1、公共英语二级-308 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第一部分 听力理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、第一节(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).How long was Dilys late?（分数：1.00）A.Half an hour.B.Twenty minutes.C.One and a half hours.(2).Why does Jack want to leave right away?（分数：1.00）A.The time is so late.B.Jack wants to take. the children to see a film.C
2、.Jack has a lot of work to do.(3).What do you understand from the mans answer?（分数：1.00）A.He enjoys writing home every week.B.He never writes home once a week.C.He doesnt write home once a week now.(4).When will the womans mother leave for London?（分数：1.00）A.7:15.B.7:00.C.6:50.(5).Who gave Lily flower
3、s?（分数：1.00）A.Molly.B.Henry.C.Her boyfriend.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)(1).Why did the men get to sleep so late?（分数：1.00）A.He is doing some medicine research.B.He talked with his friend.C.He felt pain.(2).What will the woman do for the man?（分数：1.00）A.Call for a doctor.B.Give him some stronger medicine.C.Do
4、ing nothing.(1).Why didnt the girl go to the movies?（分数：1.00）A.She had to review her lessons.B.She had seen the movie before.C.She didnt want to go with the boy.(2).What did the boy think about the gift?（分数：1.00）A.She never studied hard.B.She studied very well.C.She couldnt pass the exam.(1).Where d
5、id Gail spend the nights in the country?（分数：1.00）A.In a farm house.B.In the open.C.At a hotel.(2).How was the weather in the country?（分数：1.00）A.It snowed a lot.B.It rained nearly every day.C.There was a lot of sunshine.(3).What did Gail think of the people in the country?（分数：1.00）A.They were tall.B.
6、They were strange.C.They were friendly.(1).What is the woman going to do this afternoon?（分数：1.00）A.Go shopping.B.Go to the library.C.Go to the cinema.(2).Whats the main reason the man doesnt like watching plays?（分数：1.00）A.Because they are expensive.B.Because theyre not well written.C.Because the the
7、atre is too far away.(3).What kind of music does the man like best?（分数：1.00）A.Light music.B.English songs.C.American songs.(4).Which of the following does the man like most?（分数：1.00）A.Films.B.Music.C.Reading.(1).What should the students bring with them to the exam?（分数：1.00）A.A final copy of the rese
8、arch project.B.Copies of the midterm.C.A few pens.(2).What will be the format of the exam?（分数：1.00）A.There will be only multiple choice questions.B.The exam will be both multiple choice and essay questions.C.There will be only essay questions.(3).Why does the teacher call the exam comprehensive?（分数：
9、1.00）A.It will be easy to understand.B.Students will be tested on all the materials discussed in class.C.It will cover topics from a wide variety of academic fields.(4).when is this talk most likely being given?（分数：1.00）A.During the first week of class.B.During midterm week.C.On the last day of Clas
10、s.四、第二部分 英语知识运用(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、第一节 单项填空(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.The two roads meet _ a market lies. A at the place B where C there D at there（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.Susan is nearly thirty-five. Her parents think its time she _ married. A would get B gets C will get D got（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.Since you are a litt
11、le tired, you had better _ a rest. A to stop to have B stop to have C to stop having D stop having（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.It was in China _ the agreement was signed. A what B which C that D where（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Ten years passed, and I found that he had_. A some white hair B a few white hairs C a few w
12、hite hair D much white hair（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.The boss told his secretary to _ the documents for later use. A turn on B put away C make up D break out（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.- I think its going to be a big problem. - Yes, it could be. I wonder _ we can do about it. A if B how C what D that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.
