1、公共英语二级-135 及答案解析(总分：58.00，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：10，分数：10.00)1.I showed him my new dress but I _ tell him how much it cost.（分数：1.00）A.does not dare toB.dared notC.dared not toD.dares not2.She is a bad roommate because she _ things about and makes a mess of theroom.（分数：
2、1.00）A.has always been leftB.is always leavingC.has always leftD.has always been leaving3. Are we supposed to take off our shoes before we enter? No, you（分数：1.00）A.shouldn“tB.needn“tC.mustn“tD.can“t4.There used to be a _ on that street,（分数：1.00）A.make car factoryB.car making factoryC.making-car fact
3、oryD.car-make factory5.I have _ today.（分数：1.00）A.a headacheB.headachesC.the headacheD.headaching6._ it with me and I“ll see what I can do.（分数：1.00）A.When leftB.LeavingC.If you leaveD.Leave7.John plays football _ , if not better than David.（分数：1.00）A.as wellB.as well asC.so wellD.so well as8._ is you
4、r English teacher? The one in red.（分数：1.00）A.WhoB.WhichC.WhatD.Where9.-$500,but that is my last offer. -OK, it is a _.（分数：1.00）A.costB.priceC.dealD.reward10.-Could you give me a lift home, please? -Sorry_.（分数：1.00）A.I have visited my sisterB.I visited my sisterC.I am visiting my sisterD.I visit my s
5、ister三、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)I arrived in the United States on February 6,2005 ,but I remember my flint day there very clearly. My plane 1 at Kennedy Airport at three o“clock in the afternoon. The weather was very cold and it was snowing, but I was 2 excited to mind. From the airport, my friend an
6、d I 3 a taxi to my hotel. On the way, I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the first time and I stared 4 astonishment at the famous skyscrapers and their 5 beauty. My friend helped me unpack at the hotel and then 6 me soon because he 7 go back to work. He 8 to return the next day. 9 my friend had left
7、, I went to a restaurant near the hotel to eat something. Because I 10 speak a word of English, I couldn“t 11 the waiter what I wanted. I was very upset and 12 to make some gestures, 13 the waiter didn“t understand me. Finally, I 14 the same thing the man 15 the next table was eating. After dinner,
8、I started to walk along Broadway 16 I came to Time Square with its movie theatre, and huge 17 of people. I didn“t feel tired so I continued to walk 18 the city. When I returned to the hotel, I couldn“t sleep because I 19 hearing the fire and police sirens (汽笛) during the night. I 20 awake and though
9、t about New York.（分数：20.00）A.fliedB.landedC.gotD.wentA.tooB.soC.veryD.muchA.changedB.carriedC.movedD.tookA.inB.atC.forD.toA.old-makeB.man-madeC.new-madeD.man-makeA.returnedB.ledC.leftD.pickedA.mustB.had toC.shouldD.oughtA.agreedB.saidC.toldD.promisedA.Shortly afterB.Long beforeC.As soon asD.So long
10、asA.couldn“tB.wouldn“tC.needn“tD.shouldn“tA.askB.sayC.tellD.orderA.playedB.startedC.thoughtD.learnedA.andB.orC.thenD.butA.orderedB.bookedC.offeredD.namedA.onB.forC.atD.toA.whenB.untilC.afterD.beforeA.crowdsB.tasksC.viewsD.actionsA.aroundB.inC.byD.nearA.becameB.wentC.keptD.startedA.lainB.layC.laidD.l
11、ie四、第二部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)APisa is an Italian city known for its Leaning Tower. The Tower, interestingly enough, started leaning in the middle of its construction when its first three stories were completed. Bonnano Pisano, the engineer in charge, tried to correct the lean by making the new storie
12、s slightly taller on the short side, only to find that the added marble caused the Tower to sink still further. Work was suspended several times as engineers sought fresh solutions, until the Tower was finished in the 14th century, still leaning. The construction, begun in 1174, nearly took 200 year
13、s. In modern times the structure has been several times strengthened by cement, but to this day it is still in danger of collapse. Various schemes have been under consideration for saving, it. To rebuild an upright tower would be easy enough for modern engineering, but it would not be the same edifi
14、ce as people love and remember it. The Leaning Tower must be left leaning, saved, not reconstructed. There is nothing really wrong with a leaning tower after all, Galileo climbed to the top and did his experiment by throwing down weights. In the meantime, the Tower has been closed to the public sinc
15、e 1990.（分数：3.00）(1).When did the Tower begin to lean?（分数：1.00）A.At the beginning of its construction.B.In the middle of its construction.C.When the construction was finally finished.D.Nobody knows about it.(2).What is NOT true about the Leaning Tower?（分数：1.00）A.It makes its city Pisa well-known.B.It
16、s construction took nearly 200 years.C.Many measures have been taken to correct the lean.D.If you go to Pisa now, you can go and visit the Leaning Tower.(3).What can we infer from the text?（分数：1.00）A.People are sure about the causes of the lean.B.People agree that Leaning Tower must be reconstructed
