2016年公共英语考试二级阅读理解模拟题
第三部分 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,并在答题卡1上将该项涂黑。
56. The phrase "’to sleep on a problem" in Paragraph 1 most likely means to__________.
[A]pay full attention to a problem [B]wait until later for a decision [C]sleep to forget a problem [D]have difficulty sleeping
57. In the study by the US research team, students were asked to__________.
[A]put together words of similar meanings [B] remember words and their meanings [C]show their knowledge of words [D]make up lists of related words
58. Which of the following may be easier to remember?
[A]Themes learned right before the test. [B]Rules from personal experiences. [C]Words learnt before a good sleep. [D]Ideas stored together in the brain.
59. What may be the importance of the research?
[A]It shows sleep may help us manage information. [B]It helps find out the common themes of words.
[C]It tells us that more sleep can improve health.[D]It proves the value of the old-fashioned advice.
60. What did Luciano Benetton’s father hope he would do?
[A]Sell clothes.
[B]Build a factory.
[C]Learn medicine.
[D]Run a bicycle business.
61. Who played an important role in the early development of Luciano’s business?
[A]His father.
[B]His family.
[C]Princess Diana.
[D]A photographer.
62. When did Luciano Benetton start his family clothing company?
[A]In the 1950s.
[B]In the 1960s.
[C]In the 1970s.
[D]In the 1980’s.
63. How did Luciano Benetton make his company world famous?
[A]By inviting famous people to his shop.
[B]By supporting research on clothing.
[C]By opening shops in New York.
[D]By advertising in car racing.
64. Benetton’s early products were different from other ones in __________.
[A]material
[B]color
[C]size
[D]price
65. Why is Brendan so different from other young people of his age?
[A]He earns an extremely high payment.
[B]He has got a job.
[C] He lives at home with his parents.
[D]He does not go our much.
66. Brendan’s greatest problem is that
[A]he can’t be treated as an adult by the bank
[B]he can’t make as many games as he wishes
[C]he doesn’t know what to buy with the money
[D]he had learnt to use computers at school
67. He left school after taking six O-levels because
[A]he was afraid that the market might disappear
[B]he did not enjoy school at all
[C]he wanted to work on computers
[D]he wanted to become a millionaire and retire early
68. Why does Brendan think he might retire early?
[A]He think computer games might not always sell so well.
[B]He wants to stop working when he is a millonaire(百万富翁 ).
[C]One has to be young to write computer programs.
[D]He thinks his company might close dowra
69. According to the text, experience is considered important for work as
[A]a secretary
[B]a shop assistant
[C]a teaching assistant
[D]a kindergarten teacher
70. If you cannot work full time, you should be interested in the job listed at __
[A]No. 1 and No. 3
[B]No. 2
[C]No. 3 and No. 5
[D]No. 4
71. If you have good computer skills and are looking for a job, you may
[A]contact the University of Cumberland [B]call the company at 457--896754
[C]apply at Tommy’s Kindergarten
[D]visit the United Business Ltd.
72. What is required of those who want to be a university teaching assistant?
[A]A good knowledge in information technology.
[B]A college degree in the right field.
[C]The right licenses in education.
[D]Full-time teaching experience.
73. How long does a football match usually last?
[A]45 minutes.
[B]60 minutes.
[C]90 minutes.
[D]105 minutes.
74. Which position is NOT included in the team?
[A]Goalkeeper.
[B] Referee.
[C]Defender.
[D] Forward.
75. Which of the following is a right skill of goalkeeping?
[A]Using your palm to hold the ball.
[B]Putting the ball under your feet.
[C]Letting the ball rest on your forearms.
[D]Kicking the ball out as soon as you catch it.
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