1、公共英语二级-124 及答案解析(总分：95.02，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B第一部分 听力理解/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)B第一节/B听下面五段对话。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。听完每段对话后，你都有十秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话只读一遍。（分数：5.00）(1).When will the bank open tomorrow?（分数：1.00）A.A Same as today. B.B Half past nine. C.C In the early morning.(2).From the conversation,
2、 we know that last Monday Sally _.（分数：1.00）A.A was ill. B.B went to a meeting. C.C explained her absence.(3).Where does this conversation most probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.A In a theatre. B.B On the bus. C.C On a train.(4).What does the woman think of Sarahs plan?（分数：1.00）A.A It is wonderful. B.B
3、It works for Sarah. C.C It is impractical.(5).What has become of the dish?（分数：1.00）A.A It is well cooked. B.B It is over cooked. C.C It is readily made.二、B第二节/B(总题数：5，分数：15.00)听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有五秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出五秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。（分数：2.00）(1).What do
4、es the man first suggest the woman to do?（分数：1.00）A.A To learn how to play guitar. B.B To choose something easier. C.C To play the piano.(2).What is the new hobby the woman chose for herself?（分数：1.00）A.A Something that suits her age. B.B Go window shopping. C.C Make regular visits to shops.（分数：2.00）
5、(1).What does the man order for himself?.（分数：1.00）A.A Fish special. B.B Steak. C.C Baked potatoes.(2).What drink does the man want to have before dinner?（分数：1.00）A.A Orange juice. B.B Rice wine. C.C Special soft drink.（分数：3.00）(1).What does the man list as his strengths?（分数：1.00）A.A Enthusiastic and
6、 hard-working. B.B Willing to work under pressure. C.C Full of experience.(2).What is the weak point the man said to have?（分数：1.00）A.A Too young. B.B Lack of experience. C.C Poor knowledge of English.(3).What is the job-related skill mentioned in the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.A Skillful in computer. B
7、.B Typing skill. C.C English language.（分数：4.00）(1).Where does this conversation most probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.A In a shoe shop. B.B In a cinema. C.C In the mans wear.(2).How does the girl like the shoes?（分数：1.00）A.A She thinks it too expensive. B.B Its not what she wants. C.C It suits her tast
8、e.(3).How much does the shoes cost?（分数：1.00）A.A $ 400. B.B $ 360. C.C $ 440.(4).How will the Mum pay for the shoes?（分数：1.00）A.A Using her credit card. B.B Using cash. C.C Writing a check.（分数：4.00）(1).What must you do first when making a valentine box?（分数：1.00）A.A Palm the box. B.B Choose a box. C.C
9、Cut a slit in the top;(2).l8. Why are Valentine boxes used on Valentines Day?（分数：1.00）A.A To put homework in. B.B To put books in. C.C To put valentine cards in.(3).Why do you need to wait for several hours before decorating the box?（分数：1.00）A.A The paint is wet. B.B The paper needs drying. C.C The
10、box is not completed.(4).Why do you ask your parents to take you to a store? A To buy something to decorate the box. B To see if there are better boxes for sale. C To learn how the shoppers make valentine boxes.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、B第二部分 英语知识运用/B(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.We could _ with a beautifully furnished
11、 house when he came, but he had specifically asked for a shabby cottage.（分数：1.00）A.provideB.have providedC.not provideD.not have provided2.Have you got _ copies to go round?（分数：1.00）A.the otherB.enoughC.a littleD.much3._ some of her wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons she watches
12、.（分数：1.00）A.Still betterB.Well stillC.Worst allD.Worse yet4._ found four-leaf clover is considered a lucky sign.（分数：1.00）A.RarelyB.It is rarelyC.The rarelyD.Despite its being rarely5.Turner almost _ that he hadnt told him that bad news, but all was too late.（分数：1.00）A.wishedB.hopedC.believedD.realiz
13、ed6.Theres a knock at the door. Who _ be?（分数：1.00）A.must beB.must itC.can heD.can it7._, if you like politics, polls can be great entertainment.（分数：1.00）A.At a leastB.At endC.At the very leastD.At last8.Sometimes someone will try to tell you something without _ and saying it.（分数：1.00）A.coming out ri
14、ghtB.coming right outC.right coming outD.out coming right9.The more people surveyed, _ meaningful are the results.（分数：1.00）A.more theB.the moreC.moreD.the much10.Bill and Jessica were almost _ taking turns choosing the players for their teams.（分数：1.00）A.beenB.madeC.doneD.finished11.My mother bought
15、me a new pair of pants on my birthday _ she had promised.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.whatC.withD.as12.The last thing _ she had done before she got aboard the plane was embracing him.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.thatC.to thatD.of which13.Johnsons younger brother, though 6 years old, is very quick _ doing calculations.（分数
