1、公共英语二级-573 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).What will the two speakers do first?（分数：1.00）A.Search for the new tie.B.Fix the shelf.C.Paint the shel(2).What can we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The man cant drive well.B.The car has broken down.C.The
2、y are on the wrong way.(3).When does the conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.On Friday.B.On Saturday.C.On Sunday.(4).Whats the relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Doctor and patient.B.Husband and wife.C.Teacher and student.(5).What does the man think about the price of the car?（分数：1.00）A
3、.Reasonable.B.Too high.C.Unbelievabl三、第二节(总题数：6，分数：15.00)(1).Who is the woman?（分数：1.00）A.A manager.B.A secretary.C.A housewif(2).Which phone number should the man dial?（分数：1.00）A.77231059.B.77328905.C.77321095.(1).What were they mainly talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Mike was knocked down in the street.B.M
4、ike got injured in a match.C.Mike had to stay in hospital.(2).Who told the woman about Mikes stay in hospital?（分数：1.00）A.Tom.B.Bob.C.The doctor.(1).Where does the conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.In the street.B.At a hotel.C.On a train.(2).What can we infer from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The man
5、 is quite rude.B.The woman is a thief.C.They are helping each other.(1).What does the man do in the holidays?（分数：1.00）A.Stay with his parents.B.Have a further education.C.Take a part-time jo(2).What can be learned about the woman?（分数：1.00）A.Her parents are rich.B.She is a top student.C.Her fiat is f
6、re(3).Why does the man live in a flat with two other boys?（分数：1.00）A.It is cheap.B.It is large.C.It is quiet.(1).When will Hank visit Lisa?（分数：1.00）A.After finishing the report.B.After getting some food.C.After having a meetin(2).What will take place at Bills house tomorrow?（分数：1.00）A.A party.B.A ga
7、me.C.A danc(3).Why is Hank going to Lisas house?（分数：1.00）A.To attend a dance.B.To get some food.C.To see sick Lis(1).Why did the man go to the bank?（分数：1.00）A.He had to pay the fine there.B.He wanted to get small change.C.He intended to call the traffic polic(2).How did the man feel about the police
8、 officers final decision?（分数：1.00）A.Happy.B.Sad.C.Angry.(3).What was the police officers attitude to the letter from the man?（分数：1.00）A.She believed the man came across many misfortunes.B.She took pity on the unlucky man who had a bad day.C.She felt it funny that the man made up such a story.四、第二部分
9、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 huge fire is reported to have _ more than 300 people dead.（分数：1.00）A.remainedB.keptC.leftD.had2.It was until last year had he _.（分数：1.00）A.left his hometown for a new startB.came to realize the importance of learning EnglishC.worked as an English
10、 teacher at a middle schoolD.set out to build a new house of his own3.Did you have _ difficulty talking to the foreigner?No. I only could not follow him when he spoke too fast.（分数：1.00）A.anyB.aC.someD.much4.A new English-Chinese dictionary will soon _ out.（分数：1.00）A.workB.comeC.giveD.hand5.Id _ them
11、 to stay at home the whole day.（分数：1.00）A.ratherB.betterC.preferD.agree6.The art exhibition _ by me _ a great success. _！（分数：1.00）A.run; promises; CongratulationsB.made; wishes; CongratulationsC.run; expects; CongratulationD.made; seems; Congratulation7.Were sure of winning the match._. Well meet ou
12、r match.（分数：1.00）A.Dont be so sureB.So are weC.Its out of questionD.I think so8.Whats wrong with the book?One page is _.（分数：1.00）A.disappearedB.losingC.missingD.disappearing9.Did you say you like the film TITANIC?_, I said its not bad.（分数：1.00）A.Not exactlyB.I dont know whyC.Youre greatD.Thats all r
13、ight10.I dont think he could have done such a stupid thing last night, _?（分数：1.00）A.do IB.could beC.has heD.did he11.I have no one _ me, for I can deal with it all by myself.（分数：1.00）A.helpB.to helpC.helpedD.to have helped12.The old lady has never _ the house since she moved in.（分数：1.00）A.been awayB
14、.leftC.livedD.stayed at13.Before she went abroad she spent as much time as she could _ English.（分数：1.00）A.practise to speakB.practising speakingC.practise speakingD.to practise speaking14.As time went on, the theory she had stuck _ correct.（分数：1.00）A.provedB.to provingC.to provedD.to prove15.A telep
15、hone call _ him hurrying to his hometown.（分数：1.00）A.madeB.forceC.sentD.let六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Mrs White gave music lessons at a school. She had a good voice, (36) some of her high notes sounded like a door that (37) oiling. Mrs White knew her (38) well, and took every (39) she could find to pr
16、actise these high notes. As she (40) a small house, she could not practise (41) disturbing the rest of the family. So she usually went for long walks (42) the country road. But (43) she heard a car or a person (44) along the road, she stopped practising. She did not want to be heard, (45) she was ve
