2018年全国英语等级考试第二级真题及答案解析

　　2018年9月二级考试
　　试题原文
　　第一节
　　听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
　　1. What is the woman going to do this afternoon
　　A. Eat out.
　　B. See a doctor.
　　C. Go shopping.
　　2. How does Henry feel now
　　A. Proud.
　　B. Tired.
　　C. Grateful.
　　3. What did Fred do
　　A. He travelled to Italy.
　　B. He offered Kate a ride.
　　C. He bought a new car.
　　4. What does the woman do
　　A. She’s a salesperson.
　　B. She’s a librarian.
　　C. She’s a bank clerk.
　　5. What did Patrick do last Friday
　　A. He moved to another place.
　　B. He sold his old apartment.
　　C. He went out with a friend
　　第二节
　　听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
　　听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
　　6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
　　A. Strangers.
　　B. Classmates.
　　C. Co-workers.
　　7. Why is Sara worried
　　A. She has problem preparing for a speech.
　　B. She knows nothing about British history.
　　C. She fails to finish her homework on time.
　　听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
　　8. Who are the speakers
　　A. Students.
　　B. Secretaries.
　　C. Teachers.
　　9. When will Ms. Kelly probably give the lecture
　　A. On Tuesday.
　　B. On Wednesday.
　　C. On Friday.
　　10. What will the man probably do next
　　A. Go on a trip.
　　B. Talk to Dr. Lee.
　　C. Start a research project.
　　听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
　　11. What is the man doing
　　A. Asking for directions.
　　B. Touring the city centre.
　　C. Talking to a friend.
　　12. What does the man decide to do
　　A. Keep walking.
　　B. Get a taxi.
　　C. Wait for the bus.
　　13. How does the man feel at the end of the conversation
　　A. Annoyed.
　　B. Excited.
　　C. Surprised.
　　听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
　　14. What is “People You Meet”
　　A. An office party.
　　B. A training course.
　　C. A radio program.
　　15. How many people does Mark’s office receive every year
　　A. 100,000.
　　B. 200,000.
　　C. 500,000.
　　16. What do we know about Mark
　　A. He is a team leader.
　　B. He was born in London.
　　C. He speaks thirteen languages.
　　17. What do Mark and his co-workers usually do to help people
　　A. Show them around.
　　B. Plan tours for them.
　　C. Teach them English.
　　听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
　　18. How long did the speaker and his family live in the downtown apartment
　　A. 8 years.
　　B. 10 years.
　　C. 30 years.
　　9. What was the reason for the speaker’s unpleasant childhood
　　A. Strict family rules.
　　B. Little chance to play outside.
　　C. Too much school work.
　　20. What does the speaker think of outdoor activities
　　A. Colorless.
　　B. Dangerous.
　　C. Enjoyable.
　　参考答案
　　1—5 CBCBA
　　6—10 BACAB
　　11—15 ABACC
　　16—20 ABABC

　　2018年9月PETS2分析报告
　　2018年9月PETS2考试延续以往一贯的风格：场景真实、语言地道、设题稳中求变。口语化特征明显，突出实用性。美式发音，语速适中。
　　材料总字数约990字，比3月份字数略多。选材基本来源于日常生活，多数是考生熟悉的话题，这是PETS2考试的特点，旨在考查考生日常交际中的听力水平。长对话中出现两段关于学校的对话（Text 6、7）。Text 6谈话者身份是学生，Text 7谈话者身份是老师。Text 9采访类型的对话是二级听力的高频对话类型。Text 10讲述了童年生活，话题常见，但语言风趣幽默。
　　材料中出现的一些表达，学生可以学着使用。nothing too much with me“还那样”（text 3）；There are so many things to cover.“里面涉及很多东西”（Text 6）；fit sb./sth. in“找到时间见某人/做某事”（Text 7）；What a day！不同的语境中意思不同，Text 8中的意思是“多么糟糕的一天呀”；present sb. to sb.“正式介绍某人”(Text 9); burst out“突然激动地喊叫”（Text 10）。
　　难度：10个简单题，8个稍难题，2个难题；考点分布：10个事实细节题，7个推理判断题，3个观点情感态度题，本次考试没有主旨大意题。　　具体分析
　　Text 1 道歉与计划 40
　　M: Sorry about the broken plate, Mary. I was so careless just now.
　　W: It’s okay. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. We’ll get some new ones at the supermarket this afternoon. So don’t worry about it.
　　1. What is the woman going to do this afternoon
　　[A] Eat out.
　　[B] See a doctor.
　　[C] Go shopping.
　　分析：推理判断题，考查行为动作。根据女士的话We’ll get some new ones at the supermarket this afternoon. 可知，女士下午要去买盘子。
　　Text 2 旅行感受 45
　　W: Hi, Henry. I heard you’ve traveled a lot recently.
