1、公共英语二级-495 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.Have a good evening together.B.Spend the summer vacation together.C.Say goodbye to each other.A.They have been replaced by electric trains.B.They have been used for special railway service.C.They have become more c
2、omfortable.A.Getting an extra job.B.Doing better in her job.C.Changing her job.A.He is not sure.B.About 17 days.C.About 24 days.A.She has taken 2 tablets of aspirin.B.She is having a fever.C.She is recovering from her illness.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)What is the woman?（分数：3.00）A.A musician.B.A traveler.
3、C.A school teacher.A.To travel abroad.B.To run a special school.C.To give some concerts.A.To congratulate her on her performance.B.To discuss her next plan with her.How was Sue able to leave school for holiday?（分数：3.00）A.She worked after school.B.Her aunt gave her money.C.She talked with her teacher
4、.A.She is a teacher.B.She has four children.C.She is rich.A.She stayed at home.B.She went to the mountain by car.C.She went to the mountain by train.Where do you suppose Henry lived?（分数：3.00）A.In the northeast of England.B.In London.C.In the southeast of England.A.Henry had lost his job before going
5、 to the south.B.He didnt want to get a job in the northeast of England.C.It was easier to get a job in the south.A.Because he found the man was very strong.B.Because he was afraid of the gun.C.Because he was afraid of the ticket collector.What does the boy suggest stopping to buy?（分数：3.00）A.Milk.B.H
6、amburgers.C.Magazines.A.The goods are more expensive than those in supermarkets.B.It offers a wide variety of choice.C.It is the best place to get a bargain.A.Because they are hot.B.Because they are ready-made.C.Because they are made by the microwave.What will there be after class?（分数：3.00）A.A sport
7、s meet.B.A class meeting.C.A birthday party.A.Bill.B.Marry.C.Mother.A.She has to visit Bill.B.She has to do homework.C.She has to look after her mother.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.Nobody but the twins _ some interest in the program till now.（分数：1.00）A.showB.showsC.have s
8、hownD.has shown2.Mrs. Brown thought I was talking about her daughter,_ in fact, I was talking about my daughter.（分数：1.00）A.whomB.whichC.thatD.while3.When I got off the subway, a golden watch on the ground_my eye.（分数：1.00）A.noticedB.attractedC.caughtD.met4.What do you think made Betty so upset?_her n
9、ew bicycle.（分数：1.00）A.As she lostB.Because of losingC.LosingD.Lost5.Lisa is_a musician than her brother.（分数：1.00）A.much of aB.more of aC.much asD.more as6.Which do you enjoy _ your weekends? Fishing or watching TV?（分数：1.00）A.spendingB.to spendC.being spendD.spend7.I prefer a street in a small town t
10、o_in such a large city _ in New York.（分数：1.00）A.that, asB.one, likeC.that, likeD.one, as8.Everyone in the hospital hoped that Johnny_after a few days treatment.（分数：1.00）A.took upB.gave upC.made upD.picked up9.Bill wont drive us to the station. He has_to take us all.（分数：1.00）A.a very small carB.too s
11、mall a carC.a too small carD.such a smaller car10.The program was so_that the children kept their eyes _ on the screen.（分数：1.00）A.exciting, fixedB.exciting, fixingC.excited, fixedD.excited, fixing11.Ill make_Mark was once a good singer.（分数：1.00）A.it known as all thatB.it known to all thatC.that know
12、n to all thatD.that known to all12.History is _ a subject which only lets us know something in history.（分数：1.00）A.rather thanB.less thanC.other thanD.more than13.I dont want to read such a poem,_, I have no time.（分数：1.00）A.besidesB.besideC.exceptD.nor14.They have_most carefully the time and money ne
13、eded to complete the project.（分数：1.00）A.picked outB.taken outC.left outD.figured out15.Johnson has_his things at home.（分数：1.00）A.leftB.forgottenC.rememberedD.taken六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Yesterday evening I (总题数：20，分数：20.00)16.（分数：1.00）A.lastB.scientificC.oldestD.modem17.（分数：1.00）A.inventedB.publ
14、ishedC.developedD.made18.（分数：1.00）A.saidB.announcedC.explainedD.studied19.（分数：1.00）A.finishedB.wonC.startedD.defeated20.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.whileC.whoD.after21.（分数：1.00）A.chanceB.discoveryC.researchD.fortune22.（分数：1.00）A.plentyB.enoughC.muchD.all23.（分数：1.00）A.disappearB.moveC.meetD.fall24.（分数：1.00）A.ca
15、reB.mindC.attentionD.surprise25.（分数：1.00）A.leadersB.politicsC.electionD.society26.（分数：1.00）A.foundB.provedC.doubtedD.showed27.（分数：1.00）A.ageB.brainC.livingD.leadership28.（分数：1.00）A.disagreeB.talkC.meetD.advise29.（分数：1.00）A.asB.to beC.likeD.about30.（分数：1.00）A.fieldsB.scienceC.coursesD.ages31.（分数：1.00
16、）A.programB.reportC.prizeD.conference32.（分数：1.00）A.knowB.guessC.believeD.agree33.（分数：1.00）A.succeededB.wantedC.happenedD.managed34.（分数：1.00）A.paintingsB.idiomsC.worksD.poems35.（分数：1.00）A.ledB.devotedC.beganD.gave up八、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)A36.The directors of the museum have realized_.（分数：1.00）A.v
