoxueD. they were so happy ..joxue.47. What is the best tile for the story? ..joxue.A. Midsummer's EveJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. A Bad Sunday ..joxue.C. Cows and their MastersJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueD. The Rebellion of the cowsDHOLIDAY HOMES IN MALLORCAAolday apartments in Mallorcan sailing and fishing port quiet even in summer season. Beautifully situated apartmentswith views of sea and mountains, yet near to shops and restaurants, cars and bicycles for hire. Sailing and sports clubs nearby. ..joxue.ITALY IN COMFORT ..joxue.Luxury coach(-carriage)tours of Italy, out of normal holiday season, 21 leisurely(休闲)days to visit five Italian cities starting from London 1st September. The tours are guided by Professor Martin Daris, formerly Head of Italian Studies, London University. See the arts and culture of historic Italy.KIBBUTZ HOLIDAYS IN ISRAELWorking holidays on a Kibbutz(co-operative farm)in Israel. All nationalities welcome for one to three months, if prepared to work mornings with Kibbutz members. Accommodation(住), food and trips to historic sights all provided free-you pay only for the special low-cost return flight.TWO WEEKS ON A CARIBBEAN ISLANDTwo-week holidays in the luxurious Hotel Splendid, on alovely beach with golden sands and deep-blue sea. Tennis, golf, sailing and all water sports. Trips and tours around the islands arranged. Near to town of Castries with lively evening entertainment-dancing to local bands.1st November--31st March ￡720 per person1st April--30th October ￡850 per person ..joxue.●Jack and his wife Mary, who have recently retired, want to see places of cultural and historic interest abroad, but Mary hates flying. ..joxue.●Peter and Maria, university students, want to travel as far as possible on very little money, and would like to get to know a country by working there for three months with other young people. ..joxue.●Michael, a young computer programmer, has been working hard and needs a holiday to relax-in winter. He would like to go somewhere warm and sunny, where he can swim in the sea, and he enjoys sports and dancing. ..joxue.●Harry and Kate, both teachers, and their two teenage sons, have to take their holiday during the school summer holidays. There must be plenty for the boys to do, although Harry and Kate just want beautiful scenery, good food and wine-and peace.48. Michael would most enjoy ____, where he can go in winter. ..joxue.A. spending two weeks in the splendid hotel on the Caribbean island ..joxue.B. visiting five Italian cities starting from London ..joxue.C. seeing the splendid arts and culture of historic city ..joxue.D. driving cars and bicycles along the seaside ..joxue.49. The most suitable holiday for Peter and Maria would be _____,as it is cheap and sounds very ..joxue.interesting. ..joxue.A. the summer holiday in Mallorca JoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. the tours guided by a professor ..joxue.C. the Kibbutz holiday in IsraelJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueD. the tours arranged near to town of Castries ..joxue.50. The best holiday for jack and Mary would be ____. ..joxue.A. the leisurely 21-day coach tour of Italy ..joxue.B. the working holidays for 1-3 months on a farm ..joxue.C. the splendid 14-day trip around the islands ..joxue.D. the interesting 2-week stay in a luxurious hotel ..joxue.51. Harry and Kate and their sons would like _____, which is quiet even in the busy ..joxue.summer season. ..joxue.A. a holiday working on a Kibbutz in Israel ..joxue.B. a holiday visiting ancient cities by coach in Italy ..joxue.C. a holiday hotel on a lonely beach on the Caribbean island ..joxue.D. a holiday apartment in the fishing port in MallorcaEKristy,28,a cook in La Gross, often wondered what she'd do in a life-threatening situation. On August 29,1997,she got her answer. While she was driving on a road a big truck hit its head on a pickup car. The pickup burst into flames. Hristy rushed out and ran to the pickup. Two farmers, Dean Bernhard, 51, and his brother Donald,44,were inside. When she got close, Kristy could see the unconscious driver. The other man was under the passenger seat. Says Kristy: "The smells were sickening. I was afraid the truck would blow up and kill us all." ..joxue.The driver of the big truck was struggling to open the passenger door. so Kristy rushed to the driver's side. Finallythey opened the door. She reached in, seized the driver and, to her horror, felt her hands sink into his chest. She quickly dragged the man to safety on the roadside, then hurried back. As Kristy stared down the ditch(水沟)with the passenger, the pickup blew up. She jumped on top of him and they both rolled to safety. ..joxue.When the police arrived a while later, Kristy started crying, "I want my mum." In fact she cried for the net three months. Today, the two farmers, each the father of two children, are good friends with Kristry. To show their deep appreciation, they bought her a ring with nine diamonds-one for each member of their immediate families, and the ninth for her.52. In which order did Kristy do the following things? ..joxue.a. Carried Dean and Donald to safety ..joxue.b. Rushed to the pickup ..joxue.c. Surprised herself ..joxue.d. Saw the truck hit on the pickup ..joxue.e. Got out of her car ..joxue.f. Wondered what she'd do in danger ..joxue.A. e,d,b,a,c,fJoxueJoxueB. d,e,b,a,f,cJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueC.f,d,e,b,a,cJoxueJoxueJoxue D. f,c,e,d,b,a ..joxue.53. When coming to save Donald and Dean Bernhard, Kristy never thought that she _____. ..joxue.A. could have any help from others ..joxue.B. would be successful in saving both of them ..joxue.C. might be killedJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueD. would be tested in a dangerous situation ..joxue.54. In the first paragraph we read: "The pickup burst into flames." ..joxue.This sentence most likely means: "_____" ..joxue.A. The pickup was on fire.JoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueJoxueB. The pickup started smoking badly. ..joxue.C. A terrifying cry came out of the pickup. ..joxue.D. The pickup was broken into pieces. ..joxue.55. Which of the following best shows Kristy's true heroism? ..joxue.A. She did not feel terrified at the accident. ..joxue.B. She protcted herself as well as the two brothers from harm. ..joxue.C. She put her life"on the line"to save others. ..joxue.D. She was regarded as a member of Dean's and Donald's families...joxue.第四部分：写作 ..joxue.第一节：短文改错 ..joxue.Joxue此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。

公共英语二级考试全真模拟试题及答案Woman have more problems than men in old age. First of all, they have less money—or no money at all — and because of this, they often feel they get less respect , even at home. Quite a large number have no pension(退休费) because they have never worked outside the home, and thirty-eight percent are supported mainly by their husbands or children. Second, a larger number of old women than old men become window(single women). Men are normally older than the women they marry, and women generally live longer than men. The remarriage among older windows is lower than that among widows(single men). Statistics (统计) from 1990 in Shanghai show only 52 percent of elderly women with husbands still living, compared to(与---相比)82 percent of men.Because of lower incomes and the difficulty of remarriage,many elderly women who live alone, are poor and have almost no social life. Even an old couple lives with children, it is the woman who ends up doing the work around the house. She cleans the rooms, prepares meals, and takes care of the family. Some 75 percent of them carry out such heavy physical tasks as buying and carrying grain, coal and other supplies for the home. How to improve the quality of life of women in their later years is a question that needs to be dealt with by all the society.44.If they had more money, elderly women _______.A. would have no more problemB. could live a fairy lifeC. would get more respectD. would need no care of others45.In Shanghai, of 150 elderly women, only ______have husbands still living.A.75.B.52.C.82.D.78.46.According to the statistics, suppose there are 150,000 elderly men, _____of them are widowers.A.27,000B.78,000C.72,000D.123,00047.According to the writer, _______.A. elderly women should be paid wellB. elderly women should live with their familiesC. all people should do something for elderly womenD. housework should not be done by elderly women答案：CDAC。

