1、公共英语二级-508 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.3 cents.B.13 cents.C.30 cents.A.Run to the railway station.B.Wait for another bus.C.Hurry to catch the next bus.A.She seems pleased with the driving conditions.B.Shes happy to live so close to her work.C.Shes sorry
2、 there is so much traffic.A.7:45.B.8:00.C.8:15.A.He saw a play.B.He acted in a play.C.He went to the tea house.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)Where are the speakers?（分数：2.00）A.In a bookstore.B.In a restaurant.C.In a lawyers office.A.The man is a bit impatient.B.The woman is quick in decision.C.The woman is st
3、upid and impolite.What are there in the briefcase?（分数：2.00）A.Some jewelry.B.Important papers.C.Money.A.To look for his wallet.B.To look for his important letter.C.To look for his briefcase.What kind of room is left on the 7th floor?（分数：3.00）A.An inside room with a bath.B.An outside room with a bath.
4、C.An outside room without a bath.A.One night.B.Two nights.C.One week.A.Room 507.B.Room 509.C.Room 709.Who watched the football game last night?（分数：4.00）A.Charles.B.Linda.C.Both Charles and Linda.A.It was unfinished.B.It was an exciting game.C.Neither of the teams won the game.A.An old film.B.A footb
5、all game.C.A play.A.She enjoyed the old film very much.B.She started to read a book.C.She did nothing but go to sleep.What is the speaker?（分数：4.00）A.A guide.B.A visitor.C.A teacher.A.Discuss the visiting course.B.Sell the tickets of the zoo.C.Introduce the park.A.On the right of the walkway.B.On the
6、 left of the walkway.C.At the end of the walkway.A.At Flamingo Pond.B.Beside Asian Animals.C.After North American Animals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 educational system rather than the teachers _ to answer for the overburden on the students.I agree. I hope the reform
7、being carried out in our country at present will bring about the_results.（分数：1.00）A.are, desiredB.is, desiredC.are, desiringD.is, desiring2.The lady over there is _.（分数：1.00）A.Jane and Mary motherB.Jane and Marys motherC.Janes and Marys motherD.Janes and Mary mother3.He said he would drop _ at my ho
8、use on his way home.（分数：1.00）A.onB.toC.inD.of4._send your motorcycle to be repaired? Youd better not drive it any more.（分数：1.00）A.WhyB.Why notC.Why dontD.Why didnt5.His salary as a driver is much higher _.（分数：1.00）A.than a teacherB.than that of a teacherC.that of a teacherD.than those of a teacher6.
9、The famous basketball star,_tried to make a comeback, attracted a lot of attention.（分数：1.00）A.whereB.whenC.whichD.who7.By this time tomorrow we _ the machine.（分数：1.00）A.have repairedB.will repairC.shall have repairedD.would repair8.I am sorry _ you so much trouble. And thank you for your help.（分数：1.