13、D.8.He told me that I _ be present at the meeting. A should B might C could D would（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Mrs. Smith is _ mother. A Lucy and Lily B Lucys and Lilys C Lucy and Lilys D Lucys and Lily（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.- Have you got any idea for the summer vacation?- I dont mind where we go _ theres sun,
14、 sea and beach. A as if B if only C now that D as long as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.I have no doubt _ most of the students in our class can pass the final examination. A that B as C weather D although（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Nowhere else in the world _ more attractive scenery than in Switzerland. A you can find
15、 B is found C can you find D has been found（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.The father was delighted to hear the child _ that. A to say B to have said C say D said（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.- Who lives in this room? -_. A None B No one C No D Nothing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.I remember Jimmy left _ a rainy night. A on B at C
16、 in D during（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)In January 2002, during the first weeks of a six-month stay at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for leukemia (白血病) treatment, Michael wandered over to his hospital window in search of relaxation. The (36) first-grade Watched a construction
17、 crew (37) on a 10-story addition to the hospital. (38) Michaels third-floor window, Ritchie, an iron-worker from the East Falls section of Philadelphia, (39) and saw “this kid with no hair (40) face was pressed up to the window. I waved, and he smiled and (41) . Ill never forget that,“ says Ritchie
18、, a father of three.As winter (42) spring, Michael watched, fascinated (着迷), as 3 000 tons of steel (43) formed the skeleton of the building. One day he colored a message for the crew and held (44) up to the window: Hi, Local Iron Workers. Im Mike. Ritchie and the (45) crew messaged back: Over the (
19、46) months, as his treatment continued, Ritchie and the crew (47) Michael up and cheered him with (48) signs like Be Strong Mike. (49) the construction reached the third floor, Ritchie jumped across the (50) between the buildings and the two had a (51) chat. The hard hat with the tender heart wells
20、up (涌出眼泪) when he thinks about it. “Michael (52) my life,“ says Ritchie. “I was a real hard-core (顽固不化的) person without a lot of sympathy. But Id (53) seeing this kid every day waving at me and excited about the construction. I look at life (54) thanks to him.” Today Michael is a 10-year-old third-g
21、rader in complete recovery. What does he hope to (55) when he grows up? “A construction worker,“ he says.（分数：20.00）A.strangeB.curiousC.seriousD.anxiousA.playingB.studyingC.livingD.workingA.BelowB.AboveC.UnderD.OverA.watched outB.watched atC.looked upD.looked downA.whomB.whoseC.whichD.thatA.came back
22、B.came onC.waved backD.waved onA.went offB.went outC.turned intoD.turned toA.graduallyB.immediatelyC.successfullyD.usuallyA.thatB.itC.oneD.itselfA.hospitalB.repairC.constructionD.schoolA.firstB.lastC.longD.nextA.cheeredB.lightedC.calledD.wokeA.discouragingB.encouragingC.surprisingD.interestingA.Befo
23、reB.SinceC.WhileD.WhenA.groundB.floorC.spaceD.storyA.face-to-faceB.hand-in-handC.neck-and-neckD.step-by-stepA.gaveB.changedC.savedD.tookA.pay attention toB.get down toC.be used toD.look forward toA.differentlyB.happilyC.sadlyD.excitedlyA.haveB.getC.beD.appreciate七、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)ALife is di
24、fficult.It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.Most do not fully see this truth. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that difficulties represent a special kind of sufferi
25、ng especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nations.What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their natures, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are unc
26、omfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes endless serious of problems, life is always difficulties and is full of pain as well as joy.Yes, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious tests that te
27、ll us success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to resolve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “T
28、hose things that hurt, instruct.“ It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.（分数：5.00）(1).From this passage, it can be inferred that_.（分数：1.00）A.everybody has problemsB.we become stronger by meeting and solving the problems of lifeC.life is difficult
29、 because our problems bring us painD.people like to complain about their problems(2).The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to_.（分数：1.00）A.save spaceB.persuade readersC.make readers laughD.get readers attention(3).The main idea of paragraph three is that_.（分数：1.00）A.
