四川省大学英语二级考试试题

1、四川省大学英语二级考试试题考试试卷（时间：120分钟）Part I Listening Comprehension 15%Section A (10%)_ 点击 播放 1. （得分：1分）    A)2:20    B)2:25    C)2:15    D)2:00 2. （得分：1分）    A)Bobs    B)The womans    C)Mikes    D)The mans 3. （得分：1分）   

2、 A)More than 6 days.    B)Just 3 days.    C)Less than 3 days.    D)Just 6 days. 4. （得分：1分）    A)English.    B)Science.    C)Math.    D)Computer. 5. （得分：1分）    A)The place    B)The reason.    C)The tim

3、e.    D)The weather. 6. （得分：1分）    A)Coffee.    B)Water.    C)Milk.    D)Beer. 7. （得分：1分）    A)Mother and son.    B)Patient and doctor.    C)Waitress and customer.    D)Guest and host. 8. （得分：1分）    A

4、)John failed to keep the appointment.    B)Mary failed to keep the appointment.    C)John failed to go to Marys house.    D)Mary failed to go to Johns house. 9. （得分：1分）    A)She is talking over the phone.    B)She is ready to go home.    C)

5、She is taking down a message.    D)She is away from home. 10. （得分：1分）    A)The mans grandmother is 81.    B)The mans grandfather is 86.    C)The mans grandmother and grandfather look young.    D)The mans grandfather is older than his grandmother. Sec

6、tion B(2%) Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear one question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then click

7、 on the corresponding button. _ 点击 播放 11. （得分：1分）    A)Mans worry about the weather.    B)Man and the weather.    C)The importance of the weather.    D)The weather forecast. 12. （得分：1分）    A)Scientists.    B)Plans.    C)Satellites

8、.    D)Crops. Section C(3%) Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact w

9、ords you just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. _ 点击 播放 _ Passage 13. （得分：.5分）    14. （得分：.5分）    15. （得分：.5分）    16. （得分：.5分）    17. （得分：.5分）    18. （得分：.5分）    Part II: Vo

10、cabulary and Structure (35%)Section A (15%)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You must choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Then click on the corresponding button. 19.Ill keep _ eye on the

11、 baby when she is away. （得分：1分）   A)much   B)an   C)the   D)one 20.Which is the smallest number of the following? （得分：1分）   A)Zero point five.   B)One-fifth.   C)A quarter.   D)Two-thirds. 21.If you dont go, _ I. （得分：1分）

12、   A)neither do   B)so do   C)nor shall   D)so dont 22.She is from Shanghai, _ population is larger than that of any other city in China. （得分：1分）   A)its   B)which   C)whose   D)that 23.Marys score on the test is the hig

13、hest in her class; she _ have studied very hard. （得分：1分）   A)ought to   B)must   C)should   D)may 24.He was just about to jump up when he felt something _ near his feet. （得分：1分）   A)moved   B)moving   C)move   D)to move

14、25.Skiing is a sport _ goes back 4,000 years. （得分：1分）   A)and which   B)whose history   C)and its   D)its history 26.The little baby was left alone, with _ to look after it. （得分：1分）   A)someone   B)no one   C)anyone   D)

15、not one 27.Marys score on the test is the highest in her class; she _ have studied very hard. （得分：1分）   A)ought to   B)must   C)should   D)may 28.Todays libraries differ greatly from _. （得分：1分）   A)those past   B)those of the past  

16、60;C)the past   D)that past 29.The middle-aged man was seen _ out of the house on the afternoon of the murder. （得分：1分）   A)have come   B)to come   C)come   D)came 30.The reason I plan to go is _ if I dont. （得分：1分）   A)for which she will be

17、disappointed   B)that she will be disappointed   C)because she will have a disappointment   D)because she will be disappointed 31.The culture and customs of America are more like of England than _ of any other country. （得分：1分）   A)that   B)those 

18、0; C)what   D)which 32.Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people _ the same language? （得分：1分）   A)spoke   B)speak   C)had spoken   D)will speak 33.No sooner had they got the goods covered up _ it started raining hard.

19、（得分：1分）   A)than   B)after   C)then   D)when Section B (20%)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You must choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Then cli

20、ck on the corresponding button.34.There was a free holiday for those who won the first _ . （得分：1分）    A)reward    B)honor    C)praise    D)prize 35.He gave a _ of what he had seen. （得分：1分）    A)design    B)desire    C)determinatio

21、n    D)description 36.The house _ from the rest because of its unusual shape. （得分：1分）    A)stands for    B)stands up    C)stands by    D)stands out 37.He planned to take computer as his _. （得分：1分）    A)work    B)subject  

22、0; C)lesson    D)major 38.All employees are given three weeks of _ each year. （得分：1分）    A)vacation    B)occasion    C)travel    D)freedom 39.Between them serious disagreements immediately _. （得分：1分）    A)argued    B)rose  &#

