1、公共英语二级-226 及答案解析(总分：69.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第一部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)ASugar is so much a part of our modem life that we only really think about it when, for some reason, we cannot obtain it. It has been known to man for at least 3,000 years, but it has come into common use only in modern times. Until quit
2、e recently it was considered as a medicine and as a luxury for the very rich only. Sugar is, then, very important to our civilization. But what exactly is it? Of course, most of us recognize sugar immediately as the sweet material which we put in coffee or cakes. This common form of sugar is derived
3、 from two plants: the sugarcane ( a type of grass which grows to a height of twenty feet) and the sugar beet ( which grows underground). But there are in fact many types of sugar, and the chemist recognizes hundreds of different varieties, each coming from a different source. About 90% of the sugar
4、is produced as food. Only 10% is used in industry for purposes other than food production. Yet sugar has great possibilities for use as the basis of chemicals. It can even be used for making plastics. In the future these potential uses will certainly be developed more than in the past. There are man
5、y reasons why we should increase the production of sugar. Most importantly, it is one of the most highly concentrated of energy foods. Thus sugarcane and sugar beet produce an average of 7,000,000 calories per acre. In this way they have the advantage over potatoes which give only 4,000,000, while t
6、he figure for wheat and beans is 2,000,000 each. So three acres of land growing wheat, beans and potatoes give only slightly more energy than one acre of sugar.（分数：4.00）(1).The heading of Paragraph 1 may be _.（分数：1.00）A.What Sugar IsB.Sugar Through the AgesC.The Advantages of SugarD.Present and Futu
7、re Uses of Sugar(2).The third paragraph emphasizes _.（分数：1.00）A.about 90% of sugar is used as foodB.only 10% is used in industryC.sugar is used for making plasticD.future uses of sugar(3).How many common forms of sugar are exemplified in this passage?（分数：1.00）A.One.B.Two.C.One hundred.D.Several hund
8、reds.(4).The main reason why we should increase the production of sugar is _.（分数：1.00）A.it tastes sweetB.we can save plenty of landC.we can get more foodD.it“s one of the least highly concentrated of energy foodsBSome people make you feel comfortable when they are around. These people have something
9、 in common. And once we know what it is we can try to do it ourselves. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they“ll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly. First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no
10、matter how shy he is, will answer a question. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go. Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. And to find out what sort of person you are talking to, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listeni
11、ng at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of the conversation. Real listening also means not just listening to words but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it“s time for you to change the subject. Finally, good talkers know well now to deal with the occa
12、sion of parting. If you want to see that person again, don“t keep it a secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they“ve known you half their life.（分数：4.00）(1).Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _.（分数：1.00）A.for you to make more and more new fri
13、endsB.to begin your business talksC.to get the conversation going smoothlyD.for you to make a deep and lasting impression on others(2).After having asked somebody a question, it“ll be polite of you to _.（分数：1.00）A.make clear what kind of person he isB.listen to his reply attentivelyC.wait quietly an
14、d patiently for his answerD.go on asking him more questions(3).Generally speaking, good talkers are persons who _.（分数：1.00）A.are good at making any topic interestingB.never talk too much or too littleC.always speak in a gentle wayD.know how and when he should change the topic of the talk(4).If you r
15、eally take delight in meeting someone again, _.（分数：1.00）A.you may take him as your lifelong trustworthy friendB.it seems necessary for you to let him know itC.it“s proper for you to give him a second handshakeD.it“ll be helpful for you to have further understanding of himCMrs. Keller had a big famil
16、y. Her husband had a factory in the town. One of her sons was a lawyer and the other two were drivers. And her two daughters worked in the post office. The old woman stayed at home and could do all housework and wouldn“t employ anybody. One evening, the telephone rang while the old woman was prepari
17、ng supper. She went to answer it. She was told that one of her sons died in a traffic accident. She heard this and fell in a faint(晕倒). When she came back to life, she was in hospital. And she needed to be helped after that. Several months later she was told on the telephone her daughter died while
18、she was being operated on. The old woman was so sad that she had to be in hospital again. From then on she was afraid to answer any telephones and sometimes she was afraid to hear the bell. Of course it brought them some trouble and some important business was held up(耽误). So her husband advised her
