1、公共英语二级-95 及答案解析(总分：92.00，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、单项填空(总题数：20，分数：24.00)1.Tom kept quiet about the accident _ lose his job.（分数：1.00）A.so not as toB.so as to notC.so as not toD.not so as to2.Usually, _ care for children“s _.（分数：1.00）A.woman writers; livesB.women writer; lifeC.women wri
2、ters; lifeD.women writer; lives3.At the moment the machine _ at full speed.（分数：2.00）A.ranB.was runningC.had been runningD.had run4.I couldn“t help _ sorry for her. Her mother died when she was three.（分数：2.00）A.feelB.to feelC.feltD.feeling5.You needn“t describe her. I _ her several times.（分数：2.00）A.h
3、ad metB.have metC.metD.meet6.Her parents had had a very anxious moment but everything _ all right in the end.（分数：1.00）A.turned upB.turned downC.turned offD.turned out7.Ann and Billy _ together for 7 years when they decided to get married.（分数：1.00）A.will beB.are beingC.had beenD.have been8.The boy ha
4、s a handsome face _ the scar on his forehead.（分数：1.00）A.exceptB.except forC.except thatD.besides9.Clearly, he doesn“t have a plan, _ he would have said something.（分数：1.00）A.butB.unlessC.orD.so10.Who are you going to have this letter_ for you？ My secretary.（分数：1.00）A.typeB.typedC.been typedD.been typ
5、ing11.Your new cell phone looks so handsome. May I have a look? _. You will like it.（分数：1.00）A.Sure, go aheadB.Not at allC.It doesn“t matterD.Take it easy12.A doctor can expect _ at any hour of the day or night.（分数：1.00）A.callingB.seeingC.being calledD.to be called13.Finding the police“s coming, all
6、 the thieves ran away _ all directions.（分数：2.00）A.onB.inC.fromD.to14.Would you _ me _ to carry the box upstairs? With pleasure.（分数：1.00）A.give.favorB.do.the favorC.do.favorD.give.the favor15.-Why does Sara know so much about Angkor Watt? -She _ have been there, or because of some other reasons.（分数：1
7、.00）A.mustB.oughtn“t toC.mayD.can“t16.We ate in the _ restaurant.（分数：1.00）A.unusual new ChineseB.Chinese new unusualC.new unusual ChineseD.Chinese unusual new17.It was five o“clock in the afternoon _ they arrived at the hotel.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.beforeC.thatD.since18.It is from the sun _ we get light a
8、nd heat, _?（分数：1.00）A.which; aren“t weB.where; hasn“t itC.in which; doesn“t itD.that; isn“t it19. _ the United States? Yes, we went there on business last month.（分数：1.00）A.Did you goB.Have you gone toC.Have you ever been toD.When did you visit20.You _ have brought your umbrella for we are going by c
9、ar.（分数：1.00）A.won“tB.mustn“tC.needn“tD.don“t三、第二部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)AEver 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 is no connection whatever. Sudan 1 is a re
10、d 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 580 products have been recalled. Last week Su
11、dan“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 misunderstanding over links between the count
12、ry 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 was no relationship.“ The FSA, an independe
13、nt 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 knows the reason, and we cannot give any expl
14、anation 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).What does the underlined word mean in Par
15、agraph 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 origin of the name.D.Many foods produced in Sudan
16、 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 will be closed down(4).Which of the following
17、 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 SafetyDavid Moore taught physics at the City School. He needed some expensive books, and so he bought them. He left them in his car in a quiet street. T
18、hen he bought other things at other shops. At six o“clock he came back to the car. One window was openand the books were not there! David drove home to Fry Road. That night he wrote a letter to a newspaper. The next day he went to the police. On Friday people read this in the newspaper: BOOK: Have y
19、ou any old books? I buy old and modern books. Open all day on Saturdays. David Moore, 26 Fry Road. David stayed at home on Saturday. His first visitor came at eight o“clock. David took him to the kitchen. At half past nine another man arrived. He had a bag under his arm. “Mr. Moore?“ the man asked.
