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1、公共英语二级-432 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 does the man want?（分数：1.00）A.Change a new machine.B.Repair the machine.C.Give the machine back to the shop.(2).What will the man do next?（分数：1.00）A.Get a pen for himself.B.Borrow a pen from Susan.C.Offer his

2、 pen to Susan.(3).What does the woman think of the movie?（分数：1.00）A.The male roles are poorly played.B.The characters are not well developed.C.More humor will add color to the movie.(4).Where does this conversation most probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.In a dining room.B.In a restaurant.C.At a superma

3、rket.(5).What will the man do tomorrow morning?（分数：1.00）A.Hand in his report to the professor.B.Go to the cinema with the girl.C.Write a report for his teacher.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)(1).Why doesnt the suit fit the man?（分数：1.00）A.He is too short.B.He is too tall.C.He is unusual.(2).When will the man g

4、et the ordered suit?（分数：1.00）A.Tomorrow.B.In one weeks time.C.The next day.(1).What do people usually do in order to get a table in this restaurant?（分数：1.00）A.They need to book in advance.B.They have to pay first.C.They need to order it first.(2).What does the man mean by saying “maybe its too nice“

5、?（分数：1.00）A.The food will be expensive.B.The dishes are cheap.C.There are some really nice food to order.(1).Which university does the man graduate from?（分数：1.00）A.The University of America.B.Georgian University.C.Ohio University.(2).When did the man graduate?（分数：1.00）A.Two years ago.B.Last year.C.T

6、his year.(3).What did the man major in?（分数：1.00）A.English.B.Business management.C.BA.(1).Where are the woman and boy going?（分数：1.00）A.To the restaurant.B.To a friends party.C.To the supermarket.(2).Which of the following did the woman get?（分数：1.00）A.Chinese onions.B.Strawberries.C.Fresh beach.(3).Wh

7、at can we infer of the boys feeling?（分数：1.00）A.He is impatient.B.He is angry.C.He likes going shopping.(4).Where does this conversation most probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.In a fruit store.B.In a meat store.C.In a market.(1).Where was Abraham Lincoln born?（分数：1.00）A.Indiana.B.Illinois.C.Kentucky.(2)

8、.When did he become President of the United States?（分数：1.00）A.1809.B.1832.C.1860.(3).What is unusual about Lincolns education?（分数：1.00）A.He taught himself.B.He wrote lengthy letters.C.He wrote books for teachers.(4).Why do people remembered Lincoln?（分数：1.00）A.He was a great lawyer.B.He freed the sla

9、ves.C.He was killed by a black slave.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.I saw _ cars and trucks outside the building at dusk. A an amount of B numbers of C lots of D plenty of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.Paracutin was the first volcano in the world which was seen from its birth _ the pre

10、sent day. A to right up B up right to C right up to D right to up（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.Animals can only survive _ the living environment is similar to the earth. A which B whose C what D where（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.New volcanoes may appear _ people do not expect them to be. A whenever and wherever B when a

11、nd where C whatever and wherever D in when and where（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.The professor will ask the student to account _ his absence from the class yesterday. A for B at C on D of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6._ is considered as female occupation. A Dance B Dancing C Dancer D To dance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.Each boy a

12、nd girl _ to go through the checking stand to see if he or she has grown taller. A is B are C be D were（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8._ to be taken good care of. A Young are B Young is C The young is D The young are（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.“She must be in the dormitory now.“No, she _ be there. I saw her in the classr

13、oom a minute ago.“ A mustnt B cant C couldnt D wouldnt（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.My daughter has many strong points, _ being honest is only one part. A for which B of which C in which D with which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Neither his wife nor his parents _ at home today. A is B are C stayed D has（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D

14、.12.Be aware _ those who use the truth to deceive, and make a lie of what is true. A on B with C that D of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.Taiwan is _ the southeast part of China, but Japan is _ the east. A in. in. B in. to. C to. in. D on. on.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14._ travel round the world alone shows that he is f

15、ull of courage. A His deciding of B He decides C His decide D His deciding to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.You _ the manager anything. It was none of his business. A neednt have told B neednt tell C mustnt have told D mustnt tell（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Olympic athletes spend hours training,

16、 starting at an early age. Many athletes are strong and excellent in their sport but never (36) it to the Olympics. (37) who often do dont win medals. Wilma Rudolph (38) made it to the Olympics, she won three gold medals. (39) that was amazing? Wait (40) you hear the rest of the story!Wilma Rudolph

17、was born in 1940. When she was young she had polio (小儿麻痹症). (41) left her without the (42) of one of her legs. Her family helped her (43) massaging her leg every day. (44) she was able to walk (45) a special shoe. (46) about three years she didnt need the shoe (47) .In high school, Wilma played bask

