1、公共英语五级-52 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/BI You will hear an interview about campus life. As you listen, answer Questions 2 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hear the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have 1 minute to read Questions 1 to 10./I（分数：10.00）(1).Je
2、nny doesnt have a heavy load this semester.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Jenny failed in chemistry last semester.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Jenny is a third year student.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Prof. Weston taught Jenny American novel last semester.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Prof Weston will give her two seminars this semester
3、.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).Prof. Weston agrees with Jenny about the theme of Travels with Charley.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).Jenny is very good at watercolors.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).The course of watercolors is unnecessary for those who have experience in oil painting.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(9).Jenny has experience in ske
4、tches.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(10).Prof. Weston agrees to sign her card.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二、BPart B/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)I Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following talk on printing. You now have I5 seconds to read Questions 11 to 13./I（分数：3.00）(1).How old is the earliest surviving examples of Chinese printin
5、g?（分数：1.00）A.It was produced before AD 400.B.It was produced before AD 200.C.It was produced before AD 100.D.It was produced before AD 50.(2).In what way is the “flexo“ process considered better than standard printing?（分数：1.00）A.The newspapers remain thin and flexible.B.The presses can print larger
6、sheets of paper.C.The ink is fast drying and clear.D.The ink can be changed and retested.(3).According to the speaker, what is a disadvantage of the “flexo“ process?（分数：1.00）A.Presses may get clogged with ink.B.Papers get smudged with old ink.C.Reporters prefer the standard method.D.Machines may nee
7、d to be oiled daily.I Questions 14 to 17 are based on an interview about swimming. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14 to 17./I（分数：4.00）(1).Why does the speaker refer to swimming as one of the most beneficial forms of general exercise?（分数：1.00）A.Because no other form of exercise uses so man
8、y muscles in the body so fully.B.Because no other form of exercise provides so much pleasure.C.Because no other form of exercise is so popular.D.Because no other form of exercise is so competitive.(2).What group is the speaker addressing?（分数：1.00）A.Parents of swimmers.B.Tennis coaches.C.Candidates f
9、or the swimming team.D.Competitive runners.(3).The speaker compares competitive swimming with what sport in terms of the athletes age?（分数：1.00）A.Golfing.B.Tennis.C.Football.D.Running.(4).What does the speaker say about competitive swimming?（分数：1.00）A.It is a lifelong sport.B.It may interfere with ac
10、ademic studies.C.It does not offer many financial rewards.D.It is less demanding than other sports.I Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following talk between two students about campus life. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 18 to 20./I（分数：3.00）(1).Where was the woman at lunchtime?（分数：1.00）
11、A.Giving a lecture.B.Discussing political science.C.Working on a science problem.D.Reading twentieth century literature.(2).How do the students demonstrate that they really enjoy professor Howls classes?（分数：1.00）A.They complete all their assignments.B.They study hard for his tests.C.They compete for
12、 the best seats in the class.D.They read all his books.(3).Which of the following best describes Prof. Howls relationship with his students?（分数：1.00）A.Controversial.B.Impersonal.C.Indifferent.D.Cooperative.三、BPart C/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)(1).Who usually take care of the elderly people in the United State
13、s?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).In what aspect did the statistics show of aging Americans?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).What must be provided as people live longer today than before?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).What have the psychologists and social workers started to be as Americans are living longer than ever?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_
14、(5).How do care-givers feel of their own job?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).How many reasons for care-giving have been found by social workers9（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).What would care-givers deserve when they became old and dependent in the future?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).Who are more likely to use community services to
15、 help care for an elderly parent?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(9).Why dont most people put their dependent spouses into nursing homes?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(10).How did the elderly behave when they received care and attention from others?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、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
16、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:_五、BSection Readi(总题数：5，分数：5.00)21.Which of the following is likely to be a topic of the Oprah Winfrey show?（分数：1.00）A.A new type of robot.B.Racist hatred.C.Family budget planning.D.Street viol
17、ence.22.Though the social problems Jerry Springer talks about appear distasteful, the audience_ .（分数：1.00）A.remain fascinated by themB.are ready to face up to themC.remain indifferent to themD.are willing to get involved in them23.Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Op
18、rah Winfrey are_ .（分数：1.00）A.more family-orientedB.unusually popularC.more profoundD.relatively formal24.Despite their different approaches, the two talk shows are both_ .（分数：1.00）A.ironicalB.sensitiveC.instructiveD.cynical25.We can learn from the passage that the two talk shows_ .（分数：1.00）A.have mo
19、nopolized the talk show circuitB.exploit the weaknesses in human natureC.appear at different times of the dayD.are targeted at different audiences六、BTEXT 2/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)26.Hunting cooperatively, lions would try to catch their prey by_ .（分数：1.00）A.seizing its throat firstB.frightening it to deathC
20、.fighting single-handedlyD.rounding it up first27.When the lions go out hunting for food, the males usually_ .（分数：1.00）A.spend most of its energy guarding the familyB.have the task of protecting the young cubs from any attackC.help lionesses to strike at and kill the preyD.are too lazy to do anythin
21、g28.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Lions usually come out in the early eveningB.Male lions often act as attackers and killers when huntingC.Lions do not use the same technique when huntingD.Female lions can kill animals twice their own weight29.This passage b
22、est answers which of the following questions?（分数：1.00）A.How do lions hunt in the wilderness?B.Why are lions afraid of buffalo?C.What is the function of the male lion in the pride?D.How intelligent are animals in the cat family?30.The old buffalo was killed because_ .（分数：1.00）A.he decided to commit s
