英语二级历年真题.doc

2009年9月pets2考试真题及答案2009年9月公共英语二级真题及答案(总分70, 考试时间90分钟)第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 单项填空从A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1-Your sister looks beautiful. Is she a model or a film star -_. Shes a doctor. AWhatever you sayBForget about itCYou betDFar from it 2I11 send you my address_ I find somewhere to live.AalthoughBasCwhileDonce3-Who is late this time -_you ask Susan, of course.ACouldBCanCNeedDWould4Mack is very busy; he is a full-time student, while_ a part-time job.Ato holdBbeing heldCheldDholding5-Harry treats his secretary badly. -Yes, he seems to think that shes the_ important person in the office.AlessBleastCmoreDmost6.Alice was about to_, when she suddenly found an answer to the question.Amake upBlook upCturn upDgive up7It was a big celebration-_people gathered at the city square.Afive thousandsBfive thousandCthousandsDthousand of8_ if hed ever been fined before, Mathew replied, Only for speeding. AAskingBAskedCTo askDHaving asked9Although it was not named_ 1782,this kind of metal was used as early as 5300 B.C.AforBinCuntilDsince10Just think, in three months itll be summer again.AotherBanotherCtheseDthose11.Tony couldnt go to university but_ his education through evening school courses.Ahas continuedBcontinuedCcontinuesDhad continued12It is said that Sallys been painting for years since she was a little girl,_Aisnt sheBhasnt itChasnt sheDdoesnt it13-Do you mind if I smoke -Well, actually,_. AId rather you didntBgo aheadCit doesnt workDnever mind 14John and Sue_ computer games for hours before their parents came home from work.Aare playingBhave been playingCplayedDhad been playing15Please give me more time;_ I shall not be able to finish the paper by next Monday.AmeanwhileBthereforeCotherwiseDstill第二节 完型填空 阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。Amanda is careful about anything that touches her lips. She (16) instructions on every food pack and does all she can to (17) forbidden foods. She (18) everyone about the things being used in cooking. Before a trip to Australia, she phoned every airline (19) she found one (20) to ban (禁止) nuts from the (21) . Going too far Not when you have food allergies (过敏症) that can put your (22) in danger.“I11 waiters that even the (23) amount of peanuts could kill me, says Amanda. With (24) allergies topeanuts and shellfish, Amanda has to play by the rules. (25) , she still gets in trouble. A few years ago, she went to a New Years Eve party (26) there were bowls of peanuts on the tables. They were (27) when she arrived, but still she kept her (28) in a side room. At midnight, as people came in to wish her happy new year, she (29) to feel short of breath and was dying for (30) . I took some anti-allergy medicine, then left, says Amanda. (31) home I was struggling to (32) and my head began aching uncontrollably. Amanda knew she had to (33) to hospital fast. Im going into shock, she said breathlessly to (34) when she arrived. They gave her intramuscular adrenalin (肾上腺肌肉注射) , which probably (35) her life.16A copiesB collectsC readsD knows17A keep off B ask for C depend on D try on18A tells B teaches C tests D questions19A as B if C unless D until20A required B struggling C willing D guided21A plane B visitors C airport D tourists22A food B party C party D life23A regular B tiniest C same D limited24A common B quick C serious D heavy25A Even so B In addition C Instead D Therefore26A as B when C where D which27A served B removed C shared D offered28A medicine B secret C position D distance29A pretended B stopped C emembered D began30A air B water C rest D warmth31A Staying B Driving C Leavin D Missing32A move B breathe C sleep D speak33A talk B return C get D write34A doctors B her parents C the clerks Df riends35A cured B changed C improved D saved第三部分 阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。AAt first, I thought it was just useless e-mails. It was the end of the weekend and I hadnt checked my e-mails since late Friday afternoon. There was a long list of messages. Some I removed without reading. Others were from friends-I saved those to read later when I had more time.One stood out from the rest for two reasons. The first was the name, Maher Nawaf, which I didnt recognize. The second was the subject line: pleas papers. Clearly, the e-mail was仕om someone who did not have a complete mastery of the English language. The message was from an Iraqi, a university research scientist in Mosul who wanted permission to reprint a research paper I had written. As a scientist, I m used to getting these kinds of requests; it s part of the give and take among researchers that I especially like. I wrote back the next day, asking for more information about the type of work he was doing. I also wished him and his family best for their safety and well-being during this dangerous time in his land. A couple of days later, his reply appeared in my inbox. It read, in part: hi dear Dr. Im very happy to hear good news from you and your help, also I d like to thank you for your feelings towards me and my family . . thank you very much for help I want to tell you that I m ready to help you in mosul university/iraq if you need that. Maher also explained in his broken English that he was interested in a paper I d written on the use of lactobacillus acidophilus (a healthy product that can be found in yogurt (酸奶) and other foods). It was his hope that he could use my findings to help find a treatment for gastrointestinal (消化系统的) illness. He signed off: warmest regards to you and lovely family. Despite his difficulty with the language, he had painted a picture for me由at was far more than a simple request for information. The humanity displayed (流露出的) in his message made me want to both smile and cry.36Why did the e-mail from an Iraqi catch the author s attention？