2017年公共英语二级考试真题及答案

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2017年公共英语二级考试真题及答案

  第一部分听力

  第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A.、[B1、C.三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What are the speakers talking about?

A. Holiday plans.

B. Moving to New York.

C. A party with old friends.

2. What is the woman going to do on Sunday?

A. Go to the beach with the man.

B. Have a dinner with her family.

C. Receive' some guests at home.

3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Colleagues.

B. Neighbors.

C. Strangers.

4. What do we know about John's new job?

A. It is well paid.

B. It is near his home.

C. It has long working hours.

5. What does Kate promise to do?

A. Answer phone calls for Jim.

B. Go to a meeting with Jim.

C. Send a message to Jim.

  第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

  听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7题。

6. When does the museum close?

A. At3:30.

B. At3:40.

C. At4:00,

7. What is the man probably going to do?

A. Tour the museum quickly.

B. Pay full price for the ticket.

C. Visit the museum tomorrow.

  听下面一段对话,回答第8至第l0题。

8. What problem does tom have?

A. He has no license to drive a car.

B. He is too busy to go swimming.

C. He can't find the sports center.

9. What does tom offer to do for Jane?

A. Pay for her sports center ticket.

B. Take her out for a nice dinner.

C. Help her with the homework.

10. What is Jane worried about?

A. Her book report.

B. The mid-term exam.

C. Tom's weekend plan.

  听下面一段对话.回答第ll和第l2题,

11. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a ticket office.

B. In a department store.

C. In an information centre.

12. What will the man probably do?

A. Tour the city.

B. Visit an island.

C. Buy a booklet.

  听下面一段对话,回答第l3至第l6题。

13. How many languages has Dr. Green's new book been translated into?

A. 5.

B. 13.

C. 30.

14. Where did the Slow Food Movement begin?

A. In Italy.

B. In France.

C. In Germany.

15. What did the study in Britain find out?

A. More children make friends on the Internet.

B. More children think friendship is important,

C. More children say they have no best friend,

16. What is the main idea Dr. Green tries to express in the talk?

A. to be slow means to focus on quality.

B. Friendship should be developed slowly.

C. The British support the Slow Movement.

  听下面一段独白,回答第l7至第20题。

17. Where does the speaker come from?

A. Canada.

B. England.

C. Thailand.

18. How does the speaker view the English lessons here in schools?

A. They are not special.

B. They are not enough.

C. They are not interesting.

19. In what way are the speaker's English programs different?

A. They are designed in various styles.

B. They are broadcast live every day.

C. They are based on the computer.

20. What does the speaker expect people to do?

A. Attend their English classes.

B. Practice their English every day.

C. Watch English movies and TV shows.

  第二部分阅读

  第一节短文理解

  阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A.、B.、C.、D.四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  Text l

It' s a time when school, homework, active social lives and part-time jobs keep teenagers (少年 ) busy from early in the morning until late at night. They are likely to try to make up for a lack of sleep by "sleeping in" on the weekends. Unfortunately, this causes irregular sleep and actually makes the problem worse.

Most teenagers are not able to fall asleep until late at night. Since many teens aren't sleepy until around 11 p.m., but need to be at school by 7: 30 or 8: 00 a. m., they cannot get enough sleep. During puberty(青春期), the biological clock in the brain naturally re-sets to a later time, and this causes teens to fall asleep later. Then, when it' s time to get up, a teen' s body clock is likely to still be producing the night-time hormones(荷尔蒙). This makes it hard for them to feel active and energetic in the morning.

A growing body of research suggests that starting high school later improves attendance, achievements and grades. A few years ago in an important study, test scores on the SAT college entrance exams in Edina, Minnesota jumped more than 100 points on average, when the morning school bell rang an hour later. Unfortunately, most schools are not set up to start later and fail to satisfy teen's sleep needs.

21. What effect does "sleeping in" on the weekends have on teenagers?

A. Improving their health.

B. Weakening their energy.

C. Disturbing their biological clock.

D. Making up for their hormone loss.

22. The study in Minnesota shows that starting morning school one hour later helps to________.

A. make teenagers grow faster

B. change teenagers' sleep needs

C. do more research on teenagers

D. improve students' achievements

23. The text helps us to know more about teenagers'

A. daytime activities

B. sleeping habits

C. mental problems

D. studying methods

  Text 2

Chicago's Children's Hospital is the lucky receiver of a surprise $18 million gift from Gladys Holm. She once was a secretary who never earned more than $15,000 a year and never married. She lived alone in a small flat in Chicago, and was a volunteer at the Children's Hospital. She was called the "Teddy Bear Lady" because she brought toy animals to sick children on her regular visits. But Miss Holm, who died in 1996 at the age of 86, was also a long-time buyer of stocks ( 股票). Over the years, she saved money that rose up to $18 million, which she left to the Children's Hospital. It was the largest single donation in the hospital's ll5-year history. The hospital president, Jan Jennings, was shocked when she heard the news. "When Miss Holm's lawyer called to tell me how much that money was, I asked him to repeat it, since I was certain I had miss heard"

Why did Gladys Holm feel so strongly about the Children's Hospital? Jennings said the hospital first touched Miss Holm's heart nearly 50 years ago, when doctors there saved the life of her friend's daughter. She never forgot' the happiness she felt all those years ago.