1. He is no one to ____to rules and regulations blindly.a. formb. conformc. informd. perform2. His hesitation ____unwillingness.a. indicatesb. announcementc. pointsd. suggestion.3.We’ve ____a conclusion that this is not true.a. reachedb. arrivedc. camed. obtain.4.Medical science is _____rapidly in our country.a. proceedingb. progressingc. movingd. develop5.______this problem, I will tackle with it later.a. Atb. Concernedc. Withd. As to6.The overwhelming flood has polluted the water sources of the city and it is now _____drinkable water.a. in needb. in shortc. short ofd. needed7._____a man coming, the thief ran away.a. At sightb. In sightc. At the sight ofd. In sight of8.In a few minutes, Mrs. Smith suddenly_____.a. overcameb. regainedc. came tod. recovered9.We have _____with the company for 10 tons of steel.a. contractedb. contactedc. constructedd. convinced.10.The hero in that film is based on a real historical figure, not an _____one.a.imaginableb. imaginativec. imaginaryd. imagination11 Nowadays many species of animals are no longer____.a. in commonb. existc. livingd. in existence12.She _____that if he didn’t give her enough money, she would make it public.a. threatenedb. torturedc. fearedd. scared.13.We should judge a man by his ____, not by his talks.a. actionsb. actc. deedsd. activities14.Children need many things, but ____they need affection.a. after allb. for allc. above alld. in all15.Difficult ____it was, they finished it on time.a. thoughb. althoughc. asd. still16. The war broke out and killed many _____.a. as a resultb. at lastc. in the endd. therefore17. They attached great importance _____the friendship between the two countries.a. forb. ofc. withd. to18. The children are quite happy ____the thought of the coming summer holiday.a. inb. atc. upond. on19.Once the decision ____, the most important thing to do is how to carry it out.a. has been madeb. madec. been maded. having been made20. _____the circumstances, he has done the job quite well.a. Consideringb. Consideredc. Being consideringd. Being considered21. As ____as I am _____, I don’t care what you do.a. long…concernedb. long…concerningc. far…concernedd. far…concerning22. The medicine can make people _____fever.a. immune withb. immune toc. motionlessd. inactive to23. He was severely ill, ____he had to lie in bed.a. as much as thatb. so many so thatc. so serious to thatd. so much so that24.It is easy to _____a machine ____but difficult to put it together.a. tear…apartb. take …awayc. take …apartd. bring…away25. Hearing that he had the first prize, he ____with delight.a. seamedb. filledc. beamedd. joined26. It’s my _____opinion that I should go abroad after graduation.a. considerableb. consideratec. consideredd. considering27. You must ____the fact that you are no longer as strong as you were.a. live onb. live withc. live ind. live up28. It is a _____time to wait for the result of the exam.a. tryingb. tried c .difficult d. worrying29. You can hardly avoid ____her if you both work in the same office.a. to meetb. meet c .meeting d. meeting with30. If you agree to have this operation, ____are that you may recover sooner.a. chancesb. opportunitiesc. occasionsd. fortunes31. Although Annie is happy with her success she wonders ____will happen to her private life.a. thatb. whatc. itd. this32.It’s high time that the government took some effective measures to ____the city.a. clear upb. show upc. clean upd. tear apart33. Both sides _____these terms.a. agreed onb. agreed with d. agreed to d. agreed34. Mad with ____, he beat his son with a big stick.a. rangeb. ragec. rag d .rank35. It was so cold outside that my toes became ______.a. numbb. warmc. painfuld. stiff36. She cooked the meat for a long time so as to make it _____enough to eat.a. mildb. slight c .light d. tender37. The rate of unemployment is ____.a. risingb. increasec. decrease d .rise38. “American Dream” is defined as a young man rising from the humblest beginning to acquire great achievements Abraham Lincoln is ____.a. the caseb. a case in pointc. a cased. in point39. Each ticket ____only one person to the exhibition.a. entersb. postsc. admitsd. persuades40. He is ____on going to American to continue his studies.a. intentionb. intendc. intent d .intensePart II Reading Comprehension掌握教材中每单元中及 Test Yourself 中的阅读理解题Passage 1When I was in 7th grade, I had a lot of trouble reading. My mother used to sit by my side, and explain each paragraph of each school reading assignment to me because I didn’t understand what I was reading. She would have to read each paragraph tome, and then after each paragraph, she summarized what we just read.In class, I tried to hide the fact that I could’t read. My teachers gave us the last 10 minutes of class to start our reading homework, and I would sit there for the last ten minutes of class starting at the page, pretending I was reading it—I remember a terrible feeling of not wanting to get in trouble for not being able to comprehend. I had to wait until I got home so my mother could explain it to me. How did I ever get into Cornell University? By eighth grade I started understanding a little on my own, but I was reading at an incredibly slow rate. In eighth grade, I got hold of all the speed reading books I could get my hands on. I read them all very slowly at the time. I even went out and took a course on speed reading. Then I developed my own system which was easier and produced quicker results. I started practicing these techniques every day, and as I started to read faster, my understanding increased. I found that I stopped daydreaming and thinking about other things while I was reading, and started getting the larger meaning. I was reading faster and comprehending better.I found that when you read slowly, word by word, you get lost in the world, lose the bigger picture, and your comprehension drops. When you read faster, your concentration actually increases and your comprehension goes up because instead of getting lost in the words, you see the overall picture.1 The main difficulty and writer had in reading in her 7th grade was that _____a.she often forget her school reading assignmentsb.she had difficulty reading with comprehensionc.she had a poor vocabulary and very bad grammard.she always looked elsewhere when asked to read2The writer would pretend to be reading in the last 10 minutes of class because______a.she was afraid of being found outb.the reading class was terriblec.she had to do what others were doingd.her mother told her to do so3The writer’s reading ability improved a great deal mainly because _____a.she entered Cornell Universityb.she took a course on speed readingc.her mother managed to help her outd.she developed her own way of reading4From her own experience, the writer found that ________a.one’s comprehension drops if one reads too slowlyb.in order to understand better, one has to read slowlyc.one tends to neglect the detailed information if one reads fastd.many people read fast in order to save time5After reading the passage, we can conclude that the writer wrote the passage in order to_______a.convince the readers of the importance of higher educationb.tell a story in honor of her motherc.give a detailed description of different reading skillsd.illustrate the necessity of fast reading1-5 b a d a dPassage 2If we were asked exactly what were doing a year ago, we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written in it an account of what we did each day, we should be able give an answer to the question. It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep a record of the most important happenings in their country, but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war. Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place did not know how to write. For example, we know a good deal about the people who lived in China 4,000 years ago, because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them. But we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa, because they had not learned to write.Sometimes, of course, even if the people cannot write, they may know something of the past. They have heard about if from older people, and often songs and dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings, and these have been sung and acted and told for many generations. For most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the past. This we may call ‘remembered history’. Some of it has now been written down. It is not so exact or so valuable to us as written history is, because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied inwriting. But where there are no written records, such spoken stories are often very helpful.6. Which of the following ideas is not suggested in the passage?a.