1、公共英语二级-490 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)A.In San Francisco.B.In a plane.C.At a railway station.A.Four times.B.Seven times.C.Eight times.A.The third floor sells womens dresses.B.The third floor sells mens clothes.C.The third floor may have smaller sizes.A.S
2、he wants to invite him to lunch.B.She wants to talk to him about her paper.C.She wants to talk to him about his work.A.A middle-aged man, with short brown hair.B.A middle-aged man, with long black hair.C.A middle-aged man, with long brown hair.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)Why doesnt the man book the seats d
3、ownstairs?（分数：3.00）A.Because the seats are too expensive.B.Because the seats are too close to the stage.C.Because the seats are uncomfortable.A.Next Saturday.B.On October 21st.C.On October 25th.A.$10.B.$3.75.C.$2.50.What will your blood pressure happen when you have arm exercise?（分数：2.00）A.Slow down
4、.B.Rise.C.Keep normal.A.Cycling.B.Swimming.C.Walking.What did the thief steal?（分数：3.00）A.A bag of rice.B.A bag of corn.C.A stick.A.To play a joke.B.To beat the thief.C.To find out the thief.A.The thiefs stick grew an inch longer.B.The thief got a shorter stick.C.The thief cut an inch off the stick.W
5、ho is probably the woman?（分数：3.00）A.Kens wife.B.Kens neighbor.C.The head of file math department.A.He cant find his office key.B.He is unable to talk.C.He doesnt like his class.A.Mark the latest home.B.Put a notice on the classroom door.C.Return some exam papers to his students.How often do most pla
6、ces have earthquakes?（分数：4.00）A.Frequently.B.Seldom.C.Regularly.A.The one in Alabama.B.The one in Alaska.C.The one in San Francisco.A.Because they cant be predicted.B.Because they happen very often.C.Because they kill more people than other disasters do.A.A flood and storm.B.A cyclone and storm.C.A
7、typhoon.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.He said that books on _ popular science are in _ short supply.（分数：1.00）A.the; aB./;/C./;theD.the; the2.Its too late to go out, _ its going to rain.（分数：1.00）A.otherwiseB.besidesC.howeverD.therefore3.-When can I come for the photos? I ne
8、ed them this afternoon.-They should be ready by 12 oclock. You can _ us sir.（分数：1.00）A.wait onB.watch onC.depend onD.call on4.-Some young people today seem to believe in _ more than fashion and pop music.-I agree. But they should seek after elegant taste.（分数：1.00）A.notB.nothingC.nobodyD.none5.The TV
9、 sets made by our factory sell best, but 10 year ago no one could have guessed the place in the market that they _.（分数：1.00）A.were havingB.were to haveC.had hadD.had6.I _ to catch the 2:00 plane ,but no such luck.（分数：1.00）A.have hopedB.hopeC.hopedD.had hoped7.-How can I mend it?-Well, look at _,plea
10、se.（分数：1.00）A.explanationsB.expressionsC.instructionsD.introductions8.It was in the village _ now is a small town _ the earthquake occurred（分数：1.00）A.where, whichB.which, whereC.which, thatD.that, where9.I have kept that picture _ I can see it every day as it always reminds me of my university days
11、in London.（分数：1.00）A.in whichB.whichC.whereD.when10.As it turned out to be a problem of no importance, we _ so much time looking into it.（分数：1.00）A.neednt spendB.didnt have to spendC.oughtnt to spendD.neednt have spent11._ other nurses ,Alice is careful and patient.（分数：1.00）A.Looking likeB.Compared
12、withC.In common withD.As to12._ salary up by 25% ,the doctors and nurses in this hospital are very happy.（分数：1.00）A.AsB.ForC.WithD.Through13.So seriously _ in the accident that he was sent to hospital at once.（分数：1.00）A.he was woundedB.he did injureC.was he hurtD.did he hurt14.Radio Star, _ by the E
13、nglish Department, is very popular with the students.（分数：1.00）A.builtB.foundedC.keptD.found15.Given these conditions, there will not be _ room left in ones brain for _ rational(理智的) thought.（分数：1.00）A.a; theB./;aC.the;/D./;/六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、I remember vividly t(总题数：20，分数：20.00)16.（分数：1.00）
14、A.mathsB.chemistryC.EnglishD.physics17.（分数：1.00）A.spiritB.voiceC.appearanceD.attitude18.（分数：1.00）A.doesB.doesntC.mustD.neednt19.（分数：1.00）A.besidesB.exceptC.insteadD.instead of20.（分数：1.00）A.speakingB.spokeC.tellingD.told21.（分数：1.00）A.forB.ofC.atD.on22.（分数：1.00）A.beginB.enjoyC.practiceD.suggest23.（分数：
15、1.00）A.asB.ifC.as ifD.after24.（分数：1.00）A.ButB.ThenC.MaybeD.Surely25.（分数：1.00）A.monthB.seasonC.yearD.term26.（分数：1.00）A.onB.ofC.withD.at27.（分数：1.00）A.againB.justC.too muchD.much too28.（分数：1.00）A.somethingB.anythingC.nothingD.all29.（分数：1.00）A.ReallyB.EspeciallyC.PossiblyD.Truly30.（分数：1.00）A.joyB.sorrow
16、C.angerD.excitement31.（分数：1.00）A.praiseB.trustC.adviceD.promise32.（分数：1.00）A.beforeB.afterC.long afterD.before long33.（分数：1.00）A.whyB.howC.whenD.where34.（分数：1.00）A.lifeB.a lifeC.much lifeD.many lives35.（分数：1.00）A.addressB.telephoneC.nameD.word八、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)A36.What is the purpose of the
17、text?（分数：1.00）A.To tell the reader about the American government.B.To discus the Americans ideas about the President.C.To make a comparison between Dave and other films.D.To introduce a new film to the reader.37.Which of the following is best supported by the text?（分数：1.00）A.The author makes fun of