18、etball and (48) track. She broke all the state basketball (49) and won all her track (50) . In 1960, Wilma went to the Olympics in Italy. She won three gold meda Is. (51) , she became a coach, an athletic consultant and director in Illinois. She died in 1994 (52) a brain cancer. Wilma will be rememb

19、ered (53) her courage as a young child (54) her illness and her dedication (55) reaching her goals.（分数：20.00）A.getB.takeC.reachD.makeA.WhileB.TheseC.ThoseD.YetA.had betterB.not onlyC.would ratherD.but yetA.ThinkB.ImagineC.ConsiderD.SoundA.afterB.tillC.whileD.throughA.ThisB.WhichC.ItD.WhatA.strengthB

20、.lengthC.useD.sightA.withB.inC.forD.byA.EventuallyB.PreviouslyC.LuckilyD.EspeciallyA.byB.withC.inD.onA.TillB.UntilC.AfterD.BeforeA.longerB.anymoreC.yetD.thoughA.ranB.jumpedC.walkedD.swamA.teamsB.rulesC.goalsD.recordsA.meetsB.meetingsC.sportsD.scoresA.SoonerB.LaterC.NowD.ThenA.withB.byC.ofD.throughA.

21、byB.forC.inD.atA.overcomingB.treatingC.forgettingD.bearingA.inB.atC.onD.to七、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)APeople in most western countries celebrate Valentines Day on February 14th. It is a special time to send greeting cards called “valentines“ to their sweethearts, friends, parents and other family mem

22、bers. Esther A. Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts became one of the first American manufacturers of valentines in 1847. She saw several British valentines and decided to make her own. She used ribbons, lace, flowers and painted leaves on her cards. She hired a staff of young women to help her make

23、 these cards and took orders from stores. Today valentines are sold in many stores all over the world and may have messages of love or be very humorous. People also send flowers, candy and gifts to those they want to remember on Valentines Day.Children in America decorate their classrooms with paper

24、 hearts and cupids, and may hold classroom parties to celebrate Valentines Day with their classmates and teachers. Older students may have dances at their schools on Valentines Day.Valentines Day in Europe is celebrated in many ways. Children in England sing special songs and receive gifts of fruit,

25、 candy and money. People may bake special buns with caraway seeds, plums or raisins in them. In Denmark, people send pressed white flowers called snowdrops to their friends.However you decide to celebrate on Valentines Day, take some time to tell your friends and family that you love them.（分数：4.00）(

26、1).According to this writing, Valentines Day is _.（分数：1.00）A.celebrated on Feb. 14thB.most popular in DenmarkC.a special holiday for familiesD.first celebrated in America(2).What is the authors purpose of this writing?（分数：1.00）A.Entertain.B.Inform.C.Persuade.D.Describe.(3).Which of the following is

27、an OPINION?（分数：1.00）A.I think it is great Ms. Howland made valentines in 1847.B.Ms. Howland saw British valentines before making her own.C.Ms. Howland took orders from stores for her valentines.D.American children decorated their classrooms with paper flowers.(4).How do people in England celebrate V

28、alentines Day?（分数：1.00）A.Sing special songs.B.Receive gifts of fruit, candy and money.C.Make buns with caraway seeds, plums or raisins.D.Send snowdrops to their friends.BOne day a very wealthy American, Hiram Boost, came to Macassoyou may have heard of Boost, hes in films-and he said he had bought,

29、secretly, a valuable 16th century “old master“. He said, “I know that the English government wont let me take it out of England, but I have a plan to get round that. I want you to paint a pictureit doesnt matter what it is-on top of the old master.“ Hiram then explained that he could quite easily ge

30、t Macassos picture removed from the canvas when he got to New York, without damaging the painting underneath. Well, Macasso painted a picture of a London gas-works on it, and old Boost got the canvas to New York all right and sent it to the firm he knew to have Maeassos painting removed. About a wee

31、k later he got a telegram from the firm. It said: “We have removed the picture of London gas-works, also old master, and are now down to a portrait of Queen Victoria. When do you want us to stop?/（分数：3.00）(1).What do you think is “old master“?（分数：1.00）A.The nickname of Macasso.B.Another name of Hira

32、m Boost.C.A painting by an old master.D.A canvas for an old master.(2).Why did Boost ask Macasso to paint a picture on the canvas?（分数：1.00）A.To cover the original one.B.To make it more valuable.C.To change it from classic to modern piece.D.To describe what London gas-works look like.(3).How many pic

