公共英语二级英语知识运用模拟题4
公共英语二级全真模拟题及参考答案（1）
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。
全国公共英语等级（PETS）考试二级模拟试题含答案（5）
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。
公共英语二级分类模拟题99
公共英语二级分类模拟题99(总分：80.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、第一部分英语知识运用(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、第一节单项填空(总题数：15，分数：18.00)1.I am, just as is sung in a song, a ______. I live on my own.（分数：1.00）A.someoneB.somebodyC.anybodyD.nobody √解析：2.The teacher told Li Ming that he ______ get up early tomorrow.（分数：1.00）A.need not √B.don"t needC.not need toD.need not to解析：当need用作情态动词时，否定句needn"t后直接加动词原形，疑问句则为Need I get up early tomorrow?答案为A。
3.Mary always dances well, ______ her mother.（分数：1.00）A.so doB.so does √C.as doD.as does解析：[解析] 基础语法知识题。
此题涉及so的用法当中的一种：引起一个倒装结构，表示“也是如此”，代替前面所说的情况。
例如：①He can speak English and so can I. (他会讲英语，我也会讲。
)②I"m a teacher, so is she. (我是教师，她也是。
)。
所以答案为B选项。
4.If it rains, we should not go out, but the sky ______ perfectly clear.（分数：1.00）A.is √B.will beC.wasD.had been解析：5.You are only allowed to do ______ you have been told to do.（分数：1.00）A.howB.afterC.what √D.when解析：[解析] 本题考查宾语从句连接词的选择。
公共英语二级阅读模拟
公共英语二级阅读模拟近年来，随着国际交流的日益频繁，对于学生来说，学习英语已经变得越来越重要。
公共英语二级考试是国内一种常见的英语水平测试，以下将为您提供一篇关于公共英语二级阅读的模拟文章。
Article 1Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions.Language Barriers in International BusinessIt is well known that English has become the dominant language in international communication, especially in the context of business. However, language barriers still exist and can pose challenges in international business interactions.Firstly, many professionals may have strong technical expertise but lack the necessary language skills to effectively communicate with their counterparts from different countries. This often leads to misunderstandings, miscommunications, and lengthy negotiation processes.Moreover, cultural differences are closely intertwined with language barriers. Different cultures have distinct communication styles and expectations, which can create additional challenges in conducting business internationally. For example, certain phrases or idioms that are common in one language or culture may have entirely different meanings or even offend individuals from another language or culture.Additionally, the speed and fluency of spoken English can be a major obstacle for non-native speakers. Native speakers tend to use more idiomaticexpressions and speak more rapidly, making it difficult for non-native speakers to follow and comprehend.These language barriers can negatively impact international business relationships, hinder effective collaboration, and even lead to business failures. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals engaged in international business to continuously enhance their language skills and cultural awareness.Question 1: What is the main focus of this passage?Question 2: According to the passage, what challenges can language barriers pose in international business interactions?Question 3: How are cultural differences connected to language barriers?Question 4: Why is the speed and fluency of spoken English a challenge for non-native speakers?Question 5: What is the author's suggestion for individuals engaged in international business?Article 2Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions.The Importance of English ProficiencyEnglish proficiency plays a critical role in today's globalized world. It opens up numerous opportunities for individuals, whether in terms of education, employment, or cultural exchange. Therefore, it is essential for individuals to develop strong English language skills.Firstly, English is the lingua franca of many industries, including technology, finance, and tourism. Proficiency in English allows individuals to access a wealth of information and resources in their respective fields, enabling them to stay competitive in the global job market.Secondly, English is widely used in academic settings. Many prestigious universities and research institutions conduct their programs and publish their findings in English. Proficiency in English facilitates academic research, collaborations, and academic success.Moreover, English is the language of international communication. Whether participating in conferences, networking events, or simply engaging in global discussions, individuals who are proficient in English have an advantage in effectively conveying their thoughts, ideas, and negotiating with people from diverse backgrounds.Lastly, English proficiency fosters cultural exchange and understanding. By learning English, individuals can access a vast array of literature, films, and music from English-speaking countries, thereby gaining insights into different cultures and expanding their global perspectives.In conclusion, the importance of English proficiency cannot be overstated in today's interconnected world. It not only enhances employability and educational opportunities but also facilitates effective communication and cultural exchange.Question 1: What is the main point of this passage?Question 2: What advantages can proficient English skills bring in terms of employment?Question 3: How does English proficiency benefit academic pursuits?Question 4: What advantage do individuals who are proficient in English have during global discussions?Question 5: How does English proficiency contribute to cultural exchange and understanding?。
PETS公共英语二级模拟试题及参考答案
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四(含答案分析)
全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题四（含答案分析）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. ----- 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．Linda was a few minutes late. Wilson 16 the office when she got there. His secretary told her he 17 back in a few minutes. She 18 sit down and wait for a few minutes in outer office."I'll never get this job," she 19 herself. For a moment she wanted to 20 the building. Just then, Wilson came 21 the door and hurried into his office. A few minutes 22 his secretary took Linda in and introduced her,Linda apologized 23 . Wilson didn't seem to 24 .They chatted casually (随便地) for a few seconds and then 25 . He 26 her letter of application."You've never worked in radio or television before, 27 ? "he said. Now she was 28 that she would not get the job. Wilson asked her 29 questions.30 he seemed impressed with her other qualifications(资格).She was 31 when he asked her if she could start soon. "I wonder if you'd mind 32 next month?" he asked33 .34 seemed she had got the job 35 .16. A. had left B. has left C. was left D. would be leaving17. A. had been B. came C. was D. would be18. A. should B. had to C. would D. was able to19. A. told B. spoke C. said D. talked20. A. run out B run of C. run out of D. run away21. A. through B. across C. cross D. along22. A. latest B. last C. late D. later23. A. to being late B. for being late C. to be late D. for the late24. A. mind B. listen C. notice D. hear25. A. took down with business B. came down to business C. settled down with business D. got down to business26. filled out B. took out C. sent out D. threw away27. A. haven't you B. do you C. have you D. don't you28. A. even more sure B. much sure C. even sure of D. sure of29. A. a few such B. a few more C. much a few D. more a few30. A. As her surprise B. To her surprised C. For her surprised D. To her surprise31. A. even more surprise B. even much surprise C. even more surprisedD. even much surprised32. A. starting B. to start C. start D. started33. A. by a smile B. with a smile C. by smile D. with smile34. A. It B. This C. That D. He35. A. not at all B. after all C. all D. after that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,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
公共英语二级分类模拟题102_真题-无答案
公共英语二级分类模拟题102(总分73.5,考试时间90分钟)第一部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空1. The warmth of ______ sweater will of course be determined by the sort of ______ wool used.A. the; theB. the; 不填C. 不填; theD. 不填; 不填2. The twins are so much ______ that it is difficult to tell one from the other.A. similarB. resembledC. assembleD. alike3. My Chinese teacher is at least ______ age ______ my father if he is not younger than him.A. the same; withB. the same; asC. as; asD. equal; to4. Nobody noticed the thief slip into the house because the lights happened to ______.A. be put upB. give inC. be turned onD. go out5. I am going to ______ railway station, too. Can I give you ______ ride?A. the; aB. a; theC. /; aD. /; the6. Did you ever go there? I ______ go there by myself.A. usedB. used toC. am used toD. was used to7. After ______ the shopping list, I found that I forgot to buy salt.A. examiningB. testingC. checkingD. seeing8. Don"t ______ from me while I"m talking to you.A. turn backB. turn offC. turn awayD. turn out9. —Put these glasses away before they ______.—OK, I"ll put them in the cupboard.A. have brokenB. are breakingC. will be brokenD. get broken10. Please remain ______ until the **es to a complete stop.A. seatingB. seatC. seatedD. to seat11. You"d better ______ the water until it has been boiled.A. not drunkB. not drinkingC. not to drinkD. not drink12. All mobile phones must be turned off from when the aircraft doors are closed ______ the doors open again on arrival.A. untilB. unlessC. beforeD. when13. I am looking forward to ______ from you as soon as possible.A. hearB. be hearingC. hearingD. have heard14. The police are ______ the traffic accident that happened yesterday.A. looking down uponB. looking forward toC. looking intoD. looking after15. —May I take your order now? —______—OK, I **e back in a few minutes.A. No, we need more time.B. Sure, we"d love to.C. Yes, here it is.D. Could you bring me the bill?