17、ry shy.One afternoon, a fast open car came up behind her so (46) and so fast that she did not hear it (47) it was only a few yards from her. She (48) some of her highest and (49) notes at that time. As the car passed, she saw an anxious (50) come over its drivers face. He stopped his car suddenly, (
18、51) out and began to examine all the tyres (52) . Mrs White (53) to tell him what the noise he (54) really was. He got back into the car and (55) （分数：20.00）A.andB.as ifC.besidesD.except thatA.requiredB.wantsC.requiringD.wasA.soundB.strengthC.weaknessD.musicA.placeB.chanceC.pointD.timeA.hadB.ownedC.l
19、ived inD.stayed atA.withB.withoutC.forD.notA.throughB.byC.nearD.alongA.asB.sinceC.whereverD.wheneverA.stepB.walkC.comingD.passedA.thenB.forC.not becauseD.butA.silentlyB.quicklyC.suddenlyD.slightlyA.untilB.aboutC.whileD.asA.criedB.was practisingC.playedD.was shoutingA.excellentB.clearestC.most diffic
20、ultD.easiestA.expressionB.feelingC.sufferingD.conditionA.fledB.pickedC.rushedD.jumpedA.slowlyB.angrilyC.carefullyD.quicklyA.needntB.didnt dareC.wantedD.pointed outA.had doneB.reportedC.noticedD.had heardA.drove offB.ran awayC.driving outD.walked away七、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)AThere are stock markets
21、 (股票市场) in large cities in many countries. Stock markets in Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and New York are among the largest and most well-known. The stock, also called stock exchange, is a place where people can buy or sell shares of a factory or company. And each share means certain ownership of
22、a factory or company.Different people go to stock markets. Some are rich, who want to get more money than they have. Others are not very rich, who buy stocks to try to become rich. Still others buy stocks as part of their plan to save money. Of course, investing (投资) money in the stock market is not
23、 the safest way to make money. No one can tell exactly whether the shares will be doing well. The factory or company may do badly. Then the stocks will go down, and the investors will lose money. The stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons. Everyone wants the stock to go up, but somet
24、imes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down.No wonder going to the stock market is often compared to gambling (赌博). All are eager to make money by “gambling“ in the stock market. Factories and companies that need money are pleased that so many people are willing to
25、 “gamble“. Indeed, the stock market is an attractive and complex part of the business world.（分数：4.00）(1).If you are a good investor, _ in the stock market.（分数：1.00）A.you can always make moneyB.you can tell exactly when the stock goes up or downC.you may sometimes lose moneyD.your gambling is always
26、safe(2).The passage mainly wants to tell us _.（分数：1.00）A.how to buy or sell sharesB.A B C of stock marketC.the stock market is like gamblingD.investing money in the stock market is not the safest way(3).Factories and companies are pleased that so many people “gamble“ because _.（分数：1.00）A.they can ma
27、ke them richB.they need more people to work for themC.they need their money to do businessD.some people win and some lose(4).The word “complex“ in the last sentence probably means _.（分数：1.00）A.completeB.worthyC.difficultD.modernB“As I stood in front of the grave (墓) of President Richard Nixon, I was
28、 thinking about the time 25 years ago when this president helped bring the United States and China closer together. Young people of our two countries should help this relationship grow.“This remark was made by a Shanghai student when speaking to his fellow students at the Nixon Library in California
29、, U.S.A He was one of 80 middle school students from China attending a month long “Youth Summit“. The Summit was to mark the 25th anniversary (周年) of President Nixons journey to China, which was the turning point in China-U.S. relations.The Youth Summit was aimed at increasing understanding and frie
30、ndship between young students of the two countries through visits and discussions. Seventy-five American students were selected to visit China. They also visited the Nixon Library on July 21 before leaving for Beijing the next day. The head of the Library said he was pleased to see the American and
31、Chinese students talking and laughing together.One Chinese student said, “I didnt find it particularly difficult to talk with Americans. We have our differences, but we have a lot in common. Dialogue is good for us./（分数：3.00）(1).The words “Youth Summit“ refer to _.（分数：1.00）A.visits to the Nixon Libr
32、aryB.the Chinese students visit to the U.S.C.a meeting discussing relations between China and the U.S.D.activities to strengthen the ties between the Chinese and American students(2).The student from Shanghai thought about the time 25 years ago bacause it was when Nixon _.（分数：1.00）A.diedB.visited Ch
33、inaC.became U.S. presidentD.started building the library in his name(3).The text is mainly about _.（分数：1.00）A.the China-U.S. relationsB.the Nixon LibraryC.President NixonD.the Youth SummitCJune came and the hay was almost ready for cutting. On Midsummers Eve, which was a Saturday, Mr. Jones went int
