2015年公共英語二級考試模擬試卷

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第一節(jié) 單項填空 從A、B、C和D四個選項中,選出可以填入空白處的選項,并在答題卡1上將該項涂黑
    21、He found it necessary for us __________from each other. A.to help and learn B.helping and learning C.to learn and to help D.learning and helping
    22、 --I think it' s going to be a big problem. --Yes, it could be. I wonder we can do about it. A.if B.how C.what D.that
    23、 On reaching the top floor I suddenly realized that I ________my book on the service desk. A.leaves B.left C.had left D.was left
    24、 I first met Mary three years ago when we___________in a middle school togemer. A.haVe worked B.had been working C.were workdng D.had worked
    25、 Nowhere else in the world __ more attractive scenery than in Switzerland. A.you can find B.is found C.can you find D.has been found
    26、 --I am still working on my project. --Oh, you'll miss the deadline. Time is _________ A.running out B.going out C.giving out D.losing out
    27、 --What about the book? --Oh very good. It's worth ________a second time. A.reading B.being read C.to read D.to be read
    28、 It was in China __ the agreement was signed. A.What B.which C.that D.where
    29、 How much __________ she looked without her glasses! A.well B.good C.best D.better
    30、 I felt so bad all day yesterday that I decided this morning I could not face day like that. A.other B.a(chǎn)nother C.the other D.others
    31、-- Don' t stop trying. --________Success is coming. A.Yes, we don' t B.Yes, we' ll try our best C.No, of course not D.No, you can' t
    32、 Mr.Grey has two sons,_________are famous dancers. A.bom tlley B.bom of mem C.they bom D.botll of whom
    33、 She___________seVeral jackets and finally picked out a blue one. A.went on B.took on C.tried on D.put on
    34、 There are _________students playing basketball in the room. A.score of B.scores of C.two scores D.two score of
    35、 From here, you can see the bridge ________ construction. A.in B.on C.under D.with 第二節(jié) 完形填空 閱讀下面短文,從短文后所給各題的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中選出能填人相應(yīng)空白處的選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
    36、 回答36-55題 After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced 36__________for a few days, I was 37__________to wait tables on my own. All went 38__________that first week. When Saturday night came, I was luckily 39__________the tables not far from the kitchen. 40__________, I still felt it a little hard to carry the heavy trays(托盤). : Before I knew it; the 41__________was full of people. I moved slowly, 42__________ every step. I remember how 43__________" I was when I saw the tray stand near the tables. It looked different from the one I was 44__________ on. It had nice handles, which made it 45__________to move .around. I was 46__________ with everything and began to 47__________ I was a natural at this job. Then an old man came to me and 48__________, "Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved 49__________ you work. It seems your tray stand has been very 50__________to you, but we are getting ready to 51__________ now, and my wife needs her 52__________ back. " At his his 53__________did not get across. Then, I got it. I had set my trays on his wife' s ortho- pedic walker(助聽器). My face was 54 __________I wanted to get into a hole and 55__________
    A.manager B.a(chǎn)ssistant C.cook D.waitress
    37、 A.promised B.invited C.a(chǎn)llowed D.a(chǎn)dvised
    38、 A.well B.quickly C.safely D.wrong
    39、 A.left B.given C.brought D.shown
    40、 A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Finally
    41、 A.kitchen B.street C.restaurant D.table
    42、 A.minding B.changing C.taking D.saving
    43、 A.a(chǎn)ngry B.calm C.sad D.happy
    44、 A.fixed B.trained C.loaded D.waited
    45、 A.slower B.lighter C.quieter D.easier 46、 A.pleased B.a(chǎn)ngry C.unsatisfied D.complaining
    47、 A.believe B.a(chǎn)gree C.regret D.pretend
    48、 A.said B.a(chǎn)sked C.complained D.a(chǎn)dvised
    49、 A.letting B.making C.watching D.having
    50、 A.useful B.familiar C.unusual D.interesting
    51、 A.rest B.order C.eat D.leave
    52、 A.bag B.walker C.tray D.coat
    53、 A.idea B.praise C.message D.need
    54、 A.cold B.full of joy C.pale D.on fire
    55、 A.lie B.hide C.defend D.stay 第三部分 閱讀理解 56、 回答56-75題 Computer programmer David earns $ 40,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank to let him have a credit card. Instead, he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool. David' s firm releases two new games for the fast growing computer market each month. But David' s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage (抵押貸款), or get credit cards. "I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs. " he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. "Unfortunately,computing was not part of our studies at school," he said; "but I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. " David added, "I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear. "
    In what way is David different from people of his age? A.He often goes out with friends. B.He lives with his mother. C.He has a handsome income. D.He graduated with six O-levels.
