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1、公共英语二级-128 及答案解析(总分：52.01，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第一部分 英语知识运用(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、第一节 单项填空(总题数：10，分数：10.00)1.We made the bookshelf _.（分数：1.00）A.by the handB.by a handC.by handD.by hands2.I didn“t feel like _, so he suggested _ a taxi.（分数：1.00）A.to walk; takingB.walking; takingC.to walk; to takeD.walking; to take3.

2、What he has done is far from_.（分数：1.00）A.satisfactoryB.satisfiedC.satisfactionD.satisfy4.The further away you go out from the city, _ the scenes are.（分数：1.00）A.the much attractiveB.the attractiveC.the most attractiveD.the more attractive5.Mr Hall _ several mistakes Tom made in the composition and as

3、ked him to correct them.（分数：1.00）A.took outB.let outC.pointed outD.looked out6.Where do you think my kid _ be? He was here a moment ago.（分数：1.00）A.mustB.canC.had toD.ought to7.The truck ran down the hill, and the driver _ ,according to the newspaper, to have been killed.（分数：1.00）A.was reportedB.was

4、reportingC.reportedD.had been reported8.The horse _ the danger and stopped.（分数：1.00）A.sensedB.imaginedC.smelledD.tasted9.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is _ I disagree.（分数：1.00）A.howB.whyC.whatD.where10.We had hoped that our team would win the game, but _ team played very wel

5、l.（分数：1.00）A.any otherB.some otherC.every otherD.the other三、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)It would be of great benefit to you remembering names. 1 no one“s ability to remember names is excellent. Yet this important skill 2 you the advantage in business and personal 3 “A person“s own name is the sweetest a

6、nd most important 4 . “Dale Carnegie 5 in How to Win Friends and Influence People. It is often the 6 to a friendship, a closed business or a new partner- ship. Peter Duper, the 7 of a Boston restaurant, also makes it a 8 to remember names. When one of his old customers 9 him to a friend named Connie

7、 recently, he made 10 to thank her by 11 as she left the restaurant. “From the pleasantly 12 look on her face, I could 13 not only that she would soon be 14 , but also that she would 15 in new customers,“ the owner said. “Remembering one person“s name in 16 can get you 100 new customers.“ 17 someone

8、“ s name, on the other hand, can bring about 18 feelings and make you feel unhappy and uncomfortable. Even 19 , it can make a negative first 20 on others against you long afterward.（分数：20.00）A.SoB.ButC.AndD.OrA.makesB.keepsC.givesD.doesA.lettersB.historyC.affairsD.relationsA.skillB.soundC.signD.sigh

9、tA.thoughtB.spokeC.wroteD.feltA.secretB.resultC.ticketD.knowledgeA.assistantB.ownerC.customerD.friendA.excuseB.troubleC.pointD.promiseA.invitedB.permittedC.broughtD.introducedA.sureB.kindC.clearD.friendlyA.wordB.moneyC.nameD.clearA.satisfiedB.disappointedC.frightenedD.surprisedA.seeB.findC.tellD.hea

10、rA.awayB.backC.happyD.sadA.carryB.takeC.bringD.callA.tradeB.troubleC.timeD.societyA.ForgettingB.AskingC.RememberingD.KnowingA.goodB.hurtC.strongD.comfortableA.moreB.betterC.lessD.worseA.impressionB.imaginationC.expressionD.experience四、第二部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)AAs my train wasn“t due to leave for anot

11、her hour, I had plenty of time to spare . After buying some newspapers to read on the journey, I made my way to the luggage office to collect the heavy suitcase I had left there three days before. There were only a few people waiting, and I took out my wallet to find the receipt for my case. The rec

12、eipt didn“t seem to be where I had left it. I emptied the contents of the wallet, and railway tickets, money, scraps of paper, and photographs fell out of it; but no matter how hard I searched, the receipt was nowhere to be found. When my turn came, I explained the situation sorrowfully to the assis

13、tant. The man looked at me suspiciously as if to say that he had heard this type of story many times and asked me to describe the case. I told him that it was an old, brown-looking object no different from the many cases I could see on the shelves. The assistant then gave me a form and told me to ma