第二节完型填空I"m told that during an international game of chess (国际象棋), many beautiful moves could bc made on a chessboard. In a decisive 1 in which he was evenly matched with a Russian master 2 , Marshall found his queen under serious attack. There were several ways of 3 , and since the queen is the most 4 piece, spectators (观众) thought Marshall would naturally move his queen to 5 .Deep in thought, Marshall used all his time to consider the 6 . He picked up his queen, paused, and placed it down on the most 7 square of all—a square from which the queen could be 8 by any one of three enemy pieces.Marshall had sacrificed (牺牲) his queen—an unthinkable move. Everyone else was 9 .Then the Russian, and the 10 , realized that Marshall had actually made a 11 move. It was clear that no matter how the 12 was taken, the Russian would soon be in a 13 position. Seeing this, the Russian admitted his defeat.When spectators recovered from the 14 of Marshall"s daring, they showered the chessboard with money. Marshall had achieved 15 in a very unusual and dating fashion—he had 16 by sacrificing the queen.To me, it"s not 17 that he won. What counts is that Marshall had broken with standard 18 to make such a move. He had looked 19 the usual patterns of play and had been willing to consider an imaginative risk on the basis of his judgment and his judgment alone. No matter how the game 20 , Marshall was the winner.1.A. experienceB. battleC. gameD. chance2.A. playerB. personC. winnerD. enemy3.A. supportB. attackC. advanceD. escape4.A. suitableB. powerfulC. respectedD. dangerous5.A. checkB. fightC. safetyD. defeat6.A. conditionB. changeC. pieceD. action7.A. protectedB. undisturbedC. unexpectedD. deserted8.A. frightenedB. guardedC. discoveredD. caught9.A. comfortedB. disappointedC. delightedD. annoyed10.A. playersB. masterC. crowdD. organizer11.A. smartB. wrongC. freeD. difficult12.A. gameB. moneyC. queenD. chessboard13.A. losingB. favourableC. leadingD. doubtful14.A. causeB. blowC. accidentD. shock15.A. prizeB. victoryC. progressD. attention16.A. wonB. madeC. gainedD. earned17.A. importantB. excitingC. unforgettableD. unclear18.A. ideaB. thinkingC. chessD. training19.A. intoB. furtherC. aheadD. outside20.A. cameB. was organizedC. was designedD. ended第二部分阅读理解AWhen my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I could make it home for the holiday. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list if men who would have three-day posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers.It was Christmas Eve when I arrived, and a light snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door. I could see beyond her, into the corner of the living room where the tree had always stood. There were lights, all colors, shining against the green of a pine."Where did it come from?" I asked."I asked the gate boy to cut it," my mother said, "I wouldn"t have one just for myself, but when called—oh, such a rush! He just brought it in this afternoon." Krysal Star was in its place. A few green branches reached about a little disorderly at the side, 1 thought, and there was a bit of bare trunk showing in the middle. But the tree filled the room with warm light and the whole house with the pleasant smell of Christmas."It"s not like the one you used to find," my mother went on, "Yours were always in good shape. I suppose the gate boy didn"t know where to look. But I couldn"t be critical.""Don"t worry," I told him, "It"s perfect."It wasn"t of course, but at the moment I realized for the first time: all Christmas tree are perfect.1. From the passage we can infer that ______.A. the writer spent his first Christmas during the warB. all the soldiers did not go home for Christmas during the warC. all the soldiers had three-day passesD. the writer did not want to go home for Christmas at first2. When the writer got home, ______.A. it was December 23B. it was snowing heavilyC. he found a Christmas tree in the living roomD. the gate boy was cutting a Christmas tree for his mother3. From the passage we can conclude that ______.A. the writer used to cut very beautiful Christmas treeB. his mother didn"t tike perfect treesC. his mother didn"t want to have a pine treeD. the writer wouldn"t have a tree cut by Someone else4. The best title for this passage would be "______".A. How to Choose a ChristmasB. How Soldiers Spent ChristmasC. Perfect Christmas TreeD. Christmas With a TreeBAugust 13th, 2008Dear Sirs,I am very happy to apply for the position of secretary, which you advertised in China Daily of August 11, 2008.I have been working as a secretary at a college office. Because I am the only secretary in the office, it is necessary for me to work quickly and efficiently and to be flexible in my daily work. Professors value my work and my ability to meet their needs.Although I am happy now, I feel that my promotion (晋升) is limited here, and I would like to have a more challenging job. Therefore, I enrolled (参加) in a program to expand my knowledge of international business affairs. Now, both my English and Chinese have been improved and I am ready to begin working as a bilingual secretary in an **pany like yours, and I believe I can be a great help to your firm.The enclosed resume gives further details of my qualifications, and I would appreciate it if you could give me an opportunity to have an interview. I am looking forward to receiving your call at 62428866 or please use the enclosed pre-paid postcard to send me your reply.Thank you very much for your consideration.Faithfully ours,Mary Lee1. The writer wants to change her job because ______.A. she has difficulties handling her daily work efficientlyB. she can hardly get a chance to be promotedC. she finds her present job too challengingD. she is tired of her duties at the college2. In order to prepare herself for a more satisfactory job, the writer ______.A. has taken part in a special business programB. tries to get the professors" high praisesC. has worked much harder on her jobD. has to prove herself to be efficient3. A bilingual secretary (Line 4, Paragraph 3) differs from other secretaries in that he or she can ______.A. operate a computerB. do the job efficientlyC. speak two languagesD. write official documents4. By sending this letter, the writer expected to ______.A. draw the attention of **panyB. get an opportunity for an interviewC. apply for a suitable position in China DailyD. obtain more information about **panyCTop officials from the Ministry of Education announced last week that they will make a standard plan to calculate the education costs of university students.Aimed at stopping colleges from overcharging students, the plan has been welcomed by the public and the press."The late announcement should be congratulated", said an opinion from newspapers. "In the past, university students" education costs have always been an enigma(谜)""It is known that many universities are overstaffed, which brought about lots of administrative spending.""It is obviously unreasonable to include such outlays (costs) into students" education costs. Also, most of the universities are excessively keen on campus expansion, even beyond their eeonomie capability.""According to a blue paper presented by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China"s institutes of higher learning have so far borrowed a total of 150 to 200 billion yuan in loans from banks.""Will such a large sum of debt be taken for students" education expenses?""Even if education costs are accurately calculated, another problem emerges: How to share them between government and individuals?""According to Yuan Guiren, minister of education, the proportion(比例) shouldered by an individual student should be kept within 25 percent.""However, the sharp increase of tuition fees over the past two years indicates the proportion has not been strictly implemented. It is estimated that university students" pays are half of their education costs".1. Which of the following is the best title for this article?A. The Problems of Chinese Universities.B. Chinese Students" Pay for Universities" Expansion.C. A Standard Plan.D. How to Share between Government and Individuals.2. The reason of the increasing university fees may be that ______.A. universities have too many staffB. universities, with heavy debt and too many staff, are keen on campus expansionC. universities have borrowed heavy loansD. universities have spent too much on their expansion3. Which is true of students" pay over the past two years according to this article?A. As much as students should.B. Less than students should.C. No more than students" share.D. More than students should.DBecause we can feel that things are heavy, we think of weight as being a fixed quality in an object, but it is not really fixed at all. If you could take a one pound packet of butter 4, 000 miles out from the earth, it would weigh only a quarter of a pound. Why would things weigh only a quarter as much as they do at the surface of the earth if we took them 4 000 miles out into space? The reason is this: All objects have a natural attraction for all other objects; this is called gravitational attraction, but this power of attraction between two objects gets weaker as they get farther apart. When the butter was at the surface of the earth, it was 4 000 miles from the centre (in other words the radius(半径)of the earth is 4 000 miles). When we took the butter 4 000 miles out, it was 8 000 miles from the centre, which is twice the distance.If you double the distance between two objects, their gravitational attraction decreases two times two. If you treble(翻三倍)the distance, it gets nine times weaker(three times three). If you take it four times as far away, it gets sixteen times weaker (four times four)and so on.1. The best title for this passage is.A. The Earth WeightB. Weight in SpaceC. Changing Weight on the EarthD. Weight on and off the Earth2. We can feel things are heavy because.A. weight is a fixed quality in an objectB. they are far away from the centre of the earthC. of the earth"s strong attraction for themD. they are not taken away from the surface of the earth3. If the distance between two objects is shortened by half, their gravitational attraction will.A. doubleB. become four times strongerC. be the sameD. get four times weaker4. If an object weighed one pound 8000 miles above the earth, it would weigh on the surface of the earth.A. 6 poundsB. 4 poundsC. 9 poundsD. 1/9 poundEThe management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.Our overnight charge includes a continental type breakfast.Breakfast: 7:30～9:30 a. m.Lunch : 12:00～2:00 p. m.Afternoon tea: 4:00～5:30 p. m.Dinner: 7:00～9:15 p. m.Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times. Light refreshments including tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are given in the room refrigerator.ROOM CLEANINGPlease had the proper sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be interrupted. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room for a while at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m..V ALUABLESWe are not responsible for the loss of money, jewelry, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.DEPARTURESPlease inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If conditions require, baggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter.A SPECIAL REQUESTWe would respectfully suggest that in consideration of **fort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m..1. Which of the following sentences is true according to this notice?A. Light refreshments can be found in the room refrigerator.B. Guests are requested to turn down their radios and televisions after 11:00.C. Your baggage can be kept by the hall porter.D. The sign that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs cleaning.2. Where is this notice most likely to be found?A. At railway stations.B. In cinemas.C. At restaurants.D. In hotels.3. If you plan to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours except ______.A. 8:30 a.m.B. 9:30 p.m.C. 10:00 a.m.D. 11:00 a.m.4. Which of the following sentences is true of meals?A. Meals can be served in your room but you have to pay additional money.B. Meals can be served any time as you wish.C. Meals are refreshed and served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m..D. Meals can be served together with tea, coffee, cakes and so on.。
