1、公共英语二级-综合阅读蓄势待发(七)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B阅读理解/B(总题数：5，分数：100.00)A little over a year ago I began training to swim the English Channel this October. I would be 60 years old then. My friend thought I had lost my mind; my wife, though not fearing for my sanity (神志清晰), was somewhat apprehensive (
2、担心的). The question I was asked over and over was this: Why?When a student reporter at Indiana recently asked me this question, I said, “First, let me ask you a question. What are your plans for this summer?“ He replied that he was going to work in a supermarket. I didnt have to say more; he understo
3、od my point.A challenge (挑战) and adventures are welcome whether you are at the age of 20 or 60.But why did I decide to swim the Channel at 60?The Channel has always been the real challenge to swimmers; a test of ability, endurance (耐力), luck and even bravery. It is this challenge that attracts about
4、 i50 swimmers a year who are willing to spend time, effort and money to try it.One fact that increases my interest is that, if I succeed, I will be the oldest person ever to swim the Channel.I dont think Im a superman (超人). I do think I have at least three things going for me: First, I am training h
5、ard. Second, I am a very goal-oriented (有目标的) person for whom this swim has long been a goal. Third, I have a feeling I will be psychologically (心理上) ready.（分数：20.00）(1).Most likely, the author of this passage decided to swim the Channel because he _. A. enjoys a challenge B. does not recognize the
6、difficulties involved (涉及) C. is basically a show-off D. has made a bet (打赌) with others（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the author, _. A. swimming the Channel is a test of temperance (自制力) B. physical training seems to be more important than being goal-oriented C. if he succeeds, he will rest on h
7、is laurels (荣誉) D. many swimmers attempt the Channel every year（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following statements is true? A. His wife supported him. B. Unlike his friends, his wife thought he has lost his head, rather than his mind. C. His wife was not sure whether he was serious. D. His wife w
8、as also a bit worried.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The author of this passage can best be described as _. A. friendly B. careful C. determined D. disappointed（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.Sixty volunteers (志愿者) were alphabetically (按照字母顺序地) divided into two equal groups, Group A to take part in a seven-week exercise pro
9、gram, and Group B to avoid (避免) deliberate (刻意的；有意的) exercise of any sort. On the day before the exercise program began, all 60 men took part in a step-test. This included stepping up and down on a 15-inch bench at 40 steps per minute for 5 minutes. One minute later, the pulse rate (脉搏速度) of each su
10、bject was taken and recorded. This served as the pretest for the experiment. For the next 7 weeks, subjects in the experimental group (Group A) rode an exercycle (a motor-driven bicycle-type exercise machine) for 20 minutes each day. The exercise schedule (日程表) called for riders to ride a relaxed (放
11、松的) way during the first days fide, only holding on to the handle bars and foot pedals (脚踏板) as the machine moved. Then, for the next 3 days, they rode a relaxed way for 50 seconds of each minute, and pushed, pulled, and pedaled actively for 10 seconds of each minute. The ratio (比率) of active riding
12、 was increased every few days, by the seventh week the riders were performing 20 solid (连续的) minutes of active riding.At the end of the seven weeks, the step-test was again given to all the subjects, and their pulses taken. The post-exercise pulse rates of subjects in the experimental group were fou
13、nd to have decreased an average of 30 heart beats per minute, with the lowest decrease 29 and the highest decrease 45. The pulse rates of subjects in the control group remained the same or changed by no more than 4 beats, with an average difference between the beginning and final tests of zero.（分数：2
14、0.00）(1).What did Group B do in their program? A. They stepped up and down on a bench each day. B. They pushed and pulled on exercise handles every day. C. They rode on an exercycle every day. D. They tried not to do any exercise on purpose.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The step-test was given _. A. after ea
15、ch exercise period B. only once, at the beginning of the seven-week period C. at the beginning and at the end of the seven-week period D. twice to the men in Group A and once to the men in Group B（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).When were pulse rates taken? A. After every exercise period. B. Every day. C. After