　　M: Yeah, I just came back from Africa.
　　W: Well, I really envy you.
　　M: You won’t if you know how tiring it was. Now, I just want to take a break. A long break.
　　2. How does Henry feel now
　　[A] Proud.
　　[B] Tired.
　　[C] Grateful.
　　分析：情感态度题。根据男士说的话You won’t if you know how tiring it was. Now, I just want to take a break. A long break.可知，男士旅行完后，觉得很累，想要好好休息。
　　Text 3 买新车 45
　　W: Hi, John. What’s new
　　M: Hi, Kate. Nothing too much with me, but you ought to see Fred’s new car.
　　W: So, he finally got that Italian sports car.
　　M: He sure did. I can hardly wait to go for a ride in it.
　　3. What did Fred do
　　[A] He traveled to Italy.
　　[B] He offered Kate a ride.
　　[C] He bought a new car.
　　分析：事实细节题，考查行为动作。Fred是对话中的第三人，根据对话中的but you ought to see Fred’s new car和So, he finally got that Italian sports car.可知，Fred买了一辆新车。
　　Text 4 图书馆借书  31
　　M: Hi, I’d like to apply for a card to borrow books.
　　W: Okay, please fill out this form.
　　M: All right... All done.
　　W: Well, now please sign the card.
　　4. What does the woman do
　　[A] She’s a salesperson.
　　[B] She’s a librarian.
　　[C] She’s a bank clerk.
　　分析：推理判断题，考查人物身份。根据对话中的关键词card和borrow books可知，对话发生在图书馆，女士是图书管理员。
　　Text 5 搬家 42
　　W: Patrick moved out last Friday. He’s now living in a nice and quiet neighborhood.
　　M: Yes, I heard about it. I wonder if he’s paying more for the new apartment. Anyway, he must be very glad to leave this noisy place.
　　5. What did Patrick do last Friday
　　[A] He moved to another place.
　　[B] He sold his old apartment.
　　[C] He went out with a friend.
　　分析：事实细节题，考查行为动作。Patrick是对话中的第三人，根据女士说的话Patrick moved out last Friday. He’s now living in a nice and quiet neighborhood.可知，Patrick上周五搬家了。
　　Text 6 担心课堂演讲 64
　　M: Hi, Sara. How’s your speech for Professor Grey’s class next Monday
　　W: Actually, I’m a bit worried.
　　M: Why should you What’s going on
　　W: You know...what I chose to talk about is British history.
　　M: Really That is a big topic.
　　W: Yes. There are so many things to cover. I just can’t see how to do it in a three-minute speech.
　　6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
　　[A] Strangers.
　　[B] Classmates.
　　[C] Co-workers.
　　分析：推理判断题，考查人物关系。根据对话一开始的Sara可知，两人不是陌生人且两人讨论的是Grey教授课上的演讲，故两人最可能是同学关系。
　　7. Why is Sara worried
　　[A] She has problem preparing for a speech.
　　[B] She knows nothing about British history.
　　[C] She fails to finish her homework on time.
　　分析：推理判断题，考查原因。根据女士的话There are so many things to cover. I just can’t see how to do it in a three-minute speech.可知，她演讲的话题范围很广，她不知如何开展。
　　Text 7 安排讲座时间 123
　　M: Polly, Ms. Kelly has agreed to come and give a talk about international relations next week. When do you think we can fit her lecture in
　　W: That’s great, Nick. What about Friday afternoon, then
　　M: I’m afraid some students are planning to go on a trip. Maybe we can have it on Wednesday afternoon.
　　W: No, that’s not possible either. Most students are having group activities for their research projects. Well, I have an idea. I have a class on Tuesday afternoon, and probably Ms. Kelly can use my time.
　　M: That’s possible. But I have to speak to Dr. Lee about that, and you should also talk to the students about the change.
　　W: Oh, yes. I’ll certainly do that.
　　8. Who are the speakers
　　[A] Students.
　　[B] Secretaries.
　　[C] Teachers.
　　分析：推理判断题，考查人物身份。根据上下文可知，谈话者在安排Ms. Kelly做讲座的时间，谈话者是老师，此题较难。
　　9. When will Ms. Kelly probably give the lecture
　　[A] On Tuesday.
　　[B] On Wednesday.
　　[C] On Friday.
　　分析：事实细节题。根据女士的话I have a class on Tuesday afternoon, and probably Ms. Kelly can use my time.可知答案。
　　10. What will the man probably do next
　　[A] Go on a trip.
　　[B] Talk to Dr. Lee.
　　[C] Start a research project.
　　分析：事实细节题。根据男士的话But I have to speak to Dr. Lee about that可知答案。