1、公共英语二级-综合阅读蓄势待发(六)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B阅读理解/B(总题数：5，分数：100.00)Do you want to know something about the history of weather? Dont look for old weather reports. Looking at tree rings is more important. Correct weather reports date back only one century, but some trees can provide an exact recor
2、d of the weather even further back.It is natural that a tree will grow well in a climate (气候) with plenty of sunshine and rainfall. And little sunshine or rainfall will limit the growth of a tree. The change from a favorable to an unfavorable climate can be determined by reading the pattern of rings
3、 in a tree trunk. To find out the weather of ten years ago, count the rings of a tree from the outside to the inside. If the tenth ring is far from the eleventh ring, then were sure that it was sunny and rainy most of that year. If it is near to the eleventh ring, then the climate that year was bad
4、for the tree.Tree rings are important not only for studying the history of weather but also for studying the history of man. Many centuries ago there lived a lot of people at a place in New Mexico. But now you can find only sand thereno trees and no people. What happened?A scientist studied patterns
5、 of dead tree rings there. He decided that the people had to leave because they had cut down all the trees. Trees were necessary to make fires and buildings. So, after the people destroyed the trees, they had to move. In this instance, studying tree rings un- covered an exciting fact about the histo
6、ry of man.（分数：20.00）(1).If you want to find out the weather of twenty years ago, you should study _. A. the twentieth ring B. the tenth ring C. the nineteenth ring D. the twenty-first ring（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).It is understood that in a favorable climate _. A. tree tings grow close together B. trees
7、in New Mexico will grow big and tall C. tree rings grow far apart D. people can cut down most of the trees in New Mexico（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Scientists are interested in studying tree rings because they can tell _. A. a lot about what happened in history B. whether a particular tree was healthy or n
8、ot C. whether people took good care of the trees or not D. how old the trees were（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).By studying the dead tree rings in Mexico the scientist found out _. A. where the people had to go B. why the people had to leave C. how the people left D. what the people had to eat（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D
9、.He stopped traffic on Fifth Avenue like the Beatles or Marilyn Monroe. He could have been president of Israel or played violin at Carnegie Hall, but he was too busy thinking. His thinking on God, love and the meaning of life grace (装饰) our greeting cards and day-timers.Fifty years after his death,
10、Einstein remains the best scientist of the modem time. Looking back 2,400 years, only Newton, Galileo and Aristotle were his equals.Around the world, universities and academies (研究院) are celebrating the 100th anniversary (周年) of Einsteins “miracle (传奇的) year“ when he published five scientific papers
11、 in 1905 that basically changed our understanding about space, time, light and matter. Only he could top himself about ten years later with his theory of relativity (相对论).Born in the age of horse-drawn carriages, his ideas brought about a technological revolution that has made more change in a centu
12、ry than in the Uprevious/U two thousand years. Computers, satellites, telecommunication, lasers, televisions and nuclear power all owe their invention to ways in which Einstein exposed (揭露) a stranger and more complicated reality underneath the world.He escaped Hitlers Germany and devoted the rest o
13、f his life to human rights and peace. He spoke out against fascism (法西斯主义). His FBI file ran 1,400 pages.His letters expose a disorderly personal lifemarried twice and indifferent (漠不关心的) toward his children while absorbed (专注于) in physics. Yet he attracted lovers and admirers with poetry and sailbo
14、at outings.（分数：20.00）(1).In the first paragraph we know that Einstein _. A. had run for president before he worked at his research B. had the gift for politics and music C. was an excellent violinist D. was more a political leader or a musician than a thinker（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why was 1905 called
15、Einsteins “miracle year“? A. Because he topped himself with the theory of relativity. B. Because he wrote five important articles to help people better understand space, time, light and matter. C. Because he published five papers on his theory of relativity. D. Because he made important discoveries
16、of space, time, light and matter.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What does the underlined word “previous“ (line 2, para.4) mean? A. latter. B. before. C. former. D. first.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following is NOT true about Einstein according to the passage? A. When he was absorbed in his research, he
