2016年学士英语预测试题4
精品2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案(1)
2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案（1）Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Acculturation, which begins at birth, is the process of teaching new generations of children the customs and values of the parents' culture. How people treat newborns, for example, can be indicative of cultural values. In the United States it is not uncommon for parents to put a newborn in a separate room that belongs only to the child. This helps to preserve parents' privacy and allows the child to get used to having his or her own room, which is seen as a first step toward personal independence. Americanstraditionally have held independence and a closely related value, individualism, in high esteem. Parents try to instill these prevailing values in their children. American English expresses these value preferences: children should "cut the (umbilical) cord" and are encouraged not to be "tied to their mothers' apron strings." In the process of their socialization children learn to "look out for number one" and to "stand on their own two feet".Many children are taught at a very early age to make decisions and be responsible for their actions. Often children work for money outside the home as a first step to establishing autonomy. Nine-or ten-year-old children may deliver newspapers in their neighborhoods and save or spend their earnings. Teenagers (13 to 18 years) may baby-sit neighbors' homes in order to earn a few dollar a week. Receiving a weekly allowance at an early age teaches children to budget their money, preparing them for futurefinancial independence. Many parents believe that managing money helps children learn responsibility as well as appreciate the value of money.21. According to this passage, the way peopletreat newborns _____.A) is a sign of their customsB) is an indication of their level of knowledgeC) symbolizes their social systemD) varies from culture to culture22. The expression, "to cut the cord", is used to show that _____.A) children don't like their parentsB) parents don't feel close to their childrenC) parents would not like to live together with their childrenD) independence from one's family is an important personal goal in USA23. Children who are "tied to the apron strings" _____.A) are caught in their mothers' apronsB) must always wear an apron when they eatC) are very dependent on their mothersD) are independent from their parents24. American people often let their children work for money outside the home at a very early age because _____.A) children have to earn money to help the familyB) they need more moneyC) they want them to begin establishing autonomyD) children have to save money for future use25. It can be inferred from this passage that_____.A) Americans are money loversB) Americans admire independenceC) Americans are good at decision-makingD) Americans are all responsiblePassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Many people believe that the glare from snow causes snowblindness. Yet, dark glasses or not, they find themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snowblindness, when exposed to several hours of "snow light".The United States Army has now determined that glare from snow does not cause snowblindness in troops in a snow-covered country. Rather, a man's eyes frequently find nothing to focus on in a broad expanse of barren snow-covered terrain. So his gazecontinually shifts and jumps back and forth over the entire landscape in search of something to look at. Finding nothing, hour after hour, the eyes never stop searching and the eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache. Nature offsets this irritation by producing more and more fluid which covers the eyeballs. The fluid covers the eyeball in increasing quantity until vision blurs, then is obscured, and the result is total, even though temporary, snowblindness.Experiments led to the Army to a simple method of overcoming this problem. Scouts ahead of a main bodyof troops are trained to shake snow from evergreen bushes, creating a dotted line as they crosscompletely snow-covered landscape. Even the scouts themselves throw lightweight, dark colored objects ahead on which they too can focus. The men following can then see something. Their gaze is arrested. Their eyes focus on a bush and having found something to see, stop scouring the snow-blanketed landscape. Byfocusing their attention on one object at a time, the men can cross the snow without becoming hopelessly snowblind or lost. In this way the problem of crossing a solid white terrain is overcome.26. To prevent headache, watering eyes and blindness caused by the glare from snow, dark glasses are _____.A) indispensableB) usefulC) ineffectiveD) available27. When the eyes are sore tears are produced to _____.A) clear the visionB) remedy snowblindnessC) ease the irritationD) loosen the muscles28. Snowblindness may be avoided by _____.A) concentrating on the solid white terrainB) searching for something to look at in snow-covered terrainC) providing the eyes with something to focus onD) covering the eyeballs with fluid29. The eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache because _____.A) tears cover the eyeballsB) the eyes are irritated by blinding sunlightC) the eyes are irritated by blinding snowD) there is nothing to focus on30. A suitable title for the passage would be_____.A) Snowblindness and How to Overcome ItB) Nature's Cure for SnowblindnessC) Soldiers in the SnowD) Snow VisionPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient and frequently frightened student population creates additional problems-both legal and educational-for already overburdened urban school administrators and teachers.Estimates of the number of homeless Americansrange from 350,000 to three million. Likewise, estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education report, based on state estimates, states that there are220,000 homeless school-age children, about a third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis. But the National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them attend school regularly.One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the "throwaway" youths who have been cast off their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York Cityestimates that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.Federal law, the Stewart McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions of the McKinney Act are based on the belief that all homeless children havethe right to a free, appropriate education.31. In 1987, the American homeless population was made up of _____.A) older males B) school childrenC) adults D) both A and B32. The author implies in the first paragraph that _____.A) the homeless population is growing rapidlyB) there is serious shortage of school administrators and teachersC) homeless children often move from place to placeD) homeless children usually stay outside schools33. The National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are _____ homeless children.A) 7000,000 B) 350,000C) 440,000 D) 70,00034. One part of the homeless population isdifficult to count. The reason might be that _____.A) homeless children live on the streetsB) homeless children have no parentsC) the homeless are too young to be counted as childrenD) the homeless children are not taken as members of their families35. The aim of the McKinney Act is to _____.A) offer education for homeless childrenB) provide family shelters for homeless childrenC) reduce the number of homeless childrenD) estimate the number of homeless populationPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.If women are mercilessly exploited year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. Whenyou come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe(衣柜) packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; necklines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability(耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchangingstyles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.36. Designers and big stores always make money .A) by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industryB) because they are capable of predicting new fashionsC) by constantly changing the fashions in women's clothingD) because they attach great importance to quality in women's clothing37. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dresses is seen as .A) a waste of money B) a waste of timeC) an expression of taste D) an expression of creativity38. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stress on the of clothing.A) cost B) appearanceC) comfort D) suitability39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A) New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.B) The constant changes in women's clothingreflect their strength of character.C) The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.D) Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.40. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious" (Lines 1-2, Para. 4) the writer means that .A) women's inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed atB) women are better able to put up with discomfortC) men are also exploited greatly by fashion designersD) men are more stable and reliable in characterPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. They went to make her feel at home.A) out B) aboutC) out of their way D) their way42. Many species of animals which once lived on the earth are no longer in .A) evidence B) effectC) essence D) existence43.China's first automatic four-color glass printer was by a worker-technician.A) discovered B) recognizedC) invented D) revealed44. When we found out that the village was short of hands for the building of the reservoir, we all went there to .A) help out B) lend our handsC) give our hands D) their rescue45. his accent, he must be from the south.A) Concerned B) DeterminedC) Judging by D) Decided by46. This middle school is attached a normal college.A) for B) by C) to D) in47. After a while he to inform me of the progress of the work.A) set off B) beginningC) began with D) proceeded48. The peasants supply the workers with food, and the workers supply the peasants with manufactured goods.A) at turn B) on turnC) in turn D) by turns49. He felt uneasy at the of his mother's illness.A) risk B) costC) thought D) point50. Peasants over 80 percent of the Chinese population.A) make B) consistC) are composed D) constitute51. The reactionary policemen broke and arrested many progressive students.A) out B) into C) in D) off52. As far as the quality of tones is concerned, this radio-set is quite .A) up to the standard B) up to no goodC) in demand D) well up in53. The mass of an object is multiplied by the speed of light squared; other words, the speed oflight is multiplied by itself.A) by B) for C) in D) with54. People do not like such persons who are always the way of others.A) on B) by C) in D) get into55. In Japan men usually have to when they reach the age of 55.A) abandon B) dismiss C) retire D) resign56. Your father likes to play golf; he's really enthusiastic it.A) by B) about C) with D) on57. I ran Alice, who was on her way to see how I was getting along.A) up B) out C) over D) into58. He felt quite when he stayed with us.A) pleasantly B) anxiously C) at ease D) easily59. In less than a year, he came to terms his life and work there.A) to B) with C) in D)for60. I a girl in Hawaii; we write to each other once a month.A) communicate by B) drop a lineC) correspond to D) correspond with61. He longed to visit Beijing, he dreamed about it.A) much so that B) so much so muchC) much so much that D) so much so that62. We should read the daily press to keep current events.A) under B) track ofC) faith with D) count of63. All the people in this village have black hair. They all each other.A) resemble as B) resemble withC) resemble D) resemble from64. It's unfortunate that our director simply sat our suggestions and did nothing about it.A) out B) in C) on D) over65. The noise was terrible, but I had to live it.A) with B) through C) down D) on66. As soon as World War II ended, Einstein urged that atomic energy put to peaceful uses.A) is B) would be C) was to D) be67. I spoke to the child kindly him.A) as not frighten B) so as not to frightenC) for not frightening D) in order to not frighten68. , she ran out of the room..A) Having tears in her eyes and turned suddenlyB) With a sudden turn, tearful eyesC) Turning suddenly, with tears in her eyesD) With tears in her eyes and suddenly turning69. We were overjoyed at the news of China her own manmade satellite.A) to have launched B) to launchC) launched D) having launched70. enter university one day, I would work very hard.A) Would I ever B) Ever would IC) Ever should I D) should I everPart IV Translation (15 minutes)Directions: Translate the five sentences from the four reading passages into Chinese.71. How people treat newborns, for example, can be indicative of cultural values.72. Often children work for money outside the home as a first step to establishing autonomy.73. So his gaze continually shifts and jumps back and forth over the entire landscape in search of something to look at.74. Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million.75. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic "HonestyIs the Best Policy ". You should write at least 100 words and base your composition on the outlines given below.1. My understanding of the proverb "Honest Is the Best Policy" (诚实为上策).2. The results of dishonesty.3. My conclusion.Honesty Is the Best Policy答案21. ADCCB 26. CCCDA 31. DBCDA 36. CBCAD41. CDCAC 46. CDCCD 51. CACCC 56. BDCBD 61. DBCCA 66. DBCDD71. 比如说，人们如何对待新生儿可以显示出文化价值观来。