    57、 What is one of the problems that David is facing now? A.He is too young to get a credit card. B.He has no time to learn driving. C.He has very little spare time. D.He will soon lose his job.
    58、 Why was David able to get the job in.the company? A.He had done well in all his exams. B.He had written some computer programs. C.He was good at playing computer games. D.He had learnt to use computers at school.
    59、 Why did David decide to leave school and start working? A.He received lots of job offers. B.He was eager to help his mother. C.He lost interest in school studies. D.He wanted to earn his own living.
    60、回答60-79題 Roben spring a 19th century forger(偽造者),did well in his job mat he was able to make his living for l5 years by selling false signatures of famous Americans.Spring was bom in Englandin l813 aIld arriVed in Philadelphia in l858 to open a bookstore. At first he made some money byselling his small but real collection of early US autographs(親筆簽名).Discovering his ability atcopying handwritin9,he began t01eam the signatures of George Washington and Ben Franklin aIldwrite mem on me title pages of old books.To reduce the chance of being discoVered,he sent hisworks to England and Canada for sale. Forgers haVe a dimcult tiIne selling their products. A forger can’t go to a respectable buyerbut must deal with people who don’t have much knowledge in the field.Forgers haVe many waysto make their works look real.F()r example,they buy 01d books to use the aged paper of me titlepage,and they treat paper alld ink with chemicals. After the Civil War,Britain was still fond of me soumem states,so,Spring inVented a re-spectable lady kllown as Miss FaIlny Jackson,me only daughter of General“Stone Wall”Jackson.For several years Miss Fanny’s money problems forced her to seH a great number of letters belong-ing to her famnous father.Spring had to work very hard to satisfy the demaIld.All this actiVity didnot preVent Spring dying in poVerty.
    Why did Spring sell his false autographs in England and Canada? A.There was a greater demand tllere than in America. B.There was less chance of being discoVered mere. C.Britain was Sprin9’s birthplace. D.The prices were higher in England and Canada.
    61、 Robert Spring spent l5 years_________. A.mnning a bookstore in Philadelphia B.writin91etters to Miss Fanny Jackson C.a(chǎn)s a forger D.a(chǎn)s a respectable seller
    62、 According to the passage,forgers are usually sold to_________. A.experts B.persons who aren ’t experts C.book seuers D.owners of old books
    63、 Who was Miss Fanny Jackson? A.The only daughter of General“Stone Wall” Jackson B.A lime known girl who sold her famer’s letters to Robert Spring. C.Robert spring’s daughter. D.An imaginary person created by spring.
    64、回答64-83題 Millions of hamburgers are eaten by people in every corner of the world every day. Together with hot dogs and Coca-Cola, hamburgers have been the most important American contribution(貢獻) to international eating habits . The name "hamburger" has nothing to do with ham( 火腿). It is believed that the hamburger was first brought to the United States by Germans from the city of Hamburg some time in the 1850s. From then on the hamburger became a kind of popular American fast food. Now young people in Asia, Europe and South America have learned to eat while on the move;a hamburger in one hand and a soft drink in the other. There have been cries to anger from Italy and Spain about the shortening of the usual lunch break. Instead, young people have discovered a lunch for which they don't have to stop at all. However, there are clouds over the hamburger-' s world. People who concern about health dislike the high animal fat in the hamburger. They think the time saved seems a high price to pay for poor health. The packages in which hamburgers are usually served are causing serious pollution problems in many large cities. Big hamburger companies are destroying large areas of South American rainforest to produce the cheap meat they need. So, will the hamburger celebrate its next century?
    In which way do hamburgers change people' s eating habits? A.People can have their meals at any time of the daY. B.They can be served in any restaurant. C.People can have them with soft drinks. D.Meal time can be greatly reduced.
    65、The hamburger, as a kind of popular American fast food, __________. A.has a history of over one hundred years B.was brought to Europe in the 1850s C.is usually eaten with the hot dog D.is better served in Hamburg 66、 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.Young people in Europe don't stop to buy hamburgers. B.It is suggested that hamburgers be eaten with both hands. C.Some people in Europe don' t like to reduce their lunch break. D.Young people in many countries are learning how to eat in their cars.
