公共英语二级考试阅读各种题型详解
公共英语二级考试阅读各种题型详解
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如何做判断是非的题目
是非题也称之为正误判断题，因为问的是选项中对文章中的事实的转述是否真实，提法是否正确，文章或作者是否提及。
例如：
which of the following statements is （not）true？
which of the following is （not）mentioned in the passage？
which of the following does not explain _______ ？
all of the following are true except ________.
可见这些问题的四个选项要么是"一正三误"，即一项是对的，是符合文章事实的，其余三项均是错的；要么是"一误三正"，即一项是错的，是不合原文事实的，其余三项均是正确的。
解答这类问题，头脑应当清楚：问题是要求把正确的选项圈出，还是要求把错误的选项圈出。
有的考生不看清问题，就去选择选项，想当然地把正确的，符合文章事实的一项圈出，而问题明明问的是which of the following is not true （mentioned），结果误选。
是非题的四个选项有三种情况：
1.四个选项中的信息集中在一、二个句子里。
这种是非题比较容易做。
只要找到相关句，细细读一下就不难选定正确答案。
2.四个选项中的信息集中在一段里。
这样查读的范围要大一些，但还是比较容易的。
验证一个，排除一个，答案就出来了。
3.四个选项中的信息分散在全文。
这种是非题就比较难做，因为要化较多的时间去找各个相关句，一一去查证。
一般说来，应首先把四个选项都看一遍，根据第一遍读的印象和基本常识，尽可能先排除掉一、二个，以减少查的选项。
实在排除不了，需要到文章中去一一查证的，次序也应从易到难，即从印象最深的，相关句最易找的，最容易证实的那个选项开始查。
由于时间关系，要到全文中去一一查证四个选项，效率太低。
因此我们还可以首先对所有选项作一分析，根据常理，根据自己的知识结构，看看哪一选项最有可能是答案。
如问哪一个true，就把四个中最可能正确的一项挑出来首先去查证；如问哪一个not true，就把四个中最可能是错误的一项挑出来首先去查证。
用这一方法，最多查证两项，答案就会出来。
国家公共英语二级(阅读理解)练习试卷30(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语二级（阅读理解）练习试卷30(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. 阅读理解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。
WASHINGTON—Nearly 40 million children in developing countries stand to lose one or both parents due to AIDS (艾滋病) over the next 13 years, and almost 3 million children under 15 have caught the disease worldwide, US experts said. “More than 40 million children in 23 developing nations will likely have lost one or both their parents by 2010. Most of these deaths will be the result of the HIV/AIDS and complicated illnesses.” Brian Atwood, a US official said. Meanwhile, since the first report death of a child by AIDS in Los Angelesl5 years ago, almost 3 million children under 15 are estimated (估计) to have caught the disease worldwide, and at least 1000 were dying each day. “In countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America, HIV/AIDS is pulling years of progress in economic and social development,”he added. “Life expectancy (估计寿命) which has been steadily on the rise for last thirty years will drop to 40 years or less in nine African countries by the year 2020.”Atwood said serious work to help stop children from dying in developing countries was being wiped out. “In all 23 countries included in this study, AIDS-related death will take away the gains made in child survival over the past 20 years. In Zambia and Zimbabwe, children’s death rates will likely nearly double,” Atwood said.1．AIDS is developing fast in ______.A．EuropeB．North AfricaC．developing countriesD．rich countries正确答案：C解析：根据文章的第一句可以判断出答案：“Nearly 40 million children in developing counties…”，而且在后面也提到了一些国家的名字，他们多是发展中国家。
国家公共英语二级(阅读理解)练习试卷14(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语二级（阅读理解）练习试卷14(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. 阅读理解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。
Though Wales is visited mainly for its beautiful scenery, ancient castles and charming sea-side resorts, the fourth most popular place, attracting over a million visitors a year, is a little town on the River Wye, rightly called Hay-on-Wye. The great number of book shops has earned the otherwise sleepy little border town the name of “largest second-hand book shop in the world,” for the whole town seems to be one massive collection of books. The whole thing began in the early 60’s when Richard Booth opened an antique (古董) store in which he also sold some books. The books sold far better than the antiques and soon the clever businessman was buying up every piece of property (地产) he could get in town to store and sell books. It wasn’t long before Mr. Booth began to call himself as “the world’s biggest second-hand book seller.” He began to attract attention from book lovers. The first success of Booth’s books brought other book traders to town. When a fire destroyed much of the castle in the early 1980’s Booth was forced to sell many of his properties. But other booksellers were only too anxious to move into town. People know it’s the place to find any book you wanted, but couldn’t find elsewhere. A lot of antique shops and restaurants have sprung up in the shadow of the second-hand bookshops. This has led declining (日益衰落) towns in other parts of Britain and abroad to seek Booth’s assistance. So far, 30 towns in Europe and another 30 in the US have taken advantage of his ideas. Hay-on-Wye, meanwhile, receives little or no input from the Wales Tourist Board and runs its own tourist information center. To ease the feelings of people on both sides of the border, it considers itself neither in Wales nor England, but lying comfortably between the two. However, the town is certainly in Wales.1．Visitors come to Wales to see all of the following EXCEPT ______.A．seaside resortsB．beautiful sceneryC．ancient castlesD．