2016专四英语作文真题
2016专四英语作文真题The 2016 CET-4 English writing prompt asked students to discuss the importance of developing good habits. In my opinion, developing good habits is crucial for achieving success in all areas of life.Firstly, good habits help us to be more productive. When we have good habits, we are able to complete tasks efficiently and effectively. For example, if we have the habit of waking up early, we will have more time in the day to get things done. Similarly, if we have the habit of regularly exercising, we will have more energy and focus to tackle our daily tasks.Secondly, good habits help us to achieve our goals. When we have a clear set of goals, we can develop habits that will help us to achieve them. For example, if our goal is to improve our English language skills, we can develop the habit of reading English books or watching English movies regularly. This will help us to improve our languageskills over time.Thirdly, good habits help us to maintain good health. When we have good habits related to diet, exercise, and sleep, we are more likely to stay healthy. This can help us to avoid illnesses and injuries that could hinder ourability to achieve our goals.In conclusion, developing good habits is essential for achieving success in all areas of life. Good habits help us to be more productive, achieve our goals, and maintain good health. Therefore, we should make a conscious effort to develop good habits and maintain them over time.。
2016年新课标全国高考英语模拟试题(四)
高考通关卷2016年新课标全国高考英语模拟试题(四)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)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。
ALeon McCarthy, 12, was born without fingers on his left hand. That didn't stop him from being able to do many tasks. But Leon could not grasp more than one object at a time. So Leon's father, Paul, created a Prosthesis(假肢), using a 3D printer. Now Leon has fingers that open and close. “It was a do－it－yourself, father－and－son adventure，” says Paul.When Leon was a baby, his doctor advised his parents not to give him a prosthetic hand until he was in his early teens. “The doctor said Leon should first learn to get full use out of the hand he was born with，” says Paul. As Leon got older, his father looked into buying a prosthetic hand, which can cost as much as $30，000. Paul found a more affordable solution.One day, Paul discovered a video on the Internet about Robohand, a prosthesis created with a 3D printer. He downloaded the free instructions and called Robohand's creators for advice. They told him all he needed was a 3D printer—which costs around $2，000—and some materials.Luckily, Leon's school had recently purchased a 3D printer and it offered to help Paul build the hand for Leon. “We used a soccer shinguard(护胫), cardboard, and tape. They cost about $10，” says paul.With his new hand, Leon can do things better. “I can help my mom more, because now I can carry two grocery bags，” he says.Leon's father has already built several hands for Leon. Leon helps design each one. He says there's one thing in particular that he wants to do with a future prosthesis. “The goal，” he says, “is to be able to tie my shoelaces(鞋带)．”21．Why did Leon's doctor disapprove of his using a prosthesis in his childhood? A．The prosthetic technology was underdeveloped then.B．A prosthesis was very expensive at that time.C．To master the disabled hand was important.D．The original hand could do many tasks.22．Leon's father managed to get Leon a new hand by ________．A．collecting money on the InternetB．buying a prosthetic handC．purchasing a 3D printerD．printing a hand23．The materials used for Leon's hand can be described as ________．A．cheap and commonB．strange and valuableC．personal and lovelyD．basic and solid24．What's the best title for the text?A．A DIY Enthusiast B．A Helping HandC．A Great Adventure D．A Lucky EscapeBI set out to help clean up the beach after a violent storm a year ago. The sight I saw was heartbreaking. The broken houses seemed to be weeping quietly. I couldn't describe how I felt. But something special among the debris (废墟) turned my day around.I joined a club to clean up the beach after the storm last November. As I removed the debris from the beach, I noticed an object with shiny buttons in the wet sand. It was a jacket, and I was excited since Halloween was coming and I thought I had found a great costume. After picking it up, I was able to see that the jacket was from West Point (西点军校), the United States Military Academy, and it had the name “deGavre” written inside. I realized the jacket might be important to someone. I decided to find the jacket's owner and return it.I called the West Point Museum, considering that if the family couldn't be found, the jacket should go there. The museum connected me with Kim McDermott, Director of Communications for the Academy's Association of Graduates. Kim soon ensured that the jacket had belonged to Chester Braddock deGavre, who was a 1933 graduate and a war hero, but passed away in 1993.I sent Kim a photo of the jacket and she posted it to the West Point Association of Graduates Facebook Page, asking if anyone could help us find the family. In less than two hours, someone had found and called the hero's wife, Teresa. Soon I started to receive personal messages from members of the deGavre family, their friends and others who were touched by the story and they found me on Facebook.Finding Chester deGavre's jacket and connecting to his family with the help of Facebook have been so meaningful to me. I've formed a bond with amazing people I might have never met.25．Seeing the sight after the storm, the author felt very ________．A．sad B．surprisedC．nervous D．disappointed26．What did the author think at first after he saw the jacket?A．He should try to find its owner.B．He could wear it for Halloween.C．He should return it to West Point.D．He could send it to others for free.27．The author called the West Point Museum because he thought ________．A．the jacket was made thereB．the jacket's owner worked thereC．the workers there needed the jacketD．the jacket might be collected by the museum28．According to the text, Kim McDermott ________．A．happened to be the owner of the jacketB．was a student graduating from West PointC．could find a record of the graduatesD．was a family member of the authorCWatson entered Mr.Smith's office.The boss was a hard man.He fired people who didn't do well without giving them a second chance.“Watson，” said Mr.Smith，“this past year your department hasn't earned money.We're going to drop that department.It's finished.I'm sorry，—but you'll have to go.” “But，sir—if I just had a little more time.For the moment I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School.”“What's that！” said the boss.“Riverside！I didn't know you had a boy there.That's an expensive school for a man with your salary.”“I know，sir.But he likes it there so much！He's a star athlete and the best boxer in the school.The boys call him Champ (冠军)there.”The boss sat perfectly still for a long time—a faraway (恍惚的) look in his eyes.Then，suddenly，he said，“We've got to close your department，Watson.But you'll take over a new job in another department.It means longer hours—maybe more pay.Now get out.You're here for life.”Watson got out，with surprise on his face.Then the boss took a letter from the top drawer of his desk.It was Herbie's last letter from Riverside School—written a few days before he died.He had read it over and over again with sick pain.The letter read：I can't say the boys here are any nicer to me than the others were.I guess it's the same everywhere when you're a cripple (跛脚的人)．But don't worry about me，Dad.They've got a good chemistry department here.And there's one boy here who is really great.He's a track star and boxing champ and just tops in chemistry.The boys call him Champ.He made them stop throwing my books around.And he knocked a boy down who hit me.He is the best friend I ever had.Dad，when I grow up，I want to do something for Champ.Something big—that he won't even know about.Your son，Herbie 29．Mr.Smith wanted to fire Watson because ________．A．Watson would take over a new job in another departmentB．Watson had his son study in Riverside SchoolC．Watson's son knocked a boy down who hit HerbieD．Watson's department didn't earn money that year30．We can learn from the text that ________．A．Mr.Smith didn't know that Champ was Watson's son at firstB．Mr.Smith was told not to fire Watson by HerbieC．Mr.Smith decided to give Watson another chance in no timeD．Mr.Smith wanted to realize Champ's dream31．According to the text，which words can best describe Mr.Smith? A．Sympathetic and grateful.B．Selfish and greedy.C．Hardworking and strict.D．Easy－going and optimistic.32．The author wrote the text in order to ________．A．make our children enjoy lifeB．share a moving story with usC．provide us with tips on workD．help us to deal with our bossDSeveral months ago, I attended the opening event for a new children's literacy(读写能力) campaign at the Burbank Library in California. The campaign is called Marvel Comics Close－Up, aimed at using comic books to encourage kids to read. Disney and Marvel donated 210，000 books to libraries and schools across the country.Stars from Disney XD participated. They read Spider－Man comic books to 70 kids from Boys & Girls Clubs in southern California. The stars included Drake Bell (Ultimate Spider－Man), Dylan Riley Snyder (Kickin' It), Olivia Holt (Kickin' It) and Cole Jenson (Crash & Bernstein)．Drake Bell said that the Marvel reading campaign is aimed at kids who are bored with books, believing comic books are the answer for kids who say they'd rather play video games. “Comic books really get you into the story，” he told TFK(Time For Kids). “They are not just words or pictures on a page.”Dylan Riley Snyder knows from his experiences that comic books have the power to inspire kids' imagination. His mom was a teacher and she used comic books to interest students who thought they weren't interested in reading. Dylan attended these classes. He would read the comic books and draw the characters along with the students. “It was a great way for t hese kids to start to enjoy reading，” Dylan said. “That's how I got interested in reading too. Now I can share my love for comic books with others through the Marvel Comics Close－Up program.”David Levine is the Vice President of Disney XD Worldwide. He said great stories and great characters, like Spider－Man and The Avengers, were key to making reading fun. “Reading can encourage you to explore new things and take you to all sorts of exciting places，” he told TFK.33．What is the main purpose of the Marvel reading campaign?A．To donate books to libraries and schools.B．To encourage students to use the library.C．To excite children's interest in reading.D．To introduce some new comic books.34．By saying “They are not just words or pictures on a page” in Parag raph 3, Drake Bell means ________．A．comic books make kids imaginative and interestedB．there are colorful pictures in most comic booksC．common books with only words are bad for kidsD．comic books are much better than common books35．Who stressed the benefit of reading?A．Drake Bell. B．Dylan Riley Snyder.C．Olivia Holt. D．David Levine.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2016年自考学位英语模拟试题及答案
2016年自考学位英语模拟试题及答案为提高大家在自考学位英语成绩，为大家分享的是最新学位英语模拟试题及答案解析，欢迎阅读!1. A person's calorie requirements vary ____ his life.A) across B) throughout C) over D)within2. A survey was carried out on the death rate of new-born babies in that region， ____ were surprising.A) as results B) which results C) the results of it D) the results of which3. Generous public funding of basic science would ____ considerable benefits for the country's health， wealth and security.A)lead to B)result from C) lie in D) settle down4. In a time of social reform， people's state of mind tends to keep ____ with the rapid changes of society.A) step B) progress C) pace D) touch5. ____ in an atmosphere of simple living was what her parents wished for.A) The girl was educated B) The girl educatedC) The girl‘s being educated D) The girl to be educated6. ____ the calculation is right， scientists can never be sure that they have included all variables and modeled them accurately.A) Even if B) As far as C) If only D) So long as7. My train arrives in New York at eight o'clock tonight. The plane I would like to take from there ____ by then.A) would leave B) will have left C) has left D) had left8. The speech which he made ____ the project has bothered me greatly.A) being concerned B)concerned C) be concerned D) concerning9. Harry was ____ by a bee when he was collecting the honey.A) stung B) stuck C) bitten D) scratched10. The thief tried to open the locked door but ____ .A) in no way B)in vain C)without effect D) at a loss>>>参考答案及解析<<<1.[译文] 一个人整个一生对热量的需求有所不同。
