1、公共英语二级-578 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 November or DecemberB.In September or OctoberC.Certainly in NovemberA.The coming yearB.The mans motherC.Buying glovesA.By planeB.By busC.By carA.MelbourneB.CanberraC.SydneyA.Walking down a hillB.Climbing stairsC
2、.Discussing a trip三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)What has the man just been offered?（分数：2.00）A.A drinkB.A mealC.Afternoon teaA.An evening party.B.A dinner.C.A tea party.Whats the relationship between the man and the woman?（分数：2.00）A.Boss and secretary.B.Father and daughter.C.Customer and assistant.A.15.B.50.C
3、.40.Where is the man?（分数：3.00）A.At a bank.B.At home.C.At a shop.A.15 pounds.B.40 pounds.C.50 pounds.A.Eighty five-pound notes.B.Ten five-pound notes.C.Five ten-pound notes.What are they talking about?（分数：4.00）A.An exam.B.The boys French.C.A football match.A.The girl is very good at French.B.The girl
4、 likes football better than the boy.C.The boy didnt do well in the exam.A.He isnt as good at football as at French.B.He is interested in football.C.He doesnt like to watch TV.A.Wonderful.B.Not so bad.C.The Chinese team wont win the game.Where are the passengers?（分数：4.00）A.In the train.B.On the ship.
5、C.In the plane.A.The plane is going to land.B.The plane is going to take off.C.The air might become very rough.A.Order drinks.B.Smoke cigarettes.C.Use the toilets.A.When an air-hostess says so.B.When the seat-belt sign goes off.C.When the captain makes another announcement.四、第二部分 英语知识运用(总题数：0，分数：0.0
6、0)五、第一节 单项填空(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.The movie is _ boring; it is in fact, rather exciting and interesting.（分数：1.00）A.anything butB.nothing butC.no moreD.all but2.Why didnt you give me a ring?Well, I meant _ but late I forgot.（分数：1.00）A.telephoningB.to telephoneC.having telephonedD.to have telephoned3.Has
7、 Maria arrived yet?No, she _ an hour ago.（分数：1.00）A.was supposed to comeB.ought to have comeC.should comeD.must have come4.He was rude to the customers, _ of course made things even worse.（分数：1.00）A.itB.heC.whatD.which5.The French pianist who had been praised very highly _ to be a great disappointme
8、nt.（分数：1.00）A.turned upB.turned inC.turned outD.turned down6.Are you sure _ youve met him before?（分数：1.00）A.unlessB.thatC.whenD.though7.Would you like to see a film with us this evening?I would like to. But I cant _ the time because I have to finish my composition.（分数：1.00）A.affordB.passC.takeD.spen
9、d8._forever are the days _ I was young.（分数：1.00）A.Going; whenB.Gone; whenC.Go; thenD.Gone; then9.Whos the man talking to our teacher?A professor _ a visit to our school.（分数：1.00）A.paysB.is payingC.has paidD.paying10.This is the second time that your mother has been to London, _?（分数：1.00）A.isnt sheB.
10、isnt itC.has sheD.hasnt she11.Although he knew little about the work done in the field of physics, he succeeded _other experienced experts failed.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.thatC.whatD.where12.John, youve never been to the Great Wall since you came to China, Im afraid._（分数：1.00）A.No, Ive just been there with
11、 Mary.B.Yes, never. How about you?C.No, but how I wish to!D.Yes, but Id like to as soon as possible.13.Which share is meant for me?You can take _ half. Theyre exactly the same.（分数：1.00）A.thisB.anyC.eachD.either14.Helen said she would like to go to Atlanta by air, but I wonder if she has enough money
12、 to pay for the_.（分数：1.00）A.travelB.tourismC.journeyD.course15.What _ when I phoned you?I _ my work and started to take a bath.（分数：1.00）A.had you done, finishedB.were you doing, was finishingC.did you doing, had just finishedD.were you doing, had just finished六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、He has been c
13、alled t(总题数：20，分数：20.00)16.（分数：1.00）A.lightlyB.jokinglyC.seriouslyD.properly17.（分数：1.00）A.imaginedB.tealC.specialD.familiar18.（分数：1.00）A.heard fromB.cared forC.knew ofD.read about19.（分数：1.00）A.decisionB.situationC.subjectD.problem20.（分数：1.00）A.foundB.declaredC.feltD.doubted21.（分数：1.00）A.centuriesB.t
14、oo longC.some timeD.many years22.（分数：1.00）A.rightlyB.actuallyC.normallyD.particularly23.（分数：1.00）A.zooB.mountainC.museumD.laboratory24.（分数：1.00）A.asB.thoughC.whenD.until25.（分数：1.00）A.clearerB.moreC.possibleD.rare26.（分数：1.00）A.eventB.storyC.adventureD.description27.（分数：1.00）A.evenB.hardlyC.certainlyD
15、.probably28.（分数：1.00）A.strangeB.largeC.deepD.rough29.（分数：1.00）A.succeed inB.insist onC.depend onD.join in30.（分数：1.00）A.In the endB.There foreC.After allD.However31.（分数：1.00）A.hugeB.recentC.ordinaryD.frightening32.（分数：1.00）A.developedB.changedC.occurredD.continued33.（分数：1.00）A.existB.escapeC.disappea
16、rD.return34.（分数：1.00）A.entirelyB.naturallyC.clearlyD.simply35.（分数：1.00）A.soB.besidesC.againD.instead八、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)A36.In the south, one effect of the development of the oil industry might be _（分数：1.00）A.a large reduction in unemploymentB.a growth in the tourist industryC.a reduction in t