33、tures do you think are painted on the canvas?（分数：1.00）A.Two.B.Three.C.No more than two.D.More than three.CThe celebration of Kwanzaa began on December 26, 1966 and was developed by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga. Kwanzaa is not a religious celebration. It is a festive and joyous celebration of the goodness

34、 of life. It is celebrated by more than 20 million people in the United States, Canada, England, the Caribbean, and Africa. Kwanzaa celebrates the African American heritage, pride, family, community, and culture. The seven-day celebration begins the day after Christmas and ends on New Years Day.The

35、word “Kwanzaa“ means first fruits in Swahili. The celebration takes it roots from the African first-fruit harvest celebrations.There are seven principles of the Kwanzaa celebration: unity, serf-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and lastly

36、faith.The seven principles are celebrated by activities which include singing, dancing, poetry, drumming, other music and feasting. One major ritual of Kwanzaa is the lighting of a candle on each of its seven days. The candles called “mishumaa“ are the colors of the Black Liberation Flag. There are

37、three red candles, three green candles, and one black candle. The candle holder is called a “kinara“.Families at Kwanzaa celebrate the accomplishments of the members of their family during the year, remember their ancestors, commit themselves to working harder to achieve their goals during the comin

38、g year, and to unifying the family.（分数：5.00）(1).It can be inferred from the text that Kwanzaa is _.（分数：1.00）A.a religious holidayB.originally from AfricaC.first celebrated in the USD.invented by the Caribbean(2).“Swahili“ is probably a kind of（分数：1.00）A.soundB.placeC.languageD.season(3).Which of the

39、 following is NOT the principle of the Kwanzaa celebration?（分数：1.00）A.Purpose.B.Creativity.C.Unity.D.Politeness.(4).Which of the following statements is true?（分数：1.00）A.On each day of the celebration, people light a candle.B.The red candles symbolize courage and creativity.C.The black candle stands

40、for the Black Liberation Flag.D.People dance round the candles in every evening.(5).What do people do during the celebration?（分数：1.00）A.Celebrate their achievements.B.Prepare for New Year feast.C.Wish their neighbors success.D.Ask for help from their families.DTyrus Raymond Cobb was born in Narrows,

41、 Georgia in 1886. He grew up in Royston, Georgia with his parents, William and Amanda Cobb. Ty began playing baseball as a child and was a professional baseball player before the age of twenty. Cobb played mostly for the Detroit Tigers and served as their player manager from 19211926. He played base

42、ball for a total of twenty-four years before retiring. Cobb won twelve American League batting titles and was known for his great speed and excellent batting skills. He used both of these as weapons on the baseball diamond. Cobb still holds the record as the all-time leading hitter in the major leag

43、ues, with a 367 lifetime batting average. His career total of 4 191 hits was the major league record until it was broken by Pete Rose in 1985.Ty Cobb was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936 and was one of the first five players to receive this award. Cobb died in Atlanta, Georgia on July 17

44、, 1961 and will be remembered as the great “Georgia Peach“.（分数：4.00）(1).Ty Cobbs interest in baseball began _.（分数：1.00）A.in Philadelphia.B.when he lived in Detroit.C.at the University of Georgia.D.as a young boy.(2).How many years did Ty Cobb play professional baseball?（分数：1.00）A.33 years.B.19 years

45、.C.20 years.D.24 years.(3).What job did Cobb have with the Detroit Tigers from 19211926?（分数：1.00）A.Banker.B.Doctor.C.Player manager.D.Leader of the League.(4).Ty Cobb is called “the Georgia Peach“ because _.（分数：1.00）A.he had won many awardsB.he played for the Atlanta BravesC.Georgia was proud of him

46、D.he lived in Georgia most of his lifeEThe world of music will never be the same since the formation of a band in Liverpool, England in 1956. The Beatles were formed by George Harrison, Ringo Start, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon. Their first hit song “Love Me Do“ was recorded in 1962. The Beatles

47、quickly became the worlds best known pop music group and many people today still regard them as the finest band in the history of pop music. Lennon and McCartney were the authors of most of the songs the group recorded. Harrison also wrote songs often using ideas from Indian music. The drummer of th

48、e group was the famous Ringo Starr and he occasionally sang. For six years the Beatles had hit after hit song. Twenty-eight of their songs were on the Top Twenty record charts and seventeen of these songs reached number one on the charts.The group also had a successful movie career. The comedy A Hard Days Night and Yellow Submarine became very successful movies. People imitated their long hairstyles, clothing, and wisecracking humor. Almost all later pop bands learned from the Beatles. The strong fan following the Beatles was called Beatlemania.（分数：4.00）(1).Who was the