1、公共英语二级真题 2011 年 3 月及答案解析(总分：90.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、第一部分 听 力(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.Where is Linda now? （分数：1.00）A.In the womans office.B.In the classroom.C.In the library.2.What would the man like to do? （分数：1.00）A.To visit his parents.B.To drive to the countryside.C.To travel to another country.3.What is the
2、 man going to do? （分数：1.00）A.Talk to more students.B.Collect more information.C.Work on a research paper.4.Where can the man get the tickets? （分数：1.00）A.From the club.B.From Susan.C.From Tom.5.What does the woman mean? （分数：1.00）A.She is warm enough.B.She has to study in.C.She likes the idea.二、第二节 听下
3、面 5 段对话或独白(总题数：5，分数：15.00)听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 题。（分数：2.00）(1).What is the probable relationship between the speakers? （分数：1.00）A.Police officers.B.Manager and clerk.C.Shop assistant and customer.(2).What are the speakers going to do? （分数：1.00）A.Open a store.B.Make a plan.C.Have a meeting.听下面一段对话，回答第 8
4、 至第 10 题。（分数：3.00）(1).Whats the womans problem? （分数：1.00）A.She missed the wake-up call.B.Her room telephone is out of order.C.She is unable to get her breakfast in time.(2).Who is going to deal with the problem? （分数：1.00）A.The hotel manager.B.A room attendant.C.The woman herself.(3).How does the wom
5、an feel about the hotel service? （分数：1.00）A.SadB.ContentC.Disappointed听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 题。（分数：3.00）(1).Where does the woman work? （分数：1.00）A.In a hospital.B.In a lab.C.On a farm.(2).Which of the following does the woman do as an AHT? （分数：1.00）A.Produce medicine.B.Bathe animals.C.Do experiments.(3
6、).What does Dr. Blake say about the womans work? （分数：1.00）A.Its interesting.B.Its unimportant.C.Its helpful.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 题。（分数：3.00）(1).What are the speakers talking about? （分数：1.00）A.See adventures.B.Vacation plans.C.Life at the Caribbean.(2).What has the woman paid close attention to? （分数：
7、1.00）A.Weather reports.B.International news.C.Storm damage.(3).What do we learn about the mans experience? （分数：1.00）A.He was caught in a stormB.He visited storm-hit islands.C.He made a voyage two weeks ago.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 题。（分数：4.00）(1).What was the womans job 10 years ago? （分数：1.00）A.A directo
8、r in a company.B.A college teacher.C.A writer.(2).Who is the college girl mentioned in the talk? （分数：1.00）A.The speaker herself.B.The speakers friend.C.A clerk in the bookstore.(3).Why did the woman give up her job? （分数：1.00）A.She wanted more free time.B.It was far from what she wanted.C.College lif
9、e was much more interesting.(4).How does the woman feel now? （分数：1.00）A.Regretful.B.Worried.C.Satisfied.三、第二部分 英语知识运用(总题数：15，分数：15.00)6.There has been an increase in _ number of people looking for _ work. （分数：1.00）A./; theB.the; theC.the; /D.a; the7.I _ so much chocolate at yesterdays party. Are you
10、 feeling sick now? （分数：1.00）A.shouldnt eatB.shouldnt be eatingC.shouldnt have eatenD.shouldnt be eaten8.For a long time, Fred watched with delight the water that was running down the rocks and listened to _ sound. （分数：1.00）A.itsB.theirC.hisD.her9.Andrew works in a sports centre, _ people to use the
11、gym equipment. （分数：1.00）A.instructedB.instructingC.to instructD.instruct10.I _ provide you with a list of my bosss plans for the next few months because, as I said, I wasnt given one. （分数：1.00）A.dontB.shouldntC.needntD.cant11.One of the boys kept laughing, _ annoyed Jane greatly. （分数：1.00）A.whomB.th
12、atC.whatD.which12.I have lots of happy memories _ my time in Italy where I had a lot of good food and met many nice people. （分数：1.00）A.ofB.forC.withD.in13.Did you know Susan was back in China? Is she _ ? （分数：1.00）A.and howB.to whereC.since whenD.why not14.The paper is _ readyit needs to be checked o
13、nce more. （分数：1.00）A.after allB.just aboutC.in factD.at least15. _ Malta, I knew what a beautiful country it is. （分数：1.00）A.Being toB.To have been toC.Been toD.Having been to16.Many people were angry with the government _ it decided to pull down a historical building. （分数：1.00）A.whenB.whileC.beforeD
14、.till17.I _ to return to work when the children are a little older. （分数：1.00）A.plannedB.had plannedC.was planningD.am planning18.一 Are you suggesting that education holds the key to our future? 一 _. （分数：1.00）A.Never mindB.Very much soC.All the sameD.So am I19.Keith doesnt seem to be his _ _ self the
15、se days and we should pay ipore attention to him. （分数：1.00）A.ordinaryB.commonC.usualD.average20.一 _ me to phone the dentist this afternoon. I will. （分数：1.00）A.NoticeB.TellC.RememberD.Remind四、第二部分 英语知识运用(总题数：1，分数：20.00)It is always a little sad to say goodbye to a long-time friend you are leaving for
