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公共英语二级-272
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[简答题]Mr Luois Alexander应邀来渝讲学,并到你校参观,和一些学生座谈。现由你(张渝)主持座谈会,代表你校学生用英语致欢迎词。欢迎词应包括以下内容要点:
1.对来访客人表示热烈欢迎。
2.介绍Mr Luois Alexander(英国著名语言学家)。
3.他的著作极其丰富,包括大家熟知的《新概念英语》(New Concept English)、《跟我学》(Follow Me)等。
4.来渝目的:讲学、进一步了解中国中学生英语学习的情况。
5.请Mr Alexander作指导、提建议。
6.请大家就英语学习方面的问题向他提问。
注意:
1.行文连贯、通顺,字数100词左右。
2.行文不必写出发言人的学校及个人姓名。如要写出,须用规定的人名及校名。
3.生词:语言学家—linguist;讲学—give a lecture
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[单项选择]I didn't manage to work out the problem( )the teacher had explained how.
A. until
B. unless
C. when
D. before
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W: I have been thinking about my uncle a lot these days.
What does the man mean( ).
M: Why not go over for a visit
A. The woman’s uncle will come for a visit.
B. He thinks the woman should visit her uncle.
C. He asks the woman to go over to his plac
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Silas Minton’s funeral was a quiet (36) . It was (37) by the only (38) he had in the world, his niece and nephew, and by a few friends. The priest who (39) (40) a hundred miles into this wild part of the county was now getting (41) for the simple ceremony. Minton, (42) "Minty" as his friends (43) call him, (44) a hard life (45) for gold in a lonely part of Western Australia. He had always refused to work in a gold mine (46) he believed that he could do better (47) his own. Although he was not a boastful(夸口的)person, he had often declared that one day he (48) find a lump (块) of gold as big as his head and (49) he would retire and live in (50) for the rest of his life. But his dreams of great wealth (51) came true. For many years he had hardly earned enough money to keep himself (52) .
Two men now gently lift
A. accident
B. event
C. affair
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[单项选择]—Which ( ) , bread or rice
—( ) will do.
A. had you better eat; Both
B. would you like; All
C. do you like most; None
D. would you rather have; Either
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[填空题]A language is always changed. In a society 76.______
which life continues year after year without obvious changes, 77.______
even the change doesn’t change much, too. The earliest known 78.______
languages have difficult grammar but a small limit vocabulary (词汇).79.______
Over the centuries, the grammar changed and the vocabulary grown. 80.______
For an example, the English and Spanish who 81.______
canoe to America during the 16th and the 17th century 82.______
gave the name to all the plants and animals. 83.______
In this way, hundreds new words and expressions 84.______
and idioms introduced into English and Spanish vocabularies. 85.______
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[单项选择]He suggested the sports meet be ( ) because of the bad weather.
A. put away
B. put up
C. put down
D. put off
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Sussex police ordered to search for a six-foot, dark-haired youth of about 20 who failed to mug (抢劫) a five-foot, 74-year-old grandmother. The youth rushed at Mrs West and tried to take her things and money when she was walking out of a church. The result should have been an expected conclusion. Surprisedly, however, when Mrs West grasped the mugger’s wrist (手腕), he cried, "Oh, God! Oh, no! Stop!" Encouraged by these pleas (哀求), she put him in arm lock at which the mugger cried, "Oh, no! Oh! God!" and ran away. "If I hadn’t been carrying my shopping I would really have put him on his back." said Mrs West who had practised judo (柔道) when younger. "When my husband was living. I used to pracise throwing him at Christmas," she explained.
Why did the youth cry when grasped by the old lady Because he( ).
A. was sorry for his failure
B. couldn’t bear the pain and had to ask for mercy
C. felt angry with the old lady
D. became so excited that he couldn’t help doing so
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[单项选择]—( )is your English teacher
—The one in red.
A. Who
B. Which
C. What
D. Where
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[单项选择]They are going downtown ( ) bus instead of ( ) their bikes.
A. by; by
B. on; by
C. by; in
D. by; on
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M: It’s so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you
Why is it easier for the woman to learn English( ).
W: I didn’t know you were having problems. Maybe it’s easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.
M: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help
W: Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it’s hard.
M: But, how do you meet Americans I only know other foreign students.
W: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner
M: Those are good ideas. But I’m a little shy to speak English.
