1、公共英语五级-14 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BPart A/B IYou will hear a conversation between Mr. Wang, a visiting Chinese professor who has just returned from a trip to Edinburgh, and Mrs. Gross, the hostess of the family with which Mr. Wang is staying. As you listen, answer
2、Questions 110 by circling BTRUE/B or BFALSE/B. You will hear the conversation BONLY ONCE/B. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 110./I（分数：10.00）(1).Professor Wang went on a lecture tour to Edinburgh.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Wang visited the lake area by himself.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Gross feels rathe
3、r jealous of Wang as he himself has not been able to visit Edinburgh.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(4).The British usually have more opportunities to see their country than foreign visitors.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(5).Mr. Gross has never traveled by air before.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(6).It did cost Professor Wang much in tak
4、ing and developing those photos.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(7).Wang is quite reluctant to show Gross his pictures.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(8).Gross says he is particularly impressed by a photo showing a castle.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(9).Professor Wang enriched his experience in Britain through his trip.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(1
5、0).Wang forgot the time and is almost late for his airplane.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：3.00)BIQuestions 1113 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1113./I/B（分数：3.00）(1).What was NOT true about the professor?（分数：1.00）A.He believed in what he taught.B.He
6、 would telephone his students sometimes.C.He was full of honour.D.He would talk about paintings, recordings and pieces of sculpture in class.(2).According to the speaker, what can make learning more lasting?（分数：1.00）A.Sense of humor.B.Imaginative explanation.C.Well prepared and clearly delivered lec
7、tures.D.Getting on with the professor well.(3).What quality of the Italian professor does the speaker NOT mention?（分数：1.00）A.His devotion to teaching.B.His easy-going manners.C.His capacity of sculpturing.D.His lively wit.三、BIQuestions (总题数：1，分数：3.00)(1).What are the speakers trying to do?（分数：1.00）A
8、.Visit the new restaurant.B.Watch a parade.C.Have a picnic.D.Go to the beach.(2).How does the man feel about the rain?（分数：1.00）A.Excited.B.Confused.C.Afraid.D.Surprised.(3).What will the speakers probably do next?（分数：1.00）A.Go home.B.Go to a restaurant.C.Unpack the car.D.Put a dry blanket under the
9、tree.四、BIQuestions (总题数：1，分数：4.00)(1).What was the most serious problem facing William I?（分数：1.00）A.The threat from France.B.The problem with economy.C.His rivals in the court.D.The confusions of society.(2).What were the followers of William I most interested in?（分数：1.00）A.Larger fortunes.B.More fi
10、ghtings.C.Obedience of their own subordinates.D.Restoration of their previous positions.(3).Who helped the judges with the decision of lawsuits?（分数：1.00）A.Local scholars on law.B.Local ordinary people.C.Followers of the judges.D.Investigators of the eases.(4).Who became members of the Petty Jury?（分数
11、：1.00）A.Those who helped before the court was open.B.Those who had something to do with cases.C.Those who were involved in the final decision.D.Those who were assistants of the judges.五、BPart C/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)(1).What kind of fuse is usually fixed in a three-pin plug?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Among the
12、three different colored wires contained in most cables, which is the live wire?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Which wire is not contained in a two-core cable?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).As far as the covering of the cable is concerned, what kind of rubber is required for appliance involving high temperature?（分数：1.00）填
13、空项 1:_(5).What will happen to the appliance if you make a mistake in wiring-up a three-pin plug?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).Besides a pair of wire strippers and a little insulation tape, what are the other two basic tools you need in doing this job according to the speaker?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).How long will
14、you strip the flex so as to expose the three insulated wires?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).Which screw must you loosen first in order to fit the wires into the plug?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(9).The green and yellow striped wire goes to _.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(10).Which wire goes to the terminal with the fuse?（分数：1.00）填空项 1
15、:_六、BSection Use o(总题数：20，分数：20.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.According to Van Galen some home-schoolers believe that _.（分数：1.00）A.public schools take up