“Remembered history”, compared with written history, is less reliable.b.Written records of the past play the most important role in our learning of the human history.c.A written account of our daily activities helps us to be able to answer many questionsd.Where there are no written records, there is no history7. We know very little about the central Africa 200 years ago because ______a.there was nothing worth being written down at that timeb.the people there ignored the importance of keeping a recordc.the written records were perhaps destroyed by a fired.the people there did not know how to write8. “Remembered history” refers to________a.history based on a person’s imaginationb.stories of important happenings passed down from mouth to mouthc.songs and dances about the most important eventsd.both b and c9. “Remembered history” is regarded as valuable only when ______a. it is written downb. no written account is availablec. it proves to be trued. people are interested in it10. The passage suggests that we could have learned much more about our past than we do now if the ancient people had ______a.kept a written record of every past eventb.not burnt their written records in warsc.told exact stories of the most important happeningsd.made more songs and dances6-10 d d d b aPassage 3Do you have bright ideas? Ideas for inventions that change society or, at least, make life easier for somebody? Perhaps we all do sometimes, but we don’t often make the idea a reality. Recently, in Britain, there was a competition called British Designers for Tomorrow. The competition encouraged young people to carry out their bright ideas. There were two groups in the contest: Group One was for schoolchildren under 116; Group Two was for schoolchildren over 16. And there were eleven prize-winners altogether.Nei Hunt, one of the prize-winner, was called “Sunshine Superman” by one newspaper writing about his design. It’s important, when people study the weather, to be able to record sunshine accurately. We need to know how many hours of sunshine we have and how strong it is. Most sunshine recorders only record direct sunlight. Nei’s is more accurate and this is very important for research into ways of using solar power. With his prize of ￡100, Nei plans to carry on inventing.You can do so much with animation (动画⽚). Look at Simon West’s idea for animated road signs. He uses pictures with appear to move as you go nearer to or farther from them. This isn’t a new idea. But it is new to use these pictures on road signs. “We found that people were more likely to see moving signs,” said Simon. So now, you can really see rocks falling, trains moving, horses galloping or a car falling over the edge of cliff. Quite a warning!The ideas in the competition were so inventive that we are surprised that British industry doesn’t ask more schoolchildren for suggestions. 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BEC二级模拟试题6(附参考答案)—.READINGPART ONEQuestions 1-7.Read these sentences and the share prices below..Which stock market does each sentence( 1 -7) describe?・For each sentence mark one letter (A、B ,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.Example:The index went up more than one thousand・Answer: A1.The share prices were influenced by the improvement of the two countries1relations.2.Over the week turnover rose by T$ 5・ 83bn.3.Many people went to buy capitalization stocks.4.In the beginning many foreign shareholders buy bl ue chips at high prices•5.Price was lower after shareholders sold stocks in industrials to make profit.6.On Thursday price dropped and then rose again・7.The falling of composite index rose by 1.3 per cent on the week・A.Bangkok rose 2 per cent on the day and 3.4 per cent over the week as buyers moved in to large market capitalization stocks・ The SET index rose 27.55 to 1,383.57 in turnover of Bt 8.5 bn, down from Thursday's Bt lObn.B.Taipei was pulled lower by late profit-taking in industrials after Thursda/s rebound .and the weighted index fell 45.59 to 5,806.77, or 1.7 per cent, over the week・ Tumover rose to T $41.51 bn from T $ 35. 78bn.C.Manila opened strongly on foreign buying of blue chips but dipped at the close as profits were taken ・ The composite index fell 10.07 to 2 ,907. 00 , 1.3 per cent higher on the weekD.Hong Kong finished a mixed day slightly lower ,sapped by profit-taking on confirmation of US renewal of China's MFN trade status and concerns over the lower domestic property market. The Hang Seng index fell 11.58 to close at 9,470.13, 1.7 per cent lower on the week.PART TWOQuestions 8-12•Read this letter to the editor of The Economist.•Choose the best sentence from the list A・I to fill each of the blanks.・For each blank (8-12) mark one letter (A-I) on your Answer Sheet..Do not mar4 any letter twice・.One answer has been given as an example・Sir-You state on February 13th that New Mexico has "few natural resources 蔦example…In 1991 New Mexico ranked fourth in the United States in production of natural gas , seventh in oil andtenth in non-fuel minerals ・..8...Non-fuel minerals contributed about $ 1 billion and coal $ 509 millio n. Taxes from production of fuels and minerals, and lease payments on state lands have been set aside by legislative acts to endow two permanent funds worth about $ 5. 65 billion,… 9 …In addition, during fiscal year 1991 , payments to New Mexico from taxes on federal lands were S 108 million .all earmarked for public education.…10 …About $566 million came from taxes and permanent-fund earnings attributable to oil and gas production. • .J 1 ・•• Tourism is an important industry in New Mexico, yet its economic impact on the public sector is dwarfed by that of mineral production.New Mexico came through the recent recession in much better shape than most other states. It does not have a deficit・・..12...States that rely primarily on a sales tax or on an income tax have big problems during economic downturns・ Income growth per head in New Mexico averaged 6. 1/00 in the year to October 1992-one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.Charles ChapinExample :CA. 1( has a broadly based tax structure an important point.B・ In 1992 it produced more oil than Colorado and Kansas combined・C・ However, the extractive mineral industry in New Mexico is one of the state's strongest economic forces・D. During fiscal year 1992 New Mexico raised permanent funds worth about $6.1 billion.E・ The combined value of oil and gas production was $ 2. 8 billion.E Some 16, 000 employees work in the extractive industries and their wages are among the highest of any major industry.G The $39 million earned by these funds in 1991 was used to finance education and other public services ・H.Only S 25 million came from agricultural taxes・I.New Mexico's extractive mineral industries contribute about a third of the state's $1.9 billion general-fund income in fiscal year 1991.PARTTHREEQuestions 13-20• Read this letter about Compensation Trade ,and answer the following questions・Ministry of Foreign Trade 19th Januai y , 1 993Xi Changan StreetBeijing, ChinaDear Sirs,This letter is in regard to the window glass business between our firm and the China National Light industrial Products Import & Export Corporation, Daren Bninch and the Daren Window Glass Factory.1.O UT two sides sincerely worked in the past and the window glass business has already been done successfully. However, the quantity of products doesn't meet our requirements. This company wants to develop the trade and business further in this line・ We now expect to begin working with all the other branches and window glass factories on the same basis ,i・ e. compensation trade・2.For the U. S・ A. market, we require very large quantities of small cut sizes. Therefore, we are asking your prompt assistance to help us out in expanding glass-cutting business・ We would highly appreciate it if you take this matter into consideration. We are certain that ,with your promptcooperation, our purchases of Chinese window glass for sale in the U・ S. A. market will very quickly increase to a large and substantial volume・ With the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries ,the time is now right for a very quick and large increase in trade between us.3・ For your information, we are doing everything possible to cooperate in achieving our mutual goal of making the window glass business a very large one・We have offered to purchase various equipment for your Dairen factory which will increase its products, improve quality and raise its efficiency・ We have offered to accept payment for this machinery in the form of buy-back of glass. We have also cooperated with the factory in making suggestions for better efficient packing and containerization. The factory has been very cooperative and receptive to our ideas・As we want to begin our business with the other branches too ,we plan to offer the same suggestions and proposals to purchase machinery for them・4. From this letter, you can see that we are very sincere in our desire for a long-term relationship between our two countries and our firm and the various branches of the China National Light industrial Products Import and Export Corporation, Window Glass Departments .During our next visit to China, we will discuss the appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent for Chinese Window Glass in the U・S. A・market. Since we have discussed this question in the pastexpect that the official appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent will be made during our next trip.Thank you for your prompt attention to the above・ Best regards.Sincerely yours ,Norman GoldsteinAssociates, INCQuestions 13-16•For questions 13-16 ,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below.