18、the President.B.The author thinks highly of the film.C.The author is a fan of Hollywood comedies.D.The author wishes to become the American President.38.Who plays the role of the President in the film?（分数：1.00）A.Sigourney Weaver.B.Kevin Kline.C.Bill Mitchell.D.Ivan Reitman.B39.This leaflet(宣传单)is tr
19、ying to（分数：1.00）A.introduce one of the security acts.B.persuade people to contact TSA.C.inform people of baggage inspection.D.warn against the damage of locking the baggage.40.The leaflet is most probably provided by TSA to those who _.（分数：1.00）A.refused to check in their baggage.B.had their baggage
20、 selected for inspection.C.kept some damaged items in their baggage.D.left their baggage unlocked.41.What is the meaning of “liable“ as it is used in the text?（分数：1.00）A.Responsible by law.B.Permitted by law.C.Suitable by law.D.Prepared by law.42.Which of the following items is probably allowed in t
21、he checked baggage?（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.C43.What is the first paragraph mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Recent predictions of computer related jobs.B.The wide of computers in schools.C.The urgency of computers education.D.Public interest in computers.44.According to the author, the effective way to spread the u
22、se of computers is to teach _.（分数：1.00）A.how to use computersB.what computers useC.where computers can be usedD.how computers work45.The underlined part “print illiterate“ in the text refers to _.（分数：1.00）A.one who has never learnt printingB.one who has never learnt to readC.one who is not computer
23、literateD.one who is not able to use a typewriter46.From the text, we can infer that _.（分数：1.00）A.computer will be easier to operateB.automobile will be move comfortableC.illiteracy rate will be downD.computer will be set in automobilesD47.Why is the tsetse fly a problem in Africa?（分数：1.00）A.People
24、do not like the sound it makes.B.It eats food that people need.C.It has killed many cattle herds.D.It can destroy the crop there.48.On the whole, the passage is mainly about _.（分数：1.00）A.the second largest continent in the worldB.a dangerous and unpleasant insectC.farmland in the heart of AfricaD.a
25、kind of illness that can destroy cattle49.Which statement does this passage lead you to believe?（分数：1.00）A.It wont be easy to get rid of the tsetse flies in Africa.B.Sleeping sickness is unknown to Africans.C.People did not know sleeping sickness could cause deaths.D.The people there did not know th
26、e tsetse carried a kind of disease to man.50.Which of the following is true?（分数：1.00）A.People have done. nothing to get rid of the tsetse flies.B.People are trying to find out ways to get rid of the tsetse flies.C.No ways can be found to get rid of the tsetse flies.D.It wont be long before people ge
27、t rid of all the tsetse flies in Africa.E51.How many tablets should a nine-year-old child normally take in 24 hours?（分数：1.00）A.Half a tablet.B.One tablet.C.Three tablets.D.Four tablets.52.What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine?（分数：1.00）A.Stop taking the medicine a
28、t bedtime.B.Continue to take the normal amount.C.Take more than the normal amount.D.Take less than the normal amount.53.How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?（分数：1.00）A.Three.B.Four.C.Six.D.Eight.54.This text is most probably taken from a _.（分数：1.00）A.textbookB.newsreelC.doc
29、tors notebookD.bottle of medicine55.It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine _.（分数：1.00）A.helps you to fall asleep quicklyB.may be dangerous to small childrenC.cannot be taken if one feels sleepyD.should not be taken by children under six十四、第四部分 写作(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、第一节 短文改错(总题数：0，分数
30、：0.00)十六、It is a small island(总题数：10，分数：20.00)56.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_57.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_58.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_59.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_60.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_61.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_62.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_63.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_64.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_65.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_十七、第二节 书面表达(总题数：1，分数：15.00)66.请你根据以下图表和提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报导，并阐述手机
31、给人们生活所带来的利与弊。1方便。2随时，随地联系。3许多功能满足不同要求，如发短信，上网等。4接到打错的电话并为之付费。5电磁辐射(radiation)有害健康。注意：1词数 100 左右；2开头已为你写好。As can be seen from the chart, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China_（分数：15.00）_公共英语二级-490 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：
32、1，分数：5.00)A.In San Francisco.B.In a plane. C.At a railway station.解析：听力原文W: Enjoying the flight?M: Yes, thank you. Very comfortable. What time do we get to San Francisco?W: At 3:30 this afternoon.A.Four times.B.Seven times.C.Eight times. 解析：听力原文W: I was late for school four times this month.M: I was