AThe subject line was not written in standard EnglisBIt was not completely written in EnglisCThe senders name seemed familiaDIt had a short subject lin37 What does the author like to do as a scientist with other researchers？AReprint research paperBExchange research findingCChat with them on the InterneDWish each other the best of luc38Besides work interest, the Iraqi and the authors e-mails also delivered_.Aheart-warming friendly feelingsBmedicine to treat certain diseaseCnews about each others familyDtheir opinions on wars39What can we infer from the text？AThe author of the text is a language teacheBIraqi people are much happier now than beforCThe Internet can bring people closer to each otheDEven knowing a little English can help you learn a lo BBusinesses put lots of time and money into new plans, programs and excellent employees with the hope things will change. Yet, at the end of the effort, not much changes. What happensIn most cases, those new plans, programs and employees enter a company with an existing culture (文化). And plans, programs and new employees have a way of conforming to(顺应)the existing culture. The culture of your business is the result of a particular mindset , or a particular way of thinking and the general feelings about certain things. Most often, it is the mindset of the founder or people managing the business.The founder has gotten to where he is because of his skill sets, knowledge base and personal beliefs, which unfortunately all come with inherent (固有的)limits. Why Skills, knowledge and beliefs come from what he or she already knows or has experienced. In other words, it comes from the past. We ( people) try to make the past fit the future. Just because something worked in the past, doesnt mean it is suitable for the future. As the saying goes, if you do and think what you have always done and thought, you will have what you have always had.Therefore, lasting changes have to start with the way people think. To make changes in the way you think, you will be required ta set goals beyond your basic abilities and continuously think them through. It is a way to train yourself and people to get out of the comfort zone where you feel happy with your knowledge and skills. 40Which question does the author try to answer？AWhat past experience is useful for businessesBHow much time is needed for making plansCHow can changes be made in businessesDWhat kinds of employees are the best41Where does the business culture mainly come from？AThe foundeBThe progresCThe new employeeDThe collective effort42What does the author think about the mindset of the company leader？AIt can prevent the enrichment of experienceBIt is useful far skill and knowledge learninCIt is important for personal beliefs build-uDIt may limit the companys development43What plays a key role in making changes in a company？AMaking a breakthrough in the way people thinBTraining people to be able to face hardshiCSetting clearer goals for employeeDMaking the past fit the future CIt s not much , but it s home. Francis Chan, an engineer, lives in Hampstead, north London, in a flat thats just 4ft wide by 21ft long. He loves it.Tiny though it is, it has got all the comforts. Peter Baynes, Chans architect (建筑师),has achieved a clever piece of design,according to architectural experts.The Chan mini-house was built on what was once a path down the side of a big Victarian house. Not an inch of space is wasted.When you step in through the front door, youre standing in the shower, on Britain s only self-cleansing doormat (自动清洁门垫). A door opens on to an equally tiny toilet with washbasin. Two steps further in comes the kitchen, complete with full-sized cooker and fridge, and washer/ drier. A worktop folds down from the wall.Another step and youre into the dining/ office area. Four people can sit here for dinner, says Chan as he sets the table-top into place. He even has a fold-down drawing-board for when he s working at home. The bed is hidden under a cover board right at the back. I dont even have to make the bed,Chan says. I just put the cover down. Chans business suits hang neatly on the wall over the bed. Daylight comes in through the skylight. The house feels like a very small boat and Chan admits he toyed with the idea of naming it the boat-house.It cost around 4,700 to build last year. Now its been valued at 30,000. It proves that good design doesnt need to cost more. It just needs a lot of care. says Chan. 44By saying Its not much (line 1, para. 1),the author means that Chan s flat_.Ais cheapBhas cheap furnitureChas a simple designDis fairly small45Where is Chan s flat？ANext to a big housBUnder an old buildinCIn a busy London streeDBy the side of a country roa46Which of the following is the right order of things described in the text？AShower, kitchen, toilet, dining table and beBShower, toilet, dining table, kitchen and beCShower, toilet, kitchen, dining table and beDShower, kitchen, toilet, bed and dining tabl47What is the purpose of this writing？