16、ever, a _36_ you have spent many hours with, in all sorts of _37_. David didnt think I should be so _38_ about the separation. “Its _39_ a car,” he said. “And we need a _40_ one.” We were standing in the hot car park outside a car dealers office, keys to the new _41_ in Davids hand, keys to the old
17、one in mine. David took the keys and handed them to the _42_. As we drove away, I _43_ to look at my trusty friendstanding silent and alone. As it turned out, I _44_ the new car. It ran beautifully, all the tires were good, _45_ I happily stopped buying gas every week. Our teenage children were _46_
18、 to ride around in a small green car _47_ a smoky van (小型客货车).It began to feel like our familys car. Still, I _48_ looking in the rear-view mirror (后视镜) and seeing the seats _49_ I used to put my little children. I still thought about the family _50_ in that car and the fun we had together. Then one
19、 day, I happened to go to a _51_. I parked in a sea of vehicles (车辆). As I _52_ through the car park on my way into the store, I saw a _53_ blue van coming slowly toward me. A little boy and 狂 girl looked out the window at me as I stared at them in great _54_. The boy smiled at me cheerfully and wav
20、ed. Then, as I waved back slowly with _55_ feelings, and then walked quickly away toward the stores entrance, I burst into tears. （分数：20.00）A.leaderB.customerC.companionD.neighbourA.situationsB.directionsC.chancesD.dangersA.unhappyB.sureC.crazyD.carelessA.reallyB.justC.hardlyD.indeedA.lighterB.clean
21、erC.quieterD.smallerA.flatB.carC.caseD.lockA.childrenB.policemanC.salesmanD.repairmanA.showed upB.turned backC.moved onD.ran awayA.likedB.boughtC.stoppedD.returnedA.yetB.untilC.andD.thenA.protectedB.shockedC.delightedD.determinedA.as well asB.away fromC.in comparison withD.instead ofA.missedB.enjoye
22、dC.avoidedD.forgotA.whereB.whenC.thatD.whichA.picturesB.tripsC.interestsD.storiesA.schoolB.Chinese restaurantC.hospitalD.shopping centreA.droveB.walkedC.marchedD.ranA.dustyB.noisyC.shiningD.familiarA.joyB.fearC.disappointmentD.surpriseA.mixedB.strongC.personalD.warm五、第三部分 阅读理解(总题数：5，分数：20.00)Text 1
23、Its 8:00 am. James Butters gives 18-month-old Thomas his milk, then breakfast. After getting Thomas into his outdoor clothes, they head for the park to watch birds and play on the grass. With lunchtime drawing near, theyre back home for an afternoon of drawing, playing with cars, maybe watching some
24、 childrens programs. James isnt Thomas dad. He is a nanny (保姆) 一 a man nanny, obviously, interestingly termed a “manny”一specially trained and in his third nannying position. At 27, he cares for Thomas, and another boy of a similar age. “Its much freer than an office job,” he says, “and youre getting
25、 to see children develop and grow. You become very close to them, for sure. I dont think Im special or better than a woman nanny; everyone has their own method. But Im unusual. Friends laughed when I started studying nursery nursing. In my class, I was the only man among 70 women. Somehow, I made it
26、,” he said. Although its not yet common to find men in traditional (传统的) nannying courses, things are changing. In the United States, parents are employing young mannies, sometimes to care for babies, but more often as active role models to get junior away from the TV and the computer. From rollerbl
27、ading (轮滑) friends to summer swimming mannies, these are the big brothers who are always willing to play, largely because theyre paid for it. It is catching on here in Britain, too. Earlier this year, Norland nanny college welcomed its first full-time man student, 19-year-old Peter Cummins in Wales.
28、 While some families find it difficult to accept the idea of a young man in a traditional nannying role, man nannies are increasingly popular. （分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following can be the best title for the text? （分数：1.00）A.Changes in TraditionB.A New Job for MenC.Mannies and Women NanniesD.Baby B
29、oys and Their Mannies(2).What does James like about his job as a nanny? （分数：1.00）A.He has received encouragement from his friends.B.He can easily do better than women nannies.C.He has more freedom to plan his own work.D.He is allowed to try out unusual methods.(3).Why are young mannies becoming popu
30、lar in the United States? （分数：1.00）A.They are good at computer games.B.They are better trained for their jobs.C.They can get boys in more healthy activities.D.They can protect the boys like big brothers.(4).Whos going to become a new man nanny soon? （分数：1.00）A.James Butters.B.Peter Cummins.C.Thomas.
