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)2:20B)2:25C)2:15D)2:002.（得分：1分）A)Bob’sB)The woman’sC)Mike’sD)The man’s3.（得分：1分）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 placeB)The reason.C)The time.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)John failed to keep the appointment.B)Mary failed to keep the appointment.C)John failed to go to Mary’s house.D)Mary failed to go to John’s house.9.（得分：1分）A)She is talking over the phone.B)She is ready to go home.C)She is taking down a message.D)She is away from home.10.（得分：1分）A)The man’s grandmother is 81.B)The man’s grandfather is 86.C)The man’s grandmother and grandfather look young.D)The man’s grandfather is older than his grandmother.Section 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 on the corresponding button._______________________________________________点击播放11.（得分：1分）A)Man’s 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.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 words you just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. _______________________________________________点击播放_______________________________________________Passage13.（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: Vocabulary 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.I’ll keep __________ eye on the baby when she is away.（得分：1分）A)muchB)anD)one20.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 don’t go, ______ I.（得分：1分）A)neither doB)so doC)nor shallD)so don’t22.She is from Shanghai, ______ population is larger than that of any other city in China.（得分：1分）A)itsB)whichC)whose23.Mary’s score on the test is the highest in her class; she ____ have studied very hard. （得分：1分）A)ought toB)mustC)shouldD)may24.He was just about to jump up when he felt something ______ near his feet.（得分：1分）A)movedB)movingC)moveD)to move25.Skiing is a sport ______ goes back 4,000 years.（得分：1分）A)and whichB)whose historyC)and itsD)its history26.The little baby was left alone, with ______ to look after it.（得分：1分）A)someoneB)no oneC)anyoneD)not one27.Mary’s score on the test is the highest in her class; she ____ have studied very hard. （得分：1分）A)ought toB)mustC)shouldD)may28.Today’s libraries differ greatly from ________.（得分：1分）A)those pastB)those of the pastC)the pastD)that past29.The middle-aged man was seen _____ out of the house on the afternoon of the murder. （得分：1分）A)have comeB)to comeC)comeD)came30.The reason I plan to go is ______ if I don’t.（得分：1分）A)for which she will be disappointedB)that she will be disappointedC)because she will have a disappointmentD)because she will be disappointed31.The culture and customs of America are more like of England than ________ of any other country.（得分：1分）A)thatB)thoseC)whatD)which32.Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people _____ the same language?（得分：1分）A)spokeC)had spokenD)will speak33.No sooner had they got the goods covered up _____ it started raining hard.（得分：1分）A)thanB)afterC)thenD)whenSection 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 click on the corresponding button.34.There was a free holiday for those who won the first _____ .（得分：1分）A)rewardB)honorC)praise35.He gave a _____ of what he had seen.（得分：1分）A)designB)desireC)determinationD)description36.The house _____ from the rest because of its unusual shape.（得分：1分）A)stands forB)stands upC)stands byD)stands out37.He planned to take computer as his ______. （得分：1分）A)workB)subjectC)lessonD)major38.All employees are given three weeks of _____ each year.（得分：1分）A)vacationB)occasionC)travelD)freedom39.Between them serious disagreements immediately _____.（得分：1分）A)arguedB)roseC)raisedD)arose40.I haven’t seen her for years, but I could still _____ her voice on the phone.（得分：1分）A)realizeB)hearC)knowD)recognize41.The doctors give the students a medical _____ for their health oncea year.（得分：1分）A)experimentB)investigationC)inspectionD)examination42.The meeting ____ at midnight and we all went home late.（得分：1分）A)broke outB)broke offC)broke downD)broke up43.China has launched a number of________satellites since the 1970s.（得分：1分）A)messageB)imformationC)TVD)communications44.In English some surnames ________ occupations or people.（得分：1分）A)deserveC)desireD)describe45.She _______ the news and gives information about the weather, the traffic etc.（得分：1分）A)preservesB)pretendsC)preventsD)presents46.In ancient Egypt only boys from rich families ______ school.（得分：1分）A)attemptedB)assistedC)assuredD)attended47.We’re _______ cash at the moment. So we aren’t going anywhere this week.（得分：1分）A)sortC)fewD)short of48.Many athletes come from all over the world to compete in _____ sports in the Olympics.（得分：1分）A)valuableB)violentC)visibleD)various49.It is not very _____ to swim or dive in winter.（得分：1分）A)happyB)gladC)pleasedD)pleasant50.The foreigner is _____ on Chinese Konfu.（得分：1分）A)fondB)interestedD)keen51.Tom ____he would be looking out for news about me during the week.（得分：1分）A)promotedB)processedC)programmedD)promised52.The new science and ______ can help scientists learn more about earthquakes. （得分：1分）A)techniqueB)telegramC)telescopeD)technology53.The gardens of Mr. Smith’s house are beautifully _____.