10、00）A.to giveB.givingC.to have givenD.gave9.I asked him if he had_oil.（分数：1.00）A.anyB.someC.anD.much10._ caused the accident is still a complete mystery.（分数：1.00）A.HowB.ThatC.WhereD.What11.It was_fun to play on the beach that it attracted countless children.（分数：1.00）A.such greatB.so greatC.such a gre
11、atD.so great a12.I have to get to the railway station by five oclock, but look, its almost five._. This clock is twenty minutes fast.（分数：1.00）A.No problemB.Thats too badC.Take it easyD.Sure, you can13.Now that you have a job, you must exert (尽力) yourself in _ you do at work.（分数：1.00）A.howeverB.no ma
12、tter whatC.no matter howD.whatever14.The street is beautiful, for there are trees on_.（分数：1.00）A.either sideB.neither sideC.both sideD.all sides15.Its no use_with him. He wont change his decision.（分数：1.00）A.arguingB.to argueC.to be arguingD.if you argue六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Health experts have
13、(总题数：20，分数：20.00)16.（分数：1.00）A.otherB.anotherC.likeD.few17.（分数：1.00）A.withB.fromC.inD.by18.（分数：1.00）A.whereB.whatC.whyD.how19.（分数：1.00）A.getB.takeC.leadD.bring20.（分数：1.00）A.itB.thisC.thatD.them21.（分数：1.00）A.theyB.whatC.themselvesD.who22.（分数：1.00）A.alsoB.eitherC.stillD.further23.（分数：1.00）A.orderB.att
14、emptC.intentionD.experiment24.（分数：1.00）A.sellB.offerC.lendD.reward25.（分数：1.00）A.weekB.dayC.hourD.hours26.（分数：1.00）A.allB.firstC.lastD.least27.（分数：1.00）A.saysB.SpeaksC.talksD.tells28.（分数：1.00）A.makeB.takeC.giveD.propose29.（分数：1.00）A.formsB.organizesC.makesD.picks30.（分数：1.00）A.oftenB.justC.nearlyD.har
15、dly31.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.forC.ofD.against32.（分数：1.00）A.fromB.inC.upD.at33.（分数：1.00）A.inB.outC.upD.away34.（分数：1.00）A.someoneB.anyoneC.peopleD.them35.（分数：1.00）A.acceptB.sendC.leaveD.hear八、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)A36.According to the passage, most of the students use mobile phones to _ during the holida
16、ys.（分数：1.00）A.greet each otherB.joke with each otherC.entertain each otherD.chat with each other37.The underlined word “kitties“ in the second paragraph probably refers to _.（分数：1.00）A.classmates of Liu JiaoB.brand namesC.Lin Jiaos friendsD.cartoon characters38.Which is the main topic of the text?（分
17、数：1.00）A.Chinese students like chatting on the phone.B.Text messages through mobile phones are popular with Chinese students.C.Mobile phones are popular with Chinese students.D.China Mobiles promotion has worked.39.The example of Liu Jiao shows that _.（分数：1.00）A.more and more students own mobile pho
18、nes in ChinaB.it s very convenient for students to communicate with each other by mobileC.sending messages by mobile is becoming a hot new craze among studentsD.students prefer mobile phones to the InternetB40.The underlined word “amplify“ in the paragraph probably means_.（分数：1.00）A.underestimate th
19、e strengthB.ignore the strengthC.rectify the strengthD.increase the strength41.According to the author, the computer is an extension of our intellects. What, then, is used as an extension of our physical power?（分数：1.00）A.Science.B.EnginesC.Industrialists.D.Technology.42.Which word best describes the
20、 attitude of the author?（分数：1.00）A.Inquisitive.B.Technological.C.Pessimistic.D.Constructive.43.Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the paragraph?（分数：1.00）A.Science has made wonderful progress in recent years.B.Machines can do the work of many unskilled laborers.C.Man m
21、ust use scientific progress for a better world.D.It is foolish to ignore the help science can give to man.C44.Balzac drew a conclusion_.（分数：1.00）A.after he made a careful studyB.carelesslyC.correctlyD.with disgrace45.The woman came with a sample of a boys handwriting _.（分数：1.00）A.to ask for Balzacs
22、adviceB.to ask what the boys character wasC.to ask Balzac to tell her the truthD.to test Balzacs ability as a student of handwriting46.At the end we know that Balzac_.（分数：1.00）A.was careless and lazyB.was watched carefully in his childhoodC.brought disgrace upon his familyD.couldnt write well enough