31、D.Norland.Text 2 Mobile Phone Maimers Mobile phones have changed the way we communicate (交流); they have also brought about problems in phone manners (礼仪). Gaik Lim, a Singapore-based advisor, has some advice on phone manners. When dealing with missed calls, the person being called should return the
32、call. “Calls should be returned as soon as possible, and no later than the following day. Anything later than that, and an apology or a reason for the delay should go with the call.” Text messages should be kept short and to the point. If they go beyond four or five lines, call or e-mail instead. “T
33、he use of short forms should be among family members and friends, never in a business situation.” Speak in a low voice as if you were talking to someone next to you. If the connection is bad, dont raise your voice in order to be heard, simply move to another place where the connection may be better.
34、 And if that doesnt work, tell the caller to call you back or offer to call at a later time. When a conversation is cut off due to a bad connection, the person who started the conversation should call back. “It may be inconvenient for the other person to return the call, especially if its an unliste
35、d number, or an overseas call.” When running late for a date or meeting, it is acceptable to text to inform that youll be delayed. Messages should be apologetic. “A message like Sorry. Will be about 30 minutes late due to flight delay is considered polite and thoughtful.” Taking calls during meeting
36、s is only acceptable if you have informed the chairperson that you are expecting an urgent (紧急的) call. If you get an unexpected but urgent call, apologize to those present and offer a quick explanation as to why you have to take that call. Then leave the room to continue your phone conversation. （分数
37、：4.00）(1).What should one do if he has missed a call? （分数：1.00）A.Text an apology to the caller.B.Call back if it is from abroad.C.Wait till the caller calls again.D.Return the call as early as one can.(2).Which of the following is considered acceptable? （分数：1.00）A.Text an apology when late for a mee
38、ting.B.Raise the voice when the connection is bad.C.Answer a phone call quietly during a meeting.D.Use the short forms in messages whenever possible.(3).According to the text, you had better make a call when _. （分数：1.00）A.you are late for a meeting because of flight delayB.your text message is more
39、than five linesC.your friend has moved to another placeD.you communicate with close friends(4).What should one do if hes got an urgent call during a meeting? （分数：1.00）A.Explain to the people present and then answer the call.B.Cut the call off at once and apologize to the caller later.C.Answer the ca
40、ll before apologizing to the chairperson.D.Leave the room immediately to answer the call.Text 3 Samuel H. Preston, a sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania, studied how the American family is changing. He reported that by the time the average American couple reaches 40 years of age, they have
41、 more parents than children. This finding shows the change in lifestyles (生活方式) and duties of aging Americans. The average middle-aged couple can look forward to caring for elderly parents some time after their own children have grown up. Because Americans are living longer than ever, more researche
42、rs and social workers have begun to study care giving to improve care of the elderly. When people care for an elderly relative, they often do not use community (社区) services, such as adult (成人) daycare centres. If the care givers are adult children, they are more likely to use such services, especia
43、lly because they often have jobs and other business. However, the wife of an elderly person is much less likely to use support services or to put the dependent person in a nursing home. Social workers discovered that the reason for this difference was fear of becoming poor. An ill elderly person may
44、 live for years, and medical care and nursing homes are very expensive. An elderly couples savings can disappear very quickly. The other half, usually the wife, can be left in poor living conditions. As a result, she often tries to take care of her husband herself for as long as she can. （分数：4.00）(1
45、).An example of changes in American lifestyles is that _. （分数：1.00）A.they prefer to have more childrenB.the elderly like living with their childrenC.the middle-aged couples have different caregiving dutiesD.the average age for American couples to have children is 40(2).Who are more likely to use com
46、munity services to care for the elderly in the family? （分数：1.00）A.The sick.B.The poor.C.The parents.D.The adult children.(3).According to the social workers study, one of the problems that elderly people have to consider is _. （分数：1.00）A.jobs and businessesB.living expensesC.change of life-stylesD.s
47、eparation from adult children(4).What would be the best title for the text? （分数：1.00）A.Care for the ElderlyB.The Best Community ServicesC.The High Cost of Nursing HomesD.How to Improve Parent-Child RelationshipsText 4 British scientists have been given 1 million by the European Commission to find ou
48、t if a robot (机器人) can safely be employed to stir (搅拌) soup. The research, based at the Bristol Robotics Lab (BRL), will look at the problems of a human and a robot working together in the same space; for example, in a kitchen where the service robot is performing a task such as stirring soup while
49、you add cream. Professor Chris Melhuish explained, “When we work with other humans, we are trying to understand facial expression, body movements, quality of voice, as well as sharing a goal and understanding and following spoken instructions.” “For example, in the soup situation, not only does the robot need to know what the goal is (making the soup)but he also needs to know how hard to stir the soup, what it means when you hold up yo