sleepy little border towns正确答案：D 涉及知识点：阅读理解2．Richard Booth started his business with ______.A．an antique shopB．a second-hand book shopC．every piece of propertiesD．the assistance of other book traders正确答案：A 涉及知识点：阅读理解3．What happened in the early 1980’s?A．A great fire destroyed the town.B．Booth sold many of his properties.C．Booth became successful with his books.D．Other book traders began to leave the town.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：阅读理解4．Hay-on-Wye has becomeA．a sleepy border townB．an important tourist townC．a declining town like othersD．a modern town in England正确答案：B 涉及知识点：阅读理解5．What does “sprung up” mean?A．Jumped up.B．Spread.C．Fought back.D．Appeared.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：阅读理解In the UK there are a variety of rail companies operating. As a result, if you are going for a long journey across the country, you may find that you not only have to change trains as you travel, but rail companies as well. However, you should be able to buy all your tickets from any train station. Rail travel can be expensive, but there are various choices at lower prices. Make sure that when you book your ticket you ask for the cheapest and bear in mind that if you book 7 days in advance you can save a lot of money. There are lots of other good ways to save money on train tickets. So here are some choices you might want to consider: If you are visiting the UK from abroad and plan to do a lot of rail travel, you should consider a rail pass. You need to buy this pass before you enter the UK or Europe, so ask your travel agent for advice and costs. It is advisable to reserve a seat in advance, as many trains do get crowded. And if you are a smoker, check if there is a smoking carriage (车厢) as many trains do not allow smoking. There will probably only be one carriage for smokers so seats get booked up quickly. Despite the prices and the fact that you might be delayed, rail travel is probably the most comfortable method of transport, soit is definitely worth considering.6．What may be the purpose of writing this text?A．To call for the reduction of train fares.B．To advertise the rail transport in the UK.C．To introduce various rail companies in the UK.D．To give advice on one way of transport in the UK.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：阅读理解7．Prices of train tickets are always ______.A．cheapB．expensiveC．changeableD．reduced正确答案：C 涉及知识点：阅读理解8．Why does the writer tell travelers to book train tickets in advance?A．It’s cheaper and more comfortable.B．Trains may be crowded and it’s cheaperC．You don’t have to change trains and it’s cheaper.D．You can consider a rail pass and it’s cheaper.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：阅读理解9．Where should a traveler buy a rail pass?A．At any travel agent in the UK.B．At any train station in the UK,C．On the train during his journey.D．At a travel agent outside the UK.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：阅读理解10．For whom may this text be written?A．Tourists to the UK.B．Rail companies in the UK.C．Travel agents in the UK.D．Travel agents in other countries.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：阅读理解11．Which of the following words may NOT be used to describe trains in theUK?A．Slow.B．Dirty.C．Expensive.D．Comfortable.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：阅读理解。
国家公共英语二级(阅读理解)练习试卷25(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语二级（阅读理解）练习试卷25(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Both books were written for a real girl called Alice and they have been read by millions of children since they were first published. These stories are about a dream world in which Alice meets strange creatures and has interesting adventures. I’m sure you know this already, but if you don’t you’d better read the stories yourselves.1．The real name of the author of the two books is ______.A．AliceB．Lewis GarrollC．Charles CarrollD．Charles Lutwidge Dodgson正确答案：D 涉及知识点：阅读理解2．People know Lewis Carroll mainly for ______.A．his good pennameB．his interesting storiesC．his ability in mathematicsD．his wonderful teaching at Oxford University正确答案：B 涉及知识点：阅读理解3．Through the Looking Glass was published when its author ______.A．was 33 years oldB．was 39 years oldC．had had interesting adventuresD．was still a student at Oxford University正确答案：B 涉及知识点：阅读理解4．The two books ______.A．were about mathematicsB．were not well received at allC．were written for a girl at firstD．were mainly about strange creatures正确答案：C 涉及知识点：阅读理解5．In the last sentence, “if you don’t” means “if you don’t ______.”A．like the storiesB．know the authorC．understand the storiesD．