16、 a herdlike approach to teaching childrenB.teachers in public schools are not as responsible as they should beC.public schools cannot provide an education that is good enough for their childrenD.public schools are the source of bureaucracy and inefficiency in modem society22.Public schools are softe
17、ning their position on home-schooling because _.（分数：1.00）A.there isnt much they can go to change the present situationB.they want to show their tolerance of different teaching systemsC.home-schooling provides a new variety of education for childrenD.public schools have so many problems that they can
18、not offer proper education for all children23.Home-school advocates are of the opinion that _.（分数：1.00）A.things in public schools are not so bad as has often been saidB.their tolerance of public education will attract more kids to public schoolsC.home-schooling is superior and, they will not easily
19、give inD.their increased cooperation with public school will bring about the improvement of public education24.According to the passage, home-schoolers are those who _.（分数：1.00）A.engage private teachers to provide additional education for their childrenB.educate their children at home instead of sen
20、ding them to schoolC.advocate combining public education with home schoolingD.dont go to school but are educated at home by their parents25.Most home-schoolers opposition to public education stems from their _.（分数：1.00）A.respect for the interests of individualsB.worry about the inefficiency of publi
21、c schoolsC.concern with the cost involvedD.devotion to religion八、BText 2/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.According to the passage, now that the slum dwellings have gone, _.（分数：1.00）A.no one does anything at all in those areasB.urban theatrical life has gone, tooC.rebuilding can start almost immediatelyD.the area
22、 is extremely unattractive27.From the style in which its written, this passage was almost certainly taken from _.（分数：1.00）A.an official local planning reportB.a novel set in BirminghamC.a history of the Industrial RevolutionD.a sociology textbook28.The past few decades in Birmingham have proved that
23、 slum clearance _.（分数：1.00）A.will usually take longer than expectedB.creates as many problems as it solvesC.often raises racial issuesD.always achieves its aims, if well planned29.According to the author, a number of Birmingham City football fans _.（分数：1.00）A.seem to be reluctant to continue support
24、ing their teamB.are as rebellious as any other clubs supportersC.get necessary release from watching their team playD.are concerned about the future of that part of Birmingham30.What did people think about tower blocks when they were first built?（分数：1.00）A.Town planners thought they were badly conce
25、ived.B.The public compared them with rural housing.C.The man in the street mistrusted them.D.People thought them an improvement on suburban housing.九、BText 3/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.The word “scuba“ is _.（分数：1.00）A.a certain divers nameB.an original English wordC.named by the inventorD.the first letters
26、of five English words32.During the period 14901979 the main progress mentioned in this passage was _.（分数：1.00）A.an Italian professor invented a large air bagB.men invented the best diving devicesC.an Italian painter designed a complete diving suitD.the air bag33.Siebes invention was not a perfect on
27、e, because _.（分数：1.00）A.too great a supply of air could result in a sudden rise to the surfaceB.a sudden dive into deep water could cause the crushing of the bodyC.the air pipe attached to a machine could be above the surfaceD.Both A and B34.The German, Augustus Siebe, invented the “hard-hat suit“ w
28、hich was used _.（分数：1.00）A.for nearly a hundred yearsB.for almost a thousand yearsC.for over a centuryD.for a century or so35.An invention of an Italian professor _.（分数：1.00）A.gave later inventors the idea of moving air around in diving devicesB.can “clean“ the airC.was used to remove moistureD.was
29、nothing but a plan十、BPart B/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十一、BPart C/B(总题数：10，分数：10.00)41.has a driver seat that can be adjusted to fit most people?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_42.offers a poor view even when the mirrors are used?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_43.gives the most space for tall passengers i
30、n the back?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_44.has a convenient way to extend the space for suitcases?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_45.is most likely to suffer damage to the petrol supply in the case of frontal collision?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_46.offers the most easily tuned radio?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_47.would remain silent in the event of t
31、heft?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_48.allows easy access to the back seats?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_49.has the best engine design in terms of saving money?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_50.has its handbook criticised?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十二、BSection Writi(总题数：1，分数：25.00)51.ISome people claim that television is good for children because it ge