ATo sell Chan s flat for more moneBTo tell people how to take care of small flatCTo introduce to readers a cleverly-designed flaDTo call on engineers to design their own home D Scientists say they now have proof to support the old-fashioned advice that its best to sleep on a problem. They say sleep strengthens the memory and helps the brain organize the masses of information we receive each day.Lead researcher Bob Stickgold at the Harvard Medical School said, Sleep helps us draw rules from our experiences. Its like knowing the difference between dogs and cats. even if its hard to explain. The US research team studied how well students remembered connections between words and symbols (象征) , reports New Scientist. They compared how the students performed if they had had a sleep between seeing the words and having the test, and if they had not slept. They found that people were better able to remember lists of related words after a night s sleep than after the same time spent awake during the day. They also found it easier to remember themes (主题) that the words had in common. But they forgot around one in four more themes if they had been awake. Prof. John Groeger, of Surrey Universitys Sleep Research Centre, said, People have been trying for years to fard out what the purpose of sleep is, as we know that only certain parts of it have a restorative (有助恢复的) value. We form and store huge numbers of experiences in the head every day, and sleep seems to be the way the brain deals with it all. 48The phrase to sleep on a problem in Paragraph 1 most likely means to_.Apay full attention to a problemBwait until later for a decisionCsleep to forget a problemDhave difficulty sleeping49In the study by the US research team, students were asked to_.Aput together words of similar meaningsBremember words and their meaningsCshow their knowledge of wordsDmake up lists of related words50Which of the following may be easier to remember？AThemes learned right before the tesBRules from personal experienceCWords learnt before a good sleeDIdeas stored together in the brai51What may be the importance of the research？AIt shows sleep may help us manage imformatioBIt helps find out the common themes of wordCIt tells us that more sleep can improve healtDIt proves the value of old-fashioned advice EEmail Announcement WeeklyUniversity libraries to be closed for day on FridayAll university libraries will be closed from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. on Friday (Aug.10). The closure will allow librarians to complete various tasks to prepare for the coming fall term. Library users are asked to change their study or research plans around this short closure.Bring your old films to Home Movie DayFind your old home movies and bring them to Home Movie Day from 1-5 p. m. Saturday (Aug.11). The free event at Will s Campbell Hall, 300 N. Goodwin, includes a clinic on caring for old films. and continuous showing of movies brought in by students like you. Sponsors (主办者) are WILL and the U of C Library.Ireland garden tour set for June 2008The public is invited to join Illinois Master Gardeners on a trip to visit popular public gardens and castles in Ireland. The tour (June 2-12, 2008) also includes several personal gardens as well as free time to find more. Bookings due Sept. 15. For trip introduction and booking information. please visit http:/www. travels. uiui. edu/mgl. 52To whomis the first email announcement probably sent？AInternational touristBUniversity peoplCThe general publiDMovie lover53What do people do on Home Movie Day？AThey watch old movies at homBThey give away old movies for freCThey share home movies with otherDThey show movies at the U of C library54People need to book the Ireland trip_.Aby Sep 15, 2007Bon Sep 15, 2007Cbetween June 2-12, 2008Dafter June 12, 200855What can people do at Campbell Hall？ALearn how take care of old movieBVisit a clinic to get advice on healtCGet information for free evenDPlan their study and research第四部分 写作书面表达56. 假定你是李明二你将代表学校接待于6月23 -26日来访的英国儿童合唱团(choir) ,请根据表中所给内容给对方团长Mr. Stevenson写一封电子邮件。 时间 活动安排 6月23日接机,入住新华饭店 6月24日上午 参观校园,欢迎午餐,校长致辞 晚上 七点演出 6月25日游玩天安门广场、故宫( the Palace Museum)、国家博物馆 6月26日送机 注意：1.词数100词左右; 2.开头和结尾已为你写好答案：1-5DDBDB 6-10DBBCB11-15BCADC16-20CADDA21-25DDBCA26-30CBCDA31-35BBCAD36-40ABACC41-45ADADA46-50CCBBC51-55ABCAA 高分范文 Dear Mr.Stevenson,We are very glad to hear that you-the Britain Children Chior will visit our school.Welcome!I,representing our school,will receive you.I am pleased to tell you the trip plan. I will pick you up at the airport on July 23rd,and then take you to live in the Xin Hua Hotel,where you can have a good rest.On the morning of 24th,we will visit our school and have a great dinner.Our headmaster will make a speech.At 7:00 p.m. we will watch a performance.The next day,we will visit the Tiananmen Square,the Palace Museum and the National Museum.On 26th ,I will see you off. I hope you can have a good time.Best wishes to you.2009年3月pets2考试笔试真题及答案2009年3月全国公共英语考试二级笔试真题及答案 (总分75， 考试时间90分钟)第二部分 英语知识运用从A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。第一节 单项填空 1.-Why dont you come and play tennis with us this afternoon? AThats a great game BYes, I think so CThats a good idea DNo, let me see 2.-The cake is delicious, John. -Would you like to have _more? Amuch BlittleCfew Dsome 3.Many people prefer large cars, _ large cars are safer than small ones.Athink