    67、 The writer doesn' t believe that __________. A.packages for hamburgers are polluting many big cities B.hamburgers will remain popular for the following 100 years C.the meat in hamburgers can cause health problems D.cattle raising leads to the destroying of rainforest
    68、回答68-87題 8:30 P.M. Outlook Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you update with all that' s new in fheworld of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage toscreen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of thepast. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with thepopular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine. 9:00 P.M.DiscoveryWhen a 10-year-old boy gets a first-class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of geniusescome from? Is it all in the genes or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have achild who might become a genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film. BarryJohnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the an-swer. 10:00 P. M. Science & Health Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is "yes", according to theresearchers at Johns Hopking and three other medical centres. After a study of 800 persons with highblood pressure, they found that after 6 months those devoted to weight loss exercise and eating alow-salt, low-fat food--lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus,35% of them dropped into the"normal" category(范湊)This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reducetheir blood pressure to a level similar to what' s achieved with Hypertension drugs.
    The main purpose of writing these three texts is__________. A.to invite people to see films B.to invite people to topic discussions C.to attract more students to attend lectures D.to attract more people to watch TV programs
    69、 Who will be most probably interested in Discovery? 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 children to become another Albert Einstein. D.Children who are interested in playing chess.
    70、 In Science & Health, "Johns Hopking" is_________. A.a(chǎn) famous university B.a(chǎn) medical centre C.a(chǎn) well-known doctor D.a(chǎn) drug company
    71、 Accordjng t0Ⅱ1e mird text,which of me following has almost tlle same effect as Hypertension dlllgs? A.Exercise plus a healtlly diet. B.Loss of thirteen pounds in weight. C.six months of exercise wimout drugs. D.Low—salt and low—fat food.
    72、 回答72-91題 “How far is it to me next village?”the American asks a man sitting by the side of me road.Insome countries,because ttle man realizes mat the traveler is tired and eager to get to his destination(目的地),he will politely say“Just down the road”.He tllinks this is more encouraging,gent-ler,and therefore the wanted answer.So the American ddves mrough me night,getting more andⅡlore aIlgfy,feeling“tricked”.He minks the man purposely cheated hiIll,for obViously he musthave known the distance quite weU. Had conditions been turned over,me American would have felt he was“cheating"the driver ifhe had said the next town was close when he knew it was really l5111iles funher on.Though,he,t00,would be sympathetic(同情的)to me weary driver ,he would say“You haVe a good way to goyet;it is at least l5 miles”.The driver might be disappointed,but he would know What to expect.Whether to be concect or polite leads to many misunderstaIldings between people of differem cultures.If you are aware of the situation in advance,it is sometimes easier to recogllize tlle pmblem.
    rnle man at the madside tells the Americall it is close to吐le next village because_________. A.he is playing a tick on him B.the American expects me answer C.he doesn’t know me exact distallce at all D.he wants to encourage him to go further
    73、 We learn this passage that AInericans_________. A.a(chǎn)re good at cheating B.a(chǎn)re p01ite to aIlybody C.a(chǎn)re sympathetic but honest D.haVe no sympathy for others
    74、 If you ask an American how far it is from the next ViUage,he will_________. A.teu you the exact distaIlce if he knows it B.tell you it is close although he knows it isn’t C.say tllat he doesn’t lmow and encourage you to go on D.decide whetller you are tired or not,and then giVe you an answer
    75、 The short passage advises us to_________. A.be polite but honest to foreigners B.learn customs of different countries C.deci(1e whemer to be p01ite according to different cultIlres D.tell more tnlms to Americans than to people from other countries 第一節(jié) 短文改錯(76~85題) 76、回答76-85題 When the sun started to set, Jim headed for home. He had hunted long enough:..Just thenhe saw there was, 30 feet in front of him, a wolf.When the sun started to set, Jim headed for home. He had hunted long enough:..Just then he saw there was, 30 feet in front of him, a wolf. Jim looked around. There were other wolfs in the 76.__________ woods in his right, who were waiting for their 77.__________ leader move. The boy did not lift his gun. His 78.__________ heart beaten like a drun (鼓). Jim walked on 79.__________ with the leader wolf in front and others behind following him. 80.__________ The leader wolf was full of the fright in back of Jim. Suddenly Jim 81.__________ turned back and shot at the front wolf. Then the others 82.__________ stopped short, and Jim started to run. He looked back 83.__________ and saw the beasts stand around the dead body of 84.__________ their leader. Without their leader, they were 85.__________ so brave. ___________
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    第二節(jié) 書面表達 86、 假設(shè)你是王霞,計算機專業(yè),即將畢業(yè),現(xiàn)在想要申請去美國留學(xué),就此寫一封100詞左右的英文申請信。要點: 1.簡單的自我介紹 2.申請理由 注意:可以適當(dāng)添加細節(jié),以使行文連貫。