16、：1.00）A.ofB.onC.inD.by14.How close adults are to their youngsters _ a strong influence on the development of the childrens character.（分数：1.00）A.haveB.hasC.havingD.to have15.If hes alone, Juan likes to play action video games _ they arent too violent.（分数：1.00）A.as long asB.as long soC.so long soD.as
17、long till四、B第二节 完型填空/B(总题数：1，分数：20.00)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。Jogging has become most popular in America. Many theories have been raised to explain itsU (36) /U. The plain truth is that jogging isU (37) /U, quick and efficient toU (38) /Uphysical fitness.The most useful sort of
18、 exercise is exercise thatU (39) /Uthe heart, lungs, and circulatory system. If these systems areU (40) /U, the body is ready for almost any sport and for almost any suddenU (41) /U. One can train more specifically, U(42) /Uby developing strength for weight liftingU (43) /Uthe ability to run straigh
19、t aheadU (44) /Ushort distances with great power as in football, U(45) /Urunning trains your heart and lungs to deliver oxygen more efficientlyU (46) /Uall parts of your body. It isU (47) /Unoting that this sort of exercise is the only kind that canU (48) /Uheart disease, which is the number oneU (4
20、9) /Uof death in America.U (50) /Uone sort of equipment is neededaU (51) /Uof good shoes. PhysiciansU (52) /Ubeginning joggers not to try to run in a tennis or gym shoe. Many designU (53) /Uhave been made in the last several years. These make an excellent running shoeU (54) /Uif a runner wishes to d
21、evelop as quickly as possible, withU (55) /Ulittle chance of injury as possible.（分数：20.00）A.popularityB.appearanceC.truthD.fashionA.excitedB.cheapC.expensiveD.costlyA.continueB.controlC.maintainD.devoteA.mendsB.helpsC.growsD.developsA.completeB.workingC.fitD.poorA.actionB.demandC.requirementD.moveme
22、ntA.asB.justC.ifD.orA.andB.orC.throughD.byA.atB.inC.forD.withA.andB.thoughC.sinceD.butA.throughB.inC.toD.roundA.easyB.worthC.rememberedD.betterA.reduceB.stopC.increaseD.improveA.reasonB.causeC.killerD.courseA.AlmostB.IndeedC.OnlyD.TrulyA.sizeB.pieceC.coupleD.pairA.commentB.reportC.adviseD.demandA.gr
23、owthB.advancesC.samplesD.coursesA.indispensableB.possibleC.usableD.comfortableA.byB.asC.ofD.to五、B第三部分 阅读理解/B(总题数：5，分数：20.00)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。BA/BCarving a jack-o-lantern is a tradition or custom in many American families. Families will go to area stores that sell pumpkins and spend
24、hours just looking for the right one. When the right pumpkin has been chosen, take it home and wash the outside of the pumpkin and dry it completely. An adult will be needed to carefully cut open the top of the pumpkin where the stem is located. Save the stem of the pumpkin. Next, you will need to r
25、emove the pulp or stringy part of the pumpkin and the seeds using a large spoon. Place all of the insides of the pumpkin on the sheets of newspaper to keep your area clean. After all the seeds and pulp have been removed, you may want to wash the outside of the pumpkin again to make sure you have a c
26、lean surface to work on. Markers can be used to draw the face you want on the outside of the pumpkin. You can make it as scary or as funny as you like. You will need the help of a parent or other adult to help cut out the face you drew on the pumpkin. This may take a few minutes to do because pumpki
27、ns can be very thick and their skin can be slick. You must practice safety rules when using a knife or pumpkin carving knife. Then, place a candle inside the pumpkin and light the candle using matches. At this time, place the top with stem hack on the pumpkin. Finally, place the jack-o-lantern on yo
28、ur front porch and wait for the trick-or-treaters. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!（分数：4.00）(1).Why are newspapers needed to do this activity?（分数：1.00）A.To keep the area clean.B.To write on.C.To light the candle with.D.To place inside the pumpkin.(2).Which of the following IS true?（分数：1.00）A.Pumpkin
29、s are used to decorate homes at Easter.B.Markers can be used to make funny or scary faces for carving.C.You can leave the pulp and seeds inside the pumpkin before carving.D.An adult is needed to cut the pumpkin into desired pieces.(3).Jack-o-lanterns are used _ at Halloween.（分数：1.00）A.as matchesB.fo
30、r decorationsC.as candlesD.to give to trickers(4).Which of the following should you do LAST in this activity?（分数：1.00）A.Wash the pumpkin.B.Cut the top off.C.Place it on your porch.D.Draw on the face.BB/BThurgood Marshall is one of the most well-known individuals in the history of the civil rights mo
31、vement in America. He was born on July 2, 1908 in Baltimore, Maryland, to a dining room steward and a school teacher. He was not born to wealthy parents. His education began in the public schools in Baltimore and he attended college at Lincoln University. After graduation from college, he entered Ho
32、ward University Law School and graduated with honors at the age of twenty-five.Marshall began his law career in Baltimore and represented the poor and the weak in legal matters. The NAACP became aware of his legal abilities and asked him to join their staff. Marshall won thirty-two of the thirty-fiv