W: You won’t learn if you don’t try and speak. If I were you, I’d talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas.
A. She often talks to English people.
B. She speaks two languages already.
C. She always does her homework right after class.
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The Christmas Tree
In pre-Christian Europe, people believed that trees (fruit trees and evergreens in particular) were embodiment of powerful beings. In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the designated miracle play for December 25 was the story of Adam and Eve and in this play the chief prop was an apple-hung evergreen called the paradise tree. In the sixteenth century, German families began bringing evergreens into their homes during the Christmas season. By the seventeenth century, they were known as Christbaiime (Christ trees) and were being decorated with fruits, candies, cookies, candles and wafers resembling the eucharistic host.
The first Christmas trees in America were set up by German immigrants in the 1820s and the almost universal adoption of the custom dates from the 1910s. Now at Christmas time decorated trees stand in about two-thirds of American homes. The modem American tree is usually covered with colored balls and strings of colored
A. December 24
B. December 25
C. December 30
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[单项选择]—Do you see why he hasn't turned up yet
—Sorry, I don't know.( )
A. what the matter is
B. how matters stood
C. what is the matter
D. how is the matter
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M: Welcome, Miss. May I help you
What lipstick did the woman expect to buy( ).
W: I hope so. I want a lipstick.
M: Do you have any particular brand in mind7
W: I like Lyfel very much.
M: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wear
W: Pink. But today, I’m thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You know, I will be a teacher next month. I wish to look more serious.
M: Yes, I see. How do you like this one
W: Not too bad. May I have a try
M: Certainly, Miss.
W: Mmm … It’s still too bright. Any darker shades
M: Not from the Lyfel group, I’m afraid.
W: Well, any brand will do as long as I can get the right color.
M: How about this one, then7 It has more transparent touch.
W: OK, that’ the very thing I need.
A. Lyfel, dark shade.
B. Lyfel, pink shade.
C. Lyfel, bright shad
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W: I’ve to go to Washington this afternoon, but I’m too tired to drive and the bus is so uncomfortable.
How is the man getting to work( ).
M: No problem. I’ll save you the cost of a taxi by dropping you off at the train station on my way to work.
A. Riding.
B. By bus.
C. Drivin
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[单项选择]—Where's John, do you know
—Oh, ( ) to hospital.
A. he's taken
B. he'll be taken
C. he's been taken
D. he'll take
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[单项选择]—John, may I ask you a favour( ).
A. I'm sorry, but why
B. Sure, what is it
C. Yes, you could.
D. I'd love to, and I'm busy.
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M: I must say, Miss, the food was great and I’ve never had better service.
What is the woman’s job( ).
W: Well, thank you, sir. I’ll pass your praise on to the cook and the manager. And thanks too for the tip.
A. Cook.
B. Waitress.
C. Saleswoman.
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Hello, everyone. I’d like to tell you a story about Miss Richards.
What was Miss Richards( ).
Miss Richards was a teacher at a school for boys and girls. She taught chemistry and physics from the lowest to the highest classes in the school. Sometimes the new classes learned rapidly, but sometimes they were very slow, and then Miss Richards had to repeat things many times.
One year, the first class had been studying chemistry for several weeks when Miss Richards suddenly asked, "What is water Who knows Hands up."
There was silence for a few seconds, and Miss Richards felt sad but then one boy raised his hand. "Yes, Dick" said Miss Richards encouragingly. He was not one of the brightest students in the class, so she was glad this boy could answer.
"Water is a liquid which has no color until you wash your hands in it, then it turns black," the boy replied.
A. A chemistry teacher.
B. A physics teacher.
C. A science teacher.
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M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan
W: I can’t wait to see Canada, Jason, but I’m scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
M: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day
W: I’ve no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash Once or twice a year
W: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I’d love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
M: It’s fine if you’re a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea
W: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I sailed down th
A. Taking a voyage.
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[单项选择]( ) you choose, make sure that it is a good one.
A. What
B. Wherever
C. Whichever
D. Which
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[单项选择]Every minute must be made full use of ( ) our lessons, for the college entrance exam is coming.
A. going over
B. to go over
C. go over
D. our going over
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Nipponex Eletuics
Tokyo, Japan
27 December 1996
Amperlite Ltd
146 O’Leary St
Dublin, Ireland
Dear sirs,
Improved ways of production make us able to offer you our change of Drilite batteries (电池) at a reduced price for large quantities.
