1、公共英语二级-综合阅读蓄势待发(五)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)The Blanchards sent their child Maynell off to college with a check for $8,000 in tuition (学费) and thought that was the end of it. But soon they received a letter from the dean of studies (教务主任).“We are happy to announce we have
2、started a remedial reading class for college Ufreshmen/U and advise that your daughter Maynell participate (参加) in it. If she doesnt, it is our opinion that Maynell will not be able to keep up with her studies. The cost will be $250. “I thought Maynell could read,“ Blanchard said to his wife.“So did
3、 I. I think the problem is she can read, but she does not understand what she reads. If the college says she need remedial reading, shed better get it.“A few days later they got another letter from the dean.“The English Department has informed (通知) us that your daughter Maynell cannot write. They ha
4、ve suggested that she enroll in (报名参加) the remedial writing class. We started it two years ago when we discovered this was a common problem for most college students. If you agree that Maynell should get this special help, please send a check for $250.“Blanchard was angry now.“How did she get in col
5、lege if she cant write.“Mrs.Blanchard was much more optimistic (乐观的) about it. “Maynell can write. She just cant write complete sentences.“She went to school for 12 years and she cant write a sentence?“ Blanchard said, “They made an illiterate out of my daughter!“Oh, I believe thats a bit strong. Im
6、 sure, anyway, the college can help her learn to write. After all, it is an institution (机构) of higher learning.“（分数：20.00）(1).What does the underlined word “freshmen“ (line 1, para.2) mean? A. High school students. B. College students in their first year. C. College students in their second year. D
7、. College students in their last year.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A remedial class is a class for _. A. all college freshmen B. those students who are interested in reading or writing C. elementary (基础的) arithmetic (算术的) study D. those students who need special help to keep up with their studies（分数：5.00）A.
8、B.C.D.(3).From what the dean says in his second letter we know for sure that _. A. Maynell is very poor in writing but she is only one of the very many who fail to write well B. Maynell is very poor in writing and has failed an important examination C. Maynell is a student in the English Department,
9、 majoring in (主修) English writing D. no college student can write, so that is really a common problem（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is an “illiterate“? A. A person who cannot add, multiply (乘), subtract (减) or divide simple sums. B. A person who is unable to read and write. C. A person who has been to sc
10、hool for 12 years but cannot write a sentence. D. A person who has not formed (形成) good study habits.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.Humans have been interested in how birds fly since the dawn of history. And they have long been studying the flight of birds and trying to copy it. Not until the twentieth century di
11、d engineers fully understand the principles (原理) of flight that birds have already been using for millions of years.Birds are adapted (适应) in their body structure, as no other living things, to live in the air. Their wings, tails, light and hollow (空的) bones, and internal air sacs (体内气囊) all help to
12、 this great ability. These adaptations make it possible for birds to seek out environments most favorable to their needs at different times of the year. This results in migrationthe regular, seasonal movement of the whole population of birds from one geographic location (地点) to another.Each year wit
13、h great regularity most species (品种) of birds return to their summer homes, hoping to court (求偶), choose mates, build their small comfortable homes, and lay eggs, as well as bring up their young. In the late summer and fall they get their new feathers. And then they join with other birds of their ki
14、nd in large and small flocks (群), feeding and storing up fat in their bodies. In this way, they are well prepared for the hardships of winter, whether they decide to remain in the cold northlands or make the strength-wasting journey to the south.（分数：20.00）(1).The main idea of this passage is that _.