2016年学士英语预测试题1
成人高等教育学士学位英语命题预测试卷（一）PartⅠ Dialogue Completion (15 points) Directions: There are 15 short incom plete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C an d D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answe r on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre.1. Black:Let me introduce myself. I’m Andrew Black.Keith:______A. It’s a pleasure.B. Pleased to meet you.C. How are you?D. Nice meeting you. 2. Todd:Do you think it will snow this evenin g?Lily:______A. I hope it not.B. I don’t think so.C. Who is that?D. Who’s is it? 3. Lucy:I’m Lucy. My teacher asked me to visit you. Juliet:______ Come in and sit down, please.A. Nice to meet you.B. That’s a good idea.C. That’s all right.D. Why don’t they come? 4. Norma:How can I learn to cook well? Kyle:______A. What a pity!B. Why don’t you follow your teacher’s advice?C. But I’m afraid it’s usel ess.D. Any reason for that?5. Basil:I won’t have beer any more.Lois:______A. So do I.B. So will I.C. Nor do I.D. Neither will I. 6. Harry:Do you mind my smok ing here?Lynn:______A. Yes, please do.B. No, please don’t.C. No, I dislike the smell of cigarette.D. Yes, please don’t.7. Owen:May I use your phone?Ruth:______A. It doesn’t matter.B. Go ahead.C. No, I don’t mind.D. No, you needn’t.8. Wendy:______?Wayne:For about two weeks.A. How long are you going to stay hereB. How soon will you leave this placeC. How often do you come hereD. How many times have you come h ere9. Rose:Hello, may I speak to Mr. Green?Steven: ______,I will see if he is in.A. Don’t put down your phoneB. Hold the line a minuteC. Please phone him in five minutes againD. This is John speaking10. Viola: Excuse me,______?Rite:I am sorry, I don’t know. I’m new around here. A. will you please tell me time B. is there a train time-tableC. can you tell me the best way to the nearest hospitalD. can you show me the map of this city 11. Carol:______?Jane:I’d like two dozen eggs.A.What are you doingB. What would you liketo doC. What can I do for youD. What would you liketo eat12. Helen:______Sir, I didn’t quite hear you.David:I said that nobody but one had got a full mark in the tests.A. May I ask you a question?B. I am sorry,C. I beg your Pardon,D. I must say “no” to you,13. Jimmy:______ May I speak to John?Tony:John! You are wanted on the telephone.A. I am Mary.B. My name is Mary.C. Do you know Mary?D. This is Mary speaking. 14. Rob:How c ould you say that?Bert:______, I didn’t mean to hurt you.A. That’s all rightB. I won’t regretC. I’m really sorryD. Excuse me15. June:Do you think it’s going to rain over the weekend?Judy:______.A. I don’t believeB. I don’t believe itC. I believe not soD. I believe not Part Ⅱ Reading C omprehension(40 points )Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passage is follo wed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your a nswer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre. Passage 1Human needs seem endless. When a hungry man gets a meal, he begins var script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = '/resource/baichuan/ns.js';document.body.appendChild(script);3to think about an overcoat; when a manager gets a new sports car, a big house and pleasure boats dance into view.The many needs of mankind might be regarded as making up several lev els. When there is money enough to satisfy one level of needs, another l evel appears.The first and most basic level of needs involves food. Once this level is sa tisfied, the second level of needs, clothing and some sort of shelter, appe ars. By the end of World War II, these needs were satisfied for a great m ajority of Americans. Then a third level appeared. It included such items as automobiles and new houses.By 1957 or 1958 this third level of needs was fairly well satisfied. Then, i n the late 1950s, a fourth level of needs appeared: the “life enriching” level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction, tha t is, the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation, this level stresses m ental needs for recognition, achievement, and happiness. It includes a va riety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items . Among them are vacation trips, the best medical and dental care, and r ecreation. Also included here are fancy goods and the latest styles in clothing.On the fourth level, a lot of money is spent on services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of needs as their income increases, or will they continue to d emand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?A fifth level would probably involve needs that can be achieved best by c ommunity action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crim, and prejudice. After filling our stomachs, our clothes closets, our garages, our teeth, and our minds, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure to enjo y more fully the good things on the first four levels.16. According to the passage, man will begin to think about such needs a s housing and clothing only when ______.A. he has saved up enough moneyB. he has grown dissatisfied with his simple shelterC. he has satisfied his hungerD. he has learned to build houses17. It can be inferred from the passage that by the end of World War Ⅱ, most Americans ______.A. were very richB. lived in povertyC. had the good things on the first three levelsD. did not own a utomobiles 18. Which of the following is NOT related to “physical satisfac tion”? A. A successful career. B. A comfortable home. C. A goodmeal. D. A family car.19. What is the main concern of man on the fourth level? A. The more go ods the better.B. The more mental satisfaction the better.C. The more “luxury” items the better.D. The more earnings the better.20. The author tends to think that the fifth level ______. A. would be little better than the fourth level B. may be a lot more desirable than the firs t four C. can be the last and most satisfying levelD. will become attainable before the government takes actions Passage 2In the same way that a child must be able to move his arms and legs befo re he can learn to walk, the child must physiologically be capable of prod ucing and experiencing particular emotions before these emotions can b e modified through learning. Psychologists have found that there are two basic processes by which learning takes place. One kind of learning is cal led “classical conditioning”. This occurs when one event or stimulus is co nsistently paired with or followed by, a reward or punishment. It is throu gh classical conditioning that a child learns to associates his mother’s fac e and voice with happiness and love, for he learns that this person provid es food and comfort. Negative emotions are learned in a similar fashion. The second kind of learning is called “operant conditioning”. This occurswhen an individual learns to do things that produce rewards in his enviro nment and learns not to do things that produce punishments. For examp le, if a mother always attends to her baby when he cries and cuddles him until he is quiet, she may teach him that if he cries he will get attention f rom mother. Thus, the baby will learn to increase his crying in order to h ave his mother more.Every day, we grow and have new experiences. We constantly learn by re ading, watching television, interacting with other people, and so forth. T his learning affects our emotions. Why is it that we learn to like some pe ople and dislike others? If a person is nice to us, cares about us, we learn to associate this person with positive feelings, such as joy, happiness, and friendliness. On the other hand, if a person is mean to us, does not care about us, and even deliberately does things to harm us, we learn to ass ociate this person with negative feelings, such as unhappiness, discomfor t, and anger.21. The author’s main purpose in writing the passage is to ______. A. tea ch children how to learn to produce and experience certain emotions B. give the general reader an account of two basic kinds of learning C. giv e parents some advice on how to modify their children’s emotions throu gh learningD. discuss with psychologists how positive and negative feelings are prod uced22. If your jokes often find a ready echo in a person, you will learn through ______that telling jokes to this person is fun, and you will try with grea ter efforts to be humorous in his presence.A. classical conditioningB. neither of themC. operant conditioningD. some other sorts of conditioning23. If a child is bitten or startled several times by a dog, he may learn to a ssociate furry animals with pain or startle and thus develop a fear of furr y animals. This is a typical example of learning through ______.A. classical conditioningB. both of themC. operant conditionin gD. neither of them 24. In the third paragraph, the author is _ _____.A. discussing how we grow and have new experiences every dayB. talking about learning to modify emotions through operant conditioni ngC. concentrating on learning by reading, watching television, interacting with people, and so onD. using examples to further illustrate learning through classical conditio ning25. In the following paragraphs the author will most probably go on to di scuss ______.A. definitions of positive feelings and negative feelingsB. the third kind o f learningC. further examples of learning through operant conditioningD. none of the abovePassage 3Katherine walked into a newspaper office, and demanded to see the edit or. Fortunately, the editor was passing the inquiry office when she asked for him. Seeing she was a girl of school age, he thought it might offer him an amusing five minutes between interviews.Katherine was very rude to him when he told her they didn’t accept scho olgirls. She said she was surprised that the editor of a great London news paper did not know how to behave like a gentleman. The editor sat back in his chair and laughed heartily. He had never been spoken to like that i n his life. He rather liked it for its novelty. After some further conversatio n, in which Katherine attempted to persuade him that she could do anyt hing he wanted, from writing a leading article to a serial story, she said: “I am not going to leave this room until you put me on the staff!”Then the editor had to speak to her rather seriously, and told her what a great London newspaper meant to a girl and how utterly ignorant she wa s of everything that would make her useful as a journalist. Uponthis Katherine burst into tears, and the editor, who had dismissed many men in the course of his career, walked up and down the room wonderin g what he could do for this extraordinary young girl whose tearful eyes w ere so full of disappointment.“Look here,” he said, “if you come to me in two years’ time, with a knowledge of shorthand, and if you promise not to shed tears on my blot ting paper, I will give you something to do.”“Really? If you don’t mind, I’ll have it in black and white,” said the girl. The editor was startled. He began to think that this young girl was not so young as she looked. He drafted out an agreement for her on the lines lai d down with a great deal of solemnity (严肃) which he found quite amusing, for he was confident that the young g irl might quite as well change her mind or would be engaged to a nice bo y long before the agreement took effect.26. The real reason why the editor decided to interview the girl was that he ______.A. heard her asking for himB. was not very busyC. thought it w ould amuse himD. liked to work with young girls27. “He rather liked it for its novelty” means he liked it because it was __ ____.A. unusualB. pleasantC. courageousD. friendly28. The editor walked up and down the room, because he was ______. A . rather angry with herB. afraid other people would hear her cryingC. not sure whether he should dismiss her or notD. trying to make a deci sion29. As their conversation continued, the editor ______.A. changed his opinion of the girlB. grew tired of herC. became ann oyedD. thought she was too uneducated30. When the editor drafted out the agreement for the girl, he ______. A . hoped that this would please the girl B. wished that it would take effect soon C. adopted a rather serious attitude D. didn’t mean what he wrotePassage 4Like fine food, good writing is something we approach with pleasure and enjoy from the first taste to the last. And good writers, like good cooks, d o not suddenly appear full blown. Quite the contrary, just as the cook has to undergo an intensive tr aining, mastering the skills of his trade, the writer must sit at his desk an d devote long hours to achieving a style in his writing, whatever its purpo se—school work, matters of business, or purely social communication. Y ou may be sure that the more painstaking the effort, the more effective t he writing, and the more rewarding.There are still some remote places in the world where you might find a p ublic