16、 the step-tests. D. Every time the ratio of active riding was increased.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What might the author continue to talk about after this passage? A. Another experiment. B. Effects of doing exercises on human being. C. The disadvantages of riding a bicycle. D. The feeling of each subject
17、of the experiment.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.Someone said to a man, “Travel and see the world.“ He answered, “Why should I? People are the same. They are born. They die. While they are alive, they have the same feelings. They feel love and hate, happiness and sadness, comfort and discomfort. That is why I do
18、not want to travel. I can learn everything here. Im going to stay home.“The man was right. He was also wrong. People are the same, but people are also different. They all have the same pattern of lifebirth, youth, old age, and death. But these stages of life have different values in different cultur
19、es (文化). Also, while all people have the same feelings, the causes are different. A situation that may bring happiness in one place may not bring happiness in another place.For example, in many countries old age is a happy time. Young people in these countries show respect to the old people. In Kore
20、a, old people are honored and respected. When they are too old to live alone, they live with a son, daughter, or other relatives.In the United States, most old people do not live with their children or relatives. If they have enough money, they buy houses or apartments (公寓) in places where other old
21、 people live. If they are not healthy and strong enough to live alone, they live in special homes for old people. There, strangers take care of them. For them, old age is not a happy time.So we can see that the man who stayed home was wrong. People are different in their customs and their values.（分数
22、：20.00）(1).The man didnt want to travel because _. A. he was too old and in very poor health B. he thought he could learn everything about life without traveling C. he could not speak a foreign language D. he preferred (更喜欢) to stay home to enjoy his old age（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).All over the world pe
23、ople are the same because _. A. they have the same habits and customs B. they have the same stages of life C. they have the same feelings D. both B and C（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).In Korea old people are happy because _. A. they dont have to work any more B. they can stay at home C. they can travel all ar
24、ound the world D. they can enjoy an honored and respected life（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In the United States, most old people are sad because _. A. they want to stay young but can not B. they have to go on working to support themselves C. they are not given enough attention D. they cannot act like young
25、people any longer（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.Mauritius (毛里求斯), an island lying off the southeast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, which is rich in history, natural beauty and culture, has been a popular destination (目的地) for the worlds tourists for many years.The island has passed through the controlling hands o
26、f a number of European powers, including the Dutch, French and British. In 1968, Mauritius won its independence (独立).At present, over half the population of Mauritius is Hindu and another fifth is Muslim. Both groups are descendants (后裔) of workers brought to the island from India by the British. So
27、me Chinese were also brought over to work. There are also descendants of African slaves and Franco-Mauritians, the first settlers of the island.One of the best things about the island is the food. There is a mouth-watering mix of European, Chinese and Indian flavors (风味) and seafood is very popular.
28、A typical (典型的) Mauritian dinner might have Indian chicken curry (咖喱), Chinese pork, British beef and French-style vegetables. Boiled rice is served with just about everything. All that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer.The pleasant tropical climate (热带气候) provides the perfect set
29、ting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorful life. UThis/U makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving. The large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing.（分数：20.00）(1).Which of the following cant be used to describe Maurit
30、ius? A. Most of the people in Mauritius are black. B. Beautiful scenery, rich history and culture. C. Tropical island, lying in the Indian Ocean. D. Delicious food mixed with eastern and western flavors.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which group of the following topics is NOT discussed in the passage? A. Food
31、 and history. B. Scenery and population. C. Location and sports. D. Natural resources and agriculture.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. Mauritius has something similar to the Caribbean or South Pacific. B. Mauritius has a history of less than 40 years.