17、.C.People have not given up the idea to save Leaning Tower.D.Galileo did the experiment and did harm to the Tower.Ever since news of widespread food recalls caused by a carcinogenic dye broke, there has been confusion over possible links to the country of the same name, but Sudan officials say there
18、 is no connection whatever. Sudan 1 is a red industrial dye that has been found in some chilli powder, but was banned in food products across the European Union (EU) in July 2003. Since the ban was put in place, EU officials have been striving to remove some food products from the shelves. So far 58
19、0 products have been recalled. Last week Sudan“s Embassy in the United Kingdom asked the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for clarification of the origin of the dye“s name. Omaima Mahmoud A1 Sharief, a press official at Sudan“s Embassy in China, explained the purpose of the inquiry was to clear up any mi
20、sunderstanding over links between the country and the poisonous dye. “We want to keep an eye on every detail and avoid any misunderstanding there,“ she said. “Our embassy to Britain asked them how the dye got that name and whether the dye had something to do with our country. But they told us there
21、was no relationship.“ The FSA, an independent food-security watchdog in Britain, received a letter from the Sudan“s Embassy last week. “They asked us why the dye is named Sudan, however, we also do not know how it got the name,“ she said. “People found the dye in 1883 and gave it the name. Nobody kn
22、ows the reason, and we cannot give any explanation before we find out.“ Sudan dyes, which include Sudan 1 to 4, are red dyes used for coloring solvents, oils, waxes, petrol, and shoe and floor polishes. They are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.（分数：4.00）(1
23、).What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 1 ?（分数：1.00）A.Causing cancer.B.Having side effects.C.Containing poison.D.Poisonous.(2).How did Sudan 1 get its name?（分数：1.00）A.The dye is often produced in Sudan.B.The dye has something to do with the country named Sudan.C.Nobody is sure of the origi
24、n of the name.D.Many foods produced in Sudan contain the dye.(3).We can infer from the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.the Sudan government is paying much attention to the food safetyB.Sudan 1 was often used to be added to the foodC.people didn“t realize the danger of Sudan 1 until 2003D.many food shops w
25、ill be closed down(4).Which of the following is the best title?（分数：1.00）A.Keep Away from Sudan 1B.No Sudan 1 Dye Links to the CountryC.How Sudan 1 Dye Got Its Name?D.Pay Attention to the Food SafetyBDear Linda, I have been in England three months now. I hope you don“t think I“ve forgotten you. There
26、 have been so many places to see and 8o many things to do that I“ve not had much time for writing letters. I shall soon be starting my studies at King“s College. So far I“ ve been learning about England and British ways of living. I won“t tell you about London. There are plenty of books you can read
27、 and plenty of pictures you can look at. I“m sure you“ll be more interested to know what I think about the life here. I find some of the customs(风俗)new and interesting. People here do not shake hands as much as we do in Europe. During the first few weeks I was often surprised because people did not
28、put out their hands when I met them. Men raise their hats to women but not to each other. Your“s Alice（分数：3.00）(1).The writer came to London from _.（分数：0.75）A.AsiaB.EuropeC.AmericaD.Africa(2).The writer _.（分数：0.75）A.has never been to EnglandB.came to England just nowC.came to England three months ag
29、oD.will come to England three months ago(3).She has _.（分数：0.75）A.not written any lettersB.much time to write lettersC.no time to write lettersD.a little time to write letters(4).She came to England to _.（分数：0.75）A.studyB.make a livingC.learn British ways of livingD.learn about life thereCIf there is
30、 any single factor that makes success in living, it is the ability to be benefited by defeat. Every success I know has been achieved because the person was able to analyze (分析) defeat and actually learn something from it in his next undertaking (从事的工作). Wrongly taking defeat for failure, you are sur
31、e indeed to fail, for it isn“t defeat that makes you fail; it is your own refusal to see the guide and encouragement to success in defeat. Defeats are nothing to be afraid of. They are common incidents in the life of every man who achieves success. But defeat is a dead loss unless you do face it, an
32、alyze it and learn why you failed. Defeat, in other words, can help to get rid of its own cause. Not only does defeat prepare us for success but nothing can cause within us such a strong wish to succeed. If you left a baby grasp a stick and try to pull it away, he will hold it more and more tightly
33、until his whole weight is hung up. It is this same reaction that should give you new and greater strength every time you are defeated. If you make full use of the power which defeat gives; you can concrete with it fat“ more than you are able to.（分数：3.00）(1).How much does the writer know about succes
