Test 2-V. Letter Completion (20分)

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成人高等教育学士学位英语水平考试真题试卷Paper One 试卷一Part Ⅰ Dialogue Completion （10minutes 10points）Directions: In this part, there are 3 dialogues with 3 or 4 blanks, each followed by 4 choicesmarked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the choice that best suits the situation until the dialogue is complete. With Dialogue One, all the choices will have to be used. With Dialogue Two and Dialogue Three, one choice will be left unused. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEETwith a single bar through the center of the letter that indicates your choice.Dialogue OnePassenger: Good afternoon Miss. Are there plane tickets to San Francisco on the day after tomorrow?Conductor: Good afternoon Sir. I'll have a look at the time-table for you.1Passenger: Are there tickets for Saturday then?Conductor: Yes, there are. How do you want to go, first class or coach?Passenger: 2 What's the fare?Conductor: It is 260 dollars.Passenger: 3Conductor: The flight will get you there at six Sunday morning.Passenger: 4 What's the flight number?Conductor: The flight number is 301 at Cate Two.A.I'll need a coach open return.B.OK, I'll take three.C.What time will the flight put me there?D.I'm sorry but there aren't any direct flights available.Dialogue TwoAttendant: Can I help you, sir?Customer: Yes, I've been sitting here for a few minutes. 5Attendant: I'm sorry, sir. But this is the self-service pump.Customer: Self-service?Attendant: Yes. 6Customer: Are you serious?Attendant: Yes. 7Customer: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car.Attendant: In A merica, most gas stations are like this.A.Of course.B.Are you traveling here?C.I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car.D.You must fill up the car yourself.Dialogue ThreeSalesclerk: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?Customer: Good morning. 8Salesclerk: Our jackets are over here next to coats and accessories.Customer: I like this jacket. 9Salesclerk: Of course. 10Customer: Thanks.A.Can I try it on?B.The changing rooms are over there.C.Here you are.D.I'm looking for a new jacket.Part II Reading Comprehension （35minutes 40points）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 with a single bar through the center of the letter.Passage OneJack Billabong is a stockman. One Friday afternoon he was riding along the track towards the Henderson farm. He was looking for a prize bull which had escaped from the Borrogee paddock. He reached the hills and saw at once that he could not go further.There had been a fire in the forest which had gone out. But the air was still full of smoke and fallen trees had blocked the track. Jack was just going to turn back when he saw something moving in the smoke. He waited. It was a girl on a horse, and she was riding towards him. “There’s a badly burnt man on the farm,”the girl shouted.“He saved my life. Please help me to save him.”The girl was Cathy Henderson. She had been on horseback for two hours. She had to jump over fallen trees that were still burning. Her pony had fallen with her twice. She was thirsty andalmost dead from want of sleep. But she rode back to the farm with Jack immediately.Joe Brook was unconscious when they reached him. They lifted him onto Jack’s horse. The ride back to Borrogee was terrible. Cathy was so tired that Jack had to tie her to her pony. The pony was tired too, but its courage was astonishing. It followed Jack right to Borrogee Hospital. Nobody saw them arrive because it was night.“I’ve never seen a horse like that pony,”Jack said. Cathy praised Jack Billabong, but she refused to say anything about the pony,“Joe will write about her in his story,”she said.But she did say one thing: “If Flame hadn’t returned to the farm that afternoon, Joe and I would have died.”11.Jack Billabong did not turn back because _________.[A]he hadn’t found the bull yet[B]he smelt a heavy smoke in the forest[C]he knew there was a burnt man there[D]he saw something moving towards him12.Why was the ride back to Borrogee terrible?[E]Because Joe was tired out.[F]Because the ride started late at night.[G]Because they didn’t have enough courage.[H]Because both Cathy and her pony were exhausted.13.Cathy refused to talk to reporters about the pony when she was in Borrogee Hospital because _________.[I]she didn’t know what to say[J]Jack asked her not to talk to them[K]she was too weak to say anything[L]Joe would write about it in his writing14.What does the word“Flame”in the last paragraph refer to?[A]Jack. [B] The pony. [C] Jack’s horse. [D] The fire.15.Which of the following is the best title of the story?[M]Rescue of Joe Brook[N]Courage of Jack Billabong[O]Love of a Young Girl[P]Heroism of a Lovely PonyPassage TwoThe faces of elderly, happily-married people sometimes resemble each other. Dr. Aiken studied a number of couples who had been married for at least twenty-five years. Each couple provided four photographs —one photo of each partner at the time of their marriage and another photo of each partner twenty-five or more years later. All background was cut from the photos to remove any clues. The photos were then displayed in groups: a random grouping of the persons at the time of their marriage and another random grouping of the same persons who took photographs later. Some testees were asked to pick out the partners. They failed totally with the first group. Their judgments were no better than chance. But with the photos taken twenty-five or more years after the marriage, the testees were quite successful with the most happily-married couples.Dr. Aiken believes there are several reasons why couples grow alike. One reason has something to do with imitation. One person tends to copy or do the same as someone else without knowing it. He says human begins to imitate the expressions of the faces of their loved ones. “Another possible reason,”he says,“is the common experience of the couples.”There is a tendency for people who have the same life experience to change their faces in similar ways. For example, if a couple have suffered from a lot of sad experiences, their faces are likely to change in a similar way.16.Dr. Aiken cut the background from the photos for the purpose of _________.[A]imitating the couples’ life[B]grouping the couples again[C]leaving no trace for the testees[D]giving the testees more chances17.The underlined sentence “Their judgments were no better than chance.”implies that the testees _________.[A]did a good job in making their choices[B]had difficulty in picking out the partners[C]had no chance to make the right judgments[D]did better with the first group than with the second18.The underlined word“imitate”(in Para. 2) has a similar meaning to _________.