17、he tourist industryD.the development of a number of service industry37.The Norwegian government would prefer the oil industry to _（分数：1.00）A.provide more jobs for foreign workersB.slow down the rate of its developmentC.sell the oil it is producing abroadD.develop more quickly than at present38.Accor
18、ding to the passage, the oil industry might lead in Northern Norway to（分数：1.00）A.the development of industryB.a growth in populationC.the failure of the development programD.the development of new towns39.The Norwegian government has tried to _（分数：1.00）A.encourage the companies to discover new oil s
19、ourcesB.prevent oil companies employing people from Northern NorwayC.help the oil companies solve many of their problemsD.keep the oil industry to something near its present sizeB40.What was suggested about the construction of a new city at sea?（分数：1.00）A.The city was to be designed together with a
20、harbor.B.The walls around the city would be made of steel and glass.C.The buildings of the city would rest on a floating island.D.The people would live in tall buildings surrounded by a wall.41.The purpose of the writer is_.（分数：1.00）A.to suggest how new type of harbor could be built at seaB.to give
21、a description of a new-type cityC.to draw people s attention to the problem of air pollutionD.to introduce a new way of building harbor-cities42.The suggestion made by the organization is to solve the problem that_.（分数：1.00）A.there is not enough space for building cities on landB.land transportation
22、 has become increasingly difficultC.there are too many people on landD.present cities are heavily polluted by cars43.How would fresh water be supplied to the city?（分数：1.00）A.By treating sea water.B.By getting it from the surrounding islands.C.By building a small lake of fresh water inside the city.D
23、.By transporting it from the mainland.C44.Who is the “Reading Wizard“?（分数：1.00）A.Presidio Branch.B.The Kings Giraffe.C.John OConnor.D.Toni Bernardi.45.The underlined sentence in the passage means that our libraries_.（分数：1.00）A.should allow kids to read for younger childrenB.should get children inter
24、ested, not boredC.should open the door while the children are outsideD.will turn on the lights when kids come in, and turn them off when kids go out46.We can infer that Mayor Willie Brown_.（分数：1.00）A.praised the boy for his new ideaB.received a call from the library for childrenC.informed the boy to
25、 stop reading to childrenD.held a party for John and his friends at the library47.By dressing up as a wizard, the boy probably hoped to _（分数：1.00）A.put up a performanceB.frighten the three-year-old boysC.get the officials shockedD.attract the childrens attentionD48.If you want to join the English Sa
26、lon, you should at least_（分数：1.00）A.be a university graduateB.be a student learning English in the TOP English CityC.be an English lover and can speak English wellD.make more friends and know more about the culture of the English speaking countries49.Which of the following can be the best title for
27、part 1 ?（分数：1.00）A.Top English, always be your smart choice!B.If you want to learn English, we can teach you!C.Top English, the best English!D.We have what you want!50.If you work in a Joint Venture(合资)Company, you probably take the _ course.（分数：1.00）A.Standard Spoken EnglishB.Intermediate Business
28、EnglishC.TOEFL Super StudiesD.Childrens Weekend51.Which of the following courses can be learned by the same person?（分数：1.00）A.Basic Studies and Standard Spoken English.B.Intermediate Spoken English and Basic Business English.C.Standard Spoken English and Basic Business English.D.Intermediate Busines
29、s English and TOEFL Super Studies.E52.Once you get a drowning man out of the water, if he isn t breathing, you must first_.（分数：1.00）A.get him breathing againB.take him to the nearest hospital as soon as possibleC.find someone to help youD.call the First Aid Center53.This passage is mainly about_.（分数
30、：1.00）A.how to save people out of the waterB.how to give first aid to people who are drowningC.how to mouth-to-mouth breathingD.how to save a child from a river54.Which of the following statements is true?（分数：1.00）A.If a man does not breathe for minutes, his brain will be completely destroyed.B.If y
31、ou see someone drowning, you must give him mouth-to-mouth breathing.C.Don t stop pressing his chest, if the drowning man starts breathing again.D.When pressing, you can do it as hard as you can.55.If the drowning boy has no pulse, _（分数：1.00）A.pressing his chin upwards is enough to get him breathingB
