1、公共英语二级-689 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 do the speakers already have?A. Some chairs.B. A fridge and a dressing table.C. A fridge and a dinner table.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).What does half board include?A. Breakfast and lunch.B. Breakfast and dinner.C. A
2、ll meals.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What does the woman imply?A. She will invite Cathy.B. She doesnt want to invite Cathy.C. Cathy will go to the party by herself.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).Where did the man drive to?A. Bookstore. B. Library. C. Town.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).What is the woman working on?A. A newspaper. B
3、. An article. C. Her homework.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)听下面一段对话，回答下列问题。（分数：2.00）(1).Where does the conversation take place?A. On plane. B. On train. C. At cinema.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).What is the seat number of the man?A. 6A. B. 7A. C. 8A.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.听下面一段对话，回答下列问题。（分数：3.00）(1).Which color
4、 did the woman ask for at first?A. Pink. B. Green. C. Black.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).How much did the woman pay?A. 12 pounds 5 cents.B. 12 pounds 15 cents.C. 12 pounds 50 cents.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Which color did the woman buy in the end?A. A blue T-shirt.B. A pink T-shirt.C. A yellow T-shirt.（分数：1.00）A.B.
5、C.听下面一段对话，回答下列问题。（分数：3.00）(1).How long has the woman been working in London?A. A few months. B. One year. C. A few years.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Where is the womans hometown?A. London, B. Arnside. C. Lancaster.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What can we learn from the woman?A. She prefers the city life.B. She wants t
6、o go back to her hometown.C. She can not find a job in her hometown.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.听下面一段对话，回答下列问题。（分数：3.00）(1).Why American students dont need to carry a bag?A. They carry a box.B. They have a locker of their own.C. They just carry textbooks.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).What does the girl carry in the day pac
7、k?A. A few books. B. The lock. C. Personal things.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What did the girl notice?A. Many students asked questions.B. The class was noisy.C. There was not a lot of discussion.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.听下面一段对话，回答下列问题。（分数：4.00）(1).What class are they having?A. Reading. B. Writing. C. Listening. D. Sp
8、eaking.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Who is Mr Henry Stone?A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. A researcher.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).How can Mr Henry Stone find so many interesting things for his stories?A. By reading books. B. By imaging.C. By watching people.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).What was the couple doing at the airport?A.
9、 They were taking picture.B. They were buying magazines.C. They were stealing.（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.Hello, I want to see the dentist. Have you made any _?A. apology B. appointment C. booking D. subscription（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.Nowadays, college educati
10、on has put more and more emphasis _ developing the students practical skills,A. on B. in C. over D. into（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3._. Jenny took a taxi instead of a bus.A. In order to be late B. In order not to be lateC. So as to be late D. So as not to be late（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.We dont think David can mana
11、ge a company, _?A. do we? B. dont we? C. can he D. cant he（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.If hasnt been decided _ the meeting will be held or not.A. that B. which C. if D. whether（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.You had better try to avoid _ such a mistake again.A. make B. making C. made D. be made（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.He still
12、couldnt make himself _, though he had illustrated his suggestion twice.A. to understand B. understood C. is understanding D. been understood（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.The performance _ about four hundred students from different colleges.A. counted B. concluded C. involved D. intended（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Sir,
13、the lady said that she caught the boy _ into the house.A. steal B. have stolen C. had stolen D. stealing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.During _ great depression of the 1930s, it is not easy for people to find _ jobs.A. the; the B. a; a C. the; / D. /; /（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Since we are all free tonight. Why not
14、 _ a party?A. has B. had C. having D. have（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.She _ many ways to lose weight, since she became a little bit plump.A. tried B. had tried C. has tried D. tries（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.You must _ that train if you had left home earlier.A. catch B. caught C. have caught D. had caught（分数：1.00）
15、A.B.C.D.14.These two vases are so _ that we cant tell one from the other.A. unusual B. different C. same D. similar（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Would you like another glass of beer? _A. Youre welcome B. Never mindC. Dont mention it D. No, thanks（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Though Johnny felt he
16、 was not good at dancing, he had been encouraged a lot by his mother. “The party tonight will be (36) , why not go with the Lisette and try to make some performance?“ said Johnnys mother. Johnny (37) . For him, the Saturday night usually was the most exciting day in the week. Johnny went to the (38)
17、 at the club with his parents. Johnnys hero, Alcide, played the accordion with the band. However, lately everything had changed. Since now Johnny was not a little boy any more, he was (39) to dance with a girl!When Johnny and his parents arrived at the club, music (40) . Johnny got up his (41) to in
18、vite Lisette. “May I dance with you?“ Johnny asked. “Its my pleasure,“ said Lisette. Johnny tried hard to keep up with Lisettes (42) steps, but he was always one beat behind her. “Johnny has two left feet!“ said Pierre, a friend of Johnnys. Then (43) burst from the crowd. Johnny (44) and ran outside
19、. He decided never to go to another dance party.Three days later, Alcide (45) to Johnnys house for some tomatoes. He happened to hear Johnny was playing the accordion. Alcides eyes (46) . “Can you bring your accordion and play some songs tonight?“ Alcide said. Then he left, leaving Johnny staring op
20、en-mouthed (47) him.At night, Johnny went to the club, he scanned the crowd for Lisette and (48) her. After the band finished their performance. Alcide said, “Dear friends, I got a (49) for you tonight. Johnny is going to join us!“ (50) , Johnny stepped up on the platform. He began his play, and the
21、 band (51) . behind him. He heard cheers, when the song ended. Johnny kept playing until the dance was (52) . “You did very well tonight. Can you play with us again next Saturday night?“ Alcide said. “Yes, sir!“ said Johnny. (53) he went outside, he saw Lisette and her friends standing near the door
22、. Lisette stepped (54) , smiling. “You made a fantastic performance tonight!“ she said.Johnny blushed and said, “Thank you. “ As he walked on, Pierre (55) moved out of the way for him to pass. Johnny patted his accordion. He had never seen Alcide out of the dance before.（分数：20.00）(1).A. difficult B.