know about the stories正确答案：D 涉及知识点：阅读理解Social customs and ways of behaving change from time to time. Things which were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered impolite for a man to smoke on the street. No man who thought of himself as being a gentleman would make a fool of himself by smoking in the presence of a lady. Customs also differ greatly from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Should you use both hands when you are eating? The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For instance, in both countries, people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also, most Englishmen will open a door for a woman or offer their seat to her, and also will most Americans. Promptness (守时的) is important both in Britain and America. If a dinner invitation is for 7 o’clock, the dinner guest either arrives close to that time or calls up to explain his delay. The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people uncomfortable, especially if they are your guests. There is an old story about a man who gave a formal dinner party. When the food was served, one of the guests started to eat his peas with a knife. The other guests were either amazed or shocked, but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable.6．What should a dinner guest do if he is to be late for dinner?A．He should cancel-the visit.B．He should find a good excuse.C．He should say nothing about it.D．He should phone to explain why he will be late.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：阅读理解7．How did the other guests feel when the man was eating his peas with a knife?A．They thought it was nothing unusual.B．They could not accept his way of eating.C．They paid no attention to his behavior.D．They believed his table manners were interesting.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：阅读理解8．According to the passage, which of the following can serve as a typicalexample of good manners?A．A man offers his seat to a woman.B．A woman opens a door for a gentleman.C．A man walks between two women on the street.D．A gentleman smokes while walking on the street.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：阅读理解9．The passage seems to indicate that a good host should try his best to make his guests feel ______.A．at easeB．puzzledC．like a roofD．sorry about himself正确答案：A 涉及知识点：阅读理解10．Which of the following do you think should be the best title for the passage?A．Social Life in Western Countries.B．American and British Ways of Life.C．Social Customs and Ways of Behavior.D．Promptness Is Important in Social Activities.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：阅读理解。
公共英语二级阅读理解试题及分析(6)
No spacecraft will ever land on the sun.The sun is a flaming ball of gas that reaches thousands of degrees Fahrenheit.But next year,a ship from the earth will fly closer to it than any man-made craft has flown before.The mission (任务) is a big development for scientists and,maybe,for everyone else.In September 2018,NASA plans to launch the Parker Solar Probe.After a journey of nearly 90 million miles,it will fly within 3.8 million miles of the sun.Within two months of launching,the probe is expected to reach the sun’s corona(日冕).That’s the sun’s outer atmosphere of gases.Getting there won’t be easy.Designing a spacecraft tough enough to hold up to the sun’s heat has been proved difficult.But that hasn’t stopped engineers from trying.Temperatures in the corona can reach millions of degrees.The probe will limit itself to regions where things get no hotter than 2,500℉.That’s still a heavy heat load for a spacecraft.But a 4.5-inch-thick heat shield(罩) will protect the probe’s camera and scientific instruments.NASA says the data the probe collects could provide knowledge into the physics of stars.Our sun is special to us.But as a star,it’s rather common.So the better we understand how it works,the better we understand all stars of its mass and color.Perhaps the most important is what the probe may show us about solar storms.During solar storms,charged particles stream through the solar system.They can disable communication satellites and shut down power systems.One study has found that a very intense solar storm could cause up to $2 trillion in damage in the US alone.It could also black out the East Coast for a year.Understanding solar storms might allow us to predict them ourselves.【语篇导读】文章主要介绍了帕克太阳探测器这项工程以及科学家面临的挑战,1.What can we learn about the probe?A.It’s the first man-made instrument to fly to the sun.B.It’ll get to the core of the sun in nearly two months.C.It’ll fly about 3.8 million miles to reach the corona,D.It’ll fly closer to the sun than the previous ones.答案 D解析细节理解题。
公共英语二级阅读理解专项强化真题试卷1(题后含答案及解析)