全国公共英语等级（PETS）考试二级模拟试题含答案（4）
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. A new English -Chinese dictionary will soon ________ out .A. workB. comeC. giveD. hand2. As time went on, the theory she had stuck ________ correct .A. provedB. to provingC. to provedD. to prove3. The huge fire is reported to have _______ more than 300 people dead.A. remainedB. keptC. leftD. had4. ----- The art exhibition ______ by me _______ a great success .----- __________ !A. run, promises, CongratulationsB. made, whishes, CongratulationsC. run, expects , CongratulationD. made , seems , Congratulation5. ----- What's wrong with the book?----- One page is ________ .A. disappearedB. losingC. missingD. disappearing6. Before she went abroad she spent as much time as she could _____ English .A. practise to speakB. practising speakingC. practise speakingD. to practise speaking7. ----- Did you say you like the film TINATIC?----- _______. I said it's not bad .A. Not exactlyB. I don't know whyC. You're greatD. That's all right8. I don't think he could have done such a stupid thing last night, _______ ?A. do IB. could heC. has heD. did he9. It was until last year hat he ________.A.left his home town for a new startB. came to realize the importance of learning EnglishC. worked as an English teacher at a middle schoolD. set out to build a new house of his own10. A telephone call ______ him hurrying to his home town .A. madeB. forceC. sentD. let11. ----- Did you have ______ difficulty talking to the foreigner ?----- No. I only could not follow him when he spoke too fast .A. anyB. aC. someD. much12. The old lady has never ________ the house since she moved in.A. been awayB. leftC. livedD. stayed at13. ----- We're sure of winning the match.----- _______. We'll meet our match.A. Don't be so sureB. So are weC. It's out of questionD. I think so14. I have no one ______ me , for I can deal with it all by myself .A. helpB. to helpC. helpedD. to have helped15. I'd ________ them to stay at home the whole day.A. ratherB. betterC. preferD. agree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．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 every19 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.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 over its driver's face. He stopped his car suddenly, 31 out and began to examine all the tyres 32 .Mrs White 33 to tell him what the noise he 34 really was. He got back into the and 35 .16. A. and B. as if C. besides D. except that17. A. required B. wants C. requiring D. was18. A. sound B. strength C. weakness D. music19. A. place B. chance C. point D. time20. A. had B. owned C. lived in D. stayed at21. A. with B. without C. for D. not22. A. through B. by C. near D. along23. A. as B. since C. wherever D. whenever24. A. step B. walk C. coming D. passed25. A. then B. for C. not because D. but26. A. silently B. quickly C. sudden D. slightly27. A. until B. about C. while D. as28. A. cried B. was prctising C. played D. was shouting29. A. excellent B. clearest C. most difficult D. easiest30. A. expression B. feeling C. suffering D. condition31. A. fled B. picked C. rushed D. jumped32. A. slowly B. angrily C. carefully D. quickly33. A. needn't B. didn't dare C. wanted D. pointed out34. A. had done B. reported C. noticed D. had heard35. A. drove off B. ran away C. driving out 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.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 moneyB. 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 marketC. the stock market is like gamblingD. 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 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.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 when Nixon _____.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。
全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题
全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题笔试试卷本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两局部。
考试时间为120分钟。
第一卷第一局部：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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒的时间来答复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。
国家公共英语(二级)笔试模拟试卷402(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语（二级）笔试模拟试卷402(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. 听力 2. 英语知识运用 3. 阅读理解 4. 写作听力第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
听力原文：M: Where did you say you put them?W: I didn’t say, but keep looking till you find them.1．Where did the woman say she put her glasses?A．In the cupboard.B．On the desk.C．She couldn’t remember exactly.正确答案：C听力原文：M: I hope that the bank will be open.W: The sign says nine a. m. to five p. m. weekdays, nine a. m. to twelve noon Saturdays, closed Sundays.2．When will the bank be open on Saturday?A．12 noon to 9 p. m.B．9 a. m. to 5 p. m.C．9 a. m. to 12 noon.正确答案：C听力原文：M: Did you hear the news about sentence to the doctor who once practice mercy killing? W: Yeah. Nobody has the right to take another person’ s life.3．How does the woman feel about the news?A．She is quite sympathetic towards the doctor.B．She thinks it’ s right.C．She does not care.正确答案：B听力原文：W: How beautiful! How long have you had it? M: Only two weeks. W: How far have you been in it? M: Not too far. Just to a picnic.4．What are the speakers talking about?A．Maybe a picnic.B．Maybe something new.C．Maybe a new car.正确答案：C听力原文：M: Be quiet, please. Can I remind you what you should do? W: Go ahead, please.M: Don’t forget to write your name and student number on the paper. W: Sure! M: Let’s begin.5．What does the man possibly do?A．Maybe a teacher.B．Maybe a student.C．Maybe a meeting organizer.正确答案：A第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
全国公共英语等级考试(pets)二级考试真题
公共英语（PETS）二级考试真题笔试部分答题时间：100分钟姓名：准考证号：第一部分听力1～20略第二部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空从[A]、[B]、[C]和[D]四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡1上将该项涂黑．21. ?DAre we supposed to take off our shoes before we enter??DNo, you .[ A ] shouldn ' t [ B ] needn ' t[ C ] mustn ' t [ D ] can' t22. Tell him he should stop __________ and get some sleep.[ A ] worry [ B ] worrying[ C ] to worry [ D ] from worrying23. How are you feeling now? Should I send __________ the doctor?[ A ] off [ B ] to[ C ] with [ D ] for24. Shanghai is a big city. It is __________ the southeast of China.[ A ] in [ B ] at[ C ] on [ D ] to25. ?DCan you lend me a pen??DSorry, __________ .[ A ] I haven' t [ B ] I haven' t got that [ C ] I haven' t got it [ D ] I haven' t got one26. I' m used to driving in Hong Kong now, but it __________ hard at the beginning.[ A ] was [ B ] is[ C ] had been [ D ] has been27. These windows need __________ . Can you do them?[ A ] clean [ B ] cleaning[ C ] to clean [ D ] cleaned28. Did you see the film on__________television or at cinema?[ A ] -; the [ B ] a; -[ C ] a; the [ D ] the; -29. If you' re going to the airport by car, can you give mea __________ ?[ A ] lift [ B ] seat[ C ] drive [ D ] hand30. ?DWhich will you have then, the white one or the blue one??DI' ll take __________ to give myself a change sometimes.[ A ] one [ B ] two[ C ] both [ D ] either31. She is a stranger in this village, __________ anyone knows where she came from.[ A ] Hardly [ B ] Almost[ C ] Never [ D ] Nearly32. I was just coming out of the sea after a swim __________ I stepped on a sharp stone and cutmy foot.[ A ] when [ B ] as[ C ] then [ D ] while33. I want to buy a new tie to __________ my brown suit.[ A ] agree with [ B ] wear[ C ] match [ D ] keep with34. How nice to see you again! You should have told me you __________ .[ A ] are coming [ B ] were coming[ C ] will come [ D ] have come35. Would you be __________ to lend me your bike tomorrow morning?[ A ] as kind as [ B ] very kind as[ C ] so kind as [ D ] very kind so第二节完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡1上将该项涂黑.Body language is a personal thing. It says a lot about a person, such as whether he 36 respect for others to whom he is talking, and whether he pays proper 37 to someone else' s ideas.Think about your own body language. It is important to pay attention to it. ___38____, when you meet someone, don't stand too ___39____ . An uncomfortable nearness is very ___40____to the other person, ___41____ keep your physical distance (体距),___42____ he' ll have to keep backing off from you.___43____ , two feet will do.Some of the ___44____in which your body will tell the other person you are ___45____carefully are :Sit attentively(专注地) in your chair.___46____you slump(垂头弯腰地坐) down on your backbone, your ___47____straight out in front of you, your body is saying, "I don' t care what you' re ___48____, I'm not interested. "___49____ the face of the person speaking and do not let your eyes roam(漫游) around. It' s ___50____to give the person speaking your___51____attention.Keep your legs ___52____ .Do not keep changing your position. Crossing and uncrossing your knees shows either aching legs or the___53____that you can___54____ wait to get away. It is the way you may feel, but you should certainly.