大学英语II模拟考试

大学英语II模拟考试
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第一部分：阅读判断(第1～10题，每题1分，共10分)下面的短文后列出了10个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息．选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择B；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，选择C。

回答1-11题
California Gives Green Light to Space Solar Power
Energy beamed down from space is one step closer to reality, now that California has given the green light to an agreement that would see the Pacific Gas and Electric Company buy 200 megawatt(兆瓦) of power beamed down from solar-power satellites beginning in 2016. But some major challenges will have to be overcome if the technology is to be used widely.
A start-up company called Solaren is designing the satellites which it says will use radio waves to beam energy down to a receiving station on Earth.
The attraction of collecting solar power in space is the almost uninterrupted sunshine available in geosynchronous ( 与地球同步的) orbit. Earth-based solar cells, by contrast, can only collect sun-light during daytime and when skies are clear.
But space-based solar power must grapple(努力克服) with the high cost per kilogram of launching things into space, says Richard Schwartz of Purdue University in West Lafayette,Indiana, "If you're talking 'about it being economically viable or power of the Earth,it's a tough go," he says.
Cal Boerman,Solaren's director of energy services, says the company designed its satellites with a view to keeping launch costs down. "We knew we had to come up with a different, revolutionary design,'he says.A patent the company has won describes ways to reduce the system's weight, including using inflatable mirrors to focus sunlight on solar cells,so a smaller number can collect the same amount of energy.
But using mirrors introduces other challenges including keeping the solar cells from overheating, says Schwartz. "You have to take care of heat dissipation(散发) because your're now concentrating a lot of energy in one place," he says. According to the company's patent Solaren's solar cells will be connected to radiators to help keep them cool.
Though Boerman says the company believes it can make space based solar power work it is not expecting to crowd out other forms of renewable energy. Laws in California and other states require increasing use of renewable energy in coming years, he points out. "To meet those needs we're going to need all types of renewable energy sources," he says.
1.Solar-power satellites will use radio waves to beam energy down from space.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
2、This technology which collects energy from space will be used widely.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
3、Solaren is going to design 200 solar-power satellites.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
4、Space-based solar cells could collect solar power only when skies are clear.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
5、One advantage of space-based solar power system is that it is economical.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
6、There are other problems by using mirrors to cut the price.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
7、Inflatable mirrors are used to reduce the space-based solar powersystem.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
8、Space-based solar power will rule out other forms of renewable energy sources.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
9、Many countries will grant permission for the use of spaced-basedsolar power soon.
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
10、There is no more need for other renewable energy sources if the company makes the space-based solar power work successfully.（）
A．Right B．Wrong C．Not mentioned
第二部分：阅读选择(第11～15题。

每题2分.共10分)阅读下面短文，请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项。

回答11-16题
Rising College Selectivity
Rising college selectivity doesn't mean that students are smarter and more serious than in the past. It's a function of excess demand for higher education occurring at a time of increased financial privatization of the industry.
The recession has only increased demand. The vast majority of students aren't going to college because of a thirst for knowledge They're there because they need a job, and they need to get the credentials and one hopes, the knowledge and skills behind the credentials-that will get them into the labor market.
As higher education has become a seller's market, the institutions in a position to do so are doing what comes naturally: raising their tuitions and their admissions requirements but at the expense of contributing to the national goal to increase college attainment. The result is that the United States is losing ground in the international race for educational talent.
The increasing stratification of higher education is happening on the spending side, as well. As the selective institutions have become more expensive and less attainable the rest have had to struggle with the responsibility to enroll more students without being paid to do so. Gaps between rich and poor have grown even more dramatically than gaps in entering test scores. While spending is a poor measure of educational quality, we can't seriously expect to increase educational attainment if we're not prepared to do something to address these growing inequities in funding.
That said, the educational policy problem in our country is not that the elite institutions are becoming more selective. The problem is on the public policy side. The president and many governors have set a goal to return America to a position of international leadership in educational attainment.
It's the right goal, we just need a financing strategy to get there.That doesn't mean just more money although some more money will be needed. It also means better attention to effectiveness and educational attainment. We know how to do it,if we want to.
11．The demand for higher education has increased because
A.the number of students keeps growing
B.there is a boost in the labor market
C.of the rising college selectivity
D.of the economic depression
12、According to most students, what is the most essential condition that enables them to get into the labor market?
A.Diplomas.
B.Being employed.
C.Going to college.
D.Knowledge and skills.
13、Since higher education has become a seller's market, the national goal to increase college attainment
A.will be fulfilled in a short time
B.will be difficult to achieve
C.will draw more public concern
D.will demand more financial input
14、As it is mentioned in the 4th paragraph, gaps have grown dramatically between.
A.the students and the slow ones
B.the advanced countries and the others
C.the selective institutions and the rest
D.the rich families and the poor ones
15、What does the author think should be modified?
A.The selectivity of elite institutions.
B.The industrialization of education.
C.The goal of education attainment.
D.The government's funding strategy.
第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子(第16～25题，每题1分，共10分)阅读下面短文，请完成短文后的2项测试任务：(1)从第16～20题后所给的6个选项中①-⑤段每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)从第21-25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项，分别完成每个句子。