公共英语二级阅读理解专项强化真题试卷1(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1.There are a growing number of pet owners who feed pets on raw, which means, “uncooked”meat and bones. William Burk, a pet food specialist from the Food and Drug Administration(FDA), believes that feeding raw meat to pets is against its goal of protecting the public from health dangers: besides, raw meat and bones do not have all the required nutrition(营养)that a pet needs every day. Recognizing how popular these foods are, the FDA has provided guidelines for producers of pet foods that contain uncooked meat for dogs, cats, and other pets. The guidelines give rules to protect pet owners and pets from dangers about food safety and lack of nutrition. Pet owners who feed raw meat and bones should deal with these products very carefully to protect themselves against possible dangers, says Burk. Just as when preparing foods for humans, use hot water and soap to wash hands, containers, and surfaces that come into contact(接触)with the food. Don’t put your hands near your mouth until you’ ve washed them, and don’t allow your pet to touch your face right after it has eaten meat. If owners choose to feed bones to their pets, they should watch their pet carefully when it is eating bones. Burk also says, “If the pet eats a big piece of bone that won’t pass through the digestive system(消化系统), it could kill the pet. “1．What does William Burk think of feeding pets on raw?A．It’ll make the pet owners sick.B．It’ll cause the death of other pets.C．It’ s against the policy of the FDA.D．It’ s dangerous and lack of nutrition.正确答案：D解析：推理题。
国家公共英语二级(阅读理解)练习试卷33(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语二级（阅读理解）练习试卷33(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. 阅读理解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。
First-time dog owners may encounter (遇到) many problems getting to know and train their bets. Sometimes a puppy (小狗), or even an older dog, will chew their fingers or bite them. Even in play, this can really hurt. Unfortunately, many bet owners tolerate (容忍) this in a young dog. However when the dog gets larger, it is not fun to be bitten by it. Training a dog fever to place his teeth on human skin or clothing is an important lesson. From now on, if you feel your dog’s teeth while you are playing with him, say “ouch” in a loud voice and move away from him. He will soon learn that when he bites, you will not play with him any more. Another bad habit that many people tolerate in their pets is allowing them to bite and held on to clothing. Don’t let your dog do this to you. When he does something you want him to do, praise him and tell him he’s a good dog. You can also give him a treat at the same time he performs the good behavior. Eventually he will learn which kind of behavior is acceptable and which is not. Remember that reward is more effective than punishment, if you reward your dog when he does what you want him to, he will become very well behaved. Also remember that puppies need to chew on something. So give him a sock with a knot tied in it or an old shoe. If he chews the wrong thing, take it away while saying “No”and give him something he can chew. If dogs are trained well, they will truly be your friends for a lifetime.1．This passage is written to ______.A．show dog owner how to behaveB．teach people how to train dogsC．explain why a dog chews on somethingD．show good dog behaviors正确答案：B解析：文章的第一段教大家如何训练狗改掉咬人的坏毛病；第二段告诉大家如何训练狗改掉爱咬衣物的毛病。
公共英语二级阅读理解试题及分析(8)
PART 1Four days after Dad’s 67th birthday,he had a heart attack.He was lucky—he survived.But something inside him had died.His enthusiasm for life was gone.My husband and I asked Dad to live with us on our small farm,hoping the fresh air would help him adjust.Within a week after he moved in,I regretted the invitation.He criticized everything I did.I became frustrated.One day I read an article about a nursing home.Several depressed patients’attitudes had improved dramatically when they were given dogs.So I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon.As soon as I got there,a pointer’s(指示犬) eyes caught my attention.He watched me calmly.A staff member said,“He got here two weeks ago and we’ve heard nothing.His time is up tomorrow.”I turned to the man in horror.“You mean you’re going to kill him?”“Ma’am,”he said gently,“we don’t have room for every unclaimed dog.”The pointer’s calm brown eyes awaited my decision.“I’ll take him,”I said.Glancing at the dog,Dad wrinkled his face and turned back toward thehouse.Then,suddenly,the pointer pulled free from my grasp.He sat down in front of Dad.Dad’s anger melted,and soon he was hugging the animal.It was the beginning of a warm friendship.Dad named the pointerCheyenne.Together they spent long hours walking down dusty lanes and relaxing on the banks of streams.Dad’s bitterness faded,and he and Cheyenne went on to make manyfriends.Then,one night two years later,I felt Cheyenne’s cold nose searching through my bed covers.He had never come into our bedroom before at night.I ran into my father’s room and found that he had passed away.Two days later,my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad’s bed.As I buried him near their favorite stream,I silently thanked the dog for restoring Dad’s peace of mind.1.Why did Dad criticize everything the author did?A.He didn’t like his daughter’s farm.B.The disease took away his interest in life.C.The state of his