23、160; C)raised    D)arose 40.I havent seen her for years, but I could still _ her voice on the phone. （得分：1分）    A)realize    B)hear    C)know    D)recognize 41.The doctors give the students a medical _ for their health once a year. （得分：1分）  

24、0; A)experiment    B)investigation    C)inspection    D)examination 42.The meeting _ at midnight and we all went home late. （得分：1分）    A)broke out    B)broke off    C)broke down    D)broke up 43.China has launched a number of_sate

25、llites since the 1970s. （得分：1分）    A)message    B)imformation    C)TV    D)communications 44.In English some surnames _ occupations or people. （得分：1分）    A)deserve    B)design    C)desire    D)describe 45.She _ the news

26、and gives information about the weather, the traffic etc. （得分：1分）    A)preserves    B)pretends    C)prevents    D)presents 46.In ancient Egypt only boys from rich families _ school. （得分：1分）    A)attempted    B)assisted    C)assure

27、d    D)attended 47.Were _ cash at the moment. So we arent going anywhere this week. （得分：1分）    A)sort    B)lack of    C)few    D)short of 48.Many athletes come from all over the world to compete in _ sports in the Olympics. （得分：1分）    A)val

28、uable    B)violent    C)visible    D)various 49.It is not very _ to swim or dive in winter. （得分：1分）    A)happy    B)glad    C)pleased    D)pleasant 50.The foreigner is _ on Chinese Konfu. （得分：1分）    A)fond    B

29、)interested    C)favorite    D)keen 51.Tom _he would be looking out for news about me during the week. （得分：1分）    A)promoted    B)processed    C)programmed    D)promised 52.The new science and _ can help scientists learn more about earthqua

30、kes. （得分：1分）    A)technique    B)telegram    C)telescope    D)technology 53.The gardens of Mr. Smiths house are beautifully _. （得分：1分）    A)laid down    B)looked out    C)looked down    D)laid out Part III: Reading Compr

31、ehension (40%)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each question, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the best answer. Then click on the corresponding button._ Passage 1Earthquake! Pe

32、ople all around the world fear earthquakes because they cause so much damage and death. Consider the following facts: One earthquake struck San Fernando of Southern California on January 17, 1994. The earthquake caused 57 deaths, over 5,000 injuries, and extensive building damage. It was reported th

33、at the earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, causing millions of dollars in property damage. On January 17, 1995, the earthquake struck south-central Japan. This earthquake resulted in over 5,400 deaths and many thousands of injuries. The great damage costs were 150 mill

34、ion dollars because it happened in the business area of the city. These statistics （统计数据）are very frightening, but in fact, the number of earthquakes has decreased in recent years. However, because of improved world communication, people receive more news and information than ever before. We have be

35、en able to locate more earthquakes with more earthquake-measuring stations in the world. Many scientists are trying to predict （预报）earthquakes, but these predictions are very uncertain. Scientists cannot figure out the exact location, time, or force of an earthquake. Furthermore, the predicted earth

36、quake may not take place. So, most people are trying to design buildings and bridges that can survive earthquakes. People can reduce loss of life, injuries, and property damage by properly preparing themselves, their homes, work places, and communities for a major earthquake.54.Why was the earthquak

37、e in San Fernando one of the worst natural disasters (灾害) in U. S. history? （得分：2分）    A)Because it caused invisible damage.    B)Because it caused deaths, injuries, and extensive building damage.    C)Because it caused 57 deaths.    D)Because it caused 5,000

38、more injuries. 55.Why did the earthquake on January 17, 1995 result in such huge damage in Japan? （得分：2分）    A)Because it caught the people there unprepared.    B)Because it was not predicted.    C)Because it struck Japan at midnight.    D)Because it struck th

39、e business area of the city. 56.How many people died in the earthquake that struck south-central Japan in 1995? （得分：2分）    A)About 5,000.    B)About 150.    C)Many thousands of deaths.    D)More than 5,400. 57.Why could people hear more about earthquakes in re

40、cent years? （得分：2分）    A)Because world communication has been greatly improved.    B)Because the number of earthquakes is increasing.    C)Because we have built many earthquake-measuring stations.    D)Because we have been able to locate more earthquakes than

41、before. 58.How can people reduce loss from earthquakes according to the passage? （得分：2分）    A)By relying more on communities.    B)By building more earthquake-measuring stations.    C)By designing structures that can survive earthquakes.    D)By making earthqu

42、ake predictions more accurate. _ Passage 2 Farmers work on a farm. They may grow fruits and vegetables. They may raise animals. They work hard so that people get good food. It is not easy to get the ground ready for planting. It takes a lot of work. First the farmers make a seedbed. This is a place

43、in the soil where seeds can be planted. To make a seedbed, farmers use a plow. The plow is a farm tool that turns over the soil. The farmers then feed the soil so that the fruit and vegetable plants will grow better. The farmers now plant the seeds. They work hard to keep the weeds and bugs away. Th