17、isitors prefer to learn from museumsB.people learn best when they look at somethingC.people can learn better if they take a partD.the importance of scientific roles37.Science museums encourage visitors to touch, listen, and operate in order to_.（分数：1.00）A.find out scientific roles for themselvesB.ma
18、ke them feel relaxedC.make them interested in scienceD.all of the above38.Which of the following is Not true according to this passage?（分数：1.00）A.People are discouraged to become a part in what they are seeing.B.People should go to museums to learn something.C.People will understand science better b
19、y trying to discover the scientific roles themselves.D.People are enjoying themselves fully in modem museums.39.Why has growing population of young people caused the changes in museums?（分数：1.00）A.Because they are better educated.B.Because they have less spare time.C.Because they are stronger.D.Becau
20、se there are more young people.B40.“Shadowland“ in the last sentence refers to_.（分数：1.00）A.a world that exists only in ones imaginationB.the bright future that one is looking forward toC.the state of uncertainty before ones final goal is reachedD.the beautiful land one often dreams about41.Why did t
21、he author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career?（分数：1.00）A.He was not able to have rest for a whole year.B.He hadnt a change for the better.C.He was not able to produce a single book.D.He found his dream would never come true.42.The passage is meant to_.（分数：1.00）A.encoura
22、ge young people to consider writing as a careerB.advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC.show young people it is unrealistic for a writer to seek wealth and fameD.ware young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience43.What can be conclude
23、d from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.A writers success depends on luck rather on effort.B.Real writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.C.Famous writers usually live in poor condition.D.The chances for a writer to become successful are small.C44.In the new century the WTO will _.（分数：1.00）A.m
24、ake complete new roles in every area of International tradeB.have more members and settle more problemsC.take the place of the World Bank and the International Monetary FundD.have new roles covering trade in services and intellectual property45.The underlined word“ drawbacks“ means_.（分数：1.00）A.stron
25、g pointsB.weak pointsC.changesD.improvements46.From the passage we know that the GATT stopped working _.（分数：1.00）A.a little more than 50 years after World War B.soon after World War endedC.just in the year 1994D.seven years before Uruguay Round Talk47.Compared with the GATT, the WTO _.（分数：1.00）A.did
26、nt pay enough attention to services and intellectual propertyB.can do better to settle disputes in more areas in international tradeC.has got too many areas of international trade to deal with to work effectivelyD.got its members to sign the agreements more easilyD48.From the passage, we learn that
27、the writer_.（分数：1.00）A.is critical of dangerous activitiesB.likes dangerous activities himselfC.wants to look for adventureD.doesnt say whether dangerous activities are good or bad49.The reason why people take part in dangerous sports is that they _.（分数：1.00）A.like modem life todayB.are interested i
28、n adventureC.want to enjoy more excitementD.have more free time50.What is special about bungee jumping?（分数：1.00）A.It is more difficult and dangerous for people to do.B.It takes much shorter time to get pleasure.C.The people, who take part in it, need special training.D.It is hard to find a proper pl
29、ace for it.51.According to the passage, one rule of bungee jumping is that you_.（分数：1.00）A.must have a rope tied to your anklesB.must jump from tall buildingsC.should jump above the seaD.should keep yourself safeE52.Some people think that robots can_.（分数：1.00）A.help improve working conditionsB.baby-
30、sit machinesC.make jobs more interestingD.cause factories to lose business53.Factory owners use _ all across the country.（分数：1.00）A.no robotsB.hundreds of robotsC.many thousands of robotsD.few robots54.The passage is mainly about_.（分数：1.00）A.robotsB.jobsC.workersD.factories55.What is one result when
31、 more robots are introduced?（分数：1.00）A.More workers would rather do dirty work.B.More jobs can be interesting and exciting.C.More industry experts are needed.D.More workers are out of work.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：0.00)十六、A taxi driver has fo(总题数：10，分数：20.00)56.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_5
32、7.（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.根据情景用英文写一则通知，字数 100 左右。活动：英语讲演会时间：星期四 10 月 26 日 8：0010：00地点：210 演讲室报告人：北京外国语大学许教授主题：美国英语和英国英语的区别参加人员