19、 to see a psychiatrist(精神病医生). The man examined her carefully and then asked her some questions. “You“ll soon be all right if you follow my advice, Mrs. Keller, “said the psychiatrist. The old woman took the medicine the doctor gave on time and tried to forget her dead son and daughter. And two mont
20、hs later she went to see the psychiatrist again. “You“ve saved me , Doctor , “the old woman said, as soon as she saw him. “Are you afraid to answer the telephones now?“ “No,“ answered Mrs. Keller. “I dare(敢)answer it whether it rings or not!“（分数：4.00）(1).Mrs. Keller could do all housework because _
21、.（分数：1.00）A.she had no money to employ a helperB.she was strong enough to do all at homeC.she didn“t believe anybodyD.only she was free at home(2).The old woman fell in a faint because _ .（分数：1.00）A.she went to answer the telephoneB.she was very ill that eveningC.she walked in the room carelesslyD.s
22、he heard the news about her son“s death(3).After she came out of hospital, Mrs. Keller wasn“t _ as before.（分数：1.00）A.strongB.ableC.cleverD.sad(4)._ made the old woman not answer the telephone.（分数：1.00）A.The doctor“s adviceB.Her husband“s suggestionC.Her poor healthD.The two pieces of bad newsDIt is
23、reported that over 300 million people in China are suffering from nearsightedness(近视).As more children have got eye trouble, their parents hope to cure the disease by medicine, equipment or by correcting the way children read and sit. But in fact the care given to one“s eyes should start with the ex
24、ercise on one“ s feet. Three methods on how to protect eyes are as follows: Firstly, don“t fasten your shoes too tightly. Try wearing loose socks or walking barefooted at home. When traveling, try wearing cloth shoes so as to make blood circulation (循环) easier. Secondly, walking on tiptoes will help
25、 improve one“s eyesight, and prevent nearsightedness. Figures show that few ballet (芭蕾舞) performers are nearsighted. Thirdly, rope skipping also does good to one“s eyesight. When skipping the rope, one has to react quickly, which excites the brain as well as the eyes. It will also help make one grow
26、 taller. Besides foot exercises, it is good to pull one“s ears. Pulling the ears 20 times is found to be an effective way to reduce the pressure on one“s eyes soon.（分数：3.00）(1).To cure nearsightedness, people don“t usually_.（分数：0.75）A.depend on medicineB.use equipmentC.think of foot exercisesD.pay a
27、ttention to correcting the way children read and sit(2).What is the main point the writer is trying to make about the first method?（分数：0.75）A.One should let one“s feet be free.B.One should protect one“s feet to protect one“s eyes.C.One should protect one“s eyes to protect one“s feet.D.One should lea
28、rn to walk barefooted at home.(3).Few ballet performers become nearsighted because_.（分数：0.75）A.the reason remains to be seenB.they have special food for themselves as dancersC.they have special ways to keep slimD.they dance on their tiptoes(4).Why does the writer think rope skipping also does good t
29、o one“s eyes?（分数：0.75）A.Skipping the rope helps make one grow taller.B.One has to act quickly when skipping the rope.C.Skipping the rope can make one“s eyes more active.D.One“s eyes move when one is skipping the rope.EEmail Announcement Weekly University libraries to be closed for day on Friday All
30、university libraries will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 10). The closure will allow librarians to complete various tasks to prepare for the coming fall term. Library users are asked to change their study or research plans around this short closure. Bring your old films to Home Movi
31、e Day Find your old home movies and bring them to Home Movie Day from 1-5 p.m. Saturday ( Aug. 11). The free event at WILL“s Campbell Hall, 300 N. Goodwin, includes a clinic on ca ring for old films and continuous showing of movies brought in by students like you. Sponsors(主办者) are WILL and the U of
32、 C Library. Ireland garden tour set for June 2008 The public is invited to join Illinois Master Gardeners on a trip to visit popular public gardens and castles in Ireland. The tour (June 2-12, 2008) also includes several personal gardens as well as free time to find more. Bookings due Sept. 15. For
33、trip introduction and booking information, please visit http :/www. travels, uiui. edu/mg/.（分数：4.00）(1).To whom is the first email announcement probably sent?（分数：1.00）A.International tourists.B.University people.C.The general public.D.Movie lovers.(2).What do people do on Home Movie Day?（分数：1.00）A.T
34、hey watch old movies at home.B.They give away old movies for free.C.They share home movies with others.D.They show movies at the U of C library.(3).People need to book the Ireland trip_.（分数：1.00）A.by Sept. 15, 2007B.on Sept. 15, 2007C.between June 2-12, 2008D.after June 12, 2008(4).What can people d
35、o at Campbell Hall?（分数：1.00）A.Learn how to take care of old movies.B.Visit a clinic to get advice on health.C.Get information for free event.D.Plan their study and research.七、第二部分 写作(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、第一节 短文改错(总题数：1，分数：20.00)When the sun started to set, Jim headed for home. He had hunted long enough.