34、s?（分数：1.00）A.He knows at least several examples of success.B.He knows every success in life.C.He knows every success that has been achieved by man.D.It is not referred to.(2).The person who is able to analyze defeat is likely _.（分数：1.00）A.to achieve successB.to be afraid of his defeatC.to let a baby
35、 grasp a stickD.to make a living(3).Defeat is valuable _.（分数：1.00）A.because it makes you failB.because it forces you to face itC.because it gives the guide and encouragement to successD.because of your own refusal to see in it the guide and encouragement to success“Happy New Year!“ Everyone will gre
36、et each other with these words as they meet each other over the next couple of weeks. But it wasn“t always January 1 that marked the new year. At least 4,000 years ago the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians marked the changing of the year. In Egypt, the year started when the Nile River flooded, enric
37、hing (使肥沃) farmers“ fields with silt (淤泥). This happened at the end of September. The Babylonians held a festival in the spring, on March 23, to kick off the next fanning cycle. The Babylonian celebration lasted for 11 days. The date January 1 was picked by the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar as the cha
38、nge of the year when he established his own calendar in 46 BC. The month of January“ was named after the Roman god, Janus. He is pictured with two heads. One head looks forward and the other back. They represent a break between the old and new. The new calendar was in time with the sun and it has be
39、en used until the present day. Around the world, different cultures have their own traditions for welcoming the new year. The Japanese hang straw rope across the front of their houses to keep out evil spirits and bring happiness and good luck. They also have a good laugh as the year begins to get th
40、ings started on a lucky note.（分数：4.00）(1).The Egyptians celebrate the new year _.（分数：1.00）A.on the first day of JanuaryB.in the springC.at the end of SeptemberD.at the end of March(2).It wasn“t always January 1 that marked the new year until _.（分数：1.00）A.everyone greeted each other with “happy new y
41、ear“B.the Nile River floodedC.the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar established his own calendar in 46 BCD.the next farming cycle kicked off(3).This passage tells us that _.（分数：1.00）A.the new calendar was established in honor of the Roman GodB.the Nile River enriched farmers“ fields with silt in MarchC.we
42、 keep on using the new calendarD.the farming cycle lasted for 11 days(4).Different cultures welcome the new year _.（分数：1.00）A.by hanging straw rope across the front of their housesB.in different waysC.by having a good laughD.in the same wayDDavid Beckham was born in 1975 in London, at a place called
43、 Leytonstone. When he was a young boy, his greatest fervency was in football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award. This was an important step forward for t
44、his young boy, and it led him to go for a visit to a football training camp in Spain. As a boy he played for schools of Essex and also for his county team. In 1991, he became a trainee with Manchester United. This meant that he could practice football as much as he wanted to and play for the highly
45、successful Manchester United Youth Cup team and Under-21 team. In April, 1995 he played his first football league game against Leeds Untied. During 1995 and 1996, David became a regular member of the team and Manchester United won in both football seasons, with David scoring many goals. His goals ma
46、de him a household name. In the first game of the 19961997 season, he scored a surprising goal from beyond the halfway line; seeing the goalkeeper a little way out of his goal, Beckham became famous overnight. He continued to score astonishing goals, especially from free kicks. The speed of one of h
47、is shots was timed at 157 kph. He also had the ability to make the ball go from left to fight, or fight to left, whenever he chose. Goalkeepers were never sure where the ball was going, and it regularly ended up in the goal.（分数：4.00）(1).Which word can take the place of the underlined word “fervency“
48、 in paragraph 1 ?（分数：1.00）A.successB.interestC.prizeD.skill(2).The unusually surprising way that he scored goals_.（分数：1.00）A.helped him to gain many prizes for EssexB.kept him playing for Leeds UnitedC.offered him the chance to join the national teamD.made him popular in many British homes(3).Which
49、of the following shows the fight order of what Beckham experienced? a. Beckham played his first football league game. b. Beckham won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award. c. Beckham played for Manchester United Youth Cup team. d. Beckham went to Spain to join a football training camp. e. Beckham played for the schools of Essex.（分数：1.00）A.e, d, a, c, bB.b, e, d, a, cC.e, b, a, d, cD.b, d, e, c, a(4).The passage is mainly talking about_.（分数：1.00）A.how Beckham became a suc