___55____that fact. 36. [ A ] shows [ B ] expresses [ C ] passes [ D ] proves37. [ A ] effort [ B ] attention [ C ] thought [ D ] care38. [ A ] In fact [ B ] At least [ C ] In general [ D ] For example39. [ A ] long [ B ] close [ C ] still [ D ] straight40. [ A ] exciting [ B ] necessary [ C ] annoying [ D ] shameful41. [ A ] but [ B ] yet [ C ] still [ D ] so42. [ A ] and [ B ] or [ C ] when [ D ] since43. [ A ] Normally [ B ] Especially [ C ] Gradually [ D ] Nearly44. [ A ] words [ B ] meanings [ C ] ways [ D ] rules45. [ A ] listening [ B ] looking [ C ] sitting [ D ] speaking46. [ A ] If [ B ] Unless [ C ] Although [ D ] Since47: [ A ] hands [ B ] chest [ C ] head [ D ] legs 48: [ A ] calling [ B ] telling [ C ] shouting [ D ] saying49. [ A ] See [ B ] Stare at [ C ] Watch [ D ] Glance at50. [ A ] exact [ B ] comfortable [ C ] acceptable [ D ] polite51. [ A ] full [ B ] extra [ C ] equal [ D ] real52. [ A ] straight [ B ] bent [ C ] low [ D ] still53. [ A ] reason [ B ] purpose [ C ] situation [ D ] fact54. [ A ] almost [ B ] only [ C ] hardly [ D ] nearly55. [ A ] cover up [ B ] talk about [ C ] think over [ D ] fight against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，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡1上将该项涂黑.AAfter losing her job and home in 1984, Lynn Carr was living on the streets of St. Charles, Montana, with her five-year-old son. "We slept in our car for about a week," she said, "but then it was sold. "As she moved from one friend' s house to another, Carr began working toward a high-school-equivalence diploma(高中同等学历证书), listening to self-help tapes and making cheesecakes.After developing some new methods which she thought were pretty good, she offered her cakes to a restaurant. They sold out in a matter of hours.The following year, she met a man at a church service and before long, they married. Carr began selling the cheesecakes out of their home. Later she opened a cheesecake company. As business became better and better, Carr didn't forget where she came from.All the women she hires are mothers or high-school dropouts(退学者)--workers most other employers wouldn' t like to hire. Her dozen workers make 100 to 150 cakes a week and Carr owes her success to her employees. She says, "We're going to have a learning center and a day-care center in the company. Part of the workday will be spent studying for high-school-equivalence diplomas. "Recently, a 33-year-old woman with three children to raise was referred to Cart. She hired her at once. “It has been a real blessing (恩赐), ” the woman said.56. The text suggests that Lynn Carr[ A ] had to sell her car for a new one[ B ] had few friends to turn to for help[ C ] was once a school dropout herself[ D ] didn't work hard enough to keep her job57. Which of the following can be learned from the text?[ A ] People like Lynn Carr' s cheesecakes very much.[ B ] Lynn Carr' s cheesecakes are sold to high school dropouts.[ C ] Lynn Cart learned to make cheesecakes by taking courses.[ D ] Without finishing high school, one cannot even make good cakes.58. "Carr didn' t forget where she came from" (line 3, paragraph 3 ) means that Carr_______[ A ] remembered what she used to be[ B ] kept in mind her friends who had once helped her[ C ] would not forget where her hometown was[ D ] remembered all the places she had been to59. According to the last two paragraphs, Lynn Carr is trying[ A ] to turn her home into a learning center[ B ] to hire more moms and high school dropouts[ C ] to develop more new methods to make better cakes[ D ]1 to help people who have the familiar background as she did BThe banana "tree" is actually not a real tree. This is because there is no wood in the stem(树干) rising above the ground. The stem is made up of leaves growing very close together, one in-side the other. The leaves spread out at the top of the stem and rise in the air, Banana plants need a lot of care and attention. They must be provided with water if the normal rainfall doesn't supply enough. The area around the plants must be kept free of weeds(杂草) and grass.About nine or ten months after planting, a flower appears on the banana plant. This flower is at the end of a long stalk(茎), which grows from the base up through the center of the stem and turns downward when it comes out from the top. Small bananas form on this flower stalk as it grows downward. Bananas really grow upside down. As the small bananas form on the stalk, they point downward, but as they grow they turn and point upward.Bananas are harvested while they are still green, Even when they are to be eaten where they are grown, they are not allowed to ripen on the plant. A banana that turns yellow on the plant loses its taste."60. The first paragraph in the text mainly discusses_______________.[ A ] why the stem of the tree is wood[ B ] how the banana grows on the stem[ C ] why the banana tree is not a tree[ D ] how the leaves grow out of the stem61. The underlined word "it" ( line 3, paragraph 3) in the third paragraph refers to__________.[ A ] the leaf [ B ] the stalk [ C ] the stem [ D ]the plant62. According to the text, where do bananas actually grow ?[ A ] On the stem.[ B ] On the leaves.[ C ] On the flower stalk.[ D ] On the base of the stem.63. From the text we know when bananas are harvested, they are_____________.[ A ] green and pointing upward[ B ] yellow and pointing downward[ C ] green and pointing downward[ D ] yellow and pointing upwardCEveryone wants the best for a baby. A mother wants her baby to have the best in the way of food, toys, clothing and equipment. Her value judgements on prices may go wrong when it comes to buying for a baby, particularly the first one. Factory producers and advertisers(广告商) recognize this, and exploit it to the full. Far more is spent in buying push-chairs, special milk, and special powders for small babies than is necessary.The child himself watches television, a particularly strong influence ( 影响) on Small children. Looking at them as they watch television, and then watching them react to products afterwards, suggests that young children accept the television advertisements as well as the guidance offered by children' s programmes , and find both equally attractive. The child comes early in life to the feeling widespread in this country that if something is said on television it must be true.For this reason much Christmas gift advertising, and advertising for sweets, food and washing powders, is specially designed for children because of the effect their repeated nagging can have on their mothers. By exercising in this way they become consumers (消费者) at an early ageand as a result, with present-day pressures, choosing and buying goods and services will remain an important part of their future lives64. According to the writer, a mother spends more than necessary on___________.[ A ] Christmas advertising[ B ] special powders[ C ] television[ D ] sweets65. The underlined word "nagging" most probably means____________.[ A ] repeated demands[ B ] baby powders[ C ] TV services[ D ] children' s programmes66. Which of the following statements is best supported by the text?[ A ] Children like both TV advertisements and children' s programmes.[ B ] TV programmes often advertise the best products for children.[ C ] Mothers encourage children to buy products advertised on TV.[ D ] TV advertisements provide the best advice to choose gifts.67. The best title for the text could be____________.[ A ] Mothers and babies[ B ] Children as consumers[ C ] Giving the best to babies[ D ] Choosing goods for childrenDThe number of people in the world is growing. By the year 2,000 world population is expected to grow to 6.2 billion. The fastest growth is in developing countries, where there is already a shortage(短缺) of food, housing, and jobs. Africa is the fastest-growing part of the world. In Kenya, for example, the population will increase 10 times in the next 80 years.In Asia, a few countries have begun to reduce their population growth slowly, china still makes up about 21% of the world's population, butit has greatly slowed down its rate(速度) of growth. It is now growing at a rate of only 0.8% per year. In India, however, the population continues to grow, and it is expected to be even larger than the Chinese population by the year 2040.The population in India is growing three times faster than in Australia, Japan, and the developed countries in Europe. In fact, European people are more worried about population decrease(减少)than increase. Eastern European countries are growing at a rate of only about 1%.The best news is that, in general, population growth has slowed down from 2.08% in 1970 to 1.6% in 1985. At the present rate, the earliest that the world could reach zero population growth is 2040. At that time, there will probably be about 8 billion people in the world. It is possible, though, that the population might not really stop growing until much later. With people living longer, the number of elderly will have grown by 15% by that time. Nearly half of the world' s population will be living in cities. This is a situation that could cause a long list of other problems including pollution and a lack of food, water, housing, and jobs.68. Which of the following is the best title for the text?[ A ] Decrease of World Population[ B ] Population Growth Has Stopped[ C ] World Population?DA Look Into the Future[ D ] China' s Population?DOne Fifth of the World Population69. Among all the countries mentioned in the text, the one with the highest growth rate is_______.[ A ] India[ B ] China[ C ] Japan[ D ] Kenya70. People in European countries are more concerned about the fact that__________.[ A ] they do not have enough jobs for people[ B ] many people from the countryside come to live in the cities [ C ] the population in developing countries is not decreasing[ D ] their populations are falling71. Which of the following facts is best supported by the text?[ A ] There will be a number of problems in cities in the future.[ B ] The world population will stop growing in 2040.[ C ] 15 percent of the world population will be elderly people.[ D ] Kenya will have the biggest population in the world.EFILM PREVIEWSIn the Line of FireAfter his Oscar success as an aging cowboy in Unforgotten, Clint Eastwood plays an aging secret-service man in this action movie. He is Frank Horrigan, a devoted citizen who has strong love for his country and who believes that he was responsible(有责任的) for the death of John F. Kennedy in 1963. When a madman, played by John Malkovich , says that he will kill the present President. Horrigan is given the chance to redeem himself.Sleepless in SeattleA very interesting film from Nora Ephron , the writer-director of When Harry Met Sally. One Christmas, a little boy, who has just lost his mother, calls a national radio station to find a new wife for his dad, played by Tom Hanks. When a radio-reporter hears the program, she is sure that she has found the man of her dream and spends the rest of the film in an eager search for him.The FirmTom Cruise plays a young lawyer, Mitch McDeere, who finds out that several members of his new law firm have died. When an FBI man finds out that the firm is run by the Mafia (黑手党), Mitch is offered a job as an undercover agent(便衣特工), who will pretend to work for one side while working for another. However, he refuses and thinks up a way neither to follow the FBI nor the Mafia. This is Tom Cruise acting the part he knows best?D "The Great American Individual".72. Who plays the major part in the Line of Fire?。
公共英语二级(pets2)模拟测试题(一)