•For each pai'agraph( 1 -4) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.•Do not mark any letter twice・13.Paragraph 1 …14.Paragraph 2…15.Paragraph 3…16.Paragraph 4・・・A Our hope for a long-term relationshipB Our successful cooperation in the pastC The diplomatic relations between our two countriesD Our wish to increase the quantity of productsE Our need of help in glass-cuttingF Our goal to make the window glass business largeG Improvement of equipment in Chinese factoriesQuestions 17-20•Using the information in the test ,complete each sentence 17-20 ,with a phrase from the list below (A-G).•For each sentence( 17-20) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.•Do not mark any letter twice.17.When we visit your country again next time ,we hope yoifl 1..・18.On the basis of compensation trade ,we are going to...19.In order to enlarge our window glass business, were doing our best to...20.To other branches that have business with us, well…A take this problem into consideration・B develop and expand the trade and business furthe匚C make our company the sole agent in China.D offer to buy equipment for them.E accept payment for this equipment.F start cooperation with other branches and factories・G cooperate with you and realize our common dream.PARTFOURQuestions 21-35•Read this advertisement a hat Fidelily Emerging Markets・•Choose the best word to fill each gap・•For each question (21 -35) mark one letter (A ,B,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.•One answer has been given as an example・The dynamic developing economies of the world are ripe with potential. 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For more ・..33 ・・・, call us , free of ・..34 from any of the countries below. If you..・ 35..・ elsewhere ,please use the UK number or post or fax the coupon.Example:A. denied B・ climbed C・ dem on strated D・ mentionedAnswer: C21.A. growth B. decrease C. height D. diminish22.A. slow B. increasing C. reducing D・ fast23.A. thought B. designed C・ considered D. supposed24.A. road B. method C・ reason D. key25.A・ words B・ slogans C・ ways D・ strengths26.A. independent B. wealthy C・ prosperous D. national27.A. intensive B. thick C. narrow D. extensive28・ A. move B・ apply C. reply D. demand29. A・ situations B. disadvantages C. opportunities D. conditions3(). A. few B. many C・ honourable D. leading31.A. currently B. formerly C. recently D. likely32.A. look B. discover C. find D. learn33.A. news B. data C・ infoimation D・ knowledge34.A. money B. pay C・ fee D. charge35.A. live B. wait C. talk D. sleepPART FIVESection AQuestions 36-40•Read this text about car sales in the world.•In most of the lines (36 -40) there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two lines, however, are Correct.•If the Line is correct, put a tick ( V ) in the space on your Answer Sheet..If there is an extra word in the line, write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet.Example :While new car sales in Japan are predicted to rise up by...up...5 per cent next year, 1990's record of 5.1 million wont be exceeded..・ V ・.・WORLD NEW CAR SALES36.New car sales fell down last year to a six-year low, but demand37.is forecast to begin a sustained period of growth in 1994 and38・ rose to record levels through out the second half years of the 1990s39.The short-term recovery is being driven chiefly by a strong rise in the demand40.in North America ,where new car sales are forecast to increaseby 11 percent to 10. 46 million this year ,as well by the continuing expansion of demand in the Asia-Pacific region.PART FIVESection BQuestions 41-45.•The following is a business contract..In each line there is one wrong word・•For each numbered line (41 - 45) write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet. Example : We have to hold you responsibility for the loss we've been made to sustain...responsible...This serves to authorize the Chairman of the F. T. Arbitration Commission to41.appoint an arbitrator on behave of this corporation to settle the dispute42.existed between the plaintiff and the defendant,concerning the defendants・43.failure to meet their oblige under contracts concluded for the supply of44.8,000 metric tons of Aluminium ingots・ Should the defendant failing to45.appoint an arbitrator with in the time specific by the F. T. Arbitration ・Commission ,this coiporation would have an arbitrator appointed forthe defendant.二WRITINGPART ONEQuestion 46You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China・You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. Therefor you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible・•Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington ,the Public Relation's manager. Ask for an advertisement for two translators・•Explain the reason.•Mention your urgency.•Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWOQuestion 47You work in the Market Survey institute. After careful research ,you receive four charts.Read the following charts which show , the trend of consumer confidence, real hourly wages, employment and credit development. The years are given ,while the other numbers are not presented・But the lines in the charts clearly show , the directions of development.•Use the information in the charts to write a report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why the consumer confidence increases・•Write on your Answer Sheet.附图见bec2-6图三.LISTENINGPART ONEQuestions 1-12•You will hear three telephone conversations.•Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below・Message One・ Questions 1-4MESSAGEVisiting City: BaicelonaMain Features:1.The Old City: old buildings2.(1)・.・ beautiful, magnificent3.several (2)…restaurants food is cheap(3)…4.Staying Hotel (4)...Message Two QuestionsHiring RegistrationDate : 5th Jan. Time : 10:30Name of the customer : Kate (5)…Contact No : (6)…Service Details :1.An appartment near (7)...street .with air-conditioner and heating system ・2.Rent :on more than (8)...a month including water and gas3.Renting Period: about 1.5 years from February Message Three. Questions 9- 12Telephone MessageDate : 1 st April Time : 9:45Item : buying (9)…Purpose : 10 for meeting room, (10)・..for the officeTotal money: (11)…Deadline for purchasing : before ( 12)…,AprilPART TWOQuestions 13-22Section OneQuestions 13-17•You will hear five short pieces・•For each piece decide where the speaker is.•Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the piece・•You will hear the five pieces twice・13…14...15...16...17...placesAon the planeB at the bankC at the aiiportD at the officeE at the theatreF at the hotelG at the customsH on the busSection TwoQuestions 18- 22•You wt71 hear another five short pieces.•For each piece decide what the speaker is going to do next. •Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the piece・•You will hear the five pieces twice・18...19...20…21...22...Next actionsA to stop smokingB to fall into sleepC to leave a companyD to mail a parcelE to go shoppingF to go to the beachG to resign from the officeH to fi nd a motelPARTTHREEQuestions 23-30・you will hear a report presented by a journalist from Tokyo. He talks about the difficult situations met by Japanese chemical groups. He gives some important figures of four biggest chemical groups in Japan.・you have to complete the sentences (23-30) by choosing the correct answe匚・Mark one letter (A，B or C).23.The crisis met by Japanese chemical groups is caused by, one of the reasons・A over capacityB high pricesC high cost24.The productions manufactured by Asahi Chemical, Japan's largest poly tyrene manufacturer take up of the market.A 12%B25%C26.625._______ is Japan's biggest plastics group.A Mitsubishi KaseiB Mitsubishi petrochemicalC Mitsui Petroche mi Cid industries26.On OcL 1st, Mitsubishi Petrochemical is going to merge with.A Kawasaki plantB Mitsui petrochemicalC Mitsubishi Kasei27.The dividend of remains the saine as in last yea匚A Mitsubishi PetrochemicalB Mitsui petrochemical industries and Shin-EtsuC Sumitomo Chemical28.chemical group is not explained in detail in this report.A Shin-EtsuB Mitsubishi KaseiC Mitsui petrochemical29.chemical group has the highest per share according to the report・A Mitsubishi PetrochemicalB Shin-EtsuC Mitsui Petrochemical Industries3(). is going to open a new plant.A Shin-EtsuB Mitsui PetrochemicalC Mitsubishi PetrochemicalBEC二级模拟试题6参考答案BEC二级模拟试题6参考答案试题一.阅读部分PART ONE1.D2. B3. A4.C5. B6. B7. CPART TWO& E9. G 10. I 11. F 12. APARTTHREE13. D 14. E 15. G 16. A 17. C 1 & F 19. G 20. DPART FOUR21.A 22. B 23.D 24. D 25. D 26.A27.D 28. B 29.C30.D 31. A 32.C 33. C 34. D 35.APART FIVESection A36.down是多余，应删掉.37.没有多余的词38.years是多余，应删掉.39.the是多余，应删掉.40.