1、公共英语二级-481 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).When does the man think they will leave?（分数：1.00）A.6:33.B.6:13.C.6:23.(2).What does Jack have?（分数：1.00）A.A car.B.A bike.C.A bar.(3).What will the man probably do next?（分数：1.00）A.Ask the woman for the recipe.B.Get
2、 a receipt for his purchase.C.Call the womans mother.(4).What mark did the woman get in her exam?（分数：1.00）A.90.B.95.C.80.(5).How did the man feel about his work?（分数：1.00）A.It was interesting but it kept him busy.B.He doesnt like it because it is uninteresting.C.He likes the work very much.三、第二节(总题数：
3、5，分数：15.00)(1).Where does this conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.In a store.B.In a factory.C.In a museum.(2).What is the most probable result of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The man got his radio repaired.B.The man got a new receipt.C.The man got a new radio.(1).What does the woman want the man to d
4、o?（分数：1.00）A.Change a decision.B.Make a phone call.C.Suggest a place to meet.(2).What happens in the end?（分数：1.00）A.They dont agree on a decision finally.B.They will go to the McDonalds.C.The man phones the others.(1).What is the woman going to buy?（分数：1.00）A.A sweater.B.A shirt.C.A coat.(2).Which c
5、olor coat does she finally buy?（分数：1.00）A.Red.B.Blue.C.Green.(3).How much does the woman pay?（分数：1.00）A.170 yuan.B.168 yuan.C.186 yuan.(1).Where does this conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.In a library.B.In a bookstore.C.On a sports field.(2).Why is the man not able to find the book he needs?（分数：1.
6、00）A.Its the first time hes come to the library.B.Theres only one reading room in the library.C.He wants to refer to the book for some figures.(3).where is the General Reading Room?（分数：1.00）A.Beside the library building.B.Inside the library building.C.In a white house across the sports field.(4).How
7、 many reading rooms does the library have?（分数：1.00）A.Four.B.Five.C.Six.(1).What is the purpose of the meeting?（分数：1.00）A.To determine who will graduate this year.B.To discuss the seating arrangement.C.To begin planning the graduation ceremony.(2).What should the students write on the paper?（分数：1.00）
8、A.Their names, phone numbers, and job preference.B.The names and addresses of their guests.C.Their dormitory names, addresses, and phone numbers.(3).Who should sign up?（分数：1.00）A.Only students who have time for the work.B.All the students who are at the meeting.C.Only students who have a telephone.(
9、4).When is the next meeting?（分数：1.00）A.In two days.B.Next week.C.In one month.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 film brought me to the times _ I was taken good care of in that small village.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.howC.thatD.where2. _ could I keep these books? One month.（分数：1.00）
10、A.How oftenB.How muchC.How longD.How many3. I cant find John. Look! He _ a blue jacket today.（分数：1.00）A.is having onB.puts onC.is wearingD.dresses4.I prefer black shirts _ blue ones.（分数：1.00）A.forB.toC.thanD.at5.The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him _.（分数：1.00）A.n
11、ot toB.not to doC.not do itD.do not6.You mean you know the man?No, I know _ man exactly like him.（分数：1.00）A.anB.theC./D.a7.To keep _ , we must do more outdoor exercises.（分数：1.00）A.wellB.fineC.fitD.health8.The car was repaired but not quite to my _.（分数：1.00）A.joyB.pleasureC.attractionD.satisfaction9.