34、o Willington and got so drunk at the Red Lion that he did not come back till midday on Sunday. The men had milked the cows in the early morning and then had gone out rabbiting, without bothering (麻烦) to feed the animals. When Mr. Jones got back, he immediately went to sleep on the living-room sofa w
35、ith the “News of the World“ over his face, so that when evening came, the animals were still not fed. At last, they could stand no longer. One of the cows broke into the door of the store-house with her horns (角) and all the animals began to help themselves to the grains. It was just then that Mr. J
36、ones woke up. The next moment he and his four men were in the store-house with whips in their hands, whipping in all directions. This was more than the hungry animals would bear. Together, though nothing of the kind had been planned beforehand, they jumped upon their masters. Jones and his men sudde
37、nly found themselves being struck with their horns and kicked from all sides. The situation was quite out of their control. They had never seen animals act like this before, and this sudden uprising of creatures whom they were used to beating and whipping just as they chose, frightened them. After o
38、nly a moment or two they gave up trying to defend themselves. A minute later all five of them were in full fright down the road, with the animals running after them joyfully.（分数：5.00）(1).Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?（分数：1.00）A.Washington was the name of a hotel.B.Red Lion wa
39、s the name of a restaurant.C.News of the World was a TV programme.D.Store-house is a place to feed the cows.(2).The four men didnt feed the cows because _.（分数：1.00）A.the cows fed themselvesB.Mr. Johns wasnt at homeC.they were rabbiting and forgot to do itD.Mr. Jones got back and fed the cows himself
40、(3).The cows broke into the store-house to feed themselves because _.（分数：1.00）A.they were so angry at their mastersB.they wanted to fight with the menC.they wanted to go on strikeD.they were too hungry(4).The cows jumped upon their masters because _.（分数：1.00）A.they were not fedB.they were so hungryC
41、.they were whipped so hard by themD.they were so happy(5).What is the best title for the story?（分数：1.00）A.Midsummers Eve.B.A Bad Sunday.C.Cows and their Masters.D.The Rebellion of the Cows.DHOLIDAY HOMES IN MALLORCAHoliday apartments in Mallorca sailing and fishing port, quiet even in summer season.
42、 Beautiful situated apartments with views of sea and mountains, yet near to shops and restaurants, ITALY IN COMFORT.Luxury coach (-carriage) tours of Italy, out of normal holiday season, 21 leisurely (休闲) days to visit five Italian cities starting from London 1st September. The tours are guided by P
43、rofessor Martin Davis, formerly Head of Italian Studies, London University. See the arts and culture of historic Italy.KIBBUTZ HOLIDAYS IN ISRAELWorking holiday on a Kibbutz (cooperative farm) in Israel. All nationalities welcome for one to three months, if prepared to work mornings with Kibbutz mem
44、bers. Accommodation (住), food and trips to historic sights all provided freeyou pay only for the special low-cost return flight.TWO WEEKS ON A CARIBBEAN ISLANDTwo-week holidays in the luxurious Hotel Splendid, on a lovely beach with golden sands and deep blue sea. Tennis, golf, sailing and all water
45、 sports. Trips and tours around the islands arranged 31st March 720 per person 1st April; 30th October （分数：4.00）(1).Michael would most enjoy _, where he can go in winter.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The most suitable holiday for Peter and Maria would be _. as it is cheap and sounds very interesting.（分数：1.00
46、）A.B.C.D.(3).The best holiday for Jack and Mary would be _.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Harry, Kate and their sons would like _, which is quiet even in the busy summer season.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.EKristy, 28, a cook in La Gross, often wondered what shed do in a life-threatening situation. On August 29, 1997, sh
47、e got her answer. While she was driving on a road, a big truck hit its head on a pickup car. The pickup burst into flames. Kristy rushed out and ran to the pickup. Two farmers, Dean Bernhard, 51, and his brother Donald, 44, were inside. When she got close, Kristy could see the unconscious driver. “T
48、he other man was under the passenger seat.“ Said Kristy, “The smells were sickening. I was afraid the truck would blow up and kill us all.“The driver of the big truck was struggling to open the passenger door. So Kristy rushed to the drivers side. Finally they opened the door. She reached in, seized
49、 the driver, to the horror, felt her hands sink into his chest. She quickly dragged the man to safety on the roadside, then hurried back. As Kristy stared down the ditch (水沟) with the passenger, the pickup blew up. She jumped on top of him and they both rolled to safety.When the police arrived a while later, Kristy started crying, “I want my mum.“ In fact she cried for the net three months. Today, the