illness worsened.D.His daughter couldn’t do things well.2.What was Dad’s attitude when he first saw the dog?A.Friendly.B.Unfriendly.C.Excited.D.Satisfied.3.What was the dog’s greatest help to Dad?A.It accompanied him on his walk.B.It helped him make many friends.C.It brought peace of mind back to him.D.It improved the relationship between him and his daughter.4.What’s the best title for the passage?A.An Abandoned Dog.B.Dad’s Recovery.C.Friends In The End.D.Dad’s Last Days.PART 2Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun,according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers,some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives,and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the report’s key findings,“the proportion(比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,ages2-8,remain largely the same.But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined,from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading,the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading.It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading,mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently,compared to infrequent readers,have morebooks in the home,more books purchased for them,parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches,and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead,parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.1.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A.Children’s reading habits.B.Quality of children’s books.C.Children’s after-class activities.D.Parent-child relationships.2.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A.In paragraph 2.B.In paragraph 3.C.In paragraph 4.D.In paragraph 5.3.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A.E-books are of poor quality.B.It could be a waste of time.C.It may harm children’s health.D.E-readers are expensive.4.How should parents encourage their children to read more?A.Act as role models for them.B.Ask them to write book reports.C.Set up reading groups for them.D.Talk with their reading class teachers.PART 1【语篇导读】作者的爸爸病愈后对生活失去了信心,作者领养的一只狗使作者的爸爸恢复了心灵的安宁。
(完整版)公共英语二级考试阅读题及答案
PETS2-READING-1AIn the 1900's, American townspeople usually washed and brushed their teeth and combed their hair in the kitchen. Or they kept a water pitcher (大水罐)and a wash basin in their rooms and took care of these things there.The bathtub was a wash tub(澡盆)filled with water from the stove. If you were small enough you could sit down by drawing your knees to your chest. Otherwise, you washed yourself standing up. Often all the women and girls in the family bathed together. Then the men and boys did. In most families this was Saturday night because Sundays they went to church.A small number of families did have running water. But that depended on whether there was a water system where they lived and on whether they could afford the plumbing(水管设施). Some people had bathtubs in their homes as early as 1895. But many others did not have their first bath in a bathtub until 1910 or later when they were fifteen or sixteen years old.56In the first paragraph, "took care of" means "".［A］kept ［B］looked after ［C］used ［D］kept and used57. In order to use the water from the stove, there be a pipe connecting the tub with the stove. ［A］must ［B］seemed to ［C］needn't ［D］should58. Which of the following statements is true?［A］Males and females in the family took turns using the bathtub.［B］Some bathtubs were big enough for many people to bathe in at the same time.［C］All the women and girls of a family could bathe together standing up in the tub.［D］When several family members bathed together, they did not use the bathtub.59. Americans owned a bathtub as early as 1895.［A］Many ［B］Not all ［C］All ［D］Few60. We can infer(推断)that the plumbing at that time.［A］cost little［B］was more expensive than a water system［C］was too expensive for every family to afford［D］was not necessaryBCARIFF, Wales poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered Wales to celebrate the tradition(传统)of storytelling. "It might seem strange that people still want to listen to instead of watching television, but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again, "said David Amibrose, director of Beyond the Border, an international storytelling festival(节)in Wales."Some of the tales, like those of the Inuit from Canada, are thousands years old. So our storytellers have come from distant lands to connect us with the distance of time. " he said early this month. Two Inuit women, both in their mid 60s, are among the few remaining who can do Kntadjait, or throat singing, which has few words and much sound.Their art is governed by the cold of their surroundings, forcing them to say little but listen attentively. Ambrose started the festival in 1993, after several years of working with those reviving (coming back into use or existence)storytelling in Wales."It came out of a group of people who wanted to reconnect with traditions and as all the Welsh are storytellers, it was in good hands here." Ambrose said.61. Ambrose believes that the art of storytelling.