公共英语习题练习

公共英语考试PETS二级易错题(2018/3/27)
1题:Ifababybirdstays()fortwoorthreeweeksafterleavingthenest,ithasafairchanceofbecominganadult.
A.living
B.lively
C.alive
D.live
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2题:Itisestimatedthatmuchofateenager'stimeisspent()withfriends.
A.totalk
B.talking
C.beingtalked
D.havingtalked
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3、4、5、6、7题: In the traditional(传统 )marriage,  the man worked at a job to earn money for the family , Most men worked in an office , a factory, or some other place away from the home .Since the man earned the money , the paid the bills(帐).The money was used for food , clothes , the house , and other family needs , The man made most of the decisions , He was the boss,  
    In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. she stayed at home to care for the children and her husband, She cooked meals, cleaned the house , washed the clothes , and did other housework , Her job at home was very important. 
      In recent years , many couples(夫妇)continue to have a traditional relationship of the kind . The man has a job and earns the money for the family . The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house .Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage .But some other Americans have a different impression of marriage and family responsibilities(责任). 
    There are two important differences in male(男性)and female (女性)roles(角色)now. One is that both men and women have many more choices .They may choose to marry or to stay single .They may choose to work or stay at home .Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them. 
      A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared .The husband and wife may choose to have children,  or they may not .If they have children,  the man take care of them some of the time , all of the time or not at all .The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children .Or she may want to go to work .Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage , Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families. 
    36. Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage ? 
    A. Men worked at a job to earn money for the family . 
    B. The women made most of decisions. 
    C. The woman stayed at home to care the children. 
    D. The man paid the bills. 
    37. In recent years ________. 
    A. young couples (拒绝)the traditional relationship. 
    B. the woman has a job and earns the money for the family . 
    C. the woman doesn't stay at home and care for the children and the house. 
    D. the role of men and women has begun to change . 
    38. Men and women may now choose all the following except to _______. 
    A. marry or to stay single . B. work or stay at home . 
    C. leave their jobs just because they have children 
    D. have their roles that are comfortable for them 
    39. The following are all now true except __________. 
    A. they may choose to have children or not 
    B. the man may tack care of the children some of the time. 
    C. the woman is the most important person in the house 
    D. the woman may want to go to work 
    40. Which of the following is not true? 
    A. Everyone tries to get married. 
    B. The man was the boss in the traditional marriage. 
    C. The woman's job at home was very important in the past. 
    D. Many Americans still have a traditional marriage. 
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8、9、10、11、12题:Driving cars, trucks and motorcycles is an important part of our lives. We do it every day to get to work, to school or to friends' houses. 
Driving can be very convenient, but can also cause many problems. Waiting in line at a red light, a driver may get impatient and decide just to drive right through it. If another car is coming from the other direction, there might be a terrible accident. Cutting another car off can make its driver angry, so that driver cuts off someone else. Pretty soon everybody is angry, and impatient. 
Traffic accidents declare millions of lives every year worldwide. In Taiwan alone, over seven people are killed in accidents every day. The annual death rate (年死亡率) from traffic accidents in Taiwan is twice that of Japan. 
To allow traffic to move smoothly and safely, everybody must follow the rules. Before you drive, learn all the traffic laws. That way of driving is safe, convenient and even fun! 
51.The word " convenient " in the passage means ________ . 
A. handy, easy to do  B. that can be changed 
C. fond of drinking and merry-making D. carriages or other trucks 
52. If you cut another car off, its driver may be _______. 
A. impatient  B. terrible  C. angry  D. both A and B 
53. The sentence " Traffic accidents declare millions of lives "means "_______". 
A. Traffic accidents make some people become millionaires 
B. Many people die from traffic accidents 
C. Millions of people say they themselves have had traffic accidents 
D. Millions of people remain healthy after traffic accidents 
54.According to the passage, driving can be safe if _______. 
A. you are patient  B. you obey all the traffic rules 
C. you don't cut another car offD. you wait in line at a red light 
55. Which of the following may be the best title for this passage? _______. 
A. Traffic Safety B. A Careful C. How To Drive A Car D. A Traffic Accident  
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13、14、15、16、17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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