15、 A. birds are built to fly B. birds are built the same as other living things C. birds need to migrate to survive (生存) D. birds need to be told when to migrate（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).It can be inferred from the second paragraph that _. A. birds migration is generally without purpose B. birds migration
16、is only out of their habits C. birds are able to look for situation favorable to their existence D. most birds travel regularly for a change in their life pattern（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Birds feed and store, fat in their bodies _. A. for use in bringing up their young B. for use in winter C. to be used
17、 when they return next summer D. to be used on their way south（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following is implied by the passage? A. Each individual bird has its own pattern of migration. B. All birds fly south for the winter. C. Different kinds of birds make up different flocks in their migratio
18、n. D. Different kinds of birds join together in their migration.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.Having returned from her round trip, the angry woman stood outside the ticket office of the station. “The railway owes me 15,“ she said to Jack Smith, the young man working at the office. “You sold me a ticket for June
19、23rd, but there was no ship from Marey that night. So my daughter and I had to stay in a hotel. It cost me 15.“ Jack was worried. He remembered selling the woman a return ticket. “Come into the office, Madam,“ he said politely. “Ill just check the Marey timetable for June 23rd.“The woman and her lit
20、tle girl followed him inside. She was quite right, as Jack soon discovered. There was no sailing on June 23rd. How could he have made such a careless mistake? He shouldnt have sold her a ticket for that day. Wondering what to do, he smiled at the child. “You look sunburnt,“ he said to her. “Did you
21、have a nice holiday in Marey?“Yes,“ she answered, shyly. “The beach was lovely. And I can swim too!“Thats fine,“ said Jack. “My little girl cant swim a bit yet. Of course, shes only three.“ “Im four!“ the child said proudly.Jack turned to the mother, “I remember your ticket, Madam,“ he said, “But yo
22、u didnt get one for your daughter, did you?“The woman looked at the child, “I mean she hasnt started school yet. Shes only four.“A four-year-old child must have a ticket, Madam. A childs return ticket to Marey costs 15.50. So if the railway pays your hotel, you will owe 0.50. The law is the law, but
23、 since the fault was mine.“The woman stood up, took the childs hand and left the office.（分数：20.00）(1).The woman was angry because _. A. she couldnt use the ticket for her round trip B. she spent more money than she had expected C. she had to return home a day earlier than she had planned D. Jack had
24、 sold her a one-way ticket but charged her for a return（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Jack was worried because _. A. the woman was angry with him B. he had not done his work properly C. the Marey timetable was wrong D. the little girl didnt have a return ticket（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Jack started talking to the
25、little girl because _. A. he had a little girl about the same age as this girl B. he was in difficulty and did not know what to do C. he suddenly realized that he could find a way out from the little girl D. he wanted to be friendly to the little girl who looked so nice（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).When Jack
26、 said, “The law is the law, but since the fault was mine.“, he meant that _. A. they must follow the law, even though the fault was his B. he had to be strict with the woman because of the law, although he didnt want to C. the woman had to pay him 0.50 and the railway would pay her for the hotel D.
27、she should pay 0.50, but since he had made a mistake, she could go without paying（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding (值得做的) and varied (多样的). They work not only inside a laboratory, but a
28、lso out in the field. Field work includes traveling to river, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens (样本).Reading, writing and speaking are also very important to the job. Fish scientists need to read the research of other scientists. They must be able to write up their own r
29、esearch clearly so that others can follow it.Ichthyologists who wish to specialize can choose any one of three areas of study. The first area is aquaculture (水产养殖). This involves (包含) the study and practice of fish farming and management. The second area is fisheries science, which means working wit
30、h a team of scientists to find out more about different fish species (品种). The third area is about the protection of natural fish populations.To become a successful fish scientist, you need to be able to work on your own. You also need to be able to manage equipment and perform experiments; but most
31、 importantly, you must love fish. To become an ichthyologist, you will need to train at a university to pass a Bachelor (学士) of Science degree. For this, you will need to be good at mathematics, physical science and biology. Then, you will need to study for another year to complete an honours degree
32、 in ichthyology.（分数：20.00）(1).What makes the jobs of ichthyologists so varied? A. They work in fields as well as in laboratories. B. They have to study science and mathematics. C. They study fish habits and collect information. D. They read research papers written by others.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Whic
33、h of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. An ichthyologist has an interesting and varied profession (职业). B. The life of an ichthyologist can involve lots of travel. C. Aquaculture is the study of fish protection. D. A fish scientist needs to be independent (独立的).（分数：5.0
34、0）A.B.C.D.(3).Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist? A. Jim, because he likes fishing and outdoor sports. B. Henry, because he likes to travel and read adventure books. C. Kerry, because she likes science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs (恐龙). D. Mary, because she likes mathematics,
35、science, biology and searching rock-pools.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The passage is probably written for _. A. university students B. science researchers C. fisheries experts D. fish farmers（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.The following are four forms about medicine. How to use the medicine is very important. Never take
36、some by mistake.1. Take the medicine with water, followed by one tablet (药片) every eight hours, as required. For further nighttime and early rooming, take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in 24 hours. For children six to twelve years old, give half the adult dosage (成人剂量). F
37、or children under six years old, go to your doctor for advice. Reduce dosage if nervousness, restlessness or sleeplessness takes place.2. Each tablet of the medicine taken three times every day for over fourteen years old. As usual, one tablet 6:00 am, before breakfast, one before 11:00 and one befo
38、re sleep. Not for children under six years old and old persons with heart-attack.3. The medicine for a person with a fever. Once two tablets a day before sleep for adults. Do not take the medicine without fever. Half for children 10 to 12 years old. Children with a high fever, go to see a doctor.4.
