1、公共英语二级-657 及答案解析(总分：111.00，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).Where does the woman want to go?A. A bank B. 26th avenue C. A hotel（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At homeB. At a bankC. At a restaurant（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).About how many time
2、s does the man go to the cinema in two weeks?A. Three B. Four C. Eight（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this conversation?A. Fishing B. Driving C. Spoils（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).What does the woman probably do?A. A teacher B. A student C. A doctor（分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、第二节(总题数：6，分数：1
3、6.00)(1).Where are the two speakers?A. In a classroom. B. in an office. C. At home.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).What does the woman tell the man about?A. His scores in recent tests.B. The difficulties he has with his studies.C. His poor academic performance.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What will happen to the man if he
4、 does not improve?A. He can only keep a B for his grade.B. He will get a poorer grade than a B.C. He will fail the course completely.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(1).What kind of person does the woman expect her son to be?A. A heroic person. B. A kind-hearted person. C. A successful person.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).What
5、 was the womans family like when she was a child?A. They didnt have much money.B. They didnt have enough to eat.C. They didnt have many friends.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Which of the following best describes the womans mother?A. Careful with money.B. Willing to help others.C. Open-minded to different value
6、s.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(1).What stamps does the man want? A. Four fifties. B. Four tens.C. Four fifties and tens.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Why do they use their school envelopes?A. Because their school envelopes are very big.B. Because the postage is paid.C. Because the postage is more cheaper.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(1)
7、.Why is Harry unhappy?A. He was refused by the college he really wanted to go to.B. He didnt really want to go to any colleges.C. His tests were not so good.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).What does the woman think of Harry?A. He should be given a chance to go to college.B. He is not good enough to go to college
8、.C. He can go next time.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(1).Who is the host of the program?A. Billy Smith. B. James White. C. Jason White.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Jamess father was_。A. one of the worlds leading actorsB. a driverC. the subject of the program（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).How many children are there in Jamess family?A.
9、 4. B. 5. C.6.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(1).Who do you think is speaking?A. A bus driver.B. A tourist guide.C. A visitor.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Whats the weather like today?A. Cool. B. Warm. C. Hot.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What do people enjoy doing in the park in late autumn and winter?A. Taking photos.B. Going for a w
10、alk.C. Driving around the lake.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.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.-Will you please spare me a few minutes now?- _ . But Ill be free in half an hour.A. No I cant B. Yes, with pleasureC. No problem D. Im afraid not（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.-Whom do you want to see at the
11、moment?-The man _ Mr. zhang.A. called himself B. you callC. calling himself D. is called（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.This is the same article _ the professor recommends for our extra reading.A. asB. thatC. whichD. what（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.Youve booked on a two oclock flight.What chance _ of taking a later plane
12、?A. there is B. it is C. is there D. is it（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.What was the matter with you this morning? You looked _ you hadnt slept for the last twenty four hours.A. so as B. thatC. as if D. like that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.A computer can only do _ you have instructed it to do.A. how B. after C. what D.