12、He went there _ meeting some of his friends.（分数：1.00）A.hopeB.hopedC.in the hope ofD.with the hope of10. I heard that we will have another examination next week. Take it easy. You can pass it _ you prepare hardly.（分数：1.00）A.as ifB.if onlyC.now thatD.as long as11.It is necessary that he _.（分数：1.00）A.g
13、ives up tryingB.give up tryingC.would give up tryingD.is going to give up trying12.When and where the new hospital will be built _ a mystery.（分数：1.00）A.to remainB.remainsC.remainD.is remaining13.Next September, Ted and Marie _ for 20 years.（分数：1.00）A.are marriedB.have been marriedC.will have been ma
14、rriedD.will marry14.Would you like a cup of coffee first, _ shall we get down to business right now?（分数：1.00）A.thenB.whenC.orD.otherwise15.It was the old man _ has reported the fire.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whichC.whoD.since六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The lake lay before me, blue and peaceful, in the evening
15、(36) . On either side the mountains rose sharply surrounding it in a kind of bowl. A few sheep (37) their sides here and there and a cow was (38) with eating on the lower slopes. The place was so far away, so untouched by human work that it seemed the very place to (39) . Even Higgs, I thought, wont
16、 be able to find me here.I sat down by the edge of the lake, and pulled (40) my shoes and socks, put my (41) in the water. It was cold, like ice. After a moment I (42) over and spread some of the (43) on my hot face. I could see myself faintly in the water staring at me like a (44) .I realized sudde
17、nly how (45) I was of running away. Surely, I thought I could live here for a few days, out of (46) of Higgs and his men. While I tried to (47) some plans for the future, I found a tiny cottage on the far side of the (48) with some smoke coming from its roof. I still had a little money. Perhaps they
18、 would give me a (49) and some food.As I watched, a man came out of the house and down to a little (50) at the lakeside. He got into it and began to move (51) towards my side. I could not see his (52) at first. He continued calmly (53) the lake, and when he was about halfway, he rested his oars and
19、the boat drifted into a patch of sunlight. He (54) a hand in a friendly way of greeting. I Was about to raise mine, (55) all at once, I saw his face clearly, it was Higgs!（分数：20.00）A.skyB.lightC.airD.gasA.dottedB.ranC.rushedD.followedA.readyB.freeC.busyD.sureA.workB.visitC.playD.hideA.downB.onC.offD
20、.upA.feetB.handsC.headD.bodyA.cameB.stoppedC.gotD.bentA.earthB.grassC.waterD.iceA.workmateB.comradeC.strangerD.friendA.interestedB.excitedC.happyD.tiredA.workB.touchC.feelD.reachA.doB.produceC.makeD.diveA.lakeB.riverC.mountainsD.hillsA.mealB.waterC.boatD.bedA.bikeB.boatC.bus,D.carA.unhurriedlyB.unwo
21、rriedlyC.unexcitedlyD.unfrightenedlyA.faceB.headC.lookD.expressionA.throughB.crossC.aboveD.acrossA.caughtB.heldC.loseD.raisedA.thatB.thenC.whileD.when七、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)AWhen I come across a good essay in reading newspaper, I often feel like cutting and keep it. But just as I am about to do s
22、o I find the article on the opposite side is as much interesting. It may be a discussion of the way to keep in good health, or advice about how to be oneself in society. If I cut the front essay, the opposite one is bound to suffer damage, leaving out half of it or keeping the text without the subje
23、ct. As a result, the scissors would stay before they start, or halfway done. when I find out the result that inevitably(不可避免地) causes my regret. Sometimes two things are to be done at the same time, both, deserving your attention. You can only take up one of them, the other has to wait or be given u
24、p. But you know the future unpredictable (不可预见的 )-the changed situation may not allow you to do what is left behind. Thus you are caught in a fix and feel sad. How come that nice chances and brilliant ideas should gather.around all at once? It may happen that your life changes dramatically on your p
25、reference of one alternative to the other.In fact that is what life is like: we are often faced with the two opposite sides of a thing which are both desirable like newspaper cutting. It often-occurs that our attention is drawn to one thing only after we take up another. The former may be more impor
26、tant than the latter and give rise to a divided mind. I still remember a philosopher s(哲学家) remarks: “When one door shuts, another opens in life. “ So a passive choice may not be a bad one.Whatever we do in our lifetime, wherever life s storm makes us go, there must be something we can achieve, some
27、 shore we can land on. Don t forget God always keeps an alternative door open for everyone. While the front door is closed, there must be another open door for you.（分数：5.00）(1).The main idea of this passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.where there s a will, theres a wayB.cutting newspapers gives us a lessonC.all
28、 roads lead to RomeD.an equal chance is provided for everyone(2).After reading the passage, we may know the writer is a person of _.（分数：1.00）A.observationB.CuriosityC.encouragementD.consideration(3).The word “fix“ in “you are caught in a fix“ in paragraph 1 refers to _.（分数：1.00）A.difficult situation
29、B.your preference of one choiceC.what is left behindD.two things are to be done at the same time(4).The underlined part in the passage tells us _.（分数：1.00）A.life is like cutting newspapersB.we cant kill two birds with one stoneC.life sometimes changes completelyD.it is often difficult to make a choi
30、ce in our life(5).Which of the statements below is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Cutting newspapers is a hard job.B.When you are caught in a fix, you have met two good things.C.There must be a way that is better than the other.D.You should maintain a positive attitude towards your choice.