14、ke a list of the chief contents of the case. If they were correct, he said, I could take the case away. I tried to remember all the articles I had hurriedly packed and wrote them down as they came to me. After I had done this, I went to look among the shelves. There were hundreds of cases there and

15、for one dreadful moment, it occurred to me that if someone had picked the receipt up, he could have easily claimed the case already. This hadn“t happened fortunately, for after a time I found the case lying on its side high up in a comer. After examining the articles inside, the assistant was soon s

16、atisfied that it was mine and told me I could take the case away. Again I took out my wallet: this time to pay. I pulled out a ten-shilling note and the “lost“ receipt slipped out with it. I couldn“t help blushing and looked up at the assistant. He was nodding his head knowingly, as if to say that h

17、e had often seen this happen before too!（分数：4.00）(1).The underlined words “to spare“ probably means “_.“（分数：1.00）A.to show mercy toB.to leave over or more than you needC.to be freeD.to use in a small quantity(2).Why did he go to the luggage office?（分数：1.00）A.He went there to get his case.B.He went t

18、here to see a friend.C.He went there to buy something to eat.D.He wanted to ask when the train was leaving.(3).There were a lot of things in his wallet except _.（分数：1.00）A.railway ticketsB.moneyC.photographsD.ID card(4).The writer took out his wallet the second time to _.（分数：1.00）A.search for his re

19、ceipt againB.find some paper to write onC.pay for the serviceD.see if his railway-tickets were thereBTo protect you and your fellow passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA. is required by law to inspect all checked baggage. As part of this process, some bags are opened and inspec

20、ted. Your bag was among those selected for inspection. During the inspection, your bag and its contents may have been searched for items forbidden by law such as fireworks, fuels, gun powder, etc. At the completion of the inspection, the contents were returned to your bag, which was resealed (重新封口)

21、with a“ special“ lock. If the TSA screener was unable to open your bag for inspection because it was locked, the screener may have been forced to break the locks on your bag. TSA sincerely regrets having to do this, and has taken care to reseal your bag upon completion of inspection. However, TSA is

22、 net liable for damage to your locks resulting from this necessary security precaution(预防措施). For packing tips and other suggestions that may assist you during your next trip, visit: WWW. TSATravelTips. us We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have questions, comments, or concerns

23、, please feel free to contact (联系) the Transportation Security Administration Consumer Response Center: Phone: toll-free at (866) 289 - 9673 Email: TellTSA tas. dot. gov * Section 110b. of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001,49, U. S. C. 44901c. -e.（分数：2.01）(1).This leaflet(宣传单)is t

24、rying to（分数：0.67）A.introduce one of the security acts.B.persuade people to contact TSA.C.inform people of baggage inspection.D.warn against the damage of locking the baggage.(2).The leaflet is most probably provided by TSA to those who _.（分数：0.67）A.refused to check in their baggage.B.had their bagga

25、ge selected for inspection.C.kept some damaged items in their baggage.D.left their baggage unlocked.(3).What is the meaning of “liable“ as it is used in the text?（分数：0.67）A.Responsible by law.B.Permitted by law.C.Suitable by law.D.Prepared by law.CWASHINGTON - considering the serious warnings lately

26、 about Internet viruses(病毒), users may don“t use their machines just to keep them safe. In reality, common sense and a few basic tips can keep Internet surfers secure. Anti-virus software is a must, and it should be updated at least once a week to recognize newly viruses. If this is not done, you wi

27、ll meet great troubles. People with broadband Internet connections should have also a firewall. These protect the computer from attacks by hackers(黑客). Then it is time to think about computer habits. Unlike old viruses, which spread only through shared disks, the Internet brings viruses straight to

28、the e-mail box. ff an e-mail with attachment(附件) comes from an unknown sender, or unexpectedly from a known“ sender, it should not be opened. On receiving an unexpected attachment from a friend, experts suggest a telephone call to make sure of the mail“ s source before opening. If you open the mail

29、without any consideration, you will be easily attacked by the hackers.（分数：3.00）(1).Why should anti-virus software be updated at least once a week?（分数：1.00）A.Because the newly published anti-virus software is more expensive.B.Because the previous(先前的) anti-virus software cannot work any longer.C.Beca

30、use the inventors of viruses have suggested this idea.D.Because computer viruses are always developing.(2).Which of the following is suggested by computer experts?（分数：1.00）A.Don“t rush to open any e-mail attachment.B.Never open any e-mail attachment.C.It“s always safe to open an e-mail attachment fr

31、om a friend.D.Whenever you receive an e-mail, you should make a call to make sure whom it come from.(3).Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Something can be done to keep our computers safe.B.Even an e-mail attachment coming from a friend may not be safe to open.C.