xx年公共英语二级(pets2)模拟测试题（一）、英语知识运用1)单项填空从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21、unemployment is high, crime is high too;it can be assumed that the latter is dueto the former.A.BeforeB.WhereC.UnlessD.Until22、--Have you got any idea for the summer vacation?--I don' t mind where we go there' s sun, sea and beach.A.as ifB.if onlyC.now thatD.as long as23、they will send us an invitation is not yet known, we hope they will.A.If; butB.That; soC.When; yetD.Whether; but24、Nowhere else in the worldmore beautiful sight than in Switzerland.A.you can findB.is foundC.can you findD.has been found25、I tried to phone her office, but I could not .A.get alongB.get onC.get toD.get through26、Nowhere else in the world more attractive scenery than in Switzerland.A.you can findB.is foundC.can you fredD.has been found27、Aording to a recent US survey, children spent up to25 hours a weekTV.A.to watchB.watchingC.watchD.watched28、Paul doesn' t have to be made He is always a hard-working student.A.studyB.to studyC.studiedD.studying29、Mary and I see each other , but not as often as we used to.A.sooner or laterB.once in a whileC.in the endD.more or less30、I was out of town at the time, so I do not know exactly how it .A.was happeningB.happenedC.happensD.has happened。
全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题八(含答案分析)1
全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题八（含答案分析）1第二局部：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最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．１．He kept his head; otherwise the aident .A. would happenB. happenedC. would have happenedD. happens２．――"Is she older than you?"――"Yes she is olde r than two years"A. meB. I forC. I am byD. me by３．He is a writer as a reporter.A. moreB. ratherC. not so muchD. not such４．I suppose that when I e back in ten years' time , all these old houses -down.A. will have been pulledB. will have pulledC. will be pullingD. will be pulled５．Johnson hoped it would be who would be called upon.A. hasB. himC. heD. himself６．Have a cup of tea, ?A. shall weB. will youC. won't youD. do you７．It is estimated that much of a teenager's time is spent with friends.A. to talkB. talkingC. being talkedD. having talked ８．It is one best sellers in our country now.A. of themB. of thoseC. of thisD. of their９．Henry was deported for having an expired visa. He his visa renewed.A. should have hadB. must have hadC. might have hadD. would have had10．----- "Where is your college located, John?"----- "It is ."A. on the Fifth AvenueB. on Fifth AvenueC. in Fifth AvenueD. at Fifth Avenue11．I'm afraid it tomorrow, but who knows?A. may have rainedB. might rainC. would rainD. ought to rain12．The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is any other lake in the world.A. largestB. the largestC. larger thanD. the larger than13．bricks, workers press clay into blocks and bake them to the requisite hard. A. Being made B. The making of C. To make D. Made14．He will go to America next month, if he ready then.A. isB. will beC. shall beD. is going to be15．Cars moved very slowly in the 1920s, but they move more quickly than in 1910.A. were to canB. didC. willD. can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最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．Martin Luther King. Jr. was born in Georgia in 1929. when was 16 a boy Martin learned that his 17 , the black Americans, were 18 treated differently from most of 19 fellow Americans. Many could not attend good schools, 20 good jobs, or live in nice houses because of the color of their 21 . Martin knew that in a free country this was 22 . He wanted to help his black brothers, 23 he decided to go to school and 24 a minister. He became a pastor (牧师)in Montgomery, Alabama . This is 25 Martin Luther King's "peaceful fight" first began.Dr. King worked 26 equality in other cities. He knew that the 27 way people could win their rights was to remain peaceful, 28 in face of danger. Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his achievements and 29 .The whole nation 30 the terrible event that 31 on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Martin Luther King, Jr, was32 . The man who had preached (倡导) nonviolence (非暴力) died 33 .But Dr. King's dream can never 34 . Many Americans arestill 35 to make that dream e true.16. A. already B. still C. such D. not 17. A. family B. friends C. people D. country 18. A. much B. sometimes C. seldom D. often 19. A. his B. those C. most D. their 20. A.get B. look for C. having D. to do 21. A. faces B. skin C. bodies D. people 22. A. even worse B. different C. wrong D. reasonable 23. A. as B. because C. so D. but 24. A. helped B. ask C. visited D. bee 25. A. where B. why C. said D. because 26. A. with B. in C. by D. for 27. A. only B. other C. wrong D. second 28. A. except B. even C. if D. not 29. A. honor B. victory C. courage D. strength 30. A. discouraged B. saw C. mourned D. rebelled 31. A. passed B. he did C. happened D. they managed 32. A. defeated B. shot C. caught D. put into prison 33. A. bravely B. violently C. quietly D. nonviolently 34. A. die B. be believed C. realize D. fail 35. A. wanted B. working C. prepared D. struggling第三局部：阅读理解（A）In ancient(古代) time the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools of ancient Greece and Rome , testing usually consisted of saying poetry aloud or giving speeches.In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their field of study of the subject. This custom exists today as part of the work of testing candidates（候选人）for a master's or doctor's degree. Generally, however, modern examinations are written. Two types of tests are monly used in modern schools. The firsttypes sometimes called an objective (客观性) test, it is intended to deal with facts., not personal opinions. To make up an objective test the teacher writes a series of questions, each of which has only one correct answer. Along with each question the teacher writes the correct answer and also three statements that look like answers to students who have mot learned the material properly.The student has just one task: he must recognize thecorrect answer and copy its letter or number on his examination paper.For testing a student's memory of facts and details, the objective test has advantages. It can find out a great deal about the student's range of knowledge.For testing some kinds of learning, however, such a test is not very satisfactory. A lucky student may guess thecorrect answer without really knowing the material.36. The passage is mainly about .A. examinations in the ancient times. Ｂ．modern examinations. Ｃ．how to do well in an examination. Ｄ．setting questions for an examination37. The objective test is not very satisfactory because .A. it is easy and quick to score.B. the teacher can find out a great deal about the student's range of knowledge in a short time.C. it shows how deeply the student has thought about the subject.D. it contains element of luck.38. Which of the following statements about the objective test is true?Ａ．Examinations in modern times are written, while in ancient times they are spoken. Ｂ．The objective test has advantages for testing a student's memory of facts and details. Ｃ．The objective test is the only way to test a student's memory of facts and details,. Ｄ．Each objective question has more than one correct answer.39. The next paragraph will probably deal with .A. the other type of examinationB. the advantages of the objective testC. how students guess the correct answer without really knowing the materialD. examinations in the ancient times(B )What is world English?World English is a course in the English language. It is intended for students whose native language is not English. It is a basic programme consisting of six stages. Each stage includes a Student Book, a Teacher's Book, a Workbook, and cassette recordings. World English is further supported by separate books of readings, by tests, and by visual（可视）aids. Who is world English for?World English may be entered at any one of three different levels. The First Level, Books One and Two, is intended for students with little or no education InEnglish. Books Three and Four make up the Second Level; they are suitable for students who have some knowledge of English. The Third Level, Books Five and Six, is intended for students who are concerned with improvement in the language.What does world English teach?World English teaches four basic skills of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At all levels, each skill is presented systematically. In the First Level, listening and speaking receive more attention. In thelatter books, reading and writing bee more important. However, reading and writing activities are presented even in Unit One of book One; and listening and speaking exercises our through Unit One of Book One; and listening and speaking exercises our though Unite Ten of Book Six. 40. This passage is probably taken from the of an English text book. A. contents B. introduction C. First chapter D. index（索引）41. Suppose you are a student of Senior Three, will be suitable for you if you want to make your English better.A. Books One and TwoB. Books Three and FourC. Books Five and SixD. none of them.42. We may infer form this passage that the whole set of World English consists of units.A. tenB. thirtyC. sixtyD. more than sixty( C )One answer to the question of land shortage was suggested by an organization some years ago. A city was to be built at sea, housing 30,000 people.The suggestion was to shape the city like a harbor(港口)。
国家公共英语(二级)笔试模拟试卷199(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语（二级）笔试模拟试卷199(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. 听力 2. 英语知识运用 3. 阅读理解 4. 写作听力第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
听力原文：W: What kind of dress are you looking for?M: Since it’s getting warmer this time of the year, I want something lightweight. What do you think would be the best?1．What are these two people talking about?A．A lightweight shirt.B．Things to wear.C．The warm weather.正确答案：B听力原文：M: I must say, Miss, the food was great and I’ve never had better service.W: Well, thank you, sir. I’ll pass your praise on to the cook and the manager. And thanks too for the tip.2．What is the woman’s job?A．Cook.B．Waitress.C．Saleswoman.正确答案：B听力原文：W: I’ve to go to Washington this afternoon, but I’m too tired to drive and the bus is so uncomfortable.M: No problem. I’ll save you the cost of a taxi by dropping you off at the train station on my way to work.3．How is the man getting to work?A．Riding.B．By bus.C．Driving.正确答案：C听力原文：W: I have been thinking about my uncle a lot these days.M: Why not go over for a visit?4．What does the man mean?A．The woman’s uncle will come for a visit.B．He thinks the woman should visit her uncle.C．He asks the woman to go over to his place.正确答案：B听力原文：W: Good morning, can I help you?M: Yes, I’d like to know something about the weather in Arizona in the coming week.W: Well, it will be fairly hot and there will be much rain.M: I see. Thanks very much for your help.5．What will the weather in Arizona be like in the coming week?A．Rainy.B．Warm.C．A bit cold.正确答案：A听力原文：W: Come in and sit down.M: Thank you. Here I’ve got a small present for you for Christmas.W: How nice of you! Let’s open it right now. Oh, how lovely it is!M: This small basket will be just right for candy and some other little things.W: Where did you get it?M: It’s from China. Two months ago, I went to China with my parents and I bought it for you in Beijing, the capital of China.W: From China? Thank you so much. No wonder it’s so lovely. China’s famous for its handicrafts. Let me see what it is made of.M: It’s woven of bamboo.W: Really? How skillfully it’s done! I’ll get it right here. Everybody can see it when coming in.M: I’m very glad you like it.6．Where does this conversation take place?A．At a restaurant．B．At the woman’s home.C．In the street.正确答案：B解析：题干问：“对话发生在哪儿?”对话开头，女士说：“进来坐下。