［A］will be more popular than TV ［B］will be popular again［C］started in Wales ［D］are in the hands of some old people62. From the tales told by the Inuit, people can learn.［A］about their life as early as thousands of years ago［B］why they tell the stories in a throat singing way［C］how cold it has been where the Inuit live［D］how difficult it is to understand the Inuit63. According to the writer, which of the following is not true?［A］Storytelling once stopped in Wales.［B］Storytelling has a long history in Wales.［C］Storytelling is always well received in Wales.［D］Storytelling did not come back until 1993 in Wales.64. The underlined phrase in good hands means.［A］controlled by rich people ［B］grasped by good storytellers［C］taken good care of ［D］protected by kind peopleCGreek soldiers sent messages by turning their shields(盾)toward the sun. The flashes reflected light could be seen several miles away. The enemy did not know what the flashes meant, but other Greek soldiers could understand the messages.Roman soldiers in some places built long rows of signal towers. When they had a message to send, the soldiers shouted it from tower to tower. If there were enough towers and enough soldiers with loud voices, important news could be sent quickly over distance.In Africa, people learned to send messages by beating on a series of large drums(鼓). Each drum was kept within hearing distance of the next one. The drum beats were sent out in a special way that all the drummers understood. Though the messages were simple, they could be sent at great speed for hundreds of miles.In the eighteenth century, a French engineer found a new way to send short messages. In this way, a person held a flag in each hand and the arms were moved to various positions representing different letters of the alphabet. It was like spelling out words with flags and arms. Over a long period of time, people sent messages by all these different ways. However, not until the telephone was invented in America in the nineteenth century could people send speech sounds over a great distance in just a few seconds.65. According to this passage, the Roman way of communication depended very much upon .［A］fine weather ［B］high tower［C］the spelling system ［D］arm movements66. Which of the following statements is true?［A］Neither the Greek soldiers nor their enemy could understand the message.［B］African soldiers shouted from tower to tower to pass message.［C］Telephone was invented by a French engineer.［D］Only by using telephone could people send speech sounds quickly.67. The African way of communication sent messages.［A］in a special way ［B］over a very short distance［C］by a musical instrument ［D］at a rather slow speed68. The way of communication made use of visible signs.［A］French ［B］Roman ［C］African ［D］AmericanDBecause we can feel that things are heavy, we think of weight as being a fixed quality in an object, but it is not really fixed at all. If you could take a one pound packet of butter 4, 000 miles out from the earth, it would weigh only a quarter of a pound. Why would things weigh only a quarter as much as they do at the surface of the earth if we took them 4 000 miles out into space? The reason is this: All objects have a natural attraction for all other objects; this is called gravitational attraction, but this power of attraction between two objects gets weaker as they get farther apart. When the butter was at the surface of the earth, it was 4 000 miles from the centre (in other words the radius(半径)of the earth is 4 000 miles). When we took the butter 4 000 miles out, it was 8 000 miles from the centre, which is twice the distance.If you double the distance between two objects, their gravitational attraction decreases two times two. If you treble(翻三倍)the distance, it gets nine times weaker(three times three). If you take it four times as far away, it gets sixteen times weaker (four times four)and so on. 69. The best title for this passage is.［A］The Earth Weight ［B］Weight in Space［C］Changing Weight on the Earth ［D］Weight on and off the Earth70. We can feel things are heavy because.［A］weight is a fixed quality in an object［B］they are far away from the centre of the earth［C］of the earth's strong attraction for them［D］they are not taken away from the surface of the earth71. If the distance between two objects is shortened by half, their gravitational attraction will. ［A］double ［B］become four times stronger［C］be the same ［D］get four times weaker72. If an object weighed one pound 8 000 miles above the earth, it would weigh on the surface of the earth.