17、 didnt care for his family. B. He tried to amuse his lovers and admirers in his spare time. C. He was so busy with the physical research that he showed no interest in politics. D. His theory led to much improvement in many technological fields.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.In Britain all children have to go to s
18、chool between the ages of 5 and 16. In the U.S. children must go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum (课程). However, the National Curriculum does
19、not apply in Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it will teach. In the U.S. the subjects taught are decided by national and local governments.At 16 students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations. These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability (能力) in any of a r
20、ange (范围) of subjects and may include a final examination, an assessment (评估) of work done during the two-year course, or both of these things. At 18 some students take A-level examinations, usually in no more than 3 subjects. It is necessary to have A-levels in order to go to a university or polyte
21、chnic (综合技术大学).In Scotland students take the SCE examinations. A year later, they can take examinations called HIGHERS, after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate (证书) of Sixth Year Studies. In Scotland the university system is
22、different from that in England and Wales. Courses usually last four years rather than three and students study a larger number of subjects as part of their degrees.（分数：20.00）(1).According to the passage, children have to go to school between the ages of _ in both Britain and the US. A. 5-14 B. 6-14
23、C. 5-15 D. 6-17（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Where are the subjects taught only decided by the nation? A. England and Wales. B. England and Scotland. C. U.S. and Britain. D. Wales and Scotland.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, GCSE examinations taken by students aged 16 include any of a range of
24、 subjects and _. A. a final examination B. an assessment of work done during the two-year course C. both a final examination and an assessment of work done during the two-year course D. either a final examination or an assessment of work done during the two-year course, or both of the two things（分数：
25、5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What conclusion can you learn from the passage about the education in Scotland? A. The education in Scotland is the same as that in England and Wales. B. The education in Scotland is not so good as that in England and Wales. C. The education in Scotland is better than that in Englan
26、d and Wales. D. The education in Scotland is different from that in England and Wales.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.Many years ago, Manhattan Island, which is a part of the great city of New York, was covered with forest. Along the shore were small Indian villages. In fact, Indians were the only people of the is
27、land until 1609. In the spring of that year, Henry Hudson, a famous sea captain, arrived here. He was trying to find a short way to the Far East for Dutch (荷兰的) traders. Henry Hudson did not find a shorter way to the Far East. Instead he reached the shore of North America. He came to the mouth of th
28、e large waterwaythe Hudson River.As he came near to the shore he saw the Indian villages. The Indians offered their furs to the Dutch sailor for glass beads (玻璃珠) and other small things. When Henry Hudson returned to Holland, he showed the fine furs. He told of the rich soil, the streams (河流) filled
29、 with animals. Now Dutch traders began to send many ships to the rich new world across the sea.In 1623 the Dutch took the island as a colony (殖民地). Three years later, they sent their first governor to the colony. The governor thought it best if he bought the land from the Indians. He met with the In
30、dians and smoked the pipe of peace. The Indians thought if the white men wanted to give them pretty glass beads, brightly coloured cloth, and sharp steel knives, they might as well accept the gifts. Those beads and other things would be worth about twenty-four dollars if you bought them today.（分数：20
31、.00）(1).The main aim of this passage is to _. A. say something about the position and early history of New York City B. give readers some interesting and important facts about Manhattan Island C. cause the readers to believe that the Indians were cheated out of an important piece of land D. explain
32、how New York City came to be called Manhattan（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).When did Manhattan Island become the colony of Holland (荷兰) ? A. In 1609. B. In the sixteenth century. C. In 1626. D. In the seventh century.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The settlers bought Manhattan Island from the Indians for only $24 becau
33、se _. A. the Indians were unable to drive the settlers from the land B. the settlers wished to be honest to trade with Indians C. at that time the island was of very little value either to the Indians or to the Dutch D. the settlers wished to be able to say that they had not seized the land（分数：5.00）