32、 C. The main food in Mauritius is local beer. D. Mauritius has attracted a lot of tourists all over the world.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The underlined word “this“ in the last paragraph refers to _. A. pleasant tropical climate B. the sea with colorful life C. beautiful scenery (风景) D. the delicious food（
33、分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.Reading is very important to help you learn English. In order to learn as much as you can from reading, you need to read a variety of English. Not only does this book provide different kinds of English, but also it puts forward a good way to check your reading ability.There are altog
34、ether four parts in the book, and they are as follows:Part One is Messages: In this part somebody wants to send information in writing to somebody else. There is a test on timetable and a test on text messages.Part Two is People: In this part all the tests are about people. For example, there is an
35、informal (非正式的) letter between friends. There is formal (正式的) English in biography (传记). There is a job application (申请) as a model to help with your writing, as well as testing your reading.Part Three is Places: In this part, too, many different kinds of English are shown, some informal and some fo
36、rmal. There is the informal English of a holiday postcard. There is also the formal English in a letter of complaint (投诉).Part Four is Things: You will find some descriptive writing in this part. There are descriptions of clothes and of a computer.You can do these tests in any order you like, or you
37、 can do all the tests with a formal or informal text. I enjoyed writing this book and I hope you enjoy using it.（分数：20.00）(1).The passage is most probably written for _. A. students B. test designers C. test takers D. teachers（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).One can find the introduction to a product in _. A. P
38、art One B. Part Two C. Part Three D. Part Four（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following is most probably written in informal English? A. A letter of a friend. B. A computer handbook. C. A letter of complaint. D. A story of a president.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is the best title of the book? A. Imp
39、rove and Test Your Reading B. Help with Your Writing C. Learn Different Kinds of English D. Practice English in Different Ways（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.公共英语二级-综合阅读蓄势待发(七)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B阅读理解/B(总题数：5，分数：100.00)A little over a year ago I began training to swim the English Channel this October. I w
40、ould be 60 years old then. My friend thought I had lost my mind; my wife, though not fearing for my sanity (神志清晰), was somewhat apprehensive (担心的). The question I was asked over and over was this: Why?When a student reporter at Indiana recently asked me this question, I said, “First, let me ask you
41、a question. What are your plans for this summer?“ He replied that he was going to work in a supermarket. I didnt have to say more; he understood my point.A challenge (挑战) and adventures are welcome whether you are at the age of 20 or 60.But why did I decide to swim the Channel at 60?The Channel has
42、always been the real challenge to swimmers; a test of ability, endurance (耐力), luck and even bravery. It is this challenge that attracts about i50 swimmers a year who are willing to spend time, effort and money to try it.One fact that increases my interest is that, if I succeed, I will be the oldest
43、 person ever to swim the Channel.I dont think Im a superman (超人). I do think I have at least three things going for me: First, I am training hard. Second, I am a very goal-oriented (有目标的) person for whom this swim has long been a goal. Third, I have a feeling I will be psychologically (心理上) ready.（分
44、数：20.00）(1).Most likely, the author of this passage decided to swim the Channel because he _. A. enjoys a challenge B. does not recognize the difficulties involved (涉及) C. is basically a show-off D. has made a bet (打赌) with others（分数：5.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 推断题。题干意为“作者决定横渡英吉利海峡是因为_。”从文章第三段“A challenge a
45、nd adventures are welcome whether you are at the age of 20 or 60.”可知，人不管是20岁还是 60岁，都喜欢挑战和冒险。由此，可以推出作者是由于喜欢挑战而做出了此决定。所以本题的正确答案为 A。(2).According to the author, _. A. swimming the Channel is a test of temperance (自制力) B. physical training seems to be more important than being goal-oriented C. if he suc
46、ceeds, he will rest on his laurels (荣誉) D. many swimmers attempt the Channel every year（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 细节题。题干意为“按照作者所述，_。”从文章第五段第二句“It is this challenge that attracts about 150 swimmers a year who are willing to spend time, effort and money to try it.”可知，每年有许多游泳者愿意花费时间、精力、金钱来挑战英吉利海峡。所以本题的正确答
47、案为 D。(3).Which of the following statements is true? A. His wife supported him. B. Unlike his friends, his wife thought he has lost his head, rather than his mind. C. His wife was not sure whether he was serious. D. His wife was also a bit worried.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 细节题。题干意为“下面哪个说法是正确的?”从文章第一段第三
48、句话“My friend thought I had lost my mind; my wife, though not fearing for my sanity, was somewhat apprehensive.”可知，作者的妻子认为他的神志是清晰的，但是还是有些担心。所以本题的正确答案为D。(4).The author of this passage can best be described as _. A. friendly B. careful C. determined D. disappointed（分数：5.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 推断题。题干意为“本文的作者是_。”从文章中我们可以看出，尽管作者的年龄很大，而且朋友和妻子都不赞同，作者还是要挑战英吉利海峡，并做了充分的准备。由此可以推断出作者是一个意志坚决的人。所以本题的正确答案为 C。Sixty volunteers (志愿者) were alphabetically (按照字母顺序地) divided into two equal groups, Group A to take part in a seven-week exercise program, and Group B to avoid (避免) deliberate (刻意的；