32、ts children cleverer by watching it, while others think that television is bad for children. Write an article to express your point of view on this topic. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on BANSWER SHEET 2/B./I（分数：25.00）_公共英语五级-14 答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection List
33、e(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BPart A/B IYou will hear a conversation between Mr. Wang, a visiting Chinese professor who has just returned from a trip to Edinburgh, and Mrs. Gross, the hostess of the family with which Mr. Wang is staying. As you listen, answer Questions 110 by circling BTRUE/B or BFALSE/B. You w
34、ill hear the conversation BONLY ONCE/B. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 110./I（分数：10.00）(1).Professor Wang went on a lecture tour to Edinburgh.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：听力原文1-10 G: Hello, Professor Wang. Nice to see you back again. How was your trip to Edinburgh? W: It was fascinating. I didnt ev
35、en think about coming back. I paid a visit to the University of Edinburgh, and spent three whole days lecturing on Chinese folklore to a group of international students. G: Well done! Well, how did you like the city? W: Very much indeed. It is a very attractive city. I spent one day in the city visi
36、ting those fantastic castles and museums. I never expected there to be so many places of interest in one city. And I was lucky as to have bumped into a former student of mine. He is doing his PhD at the Department of Applied Linguistics, Edinburgh University. He took me to the lake area the followin
37、g day. Where I saw elegant peaks, beautiful lakes and exotic rocks. It was very impressive. G: Boy, that sounds inviting. I really envy you. I must make a trip to that area one of these days. W: Are you kidding? I cant believe that as a native of England, you have never been to Edinburgh. G: Thats n
38、othing strange about it. In fact, many foreigners have more opportunities to see Great Britain than many of the British who have lived here all their lives. Would you believe me that I have never been on board of a plane? W: That is hard to believe. I always thought that you British have more opport
39、unities to travel. However, Ill take your word for it. G: Did you take a lot of photos there7 W: Yes. I took a lot of pictures, some prints and some slides, too. It cost me a small fortune to have them developed and printed. G: I believe it did. Everything is expensive in Britain. Well, may I have a
40、 look at your photos? W: By all means. Here is my album. G: Thank you. Say, Professor Wang, you are quite artistic. I like the way you arrange your photos. My word! You have lots of good shots here. I especially like this one. The castle looks so gracious against the blue sky and the white clouds. W
41、: We spent almost a whole morning at the Castle Museum. It was charming. When I got on top of the hill, I had a birds-eye view of the city. It was incredibly beautiful. G: You certainly had a good time in Edinburgh. And its so interesting for me to see things through a foreigners eye. I am also quit
42、e impressed that you are such a good photographer. W: Thank you. This trip has really helped me to know more about England. By the way, have you got the time? G: Its a quarter to ten. W: Oh, dear! Im afraid Ive got to fly. I have an appointment at ten. fade out(2).Wang visited the lake area by himse
43、lf.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：(3).Gross feels rather jealous of Wang as he himself has not been able to visit Edinburgh.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：(4).The British usually have more opportunities to see their country than foreign visitors.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：(5).Mr. Gross has never traveled by air before.（分数：1.
44、00）A.正确 B.错误解析：(6).It did cost Professor Wang much in taking and developing those photos.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：(7).Wang is quite reluctant to show Gross his pictures.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：(8).Gross says he is particularly impressed by a photo showing a castle.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：(9).Professor Wang en
45、riched his experience in Britain through his trip.（分数：1.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：(10).Wang forgot the time and is almost late for his airplane.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：3.00)BIQuestions 1113 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1113./I/B（分数：3.00）(1).What was NOT true about the professor?（分数：1.00）A.He believed in what he taught.B.He would telephone his students sometimes.C.He was full of honour.D.He would talk about paintings, recordings and pieces of sculpture in class. 解析：听力原文11-13 Perhaps the most vital person I have ever met is an I