回答16-26题
Boredom at Work
__①__ You might find yourself staring at the clock willing it to move faster so the boring workday will finally end. If your job offers little in the way of stimulation, there are steps you can take inside and outside the workplace.
__②__ If you're bored with your job it could be a sign that you've mastered the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge. You might not have been in your position long enough to request a promotion. Still you can take steps to enhance your current role. Ask your boss if there are any projects you can help with. Volunteer to train less experienced colleagues. You'll feel more stimulated at work and also increase your chances of future advancement.
__③__ If you feel there is nothing left to learn in your present position, take steps to increase your knowledge. Your company's website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods, with your. manager's permission. Enroll in training classes your company offers in areas that interest you. You also can pursue educational opportunities outside of the workplace, such as college classe industry-specific training programs or self-improvement courses. If the knowledge you acquire doesn't help you in your present position it might eventually help you move into a more fulfilling position.
__④__ Look for ways to challenge yourself. If your job involves performing repetitive tasks set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task during the course of a shift. This will give you something to shoot for. If you have co-workers who perform the same tasks make a friendly wager to see who can do the most. You'll form stronger bonds with your colleagues, and your employer is likely to notice your increased productivity.
__⑤__ According to psychotherapist and career coach Nina Ham boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. Finding sources of stimulation outside of work can have a positive impact on your attitude toward your job. Seeking counseling for an emotional issue can also be of benefit. If your personal life is going well and nothing you try seems to improve your engagement level at work,it might" be time to consider a job or even a career change.
16.Paragraph①______
17 Paragraph②______
18 Paragraph③______
19 Paragraph④______
20 Paragraph⑤______
A.Boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life.
B.With nothing to learn in your present position, you can take steps to increase your knowledge.
C.You can take steps to enhance your current role.
D.Promotion is the most important factor that affects people's attitude towards work.
E.Look for ways to challenge yourself.
F.Being bored at work can be a miserable experience.
21、If your job offers you little stimulation, there are steps you cantake______
22、If your abored with your job it shows that you've mastered______
23、With your manager's permission, you can take your company'son- line courses during______
24、If your job involves ______ , set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task.
25、It's said that boredom at work might indicate
A.strong desire for friendly relationships
B.your slow periods
C.dissatisfaction with your personal life
D.the basic requirements
E.performing repetitive tasks
F.inside and outside the workplace
第四部分：填句补文(第26～30题。