scribe to do your business or social writing for you, for a fee. There are a few managers who are lucky enough to have the service of that rar e kind of secretary who can take care of all sorts of letter writing with no more than a quick note to work from. But for most of us, if there is any writing to be done, we have to do it ourselves.We have to write school papers, business papers or home papers. We ar e constantly called on to put words to paper. It would be difficult to coun t the number of such words, messages, letters, and reports put into the mails or delivered by hand, but the daily figure must be enormous. What is more, everyone who writes expects, or at least hopes, that his writing will be read. We want to arouse(引起) and hold the interest of the readers. We want whatever we write to be read, from first word to last, not just thrown into some “letters to be r ead” file or into a wastepaper basket. This is the reason we bend our effo rts toward learning and practicing the skills of interesting, effective writing.31. In this passage, good writing is compared to fine food because _____ _.A. both writers and cooks have to work long hours every dayB. both are essential to lifeC. both are enjoyableD. both writers and cooks can earn a good living 32. A public “scribe” (Pa ra.2) is ______.A. a secretary who does your business or social writingB. a machine that does writing for youC. a public school where writing is taughtD. a person who earns a living by writing for others 33. According to thepassage, some managers don’t have to do any letter writing because __ ____.A. they rely on quick notesB. they have a computer to do itC. they have excellent secretariesD. they prefer making phone calls34. According to the author, if your letter is thrown into some “letters to be read” file, ______.A. it will receive immediate attentionB. it is likely to be neglectedC. it will be dealt with by the secretaryD. it is meant to be deli vered soon35. The purpose of the author in writing this passage is ______.A. to argue and demonstrateB. to comment and criticizeC. to interest and entertainD. to explain and persuadePart Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this section. For each s entence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that b est completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre.36. Some of this wheat came from Canada. What about ______?A. anotherB. the otherC. othersD. the rest37. I will now ______ Mr. Webster to drink the health of the happy pair.A. call onB. call upC. call forD. call off 38. July is the month ______ is usually the hottest. A. whose weather B. the weatherC. its weatherD. when the weather39. Because my scissors are dull, I’m going to buy a new ______.A. oneB. onesC. pairD. scissors40. ______ great was the destruction that the South took decades to rec over.A. VeryB. TooC. SuchD. So41. Everyone should keep a sense of responsibility ______ what he is to do.A. ofB. forC. withD. to42. The statue is believed ______ by a professional thief a couple of wee ks ago.A. to have stolenB. to be stolenC. having been stolenD. to have been stolen43. Neither Bill nor his parents ______ at home.A. areB. isC. wasD. has44. I don’t think there are several characteristics of the novel ______ spe cial attention.A. worthwhileB. worth ofC. worthy ofD. worthless45. ______ people can speak a foreign language perfectly.A. Not muchB. LittleC. Only a small numberD. Few46. If I had more time, I should ______ table tennis as a hobby.A. take toB. take upC. take onD. take over47. The thief caught on the spot by tile policeman denied ______ anything.A. to doB. to have doneC. doD. doing48. I won’t have a whisky, thank you. It’s not that I don’t drink, _____ tha t I don’t drink and drive.A. but alsoB. exceptC. otherwiseD. but rather49. A calculating machine has the advantage of speed and ______. A. hav ing accuracy B. accuracy C. being accurate D. accurate 50. Look at the pavilion ______ in the lake. A. reflected B. re flectingC. to reflectD. to be reflected 51. ______ help me, I had to d o it all alone.A. There is no one toB. There being no one toC. Being no oneD. with no one52. Every government that refuses to meet the needs of its people must accept the ______.A. endingsB. consequencesC. resultsD. possibilities53. If only the committee ______the regulations and put them into effec t as soon as possible.A. approveB. will approveC. can approveD. would approve54. It is because she is too inexperienced ____she does not know bow to deal with the situation.A. thatB. thereforeC. so thatD. so55. Mike said that the house was ______ expensive for him.A. very muchB. so muchC. far tooD. about56. He ______ live in the country than in the city.A. had betterB. prefers toC. would ratherD. would li ke57. Let’s start again from where we ______.A. left overB. left offC. left outD. left aside58. New difficulties kept ______ as they built the railway tunnel.A. arisingB. arousingC. ascendingD. aggressing59. Improvements of all kinds ______ in television so that reception will be as close to perfect as possible.A. are constantly being madeB. are being made constantlyC. will be being madeD. will constantly be made60. A good newspaper publishes both ______ and foreign news.A. diplomaticB. democraticC. domesticD. dramatic61. The selling price of that house and ______ ＄25 000. A. many furnitu re are B. some furniture isC. the furniture isD. many pieces of furniture are62. Without air, ______ no wind or rain.A. there would beB. there will beC. there have beenD. there is63. It’s important to locate industries in areas where a supply of raw mat erials is ______.A. preferableB. availableC. dependableD. favorable64. The pilot lost contact with the military base, ______ the plane crashed in the desert.A. among whichB. for whichC. by means of whichD. as the result of which 65. He’s lived in L ondon ______.A. since a long timeB. for some timeC. long beforeD. some time ago 66. ______ the university is by examination only. A. Admission to B. Permission in C. Admission in D. Permission on 67. I remember ______ this person somewhere.A. to have metB. to meetC. meetD. meeting68. I did not realize you want to keep the letter, I have ______ it up.A. tornB. pickedC. pulledD. broken69. I ______ you that the equipment will be delivered today.A. persistB. confirmC. insistD. assure70. As I am free now, I ______ as well go with you.A. mightB. wouldC. shouldD. could71. I am going to the teacher, but you ______ with me. A. need go outB. need not goC. need not to goD. do not need go72. A laser beam is used to ______ even the hardest substance. A. pass t hrough B. repair C. light up D. identify.73. I could not ______ all the information given in the radio broadcast.A. receiveB. absorbC. admireD. deceive74. TV, if properly used, can ______ a child’s imagination.A. causeB. exciteC. stimulateD. arise75. Television keeps us informed about ______ events and the latest dev elopments in politics and science.A. currentB. pastC. favorableD. newPart Ⅳ Cloze Test (10 points)Directions:There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbe red blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre.In the dining room of my grandfather’s house stood his heavy clock. Mea ls in the dining room were a __76 __ for our four generations to become one. My grandfather’s clock always stood like a trusted old family friend, __77 __ us playing jokes and telling stories, which was already a __78__ of our life.When I was a child, the old clock interested me. I watched and listened t o it during __79 __. I was surprised how at __80 __ times of the day, the clock would strike three times, six times or more, with a wonderful great __81 __ that echoed throughout the house. The clock chimed year after year, a part of my __82 __, a part of my heart.Even more __83 __ to me was my grandfather’s special action each day. He meticulously __84 __ the clock with a special key each day. The key w as magic to me. It __85 __ our family’s magnificent clock ticking and strik ing all year round.76. A. time B. possibility C. problem D. pleasure77. A. seeing B. hearing C. watching D. looking78. A. start B. part C. signal D. mark79. A. stories B. jokes C. periods D. meals80. A. busy B. urgent C. happy D. different81. A. shock B. sound C. song D. music82. A. memories B. minds C. comfort D. information83. A. comfortable B. hopeful C. wonderful D. skillful84. A. opened B. wound C. turned D. started85. A. made B. controlled C. kept D. fixedPart Ⅴ Writing (15 points)Directions:You are to write in 100~ 120 words about the title “Happines s”. You should base your composition on the requirement given below：Happiness(1)What is happiness?(2)Happiness is of great importance in everyone’s life. (3)Happiness is rel ated to health.。
(全国卷)新课标2016年高考英语复习题综合模拟预测卷四含答案解析
综合模拟预测卷四第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)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．How will Mary go to school today?A．By bike. B．By car.C．On foot.2．When can the woman get the computers?A．On Tuesday.B．On Wednesday.C．On Thursday.3．Where are the two speakers?A．At the cinema.B．At the airport.C．At the railway station.4．What time is it now?A．It's 5：35. B．It's 6：15.C．It's 6：40.5．Why doesn't the woman like her job?A．Because it's difficult.B．Because it's dirty.C．Because it's dull.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why is the woman worried about her sister?A．She isn't talented in art.B．She will have a poor life in the future.C．She can't be an artist in the future.7．What's the man's opinion?A．Every trade has its master.B．People should do what they like.C．Choosing a career is more important than making money.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2016年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试卷及答案
2016年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试试卷英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion( 15 points)Part II Reading Comprehension(40 points)Part III V ocabulary and Structure(20 points)Part IV Cloze(10 points )考生须知1.本试卷分试卷一和试卷二两部分。
试卷一满分85分，试卷二满分15分。
考试时间共120分钟。
2.本试卷一为A型试卷，请将答案用2B铅笔填涂在A型试卷一答题卡上，答在试卷或其他类型答题卡上的无效。
答题前，请核对试卷一答题卡是否为A型卡，若不是，请要求监考人员予以更换。
3.在答题卡上正确的填涂方法为：在代表答案的字母上划线，如[A] [B] [C] [D]。
Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.1. Joanna: Don’t you think that’s a good match？George: ________ It goes well with your scarf,too.A. No,of course it is.B. Yes,it looks great.C. No,I don't think so.D. Yes,glad to hear that.2. Kevin: I am afraid I’ve spilt ink over the table cloth.Tommy: ________A. Oh, never mind about that.B. No, not at all.C. Oh, I never heard of it.D. No, certainly not.3. Bem: Help yourself to a cigarette.Carlo: No, thank you. ________A. I’m trying to cut down.B. I owe you one now.C. Have you got a light？D. I’d be glad to.4. Mark: Can I still get tickets for tonight’s show?Linn: ________ Only if somebody cancels.A. Here you are.B. That's all righC. I’m afraid not.D. Which row would you like?5. Customer: Could you tell me how much this parcel to France is?Postman: ________ Anything else?A. Yes, please.B. I am not sure about it.C. Go ahead.D. I’ll just check for you.6. May: Tell your brother I hope he soon feels better.Luis: That's very kind of you. ________A. I am sorry to hear that.B. I’ll pass it on.C. How is he?D. He must have known it.7. Lucas: Hello, Lucas speaking. May I have a word with June?Mary: ________ Hang on a moment.A. She is not in right now.B. Shall I ask her to ring you back?C. I’ll just see if she’s in.D. Would you like to leave a message?8. Margret: Would you mind not using my toothpaste?Allen: I’m sorry. ________A. I’ll do that.B. Thank you for asking.C. That’s fine.D. I thought you didn’t mind.9. John: Why don’t we just go out for a coffee？Steve: ________ I’ve promised myself an earIy night.A. I think it’s great.B. It’s nice of you to ask.C. No, not really.D. OK, I’d love to.10. Mommy: John, where are the cakes? Don’t tell me you ate them all!John: ________ I couldn’t help it.A. No, I didn’t.B. I don’t know who ate them．C. Yes, I did.D. No. I can’t tell you.11. Mori: You look so angry. What happened?Susan: Nothing. I’d rather not talk about it.Mori: Come on. ________A. I’ll just not ask about anything.B. You need to let off some steam.C. If I were you, I’d be mad, too.D. That’s easy.12. Julie: I bought this dress two years ago. Its style went out already.Jack: Oh, come on, ________A. you always follow the fashion.B. none of your dresses suits you.C. as long as it looks good on you.D. you should care about that.13. Mike: Professor Cupper’s class is so boring; I just can’t stand it any more!Susan: ________ It’s required.A. Well, why not just drop out of it?B. Why, you can say that again!C. Well, you might as well get used to it.D. Why, I couldn’t agree more!14. Speaker A: Don’t you play golf ?Speaker B: ________A. Yes. No sport interests me more than golfing.B. Yes. I have never played golf in my life.C. No. Only once in a while.D. Yes. And I hate to spend much money on sports.15. Clair: Do you feel like eating out?Jenny: ________ We haven’t eaten out for ages.A. That’s a good idea.B. You say it.C. Yes, I can feel it.D. Right, see you there.Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneScientists said they have found evidence of a giant planet far out in our solar system. In a statement, the California Institute of Technology—Caltech—said this planet travels a very strange “long and thin orbit in the distant solar system.”The discovery was made by two researchers at Caltech: Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown. They used mathematical modeling and computer simulations(模拟)to find the planet. So far, there have not been any direct observations of the planet.“My jaw hit the floor,” said astronomer(宇航员) Mike Brown, the moment he realized there might be a ninth planet.The scientists said it would take this planet 10,000 to 20,000 years just to make one full orbit around t he sun. The new planet, called “Planet Nine”, has a mass about 10 times the size of Earth. If they are right, the newly found planet would be the ninth planet in our solar system. Pluto(冥王星) had been called the ninth planet until 2006, when it was renamed a “dwarf planet.”Actual confirmation of a ninth planet would be very big news. “This would be a real ninth planet,” Brown said in the statement. “There have only been two true planets discovered since ancient times, and this would be a third. It's a pretty substantial chunk of our solar system that's still out there to be found, which is pretty exciting.”While they did not get a picture of “Planet Nine” yet, the scientists say they are using the biggest—and best—telescopes on Earth to try to find “Planet Nine.” They are also working on improving their computer simulations. They want to find out more about “Planet Nine’s” orbit, and its impact on the outer part of our solar system.16. The newly-found planet ________.A. moves around the SunB. was discovered by two astronomersC. travels a round orbitD. is far away from our solar system17. The possibility of finding a ninth planet made Mike Brown ________.A. confusedB. frightenedC. satisfiedD. surprised18. According to the scientists, ________A. the planet is ten times larger than the EarthB. it takes the planet less than 10,000 years to make a full orbitC. Pluto was once thought to be the ninth planet in the solar systemD. Pluto was given a new name after it was discovered in 200619. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that ________.A. there is no actual confirmation about the ninth planetB. no true planets were discovered in ancient timesC. scientists have found three planets in modern timesD. the ninth planet is the only one discovered since ancient times20. To find “Planet Nine”, scientists are using all the following EXCEPT ________.A. mathematical modelingB. computer simulationsC. advanced telescopesD. large spacecraftsPassage Two“Helicopter parenting” describes a style of raising children where parents are over-protective and do too much. The term was used for the first time in the late 1960s. It describes parents who hover(悬停) over their kids like a helicopter. Today, modern technology allows these helicopter parents to hover from even far away. They can give their children directions at any moment from anywhere.Author Julie Lythcott-Haims wrote a book titled How to Raise an Adull. In her book, she gives readers a closer look at this parenting style.“Over-parenting”, she says, “comes in three types: the first is the over-protective parents who think the world is scary and unsafe and unpredictable. And therefore, I must protect and prevent. The second type is the over-directive type—the parent who says, I know best what leads to success and you will do as I say. You’ll study these topics, do these activies and you will be highly achieving at all of it. The third type is the concierge(看门人)—the parent who just wants to make life smoother—from waking their kid up, to keeping track of their deadlines, to making sure they haven't forgotten anything, to even doing the homework for the kid.”Julie Lythcott-Haims says she experienced the effects of helicopter parenting firsthand when she worked as dean of first-year students at Stanford University. The incoming students were very smart and accomplished on paper. But many were unable to take care of themselves.“They were turning to parents constantly for guidance, for problem solving, to have them make the choice about something.” Often times, Lythcott-Haims had to remind those parentsthat their kids were old enough to take care of themselves.21. The term “helicopter parenting” ________.A. describes parents who give children directions in the airB. was probably invented in the late nineteenth centuryC. gains more meaning as modern technology developsD. refers to parents who concern too much about kids22. According to Lythcott-Haims, over-parenting has all the following features EXCEPT ________.A. over-directiveB. over-dependentC. over-preventiveD. over-protective23. It can be inferred that a concierge mother will ________.A. regard the world as very dangerousB. allow children to do whatever they likeC. keep a close eye on the kid’s assignmentD. let the kid alone when he falls on the ground24. In Julie’s eyes, the first-year students at Stanford University are ________.A. very clever in studyingB. really good at problem-solvingC. unable to communicate with teachersD. having problems making friends25. Lythcott-Haims’ attitude towards helicopter parenting is ________.A. supportiveB. negativeC. uninterestedD. unclearPassage ThreeI recently had the opportunity to go to my first ever music festival. We Love Green was held over a weekend in Parc de Bagatelle, Paris. While like most music festivals, it boasted an impressive and diverse music, there was something extra special about this one. You see, thiswas a green festival!From the food to the stalls(货摊), everything was as environmentally friendly as possible. Not only was the majority of the furniture/stalls/toilet rooms hand-made from wood, the festival was powered by solar energy. Guests were invited to dispose of rubbish in specially labeled dustbins which, after the festival, were sorted so all of the waste could be recycled appropriately. Fresh water was made available freely to everyone so that attendants were not encouraged to buy drinks in plastic bottles which would have created a lot of waste.I found the experience incredibly fun but also really interesting. Having never been to a music festival before, I was unsure of what to expect. However, I was happy to find myself sitting in a field eating a healthy, home-made fruit cake while drinking organic fruit juice. There were many stalls, art installations, and different areas, meaning there was something there for everyone, from small children to the elderly!This seems like such a great idea, making something very fun and interesting, that does not cause great damage to the environment. I have since discovered that there are more events similar to this across the globe, which is great! I can’t imagine how much waste has been produced from such public events as festivals across the years before we realised just how bad they were for the environment!26. Which of the following can be the title of the passage?A. We Love GreenB. We Love EnvironmentC. Music FestivalsD. A Unique Public Event27. What is special about the music festival?A. It has a special band.B. It has a unique program list.C. It is held every weekend.D. It is environmentally friendly.28. At the music festival, guests were encouraged to ________.A. make furniture from woodB. bring plastic-bottled drinksC. recycle rubbish by themselvesD. drink free fresh water29. According to Paragraph 3, the author ________.A. fully enjoyed the festivalB. expected muh from the festivalC. found the event very funnyD. liked listening to music at home30. The purpose of this passage is to ________.A. raise funds for environment protectionB. highlight that being green can be funC. encourage people to go to music festivalsD. introduce the author's favourite musiciansPassage FourChokwe Selassie is on a mission to help drivers avoid potholes(路面坑洞). The eighth-grader got his inspiration on a recent morning, when his mother was driving him to school. Their car was damaged as it went over a huge pothole in the middle of the street in their hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. “I decided I was going to do something about the pothole problem in my city,” said Chokwe. His solution: an app that warns drivers when there is a pothole ahead.Chokwe developed the app with his friends, “When the app detects a pothole, it is highlighted in red,” Chokwe says. “And if you get close to the pothole, your phone will warn you with a beep.” Drivers can also use the app to report any potholes they encounter, and to look for other routes they can take to avoid roads that have them.The app relies on current available information about the streets of Jackson. “It works by using the city’s 311 call system, so it uses information already stored in a database,” Chokwe says. Through the call system, citizens dial 311 to report non-emergency problems—which include potholes. As Chokwe and his friends worked on the app, they also went street by street throughout the city. They determined that focusing on the 10 busiest streets in Jackson would give them a large enough sample size to test it.Although the app isn’t yet available for sale, Chokwe is already looking for ways to improve it. The app remains limited to 10 streets in Jackson, but he hopes to add more, so that it includes every street in the city. And then he wants to go even farther. “I want to keep working on the app until it’s nationwide,” Chokwe says.31. Chokwe Selassie got the idea to develop the app from ________.A. his own experienceB. a recent news reportC. his friendsD. his mother32. When you are close to a pothole, your phone will warn you with ________.A. a voice reportB. a red lightC. a beeping soundD. a map image33. Drivers can also use Chokwe’s app to ________.A. report emergency traffic problemsB. look for information other than potholesC. choose safer routes without potholesD. avoid traffic jam caused by potholes34. To develop the app, Chokwe and his friends ________.A. reported potholes to 311 call systemB. conducted field trips on the streetsC. built their own information databaseD. collected samples in their neighborhood35. We can learn from the last paragraph that Chokwe ________.A. is quite successfulB. is facing difficultiesC. has regained hopeD. has a great ambitionPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions:There are 40 incomplete sentence in this part. For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.36. Experiments in the photography of moving objects ________ in both the United States and Europe well before 1990.A. have been conductingB. were conductingC. had been conductedD. are conducted37. Today, people live in a world ________ new technology is taking an increasing proportion in their lives.A. whenB. whereC. whatD. which38. Weather ________, there will be an open air party with live music here this weekend.A. permitsB. should permitC. will permitD. permitting39. When workers are organized in trade unions, employers find it hard to lay them ________.A. offB. asideC. outD. down40. We are sure that ________ to do this face to face, he would express himself more easily.A. were he to tryB. would he tryC. was he tryingD. if he tries41. Their different attitudes to the difficulties ________ different results.A. arrived atB. led toC. caused byD. turned out42. The A TMs enable bank customers to access their money 24 hours a day ________ A TMs are located.A. whereverB. wheneverC. howeverD. whatever43. If the work ________ by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be heavily fined.A. is completedB. to be completedC. will have been completedD. will be completed44. If you travel through the villages in the small local buses, you will swiftly come into close ________ with the local people.A. carriageB. contactC. choiceD. circuit45. It’s hard to remember a name when one doesn’t have a face to go with ________.A. himB. itC. herD. one46. Scientists estimate that about 530,000 objects, too small to detect with radar, ________ the Earth too.A. being circledB. are circlingC. are to be circlingD. are being circled47. In ________ of speed, safety and price, the hi-railway system is perhaps the world’s model。
精品2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案(2)
