1、公共英语二级-544 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).Who does the man want to speak to?（分数：1.00）A.Mr William.B.Mr Park.C.Mr Brown.(2).How far is it from here to the city?（分数：1.00）A.20 kilometers.B.20.5 kilometers.C.25.5 kilometers.(3).What will the woman probably d
2、o?（分数：1.00）A.See the movie with the man.B.See Professor Brian.C.See Harry Potter.(4).What do we learn about the man?（分数：1.00）A.He is friendly.B.He is angry with the woman.C.His name is Robert Anderson.(5).Where are they?（分数：1.00）A.In a bank.B.At a post office.C.In a department store.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：1
3、5.00)(1).How does the man like his haircut?（分数：1.00）A.Cut it short in the back.B.Part it in the middle.C.Both A and B.(2).What would the man like then?（分数：1.00）A.A shampoo.B.A shave,C.A shape.(1).When did the man move into the new flat?（分数：1.00）A.Just now.B.Last month.C.Not long ago.(2).What time is
4、 the party starting?（分数：1.00）A.At 4:30.B.At 5:00.C.At 5:30.(3).Where is the man living?（分数：1.00）A.Church Street, Randwick.B.Randwick Street, Church.C.Walter Street, Randwick.(1).What is the relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.They are brother and sister.B.They are mother and son.C.They
5、are husband and wife(2).When does the conversation probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.Shortly after supper.B.When the school bus is about to comeC.Before breakfast.(3).Where is the school bag?（分数：1.00）A.It is under the blanket.B.It is under the bed.C.It is at the foot of the desk.(1).Who are these two s
6、peakers?（分数：1.00）A.A new student and an old student.B.Students learning Spanish.C.Students learning English.(2).When is this conversation probably taking place?（分数：1.00）A.During a break between classes.B.On the first day of the semester.C.In the first class of the semester.(3).Where are they probabl
7、y heading?（分数：1.00）A.Room 310, English for Foreign New and old Students.B.Room 290, English Language.C.Room 110, New Students.(1).According to the passage, what is it that almost everyone does on Sunday?（分数：1.00）A.Reading the Sunday paper.B.Going to church.C.Sleeping late in the morning.(2).When doe
8、s the paper come?（分数：1.00）A.Late in the morning.B.In the afternoon.C.Before families get up.(3).What do men like to read from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The death notices.B.Sports.C.Clothes.(4).What kind of news do womens pages have?（分数：1.00）A.News about parties, clothes and marriages.B.Advice about foo
9、d and health.C.All of the above.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.Tom, more than anyone else, _ anxious to go to China again.（分数：1.00）A.isB.areC.hasD.have2.He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was _ from the outside world.（分数：1.00）A.cut outB.cut throughC.cut upD
10、.cut off3.The news reporters hurried to the airport, only _ the film stars had left.（分数：1.00）A.to tellB.to be toldC.tellingD.told4.She is going to be a nurse when she _ up.（分数：1.00）A.grewB.growsC.growingD.is going to grow5.People may have different opinions about Karen, but I admire her. _ , she is
11、a great musician.（分数：1.00）A.After allB.As a resultC.In other wordsD.As usual6.Id been expecting _ letters the whole morning, but there werent _ for me.（分数：1.00）A.some; oneB.many; a fewC.some; anyD.a few; none7.She will write to you as soon as she _ there.（分数：1.00）A.will getB.getsC.getD.got8.I invite
12、d Joe and Linda to dinner, but _ of them came.（分数：1.00）A.bothB.eitherC.neitherD.none9.A computer _ think for itself. It must be told what to do.（分数：1.00）A.cantB.couldntC.may notD.might not10.Youre _ your time trying to persuade him; hell never join us.（分数：1.00）A.spendingB.wastingC.losingD.missing11.