没有多余的词.Section B41.be halve 应改为behalf42.exist 应改为existing43.oblige 应改为obligations44.failing 应改为fail45.specific 应改为specified二•写作部分PART ONE.Question 46(Sample for reference)Dear Mr. Max Remington ,As our company is purchasing a set of equipment ,a lot of materials -have to be translated, which is impossible to do within four months. Could you advertise for two experienced translators in the newspapers? It is urgent.PART TWOQuestion 47(Sample for reference)Near the end of 1994, people suddenly become "rich", buying a lot of things. We have received the report that the real hourly wages of workers become even less ,so they do not have enough money to buy so many things. Although the employment is rising towards the end of 1994 ,the growth is very slow. Therefore ,not many people find jobs to earn enough money to buy goods. Then where does the big consumer confidence come from? We have discovered that people overspend with various creditcards ,buying goods. And they are not worried about returning the borrowed money. This it is our turn to be concerned about this kind of consumer confidence.三」斤力部分1. Cathedral2. museums3. special4.Baicelona5. Murphy6. 553227887. Sunny 8. 120pounds 9. coffee sets10.2 II. 96pounds 12. 10th13. F 14. H 15. B16. E 17. C l&F19. A20. E21.Hh22.D 23. A 24. B25. B 26. C 27. BPart One. Questions 1 (ol2.Message One. Questions 1 to 4.Fl : Good morning ,Garble Travel Agency・ Can I help you?Ml : Yes , please. Fd like to have some information about the city of Barcelona. I have 5 days holiday ・Fl : Well, there are lots of places to visit in Barcelona. You could go to the Old City, which is the real Barcelona of many centuries ago. I think you'd enjoy it.Ml : So there are many old buildings in the Old City?Fl : Yes ,and these old buildings are quite w611-preserved. And there's a cathedral near the OldCity. It*s very magniFlcent.Ml : Fve heard about it. Any place else?Fl : Well ^thereYe also several very interesting museums and a lot of good restaurantsMl : If I go to Biircelona,where could I stay? Have you any suggestion?Fl : Well ,you'd better stay at the Barcelona Hotel ,which is near the Old City. The food there is cheap and special as well.Message Two. Questions 5-8.Ml : Good morning・ Can I help you?Fl : Oh, yes・ I want to rent an apartment. My name is Kate Murphy・Ml :1s it K-A-T-E,M-U-R-P-H-Y.Fl : Yes , that's right.Ml : Then what kind of apartment do you prefer?Fl : Well ,1 want to live near Sunny Street.Ml : Sunny Street,right. Anything else?Fl : The rent should not be more than 120pounds a month .including water and gas. Td like an air conditioner and heating system・Ml : How long are you going to rent it?Fl : About a year and a half, from Febniary.Ml : Do you have the contact number?Fl :Ifs55322788Ml : OK! As soon as I find an apartment I will call you.Fl : Thank you. Fm looking forward to your answe匚Message Three・ Questions 9 to 12.Fl : Yes ,Mr. Wilson. Chris speaking.Ml : Hello ,Chris. Could you buy some china for our meeting room?Fl : How much money do you want to spend?Ml : Er, f80 'for 10 coffee sets. What do you think.Fl: fll manage. I suggest we buy two more sets for our office・Ml : Let's see・・.OK ! I agree.12 coffee sets with 96pounds.Fl : When do you want them?Ml : Before the 10th of April. By the way J want to look at the sample beforehand・Fl : OK! I will select some samples for you.Ml : Thank you. Bye.Fl : Bye-bye , Mr. Wilson.Part Two. Questions 13-22.Section One・ Questions 13・17.Question ThirteenA couple called today and they said they couldn't arrive tonight・Yoifre lucky to find this vacancy. This is a busy time of the year. Please fill out this registration card and be sure to list your cars license number.Question FourteenThere r s no charger for transfers if you have paid your fares already. Would somebodygive this young boy a hand? He's handicapped. I think yoifll have to move over and let the young boy take this seat・ Squeeze through!Question FifteenPlease sign your name on the check and don't forget the date・ Then give me the checkand your drivers license. Fll give it to you in fifties. If you want to transfer your money from your savings account to the check account ,you have to fill out these slips as well.Question SixteenMy name is Dan Sloan. I paid for two tickets by credit card by telephone about two weeks ago on June 2nd J remember. I hope theyYe good seats. They're about halfway up the first balcong・ Question SeventeenIt's too bad that our flight is delayed for an hour. Our plane is supposed to leave at 9:10,but now it's already 10: 00. Let's go to Gate 2 and wait for the check-in. Fm a little nervous・ I am flying for the first time.Section Two.Questions 18-22...Question EighteenI vote against visiting the mountains and riding horses・ I was thrown from a horse last yea匚I vote that we go to the seashore・ We could go swimming in the sea or take long walks along the beach and collect seashells・Question NineteenCigarettes will do no good to your health・ And it's medically proven that they can cause lung Ccineerand a lot of other diseases・ If you feel run-down without them Jll give you a prescription which will help you sleep.Question TwentyThe Gamble Department Store has just opened a new shop near St. Maria Street. In the advertisement ,they're going to have a big celebration for the grand opening and the first one thousand customers can get free T-shirts. I want to get one.Question Twenty-oneEleven hours on the road is long enough for anyone, especially in this hot weathe匚Tm anxious to get back to the family house・But I don f t think we should overdo it. Let's rest for a while .shall we? Question Twenty-twoIn the package ,there's a beautiful glass necklace・It's a birthday gift for my husband's sister who's living in Lincolnshire・ I packed it very carefully, so Fm sure it won't break on the way. But still I want to insure it for f25 just in case・Part Three. Questions 23 30.By Paul Abrahams in TokyoResults from Japan's largest petrochemicals companies for the year to March 31st reflect the crisis facing a sector plagued by sluggish domestic demand ,over capacity ,plunging prices and the appreciation of the yen.News of the sector's ci re trading position follow this week's decision by Showa Denko to sell its polystyrene business・The company, a marginal manufacturer, sold its 30, 000 tonnes a year Kawasaki plant to Asahi Chemical, Japan's largest polystyrene manufacturer with capacity of about 333, 000 tonnes a year, equivalent to about 25 per cent of the market. The move was the latest in a series of alliances and mergers as the troubled industry restructures.Mitsubishi Petrochemical , the country's biggest plastics group , reported a loss of Y&39bn ($ 80m) compared with pre-tax profits last year of Y8.25bn. The group made an operating loss of Y13.8bfirst since 1982・ The poor result came despits cost-cutting measures, lower raw material prices ,and Y4bn worth of profits from equity sales.Turnover fell 12.2 per cent from Y372bn to Y326bn, as prices and volumes declined. Earnings per share, which reached Y52. 5 in 1991 , fell to a loss per share of Y9.44. The group, which is scheduled to merge with Mitsubishi Kasei on October 1st ,cut its dividend from Y8 per share to Y4.Mitsubishi Kasei*s pre-tax profits fell 76. 8 per cent from Y9.3bn last year to Y2.2bn. The group reported its first operating loss in 40 years at Y467m, and only managed to post positive pre-tax results by selling Y15・ 7bn worth of equities. Turnover fell 1.8 per cent .the fourth yearly decline 5to Y696bn. The dividend was halved to Y3 per share・Mr. Morihisa Takano ,managing director, said the newly merged group would generate pre-tax profits of YlObn on sales of Y855 bn during the year to March 1995.He predicted petrochemicals prices would bottom out during the summer. No decision had been made about the dividend ,but the new company could pass it during the current year, he Pre-tax profits at Mitsui Petrochemical industries, Japan's biggest polyethylene maker, plunged 75 per cent from Y9bn to Y2. 26bn on sales down 9. 3 per cent at Y272bn. The company blamed poor demand for the slump which offset the benefits of cost-cutting measures. The dividend is unchanged at Y6 per share・ Thegroup forecast pre-tax profits for the current year marginally up at Y3bn on turnover of Y276bn.Shin-Etsu, one of Japan's biggest makers of polyvinyl chloride 、 reported profits down 26.1 per cent from Y17. 6bn to Y13bn. Sales increased 0. 2 per cent from Y275bn to Y276bn. Net profits fell 26. 6 per cent to Y7.08bn, or Y21.85 per share・The group maintained the final dividend at Y3.75, making the full-year pay out Y7.5 per share•Shin-Etsu forecast pre-tax profits for the current year of Y15.5bn on sales of Y277bn.The outlook for the petrochemicals industry remains blsak・ The imbalance between supply and demand for ethylene, the basic building block of petrochemicals Js about 2.8m tonnes of ethylene and is set to deteriorate further this year.A massive 700,000-tonne-a-year ethylene complex owned by Maruzen ,Mitsui Petrochemical and Sumitomo Chemical comes on stream later this year and Mitsubishi Petrochemical is also commissioning a new 300,000-tonne-a -year plant this year.更多价值连城的绝密英语学习资料,“成千上万人疯狂洛基内部秘密英语，技巧，策略请在网上申请报名”。