公共英语二级考试模拟题
公共英语二级考试模拟题公共英语二级考试模拟题导语：这是一份完整的公共英语二级考试模拟题，由店铺整理提供。
希望筒子们加油复习，考个好成绩!第二部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. You ________ help me if you don't have time. I can do the job myself.[A] aren't able to [B] don't have to [C] aren't going to [D] mustn't22. Next August, Bob and Sue _________ for 10 years.[A] are married [B] have been married[C] will have been married [D] will marry23. The sun gives off light and warmth, _________ is very important to the living things on the earth.[A] that [B] which [C] what [D] where24. Would you please wait for me _________ few minutes?[A] more [B] some [C] another [D] other25. It _________ hard when I left the house.[A] rains [B_) is raining [C] rained [D] was raining26. After a long discussion, they at last ________ a conclusion that the experiment should be continued.[A] made [B] found [C] discovered [Dj drew27. The stars are _________ when there is no moon.[A] the brighter [B] more bright [C] brightest [D] brighter.28. -Do you mind if Tom rides in your car?-_________. I ' II be glad to take anybody but Tom.[A] Certainly not [B] No, I do [C] Not at all [D] Yes, I do29. His grandfather ________ for fifteen years.[A] died [B] was dead [C] has been dead [D] has died30. The light is still on. They _________ to switch it off.[A] may forget [B] should have forgotten[C] must have forgotten [D] can't have forgotten31. No one can prevent us _________ taking the socialist road.[A] with [B] from [C] to [D] for32. The population of Shanghai is bigger than ________ of Qingdao.[A] this [B] those [C] it [D] that33. She promised her parents to write _________ while she was away.[A] the other day [B] each other day [G] every other day [D] any other day34. -Mike has lived in Beijing for 5 years.-Yes, but he _________ can ' t speak Chinese.[A] hardly [B] nearly [C] yet CD] still35. Neither you nor he ________ to blame.[A] is [B] be [C] are [D] am第二节完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项 (A .B .C和D )中选出能填人相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
全国公共英语二级考试模拟试题四（含答案分析）2
第三部分：阅读理解 阅读下列短⽂,从每题所给四个选项（A、 B、 C和D）中,选出选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。
A In the traditional(传统 )marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the family , Most men worked in an office , a factory, or some other place away from the home .Since the man earned the money , the paid the bills(帐).The money was used for food , clothes , the house , and other family needs , The man made most of the decisions , He was the boss,In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. she stayed at home to care for the children and her husband, She cooked meals, cleaned the house , washed the clothes , and did other housework , Her job at home was very important. In recent years , many couples(夫妇)continue to have a traditional relationship of the kind . The man has a job and earns the money for the family . The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house .Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage .But some other Americans have a different impression of marriage and family responsibilities(责任）.There are two important differences in male(男性)and female (⼥性）roles(⾓⾊)now. One is that both men and women have many more choices .They may choose to marry or to stay single .They may choose to work or stay at home .Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them. A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared.The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not .If they have children, the man take care of them some of the time , all of the time or not at all .The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children .Or she may want to go to work .Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage , Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.36. Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage ?A. Men worked at a job to earn money for the family .B. The women made most of decisions.C. The woman stayed at home to care the children.D. The man paid the bills.37. In recent years ________.A. young couples (拒绝)the traditional relationship.B. the woman has a job and earns the money for the family .C. the woman doesn't stay at home and care for the children and the house.D. the role of men and women has begun to change .38. Men and women may now choose all the following except to _______.A. marry or to stay single .B. work or stay at home .C. leave their jobs just because they have childrenD. have their roles that are comfortable for them39. The following are all now true except __________.A. they may choose to have children or notB. the man may tack care of the children some of the time.C. the woman is the most important person in the houseD. the woman may want to go to work40. Which of the following is not true?A. Everyone tries to get married.B. The man was the boss in the traditional marriage.C. The woman's job at home was very important in the past.D. Many Americans still have a traditional marriage.B In reading science, a heading （标题）often gives a clue （线索）to a problem that is going to be discussed .Getting the problem clearly in your mind is the first step to take in studying such material. You are advised to do this in reading science articles.1. Read the title and think about it .2. Read all of the headings .You should get a clear idea of what the problems are without reading anything but the headings.3. Next , read the article all the way through carefully. Each time you come to a heading that names a problem, read the paragraphs under that heading to find out : 1. more information about the problem; 2.how the problem may be met .41. This passage offers advice on _______.A. how to read titles and headingsB. how to find headings in an articleC. what problems to be discussed in science articleD. how to read science material42. It is advisable for you ________.A. to read the heading which you think is the titleB. to read the heading that names a problemC. to read one heading and the paragraph under it each timeD. to read the headings only43. Read the whole article after ________.A. you have got all the information about the problemB. you understand the titleC. you have read one paragraph after anotherD. you are clear about what to be discussed44. You read the whole article carefully _________.A. to get all the headingsB. to see how the problem is discussedC. to name problemsD. to think about the titleC Unemployment(失业)rose from 7.5&in June, 1996to 7.8% in July, 1996, the highest rate since January of that year , the Labor Department reported. The main reason was a large increase -----nearly 700, 000 in the labor force , with a record61.9% of the population over sixteen years of age working or actively looking for work. That growth was caused mainly by an increase in the number of women in the labor force , an increase partly because of a continuation of long ----term and economic trends(经济趋势)and partly a reflection of pressure on families to increase their incomes.45. According to the announcement, which of the following statements is correct?A. Unemployment in July was higher than it had been since January.B. Unemployment rose at a steady rate form January to July.C. Unemployment rose by about 7% from June to July.D. Unemployment rose about 7% the first time in July.46. Why did unemployment increase during the period discussed in the passage?A. There are fewer jobs in summer.B. Many companies had dismissed workers.C. The labor force had grown.D. Records have become more accurate(准确)47. which of the following is said to be the main reason why more people are looking for work?A. Young people start working younger.B. Recent graduates have entered the labor market.C. More people must have tow jobs to support their families.D. More women have entered the job market.48. It can be inferred that the labor force described in the passage is made up of __________A. persons whose jobs are not professional(专业 )B. persons who work at both permanent (永久)and full-time jobsC. those over 16 years of age who are looking for workD. about 60% of the country's populationD I found myself facing a dry-cleaning store which had once been one of the best restaurants in New York. On Sundays the old man would take my mother and me for dinner. There had been a balcony(⾛廊)where a baker (⾯包师)in a tall white hat baked fresh bread , and been whenever a customer entered, the baker would look down and put in a fresh batch(⼀炉).I could see the manager who always sat down with us while we ate .He had some disease , I suppose, because the right side of his face was swollen (肿 )out like a balloon , but he always wore a hard wing collar and a white tie , and never seemed sick .A Negro with a moustache was looking through the store window at me .For a moment I was anxious to go and tell him what I remembered. I did not go into the store , nor even toward our house , I went down town instead and sat in my room , trying to read.49. Why did the writer stop in front of the store?A. He wanted to take some clothes to be cleaned.B. He was thinking about his boyhood.C. He was looking for a good place to eat.D. He wanted to buy some fresh bread.50. In America "old man" probably means _______.A. uncleB. grandfatherC. fatherD. friend51. What did the writer do when he walked away from the dry-cleaning store?A. He stopped thinking about his childhood.B. He went to the field where the children were playing.C. He went into the restaurant .D. He returned to the room where he was staying.E Hotlines have become common in China. Some radio broadcasting stations use hotlines to encourage the listeners to take part in the talk shows. That's a good idea. Yet, the fact is, some people do nothing but break the whole programme. Some people know little about the topic under discussion. Sometimes they do not even know what the host(主持⼈)is talking about. So the host has to tell the caller what the show is about .Usually the caller will ask a few questions which express his hope and show his ignorance(⽆知).Then the host has to answer and explain-how silly this is !It wastes a lot of time . It seems that some people phone the hotlines in fun. They just want to let the listeners hear them. They don't care whatthe topic is , whether they themselves are interested in or how silly they appear to be. I'm totally bored(厌烦)by those people . It's necessary for radio stations to improve the hotline programmes. In my opinion, if a caller doesn't know what is going on, the operator should not let the caller take part in it.52. The sentence, "Some people do nothing but break the whole programme." may tell us that ______.A. radio stations use hotlines in a wrong wayB. it is a factC. it is a good ideaD. some people have unclear thoughts53. The host has to answer and explain, ____ .A. for the host works hardB. because of the caller's ignoranceC. for the host likes talking to the callerD. because of a lot of questions raised by the caller54. The passage doesn't tell us the idea ________ .A. that some listeners phone the hotlines in funB. that some people just want to be heard by othersC. that some people who don't care what the topic is must have realized that they appear to be sillyD. what the hotline programmes are55. Which of the following is not true?A. Some people know little about the topic under discussion.B. Some people do not know what the host is talking aboutC. Some people do not know what the show is aboutD. The writer tells us that the host is silly.。