（得分：1分）A)laid downB)looked outC)looked downD)laid outPart III: Reading Comprehension (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! People 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 that 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 million 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 been 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 earthquake 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 earthquake 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 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 the 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 recent 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 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 earthquake predictions more accurate._______________________________________________Passage 2Farmers 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 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. They 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 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 can’t 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 like to see plants grow. They want to work outside in the fresh air. At the end of their long day’s 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 cowsB)to feed cows with machineC)to feed and make cows give milkD)to feed cows with milk60.In the first paragraph “people who visit farms” will___.（得分：2分）A)believe that farmers keep things cleanB)help farmers clean thingsC)make it certain that things there are cleanD)find out clean things there61.We can learn from the passage that farmers___.（得分：2分）A)feed cows twice every dayB)milk cows twice every dayC)clean milking machines three times every dayD)transport trucks of milk three times every day62.According to the text, at one time bottles of milk were___.（得分：2分）A)brought only to people’s homesB)brought directly to the storeC)brought only to the storeD)brought directly to people’s homes63.Which of the following statements is 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 3A map is a drawing that shows 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 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 people 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. 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 map according to the passage? （得分：2分）A)trees, grass, parks and starsB)languages, cultures, traditions and songsC)roads, towns, hills and seasD)cities, houses, stores and schools65.From the passage we can infer that____.（得分：2分）A)one who can’t draw pictures can become a map maker.B)no one has ever seen the smallest map in the worldC)on a map cities, roads, trees, grass are all of the same colorD)strangers can use street maps to find their way in a new place66.According to the passage we can draw a conclusion about a map that____. （得分：2分）A)a map can help a blind person to find his homeB)different things are indicated in different colors on a mapC)maps are always drawn from the airplane.D)anyone will get lost if he doesn’t have a street map with him67.The author thinks that a map is____. （得分：2分）A)a friendly painterB)an interesting bookC)a colorful pictureD)a useful tool68.The passage mainly tells us____.（得分：2分）A)how a map can help usB)where to find a mapC)how to use a mapD)why to use a map_______________________________________________Passage 4Mr. and Mrs. Albina, with 53 children, have the world’s largest family. When people hear about the Albina’s large family, th e first question they ask is, “How is it possible? How can one woman give birth to 53 children 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 that’s 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 and 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 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 are 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)21B)16C)15D)1870.One reason that the Albinas have 53 children is that ________.（得分：2分）A)Mrs. Albina married too earlyB)they didn’t know birth controlC)Mrs. Albina wanted more daughtersD)they always gave birth in twos and threes71.Which of the following was a happy event for the Albinas on their way to Chile.（得分：2分）A)riding mulesB)giving birth to tripletsC)enjoying the snowstormD)crossing the Mountains72.With so many children, the Albinas are living a_____life.（得分：2分）A)a modernB)a comfortableC)a hardD)a wealthy73.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? （得分：2分）A)Mr. and Mrs. AlbinaB)More births, Poorer LifeC)A Poor Family in ChileD)The World’s Largest FamilyTranslation from English into ChinesePart IV: Translation (10%)Directions: There are five sentences in this part. For each sentence, five suggested Chinese translations are given. There are five choices marked A), B), C) , D) and E). You are expected to make the best choice. Then click on the corresponding button.74. Besides geysers（间歇泉）, there are about 3,000 natural hot springs. In many of them, the water is too hot to touch.A)在间歇泉的附近，还有大约3,000个天然温泉。