13、 when（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7._ are the days when teachers were looked down upon.A. Gone B. GoC. To go D. Going（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8._ you have finished your work, you are free to do what you like.A. Now that B. Ever since C. For now D. By now（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Although Helen is a new teacher, she knows _ st
14、udent in her class.A. every of B. every C. all D. all of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.Please take your things-money ,jewelry, cameras and so on with you when you go out of the hotel.A. expensive B. worthyC. precious D. valuable（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.The book _ by a famous writer.A. was believed to write B. belie
15、ved to be writtenC. was believed to be written D. believe to write（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.-What about the book?-Oh, very good. Its worth_ a second time.A. reading B. being readC. to read D. to be read（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.“Please _ why youre so late“, said his girlfriend.A. excuse B. explain C. apologize
16、D. tell（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Wilma became the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals in track, _ made her mother very proud.A. it B. that C. which D. this（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.-I really hope your cousin Tim will get the job.-Thanks. Ill tell Tim when I _ him.A. see B. will see C. would se
17、e D. have seen（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Certainly dustmen prefer to be known as “Reuse Collection and Disposal Officers“ (垃圾回收处理官员). You may think that this is rather (13) , and it is better to call a spade a spade.But dustmen can be as (14) as people of any other occupation (职业), t
18、hough we must (15) that their job is not a (16) one in the world. We often take dustmen for granted. Perhaps because they usually come very early in the morning, before most people are (17) . We are likely to forget their (18) . Our dustbins are (19) regularly, but we (20) stop to think about the me
19、n who do this. However, it is one of the most important jobs in the world, and when there are no dustmen to (21) the rubbish, the general (22) soon become aware that something is wrong.Recently, the dustmen of England went on strike for higher wages. During the first few days it was regarded as a (2
20、3) . But when the first two weeks had passed, and the dustbins were overflowing in nearly every backyard in the country, the joke did not seem so (24) any more. (25) the strike continued, people could not (26) the hills of rubbish around their dustbins, and they looked for other places in which to (
21、27) it. Even Leicester Square, in the heart of West End of London, was (28) high with plastic bags full of smelly rubbish. This was a (n) (29) attraction that the people of London were not at all (30) to see. Even when the strike was over, it took several weeks for the country to get cleaned up comp
22、letely, Perhaps now the English people (31) the work of their dustmen rather more (32) and wont take them for granted any more.（分数：20.00）(1).A. clever B. silly C. interestingD. reasonable（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. important B. careless C. hopeful D. shy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. realize B. believe C. know
23、 D. admit（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. necessary B. difficult C. romantic D. heavy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. away B. up C. down D. in（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A. existence B. presenceC. absence D. performance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A. cleaned B. filled C. emptied D. burned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A. generally B. frequen
24、tlyC. sometimesD.seldom（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(9).A. take awayB. take off C. take up D. take on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(10).A. society B. citizen C. public D. community（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(11).A. trick B. joke C. trouble D. show（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(12).A. pleasing B. excited C. stupid D. funny（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(13).A.
25、When B. While C. As D. Because（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(14).A. bear B. contain C. manage D. control（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(15).A. keep off B. give upC. take care of D. get rid of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(16).A. crowded B. piled C. fixed D. put（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(17).A. business B. industrial C. tourist D. agricultural（分数：1
26、.00）A.B.C.D.(18).A. disappointed B. seriousC. nervous D. happy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(19).A. like B. recognize C. find D. appreciate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(20).A. highly B. eagerly C. differentlyD. entirely（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.七、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)ATom and Fred are talking about the year 2050.“What will our wo
27、rk be like in the year 2050?“asked Tom. “I dont know. “says Fred. “What do you think?“Well, no one knows, but its interesting to guess.“In the year 2050 everyone will carry a pocket computer. The computer will give people the answer to all their problems. We shall all have telephones, in our pockets
28、 , too , and well be able to talk to our friends all over the world. Perhaps well be able to see them at the same time.“A lot of people will live and work under the sea. Perhaps there will be big towns, factories, and farms under the sea, too.“Machines will do most of the work ,and so people will ha
29、ve more holidays. Perhaps theyll work only two or three days a week. Theyll be able to fly to the moon by spaceship and spend their holidays there. “Im looking forward to the year 2050. I hope to fly to the moon.“And I hope Ill be able to live under the sea, “says Fred. “Wont that be very interestin
30、g? Just like a fish!/（分数：4.00）(1).Tom and Fred are talking about _.A. their studentsB. their life in the pastC. something in the late 21st centuryD. some interesting news（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Machines will do _ people.A. most of the work instead ofB. some of the work instead ofC. as much work asD. as
31、 little work as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).From their talk, we know that _.A. both of them hope to fly to the moonB. one of them hopes to fly to the moonC. neither of them hopes to fly to the moonD. only Fred hopes to fly to the moon（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Fred says _.A. he likes fishB. he likes to eat fishC.