23、 when he was young47.Balzac was famous_.（分数：1.00）A.because of his own opinionB.for his excellent literature (文学) worksC.because of his handwritingD.for his characterD48.Which of the following is true?（分数：1.00）A.Memory is very important in learning a foreign language.B.A person learns his own languag
24、e by remembering what he hears when he was born.C.An adult can pick up a language more easily than a child.D.Our memory is just like a camera.49.Everybody learns his own language by _.（分数：1.00）A.taking photographs with a camera and remaining them in the mindB.being taught when he is a small childC.r
25、emembering what he hears when he is a small childD.going to other countries50._have good memories.（分数：1.00）A.Some great peopleB.Only great peopleC.The children who live in foreign countries with their parentsD.The pupils who study a second language in schools51.It is said in the passage that Charles
26、 Dickens could remember things by _.（分数：1.00）A.looking at them over and overB.saying them over and overC.looking at them onceD.saying them loudly onceE52.According to the writer, people often assume different statuses_.（分数：1.00）A.in order to identify themselves with othersB.in order to better identi
27、fy othersC.as their mental processes changeD.as the situation changes53.In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the underlined word “it“ refers to_.（分数：1.00）A.fitting our actions to those of other people appropriatelyB.identification of other peoples statusesC.selecting ones own statusesD.cons
28、tant mental process54.In the first paragraph, the writer tells us that statuses can help us_.（分数：1.00）A.determine whether a person is fit for a certain jobB.behave appropriately in relation to other peopleC.protect ourselves in unfamiliar situationsD.make friends with other people55.By saying that “
29、an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of Hindu prince“ in the third paragraph, the writer means_.（分数：1.00）A.different people have different style of clothesB.ready-made clothes may need alterationsC.statuses come ready made just like clothesD.our choice of status
30、es is limited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、Once there lived a s(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
31、 书面表达(总题数：1，分数：15.00)66.几位外籍教师在你校高三毕业生中召开座谈会。请你写一份 80100 词左右的英文发言稿，开头已给出，谈谈中国学生通常是怎样解决大学费用的。主要途径：1父母资助；2自己打工挣钱；3申请贷款读书，毕业后归还。个人打算：1父母承担学费；2自己业余打工，贴补衣食并获取工作经验。参考词汇：学费 tuition 申请贷款 apply for loansNowadays college students dont receive money from the government，so_.（分数：15.00）_公共英语二级-508 答案解析(总分：110.00，
32、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.3 cents.B.13 cents.C.30 cents. 解析：听力原文M: These oranges are nice. How much are they?W: They are thirty cents a pound.解析 事实细节题。男士问桔子多少钱一磅，女士回答 They are thirty cents a pound。因此答案选C。A.Run to the railway station.B.Wait for another bus.C.Hurry to
33、catch the next bus. 解析：听力原文M: Excuse me. Could you tell me when the next bus leaves for the railway station?W: It leaves in three minutes, If you run, you might catch it.M: Thank you. Ill try.解析 推理判断题。男士问 Could you tell me when the next bus leaves for the railway station?“能否告诉我下一趟去火车站的公共汽车什么时候离开?”，女
34、士回答 It leaves in three minutesIf you run，you might catch it 男士最后说 Ill try由此推断出答案是C(他要赶快去赶下一趟公共汽车)。A.She seems pleased with the driving conditions. B.Shes happy to live so close to her work.C.Shes sorry there is so much traffic.解析：听力原文M: Do you live very far from your work?W: Its about 20 miles, but
35、it doesnt seem that far. The road is good and theres not much traffic.解析 推理判断题。这位女士说虽然她的住地离工作的地方有 20 英里，但似乎并不那么远，原因是路况很好，交通也不拥堵，由此推断，她对驱车上班很满意。所以正确答案为A。A.7:45.B.8:00. C.8:15.解析：听力原文M: Well, I wonder why the office is still not open.W: But its not yet eight. In fact, its only a quarter to eight.解析 推理