30、most people feel life is easyB.the writer feels life is easyC.the writer likes to complain about his problemsD.most people complain about how hard their lives are(4).According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to _.（分数：1.00）A.encourage them to learnB.teach
31、them to fear the pain of solving the problemC.help them learn to deal with painD.teach them how to respect from the problem(5).The saying from Benjamin Franklin “Those things that hurt, instruct“ suggests that _.（分数：1.00）A.we do not learn from experienceB.we do not learn when we are painC.pain teach
32、es us important lessonsD.pain cannot be avoidedBDecember 13th, 2005Dear Sirs,I am very happy to apply for the position of secretary, which you advertised in China Daily of December 10, 2005.I have been working as a secretary at a college office. Because I am the only secretary in the office, it is n
33、ecessary 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 pr
34、ogram 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 international company like yours, and I believe I can be a great help to your firm.The enclosed resume gives further deta
35、ils 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 Yours,Mary Le
36、e（分数：4.00）(1).The writer wants to change her job because_.（分数：1.00）A.she has difficulty 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 college(2).In order to prepare herself for a more sati
37、sfactory job, the writer_.（分数：1.00）A.has taken part in a special business programB.tries to get the professors high praisesC.has worked much harder on her jobD.bas to prove herself to be efficient(3).A bilingual secretary ( Line 4, paragraph 3 ) differs from other secretaries in that he or she can_.
38、（分数：1.00）A.operate a computerB.do the job efficientlyC.speak two languagesD.write official documents(4).By sending this letter, the writer expected to（分数：1.00）A.draw the attention of the companyB.get an opportunity for an interviewC.apply for a suitable position in China DailyD.obtain more informati
39、on about the companyCForty-thousand of the worlds young children die every day. This is 15 million a year. Many of these deaths can be prevented. In fact, experts say, techniques now exist to save the lives of half of these children. The techniques are medically effective, simple to use and low cost
40、. The biggest task has been to inform parents about these life-saving techniques.Diarrhea (腹泻) is the main cause of death among children in developing countries. Diarrhea results when the body tries to clear itself of harmful bacteria (细菌). The body does this by getting out liquids, sometimes uncont
41、rollably. If too much water, sugar and salt are lost in this way, the body cannot work normally. The child may die.The United Nations International Childrens Fund, UNICEF, introduces a technique. It uses a simple mixture of sugar and salt in water. The mixture does not stop diarrhea. But if used oft
42、en as needed, it keeps fluid (体液) levels normal until the body bas fought off the harmful bacteria. In Egypt, for example, the treatment was used in a childrens health care program in the province Alexandria. It reduced by one-half the number of deaths caused by diarrhea. The technique has now been
43、used throughout the country.（分数：3.00）(1).According to the passage, a large number of children can be saved only when_.（分数：1.00）A.the life-saving ways are medically effectiveB.their parents are rich enough for the life-saving techniquesC.the life-saving techniques are easy to useD.their parents learn
44、 the life-saving techniques(2).Which of the following situations will cause the death of a child?（分数：1.00）A.The child clears its body of bacteria.B.The body loses liquids without any control.C.The child has diarrhea in a developing country.D.The body controls its fluid levels.(3).When the mixture is
45、 used, it is important to_.（分数：1.00）A.keep sugar and salt in waterB.drink it as often as necessaryC.take it as much as possibleD.use it to kill the bacteriaDMillions of hamburgers are eaten by pepole in every comer of the world every day. Together. with hot dogs and Coca-Cola, hamburgers have been t
46、he most important American contribution (贡献) to international eating habits.The name “hamburger“ has nothing to do with ham (火腿). It is believed that the hamburger was first brought to the United States by Germans from the city of Hamburg some time in the 1850s. From then on the hamburger became a k
47、ind of popular American fast food.Now young people in Asia, Europe and South America have learned to eat while on the move; a hamburger in one hand and a soft drink in the other. There have been cries to anger from Italy and Spain about the shortening of the usual lunch break. Instead, young people
48、have discovered a lunch for which they dont have to stop at all.However, there are clouds over the hamburgers world. People who concern about health dislike the high animal fat in the hamburger. They think the time saved seems a high price to pay for poor health. The packages in which hamburgers are usually served are causing serious pollution problems in many large cities. Big hamburger companies are destroying large areas of South American rainforest to produce the cheap meat they need. So, will the hamburger celebrate its next century?（分数：4.00）(1).In
