1、公共英语二级-289 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).Where did the conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.At the bank.B.In the restaurant.C.At the post office.(2).What idea has the man got?（分数：1.00）A.Spare ten minutes.B.Get a cup of coffee.C.Have a break.(3).Whats the
2、relationship between the speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Husband and wife.B.Ticket assistant and customer.C.Friends.(4).How is Robin?（分数：1.00）A.Robin is busy.B.Robin is sick.C.Robin is very well.(5).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Tim Smith isnt in right now.B.The caller dialed the wrong numbe
3、r.C.Tim Smith is busy now.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)(1).What time will the woman most probably see the man?（分数：1.00）A.10:00.B.10:30.C.13:30.(2).Which topic will they talk about?（分数：1.00）A.Housework.B.Homework.C.Salary.(1).What do both of the speakers agree on?（分数：1.00）A.British English and American Engli
4、sh are same in meaning.B.Not all the spellings in British English and American English are the same.C.British English is easier than American English.(2).Where does this dialogue probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.In the bus.B.In the hotel.C.In the classroom.(1).When do children start school in the mans
5、 country?（分数：1.00）A.At seven.B.At six.C.At five.(2).What examinations must children take first before going to university in the mans country?（分数：1.00）A.“O“ levels and “A“ levels.B.“O“ levels and “H“ levels.C.“A“ levels.(3).How long do children usually stay at university in the mans country?（分数：1.00
6、A.Three or five years.B.Three or four years.C.Three to four years.(1).Where are Roy and Rock?（分数：1.00）A.In Roys office.B.In Rocks house,C.In a classroom.(2).Why did Rock come into the room?（分数：1.00）A.He worked there.B.He wanted to talk to Roy.C.He wanted to have a letter typed.(3).What was Alan doi
7、ng at that time?（分数：1.00）A.She was taking a rest.B.She was preparing for an exam.C.She was taking an exam.(4).What will Roy do next year?（分数：1.00）A.Go to Japan.B.Change her job.C.Go to night school.(1).What does the speaker do most probably?（分数：1.00）A.Hes a teacher.B.Hes a tour guide.C.Hes a shop as
8、sistant.(2).What does Larp s sell?（分数：1.00）A.Bags.B.Shoes.C.Clothes.(3).What does the bookshop sell?（分数：1.00）A.Chinese books.B.English books.C.English-Chinese dictionaries.(4).Which shop is NOT in the shopping centre?（分数：1.00）A.The Larps.B.The Li Ning.C.The Splend Tea Shop.四、第二部分 英语知识运用(总题数：0，分数：0.0
9、0)五、第一节 单项填空(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.- Dont stop trying.-_. Success is coming. A Yes, we dont B Yes, well try our best C No, of course not D No, you cant（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.-_of his parents liked pop music. - So they did. It is noisy. A All B None C Both D Neither（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.From here, you can see t
10、he bridge _ construction. A in B on C under D with（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4._the determined captain, all the passengers on board wouldnt have been saved. A It had not been for B I4ad it not been for C If it had not for D Not had been for（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.When he was in the countryside, he _ visit the poor
11、 peasants. A used to B was used to C is used to D had used to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.There are _ students playing basketball in the room. A score of B scores of C two scores D two score of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.I _ writing the article by the time you get back. A shall finish B must have finished C have finis
12、hed D shall have finished（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.He failed the exam, _ proved that he hadnt been working hard enough. A that B which C what D of which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.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（分数：1.00）A.B.C.