32、 he looks like a fishD. he wishes to live under the sea just like a fish（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.BThough American people are very proud of their diversity and individuality, they love and adore different kinds of uniform very much, no matter whether it is the uniform of an operator or the uniform of a gener
33、al. Then what makes uniforms so popular in America?Most American people think that uniforms look more professional than civilian clothes. People usually expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman that appears in a uniform is more likely to get more trust than on
34、e who wears civilian clothes. Without wearing a uniform, a nurse, a policeman, or a waiter can easily lose professional identity,Uniforms can also bring a lot of practical benefits. They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes. Because of this reason, they can help people s
35、ave the laundry expenses.The arguments against uniforms mainly lay on their lack of diversity and individuality. Though there are many different kinds of uniforms, the people who wear any particular type are generally stuck with it. They dont change it until retirement.However, uniforms also cause s
36、ome problems. Even though they are long-lasting, their initial cost is often greater than that of civilian clothes. Many uniforms are very expensive to maintain. They require professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering.（分数：4.00）(1).Americans who worship diversity and individuality _.A.
37、 judge people by their clothesB. respect an operator in uniform as much as in civilian clothesC. hold the uniform in such high regardD. want to change their uniform before retirement（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is the main function of a uniform?A. Making the wearer stuck with it.B. Making the wearer lo
38、ok more kind.C. Encouraging the wearer to be more confident.D. Providing the wearer with a professional identity.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).People wearing uniforms _.A. are often more skillfulB. are more popularC. tend to lose their individualityD. tend to lose their individual ability（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4)
39、.Which can be the best title for this passage?A. How to Maintain Uniforms.B. People Who Wear a Uniform.C. Profession and Uniform.D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.CGood table manners are backCandlelight bathes the restaurant guests in a friendly light, the menu is about to
40、 be served. Some guests are prepared to eat while others are looking around with nervous glances. Which knives and forks should be used first, and where should you put the napkin(餐巾)?For a while table manners were “out“. Now men and women aged 30 or so are rediscovering the finer points of being pol
41、ite.Good manners give a pleasant impression(印象). But how do you eat “properly“? The golden role is to act silently. You should not talk to someone with your mouth full. When eating a five-course meal-a frequent event during the holiday season-guests neednt feel frightened by the variety of knives an
42、d spoons before them: you work your way towards the plate from the outside.Uncertain situations often can be mastered with common sense. For example, many unknown salad(沙拉) greens can be difficult to tell from one another, but you can cut them all with a knife. The napkin remains subject special car
43、e. The correct way is to fold it in half and lay it on your lap (膝上).If you leave your place, you should always place your napkin next to the plate. After the meal is over, both cloth and paper napkins are folded and not thrown onto the plate.The proper table manners also can serve professional adva
44、ncement. If a choice has to be made among several people for an important position, the employer may choose to lunch with them. Those who make noise with their lips certainly wont stand a chance.（分数：4.00）(1).How would you understand “table manners“ in the title?A. Act properly while eating.B. Choose
45、 proper kinds of food.C. Eat with knives, forks, and spoons.D. Fold the napkin neatly all the time.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Guests who are unfamiliar with table manners often appear at dinner parties feeling_.A. improper B. regretful C. uncertain D. dissatisfied（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the writ
46、er, what is important for good table manners?A. Eating quietly without making noise.B. Sitting still without glancing at others.C. Using knives and spoons one by one.D. Taking care to keep the napkin clean.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The writer wrote the text because he has noticed that good table manners_
47、.A. are completely forgotten by young peopleB. are brought back to people s attentionC. are used when making professional decisionsD. are difficult to learn and practise（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.DCo-operation means working together for the benefit of all. Without co-operation modern society could not exist.
48、Co-operation has been at its best among the farmers in the dry areas of certain parts of Australia and Africa. The fields have been irrigated in these areas. Crops cannot be grown without water. For this purpose, canals and reservoirs have been built. The canals have been cut through the fields of n
49、ot only one farmer. Those who live higher up the valley than the others have permitted canals to be built through their land in order to carry water to the fields of farmers lower down. When there is a long period without rain, all share the water. Instead of taking all the water for them selves, the farmers in the higher land leave enough water for their neighbours down the valley. Farming in the dry areas has bee
