高级英语测试试题及答案

高级英语测试试题及答案
一、词汇与语法（共20分）
1. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
- (1) The company is facing a serious financial crisis; it is on the _______ of bankruptcy.
A. verge
B. edge
C. brink
D. border
- Answer: C
2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.
- (2) The new policy will come into _______ on the first day of next month.
A. effect
B. use
C. practice
D. function
- Answer: A
二、阅读理解（共30分）
3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
- (3) What is the main reason for the decline in the number of honeybees?
A. Pesticides
B. Climate change
C. Habitat loss
D. Disease
- Answer: A
4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
- (4) Honeybees play a crucial role in pollinating crops.
A. True
B. False
- Answer: A
三、完形填空（共20分）
5. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the options given.
- (5) Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runners continued to run _______.
A. steady
B. steadily
C. stable
D. stably
- Answer: B
6. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
- (6) The company's profits have _______ this year due to increased sales.
A. escalated
B. descended
C. declined
D. ascended
- Answer: A
四、翻译（共15分）
7. Translate the following sentence from English to Chinese. - (7) "The rapid development of technology has changed the way we live."
- Answer: 技术的快速发展已经改变了我们的生活方式。

8. Translate the following sentence from Chinese to English. - (8) “随着全球化的推进，跨国公司的数量不断增加。

”
- Answer: "With the advancement of globalization, the number of multinational corporations continues to increase."
五、写作（共15分）
9. Write an essay on the topic "The Impact of Social Media on Modern Society". Your essay should be no less than 200 words. - (9) The Impact of Social Media on Modern Society
- Social media has become an integral part of our lives, influencing communication, business, and even politics. It has revolutionized the way we interact with each other and access information. However, it also raises concerns about privacy and the spread of misinformation. In this essay, I will discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media on modern society.
六、听力（共10分）
10. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question.
- (10) What is the man's main concern about his new job?
A. The long working hours
B. The salary
C. The commute
D. The workload
- Answer: A
11. Listen to the news report and answer the following question.
- (11) What is the main topic of the news report?
A. A new medical breakthrough
B. A political scandal
C. A natural disaster
D. A technological innovation
- Answer: C
七、口语（共10分）
12. Prepare a short speech on "The Importance of Environmental Conservation".
- (12) The Importance of Environmental Conservation
- Environmental conservation is crucial for the
survival of our planet and future generations. It involves protecting natural resources, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainable practices. In my speech, I will highlight the importance of individual actions and government policies in preserving our environment.
八、综合应用（共10分）
13. Analyze the following sentence and identify its
grammatical structure.
- (13) "The cat, which was sitting on the fence, suddenly jumped down."
- Answer: The sentence is a complex sentence with a
non-restrictive relative clause.
14. Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice. - (14) The scientists discovered a new species of bacteria in the Amazon rainforest.
- Answer: A new species of bacteria was discovered by the scientists in the Amazon rainforest.
九、附加题（共5分）
15. Explain the difference between "effect" and "affect".
- (15) "Effect" is a noun that refers to the result or outcome of an action, while "affect" is a verb that means to influence or produce a change in something. For example, "。