23、 different C. same D. equivalent（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. said B. sighed C. smiled D. sap（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. meeting B. platform C. dance D. performance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. expected B. decided C. allowed D. permitted（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. were started B. was startedC. has already started D. ha
24、d already started（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A. brave B. ability C. courage D. feeling（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A. smooth B. slow C. clumsy D. staggered（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A. smiles B. laughter C. cheers D. cry（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(9).A. broke away B. walk round C. broke up D. go back（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(10).A. swam
25、B. danced C. drove D. rode（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(11).A. opened B. closed C. blink D. widened（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(12).A. before B. for C. after D. besides（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(13).A. look B. caught C. discovery D. spotted（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(14).A. surprise B. shock C. story D. result（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(15).A. Shakin
26、g B. Trembling C. Rocking D. Pumping（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(16).A. go round B. joined in C. turned round D. showed off（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(17).A. round B. of C. over D. out（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(18).A. As B. Since C. Because D. So（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(19).A. further B. outward C. backward D. forward（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(
27、20).A. near B. ever C. even D. almost（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)ABoth the knowledge and experience of bright children are enriching, They are seldom held back by mixed-ability teaching. Streaming (按能力分班) pupils has many disadvantages. The child who is not so bright will feel discoura
28、ged if they are at the bottom of the grade.Since intelligence is only one aspect of childrens ability, thus it is not rational to grade them just according to it. Developing the pupils entire abilities is a better choice. It has been found that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all aspects of le
29、arning.Different ways have been applied in the classrooms. The pupils are often asked to work in groups, which gives them the opportunity to learn how to cooperate with others, to share different views, and to develop the leadership skills. They also learn how to deal with personal problems. Pupils
30、not only learn from the teacher but also learn from each other by working in pairs and on individual tasks. They have some formal class teaching as well when it is suitable. Pupils are encouraged to use the school library, They are taught the skills which they need so that they can do this efficient
31、ly. The advanced pupil can do advanced work. No matter what age the children are, they are expected to do their best. They have been given every encouragement to obtain the goal.（分数：4.00）(1).Whats the meaning of the underlined phrase “held back“ in the second line?A. Controlled their studies.B. Give
32、n some back support.C. Prevented from advancing.D. Graded in different classes.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is the chief concern of a teacher according to the passage?A. The development of the pupils intellectual qualities.B. The development of the pupils personal ability.C. The development of the pupi
33、ls group working ability.D. The development of the pupils entire abilities.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Group work helps pupils learn to work on their own.B. Group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be organizers.C. Pup
34、ils learn to develop their reasoning abilities.D. Pupils cant learn how to handle personal problems.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Whats the authors attitude towards mixed-ability teaching?A. Neutral. B. Critical. C. Approving. D. Questioning.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.BThough American people are very proud of their di
35、versity 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 general. Then what makes uniforms so popular in America?Most American people think that uniforms look more professional than civilian clothes. P
36、eople 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 one who wears civilian clothes. Without wearing a uniform, a nurse, a policeman, or a waiter can easily lose professional identity,Uniforms c
37、an 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 save the laundry expenses.The arguments against uniforms mainly lay on their lack of diversity and individuality. Though there are many diff
38、erent 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 some problems. Even though they are long-lasting, their initial cost is often greater than that of civilian clothes. Many uniforms are very
39、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. judge people by their clothesB. respect an operator in uniform as much as in civilian clothesC. hold the uniform in such high regardD. wan
40、t 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 look 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).Peopl
41、e 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).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. Advanta
42、ges and Disadvantages of Uniforms.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.CPeople usually regard a good modern newspaper as a remarkable material for reading. Because it provides a large range of news contains, from local crime to international politics, from sport to business, from editorial page to feature articles, whi
43、ch aims to attract different readers. Besides, the way people read it also contributes to make the newspaper become more remarkable. The readers tend to glance or skim it, instead of reading it completely or straight through.The thing that brings the various contains together in one newspaper is its
44、 topicality (时事性), which means the immediate relation to what is happening in a certain locality at the moment. However, the rapid speed of production also means that some articles appear in a newspaper only has the transient (短暂的) value. Not two people actually read the same paper. What each person
45、 does is to put together his own selection and sequence out of that days newspaper to made up for his own newspaper.Therefore, reading newspapers efficiently means that get what you want from them without missing things you need or wasting time, which demands skills.（分数：4.00）(1).What makes the moder
46、n newspaper so remarkable?A. Uniform style.B. Their readers.C. The article has transient value.D. Wide coverage and the way one reads it.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What can be concluded from the passage about the newspaper readers?A. Read it completely.B. Read things that they need and dont need.C. Usuall
47、y read a newspaper selectively.D. Skim one newspaper to another,（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why a good newspaper offers “a variety“ to readers?A. It wants to satisfy readers of different countries.B. It has to cover things that happen in a certain locality.C. It has to report news from different countries.
48、D. Readers like to read different types of newspapers.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which can be the best title for this passage?A. The Topicality of a Newspaper.B. The Importance of Reading a Newspaper.C. The Characteristics of a Good Newspaper.D. How to Read a Newspaper Efficiently.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.DLearni
49、ng speaking is a huge task for the child. lf he or she wants to do it in a short period, it challenges explanation. Researches show that language learning starts from listening. Children are different greatly in the amount of listening that they do before they begin to speak. The children who start speaking late always listen more. A large amount of children will “obey“ some spoken instructions before they can speak, although the word “obey“ is not as accurate as a desc