13、D.10.The police are _ the traffic accident that happened yesterday. A looking down upon B looking forward to C looking into D looking after（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.The famous novel is said _ into Chinese. A to have translated B to be translate C to have been translated D to translate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.-
14、 What about the book? -Oh, very good. Its worth _ a second time. A reading B being read C to read D to be read（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.I dont think there is _ in the book on the desk. A something important B anything important C important something D important anything（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Seldom _ my boss
15、 in such a good mood since I came to work in this company. A I saw B have I seen C I have seen D do I see（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.The professor, together with his students _ capable of doing the skilled work now. A is B are C being D have（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、第二节 完型填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)It was Clarks first visi
16、t to London Underground Railway. Against (36) advice of his friends, he decided to go there after 5 oclock in the afternoon. This is a bad time to (37) in London, because numerous people go home from work (38) this hour. He had to join a long (39) of people who were waiting for tickets. When his tur
17、n came, he had some difficulty in making himself (40) by the man selling tickets. However, he got the right ticket (41) the end and, by asking people the (42) , he also found the fight platform. It was packed tight (43) people. He did not (44) to get on the first train, but he was (45) to move neare
18、r to the edge of the platform so as to be in a better (46) to get on the next one.When this train came in, Clark was (47) forward on to the train by the (48) of people from behind. The doors closed and the train (49) off. He was unable to see the names of the stations where the train stopped, but he
19、 knew that the station he wanted was the sixth (50) along the line. When the train got to the sixth station, Clark got off, feeling good that his (51) had been so easy. But be suddenly (52) that he had come to a station he had never heard of. He explained his difficulty to a man who was standing on
20、the platform. With a (53) on his face, the man (54) Clark that he had caught a train going in the opposite (55) .（分数：20.00）A.anB.someC.anyD.theA.leaveB.visitC.stayD.travelA.onB.inC.atD.byA.groupB.teamC.queueD.crowdA.understandB.understoodC.understandingD.understandableA.inB.atC.byD.onA.routeB.trackC
21、wayD.pathA.forB.ofC.inD.withA.manageB.succeedC.failD.achieveA.ableB.sureC.easyD.possibleA.positionB.stateC.seatD.wayA.hurriedB.crowdedC.forcedD.sweptA.pushB.rushC.dragD.brushA.beganB.droveC.ranD.movedA.pauseB.stopC.placeD.restA.journeyB.travelC.visitD.voyageA.followedB.realizedC.thoughD.recognizedA
22、laughB.lookC.smileD.stareA.explainedB.saidC.toldD.advisedA.directionB.pathC.routeD.journey七、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)AWe walked so quietly that the nurse at the desk didnt even lift her eyes from the book. Mum pointed to a big chair by the door and I knew she wanted me to have a seat. While I watche
23、d, mouth open in surprise, mum took off her hat and coat and gave them to me to hold. She walked quietly to the small room by the lift and took out a wet mop (拖把). She pushed the mop past the desk and as the nurse looked up, mum nodded and said, “Very dirty floors.“Yes. Im glad theyve finally decide
24、d to clean them,“the nurse said. She looked at mum strangely and said, “But arent you working late?“Mum just pushed harder, each swipe (拖) of the mop taking her farther and farther down the hall. I watched until I couldnt see her and the nurse had turned back to write in the big book.After a long ti
25、me mum came back. Her eyes were shining. She rapidly put the mop back and took my hand. As we turned to go out of the door, mum nodded politely to the nurse and said, “Thank you.“Outside, mum told me: “Dagmar is fine. No fever.“You saw her, mum?“Of course. I told her about the hospital rules, and sh
26、e will not expect us until tomorrow. Dad will stop worrying as well. Its a fine hospital. But such floors! A mop is no good. You need a brush./（分数：5.00）(1).When she took a op from the small room what mum really wanted to do was_.（分数：1.00）A.to clean the floorB.to please the nurseC.to see a patientD.t
27、o surprise the storyteller(2).When the nurse talked to mum she thought mum was a_.（分数：1.00）A.nurseB.visitorC.patientD.cleaner(3).After reading the story what can we infer about the hospital?（分数：1.00）A.It is childrens hospital.B.It has strict rules about visiting hours.C.The nurses and doctors there
28、dont work hard.D.A lot of patients come to this hospital every day.(4).Why did mother go to see Dagmar in the hospital?（分数：1.00）A.To give her some message about dad.B.To make sure her room was clean.C.To check that she was still there.D.To find out how she Was.(5).Which of the following words best d
29、escribes mum?（分数：1.00）A.Polite.B.Patient.C.Changeable.D.Clever.BIn July 1994 Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, was struck by 21 pieces of a comet (慧星). When the fragments (碎片) landed in the southern part of the giant planet, the explosions were watched by scientists here on earth. But
30、 what if our own planet was hit by a comet?The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two fragments will probably hit the southern part of the Earth. The news has caused panic.On 17 July, a fragment four kilometers wide ent