44、ey make sure that the new plants have the water they need. With all this care, the plants grow well. Many fruits and vegetables are soon seen. Then the farmers must see that they are picked. Right after that, the fruits and vegetables are boxed and go to the stores. Some of the animals that farmers

45、raise are hens, cows, sheep, and pigs. Farmers must give the animals much care. They must feed the animals and keep them clean. Some animals cant get too cold. So they must stay inside where it is warm. Farmers must also make sure that their animals stay well. Farmers like to work with animals. They

46、 like to see plants grow. They want to work outside in the fresh air. At the end of their long days work, farmers are tired but they are also happy.59.The word “milk” in the first sentence of paragraph 1 means_. （得分：2分）    A)to take milk away from cows    B)to feed cows with mach

47、ine    C)to feed and make cows give milk    D)to feed cows with milk 60.In the first paragraph “people who visit farms” will_. （得分：2分）    A)believe that farmers keep things clean    B)help farmers clean things    C)make it certain that things there a

48、re clean    D)find out clean things there 61.We can learn from the passage that farmers_. （得分：2分）    A)feed cows twice every day    B)milk cows twice every day    C)clean milking machines three times every day    D)transport trucks of milk three time

49、s every day 62.According to the text, at one time bottles of milk were_. （得分：2分）    A)brought only to peoples homes    B)brought directly to the store    C)brought only to the store    D)brought directly to peoples homes 63.Which of the following statements is

50、 Not true? （得分：2分）    A)Farmers should store the milk in a frozen room.    B)All the milk is still brought to the home.    C)Farmers milk cows either by hand or by machine.    D)Farmers should clean cows before milking. _ Passage 3 A map is a drawing that show

51、s where places are. It may show roads, towns, hills, and seas. It shows things as you would see them from an airplane. Some maps are big. They may take up all of a table top. Others are little. You can hold them in your hands. Most maps use colors. A yellow dot may tell where a city is. Blue places

52、on a map may mean lakes or seas. Red lines may stand for roads. Green makes you think of trees and grass. So it may mean parks. Another kind of map shows the night sky. It gives a picture of many stars. It may tell their names, too. With this map we can find these stars on any clear night. Most peop

53、le use maps to find their way to places. A street map helps you find your way around a city. Street maps may show houses and stores. They may show where schools and bus stops are. Most street maps show parks and lakes, too. They help people get around. You can make a map of the street where you live

54、. First, draw the two sides of your street. Next, draw your home on the street. Then draw the other things along your street. Draw any houses, stores, or parks. Think of what the stores and parks are called. Write down these names. Now you are a map maker !64.Which of the following is not shown on a

55、 map according to the passage? （得分：2分）    A)trees, grass, parks and stars    B)languages, cultures, traditions and songs    C)roads, towns, hills and seas    D)cities, houses, stores and schools 65.From the passage we can infer that_. （得分：2分）    A)on

56、e who cant draw pictures can become a map maker.    B)no one has ever seen the smallest map in the world    C)on a map cities, roads, trees, grass are all of the same color    D)strangers can use street maps to find their way in a new place 66.According to the passage w

57、e can draw a conclusion about a map that_. （得分：2分）    A)a map can help a blind person to find his home    B)different things are indicated in different colors on a map    C)maps are always drawn from the airplane.    D)anyone will get lost if he doesnt have a

58、street map with him 67.The author thinks that a map is_. （得分：2分）    A)a friendly painter    B)an interesting book    C)a colorful picture    D)a useful tool 68.The passage mainly tells us_. （得分：2分）    A)how a map can help us    B)where to f

59、ind a map    C)how to use a map    D)why to use a map _ Passage 4 Mr. and Mrs. Albina, with 53 children, have the worlds largest family. When people hear about the Albinas large family, the first question they ask is, “How is it possible? How can one woman give birth to 53 childr

60、en in her lifetime?” The answer is simple: Every time Mrs. Albina gave birth, she had twins or triplets. She was a triplet herself; she thinks thats why she always had twins or triplets. The Albinas married when Mrs. Albina was 12 years old and Mr. Albina was 30. The children came quickly, in twos a

61、nd threes. The first 21 children were boys. Mrs. Albina wanted a daughter very much. The Albinas spent the early years of their marriage in Argentina (阿根廷). Then they decided to move to Chile（智利）. To travel from Argentina to Chile, they had to cross the Andes Mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Albina and their

62、 21 sons made the difficult, two-week journey on mules（骡子）. One night there was a terrible snowstorm in the mountains. During the snowstorm, Mrs. Albina gave birth to triplets, a boy and two girls! Mrs. Albina now has 16 more girls, including twins who are 15 months old. The oldest Albina children a

63、re in their thirties and forties. They are on their own now, but 18 of the Albina children still live with their parents. The family lives in a two-room shelter in Chile. They have electricity but no toilet or running water. The children wash in a small bowl in the dusty yard.69.How many girls have Mr. and Mrs. Albina got now? （得分：2分）    A)21    B)16    C)15    D)18 70.One reaso