3月公共英语二级考题试卷
3月公共英语二级考题试卷第一部分听力理解(略)第二部分英语知识运用从A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
第一节单项填空1. -Why don't you come and play tennis with us this afternoon?A That's a great gameB Yes, I think soC That's a good ideaD No, let me see2. -The cake is delicious, John. -Would you like to have ____more?A muchB littleC fewD some3. Many people prefer large cars, ____ large cars are safer than small ones.A thinkB to thinkC having thoughtD thinking4. Betty saved her money ____ she might buy an MP3 player.A so asB so thatC even ifD as if5. We were ahead during the first half of the match, but we ____ in the last ten minutes.A lostB have lostC were losingD had lost6. Some of the crops failed. ____, the cotton did pretty well.A ThenB BesidesC ThereforeD However7. You_____have brought your umbrella for we are going by car.A won'tB mustn'tC needn'tD don't8. The soup my mother makes is much more tasty than_____that you can order ina restaurant.A itB thisC thoseD these9. ____, but would you mind moving your bag?A Wait a minuteB Thank you very muchC Excuse meD Nice to meet you10. 60% of those ____ in the research thought the noise levels of the traffic had increased.A questioningB questionedC questionD to question11. ____ the temperature going down so quickly, I don't think we are able to go on with our experiment.A ForB ByC FromD With12. Parents have to accept their children for ____ they are and not ____ they want them to be.A who; whatB where; whoC what; whyD how; when13. Pay no attention to Susan-____.A she's just showing offB she's just shown offC she showed offD she shows off14. -Tina looks especially pretty tonight.-Yes, she always looks her best in ____ dress of ____ color.A / ;thatB a; thatC the; theD /; a15. Without someone to ____ for advice, making the best choice can be difficult for Tom.A turn toB turn upC turn overD turn on第二节完型填空Lately I have been noticing the great number of electrical appliances (电器) on the market. It seems to me that there are (36) now than a few years ago. I' m not really (37) why this is so; (38) I do have a few (39) . The first is that we are just too (40) to do things by hand (41) For every little job we once had to do there is now a (42) . The seconds that electrical appliance companies are just trying to make (43) out of people's laziness.(44) all of these electrical appliances around for us to use now, I (45) howI would have lived fifty years ago. (46) , how would I have cleaned my floor? I guess I could have (47) one of those things called a "broom" , which I (48) see now.I'm not trying to say I don't (49) electrical appliances; I certainly (50) . It is hard for me to imagine (51) I would do without my hair dryer! (52) , I do thinka lot of modem appliances are needless and (53) may become even lazier by using them.(54) we'll have a catastrophic (灾难的) electric failure some day and (55) just how much we really have been depending on our electrical appliances!16. A fewer B too many C more D no more17. A sure B happy C interested D surprised18. A thus B but C when D although19. A arguments B suggestions C choices D ideas20. A slow B clever C eager D lazy21. A any time B anywhere C anyhow D any more22. A machine B new way C helping hand D chance23. A progress B use C money D trouble24. A For B By C With D Among25. A ask B wonder C understand D remember26. A For example B In fact C By the way D In other words27. A made B sold C borrowed D used28. A often B seldom C recently D certainly29. A change B depend on C share D worry about30. A know B am C agree D do31. A why B how C what D which32. A However B Besides C Meanwhile D There33. A that B others C it D people34. A Maybe B Hopefully C Hardly D Exactly35. A go over B forget about C talk about D find out第三部分阅读理解AChristine was recently digging through old boxes in her storeroom preparing to move to a new house. In one box, she came across a magazine of June 2, 1986.There's a reason Christine had saved the magazine for 20 years. In its pages, she was one of more than a dozen women reported in an article discussing the "cruel reality" of their poor marriage prospects (前景). At the time Christine was living in Chicago and greatly annoyed by the fact that her social life didn't seem to beprogressing toward a trip down the aisle. "I had a lot of girlfriends in the same boat," she says.But a funny thing happened. At age 40, she married; a few weeks ago she and her husband celebrated their 10th anniversary (周年纪念). Today she' s the happy mom to two children from her husband's first marriage. Looking back on her single days, she remembers her unhappiness. "I had the same feeling that many women have, which is that you're not considered a whole person unless you're married with children," she says. "But as I reached my 40s, I realized that was totally wrong ... I could still have a very fulfilling life. " It was only after she' d come to peace with the fact that she might never marry that she met her future husband while shopping in a supermarket.To mark the 20th anniversary of this story, reporters sought out as many of the women in the story as they could find. Out of 14 single women in the article, 11 were found. Among them, 吨ht ended up marrying, and three remain single. Several had children. None divorced(离婚) . For her part, Christine isn't surprised. "I've watched a lot of people, married while young, get divorced," she says. "I think that if you do wait until Mr. Right comes along, you have a much better chance. "36. How old was Christine 20 years ago?A 20B 30C 40D 5037. We learn from the text that twenty years ago, ChristineA started her hobby by collecting magazinesB had a lot of girlfriends visiting herC was worried about her marriageD was in an unhappy marriage38. Why had Christine saved the magazine for so many years?A An article about her was printed in iB It described her social life in ChicagC An article written by her was published in iD It helped women like her to find their MRigh39. The underlined phrase "a trip down the aisle" (line 5, Para. 2) probably means___.A getting marriedB becoming famousC travelling by planeD going on a honeymoon40. What was Christine's idea about marriage and life when she was going on 40?A One cannot be a whole person without marriage and childreB One can live a happy life whether married or unmarrieC She might meet her future husband in a supermarkeD She will never think of divorce once marrieBArt Without LimitArt should not be limited to a museum. "Art and creative elements (创造性元素) can be mixed into daily life," said Professor Cheng of the Fine Arts Department.Public art can be seen as a realization of Professor Cheng's words above. It is simply artwork presented in the public space, where one could walk by any day. Connie Yu, a businesswoman, likes the idea of public art. "I like the idea of bringing art to people, rather than people to art. " However, the idea of public art is not very well developed in Hong Kong. A walk through the central area only presents one with a limited number of public art pieces. Most of them seem to be more for the purpose of decoration (装饰) than presenting art to the public. Also, people do not pay much attention to them.Alex Chan, a 34-year-old Hong Kong artist, said, "Public art is a great way to express yourself as an artist, to give something to people who don't normally go to the museums, and to give them a break from their daily life. It is just a shame that it’s not so common in Hong Kong. "41. What is "public art" according to the text?A Fine art pieces in museumB Art exhibitions for the artist.C Artwork by ordinary peoplD Art pieces in public place42. Which of the-following best explains Connie Yu's words?A Art piece should be sold at low priceB Art pieces should be brought to peoplC People should be persuaded to come to the museumD More artwork about ordinary people should be produce43. According to the author, public art in Hong KongA is warmly received by artistsB has attracted the museum-goersC has much room for improvementD is strongly supported by the governmentCIf you could give anything in the world to your child, you might want to give a love of words. Young children who can express their feelings don't have as many temper tantrums (发脾气). They also learn to control themselves using words. A two -year -old child reaches toward the oven (烤箱) door, then stops, tells herself, "Hot, hot," and turns away. Researchers call this " self -directed speech". It' s one of the ways children learn to do what' s right and not to do what's wrong.With each new word, a child gains a broader view of the world. Early on, all four -legged animals are dogs or maybe cats. But new words change them into horses, cows, elephants, and zebras. Children who have a wealth of words have a wealth of ideas.By age four, the number of words a child understands tells us how easily that a child will learn to read in school. It even tells us how well she'll be able tounderstand what she reads, and to express her ideas in writing later on.So, how do you give your child this wonderful gift? First of all, talk a lot. Talk when you're feeding or preparing a bottle; talk when you're doing the dishes or walking down the street. Second, do a lot of listening. Even before your child can speak clearly, ask questions and listen for answers. Assume(设想) that your child has ideas, and try to figure out what they are. Researchers have found a direct connection between the number of words a child knows and the number of words he hears, and especially the number of questions he is invited to answer.Third, read aloud every day. There are many reasons for reading aloud, but maybe the best is that books contain words; lots of