31、BThere are three branches of medicine, One is called “doctor medicine“ or “scientific medicine“. Scientific doctors try to observe sicknesses, look for logical patterns, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed
32、 to date from the 4th century BC. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient world this approach probably did not cure many patients.The second kind of medicine is called “natural cures“ or “folk medicine“, in which less educated people try to cure sicknesses with various herbs(草). These fol
33、k healers also use observation and logic, but they are not aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished long before the development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times than doctor medici
34、ne.The third kind is called “health spas“ or “faith healing“. Sometimes this is as simple as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic charm, or say a spell, to cure you. Some religious groups organize special healing shrines (神坛) for the sick.
35、In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink water instead of wine, and exercise in various ways. They also talk to the priests and pray to the gods. If you are feeling depressed or you have been working too hard, going to these places may be just the right thing to make
36、 you feel better.（分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following about doctor medicine is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.It has a longer history than folk medicine.B.It has been practiced for around 1,600 years.C.It bases its treatments on-observation and logic.D.It was very successful in curing sickn
37、esses in ancient times.(2).According to the passage, which of the following is NOT used in health spas?（分数：1.00）A.Magic power.B.Various herbs.C.Religious faith.D.A healthy life style.(3).According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Folk healers choose different herb
38、s to cure diseases without any sound basis.B.People who practice folk medicine need lots of formal education on herbs.C.The success of folk medicine led to the development of doctor medicine.D.Natural cures worked better than scientific medicine in ancient times.(4).The authors primary purpose in th
39、is passage is to _.（分数：1.00）A.describe different types of medicineB.argue for the importance of medicine in health careC.show the crucial role religion plays in medical treatmentD.compare the educational background of three different types of patientsCWASHINGTON - considering the serious warnings la
40、tely about Internet viruses(病毒), users may dont use their machines just to keep them safe. In reality, common sense and a few basic tips can keep Internet surfers secure.Anti-virus software is a must, and it should be updated at least once a week to recognize newly viruses. If this is not done, you
41、will meet great troubles.People with broadband Internet connections should have also a firewall. These protect the computer from attacks by hackers(黑客).Then it is time to think about computer habits. Unlike old viruses, which spread only through shared disks, the Internet brings viruses straight to
42、the e-mail box. ff an e-mail with attachment(附件) comes from an unknown sender, or unexpectedly from a known sender, it should not be opened.On receiving an unexpected attachment from a friend, experts suggest a telephone call to make sure of the mail s source before opening. If you open the mail wit
43、hout any consideration, you will be easily attacked by the hackers.（分数：3.00）(1).Why should anti-virus software be updated at least once a week?（分数：1.00）A.Because the newly published anti-virus software is more expensive.B.Because the previous(先前的) anti-virus software cannot work any longer.C.Because
44、 the inventors of viruses have suggested this idea.D.Because computer viruses are always developing.(2).Which of the following is suggested by computer experts?（分数：1.00）A.Dont rush to open any e-mail attachment.B.Never open any e-mail attachment.C.Its always safe to open an e-mail attachment from a
45、friend.D.Whenever you receive an e-mail, you should make a call to make sure whom it come from.(3).Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Something can be done to keep our computers safe.B.Even an e-mail attachment coming from a friend may not be safe to open.C.We sh
46、ould not use our computers to defend ourselves from viruses.D.Anti-virus software made some years ago is hard to protect todays computers.DWhats your idea of a good time? What about dancing in a rainy field with one hundred and fifty thousand other people while a famous rock band plays on a stage so
47、 far away that the performers look like ants?It may sound strange but that is what many hundreds of thousands of young people in the UK do every summer. Why? Because summer is the time for outdoor music festivals. Held on a farm, the Glastonbury Festival is the most well-known and popular in the UK.
48、 It began in 1970 and was attended by one thousand five hundred people each paying an admission price of 1-the ticket included free milk from the farm.Since then the Glastonbury Festival has gone from strength to strength-in 2004 one hundred and fifty thousand fans attended, paying 112 for tickets t
49、o the three-day event. Tickets for the event sold out within three hours. Acts included veteran (老的、著名的) superstars, such as Paul McCartney and James Brown, as well as new talents, like Franz Ferdinand and Joss Stone.Although many summer festivals are run on a profit-making basis, Glastonbury is a charity event, donating millions of pounds to local and international charities(慈善事业).Glastonbury is not unique in using live music to raise money for global pov