Further information of the new prices for your market are sent to you together with the letter, and you will see that the price has already reduced 5 percent. As c.i.f (成本,保险加运费) to Dubhn is included in our prices, you will agree that they are clearly lower than those of producers of the same batteries, both here in Japan and elsewhere. The quality of our producers remains the same—only the finest chemicals are used. The new prices are for the least orders of 1,000 pounds and will begin from January 1. Immediate sending off is guaranteed because enough can be made whenever you require it.
We appreciate your past dealing and cooperstion (合作) with us, and look forward
A. in our charge
B. of a little problem
C. difficulty
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[单项选择]—My God ! I have to walk home now, for I just missed the bus.
—That’s too bad. You ( ) it had you set out a bit earlier.
A. should have caught
B. had caught
C. would have caught
D. could catch
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[单项选择]
W: Good morning, can I help you
What will the weather in Arizona be like in the coming week( ).
M: Yes, I’d like to know something about the weather in Arizona in the coming week.
W: Well, it will be fairly hot and there will be much rain.
M: I see. Thanks very much for your help.
A. Rainy.
B. Warm.
C. A bit col
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M: Hello, my name’s David Parker. I’m calling about the apartment advertised in the paper. Can you tell me something about it
How does the man get info
W: Yes, it’s a one-bedroom apartment, with a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and a balcony.
M: Where is it located
W: It’s on Montreal Road.
M: Is it furnished
W: Yes, it is furnished with sofas, a dining table, chairs and some appliances.
M: How much is the rent
W: It’s five hundred dollars per month, including utilities.
M: You mean gas, electricity and heat
W: Yes, that’s right.
M: Is there anything like management fee or parking fee
W: The management fee is included in the rent. But parking is fifty dollars a month.
M: Can I come and have a look at it today
W: Yes, how about one o’clock this afternoon
M: One o’clock sounds fine. See you then.
W: See you.
A. From TV advertisements.
B. From advertisements in the newspapers.
C. From radio advertisements.
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[单项选择]She was so angry at all ( ) he was doing( )she walked out without saying a word.
A. that; that
B. which; that
C. what; as
D. that; which
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[单项选择]More than one teacher ( )told him it is important that he learn English well if he( ) abroad.
A. had; will go
B. has; wants to go
C. has; want to go
D. have; shall go
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Women have more problems than men in old age. First of all, they have less money—or no money at all—and because of this, they often feel they get less respect, even at home. Quite a large number have no pension (退休金) because they have never worked outside the home, and thirty-eight percent are supported mainly by their husbands or children. Second, a larger number of old women than old men become widows (single women). Men are normally older than the women they marry, and women generally live longer than men. The remarriage among older widows is lower than that among widowers (single men). Statistics (统计) from 1990 in Shanghai show only 52 percent of elderly women with husbands still living, compared to (与……相比) 82 percent of men.
Because of lower incomes and the difficulty of remarriage, many elderly women who live alone, are poor and have almost no social life. Even an old couple lives with children, it is the woman who ends up doing the work ar
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B. could live a fairy life
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Our surroundings are being polluted faster than ever and it seems that people cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry’, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.
What can explain and settle this problem The fact is that pollution is caused by man—by his desire (欲望) for a modem way of life. We make "increasing industrialization" (工业化) our first aim. So we are often ready to offer everything: clean air, pure water, good food, our health and the future of our children. There is a constant flow of people from the countryside into the cities, eager for the achievements of our modem society. But as our technological achievements have grown in the last twenty years, pollution has become a serious problem.
Isn’t it time we stopped to ask ourslves where we are going—and why It makes one think of the story about the pilot (飞行员) who told his passengers over th
A. the population of the world is increasing faster
B. people use too many man-made materials
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[单项选择]Where was it ( ) the road accident happened yesterday
A. when
B. that
C. which
D. how
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W: What kind of dress are you looking for
What are these two people talking about( ).
M: Since it’s getting warmer this time of the year, I want something lightweight. What do you think would be the best
A. A lightweight shirt.
B. Things to wear.
C. The warm weather.
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[单项选择]—How about a film tonight
—( ) I haven't been to the cinema for a long time.
A. Yes, thanks.
B. Why not
C. No, go away.
D. It's a pity.