2016年12月大学英语四级模拟预测卷及答案（2）Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.There is a difference between science and technology. Science is a method of answering theoretical questions; technology is a method of solving practical problems. Science has to do with discovering the facts and relationships between observable phenomena in nature and with establishing theories that serve to organize these facts and relationships; technology has to do with tools, techniques, and procedures for implementing thefinding of science.Another distinction between science and technology has to do with the progress in each.Progress in science excludes the human factor. Scientists, who seek to comprehend the universe and know the truth within the highest degree of accuracy and certainty, cannot pay attention to their own or other people's likes or dislikes or to popular ideas about the fitness of things. What scientists discover may shock or anger people-as did Darwin's theory of evolution. But even an unpleasant truth is more than likely to be useful; besides, we have the choice of refusing to believe it! But hardly so with technology; we do not have the choice of refusing to hear the sonic boom produced by a supersonic aircraft flying overhead; we do not have the option of refusing to breathe polluted air; and we do not have the option of living in a non-atomic age. Unlike science progress, technology must be measured in terms of the human factor. The legitimate purpose of technology is to serve people in general, not merely some people; and future generations, not merely those who presently wish to gain advantage for themselves. Technology must be humanistic if it is to lead to a better world.21. The difference between science and technology lies in that _____.A) the former provides answers to theoretical questions while the latter to practical problemsB) the former seeks to comprehend the universe while the latter helps change the material worldC) the former aims to discover the inter-connections of facts and the rules that explain them while the latter, to discover new designs and ways of making the things we use in our daily lifeD) all of the above22. Which of the following may be representative of science?A) The improvement of people's life.B) The theory of people's life.C) Farming tools.D) Mass production.23. According to the author, scientific theories _____.A) must be strictly objectiveB) usually take into consideration people's likes and dislikesC) should conform to popular opinionsD) always appear in perfect and finished forms24. The author states that technology itself _____.A) is responsible for widespread pollution and resource exhaustionB) should serve those who wish to gain advantage for themselvesC) will lead to a better world if put to wise useD) will inevitably be for bad purpose25. The tone of the author in this passage is_____.A) positiveB) negativeC) factualD) criticalPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Americans have always been ambivalent in their attitudes toward education. On the one hand, free and universal public education was seen as necessary in a democracy, for how else would citizens learn how togovern themselves in a responsible way? On the other hand, America was always a country that offered financial opportunities for which education was not needed: on the road from rags to riches, schooling-beyond the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic-was an unnecessary detour.Even today, it is still possible for people to achieve financial success without much education, but the number of situations in which this is possible is decreasing. In today's more complex world, the opportunities for financial success is closely related to the need for education, especially higher education.Our society is rapidly becoming one whose chief product is information, and dealing with this information requires more and more specialized education. In other words, we grow up learning more and more about fewer and fewer subjects.In the future, this trend is likely to continue. Tomorrow's world will be even more complex thantoday's world, and, to manage this complexity, even more specialized education will be needed.26. The topic treated in this passage is _____.A) education in generalB) Americans' attitudesC) higher educationD) American education27. Americans' attitudes toward education have always been _____.A) certain B) contradictoryC) ambitious D) unclear28. Today, financial success is closely related to the need for _____.A) higher education B) public educationC) responsible citizens D) learning the basics29. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _____.A) information is our only productB) education in the future will be specializedC) we are entering an age of informationD) we are living in an age of information30. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A) The History of American Education.B) The Need for Specialized Education.C) The Future of the American Educational System.D) Attitudes toward American Education.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.A growing world population and the discoveries of science may alter this pattern of distribution in the future. As men slowly learn to master diseases,control floods, prevent famines, and stop wars, fewer people die every year; and in consequence the population of the world is steadily increasing. In 1925 there were about 2,000 million people in the world; by the end of the century there may well beover 4,000 million.When numbers rise the extra mouths must be fed. New lands must be brought under cultivation, or land already farmed made to yield larger crops. In some areas the accessible land is so intensively cultivated that it will be difficult to make it provide more food. In some areas the population is so dense that the land is parceled out in units too tiny to allow for much improvement in farming methods. Were a large part of this farming population drawn off into industrial occupations, the land might be farmed much more productively by modern methods.There is now a race for science, technology, and industry to keep the output of food rising faster than the number of people to be fed. New strains of crops are being developed which will thrive in unfavorable climates: there are now farms beyond the Arctic Circle in Siberia and North America; irrigation and dry-farming methods bring arid lands under the plough, dams hold back the waters of great rivers to ensure water for the fields in all seasons and to provide electric power for new industries; industrial chemistry provides fertilizers to suit particular soils; aeroplanes spray crops to destroy locusts and many plant diseases. Every year some new means is devised to increase or to protect the food of the world.31. The author says that the world population is growing because _____.A) there are many rich valleys and fertile plainsB) the pattern of distribution is being alteredC) people are living longerD) new land is being brought under cultivation32. The author says that in densely populated areas the land might be more productively farmed if_____.A) the plots were subdividedB) a large part of the people moved to a different part of the countryC) industrial methods were used in farmingD) the units of land were made much larger33. We are told that there are now farms beyond the Arctic Circle. This has been made possible by_____.A) producing new strains of cropsB) irrigation and dry-farming methodsC) providing fertilizersD) destroying pests and disease34. Which of these words is nearest in meaning to the word "strains"?A) types B) sizesC) seeds D) harvests35. The author's main purpose is to _____.A) argue for a belief B) describe a phenomenonC) entertain D) propose a conclusionPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.For some time past it has been widely acceptedthat babies-and other creatures-learn to do things because certain acts lead to "rewards"; and there is no reason to doubt that this is true. But it used also to be widely believed that effective rewards, at least in the early stages, had to be directly related to such basic physiological(生理的) "drives" as thirst or hunger. In other words, a baby would learn if he got food or drink or some sort of physical comfort, not otherwise.It is now clear that this is not so. Babies will learn to behave in ways that produce results in the world with no reward except the successful outcome.Papousek began his studies by using milk in the normal way to "reward" the babies and so teach them to carry out some simple movements, such as turning the head to one side or the other. Then he noticed that a baby who had had enough to drink would refuse the milk but would still go on making the learned response with clear signs of pleasure. So he began to study the children's responses in situations where no milk was provided. He quickly found that children as young as four months would learn to turn their heads to right or left if the movement "switched on" a display oflights-and indeed that they were capable of learning quite complex turns to bring about this result, for instance, two left or two right, or even to make as many as three turns to one side.Papousek's light display was placed directly in front of the babies and he made the interesting observation that sometimes they would not turn back to watch the lights closely although they would "smile and bubble" when the display came on. Papousek concluded that it was not primarily the sight of the lights which pleased them, it was the success they were achieving in solving the problem, in mastering the skill, and that there exists a fundamental human urge to make sense of the world and bring it under intentional control.36. According to the author, babies learn to do things which .A) are directly related to pleasureB) will meet their physical needsC) will bring them a feeling of successD) will satisfy their curiosity37. Papousek noticed in his studies that a baby .A) would make learned responses when it saw the milkB) would carry out learned movements when it had enough to drinkC) would continue the simple movements without being given milkD) would turn its head to right or left when it had enough to drink38. In Papousek's experiment babies make learned movements of the head in order to .A) have the lights turned onB) be rewarded with milkC) please their parentsD) be praised39. The babies would "smile and bubble" at the lights because .A) the lights were directly related to some basic "drives"B) the sight of the lights was interestingC) they need not turn back to watch the lightsD) they succeeded in "switching on" the lights40. According to Papousek, the pleasure babies get in achieving something is a reflection of .A) a basic human desire to understand and control the worldB) the satisfaction of certain physiological needsC) their strong desire to solve complex problemsD) a fundamental human urge to display their learned skillsPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. It's the in this country to go out and pick flower on the first day of spring.A) case B) custom C) habit D) precedent42. He didn't take the flat because he couldn't afford the .A) hire B) fare C) rent D) salary43. I've made an for you to see the dentist at 5 o'clock tomorrow.A) appointment B) interviewC) opportunity D) assignation44. The house was poorly built; for , the roof leaked.A) short B) certainC) one thing D) sure45. the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters.A) So long as B) So far asC) As long as D) So far46. The continuous rain set the harvesting of wheat by two weeks.A) off B) back C) down D) about47. The helicopter hovered the trees.A) in B) over C) down D) up48.The mother made a shirt for the boy out of the of the cloth.A) odd and end B) odd and endsC) odds and end D) odds and ends49. Let's get this old barn. It's of no use to us.A) over B) readyC) rid of D) used to50. George's ability to learn from observations and experience greatly to his success in public life.A) owed B) contributed C) attached D) related51. I asked him where my sister was, and he the store across the street.A) nodded B) indicated C) figured D) guessed52. They are staying with us the time being until they find a place of their own.A) during B) for C) since D) in53. 