32、We should not use our computers to defend ourselves from viruses.D.Anti-virus software made some years ago is hard to protect today“s computers.We have five times travelling every month: four during weekends and one on Wednesday morning. The first place we are going is St. Ives. That“s on the 6th of

33、 August and we will have only 18 seats available because we“re going there by mini-bus. And that“s the day in town with the optional extra of visiting the Hepworth Museum. And then there“s a trip in London on the 14th of August. And we will be on a medium-size coach so there will be 49 seats on that

34、. And the optional extra is visiting the Tower of London. After that our destination is Bristol on the 20th of August. This time we choose a different mini-bus with 16 seats available. Next, we“re going to Salisbury on the 27th of August. And that“s always very popular, for the optional extra is Sto

35、nehenge. So we“re going to take the large coach with 52 seats. The last one we“re going is Bath on the 31 st of August. It“s the Roman city. And we“re going there on the 14 seats mini-bus. It is well worth visiting because the American Museum is w ere we“re arriving.（分数：4.00）(1).Which two trips can

36、take the least number of students?（分数：1.00）A.Bristol and Bath.B.St. lves and London.C.Salisbury and St, Ives.D.London and Bristol.(2).Which of the following two trips can visit the museum?（分数：1.00）A.London and Bath.B.Salisbury and Bristol.C.Bath and St. Ives.D.London and Salisbury.(3).Where is the m

37、ajority of students would rather go to?（分数：1.00）A.St. Ives.B.Salisbury.C.London.D.Bristol.(4).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Students can visit the American Museum in Stives.B.The school organizes trips on Wednesday mornings.C.If you want to be with the least people for a trip,

38、 you can go out at the end of the month.D.Students will go to the first place on a medium-size coach.D8:30 p.m. Outlook Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you update with all that“s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from s

39、tage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine. 9:0

40、0 p. m. Discovery When a 10-year-old boy gets a fast dam degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old child plays chess like a grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes (基因) or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do

41、have a child who might become a genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, John Walt, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer. 10:00 p. m. Science/Health Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is

42、 “yes“, according to the researchers at Tom Smith and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight lossexercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat foodlost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them

43、dropped into the “normal“ category (范畴). This week, Dr. John White will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what“s been achieved with Hypertension drugs.（分数：4.00）(1).The main purpose of writing these three texts is _.（分数：0.80）A.to invite people to see filmsB.t

44、o invite people to topic discussionsC.to attract more students to attend lecturesD.to attract more people to watch TV programs(2).From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about _.（分数：0.80）A.story tellersB.famous starsC.film companiesD.music fans(3).Who will be most probably interested i

45、n Discovery?（分数：0.80）A.Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.B.Children who are good at mathematics.C.Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein.D.Children who are interested in playing chess.(4).In Science/Health, “Tom Smith“ is_.（分数：0.80）A.a famous uni

46、versityB.a medical centerC.a well-known doctorD.a drug company(5).According to the third text, which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drugs?（分数：0.80）A.Exercise plus a healthy diet.B.Loss of thirteen pounds in weight.C.Six months of exercise without drugs.D.Low-salt and low

47、-fat food.EReading is not the only way to gain knowledge of the work in the past. There is another large. reservoir which may be called experience, and the college students will find, that every craftsman (工匠) has something he can teach and will generally teach gladly any college student who does no

48、t look down upon them. The information from them differs from that in textbooks and papers chiefly in that its theoretical partthe explanations of why things happen, is frequently quite fantastic. But the demonstration (示范) and report of what happens, and how it happens are correct even if the repor

49、ts are in completely unscientific terms. Presently the college students will learn, in this case also, what to accept and what to reject. One important thing for a college student to remember is that if Aristotle could talk to the fisherman, so can he. Another source of knowledge is the vast store of traditional practices handed down from father to son, or mother to daughter, of old country customs, of folklore (风俗). All this is very difficult for a college student to examine, for much knowledge and