33、：英语系全体师生注意事项：准时到会。会后进行讨论（分数：15.00）_公共英语二级-495 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.Have a good evening together.B.Spend the summer vacation together.C.Say goodbye to each other. 解析：听力原文M: Thank you for the pleasant evening.W: Im glad you enjoy it. Come again in t
34、he summer vacation.解析 判断题。对话中客人感谢主人安排了一个愉快的夜晚。据此可判断出这是在分别前的客套，下一步该是相互道别。至于主人邀请客人暑假再来只不过是客气而已。A.They have been replaced by electric trains. B.They have been used for special railway service.C.They have become more comfortable.解析：听力原文M: I have been greatly impressed by the changes hi China over the la
35、st 20 years, especially the railway service. W: Yes, steam trains have given way to electric trains and all our trains are much faster and have become more comfortable than before.解析 细节题。对话中提到 steam trains have given way to electric trains.。 to give way to sth意思是“让路于”。由此可知蒸汽机车已被电动机车所取代。A.Getting an
36、extra job.B.Doing better in her job.C.Changing her job. 解析：听力原文M: Whats the matter, Helen? Do you have a problem?W: Yes, I have a chance to get another job and I dont know what to do.M: If its a better job than your present one, take it. Thats my advice.解析 判断题。对话中女士提到她得到一个换工作的机会但是又拿不定主意，表明她一直在思考换工作这
37、个问题。A.He is not sure.B.About 17 days.C.About 24 days. 解析：听力原文W: How long are you going to stay in Shanghai?M: Three and a haft weeks.解析 事实题。当问到要在上海待多久时，男士回答说 three weeks and a half，也就是约 24 天。A.She has taken 2 tablets of aspirin.B.She is having a fever.C.She is recovering from her illness. 解析：听力原文M:
38、Good morning, Becky. Arc you feeling better today?W: Im feeling much better now. I have taken 10 tablets of aspirin and my temperature has gone down.解析 事实题。女士提到她的病好多了，表明她正在康复。三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)What is the woman?（分数：3.00）A.A musician. B.A traveler.C.A school teacher.解析：听力原文6-8M: Id like to congrat
39、ulate you on your wonderful performance.W: Thank you very much, sir.M: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. Ive traveled many miles and Im glad I made the effort. You played the piano so beautifully, and what are your next plans?W: At present, Im giving a lot of c
40、oncerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play, but Im getting very fired of traveling.M: Why do you have to work so hard?W: Im planning to start a school, so Im trying to save as much money as possible.M: What kind of school?W: A music school for disabled children. I think they have the
41、 right to receive education like healthy children. At the moment there are very few schools in my country. Unfortunately, it will cost a lot of money.解析 判断题。谈话中男士说他来听女士演奏并称赞她钢琴弹得非常美，女士也说她经常举行音乐会，说明女士是音乐家。A.To travel abroad.B.To run a special school. C.To give some concerts.解析：解析 细节题。当问到为何攒钱时，女士说计划开办
42、一所学校。因此选 B。A.To congratulate her on her performance.B.To discuss her next plan with her. 解析：解析 细节题。对话中男士说 to come and hear you play，可见他来的目的是听女士弹钢琴。How was Sue able to leave school for holiday?（分数：3.00）A.She worked after school.B.Her aunt gave her money.C.She talked with her teacher. 解析：听力原文9-11M: Ha
43、y, Sue! You have really been away for a long time. How did you do that?W: Hi! Well, before I left, I talked to the teacher about the work I would miss. Besides, my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.M: I thought she was your rich aunt.W: Not very. But she didnt have any children to raise, so s
44、he did have some money, even though she is a teacher.M: How was the holiday?W: Hard to say. I saw a lot of people there on the mountain on Washingtons Birthday.M: The beach here was full on Washingtons Birthday, too. It was really warm here, so a lot of people went swimming.W: Well, we should have s
45、tayed at home that day. There were so many people. We took the train over the mountain, so at least we didnt have to drive. It is a good thing we didthere were so many cars and buses, and no place to park anywhere.M: Just like the beaches here.解析 事实题。Sue 讲到她在离开前跟老师讨论了她将丢下的课程。talk to sbAbout sth意思是“与
46、某人谈论/讨论某事”。A.She is a teacher. B.She has four children.C.She is rich.解析：解析 细节题。当男士说 Sue 的姑姑富有时，Sue 说不是很富有，但是因为她没有孩子，虽说是教师，还是有一些钱的。A.She stayed at home.B.She went to the mountain by car.C.She went to the mountain by train. 解析：解析 细节题。Sue 在对话中说 We took the train over the mountain，因此答案为C。Where do you su
47、ppose Henry lived?（分数：3.00）A.In the northeast of England. B.In London.C.In the southeast of England.解析：听力原文12-14It was very difficult to find a job in the northeast of England, and Henry lost his. He found it impossible to get a new one. He has spent all his money. So he decided to go down to the so
48、uth of the country, where it was said that things were better, and that it was easier to find a job. The best way to go was by train. So he went to the railway station and got onto a train which was going to London. He was the only passenger in his car when another man came in carrying a gun and said to him, “Your money or your life?“I havent got a penny.“ Henry answered. “But why are y