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公共英语二级考试模拟试题及答案
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Woman have more problems than men in old age. First of all, they have less money—or no money at all — and because of this, they often feel they get less respect , even at home. Quite a large number have no pension(退休费) because they have never worked outside the home, and thirty-eight percent are supported mainly by their husbands or children. Second, a larger number of old women than old men become window(single women). Men are normally older than the women they marry, and women generally live longer than men. The remarriage among older windows is lower than that among widows(single men). Statistics (统计) from 1990 in Shanghai show only 52 percent of elderly women with husbands still living, compared to(与---相比)82 percent of men.Because of lower incomes and the difficulty of remarriage,many elderly women wholive alone, are poor and have almost no social life. Even an old couple lives with children, it is the woman who ends up doing the work around the house. She cleans the rooms, prepares meals, and takes care of the family. Some 75 percent of them carry out such heavy physical tasks as buying and carrying grain, coal and other supplies for the home. How to improve the quality of life of women in their later years is a question that needs to be dealt with by all the society.

第三部分：阅读理解( A )What are some of the steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away? One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only half-way. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down . Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险) . Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen. Lights that turned on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and setto a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make sure that nothing collects in front or in the house. Particularly, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and thata trusted neighbour has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overpiled mail boxes.36. Why did the writer begin this piece with question?A. Because he wanted to catch the readers' attention.B. Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.C. Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the piece.D. Because he wanted to make the readers understand him better.37. The word "live-in" in this passage means ______________.A. left emptyB. lively and cheerfulC. now being used by peopleD. laid inside38. What does the writer advise the people to do?A. Ask a neighbour to pick up the daily mailB. Make sure to have lights that turn on and off by themselves.C. Make sure the newspaper is handed over every day.D. Pull the living room curtains down.39. The most important room to leave a light burning in is the _________.A. bedroomB. kitchenC. living roomD. sitting-room( B )Mr Richards has worked in a small seaside town for about ten years and he and his wife have a comfortable house near the sea.During the winter they would be quite happy, but every summer a lot of their relatives used to spend holiday in their house , and it was much cheaper than staying in hotel . Finally one day in June Mr Richards complained to a clever friend of his who lived in the same place. "One of my wife's cousins is going to bring her husband and children and spend ten days with us next month again. How have you prevented all your relatives from coming to live with you in summer ?" "Oh,"the friend answered, "that is not difficult. I just borrow money from all the rich ones, and lend it to all the poor ones. After that,they seldom come again." Hearing this Mr Richards smiled.40. The relatives preferred to stay in Mr Richards' house because _____________.A. it was cool in summerB. they might spend less moneyC. they were more welcomeD. it was a comfortable place41. According to his friend's opinion, the poor relatives would stop going there so oftenbecause ________ .A. they were shy to borrow money againB. hey were afraid to be asked to pay off the debtsC. they had been ill-treatedD. it wasn't happy for the poor to meet the rich42. The best title for this passage is ___________.A. Such a Clever FriendB. Mr Richards and his FriendC. Money is ImportantD. Such Good Usage of Money43. After reading the passage we can infer _____________.A. Mr Richards still complains about the coming of his relatives in summerB. The friend of Mr Richards' hadn't as many relatives as RichardsC. Gradually Mr Richards succeeded in keeping his relatives out in summerD. sNone of Richards' relatives came to the seaside town for their holidays again( C )I wonder why American towns looks so much alike that I sometimes mix them up in my memory. The standard influence(影响)of massproduction whose agents(代理商)are the travellingsalesman, the mail-order house, the five-and-ten cent stores, the chain stores, the movies can hardly explain it. If you stay two days in Bologna and in Ferrare, or in Arles and in Avignon, you will never mix them up in all your life. But it may well happen that after you spend two days in St.Louis and in Kansas City the appearances of these two cities soon mix up. I think the reason for this is that these towns have not yet had time enough to develop their own characters. Similarly, children are much less different from each other than grown people.44. Which two of the following towns look so much alike?A. Bologna and FerrareB. Arles and AvignonC. St. Louis and Kansas CityD. Bologna and St. Louis45. In line 4 the word "it" refers to ____________.A. standard of townsB. similarity of townsC. people's memoryD. mass production46. American towns look very much alike because of ____________.A. the standard influence of mass productionB. their different appearancesC. not being fully developedD. having everything in common( D )Millions of stars are travelling about in space. A few form groups which journey together, but most of them travel alone.And they travel through a universe so large that one star seldom comes near to another. For the most part each star makes its journey in complete loneliness, like a ship on an empty ocean. The ship will be well over a million miles from its nearest neighbor. From this it is easy to understand why a star seldom finds another anywhere neat it.We believe, however, that some two thousand million years ago, another star wandering(漫游) through space, happened to comenear our sun, Just as the sun and the moon raise tides(潮汐)on the earth, so this star must have raised tides on the surface of the sun .But they were very different from the small tides that are raised in our oceans; a large tidal wavemust have travelled over the surface of the sun, at last forming a mountain so high that we cannot imagine it. As the cause of the disturbance(动荡) came nearer, so the mountain rose higher and higher. And before the star began to move away again,its tidal pull had become so powerful that this mountain was torn to pieces and threw off small parts of itself into space. These small pieces have been going round the sun ever since. They are the planets(⾏星).47. Millions of stars are _______________.A. following a regular path in spaceB. mo v i n g a b o u t w i t h o u t a f i x e d c o u r s e b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 2 " > C . s e l d o m w a n d e r i n g a b o u t i n t h e u n i v e r s e D . a l w a y s t r a v e l l i n g t o g e t h e r b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 3 " > 4 8 . S o m e t w o t h o u s a n d m i l l i o n y e a r s a g o , t h e m o u n t a i n o n t h e s u n w a s r a i s e d p r o b a b l y b e c a u s e b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 4 " > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 5 " > A . a l a r g e t i d a l w a v e o f a s t a r t r a v e l l e d o v e r t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e s u n b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 6 " > B . a n o t h e r s t a r h a p p e n e d t o c o m e n e a r t h e s u n b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 7 " > C . t h e s u n a n d t h e m o o n r a i s e d t h e t i d e s o n t h e e a r t h b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 8 " > D . t h e s t a r m o v e d a w a y f r o m t h e s u n b r b d s f i d = " 1 8 9 " > 4 9 . T h e a r t i c l e s u g g e s t s t h a t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 0 " > A . o u r e a r t h e x i s t s b e f o r e t h e s u n B . h o w s p a c e f o r m e d b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 1 " > C . n o o n e k n o w s w h e r e t h e e a r t h c o m e s f r o m b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 2 " > D . o u r e a r t h u s e d t o b e a h i g h m o u n t a i n o n t h e s u n b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 3 " > 5 0 . T h e e x p r e s s i o n " t h e c a u s e o f t h e d i s t u r b a n c e " r e f e r s t o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 4 " > A . t h e l a r g e t i d a l w a v e B . t h e p o w e r f u l t i d a l p u l l b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 5 " > C . t h e s t a r c o m i n g n e a r t h e s u n D . o n e o f t h e s u n ' s p l a n e t s b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 6 " > 5 1 . I n t h i s a r t i c l e , t h e w r i t e r m a i n l y w a n t s t o t e l l t h e r e a d e r s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 7 " > A . t h a t t h e u n i v e r s e i s s o l a r g e t h a t w e c a n n o t i m a g i n e i t b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 8 " > B . h o w t h e h i g h m o u n t a i n s w e r e f o r m e d o n t h e s u n b r b d s f i d = " 1 9 9 " > C . w h y t h e t i d e s o v e r t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e s u n w e r e s o p o w e r f u l b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 0 " > D . w h e r e t h e p l a n e t s i n t h e u n i v e r s e c a m e f r o m b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 1 " > ( E )。