Holm's gift will he devoted to heart disease research. People at the hospital said they regretted that-they couldn't thank Miss Holm for the surprising gift.

24. According to the text, Miss Holm built up her fortune by.

A. playing Teddy Bear Lady

B. working as a secretary

C. helping in the hospital

D. buying stocks

25. Why did Jan Jennings ask the lawyer to repeat what he said?

A. She never expected Miss Holm would donate anything.

B. She wanted to make sure who Gladys Holm was.

C. She had seldom received donations before.

D. She thought there was a mistake.

26. Miss Holm's love for the Children's Hospital grew from

A. a happy life living with children

B. a satisfying job given by the hospital

C. an unforgettable experience many years ago

D. a valuable gift she received from the hospital

27. How will the donated money be used?

A. To build up a new children's hospital.

B. To help sick children and their parents.

C. To improve research on heart disease.

D. To buy more toys for sick children.

  Text 3

We feel it is important to start reading to your child right from the start--the younger the better! With little ones (children from birth to 4 ) it is very important to read and reread books. Starting early makes the job of the listener (for you will be teaching your child how to listen) easier, as it helps to develop an early love of the written and spoken word.

We believe that you should read aloud to your child at least once every day. Set a special reading time during the day or evening when you can settle down and enjoy a book, without interruption. For most families, reading aloud at bedtime is a common practice.

We understand that it can be quite discouraging to read to a child who takes no interest. Take heart! Learning to listen takes experience. The more you read, the more your child will learn to sit for a story. Children have a natural development of responses(反应) to your reading. By the time your child reaches 6-7 months, s/he is attracted by the book in your hand, and would like to test it out by using it as a chew(咀嚼) toy. This is natural! By one year, your child is learning to listen and talk about the pages, often shouting out things s/he recognizes. Encourage this! And at the onset(起始) of walking, you have your biggest challenge yet. Your child is always on the go. You need to set your reading time for a time in the day when your child is preparing to settle down. This means bedtime. Remember, it is your right and. duty to teach your child about the power of, books. Of course, it doesn't happen overnight, but the returns are great!

28. Who does "the listener" in the first paragraph refer to?

A. The writer.

B. The child.

C. The parent.

D. The teacher.

29. The best time of the day to read stories to a child is

A. when the child is still active in the early evening

B. when the parents finish the day's housework

C. when the child has chew toy to play with

D. when the child is quiet and peaceful

30. Parents may find it most difficult to read to their child when s/he

A. is 6- 7 months old

B. is one year old

C. starts to walk

D. starts to talk

  第二节补全文章

  根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

There are few people who draw up life goals. Most people want to take one step at a time, and are frightened when they to set life goals. 31.

They can't be more wrong. Life goals are only a road map. They record what you want to be at the end of your life. 32 Others may want to be known as great builders or great sportspeople. In fact, there is no end to what you may want to be.

However, the only way you can achieve your dream is by writing down your goal. Once you have done that, you need to break this goal into several small goals. While writing the small goals, you must provide for change. 33 If you want to achieve your goals, you should be prepared to change them from time to time. This makes your goals really up-to-date.

Also, there cannot be just one life goal. There are at least five subjects that you need to address. These are: education, career(职业), family, health and money.34 For example, there can no career goals unless they are backed by education goals. Similarly, there can be no family goals unless they are based on practical financial(金融的) goals.

None of these goals is taught in college. Yes, there are some families that try to train their kids to think wisely, and plan for their life. 35 They know what they want to get in life, They are also mentally prepared for most of the difficulties they expect to meet on the way.

A. These are happy families.

B. Good health helps you to realize your goals,

C. Nothing remains unchanged in this world.

D. Many people do not know how to set life goals.

E. to them, life is too big to be reduced to a few goals.

F. You will find that all these goals are related.

G. Some may want to be known as great scientists.

  第三部分英语知识运用

  第一节完形填空

  阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空

  白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I became interested in writing at an early age. So when my fourth-grade teacher told me about a 36 writer's conference where students my age could 37 published writers, I decided to go. I began thinking about the writers whose stories I 38 --Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Shell Silverstein and 39 if they would be at this conference.

Well, I went to the conference, but I was a little 40. None of them were there. But the conference was well 41, and every half hour we would move on to hear a new writer speak. Soon the42period of the day came. A man introduced himself and gave the same little speech we had heard since that morning. 43, he threw in a twist(转折).

