| 公共英语考试PETS二级易错题（2017/12/26） |
| 第1、2、3、4题：One answer to the question of land shortage was suggested by an organization some years ago. A city was to be built at sea, housing 30,000 people. The suggestion was to shape the city like a harbor(港口)。The outer wall of the harbor would stand on steel columns resting on the sea---bed. Naturally this could only be where the water was fairly shallow. The people would like to live in flats in the fifty----metre high outer wall. The flats would be all face inwards, and would be made of concrete(混泥土) and glass. The glass would be specially made and colored to control the heat and strong light from the sun. The planners called this man --- made harbor would be calm. On it would be floating islands carrying more building: a hospital, two theaters, museum, an art exhibition hall and a church. On one of the islands would be a special factory to take the salt out of sea water and turn it into fresh water. People living in the city could move around on small boats driven by electricity, so there would be no air pollution from the burning of gas. There would be platforms outside the man wall for ships bringing supplies. People could also travel to the mainland by motorboat or water plane. 43. What was suggested about the construction of a new city at sea? Ａ．The city was to be designed together with a harbor. Ｂ．The walls around the city would be made of steel and glass. Ｃ．The building of the city would rest on a floating island. Ｄ．The people would live in tall building surrounded by a wall. 44. How would fresh water be supplied to the city? Ａ．By treating sea water. Ｂ．By getting it from the surrounding islands. Ｃ．By building a small lake of fresh water inside the city. Ｄ．By transporting it from the mainland. 45. The suggestion made by the organization is to solve the problem that _______. Ａ．there is not enough space for building cites on land Ｂ．land transportation has became increasingly difficult Ｃ．there are too many people on land Ｄ．present cities are heavily polluted by cars 46. the purpose of the writer is-_______. Ａ．to suggest how new type of harbor could be built at sea Ｂ．to give a description of a new--- type city. Ｃ．to draw people's attention to the problem of air pollution. Ｄ．to introduce a mew way of building harbor --- cities. |
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| 第5、6、7、8题：Unemployment(失业)rose from 7.5&in June, 1996to 7.8% in July, 1996, the highest rate since January of that year , the Labor Department reported. The main reason was a large increase -----nearly 700, 000 in the labor force , with a record 61.9% of the population over sixteen years of age working or actively looking for work. That growth was caused mainly by an increase in the number of women in the labor force , an increase partly because of a continuation of long ----term and economic trends(经济趋势)and partly a reflection of pressure on families to increase their incomes. 45. According to the announcement, which of the following statements is correct? A. Unemployment in July was higher than it had been since January. B. Unemployment rose at a steady rate form January to July. C. Unemployment rose by about 7% from June to July. D. Unemployment rose about 7% the first time in July. 46. Why did unemployment increase during the period discussed in the passage? A. There are fewer jobs in summer. B. Many companies had dismissed workers. C. The labor force had grown. D. Records have become more accurate(准确) 47. which of the following is said to be the main reason why more people are looking for work? A. Young people start working younger. B. Recent graduates have entered the labor market. C. More people must have tow jobs to support their families. D. More women have entered the job market. 48. It can be inferred that the labor force described in the passage is made up of __________ A. persons whose jobs are not professional(专业 ) B. persons who work at both permanent (永久)and full-time jobs C. those over 16 years of age who are looking for work D. about 60% of the country's population |
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| 第9、10、11、12、13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14题：Haveacupoftea,（）? A.shallwe B.willyou C.won'tyou D.doyou |
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| 第15题：Itisestimatedthatmuchofateenager'stimeisspent（）withfriends. A.totalk B.talking C.beingtalked D.havingtalked |
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