33、e cases he argued before the Supreme Court during the time he worked with the NAACP. In 1961, he became a member of the United States Second Court of Appeals. Four years later, he was appointed Solicitor General and was the first black to hold this position in the history of United States. Finally,
34、he was appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1967 and was the first black to be appointed to the highest court in the United States. Marshall served in this position until his retirement in 1991. He died at the age of 84.Thurgood Marshall will be remembered for his involvement in th
35、e civil rights movement and for paving the way for much of the progress in civil rights. His dedication to the understanding and defense of the United States Constitution has touched all of our lives in so many ways.（分数：4.00）(1).The main idea of this writing is that Thurgood Marshall _.（分数：1.00）A.wa
36、s Solicitor GeneralB.was not born to wealthy parentsC.was important to the civil fights movementD.retired at the age of 83(2).What position did Thurgood Marshall retire from?（分数：1.00）A.Solicitor General.B.Attorney for the NAACP.C.Justice of the Supreme Court.D.Court secretary.(3).Which of the follow
37、ing is an OPINION?（分数：1.00）A.The NAACP hired Marshall as an attorney.B.Thurgood Marshall was regarded as a good man.C.He was a Justice of the United States Supreme Court.D.He paved the way for civil rights movement.(4).Thurgood Marshall will be remembered because he _.（分数：1.00）A.was the first black
38、to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the USAB.was responsible for much of the progress in civil rights movementC.made it clear that the US Constitution affected all our livesD.touched all our lives with his legendary storiesBC/BWhat if you were having a heart attack, but no one believed you? A ne
39、w study of 515 female heart-attack survivors (aged 29 to 97) reveals that this happens all too often.In the study, 95% said they knew something was seriously wrong a month or more before their heart attack, but none of their doctors had even told them that they had heart disease. And when their hear
40、t attack happened, fewer than 30% had chest pain or discomfort, the classic warning signs that most emergency room physicians and nurses look for.One study volunteer in her mid-30s had a heart attack while driving her children to school. “She had repeatedly sought help for early warning symptoms,“ s
41、ays study author Jean McSweeney of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Despite abnormal cardiac stress test results, she got no treatment. Two weeks later, she nearly died.Here are the signs that a heart attack may be weeks away: extreme fatigue, disturbed sleep, shortness of breath, an
42、d/or anxiety. “If a woman has risk factors for a heart attack and suddenly has unusual symptoms, she needs to tell the doctor that theyre interfering with her everyday activities,“ McSweeney says. “Be sure of it.“（分数：4.00）(1).It can be inferred from the text that _.（分数：1.00）A.no one believes womens
43、studyB.few people believe womens warning signsC.womens heart attack is often ignoredD.women always realized their dangers(2).The study shows that the classic warning signs of heart attack are _.（分数：1.00）A.not typical in women patientsB.obvious in all the patients with heart diseaseC.rarely found in
44、both male and female patientsD.often seen a month or more before the attack(3).Which of the following is a sign of a possible attack in female patients?（分数：1.00）A.Chest pain.B.Shortness of breath.C.Uncomfortable feeling.D.Sleepiness.(4).By saying “Be sure of it.“ (Last sentence), McSweeney seems to
45、mean that _.（分数：1.00）A.he is certain the disease is to come aroundB.women should tell doctors of their feelingsC.doctors should be certain about their patientsD.the study is surely valuable for womenBD/BThe American type of football was developed in the 19a century from soccer and rugby football. Th
46、e football playing field of today is rectangular in shape and measures i00 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. White lines are painted on the playing field to mark off the distances to the end zone.The game is divided into four quarters, each fifteen minutes long. The first two quarters are known as the
47、 first half. There is a rest period between the two halves which usually lasts about fifteen minutes.Each team has eleven players. Each team has offensive players (play when the team has possession of the ball) and defensive players (play when the other team has possession of the ball). Players are
48、required to wear protective equipment to help keep the body safe during the game. Helmets are worn to protect the head and face area. Pads are worn to protect the shoulders, arms, and legs. Protective equipment must be worn because of the body contact players have during the game.Officials supervise the game and are considered to be very important to the game of football. They carry whi