笔试试卷第一部分：听力理解1从对话中男士要与女友去洛杉矶旅游可以判断答案为c。

2从对话中女士说"那是因为你在饭店用餐的缘故"可以推断答案为c。

3从"pick up"的使用可以猜侧答案为a。

4从"airlines flight 514 for chicago"可以判断答案为c。

5host为男主人，故答案为c。

6从"you re early for lunch"和后面谈到的午餐食品可以判断答案为b。

7午餐lily吃the leg of lamb和salad, 即答案为c。

89.从"i won't fall"和"you were holding my bicycle"来看，男孩正在学骑车，8题答案为a，9题答案为b。

10从交流的方式来判断，两人正在打电话，答案为a。

11男士昨天在听音乐、学习，答案为b。

12女士昨天给这位男士打了二十次电话，却没有人接，说明该题答案为a。

13从第一句男士说"happy birthday, alice."可以判断答案为b。

14对话中alice两次请peter吃东西看，答案为c。

15从peter的"would you like to dance, alice?"说明该题答案为c。

16?0〖jp2〗该篇短文讲的是不同地区的人对猫的不同态度。

5道题皆为细节判断题。

16题为同义转换。

intelligent说明clever，16题答案为a；"cats are independent and this makes people dislike them even more"说明17题答案为c；认为会吸婴儿之气的是美国人，18题答案为a；英国人养猫是为了给自己带来运气，19题答案为c；猫有九命，自然说明猫长寿，20题答案为a。