31、ers the Earths atmosphere with a huge explosion. About half of the fragment is destroyed. But the major part survives and hits the South Atlantic at 200 times the speed of sound. The sea boils and an enormous wave is created and spreads. The wall of water rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilome
32、tres an hour. Cities On the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drowned. The wave moves into the Indian Ocean and heads towards Asia. Millions of people are already dead in the southern part of the Earth, but the north wont escape for long. Tons of broken pieces are thrown
33、 into the atmosphere by the explosions. As the sun is hidden by clouds of dust, temperatures around the world fall to almost zero. Crops are Mined. Wars break out as countries fight for food. A year later civilization has collapsed. No more than 10 million people have survived.Could it really happen
34、 In fact, it has already happened more than once in the history of the Earth. The dinosaurs (恐龙) were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ago they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit by a space fragment. The dinosaurs couldnt survive in th
35、e cold climate that followed and they became extinct. Will we meet the same end?（分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the authors description of the disaster in 2094?（分数：1.00）A.The whole world becomes extremely cold.B.All the coastal cities in Africa are destroyed.C.The whole
36、mankind becomes extinct.D.The visit of the comet results in wars.(2).Why does the author mention dinosaurs at the end of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Because they Could only live in the warm climate.B.Because they once dominated the earth.C.Because their extinction indicates future disasters.D.Because din
37、osaurs and humans never live in the same age.(3).In writing the passage, the author intends to_.（分数：1.00）A.give an accurate description of the possible disaster in the futureB.prove that humans will sooner or later be destroyedC.tell the historical development of the EarthD.warn of a possible disast
38、er in the future(4).It can be concluded that the passage is most probably part of a (n)_.（分数：1.00）A.horror storyB.news reportC.research paperD.article of popular scienceCIt is often difficult for a man to be quite sure what tax he 9ught to pay to the government be-cause it depends on so many differe
39、nt things: whether the man is married; how many children he has; whether he supports any relations; how much he earns; how much interest he receives; how much he has spent on his house during the year, and so on and so forth. All this makes it difficult to decide exactly how much the tax is.There wa
40、s a certain artist who was always very careful to pay the proper amount.One year, after posting his check as usual, he began to wonder if he had paid enough, and after a lot of work, with a pencil and paper, he decided that he had not. He believed that he owed the government something.He was just wr
41、iting another check to send to the tax-collector when the postman dropped a letter into the box at the front door. Opening it, the artist was surprised to find inside it a check for five pounds from the tax-collector. The official explained that too much had been paid, and that therefore the differe
42、nce was now returned to the taxpayer.（分数：4.00）(1).It is mentioned in the passage that one has to pay tax according to_.（分数：1.00）A.how much education one has receivedB.whether one is single or marriedC.how old ones children areD.where one lives(2).The word “proper“ in the first line of the second par
43、agraph means_.（分数：1.00）A.smallB.bigC.rightD.wrong(3).After a lot of work, the artist thought that he had paid the government_.（分数：1.00）A.less tax than he should haveB.more tax than he should haveC.as much tax as usualD.just enough tax(4).Why did the tax-collector send a letter to the artist?（分数：1.00
44、A.To send him a new tax form.B.To return the money over-paid.C.To remind him of paying the tax.D.To explain the rules of tax-paying.DIt is reported that over 300 million people in China are suffering from nearsightedness (近视). As more children have got eye trouble, their parents hope to cure the di
45、sease by medicine, equip-ment or by correcting the way children read and sit. But in fact the care given to ones eyes should start with the exercise on ones feet. Three methods on how to protect eyes are as follows:Firstly, dont fasten your shoes too tightly. Try wearing loose socks or walking baref
46、ooted at home. When traveling, try wearing cloth shoes so as to make blood circulation (循环) easier.Secondly, walking on tiptoes will help improve ones eyesight, and prevent nearsightedness. Figures show that few ballet (芭蕾舞) performers are nearsighted.Thirdly, rope skipping also does good to ones ey
47、esight. When skipping the rope, one has to react quickly, which excites the brain as well as the eyes. It will also help make one grow taller.Besides foot exercises, it is good to pull ones ears. Pulling the ears 20 times is found to be an effective way to reduce the pressure on ones eyes soon.（分数：4
48、00）(1).To cure nearsightedness, people dont usually_.（分数：1.00）A.depend on medicineB.use equipmentC.think of foot exercisesD.pay attention to correcting the way children read and sit(2).What is the main point the writer is trying to make about the first method?（分数：1.00）A.One should let ones feet be free.B.One should protect ones feet to protect ones eyes.C.One should protect ones eyes to protect ones feet.D.One should learn to walk barefooted at home.(3).Few ballet performers become nearsighted because_.（分数：1.00）A.the reason remains to b