"44 are more than just words thrown together," he said. "Words are more than just

45 thrown together. You must also 46 the mood or the tone (语气) of your ideas. "

He let that idea sink in and then 47 us about the difference between a house and a home. We all thought that was a 48 question, and made some wild guesses at it."

“Class,”he49, "the difference between a. house and a home is in the mood or the tone. A house is the 50 --the wood, the bricks, the lighting, the refrigerator. A home is the love and warmth, and comfort you 51 as you walk through the 52"

I've kept that 53 in my memory ever since that day. Writing is more than just filling up a blank page with54; it' s about expressing your ideas with clarity(清晰) and the mood. And that's why I 55 it.

36. A. Famous

B. new

C. report

D. School

37. A. become

B. Recognize

C. meet

D. Follow

38. A. Wrote

B. loved

C. believed

D. changed

39. A. cared

B. doubted

C. imagined

D. wondered

40. A. Disappointed

B. confused

C. Surprised

D. worried

41. A. Attended

B. Organized

C. informed

D. equipped

42. A. happy

B. late

C. busy

D. last

43. A. Anyhow

B. Again

C. Then

D. Therefore

44. A. Stories

B. Lessons

C. Lectures

D. Languages

45. A. sounds

B. letters

C. spellings

D. meanings

46. A. enjoy

B. separate

C. consider

D. notice

47. A. Warned

B. taught

C. told

D. asked

48. A. Silly

B. difficult

C. familiar

D. serious

49. A. Agreed

B. Suggested

C. Explained

D. Attempted

50. A. Design

B. fortune

C. Mood

D. building

51. A. lack

B. feel

C. give

D. need

52. A. house

B. yard

C. hall

D. door

53. A. expression

B. statement

C. standard

D. rule

54. A. words

B. facts

C. numbers

D. ideas

55. A. like

B. understand

C. suggest

D. stress

  第二节语法填空

  阅读下面对话,在空格处填人适当的单词或空格后括号内单词的正确形式,每空填写一个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上的相应位置。

John: Mary, I'm looking for something 56(interest) to read. Any suggestions?

Mary: I can recommend (推荐) All Joy and No Fun, which 57 (be) out last week. It' s the sort of book that you find hard to stop reading once you start. I finished it within two days.

John: Sounds good: What's it about, then?

Mary : It' s about being a parent. It focuses on58 it is like to be a parent rather59how to raise kids. It's 60 (total) different from other books on parenting.

John: I guess so. At least the rifle(书名) suggests something new.

Mary: You're right. The author said she 61 (borrow) it from a friend who recently had a kid. It has just five words, 62 she finds it the best way of 63 (describe) the true nature of being a parent. The point is being a parent is full 64joy, but is no fun. After a long day at work, for example, you come home to a long "to do" list: dinner, homework, bedtime and so on. How do you feel?

John: The 65 (write) sees things from her own point of view.

Mary: So she does.

John: Oh, I can't wait to get a copy and read it at once.

  第四部分写作

  第一节改写对话

66.阅读下面对话,根据其内容写一篇有关Linda帮助祖父搬家的短文。要求:

1.所写短文应与对话相关内容意义相符,涵盖其要点;

2.用你自己的语言表达,可改写对话中的句子,但不可照抄原句。注意:

1.词数80词左右,开头已为你写好;

2.请将短文直接写在答题卡上的相应位置。

John: Hi, Linda. I' m thinking of going camping this weekend with Mary and tom. Will you join us?

Linda: I'd like to, but I' m going to help my grandfather. He's moving out this weekend. John: Oh, is he? That's an important thing. Where's your grandfather living now?

Linda: In a two-story house here at Morris Plains. He doesn't like it. It's too big for him.

John: What's the new house like, then?

Linda: It's a small apartment. In fact, it' s the smallest one here in the neighborhood(居民区).

John: Is it near your house?

Linda: Yes, not even a mile away. He wants to be closer to me, you know.

John: Sounds like a perfect home for him. It must have taken your grandfather a long time to find the apartment.

Linda: Actually, I found this apartment for him. A year ago, he started to think about moving. He wanted a smaller apartment. He also wanted there to be a supermarket and a hospital in the neighborhood.

John: A smaller apartment and closer to his granddaughter. So, your grandfather must be glad now.

Linda: You're right, John.

  第二节应用文写作

67.假定你是李明,要为朋友王平举办l8岁生日聚会,准备邀请英国朋友Bob参加。请你根据以下要点给Bob写一封电子邮件。

要点:1.聚会时间和地点;

2.聚会的活动安排;

3.请他回复。

  注意:

1.词数80词左右;

2.请将电子邮件直接写在答题卡上的相应位置。