new, different, interestil1g words. Here's an exciting thing that happens when you read aloud every day: You begin to hear "book words" in your child's speech. You're walking down the street, and you see a pretty flower. "Look," you say, "a pretty flower. " "Actually," your child corrects, "it's beautiful." Actually? Beautiful? That's when you know you've truly given your child a love of words.44. A two-year-old child uses the word" Hot, hot" (line 4-5, Para.I)A to prevent herself from being hurtB to learn a new wordC to warn her parents of the dangerD to show her large collection of words45. In the author's opinion, who should do a lot of listening?A The book writersB The researchersC The parentsD The child46. What is the main subject discussed in the text?A Value of reading aloud ωchildrenB Power of words in children's growthC Mind development of young childrenD Ways to develop a love of reading in children47. When the child uses "beautiful" to respond to the mother, it shows thatA the child loves certain words better than othersB the word "beautiful" is used more by childrenC reading has improved the child's languageD the child has the ability to correct parents 来源:考题大-公共英语考题DThey first arrived on British ships almost 200 years ago, with the aim of cutting back a rapid growth of rat (鼠) population. Then the cats themselves became the problem. After dealing with the rats", they turned to birds-and now hundreds of them have been killed in a move to protect rare (稀有) birds. Even cat lovers have been persuaded to back the move, after being told that there was no other choice.When British sailors took control of Ascension Island in 1815, they found nobody living on it but that it was overrun with rats which had escaped from sinking ships. They introduced cats to kill the rats-and were soon overrun by cats. By 1820 theywere sending back to England for dogs to kill the cats, but that didn' t work. Ever since the wild cat population has been attacking the birds.Man introduced these cats, and it has disturbed the balance. Ascension Island is a most important seabird gathering place. We have to undo man' s mistake in bringing cats here. Action has been taken to kill off wild cats for the protection of birds. Only cats raised as pets are allowed. Since they are micro-chipped (加电子芯片的), if they get caught they can be sent back to their owner. The action can be considered rather successful. The cat population is down to the last few-they're the most difficult ones to catch.48. The best title for the text would be _______.A Killing Cats to Save RatsB Problems with Shipping CatsC Fighting between Cats and RatsD Keeping the Rat Population Down49. Which of the following fust came to the island?A The catsB The ratsC The sailorsD The birds50. People on the island have been taking action to ________.A forbid having cats as petsB stop the killing of birdsC catch and kill all the catsD send all cats back to England51. What does the author mean by saying, "We have to undo man' s mistake in bringing cats here" (Paragraph 3 ) ?A Friendly animals such as dogs should have been introduceB Men should remove the bad effect caused by catC Man should have a better understanding of catD Cats are not as valuable as other rare animalEThe Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia were completed in 1998. Each tower is 452 meters high and has 88 floors. Designed to serve all floors, the four executive lifts(公务电梯) in each tower transport passengers from the underground car park to the top floor in 90 seconds. The towers are joined 170 meters up by a two-level bridge on the 41st and 42nd floors.The Sears Tower in Chicago in the United States was the tallest building in the world for more than 20 years. Completed in 1973, the tower is 442 meters high. It has 110 floors and 14,771 square meters of space. Its non -stop lift goes up to the top floor at a speed of 487 meters per minute.At 421 meters high. Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai is the tallest building in China. Completed in 1999, it has 88 floors and has the world's highest hotel rooms. This building was made to be strong-it can stand typhoon (台风) winds of up to 200 kilometers per hour.Burj Dubai is a modern building presently under construction in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Because of the strong desire to build the world's tallest building, much information about Burj Dubai is kept secret. However, experts expect the tower to have 162 floors and go up to 808 meters high. Its lifts will be the fastest in the world, traveling at 18 meters per second. It is due to be completed in 2008 or 2009.52. What joins the Petronas Twin Towers 170 meters up?A A flat floorB A non-stop liftC A long passageD A two-level bridge53. One can get to the top floor of the Sears Tower by its non-stop lift in _____.A 30 secondsB about 1 minuteC nearly 2 minutesD a minute and a half54. In the text, the tallest tower that has been completed in the world is _______.A The Petronas Twin TowersB the Sears TowerC Jin Mao TowerD Burj Dubai55. Which of the following could be the bestc title for the text?A Fastest Lifts in Tall TowersB Tallest Buildings in the WorldC Tourist Attractions in the WorldD High Costs of High Construction第四部分写作第一节短文改错短文改错 (76-85略)第二节书面表达56. 假定你是李明。
公共英语等级考试二级模拟试题（3）
第⼆部分英语知识运⽤第⼀节单项填空从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填⼈空⽩处的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。
21 . The party ________. You are a little late.[A] just began [B] just has began [C] has just begun [D] begun just now22. - That would mean _________ a lot of labour.- Really? I don't mean ________ any labour.[A] to waste; wasting [B] wasting; to waste[C] to waste; to waste [D] wasting; wasting23. _________ interesting book it is ![A] What [B] What a [C] What an [D] How an24. They lay almost flat and _________ through the tube like underground passage.[A] climbed [B] crawled [C] slid [D] glided25. She always wears beautiful _________.[A] clothes [B] cloth [G] dress [D] clothing26. The editor told the reporter to write a _________ report.[A] two-thousand-words [B] two-thousands-words[C] two-thousand-word [D] two thousand words27. The house is ________ fire.[A] in [B] on [C] at [D] with28. Would you please be ________ to do me a favor?[A] so kind as [B] too kind as [C] as kind as [D] not so as to29. If only I ________ speak English better![A] can [B] could [C] should [D] must30. -I'm afraid there's a mistake in the bill. You've charged me for three bottles, not two[A] Forget it! [B] I hope you can do something about it[C] Never mind, it doesn't really matter. [D] I'm extremely sorry about that.31. This recorder costs _________ money than that one.[A] little [B] less [C] fewer [D] few32. He didn't tell _________ truth. He told _________ lie.[A] /;/ [B] the; the [C] a; a [D] the; a33. -You would have caught the train; you went there a little later.-_________, I ________ the bus.[A] Yes, had missed [B] Yes, missed[C] No, don't miss [D] No, wouldn't miss34. -Have you been to Shanghai?[A] Not already [B] Not ever [C] Not never [D] Not yet35. -We ' re going to London for holiday next week. Would you mind taking care of my garderwhile we ' re away?-Not at all. _________.[A] Sorry, I have no time [B] I'd rather not[C] With pleasure [D] No, I wouldn't第⼆节完形填空阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后所给各题的四个选项 (A.B.C和D )中选出能填⼊相应空⽩处的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。
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公共英语二级英语知识运用模拟题4
第一节单项填空
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —Why did you leave that position?
—I ______ a better position at IBM.
A.offer
B.offered
C.am offered
D.was offered
答案：D
[解答] offer在这里意为“提供”，常用结构是“主语+offer+直接宾语+间接宾语”。
这里的意思是“别人”为“我”提供了一份在IBM的工作，所以“我”是offer的受动者(相当于前述结构中的直接宾语)，在这里就要用被动语态。
此外，我们从问句中知道时态应该用一般现在时。
因此，本题的正确选项是D。
2. When Mark opened the door, he saw a woman standing there. He ______ her before.
A.never saw
B.had never seen
C.never sees
D.has never seen
答案：B
[解答] 题干中第一个句子所用的时态是一般过去时，而第二个句子中的动作应该发生在第一句中的动作之前，根据“过去的过去”对应过去完成时的原则，本题应该用had never seen，因此，本题的正确选项是B。
3. The old movie reminded them ______ the wonderful time they had spent together.
A.to
B.for
C.in
D.of
答案：D
[解答] remind sb．of sth．是一个固定搭配，意思是“使某人想起某物或某事”，介词一定用of。
因此，本题的正确答案是D。
4. Some people think that animal research is irrelevant ______ our health and that it can often produce misleading results.
A.with
B.at
C.on
D.to
答案：D
[解答] be relevant to是一个固定搭配，意为“与……有关的”，介词要用to。
irrelevant是relevant加上否定前缀ir-构成的词语，意为“无关的”，它的用法与relevant相同。
因此，本题的正确答案是D。
5. The smog is due ______ invisible gases, mostly from automobile exhaust.
A.from
B.to
C.for
D.with
答案：B
[解答] due to是一个固定搭配，表示原因。
6. When the city was ______ , everyone knew that total defeat was certain.
A.cut off
B.cut down
C.cut across
D.cut out
答案：A
[解答] cut off意为“切断”，cut down意为“砍到”，cut across意为“抄近路”，cut out意为“切掉”。
本题的意思是“城市与外界的联系被切断了，所有人都知道失败在所难免”。
因此，本题的正确答案是A。
7. They thought the program was ______ investigating.
A.worth
B.worthy
C.worthwhile
D.worthing
答案：A
[解答] be worth doing是一个固定搭配，意为“值得做”。
8. It is said that John Major didn't himself go to Oxford, ______ most of his ministers did.
A.after
B.since
C.while
D.if
答案：C
[解答] 这句话的意思是“其他大臣大多数都曾就读于牛津大学，而John Major自己却没有在那里上过大学”。
两个分句间存在转折关系，因此我们需要一个能表示转折的连接词。
四个选项中只有while有此用法，因此本题的正确答案是C。
9. My mother always gets a bit ______ if we don't arrive when we say we will.
A.anxious
B.ashamed
C.weak
答案：A
[解答] 本题要从句子意思来确定选项。
anxious意为“担忧的”，ashamed意为“惭愧的，羞耻的”，weak 意为“虚弱的”，patient意为“耐心的”。
“如果我们说要来却还没有到达”，那母亲的反应一般是担心、怕出事。
因此，本题的正确答案是A。
10. When asked by the police, he said that he remembered ______ at the party, but not
A.to arrive; leaving
B.to arrive; to leave
C.arriving; leaving
D.arriving; to leave
答案：C
[解答] remember to do sth．意为“记得要做某事”，这件要做的事还没有发生；remember doing sth．意为“记得做过某事”，这个事情已经发生。
从题目的意思来看，“到达”与“离开”都已经发生了，所以这两个动词都应该用“v．+-ing'’的形式。
11. He never said that he was good at mathematics, ______?
A.was he
B.wasn't he
C.did he
D.didn't he
答案：C
[解答] 附加疑问句的构成原则是“前肯后否，前否后肯，人称、时态一致”：本句中主干部分用的是否定、一般过去时，所以附加部分应该用did he。
因此，本题的正确答案是C。
12. Maggie has been fortunate to find a job she loves and, ______ , she gets well paid for it.
A.sooner or later
B.what's more
D.more or less
答案：B
[解答] Maggie找到了一份自己喜爱的工作，她薪水不错与这一点是递进关系。
sooner or later表示时间关系，what's more表示递进关系，as a result表示因果关系，more or less表示程度。
因此，本题的正确答案是B。
13. The Atlantic Ocean is over 6,000 km ______ where Christopher Columbus crossed it.
A.deep
B.wide
C.long
D.across
答案：B
[解答] deep表示深度，wide表示宽度和广度，long表示长度，across意为“横过”。
本题说的是大西洋的宽度。
因此，本题的正确答案是B。
14. In education, there should be a good balance among the branches of knowledge that contribute ______ effective thinking and wise judgment.
A.at
B.in
C.for
D.to
答案：D
[解答] contribute意为“起作用，有助于”，一般与介词to连用。
因此，本题的正确答案为D。
15. Danby left words with my secretary ______ he would call again in the afternoon.
A.who
B.that。