33、 twice that often and Tom was seven times.A.The third floor sells womens dresses.B.The third floor sells mens clothes. C.The third floor may have smaller sizes.解析：听力原文M: It seems that I cant find a suit that fits me.W: Why not try the third floor?A.She wants to invite him to lunch.B.She wants to tal
34、k to him about her paper. C.She wants to talk to him about his work.解析：听力原文W: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I hope Im not disturbing your work.M: Not at all, Mary. Come in and take a seat. Im always in my office before lunch.W:I want to tell you that I have already started writing my paper and Id like to
35、 discuss my topic with you.M: Of course. What would you like to work on?A.A middle-aged man, with short brown hair.B.A middle-aged man, with long black hair. C.A middle-aged man, with long brown hair.解析：听力原文M: If you happen to see the thief who stole my money, please call the police station.W: What
36、does the thief look like?M: He is a middle-aged man, with long black hair and wearing a T-shirt.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)Why doesnt the man book the seats downstairs?（分数：3.00）A.Because the seats are too expensive. B.Because the seats are too close to the stage.C.Because the seats are uncomfortable.解析：听力
37、原文6-8M: Id like to book a few seats for “Hamlet“, please.W: Yes, sir.M: Have you got any seats downstairs?W: Yes, we have.M: How much are they?W: $3.75 each.M: Are there any seats for $2.50?W: Yes, there are-upstairs. How many?M: Four, please.W: For which night?M: What about Saturday, October 21st?W
38、: I can give you four seats in Row 8.M: How long will the performance last?W: Two and a half hours.M: Thank you. How much will that be in all?A.Next Saturday.B.On October 21st. C.On October 25th.解析：A.$10.B.$3.75.C.$2.50. 解析：What will your blood pressure happen when you have arm exercise?（分数：2.00）A.S
39、low down.B.Rise. C.Keep normal.解析：听力原文9-10M: Now some doctors are strongly encouraging arm exercises.W: Arm exercises? Is that because arms are too fat or soft?M: Actually thats not the main reason. They say that arm exercises can make you physically healthy.W: But I was told that arm exercises coul
40、d raise your blood pressure.M: Yes, but the article I read suggests some ways to make up for that.W: Really! How?M: By adding leg exercises, so that the arms dont do all the work.W: And in return Im sure that theres a good chance of losing weight.M: Sounds right to me.W: So what exercises do the exp
41、erts suggest?M: They mentioned quite a few exercises, but one of the popular is cycling.W: Good. I must try that.A.Cycling. B.Swimming.C.Walking.解析：What did the thief steal?（分数：3.00）A.A bag of rice.B.A bag of corn. C.A stick.解析：听力原文11-13Once a thief stole a bag of Corn from a farmers house. The farm
42、er went to the judge and told him about this. The judge ordered all the people of the farm to come before him. He took many sticks of equal length and gave one stick to each man.He then said, “Come before me again tomorrow. I shall then know which of you is the thief because the thiefs stick will be
43、 one inch longer than any of the others.“The thief was afraid of the judges words, and so cut an inch off his stick.The next day, people saw the thiefs stick was one inch shorter than any of the others. In this way the thief was found out, and was at once taken to prison.A.To play a joke.B.To beat t
44、he thief.C.To find out the thief. 解析：A.The thiefs stick grew an inch longer.B.The thief got a shorter stick.C.The thief cut an inch off the stick. 解析：Who is probably the woman?（分数：3.00）A.Kens wife.B.Kens neighbor. C.The head of file math department.解析：听力原文14-16M: Math department, Doctor Webster spea
45、king.W: Hello, Professor Webster, this is Janet Wang calling. Im living two doors down from your teaching assistant, Ken Williams. Ken asked me to call you because he has lost his voice and cant talk to you himself.M: Lost his voice? Oh, what a shame! Is there anything I can do for you?W: Well, Ken
46、has a class this afternoon from two-thirty to four and he wont be able to teach it, but he doesnt want to cancel it either.M: Want me to try to find somebody else to teach the class?W: No, not exactly. What he wants to do is to get someone to go in for him, just to pass back the mid- term exams. Hes
47、 already marked them and they are on the desk in his office. The whole thing wouldnt take more than ten minutes.M: His classes are two-thirty, eh? Well, Im afraid at that time Ill be on campus anyway; so I can do it for him.W: Thank you very much, Professor Webster.A.He cant find his office key.B.He
48、 is unable to talk. C.He doesnt like his class.解析：A.Mark the latest home.B.Put a notice on the classroom door.C.Return some exam papers to his students. 解析：How often do most places have earthquakes?（分数：4.00）A.Frequently.B.Seldom.C.Regularly. 解析：听力原文17-20Earthquakes are something that most people fear. There are some places which have few or no earthquakes. Most