39、The medicine taken three times a day, once five tablets for adults with a cold. Half of the tablets for children over 10 years old. Take the medicine before breakfast, lunch, supper or before sleep.（分数：20.00）(1).If an adult with fever requires to get rid of pain, its suggested that he _. A. take thr
40、ee tablets before sleep B. stop to take another tablet C. take two tablets before sleep D. go to see a doctor（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Obviously a kind of medicine cant be proper for _, judging from the information. A. children over twelve years old B. some adults 18 years old C. some old persons with he
41、art-attack D. neither adults nor children（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).When a person has a cold, he had better _. A. have about more than fourteen tablets a day B. have twice a day C. have four times a day D. have nine tablets a day（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How many kinds of medicine are used for the children six
42、 years old? A. All of them. B. Three kinds of medicine. C. Two kinds of medicine. D. Almost not any medicine.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.公共英语二级-综合阅读蓄势待发(五)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)The Blanchards sent their child Maynell off to college with a check for $8,000 in tuition (学费) and thoug
43、ht that was the end of it. But soon they received a letter from the dean of studies (教务主任).“We are happy to announce we have started a remedial reading class for college Ufreshmen/U and advise that your daughter Maynell participate (参加) in it. If she doesnt, it is our opinion that Maynell will not b
44、e able to keep up with her studies. The cost will be $250. “I thought Maynell could read,“ Blanchard said to his wife.“So did I. I think the problem is she can read, but she does not understand what she reads. If the college says she need remedial reading, shed better get it.“A few days later they g
45、ot another letter from the dean.“The English Department has informed (通知) us that your daughter Maynell cannot write. They have suggested that she enroll in (报名参加) the remedial writing class. We started it two years ago when we discovered this was a common problem for most college students. If you a
46、gree that Maynell should get this special help, please send a check for $250.“Blanchard was angry now.“How did she get in college if she cant write.“Mrs.Blanchard was much more optimistic (乐观的) about it. “Maynell can write. She just cant write complete sentences.“She went to school for 12 years and
47、she cant write a sentence?“ Blanchard said, “They made an illiterate out of my daughter!“Oh, I believe thats a bit strong. Im sure, anyway, the college can help her learn to write. After all, it is an institution (机构) of higher learning.“（分数：20.00）(1).What does the underlined word “freshmen“ (line 1
48、, para.2) mean? A. High school students. B. College students in their first year. C. College students in their second year. D. College students in their last year.（分数：5.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 语义题。题干意为“第二段第一行划线单词freshmen是什么意思?”从文章第一段可知梅奈尔刚刚上大学。所以本题的正确答案为 B。(2).A remedial class is a class for _. A. all college freshmen B. those students who are interested in reading or writing C. elementary (基础的) arithmetic (算术的) study D. those students who need special help to keep up with their studies（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 细节题。题干意为“补习班是_。”从文章第二段第二句话“If she doesnt, it is o