2022年公共英语二级全镇模拟试题（附答案）2022年公共英语二级全镇模拟试题（附答案）第一节单项填空1.He is ______ a writer.A. failure asB. a failure asC. the failure forD. a failure with2.– can you come on Monday or Tuesday?– I'm afraid ______ day is possible.A. eitherB. neitherC. anyD. some3.Dr. Black comes from either O某ford or Cambridge. I can't remember ______.A. whereB. thereC. whichD. what4.In the centuries _____, Egypt became one of the most advanced civilizations on earth.A. followedB. tat was followedC. which was followingD. which followed5.To enter his house is like ______ a small museum.A. to enterB. enteringC. enteredD. enter6.The local government cut down their costs ______ 30 percent.A. atB. byC. forD. with7.I'm reading his ______ novel.A. best-sellingB. best-soldC. best-saleD. best-sell8.It's rude of you to shout _______ the room.A. beyondB. throughC. acrossD. over9.People are more likely to stay _______ 30 miles of _______ they were born.A. in … whereB. at … whatC. within … whatD. within … where10.After searching for half an hour, she realized that herglasses ______ on the table all the time.A. were lainB. had been lainC. have been lyingD. had beenlying11.Facts show that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs ______ directed.A . like B. as C. which D. so12.I walked too much yesterday and ______ are still aching now.A. my leg musclesB. my muscles of legC. my leg's musclesD. my muscles of the leg13.He will have ______ 30 by the end of this year.A. turnedB. becomeC. gotD. taken14.Macao ______ its return to China in December, 1999.A. watchedB. foundC. sawD. noticed15.This hotel _______ $60 for a single room with bath.A. chargesB. demandsC. pricesD. claims第二节完形填空My father waved me goodbye and the bus (16)_____. My first country journey then began. The man sitting ne某t to me was a road engineer. He said that (17)_____ by bus was an e某cellent way to (18)_____ road for him. We passed many villages on the way and stopped once (19)_____ to buy cold drinks, (20)_____ it was very hot. The countryside was brown and dry and there were long (21)_____ with no people or villages in (22)_____. We also stopped once at some road works, (23)_____ made my traveling companion very (24)_____.Most of us were dozing in the afternoon heat (25)_____ we were (26)_____ by a sudden noise which (27)_____ a shot from a gun. As the bus swerved(突然转向) and then stopped (28 )_____ the side of the road, I remembered all the horrible stories I had read about bands ofrobbers who used to attack travelers on (29)_____ roads like this. Many of (30)_____ people looked as bewildered and frightened as I (31)_____.My neighbor, (32)_____ , reassured me. “Nothing (33)_____, onlya (34)_____ tyre. But we (35)_____ while he changes the w heel.”16. A. set in B. set off C. set D. set up17. A. traveling B. going C. judging D. coming18. A. investigate B. repair C. e某plore D. test19. A. and two B. or twice C. or two D. and twice20. A. because B. since C. now that D. when21. A. e某tensions B. ways C. stretches D. periods22. A. view B. vision C. sight D. eyes23. A. as it B. which C. so that D. thus24. A. upset B. depressed C. calm D. e某cited25. A. when B. where C. while D. the moment26. A. waken B. awake C. woke D. woken27. A. sounded as B. sounded like C. sounded with D. sound as if28. A. to B. onto C. at D. besides29. A. desert B. deserted C. dessert D. desserted30. A. the other B. other C. another D. the31. A. as I was looked B. as I must have lookedC. as I must have been lookedD. as I look32. A. therefore B. although C. however D. furthermore33. A. to be worried B. to worry C. to be worried about D. to worry about34. A. flat B. broken C. wrong D. burst35. A. will have been waiting B. will have waitedC. shall need waitD. shall have to wait第三部分阅读理解AWhat will man be like in the future-in 5000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be surethat he will be different from what he is today. For man is slowly changing all the time.Let us take an obvious e某ample. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brain's capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head, in particular the forehead, will grow larger.Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over very long period of time it is likely that man's eyes will grow stronger.On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, both se某es are likely to be bald.Perhaps all this gives the impression that future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in common with use. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.36. The passage mainly tells us that____.A. man's life will be different in the futureB. future man will look quite different from usC. man is growing taller and uglier as time passesD. man's organs' functions will be one the wane37. What serves as the evidence that man is changing?A. Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.B. Man's hair is getting thinner and thinner.C. Man's arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.D. Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.38. The change in man's size of forehead is probably because____A. he makes use only 20 % of the brain's capacity.B. his brain has grown larger over the past centuries.C. the other 80% of his brain will grow in due time.D. he will use his brain more and more as time goes on.39. What is true about a human being in the future?A. He is hairless because hair is no longer useful.B. He has smaller eyes and wears better glasses.C. His fingers grow weaker because he doesn't have to make use of them.D. He thinks and feels in different way.40. It is implied that ____.A. human beings will become less attractive in the future.B. less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degenerationC. human beings hope for a change in the future lifeD. future life is always predictable.BWith the steady increase in the amount of leisure time that people enjoy today, the importance of businesses that deal with leisure products and services is also steadily increasing. One of the biggest such industries is the tourist industry. Providing transportation and accommodations for tourists —— and guides, brochures, souvenirs —— is one of the major industries in many countries. Since people are now having longer vacations and are more and more interested in seeing other parts of the world, this business will no doubt continue to grow. Another industry obviously devoted to leisure is entertainment. Movies, TV shows, concerts and plays are usually intended for our leisure. The same can be said of most books, e某cept te某tbooks. Professional sports make money because people pay to watch them in their free time. This list could be greatly e某tended. But even among these industries, we have mentioned only part of the picture. The people who make the TV sets and build the theatres and tourist hotels are as much a part of the leisureindustry as the singers or the hotel clerks.41. What makes leisure business important according to the passage?A. People's leisure time is increasing.B. More and more people begin to show great interests in seeing other parts of the world.C. Improved transportation and accommodation conditions.D. Longer vacations are offered than before.42. What do we know about entertainment from the passage?A. It is the biggest leisure industry.B. Movies, TV shows, concerts and books are usually intended for our leisure.C. People are usually reluctant to pay to watch professional sports.D. Making TV sets and building theatres are also part of entertainment industry.43.What's main idea of this passage?A. With people having more leisure time, tourist industry becomes the biggest industry in many countries.B. With people having more leisure time, entertainment industry becomes one of the major industries in many countries.C. With people having more leisure time, leisure business is becoming more important in economic life.D. With people having more leisure time, leisure business list is being e某tended.CThirty years ago not many people would have dreamed of doing the repairs and decorations in their own homes. In those days labor was fairly cheap and most people would have thought it worthwhile to employ a professional painter and decorator, unless of course they were either very hand up or were in the trade themselves. Today, however, it is quite a different story. Men and women in all walks of life turn their hands to all sorts of jobs round the house including painting, papering, putting up shelves and wall units, and tiling walls and floors. Some people with no professional training of any kind have even successfully built their own houses. These jobs havebeen made easier today by the introduction of prepared materials, which require the minimum amount of skill to use. In every high street through out Britain nowadays there is at least one “Do-it-Yourself” shop containing a vast range of timber, tiles, paints, wallpapers and floor coverings besides tools of every description including power drills and ma ny accessories. “Do-it-Yourself” is a booming business; all these shops do a roaring trade and look like continuing to do so. Probably the main reason for the craze is the high cost of present-day labor and the shortage of building firms willing to do small jobs.44.Why did people employ professional workers to decorate homes thirty years ago?A. Because they could not do it themselves.B. Because professional workers were very cheap.C. Because they had no time.D. Because professional workers could do much better.45.Thirty years later what changes took place?A. People could do everything themselves.B. Few people chose to be a professional workerC. People with no professional training successfully built their own houses.D. New e某pensive materials required no skills at all.46.What caused the DIY craze?A. Young people liked to follow the fashion.B. “Do-it-Yourself” is a booming business.C. There were fewer building companies.D. High cost of professional workers.47. What is the speaker telling us ?A. How DIY comes into being.B. Changes in building.C. Changes in housing.D. Great changes in these thirty years.DI used to be a faithful TV watcher. Besides the latest information, I 'd love to appreciate beautiful e某otic sceneries and enjoy the evening with my favorite singers, actors and hosts. It was the advertisement that frustrated me. Ad is a great annoyance of watching television.In the first place, the ads waste time. Generally speaking, at least 5 or 6 minutes is lost when watching the ads during a single news program, and usually 10 to 15 or even more during a good movie. In the second place, the ads often interrupt the viewer. The viewer may forget the situation of a show because of frequently ed ads; even worse, the watcher may lose his pleasant mood when the ads come on one after another, which can bring negative psychological influence such as disappointment, depression, an某iety and so on so forth. Besides, the ads make many products look more appealing than they really are, some of which even look so disgusting. For e某ample, an e某pensive car is made to seem lu某urious, or a bad product like deodorant is made to look very good by showing a beautiful amazing lady taking shower! Therefore, the television viewer must be aware and critical of the ad in order to endure them.48.Why the author was one of the TV fans in the past?A. Because he could stay with his favorite stars the whole evening.B. Because he could travel the world without going out.C. Because he could get the news which couldn't be found on newspapers.D. Because he could make friends on TV.49. What feelings may ads bring to the viewers when ed frequently, according to the author?A. disappointedB. depressedC. an某iousD. unpleasant50.Which statement is not true according to the passage?A. Ads are frustrations during watching TV.B. Ads occupy too much viewer's time when t hey watch TV……C. Ads often cause interruptions which will destroy the viewer's mood……D. Ads present the viewer much information about the best products.51. What can we infer from the passage?A. Ads time should be reasonably controlled.B. More and more people choose not to watch TV.C. Programs on TV are not worth watching.D. Ads mustn't be showed on TV at all.EMcDonald's is the world single biggest food provider with annual sales of around $12.4bn. And the company's symbol Ronald McDonald is now (or so the company claims) the word's most recognized person after Santa Claus.The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in San Bernardino, California, in 1948 by brothers Mac and Richard “Dick” McDonald. Mac ran the restaurant side; Dick was the marketing genius. He had already invented the drive-in laundry and had been the first person to use neon lights in advertising. Now he spotted the gap in thepost-war, baby-boom market for cheap, family-orientated restaurants with simple menus, standardized food and efficient service.After a slow start, business began to boom. By 1954, the brothers were joined by another entrepreneur, a kitchen equipment salesman called Ray A Kroc who owned the franchise to the Multimi某er, milk shake maker used throughout the McDonald's chain. A year later, Kroc had bought the McDonald brothers' chain of 25 franchises for the equivalent of around $70m(￡44m). Dick remained with the companyuntil the Seventies, when he and Kroc fell out over Kroc's claim that the chain was his creation.Today, an almost Stalinist cult of personality surrounds Kroc (who died in 1984) at McDonald's, while the brothers who gave the company its name have all but been written out of its history. But though Kroc did not found McDonald's, he was certainly responsiblefor the empire-building philosophy which led to its world domination. He ushered in such essential contributions to international cuisine as the Big Mac (1968) and the Egg McMuffin (1973); and helped launch Ronald McDonald ——“in any language he means fun” —— on to television in 1963.Every three hours, a new McDonald's franchise opens somewhere in the world; it can be found in more than 100 countries including India (vegetarian-only to avoid offending the non-beef-eating populace) and Israel (non kosher, despite fierce local objection). McDonald's chain embodied the thrusting, can-do spirit of Fifties America with staff mottoes such as “If you've got time to lean, you've go time tocle an.”52. McDonald's was founded _____.A. by a kitchen equipment salesman .B. in California.C. by a marketing genius called Dick McDonald.D. after the first World War.53. What do we know about McDonald's brothers?A. They were not McDonald's founders although they named the restaurant.B. Their business was still in depression after several years.C. They had clear job separation on business.D. They sold their restaurant to a salesman in 1954.54. Which is not Kroc's contribution to McDonald's ?A. He launched the restaurant image Ronald McDonald on to television.B. Under his lead, international cuisine as the Big Mac and the Egg McMuffin earned worldwide fameC. He spotted the gap in postwar market for cheap, family-orientated restaurants.D. He built McDonald's empire with a philosophy which led to its world domination.55. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. The single biggest food provider was however, not named after its founderB. The international cuisine as the Big Mac, a beef hamburger, is provided every chain restaurant in the world.C. Employees in McDonald's have no time to lean.D. The symbol Ronald McDonald, means fun in any language, is said to the word most recognized person after Santa Claus.56. This passage is mainly concerned with _____.A. brief history of McDonald's.B. McDonald's success……C. Ray A Kroc, leader of the McDonald's empire.D. McDonald brothers, founder of McDonald's.大Susse某 police ordered to search a si某-foot, dark-haired 57____________youth about 20 he failed to rob an old lady – Mrs West. 58____________The youth rushed at the lady and tried to bring h59____________things and money then she was walking through the street. 60___________Surprisingly, however, the old lady grasped the robber61____________wrist (手腕) and it made him let out of a cry “Oh, no!62____________Stop!“ and ran away. ”If I had been carrying my shopping, 63____________I would real have put him on his back,“ said Mrs West64____________who took a course in judo (柔道) when younger. “When my65____________husband was living. I used to practicing throwing h66____________At Christmas,“ she e某plained.第二节书面表达根据下面的提纲写一篇短文。