32、.blowing air into his mouth is sure to save his lifeC.pressing his nostrils together with your fingers can workD.pressing is the last chance of saving his life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、One day in 1877, Pri(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）
33、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)66.86假如你叫李华，于 5月 29日到东海宾馆请 MrWhite，他不在。请你用英语给他留个便条，按所给活动安排表和指示图，说明有关演讲的情况及步行去人民剧场的路线。字数：100 词左右。时间 明日上午八点地点 人民剧场主讲人 北京大学王教授内容 汉英差异（分数
34、：15.00）_公共英语二级-578 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 November or December B.In September or OctoberC.Certainly in November解析：听力原文M:Have Paul and Susan set a date for the wedding?W:No, not yet. But Susan said theyd get married in November or December.解析由原文“S
35、usan said theyd get married in November or December“可知本题答案为 A。A.The coming yearB.The mans motherC.Buying gloves 解析：听力原文M:These gloves are on sale. We can buy two pairs for the coming winter.W:But look at the price. My mother bought the same things at half the price.解析由原文可知，他们在讨论买手套的事情。故本题答案为 C。A.By
36、planeB.By bus C.By car解析：听力原文M :You are going to Chicago tomorrow, arent you?W: Yes I thought I d fly ,but then I decided that taking a bus would be cheaper than driving or flying.解析 由原文“I decided that taking a bus would be cheaper than driving or flying”可知。故本题答案为 B。A.MelbourneB.Canberra C.Sydney解析：
37、听力原文A :What nationality are you?B:Im Australian. I was born in Melbourne.A:Oh, yes. Thats the capital , isnt it?B :No, no. Canberra.解析由原文“No，noCanberra”可知本题答案为 B。A.Walking down a hillB.Climbing stairs C.Discussing a trip解析：听力原文W: Oh I wish we had taken the lift.M: If I had known it was so far up , I
38、 wouldn t have suggested walking.解析原文中女士说我希望我们能够乘电梯上来，男士说如果我知道那么高，我就不会建议走上来了。故本题答案为 B。三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)What has the man just been offered?（分数：2.00）A.A drinkB.A meal C.Afternoon tea解析：解析由原文“Thank you very much for the meal”可知本题答案为 B。A.An evening party.B.A dinner. C.A tea party.解析：听力原文6-7.M: Thank
39、 you very much for the meal.W: Not at all. Im glad you could come.M: You must come and have a meal with me sometime.W: Yes. That would be nice.W: Yes. That would be nice.解析由原文“You must come and have a meal with me sometime”可知本题答案为 B。Whats the relationship between the man and the woman?（分数：2.00）A.Bos
40、s and secretary. B.Father and daughter.C.Customer and assistant.解析：解析原文意为，那位先生让这位女士帮他打电话给 IBM公司，订购五十台电脑。故可知两人关系为老板和秘书。故本题答案为 A。A.15.B.50. C.40.解析：听力原文8-9.M: Miss Polly.W: Yes, sir. Anything I can do for you?M: Yes, please make a call to IBM. Tell them that well place an order for 50 personal compute
41、rs.W: All right. Ill do it at once.解析由原文“well place an order for 50 personal computers可知本题答案为 B。Where is the man?（分数：3.00）A.At a bank. B.At home.C.At a shop.解析：解析由原文可知，这位先生在取钱。所以可推知他在银行。故本题答案为 A。A.15 pounds.B.40 pounds.C.50 pounds. 解析：解析由原文“Id like to withdraw 50 pounds from my deposit account”可知本题答
42、案为 C。A.Eighty five-pound notes.B.Ten five-pound notes. C.Five ten-pound notes.解析：听力原文10-12M: Id like to withdraw 50 pounds from my deposit account.W: Certainly. Would you please sign this form?M: Oh, yes. Here you are.W: How would you like the money?M: In fives, please.W: Fine. Here you are.M: Thank
43、s. Good-bye.解析由原文“In five“可知本题答案为 B。What are they talking about?（分数：4.00）A.An exam. B.The boys French.C.A football match.解析：解析由原文“How was your French exam yesterday?”可知，他们讨论的是一场考试。故本题答案为 A。A.The girl is very good at French.B.The girl likes football better than the boy.C.The boy didnt do well in the
44、exam. 解析：解析由原文“Not too good”可知本题答案为 C。A.He isnt as good at football as at French.B.He is interested in football. C.He doesnt like to watch TV.解析：解析由原文“Youre so interested in football”可知本题答案为 B。A.Wonderful.B.Not so bad.C.The Chinese team wont win the game. 解析：听力原文13-16.W: Hello, John . How was your F
45、rench exam yesterday?M: Not too good.W: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and youll certainly do better next time.M: Ive worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam.W:Well, its no use worrying about the exam now. Lets talk about the footbal
46、l game tonight. Its much more interesting.M: Is there a football game on TV tonight?W: Yes its between the Chinese team and the Japanese team.M: . Er Id rather watch some other programmes.W: Why? Youre so interested in football.M: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just
47、 as I have done in the important exam.解析由原文“The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match，just as l have done in the important exam”可知本题答案为 C。Where are the passengers?（分数：4.00）A.In the train.B.On the ship.C.In the plane. 解析：解析由原文“We have found a strong air current ahead for the next forty miles or so”可知，乘客在飞机上。故本题答案为 C。A.The plane is going to land.B.The plane is going to take off.C.The air might become very rough. 解析：解析由 17题题解可知本题答案为 C。A.Order drinks.B.Smoke cigarettes.C.Use the toilets. 解析：解析由原文“to avoid use of the restrooms for time being可知本题答案为 C。A.Wh