［A］6 pounds ［B］ 4 pounds ［C］9 pounds ［D］1/9 poundEAs more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone. Since this is new for many, some trips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably enjoy the experience. If you will be eating a good meal alone, choose good restaurants. In the end, they will be much better for your digestion(消化). You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone. You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate(提前做准备)your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed. Take a folding(折叠)case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy(极其方便)for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip. And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate. Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip!73. Who is the author's intended audience?［A］Working women who have no time for cooking.［B］Husbands and children of working women.［C］Working women who must travel on their own.［D］Hotel personnel who must attend to working women.74. Why is lightweight luggage important for the travelling businesswoman?［A］It provides space for dirty clothes.［B］It is easy to move.［C］It can double as a briefcase.［D］It is usually big enough to carry all business documents.75. Where would this passage most likely appear?［A］In a magazine specially for women.［B］In a restaurant and hotel guide.［C］In a news magazine.［D］In a journal for top ranking businessmen and women.第三部分：阅读理解56从上下文来看"took care of"应是"kept and used"之意，答案为D。
公共英语二级阅读理解试题及分析(4)
The CLF Art Cafe,PeckhamPlaying different kinds of music,it has a night to serve most tastes.As one of the leading places for the creative arts,the building is full of friendly but crazy students and young people devoted to having a good time.But for those who aren’t interested in making the ceiling sweat,there is an open-air rooftop with monthly plays and regular showings of films.Roxy,FitzroviaIn the heart of London’s shopping center lies one of the flagships for a student night out in London.After showing their Student IDs,students head down into the basement (地下室) of the Roxy where they are thrown into a group of young people from all backgrounds and countries.Whether for a few drinks and a chat or a dance along to the sound of the latest hits,the Roxy’s half-priced cocktail (鸡尾酒) will make sure you are satisfied.Bar Kick,ShoreditchFor any student who is very busy and has forgotten how to relax,keep yourself focused when you play a game of table football.Put yourself into the crowd of bars and clubs Shoreditch has to offer.Bar Kick presents students with a quiet evening.At the street level,it seems like any other bar.Heading downstairs you’ll find almost a dozen football tables replacing the dance floor,giving it a competitive edge to an evening away from school work.The Court,Tottenham Court RoadFor an affordable meal and drinks on a Sunday before a week of stress,head over to The bining the perfect combination of traditional pub comforts with student prices,the central London pub offers a quiet place as you catch up with classmates and forget about the stresses of being a student.【语篇导读】本文介绍了四家酒吧的地理位置和服务项目。
国家公共英语二级(阅读理解)练习试卷32(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语二级（阅读理解）练习试卷32(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. 阅读理解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。
Not everyone in the world requires the same amount of living space. The amount of space a person needs around him is a cultural (文化的) difference, not an economic (经济的) one. Knowing your own psychological (心理的) space needs is important because they strongly affect your choices, including, for example, the number of bedrooms in the home. If you were brought up in a two-child family and both you and your sister or brother had your own bedrooms, the chances are, if you have two children or more, that you also will offer separate (分开的) bedrooms for them. In America, for example, they train people to want to have their own rooms by giving them their own rooms when they are babies. This is very rare in the world. In many other countries, the baby sleeps in the same bed with his parents or in bed near them. The space in the home also shows a lot about psychological space needs. Some families gather closer to each other and the size of their house have nothing to do with it. Others have separate little corners where family members go to be alone. Although it is true that psychological space needs are not decided by economic reasons, they sometimes have to be changed a little because of economic pressures. It is almost impossible, however, to completely change your psychological space needs.1．The first sentence in paragraph 1 “Not everyone in the world requires the same amount of space” means ______.A．no two people need exactly the same amount of living spaceB．living space requirements are not always the sameC．the world requires the same amount of living spaceD．nobody needs a required amount of living space正确答案：B解析：这是一个表示部分否定的句子，意思是“世界上并不是所有的人都需要同样大小的生活空间”。