100 competitors had the race.A) put their names for B) entered forC) put themselves for D) taken part54. He me by two games to one.A) beat B) conquered C) gained D) won55. They have put the bird in a cage to it from flying away.A) avoid B) prevent C) forbid D) control56. In recent years, new buildings have up like mushrooms in the city.A) jumped B) sprung C) leapt D) put57. I from among the crowd an old friend of mine whom I hadn't seen for ten years.A) figured out B) picked outC) realized D) picked over58. I thought he'd never anything, but it's turned out that I was wrong.A) arrive B) amount to C) reach for D) add to59. He managed to pay off his debts.A) anyhow or other B) anyhow or anotherC) somehow or other D) somehow or another60. You'd better not Mr. Ganz. He may get angry.A) play a joke on B) play outC) play into the hands of D) play at61. We existed on nothing but the necessities.A) empty B) bare C) hollow D) undressed62. The seasons change, independent anyone's wishes.A) on B) to C) with D) of63. The mail was for two days because of the snowstorm.A) misled B) lost C) delayed D) damaged64. He has been absent class for quite some time.A) in B) for C) with D) from65. I owe a great deal my parents and teachers.A) to B) for C) toward D) of66. We must manage to do our work better with people.A) less money and fewB) less money and fewerC) little money and lessD) few money and less67. Mr. Black is to our English evening.A) more pleased than to comeB) more pleased to come thanC) more than pleased to comeD) more pleasing than to come68. You that car with the brakes out of order. You might have had a serious accident.A) ought to drive B) oughtn't do driveC) ought to have driven D) oughtn't to have driven69. If it for their support, we would be in a very difficult position.A) is not B) weren't C) was not D) be not70. If only we as we were told! This would never have happened.A) would do B) had done C) do D) didPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Everyone ___71___ of the President of the US___72___ the most powerful man in ___73___. But when the representatives of the 13 former British colonies ___74___ to draw up the constitution of the new country ___75___ 1788, ___76___ of them were not sure whether they ___77___ to have a President at all. There were even ___78___ who ___79___ a king, ___80___ their successful war against the British king, GeorgeIII. The decision was in doubt ___81___ the last moment. One group wanted ___82___ for life, while___83___ suggested that ___84___ not be a President, because a Committee would govern the country better; a third group ___85___ a President ___86___ term of office would last seven years but who could not stand for reelection, because they were afraid he would spend his time ___87___ votes at the next election. In the end they chose George Washington as President for four years and let him ___88___ for reelection because they trusted him. But they were ___89___ to make rules in case a future President ___90___ badly and these rules were used to get rid of President Nixon two hundreds years later.71. A) use to think B) think C) thinks D) uses to think72. A) to be B) being C) like D) as73. A) western world B) the western world C) accident D) the accident74. A) found B) met C) encountered D) put together75. A) at B) by C) on D) in76. A) a number B) a great deal C) a large amountD) the most77. A) should B) would C) needed D) must78. A) few B) a few C) little D) a little79. A) had preferred B) would have preferred C) should have preferred D) were preferring80. A) although B) however C) nevertheless D) in spite of81. A) until B) as far as C) so far as D) by82. A) that the President was electedB) that the President would be electedC) to elect the PresidentD) to be elected the President83. A) another B) other C) the other D) some other84. A) it should B) it would C) there should D) there would85. A) would have liked B) would rather C) would like D) would be liking86. A) that's B) whose C) which D) of which87. A) looking for B) to look for C) to look at D) looking at88. A) stand B) to stand C) be standing D) that he stood89. A) so careful B) too careful C) careful enoughD) enough careful90. A) would carry B) carried C) would behave D) behavedPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic "The Expenses of an Average Worker". You should study the following table carefully and base your composition on the outlines given below. You should write at least 100 words.1. The changes in the worker's expenses from 1990 to 2000.2. The possible reasons for the changes.3. My prediction.Year Food (%) Clothing (%) Daily articles (%) Entertainment (%) Education (%) Total income (yuan)1990 50 8 20 2 10 50002000 20 15 10 12 30 12000The Expenses of an Average Worker答案21. DBACC 26. DBABD 31. CDAAA 36. CCADA41. BCACB 46. BBDCB 51. BBBAB 56. BBBCA 61. BDCDA 66. BCDBB71. CDBBD 76. ACBBD 81. ACACC 86. BAACC。
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成人高等教育学士学位英语命题预测试卷（四）PartⅠ Dialogue Completion (15 points) Directions: There are 15 short incom plete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C an d D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answe r on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre.1. Gene:Shall I open this window? Jodie:______A. No, please do.B. I’d rather you didn’t.C. Please open this window.D. I’d rather you hadn’t done it.2. Louise:Will 100 dollars be enough?Jack:Another 50 ______.A. will doB. is fineC. willD. needs3. Lance:Mary doesn’t look well. Lee:______A. Yes, she doesn’t.B. Yes, she isn’t.C. No, she doesn’t.D. No, she isn’t.4. Tammy:Someone is at the doctor. Richard:______A. Who is he?B. Who’s it?C. Who he is?D. Who it is?5. Nancy:May I see your driving license and vehicle registration card, ple ase?Dick:______A. Sorry, I forgot to bring my homework.B. Sure. Here is my business card.C. Good. Did I do anything wrong?D. Yes. But I don’t think I am a good student.6. Nora:How long has this bookshop been in business? Michel:______1982.A. AfterB. InC. FromD. Since7. Mario:Your beloved teacher has arrived here, Nina. Nina:I______ she ______ until tomorrow.A. think;isn’t comingB. thought;wasn’t comingC. didn’t think;was comingD. didn’t think;is coming8. Maria:Do you think you will get a pay rise next year? Leo:______A. I hope so.B. I’m afraid so.C. I believe not so.D. I hope not so.9. Rock:______Sharon:Very well, and the experiment is nearly finished.A. How are you?B. How is the experiment?C. How are you getting on with the experiment?D. What do you think of the experiment?10. Roy:______ It ’s getting late. Ellen:Must you go soon?A. Oh, it’s already ten o’clock.B. It’s raining.C. It’s dark outside.D. Shall I stay here a bit longer?11. Thomas:______Ronald:I’m going to do a bit of research work. What about you?A. What is your plan for this weekend?B. How are you getting on with your research work?C. Will you make a plan for this weekend?D. Will you have a good time t his weekend?12. Speaker A: How are you? Speaker B:______Speaker A:I’m fine too.A. I’m going to attend a concert.B.I’d like a cup of tea.C. Yes, I can.D. Fine. Thank you. And you?13. Shop assistant:What can I do for you? Customer:I’d like to buy a shirt. Shop assistant:______ Customer:I want Size 38.A. What color do you want?B. This one matches you very much .C. What size do you want?D. The price will go down.14. Speaker A:May I speak to Mr. Anderson, please?Speaker B:Sorry, he is not in at the moment.______Speaker A:Thanks. Please tell him to meet Mr. Roger at the railway stati on at 3 this afternoon.A. Hold on, please.B. May I take a message?C. Would you please call him later?D. I’m busy now.15. Doctor:What’s wrong with you, madam? Patient:______Doctor:How long have you been like this? Patient:About two days.A. It doesn’t matter.B. I will come back soon.C. I don’t feel like eating.D. I’m fine.Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension(40 points )Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passage is follo wed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best onePassage 1People have wondered for a long time how their personalities and behav iors are formed. It is not easy to explain why one person is intelligent and another is not, or why one is cooperative and another is competitive. Social scientists are, of course, extremely interested in these types of qu estions. They want to explain why we possess certain characteristics and exhibit certain behaviors. There are no clear answers yet, but two distinc t schools of thought on the matter have developed. As one might expect, the two approaches are very different from one another, and there is a g reat deal of debate between proponents of each theory. The controversy is often referred to as “nature / nurture”.Those who support the “nature” side of the conflict believe that our p ersonalities and behavior patterns are largely determined by biological and genetics(遗传学) factors. That our environment has little, if anything, to do with our ab ilities, characteristics, and behavior is central to this theory. Taken to an e xtreme, this theory maintains that our behavior is predetermined to such a degree that we are almost completely governed by our instincts. Proponents of the “nurture” theory, or, as they are often called, behavior ists, claimed that our environment is more important than our biologicall y based instincts in determining how we will act. A behaviorist, B. F. Skin ner, sees humans as beings whose behavior is almost completely shaped by their surroundings. The behaviorists’view of the human being is quite mechanistic; they maintain that, like m achines, humans respond to environmental stimuli (刺激) as the basis of their behavior.Either of these theories cannot yet fully explain human behavior. In fact, i t is quite likely that the key to our behavior lies somewhere between the se two extremes. That the controversy will continue for a long time is cer tain.16. Which one of the following statements would supporters of the “nat ure” theory agree with?A. A person’s instincts have little effect on his action.B. Environment is important in determining a person’s behavior and pers onality.C. Biological reasons have a strong influence on how we act.D. The behaviorists’ view correctly explains how we act.17. Which one of the following statements would proponents of the “nur ture” theory agree with?A. A person’s character is greatly influenced by his environment.B. behaviorist theory is not correct.C. Biologically based instincts are important in how we act.D. Environment has little to do with behavior.18. B.F. Skinner ______.A. supports the nature theoryB. believes in the importance of genes in determining personalityC. thinks the environment plays an important role in determining charact erD. believes instincts govern behavior19. Concerning the nature / nurture controversy, the writer of this article ______.A. supports the nature theoryB. supports the nurture theoryC. believes both are completely wrongD. thinks that the correct explanation of human behavior will take ideas f rom both theories20. In the United States, Black people often score below White people onintelligence tests. With this in mind, which one of the following stateme nts is NOT TRUE?A. Nature proponents would say that Whites are genetically superior to B lacks.B. Supporters of the nature theory would say that Whites score well beca use they have a superior environment.C. Behaviorists would say that Black often lack the educational and envir onmental advantages that Whites enjoy.D. Nurture proponents would disagree that Blacks are biologically inferio r to Whites.Passage 2While a new school term is about to begin, perhaps we should reconside r the matter of examinations. In July, two writers (Letters to the Editor) pr aised the cancellation of exams because they believe “tests don’t tell the whole story.”As a teacher who has worked in four countries, I have had the experienc e that a student who earns good marks is generally a good student, and t hat a student’s final mark in a subject is usually a grade average of the ye ar’s work. Of course there are exceptions, but they do not have the frequ ency that would give an unfair picture of a student’s ability.The simple fact is that proper class work, diligent exam studies and goodmarks are almost certain indicators or a student’s future performance. T he opposite, almost certainly, incompetence.There is no acceptable substitute for competition and examination of qu ality. How can teachers and future officials determine what a student has learned and remembered? Should we simply take the student’s word for it? Any institution that “liberates” students from fair and formal exams is misguided, if not ignorant. And surely the “graduates” of such institution s will lack trustworthiness, not to mention being rejected by foreign univ ersities for graduate or other studies.When all is said and done, I sense that a fear of failure and a fear of unpl easant comparisons with others is at the bottom of most ban exams talk. Excellence and quality fear nothing. On the contrary, they see k competition and desire the satisfaction of being the best.21. Which of the following will the author of this passage agree with?A. Tests are not effective in measuring the students’abilities.B. Tests are an effective measure of the students’abilities.C. Tests can only measure some of the students’abilities. D. Tests may not be useful for measuring students’abilities. 