13、Shanghai is a big city. It lies _ southeast of China.（分数：1.00）A.atB.inC.onD.to12.The doctor insisted that he _ seriously ill and that he _ operated on immediately.（分数：1.00）A.be; should beB.was; beC.was; must beD.should be; should be13.A library with five thousand books _ to the nation as a gift.（分数：
14、1.00）A.is offeredB.has offeredC.are offeredD.have offered14.The railway station is within _ drive from here.（分数：1.00）A.three hoursB.three-hoursC.three-hourD.three hour-long15.Scientists call on us to _ nature and become better recyclers.（分数：1.00）A.learn ofB.learn toC.learn aboutD.learn from六、第二节 完型填
15、空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)In sports the sexes are separate. (36) and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men. That (37) is (38) people say. Women are (39) “the weaker sex“, or if men want to please them, “the fair sex“. But boys and girls are taught (40) schools and universit
16、ies. There are women (41) are famous prime ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. (42) European woman can expect (43) until the age of 74; a man only until he is 68. Are womens bodies really weaker? The fastest men can run a mile in (44) 4 minutes. The best women need 5 m
17、inutes. Womens times are al- ways slower than (45) , but some facts are a surprise. Some of the (46) women swimmers today are girls. One of them swam 400 metres (47) 4 minutes and 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first “Tartan“ in films (48) an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest
18、400 meters was 4 minutes and 59. 1 seconds, (49) is 37.9 seconds (50) than a girl 50 years (51) ! This does not mean that women are catching men (52) . Conditions are very different now, and sport is much (53) serious. It is (54) serious that some women are given hormone injections. At the Olympics
19、a doctor has to check (55) the women are really women or not. It seems like that sport has many problems. Life can be very complicated when there are more than two separate sexes.（分数：20.00）A.WomanB.WomansC.WomenD.FemalesA.at leastB.at mostC.at lessD.at moreA.thatB.whichC.whatD.whoA.callB.calledC.cal
20、lsD.to callA.inB.toC.onD.atA.whoB.whomC.whatD.thatA.AB.AnC.TheD./A.liveB.to liveC.livingD.livedA.amongB.betweenC.underD.amountA.menB.manC.mensD.mansA.fastB.fasterC.fastestD.lastlyA.inB.onC.underD.betweenA.wereB.isC.wasD.areA.thatB.whenC.whoD.whichA.slowB.fastC.slowerD.fasterA.laterB.lateC.latelyD.la
21、testA.onB.atC.upD.inA.mostB.leastC.moreD.lessA.suchB.soC.veryD.manyA.ifB.butC.thatD.whether七、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)AYoure standing in the kitchen and a voice says, “Add a little more salt to that soup.“ Yes, its always nice to have someone help you when youre cooking. But this voice is not from a
22、man. You are alone! Then where does it come from? Is it from a ghost? No, this isnt a ghost kitchen - its the kitchen of the future.Scientists are working to improve everything in the kitchen, from fridges to tables, and even the way we cook. They are making a system. It will help a person cook a me
23、al. You do not need cookbooks. You can hear how to cook food.The fridge of the smart kitchen has a scanner. It looks at the foods in the fridge. It will order more milk from the store when your milk has gone bad or there is no more in the fridge. The gloves will test the temperature of everything th
24、ey touch and say, “Need to cook longer“ or “Hot and ready to eat“. If you leave them on the stove by mistake, youll hear they say, “Fire!“ Even the knives and spoons will speak. For example, if you food is had, the knives and spoons will tell you not to eat it.The future may look wonderful, but its
25、not cheap. The multimedia fridge costs about 8 000 dollars. So even though high-tech kitchens are no longer a dream, not everyone can afford it.（分数：4.00）(1).In the kitchen of future, there is _.（分数：1.00）A.a system helping youB.a man helping youC.a ghost helping youD.a servant helping you(2).In the f
26、uture, you can cook _.（分数：1.00）A.by readingB.by hearingC.by learningD.by looking(3).The fridge of the smart kitchen has a scanner and it _.（分数：1.00）A.can help you do everythingB.can clean the ridge when it is dirtyC.can give you a warning when there is something wrongD.can talk with you(4).From the
27、passage we know that in the future _.（分数：1.00）A.everybody can buy such a fridgeB.not everybody can buy such a fridgeC.nobody can buy such a fridgeD.most people can buy such a fridgeBI came to India a year ago to find a village in which I could live and write, but it was many months before I settled
28、down.I wasted a lot of time looking for the “typical“ village. Yet no such thing exists. Often the villagers themselves were puzzled. Why had I come? I had put aside my work as a newspaper reporter because my ideas had changed. I had come to believe that what was happening in the developing countrie
29、s was more important than anything else. But to understand how three-quarters of the worlds people live, and how their future might affect ours, I felt that I first had to try and share their way of life.In the end I chose a mountain village because it was a little cooler than those in the plains. I
30、 took the bus from town along a rough road. Then came a rough walk down a path to the river. After this I began the climb into the hills. Every time I stopped to catch my breath, there was a wonderful sight After several hours walk the village was in sight.（分数：4.00）(1).The story is mainly about _.（分
