| 公共英语考试PETS二级每日一练（2017/12/12） |
| 第1、2、3、4、5题：In Cardiff I was put to work in furniture department at one of the local stores. It was large, fairly out of date, run ( 经营 ), like its parent company in London, by a group of relatives. Being only a member of the store for a short time, I was in a very fortunate position. The others, particularly the older members of the store, were naturally asked to produce good sales figures. I was more of an observer. If I made a sale, I was pleased, but if I didn't, I would not be blamed. I was really there to observe and learn, and as I had no interest in making a position in the furniture business, I wasn't too diligent (勤奋) about that either. One salesman in late middle age once expressed his insecurity (不安全感) by scolding me of trying to steal one of his customers (雇客). Nothing could have been further from the truth, but he demanded that I go to the stockroom (货仓) with him to settle the matter. He was very small and thin, but to my surprise he started dancing about among the carpets and closets working his arms wildly and calling on me to 'put them up'. I couldn't put anything up ---I was too busy rolling on a four-foot six - inch spring mattress (弹簧垫子) , helpless with laughter. Finally he saw the joke too, and we went off to the members' store for a conciliatory(和解)cup of tea. Several days later, I finally left the store. Thank God! 46. The furniture department was run by _____. A. the author's parents B. the author's relatives C. some member of a big family D. the local government 47. The shop in Cardiff ______. A. was big and very modern B. was old but beautiful C. didn't sell furniture only D. was famous in London 48. The author was lucky because ________. A. sales figures were not important for him B. he was younger than the others C. he produced good sales figuresD. his pay was higher 49. One salesman thought that ______ . A. the author was more of an observer than a real member of the store B. what the author had said was far from the truth C. the author tried to get a person to buy the furniture dishonestly D. the writer destroyed a four-foot six - inch spring mattress 50. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. The author only stayed in the shop for a short time because he was not interested in business. B. The author felt light - hearted when he left the shop. C. The author was punished for stealing money from the customer. D. The author was asked to put up the carpets. |
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| 第6题：Heinsistedthathisbrother（）thewindow.Itwasclearthatsomeoneelsebroke thewindow. A.shouldnotbreak B.shouldnothavebroken C.hadn'tbroken D.wouldnotbreak |
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| 第7题：-----_____istheengineer'shusband? -----Theneighborofyourbrotherinthecorner.（） A.Who B.What C.How D.Which |
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| 第8、9、10、11题：In reading science, a heading （标题）often gives a clue （线索）to a problem that is going to be discussed .Getting the problem clearly in your mind is the first step to take in studying such material. You are advised to do this in reading science articles. 1. Read the title and think about it . 2. Read all of the headings .You should get a clear idea of what the problems are without reading anything but the headings. 3. Next , read the article all the way through carefully. Each time you come to a heading that names a problem, read the paragraphs under that heading to find out : 1. more information about the problem; 2.how the problem may be met . 41. This passage offers advice on _______. A. how to read titles and headings B. how to find headings in an article C. what problems to be discussed in science article D. how to read science material 42. It is advisable for you ________. A. to read the heading which you think is the title B. to read the heading that names a problem C. to read one heading and the paragraph under it each time D. to read the headings only 43. Read the whole article after ________. A. you have got all the information about the problem B. you understand the title C. you have read one paragraph after another D. you are clear about what to be discussed 44. You read the whole article carefully _________. A. to get all the headings B. to see how the problem is discussed C. to name problems D. to think about the title |
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| 第12题：ThatwasthefirsttimeI（）England'scoast A.left B.hadleft C.wouldleave D.hasleft |
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| 第13题：____theywillsendusaninvitationisnotyetknown,__wehopetheysill.（） A.If...write B.Thatso C.When...yet D.Whether...but |
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| 第14题：Withsomanyeyesonhim,hewastoonervoustospeak.（） A、fixed B、fixing C、tofix D、beingfixed |
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| 第15题：From Monday until Friday most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings and on weekends they are free and enjoy themselves. Some watch TV or go to the movies(电影院); others'36'sports. It depends on individual(个人的)'37'. There are many different ways to spend our'38'time. Almost everyone has'39'kind of hobby(爱好). It may be40'from collecting stamps to making model airplanes. Some hobbies are very'41'; others don't'42'at all. Some collections are'43'a lot of money; others are valuable only'44'their owners. I know a man who has a coin collection worth several thousand dollars. A short time ago he bought a rare(稀有的)fiftycent piece'45'250! He was very happy about his collection and thought the price was'46. '47', my youngest brother'48'match boxes. He has almost 600 of them but I doubt if they are worth any money. However,'49'my brother they are extremly(特别地)'50'.Nothing makes him'51'than to find a new match box for his collection.That's'52'a hobby means, I think. It is something we like to do in our spare time simply for the'53'of it. The value in dollars is not important, '54'the pleasure it gives us'55'. 36. A、soon B、attendC、tend D、take part in 37. A、timeB、energyC、interestsD、fun 38A、spareB、workingC、ownD、day 39A、someB、anyC、certainD、every 40A、OKB、all rightC、anythingD、something 41A、expensiveB、interestingC、excitingD、cheap 42A、spend anythingB、cost anythingC、pay nothingD、need something 43A、worthB、worthyC、valuedD、paid 44A、forB、toC、withD、of 45A、worthB、spentC、worthyD、uscd 46A、a little too higherB、too expensiveC、cheapD、reasonable 47A、At the same time〖KG2〗B、On the other hand C、On the contrary〖KG4〗D、As a matter of fact 48A、collectsB、buysC、choosesD、selects 49A、forB、toC、inD、with 50A、dearB、expensiveC、valuableD、costly 51A、so happyB、that happyC、more happilyD、happier 52A、whatB、howC、how muchD、where 53A、priceB、valueC、interestD、fun 54A、thoughB、andC、butD、when 55A、isB、doesC、willD、has |
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| 第16、17、18、19、20题：Different Customs and Cultures If an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb and forefinger into a circle. That means OK. But in Brazil, the very sign is considered to be rude. In Poland, a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess. The number must be an odd(奇数) one. Besides, the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers. And usually, red rose is a sign of love. Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disapproval. To our heads to show disapproval. To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria.(保加利亚) The differences in customs and cultures in the world are really noticeable. We should learn more about them to avoid them to avoid embarrassment(窘迫). Then, would you please remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. 46. In Poland, if a man gives some odd red roses to woman as a present, it means that he _____. A. will invite her to a dinner party B. has not been in love with her C. will invite her to a ball D. has fallen in love with her 47. If a Brazilian puts his thumb and index(食指) into a circle, it shows that he _____ you. A. will be friends with B. is not satisfied with C. is willing to help D. is satisfied with 48. In Poland, it is _____ for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flower somebody presented to her. A. impolite B. Polite C. expected D. unexpected 49. In Bulgaria, if a man nods, it means that he _______ with you. A. will have a talk B. disagrees C. will shake hands D. agrees 50. The sentence “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” means that _______. A. we should learn from the Romans B. we should work as the Romans do C. we should obey its customs when we are entering a country. D. we have been Romans |
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| 第21题：（）fromtheappletree. A.Itdownfell B.thereitisneeded C.Downfellit D.Fellitdown |
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