22. The two writers mentioned in the first paragraph ______.A. opposed judging students by the results of examsB. must have proposed other ways of testing studentsC. regarded exams as a way of punishing studentsD. seemed to be worried about the poor marks of their students23. According to the letter, a student’s final mark ______.A. is often encouragingB. often gives a fair picture of the year’s workC. often proves unreliableD. often tells whether he likes the subject or not24. If a student graduated from a university which does not require exam s he would ______.A. have to continue his studiesB. have a feeling of failureC. be incompetentD. not be admitted by foreign institutions25. According to the letter, those who dislike the idea of examinations are probably afraid of ______.A. competing with other studentsB. being graded unfairlyC. working too hardD. being dismissed from schoolPassage 3As scientists learn more about the causes of earthquakes, they become b etter able to predict them. First of all, they know that quakes are likely to occur in areas where the tectonic plates (地层地壳板块) push against each other. They study these areas closely, using differe nt instruments. They measure the vibrations of the earth with seismogra phs (地震仪), which record on rolls of paper all movements, both large and small. Scientists usually use the Richter scale (里希特震级仪) named after a famous seismologist (地震学家), for these measurements. When an earthquake measures over 4~5 o n the Richter scale, it is strong enough to cause damage. Scientists have determined that an area is not likely to have a large earthquake when m any small quakes have been occurring. When the small quakes stop, then pressure builds and a strong quake is more likely.There are several other ways to predict earthquakes. Scientists can meas ure the tiny changes in the tilt(倾斜) of the land that happen before earthquakes occur. Increases in the a mount of radon(氡), a substance foundin deep wells, as well as a higher level of water in the wells, can also mea n that an earthquake is likely to occur. In addition, scientists have found t hat some animals, like dogs, behave strangely before an earthquake, the y become nervous and howl(号叫). Seismologists have correctly predicted several earthquakes. In 1975, they said that an earthquake would occur in Liaoning Province, China, on e month, and then one hour, before it happened. In 1978, Russian scienti sts predicted an earthquake in the Altai Mountains six hours before it occ urred. However, not all earthquakes are predictable, and a system for pre dicting is not yet perfected. Nothing on this earth is certain. Although people who live in California and Japan live with the possibility of a serious quake, perhaps the next strong earthquake will occur somewhere outside the “Ring of Fire”.26. According to the information in Para. 1 seismograph is ______.A. a computer like electronic instrument for predicting earthquakesB. a special instrument for recording and measuring the vibrations of the earthC. an instrument which seismologists use to make studies on the causes of earthquakesD. an instrument with which seismologists measure the pressure betwee n tectonic plates27. According to the passage, a large earthquake is most likely to occur in an area ______.A. where a series of minor vibrations of the earth have been occurringB. that is within the “Ring of Fire” but does not see any vibration of the e arthC. where many small vibrations of the earth have been occurring and the n a calm period followsD. where tectonic plates fit into each other properly28. The following signs that show the coming of an earthquake are menti oned in the passage EXCEPT that ______.A. the amount of radon in deep wells increasesB. the earth gives off flashes of lightC. the level of water in the wells risesD. some animals become nervous and behave strangely29. According to the passage, the earthquake occurred in China’s Liaoning Province in 1975 ______.A. was twice predicted by seismologistsB. took all the people in the area by surpriseC. was followed by many small vibrations of the earthD. was correctly predicted by Russian seismologists30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Not all earthquakes are predictable although seismologists have corre ctly predicted some.B. Seismology was fully developed now and earthquake prediction is alw ays reliable.C. No earthquake prediction is reliable since nothing on this earth is cert ain.D. A system for predicting the earthquake is perfected, but prediction is not always correct.Passage 4Acting is such an overcrowded profession that the only advice that shoul d be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is “Don’t!” But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, although the chances of his becoming famous are small. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students who show pro mise and talent are accepted, and the course lasts two years. Then the y oung actor or actress takes up work with a play company, usually as assis tant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in th e theatre: painting scenery, looking after the furniture, taking care of the clothes, and even acting in very small parts. It is very hard work indeed, t he hours are long and the salary is tiny. But young actors with the stage i n their blood are happy, waiting for the chance of work with a better co mpany, or perhaps in films or television.Of course, some people have unusual chances which lead to fame and s uccess without this long and dull training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happen ed to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove p ast in his big car. He told the driver to stop, and he got out to speak to th e girl. He asked her if she would like to go to the film company to do a tes t, and at first she thought he was joking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took the producer twenty minutes to tell Connie that he was serious. Then an appointment was made for her to go to the company the next day. The test was successful. They gave her some nece ssary lessons and within a few weeks she was playing the leading part ina film, which made her well known overnight throughout the country. Of course, she was given a mor e dramatic name, which is now world famous. But chances like this happen once in a blue moon!31. The main reason why young people should be discouraged from beco ming actors is that ______.A. actors are very unusual peopleB. the course at the drama school lasts too longC. acting is very hard workD. there are already too many actors32. An assistant stage manager’s job is difficult because he has to _____ _.A. do all kinds of stage workB. work for long hoursC. wait for a better opportunityD. have a talent for acting33. “Young actors with the stage in their blood are happy” means _____ _.A. they don’t care if their job is hardB. they like the stage naturallyC. they are born happyD. they are easily satisfied34. Connie Pratt thought the film producer was joking, for she ______.A. didn’t know who the man wasB. never wanted to become an actressC. couldn’t believe what the man saidD. had no interest in art35. The phrase “once in a blue moon” in the last sentence means _____ _.A. immediatelyB. unexpectedlyC. slowlyD. rarely Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this section. For each s entence there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that b est completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre.36. When I mention the problem, I’m not ______ all of you.A. talking aboutB. referring toC. listening toD. carrying out37. Some local companies are making great efforts to ______ with foreig n companies for a share of market.A. connectB. combineC. competeD. compare38. Have you got time for a glance ______ this report?A. offB. roundC. onD. at39. Your idea seems to be good but it is n’t ______.A. practicalB. possibleC. plentifulD. precious40. Alice trusts you; only you can ______ her to give up the foolish idea.A. suggestB. attractC. temptD. persuade41. I don’t think Mary understood what you said, ______?A. do IB. didn’t sheC. did youD. did she 42. Was it in 1969 ______ the American astronaut succeed ______ landing on the moon?A. when; onB. that; onC. which; inD. that; in43. The news reporters hurried to the airport, only ______ the film stars had left.A. to tellB. to be toldC. tellingD. told44. Mrs. White became a teacher in 1985. She ______ for twenty years b y next summer.A. will teachB. would have taughtC. has been teachingD. will have been teaching45. It was not until it got dark ______ working.A. that they stoppedB. when they stoppedC. did they stopD. that they didn’t stop46. Who ______ the workers to take up the struggle?A. called forB. called onC. called inD. called off47. Women are often said to be more ______ than men.A. emotionsB. motionsC. emotionalD. emotive48. He wasn’t ______ for what had happened.A. reliableB. respectiveC. responsibleD. provided49. The Republic Party had only won a ______ victory by eleven votes in the election.A. narrowB. powerlessC. delicateD. brief50. With the constant change of conditions, the outcome is not always _ _____.A. favorableB. reasonableC. dependableD. predictable51. The girl said that she ______ here a week before.A. had beenB. wasC. has beenD. would be52. It ______ around 9 o’clock when I drove back home because it was al ready dark.A. had to beB. was to beC. must have beenD. must be53. ______ to be heading for closure, after the government’s announce ment on cuts.A. The hospital rumorsB. The hospital is rumoredC. Someone rumors that the hospitalD. Someone is rumored the hos pital54. I want ______ the renovations before I start thinking about redecorat ing.A. to get done withB. to have been getting done withC. to be got done withD. to have been done with55. I can hear cries for help. I believe someone ______ by our beesA. is attackedB. being attackedC. is attackingD. be attacked56. If you have any problems during your study here, please do not ______ to call us for help.A. hesitateB. despairC. urgeD. request57. When you travel alone in the mountains, I suppose you take a _____ _ with you in case you get lost.A. compassB. compressC. compulsionD. campus58. It is not easy to ______ some of the English words. Sometimes even t he native speaker cannot help.A. decreaseB. createC. defineD. delight59. Timidity caused his failure in the job ______.A. interviewB. intentionC. stomachD. stocking60. In some states of the United States, people are ______ to carry guns.A. appliedB. neglectedC. ignoredD. forbidden61. It is very important for the strong man to know that ______ strong he is, he cannot be the strongest.A. whateverB. wheneverC. whicheverD. however62. After working for twenty hours without any rest, the doctors were __ ____.A. exhaustedB. mountedC. wrappedD. restored63. There are many kinds of books ______ to the students in the booksto re.A. availableB. capableC. applicableD. attainable64. I can feel ______ when I’m in my friend’s house.A. at randomB. at easeC. at largeD. at length65. Could you try to ______ when the train will leave for Beijing?A. find outB. get toC. get outD. look at66. After a year’s study, she has learned enough English to ______ a conv ersation.A. carry onB. carry outC. carry inD. carry off67. Do remember ______ me a call when you arrive in Shanghai.A. givingB. having givenC. to giveD. to have given68. He has two children, ______ have become world famous scientists.A. none of whoB. all of whomC. both of whomD. o ne of which69. ______ a holiday, we went to the farm to help the farmers with their harvest.A. BeingB. It beingC. Having beenD. It was70. You should keep one copy of the application in case you ______ the o riginal one.A. had lostB. lostC. loseD. will lose71. The educator and scholar ______ from Shanghai.A. comeB. comesC. has comeD. have come72. A technician, together with some young workers, ______ working on the design.A. isB. areC. hasD. have73. He is not such a person and he ______ such a thing.A. cannot have doneB. must not have doneC. should not have doneD. could not have done74. You ______ this book. You can borrow it from the library.A. needn’t have boughtB. could have boughtC. need have boughtD. must have bought75. ______, you cannot finish the book in two days.A. Fast as you readB. As you read fastC. You read as fastD. As read fast youPart Ⅳ Cloze Test (10 points)Directions:There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each numbe red blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centre.It was an early morning in summer. In the streets， sleepy eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their jobs. This was t he beginning of another ___76___ day in New York City. ___77___ this d ay was to be different.Waiting ___78___ the crowded streets， on top of a building 110 stories high， was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to ___79__ _ a tightrope (绷索) between the two towers of the World Trade Center. Philippe took his first ___80___ with great care. The wire held. Now he was sure he could do it. With only a balancing pole， Philippe walked his way across a ___81___ of 131 feet. Soon the rushhour crowds began to notice. What a wonder! There， 1350 feet above t he street， a tiny figure was walking on air.Philippe made seven trips， back and forth (来回). He wasn’t satisfied with just ___82 ___. At times， he would turn， sit down， a nd even go on his knees. Once， he had the astonishing courage to lie d own on the thin thread. And thousands of ___83___ watchers stared wit h their hearts beating fast.After the forty five minute ___84___， Philippe was taken to the police station. He was aske d ___85___ he did it. Philippe shrugged (耸肩) and said，“When I see two tall buildings， I walk.”76. A. working B. hot C. same D. ordinary77. A. And B. So C. But D. Thus78. A. for B. in C. by D. above79. A. throw B. walk C. climb D. fix80. A. act B. landing C. step D. trip81. A. distance B. height C. space D. rope82. A. walking B. staying C. acting D. showing83. A. patient B. terrified C. pleased D. enjoyable84. A. show B. trick C. try D. program85. A. how B. why C. whether D. whenPart Ⅴ Writing (15 points)Dir ections： For this part, you are given 35 minutes to write a compositi on on the topic How to Reduce Stress. You should write at least 120 wor ds following the outline given in Chinese below.(1)现代社会人们的压力与日俱增; (2)压力产生的原因; (3)减轻压力的办法。