20、“That“s right. “David said. “Can I help you?“ “I“ve got some good book. You buy books, don“t you?“ “Yes. Bring them in. I“ll have a look at them. “ Soon the books were on the dining-table. “Come in now,“ David called,“ and bring the list. “ A policeman came into the dining-room. He read the names on
21、 the list in his hand. They were the same. “Come with me , sir , “the policeman said to the man.（分数：4.00）(1).How did the man get Mr. Moore“s books?（分数：1.00）A.He bought them from David.B.He bought them from a bookshop.C.He took them from a car.D.The policeman gave him.(2).How did David get his books
22、back?（分数：1.00）A.A man brought them to David“s house.B.He never got them back.C.David bought them from a visitor.D.The police found them and gave them to David.(3).What was on the list?（分数：1.00）A.The name of the school where Mr. Moore taught.B.The name of the man who took the books.C.David Moore,26 F
23、ry Road.D.The names of the books Mr. Moore had lost.(4).Why did Mr. Moore write the letter to the newspaper?（分数：1.00）A.He hope more people would know he had lost some expensive books.B.He thought in this way the thief (贼) would bring the books back to him.C.He wanted to buy old and modern books.D.He
24、 wanted to tell the police he had lost some expensive books.BParents might say “honesty is the best policy,“ but when it comes to talking with their own children, morn and dad lie surprisingly often, finds a new study carried out by researchers in the University of Toronto, Canada. Almost every pare
25、nt in the study admits having come up with some tales to influence a child“s actions and feelings. For example, a parent is annoyed by a child“s crying and says, “The police will come to get you if you don“t stop crying now.“ In another example, an uncle has just died and the child is told that he h
26、as become a star to watch over the child. Whether parents lie to benefit themselves or to protect the child, researchers suggest such tall tales could give children mixed messages at a time when they are trying to figure out how to deal with the social world. Lies could also harm the parent-child re
27、lationship. It could even keep children from learning certain rules. “If I am always lying to the child in order to get the child to do X, Y, or Z, then they have never learned why they should do X, Y, or Z.“ Heyman, one of the researchers, said. Heyman also said, “It is common for parents to try ou
28、t various ways, including lying, to guide a child, but most parents never think about how it will influence their child. I think parents should figure it out in advance what their general beliefs are, so when it comes to the situation you“re working with your beliefs rather than what comes into your
29、 head at the moment.“（分数：4.00）(1).What did the researchers find out in their recent study?（分数：1.00）A.Most parents are strict with their children.B.Many parents like to tell police stories.C.Few parents believe in honesty.D.Parents often lie to children.(2).What do the underlined words “tall tale“ in
30、 paragraph 3 mean?（分数：1.00）A.a story mixed with lies.B.a story based on truth and facts.C.a story too long to be interesting.D.a story beyond, children“s understanding.(3).According to the research, how may children be affected by their parents“ lies?（分数：1.00）A.They may fall behind in school.B.They
31、may lie to their parents too.C.They may get confused about the society.D.They may feel they are being overprotected.(4).What“s Heyman“s suggestion for parents?（分数：1.00）A.Teach their children about rules.B.Guide their children on sound beliefs.C.Influence their children in various ways.D.Figure out c
32、hildren“s problems in advance.American society does not treat nap friendly. In fact, says David Dinges, a sleep specialist (专家) at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, “There“s even a prohibition against admitting we need sleep“. Nobody wants to be caught napping or found asleep at wor
33、k. To quote a proverb: “Some sleep five hours, nature requires seven, laziness nine and wickedness eleven.“ “Wrong. The way not to fall asleep at work is to take naps when you need them. We have to totally change our attitude toward napping.“ says Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, the godfa
34、ther of sleep research. Last year a national commission led by Dement identified an “American sleep debt“ which one member said was as important as the national debt. The commission was concerned about the dangers of sleepiness: people causing industrial accidents or falling asleep while driving. Th
35、is may be why we have a new sleep policy in the White House. According to recent reports, President Clinton is trying to take a half hour snooze (打盹) every afternoon. About 60 percent of American adults nap when given the opportunity. We seem to have “a mid-afternoon quiet phase“ also called “a seco
36、ndary sleep gate“. Sleeping 15 minutes to two hours in the early afternoon can reduce stress and make us refreshed. Clearly, we were born to nap. We don“t nap to replace shut-eye or to prepare for a night shift. Rather, we snack on sleep, whenever, wherever and at whatever time we feel like it. I my
37、self have napped in buses, cars, planes and on boats, on floors and beds, and in libraries, offices and museums.（分数：4.00）(1).It is commonly accepted in American society that too much sleep is _.（分数：1.00）A.unreasonableB.criminalC.harmfulD.costly(2).The research done by the Dement commission shows tha
38、t Americans _.（分数：1.00）A.don“t like to take napsB.are terribly worried about their national debtC.think sleeping less is good for themD.have caused many industrial and traffic accidents because of sleepiness(3).The purpose of this article is to _.（分数：1.00）A.warn us of the wickedness of nappingB.expl
39、ain the danger of sleepinessC.discuss the side effects of nappingD.convince the reader of the necessity of napping(4).The “American sleep debt“ (Para. 3) is the result of _.（分数：1.00）A.the traditional misconception about sleepB.the new sleep policy of the Clinton AdministrationC.the rapid development
40、 of American industryD.the Americans“ worry about the danger of sleepinessCAre You on the List?Online mailing lists are similar to message boards, but a little bit more private. Like message boards, each list centers on a specific topic. Unlike message boards, mailing lists use email to connect user
41、s. Send your email address to a “list server“ along with the name of the mailing list (or email conversation) you want to join. From then on (until you unsubscribe), you“ll receive all the email that you and other users send to the list. The web site List is a great way to find mailing lists. It org
42、anizes over 70,000 mailing lists by category. If you sign up for one, make sure you have a stable email address. Many times a list will only let you post a message from the address that you are subscribed (预定) under. Also keep the first email you get from a list in a safe placeit usually tells you h
43、ow to unsubscribe. Finally, you may want to sign up for a list and receive only the best messages. Many moderated lists allow you to designate whether you“ll get every message or only a “digest“. Again, check that first message for instructions. (A word of caution: don“t go crazy and sign for too ma
44、ny fists all at once. If you do, you may be inundated (泛滥) with email and not get anything positive out of the experience. Take it slow. Sign up for one or two lists, and then go from there.)（分数：3.00）(1).How can you get mail from the mailing lists?（分数：1.00）A.You can send your email address to a “lis
45、t server“ along with the name of the mailing list (or email conversation) you want to join.B.You can merely have a stable email address.C.You may have some stable email addresses.D.You can“t get mail from the mailing lists.(2).What is the best title for the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Online Message Boards.B
46、.Online Mailing Lists.C.Web Site: List.D.Online Subscription.(3).Signing too many lists is a good idea for you to get messages, is it right or wrong? Why?（分数：1.00）A.It“s right because you may get every message you want.B.It“s right because you may get the best message.C.It“s wrong because you may ge
47、t only a “digest“.D.It“s wrong because you may be inundated with email and not get anything positive out of the experience.Top 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 c
48、olleges 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 over
49、staffed, 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