每题2分。

共10分)下面的短文有5处空白，短文后有6个句子。

其中5个取自短文，请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。

26、回答26-31题
The Cake
But her mother's eyes never made it all the way to the table. "Just look at this mess!"she moaned. "How many times have I talked to you about cleaning up after yourself?"
"But Mom l was only..."
"I should make you clean this up right now but I'm too tired to stay up with you to make sure you get it done right," her mother said. __26__
Honey," Cindy's father interjected gently "take a look at the table. "
"I know--it's a mess," his wife said coldly. __27__ She stormed up the stairs and into her room slamming the door shut behind her.
For a few moments Cindy and her father stood silently, neither one knowing what to say. At last she looked up at him, her eyes moist and red. "She never saw the cake," she said.
__28__ From time to time we all allow ourselves to be blinded to issuesterm significance by stuff that seems awfully important right now, but isn't. Muddy shoes, lost lunch money and messy kitchens are troublesome, and they deserve their place among life's frustrations. __29__ Is a lost dollar more valuable than a youngster's emerging~? And while kitchen sanitation is important, is it worth the sacrifice of tender feelings and relationships?
I'm not saying that our children don't need to learn responsibility, or to occasionally suffer the painful consequences of their own bad choices. __30__ But as parents,we must never forget that we're not just teaching lessons--we're teaching children. That means there are times when we really need to see the mess in the kitchen, and times when we only need to see the cake.
A."The whole kitchen is a disaster. I can't stand to look at it. "
B.But what's a little mud--even on new carpet--compared to a child's self-esteem?
C.She gestured grandly toward the kitchen table, where a slightly off-balance two-layer chocolate cake awaited their inspection.
D.Those lessons are vital and need to be carefully taught.
E."So you'll do it first thing in the morning. "
F.Unfortunately, Cindy's mother isn't the only parent who suffers from Situational Timbereular Glaucoma--the occasional inability to see the forest for the trees.
第五部分：填词补文(第31～40题。

每题1.5分，共15分)下面的短文有10处空白，短文后列出12个词。

其中10个取自短文。

请根据短文内容将其分别放回原有位置，以恢复文章原貌。

回答31-41题
Beauty or Comfort
People in Beijing wear a lot of clothing during winter to fend off the cold. In the United States, however, people wear __31__ , partly because the car is the primary mode of transportation. Cars take them straight to their workplaces, which are heated well. The American diet is full of calories, so their __32__ can afford to burn heat more quickly.
__33__ layers of clothing give people the opportunity to stay fashionable. Lots of Yales girls wear skirts even when it's 10 degree Centigrade outside. Some of them at least wear boots ,tights, and leg-warmers. Some however really just go __34__ the look at the risk of health. These girls have nothing to prevent their legs against the wind and no socks to protect their feet. A
mini skirt and a pair of stilettos are all that they wear.
Typically the ones pursuing fashion are __35__ ,with little body fat. Just by the nature of their bodies they are already at a __ 36 __compared with normal people in cold weather. I have always wondered whenever I pass these girls, how they manage to refrain from __37__ and just smile like spring had arrived.
And then there are the guys. The girls can be said to sacrifice health for beauty. But why do guys wear so little? It is not like once they shed some layers, they suddenly become better-looking. They are not __38__ being fashionable when they only wear sporty shorts and shower pers in the midst of winter. It's not cute.
Of course, people have the freedom to look __39__ way they want. I am just surprised that, given the vast difference between winter and summer temperatures in Connecticut, they can still look like they are __40__ on the beach in the middle of February.
A.however
B.shivering
C.less
D.fewer
E.skinny
F.exactly
G.bodies H.whatever I.at J.partying K.disadvantage L.for
第六部分：完形补文(第41～50题。

每题1.5分，共15分)下面的短文有10处空白，每处空白后的括号内有一个词，请根据短文内容将其正确的形式填入文中。

以恢复文章原貌。

Pocket Money Basics
Pocket money is one of the first ways for children to learn the basics of __41__ (manage) money--a skill they'll definitely need for life--and it makes children feel __42__ (dependent). Equally, if your family finances or values mean youdather not give pocket money that is also an important lesson for your children.
Generally,children learn their __43__ (attitude) towards money from home. __44__ (give) pocket money creates the opportunity to teach children about spending __45__ (thoughtful) and saving (and even the consequences of mispl , losing it, betting or giving money away). Regardless of the amount of money,giving pocket money to children as young as four or five __46__(help) them to begin learning about money __47__ (manage). Pocket money also helps teach children about having to make choices, __48__ (save) up and waiting for things they want.
Letting your children make a few mistakes is part of the learning process. You can put __49__ (limit) on what they spend their money on--for example,you discourage them from __50__ (buy) bubble umif ou want to rotect their teeth from decay.
第七部分：短文写作(第51题。

30分)
51、请根据下列材料写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

We cannot fail to notice that countless uncivilized behaviors exist in our daily lives, such as spitting, talking loudly, littering, saying nasty words in public places and so forth. What will you do in public?
2014-2015学年第一学期沟通课程期末考试试卷
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