36、判断题。这位男士问 I wonder why the office is still not open“不知办公室为什么还不开”。女士回答 But its not yet eight“还不到八点”，由此可推断办公室应该是八点开门。所以正确答案为B。A.He saw a play. B.He acted in a play.C.He went to the tea house.解析：听力原文W: Did you go to the theatre last Saturday?M: Yes, I saw “The Tea House“. The acting was excellent.解析 事实
37、细节题。女士问 Did you go to the theatre last Saturday?“你上周六去看戏了吗?”，男士回答 Yes，I sawThe Tea House“是，我看了茶馆”。所以正确答案为A。注意避免选项C的干扰。三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)Where are the speakers?（分数：2.00）A.In a bookstore.B.In a restaurant. C.In a lawyers office.解析：听力原文6-7W: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?M: Just a moment, Im c
38、oming. Now, what would you like?W: Id like to see the menu. Would you get me one please?M: Yes, certainly. Here you are.W: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the English menu?M: Its written in English too, in smaller print. There.W: Thanks. Ill need a few minutes to decid
39、e. Could you come back in a minute?M: All fight, but would you be so kind as to make up your mind soon? Were Very busy right now as you can see, madam.解析 推理判断题。由女士的第一句话 Waiter，bring me the menu，will you?她叫服务员给她拿菜单，便可推断他们是在饭馆。A.The man is a bit impatient. B.The woman is quick in decision.C.The woman
40、is stupid and impolite.解析：解析 推理判断题。从男士的最后一句话 but would you be so kind as to make up your mind soon? Were very busy right now as you can see，madam“您能不能快点下决心啊，您看到了，我们现在非常忙”，可以听得出他不耐烦了。What are there in the briefcase?（分数：2.00）A.Some jewelry.B.Important papers. C.Money.解析：听力原文8-9M: Are you tired of driv
41、ing?W: No, Im fine.M: Where is my briefcase?W: Isnt it on the back seat?M: No, I dont see it. All my important papers are in it.W: You may have left it at the hotel. Should we turn around and go back?M: Well, I guess we ought to go back, If you dont mind.W: Ill turn off at the next road.解析 事实细节题。男士说
42、 All my important papers are in it 因此答案选 B。A.To look for his wallet.B.To look for his important letter.C.To look for his briefcase. 解析：解析 事实细节题。他们找不到手提箱，车上也没有，女士提议 You may leave it at the hotelShould we turn around and go back?男士说 Well， I guess we ought to go back，if you dont mind所以他们回宾馆是去找手提箱。所以正确答
43、案为C。What kind of room is left on the 7th floor?（分数：3.00）A.An inside room with a bath.B.An outside room with a bath.C.An outside room without a bath. 解析：听力原文10-12M: Id like a single room for tonight.W: Yes, sir. Have you booked a room?M: Im scary I havent.W: Let me see. With or without a bath?M: Id p
44、refer a room with a bath.W: We have a room at front with a bath on the 5th floor. If you prefer a room at back, its on the 7th floor, but without a bath.M: How much are they?W: The room with a bath is seventy dollars and the one without is fifty dollars. The cost is lower by the week.M: Thanks, but
45、Im planning to stay only overnight. Ill take the room with a bath. What time do I have to check out?W: 11 oclock, sir. Will you please write down your name here? The bell-boy will take your bags and show you your room, which is 509. Here is the key.解析 事实细节题。由 If you prefer an outside room，its on the
46、7 thfloor， but without a bath可知如果你要外景的房间，七层还有，但不带浴室。所以正确答案为C。A.One night. B.Two nights.C.One week.解析：解析 词义理解题。从男士的话 Im planning to stay only overnigh 中可直接得知。overnight：过一夜。A.Room 507.B.Room 509. C.Room 709.解析：解析 事实细节题。女士说 The ball-boy will take your bags and show you your room，which is 509可知男士打算住在 50
47、9 房间。Who watched the football game last night?（分数：4.00）A.Charles.B.Linda. C.Both Charles and Linda.解析：听力原文13-16W: Did you watch television last night, Charles?M: Yes, I did. Was there anything that interested you, Linda?W: There was a good game. Did you see it?M: Oh, I didnt. I wanted to, but my wif
48、e preferred to watch an old film.W: What a pity! It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.M: How did it finish?W: It finished in a draw. What was the film like?M: It was quite good. But I missed the beginning of it because I had to eat first.W: Did your wife enjoy it?.M: No, she didnt. After h