23、uicideB.he was too old to fight backC.there were five lions against himD.he left the swamp七、BTEXT 3/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)31.According to the passage, the New York Graphics inclusion of photographs contributed to_ .（分数：1.00）A.the closing of newspapers that did not use photographsB.newspapers becoming more
24、 expensiveC.an increase in the number of people reading newspapersD.a reduction in the cost of advertising32.What does the author mean by the statement “A world beyond the immediate community was rapidly becoming visible“ in lines 1516?（分数：1.00）A.Photographs made newspapers more interesting.B.The Un
25、ited States exported newspapers to other countries.C.People were becoming increasingly aware of national and international issues.D.Communities remained isolated despite tile growth of popular journalism.33.Why was there a drop in the price of daily newspapers between 1882 and 1886?（分数：1.00）A.There
26、was a rise in demand.B.Newspapers had fewer pages.C.Newspapers contained photographic reproductions.D.Magazines began to compete with newspapers.34.According to the passage, the expansion of popular journalism was linked to_ .（分数：1.00）A.changes in the distribution systemB.a larger supply of paperC.a
27、n increase in peoples awareness of social changesD.greater numbers of journalists35.Why does the author mention Edward Bellamys novel Looking Backward?（分数：1.00）A.To illustrate how advanced the technology of printing had become.B.To emphasize the influence of the printed word on a society undergoing
28、rapid change.C.To document its prediction about the popularity of newspapers.D.To demonstrate that books had replaced newspapers and magazines as the leading source of information.八、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:_九、BPart C/B(总题数：10，分数：10.00)41.is the headquarter of the S
29、upreme court.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_42.was discovered as early as 1524.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_43.has served as the capital of the country.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_44.is now the largest industrial city in the country.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_45.leads the country in the manufacture of aircraft and spare parts.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_46.is t
30、he largest city.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_47.is the second largest city in population in U. S. A（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_48.has become one of the worlds busiest ports.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_49.covers an area of over 69 square miles.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_50.is now considered the center of industry, transportation, commerce and fina
31、nce in the mid-west area.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十、BSection Writi(总题数：1，分数：25.00)51.Many people think that nowadays people are being subjected to more and more pressure in their work, and thus are having less and less time to relax. Whats your opinion? You should write no less than 250 words. Write your art
32、icle on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分数：25.00）_公共英语五级-52 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/BI You will hear an interview about campus life. As you listen, answer Questions 2 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hear the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have 1 minute to read Que
33、stions 1 to 10./I（分数：10.00）(1).Jenny doesnt have a heavy load this semester.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：听力原文1-10 W: Professor Weston, could I speak to you? M: Come in please, Jenny. How can I help you? W: I need to get your signature on my schedule card here, on the line above advisors approval. M:
34、Sure, but lets look at it over together first. How many courses do you have here? W: Six. M: Six? Thats quite a heavy load. Any particular reason? W: I had to drop my chemistry course last semester when I was in a hospital, so. I need to take it gain. M: So youve already learnt a lot of the material
35、. W: Right. And calculus is a part of the third year requirement. M: Lets see, chemistry. Oh I see youll be in my seminar on modern American novels. W: Yes, Im looking forward to it and the romantic poetry seminar, too. M: Two seminars? That is rather a lot. Can you handle the work? W: I think so. I
36、 know its a graduate course and Im only a junior, but. M: Arent you a bit young? The students usually have a hard time keeping up. W: I know, but American Literature is my favorite interest and Ive done a lot of reading in the field. In fact I attended part of Prof. Johnsons literature class before
37、I was in the hospital. Our first reading assignment was the book Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck. M: Travels with Charley? Its a very good book. W: Yes. It includes descriptions of many different parts of the United States. Steinbeck and his pet poodle, Charley, had lots of adventures. M: Yes
38、. Does the book have any central theme to hold all these adventures together? W: I think Steinbecks theme is the urge to travel that helps capture the curiosity and the desire for new experiences expands ones horizons and motivates all of us towards intellectual growth. M: I see. You seem to know a
39、lot about literature and you certainly arent one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Now. Lets see what other courses you have chosen. W: Watercolor painting and the advanced sketching course. M: Have you ever worked with watercolo
40、rs? W: Ive done very little painting at all. Im a math major, but I enjoy drawing and the course description says that any student can sign up. I assume that means experience in painting isnt necessary. M: Thats right. Theyll be using watercolors instead of oils because they are easier to handle. Al
41、so beginning students can get a good feel for what they can do with painting by working with watercolors. W: My roommate is a chemistry major, but he has done a lot oil painting. If he signed up for the course would he find it too easy? M: No he could work on using techniques he already knows and ap
42、plying them to principles of composition, color and design. Theres something for everyone in this course. W: Do we need to bring our own brushes and colors to class? M: Yes, you can buy them at the bookstore. The department will provide drawing board and any other supplies that are necessary. I hope
43、 you will enjoy it very much. W: It sounds interesting. Ill definitely register today. M: Fine. Now about the advanced sketching course. Have you taken the prerequisite, the beginning-tching course? W: No, thats just one of the reasons why Im here. The catalog says that the advisor can give rmission
44、 to register without the prerequisite. M: Have you got any previous experience? W: I brought lots of sketchbooks full of my work, but I have had no formal training. M: Have you brought any of your work with you? W: Yes, here are some examples, mostly flowers and landscapes. M: They look pretty good.
45、 Well, then Ill be happy to give you the permission and sign the card. However, since you are taking such a heavy load, I insist that you come see me after the first week of classes so that we can make sure this isnt too much for you. W: Whats a promise.(2).Jenny failed in chemistry last semester.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：(3).Jenny is a third year student.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：(4).Prof. Weston taught Jenny American novel last semester.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：(5).Prof