31、数：1.00）A.a visit to IndiaB.an experience of finding a “typical village“C.a rough roadD.a wonderful sight(2).The writer had to change his lifestyle because _.（分数：1.00）A.he wanted to enjoy the quiet life in the countrysideB.he hoped to keep fitC.he wanted to find more about the developing countriesD.h
32、e hoped to change a job(3).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.After the writer had arrived in India he spent years looking for a certain village.B.While the writer was looking for a “typical“ village, the villagers made him feel puzzled.C.Before the writer chose a mountain village
33、he first settled down in a town.D.Before he came to India, the writer had written for newspapers.(4).The village where the writer finally decided to settle down _.（分数：1.00）A.had more pleasant weather than those in the plainsB.was not far from the riverC.had a great view sight of the plainsD.was at t
34、he end of a rough roadCAnn Curry is a famous news presenter of the NBC News “Today“ show. When she was 15 she happened to walk into a bookstore in her hometown and began looking at the books on the shelves. The man behind the counter, Mac McCarley, asked if shed like a job. She needed to start savin
35、g for college, so she said yes.Ann worked after school and during summer vacations, and the job helped pay for her first year of college. During college she would do many other jobs: she served coffee in the student union, was a hotel maid and even made maps for the US Forest Service. But selling bo
36、oks was one of the most satisfying jobs.One day a woman came into the bookstore and asked Ann for books on cancer(癌症). The woman seemed anxious. Ann showed her practically everything they had and found other books they could order. The woman left the store less worried, and Ann has always remembered
37、 the pride she felt in having helped her customer.Years later, as a television reporter in Los Angeles, Ann heard about a child who was born with problems with his fingers and his hand. His family could not afford a surgical(外科的) operation, and the boy lived in shame, hiding his hand in his pocket a
38、ll the time.Ann persuaded her boss to let her do the story. After the story was broadcast, a doctor and a nurse called, offering to perform the surgical operation for free.Ann visited the boy in the recovery room after the operation. The first thing he did was to hold up his repaired hand and say, “
39、Thank you. “ What a sweet sense of satisfaction Ann Curry felt!At McCarleys bookstore, Ann always sensed she was working for the customers, not the store. Today its the same. NBC News pays her, but she feels as if she works for the people who watch the programmes, helping them make sense of the worl
40、d.（分数：4.00）(1).Ann Curry got her first job _.（分数：1.00）A.from her fiend in a bookstoreB.a couple of years before collegeC.at the NBC news “Today“ showD.when she was studying at university(2).At which part-time job did Ann Curry feel the happiest?（分数：1.00）A.The hotel.B.The bookstoreC.The student union
41、.D.The US Forest Service.(3).What particularly gives her the feeling of pride?（分数：1.00）A.Helping people through her work.B.Reporting interesting stories.C.Being able to do different jobs well.D.Paying through her college education.(4).How did Ann help the child get the operation he needed?（分数：1.00）A
42、.Ann persuaded the boy to speak on TV.B.Ann paid for the operation herself.C.Anns boss agreed to raise money.D.Anns news report moved some doctors.DThe management and staff axe happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.Our overnight charge includes a continenta
43、l type breakfast.Breakfast: 7:309:30 a. m.Lunch: 12:002:00 p.m.Afternoon tea: 4:005:30 p.m.Dinner: 7:009:15 p.m.Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times. Light refreshments including tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches, can be ser
44、ved in room between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drink are given in the room refrigerator.ROOM CLEANINGPlease had the proper sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be interrupted. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room for a whi
45、le at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.VALUABLESWe are not responsible for the loss of money, jewelry, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.DEPARTURESPlease inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a.m. of the day concerned and lea
46、ve the room by noon to allow for its preparation for in-coming guests. If conditions require, baggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter.A SPECIAL REQUESTWe would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turne
47、d down after 11:00 p.m.（分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following sentences is true according to this notice?（分数：1.00）A.Light refreshments can be found in the room refrigerator.B.Guests are requested to turn down their radios ad televisions after 11:00.C.Your baggage can be kept by the hall porter.D.The si
48、gn that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs cleaning.(2).Where is this notice most likely to be found?（分数：1.00）A.At railway stations.B.In cinemas.C.At restaurants.D.In hotels.(3).If you are going to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours EXCEPT _.（分
49、数：1.00）A.8:30 a.m.B.9:30 p.m.C.10:00 a.m.D.11:00 a.m.(4).Which of the following sentences is true of meals?（分数：1.00）A.Meals can be served in your room but you have to pay additional money.B.Meals can be served any time as you wish.C.Meals are refreshed and served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p. m.D.Meals can be served together with tea, coffee, cakes and so on.EBEIJING - Beijing is to spend up to US $20 billion to change the C