34、A.B.C.D.(4).In comparison with 1609, Manhattan Island is today _. A. less valuable B. more valuable C. of the same value D. worth one million dollars（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.In many countries in the process of industrialization, overcrowded cities present a major problem. Poor conditions in these cities, fo
35、r example, lack of housing, and lack of employment, bring about an increase in poverty (贫穷), disease and crime.The over-population of towns is mainly caused by the floating of large numbers of people from the Urural/U areas. These people have become dissatisfied with the life of fanning, and have co
36、me to the towns hoping for better work and pay.One possible way to deal with the problem would be enforcing a registration system (推行登记制度). Only officially registered people would be allowed to live in the towns and the urban population would thus be limited. In practice, however, registration would
37、 be very difficult to enforce; it would cause a great deal of anger, which would finally lead to violence (暴力).The only long-term solution (解决办法) is to make life in the rural areas more attractive, which would encourage people to stay there. This could be achieved by providing encouragement for peop
38、le to go and work in the villages. Education should include training in improved methods of farming and other rural industries, so as to develop a more positive attitude towards rural life.（分数：20.00）(1).What does the underlined word “rural“ (line 2, para.2) mean? A. Of the city. B. Of the country. C
39、. In a bad condition. D. Of huge size.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Large numbers of farmers have poured into towns because _. A. they can hardly support their families on farms B. they are unhappy with their life in the country C. the rural areas are too crowded with people D. they hope to have their own bu
40、siness（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the author, the problem with crowded cities will be solved if _. A. rural areas become cleaner B. the government can provide more jobs C. conditions in rural areas are much improved D. violence could be controlled in cities（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is most imp
41、ortant for people to be attracted to live in the country? A. Their expectations. B. Their attitude. C. Their income. D. Their health.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.公共英语二级-综合阅读蓄势待发(六)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B阅读理解/B(总题数：5，分数：100.00)Do you want to know something about the history of weather? Dont look for old we
42、ather reports. Looking at tree rings is more important. Correct weather reports date back only one century, but some trees can provide an exact record of the weather even further back.It is natural that a tree will grow well in a climate (气候) with plenty of sunshine and rainfall. And little sunshine
43、 or rainfall will limit the growth of a tree. The change from a favorable to an unfavorable climate can be determined by reading the pattern of rings in a tree trunk. To find out the weather of ten years ago, count the rings of a tree from the outside to the inside. If the tenth ring is far from the
44、 eleventh ring, then were sure that it was sunny and rainy most of that year. If it is near to the eleventh ring, then the climate that year was bad for the tree.Tree rings are important not only for studying the history of weather but also for studying the history of man. Many centuries ago there l
45、ived a lot of people at a place in New Mexico. But now you can find only sand thereno trees and no people. What happened?A scientist studied patterns of dead tree rings there. He decided that the people had to leave because they had cut down all the trees. Trees were necessary to make fires and buil
46、dings. So, after the people destroyed the trees, they had to move. In this instance, studying tree rings un- covered an exciting fact about the history of man.（分数：20.00）(1).If you want to find out the weather of twenty years ago, you should study _. A. the twentieth ring B. the tenth ring C. the nin
47、eteenth ring D. the twenty-first ring（分数：5.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 推断题。题干意为“如果想知道 20年前的气候，应该研究_。”从文章第二段最后两句可推知，要想知道 20年前的气候，应该研究第 20条年轮，所以本题的正确答案为 A。(2).It is understood that in a favorable climate _. A. tree tings grow close together B. trees in New Mexico will grow big and tall C. tree rings grow far ap
48、art D. people can cut down most of the trees in New Mexico（分数：5.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 推断题。题干意为“在气候好的时候_。”从文章第二段倒数第二句话“If the tenth ring is far from the eleventh ring, then were sure that it was sunny and rainy most of that year.”可推知，在气候好的时候年轮宽。所以本题的正确答案为 C。(3).Scientists are interested in studying tree rings because they can tell _. A. a lot about what happened in history B. whether a particular tree was healthy or not C. whether people took good care of the trees or not D. how old the trees were（分数：5.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 细节题。题干意为“科学家们研究年轮是因为年轮可以告诉科学家_。”从文章第三段第一句话“Tree