36、Just then he saw there is, 30 feet in front of him, a wolf. Jim looked around. There were other wolfs in the 1 woods in his right, who were waiting for their 2 leader move. The boy did not lift his gun. His 3 heart beaten like a dram (鼓). Jim walked on 4 with the leader wolf in front and others behi
37、nd following him. 5 The leader wolf was full of the fright in back of Jim. Suddenly Jim 6 turned back and shot at the front wolf. Then the others 7 stopped short, and Jim started to run. He looked back 8 and saw the beasts stand around the dead body of 9 their leader. Without their leader, they were
38、 10 so brave.（分数：20.00）九、第二节 书面表达(总题数：2，分数：30.00)1.假定你是李华，你打算在“五一”节期间去北看你的英国朋友 Mike，请你根据下面的日程安排，给他写封信，告诉他你的行程。 April 2009 May 2009 1 上午 8：10 到达北京火车站购物 28 Wednesday Saturday 2 游览市区 29 Thursday Sunday 3 老朋友聚会 30 Friday Monday 4 晚 8：30 乘火车离开北京 Tuesday 注意： 1. 词汇 80-100; 2. 开头语已为你写好。 April 15th Dear Mike
39、, I thought I“d write a letter to tell you about my trip over to Beijing. （分数：15.00）_2.假定你是李明。上周末学生会组织部分学生去附近社区进行了一次义务劳动，受到居民的欢迎。请你给校园英文报写一篇报导。活动内容包括： 1打扫卫生； 2浇灌花木； 3帮老人干家务； 4跟小朋友做游戏等。 注意： 1词数 100 词左右，题目已为你写好； 2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3请直接将书面表达写在背面。 （分数：15.00）_公共英语二级-226 答案解析(总分：69.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第一部分 阅读理解
40、(总题数：0，分数：0.00)ASugar is so much a part of our modem life that we only really think about it when, for some reason, we cannot obtain it. It has been known to man for at least 3,000 years, but it has come into common use only in modern times. Until quite recently it was considered as a medicine and a
41、s a luxury for the very rich only. Sugar is, then, very important to our civilization. But what exactly is it? Of course, most of us recognize sugar immediately as the sweet material which we put in coffee or cakes. This common form of sugar is derived from two plants: the sugarcane ( a type of gras
42、s which grows to a height of twenty feet) and the sugar beet ( which grows underground). But there are in fact many types of sugar, and the chemist recognizes hundreds of different varieties, each coming from a different source. About 90% of the sugar is produced as food. Only 10% is used in industr
43、y for purposes other than food production. Yet sugar has great possibilities for use as the basis of chemicals. It can even be used for making plastics. In the future these potential uses will certainly be developed more than in the past. There are many reasons why we should increase the production
44、of sugar. Most importantly, it is one of the most highly concentrated of energy foods. Thus sugarcane and sugar beet produce an average of 7,000,000 calories per acre. In this way they have the advantage over potatoes which give only 4,000,000, while the figure for wheat and beans is 2,000,000 each.
45、 So three acres of land growing wheat, beans and potatoes give only slightly more energy than one acre of sugar.（分数：4.00）(1).The heading of Paragraph 1 may be _.（分数：1.00）A.What Sugar IsB.Sugar Through the Ages C.The Advantages of SugarD.Present and Future Uses of Sugar解析：(2).The third paragraph emph
46、asizes _.（分数：1.00）A.about 90% of sugar is used as foodB.only 10% is used in industryC.sugar is used for making plasticD.future uses of sugar 解析：(3).How many common forms of sugar are exemplified in this passage?（分数：1.00）A.One. B.Two.C.One hundred.D.Several hundreds.解析：(4).The main reason why we shou
47、ld increase the production of sugar is _.（分数：1.00）A.it tastes sweetB.we can save plenty of land C.we can get more foodD.it“s one of the least highly concentrated of energy foods解析：BSome people make you feel comfortable when they are around. These people have something in common. And once we know wha
48、t it is we can try to do it ourselves. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they“ll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly. First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answe
49、r a question. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go. Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. And to find out what sort of person you are talking to, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to chan