[A]copy [B] change [C] know [D] suffer19.From the passage we can draw the conclusion that _________.[A]couples who look alike can live longer[B]most partners have been proved to grow alike[C]the influence between partners can be quite strong[D]happily-married couples are often richer than others20.The main purpose of the passage is to _________.[A]explain why couples grow alike[B]tell how couples like each other[C]discuss the function of marriage[D]describe the life of happily married couplesPassage ThreeThe three biggest lies in America are: (1)“The check is in the mail”,(2)“Of course I’ll respect you in the morning”,and (3)“It was a computer error”.Of these three little white lies, the worst is the third. It’s the only one that can never be true. Today, if a bank statement cheats you out of $ 900 that way, you know what the clerk is sure to say,”It was a computer error.”Nonsense. The computer is reporting nothing more than what the clerk typed into it.The most annoying case of all is when the computerized cashier in the grocery store shows that an item costs more than it actually does. If the innocent buyer points out the mistake, the checker, bagger, and manager all come together and offer the familiar explanation:“It was a compute error.”It wasn’t, of course that computerized cashier is really nothing more than an electric event. The eye reads the Universal Product Code —chat bar of black and white lines in a corner of the package —and then checks the code against a price list stored in memory. If the price list is right, you’ll be charged accurately.Grocery stores update the price list each day —that is, somebody sits at a keyboard and types in the prices. If the price they type in is too high, there are only two explanations: carelessness or dishonesty. But somehow“a computer error”is supposed to excuse everything.One reason we let people hide behind a computer is the common misperception that huge,modern computers are electric brain with“artificial intelligence”.At some point there might be a machine with intelligence but none exists today. The smartest computer on Earth right now is no more intelligent than your average pen. At this point in the development of computers, the only thing any machine can do is what a human has instructed it to do.21.Of the three lies, the one about computer is the worst because the computer itself_________.[A]says nonsense[B]cheats customers[C]cannot make the error[D]does not admit its error22.According to the author, a computerized cashier is really just _________.[A]a machine to count money[B]a machine to receive money[C]an instrument to print codes[D]an instrument to read codes23.Grocery store price lists are updated by _________.[A]a computer[B]a keyboard[C]an employee[D]an electric brain24.The last paragraph of the passage implies that computers _________.[A]are very clever[B]never make mistakes[C]have a good memory[D]are controlled by men25.Which of the following describes the main idea of the passage?[A]Computers are stupid and inefficient.[B]Computer errors are due to its dishonesty.[C]Computers help stores update the price list.[D]Computer errors are actually human errors.Passage FourI came across an old country guidebook the other day. It listed all the tradesmen in each village, and it was impressive to see the past variety of services which were available on one’s own doorstep in the late Victorian countryside.Nowadays a traveler in rural England might conclude that the only village tradesmen still flourishing were either selling frozen food to the villagers or selling antiques to visitors. Nevertheless, this would really be a false impression. On the surface, there has been a decline of village commerce, but its power is still remarkable.Our local grocer’s shop, for example, is actually expanding in spite of the competition from supermarkets in the nearest town. Women sensibly prefer to go there and exchange the local news while doing their shopping, instead of queuing up at a supermarket. And the grocer knows well that personal service has a considerable cash value.His prices may be a bit higher than those in the town, but he will deliver anything at any time.His assistants think nothing of bicycling down the village street in their lunch hour to take a piece of cheese to an old retired woman who sent her order by word of mouth with a friend who happened to be passing. The richer customers telephone their shopping lists and the goods are on their doorsteps within an hour. They have only to hint at a fancy for some commodity outside the usual stock and the grocer, a red faced-figure, instantly obtains it for them.26.Nowadays the commercial services in the village are _________.[A]still very active[B]quickly declining[C]unable to flourish[D]personal to visitors27.The local grocer’s shop is expanding because _________.[A]the competition there is weak[B]it is a place for women to chat[C]it provides good personal service[D]the goods there are more valuable28.Which of the following is true about the supermarkets?[A]Prices there are much higher.[B]Customers often have to queue up.[C]Customers can order by telephone.[D]Their personal services are satisfactory.29.How do the village grocer’s assistants feel about giving extra service?[A]They don’t think it a trouble.[B]They don’t think it worthwhile.[C]They don’t consider it a good deal.[D]They don’t consider it a pleasant experience.30.One special feature of the village shop is that _________.[A]there is a very wide range of goods available[B]customers can order goods by word of mouth[C]customers have to order goods one hour earlier[D]there is a list of goods to be delivered to doorstepsPart Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure （20minutes 20points）Directions：There are 20 incomplete sentences 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 with a single bar through the center of the letter.31.During the heavy storm last week, we had to take _________ under a flyover.[A]shade [B] shelter [C] shadow [D] shield32.The three men were assigned jobs according to their _________ abilities.[A]respectful [B] respectable [C] respective [D] respecting33.Scientists have discovered that many animals seem to be highly _________ to various signals associated with earthquakes.[A]sensible [B] sensual [C]. sentimental [D] sensitive34.The lost car of the Johnsons’ was found _________ in the woods of the expressway.[A]vanished [B] scattered [C] rejected [D] abandoned35.Our guests will be guided to safety _________ fire.[A]as a result of [B] in case of[C] in the sense of [D] for the sake of36.If you want to ring her, you’ll have to _________ her number in the telephone book.[A]look at [B] look to [C] look through [D] look up37.Under the financial crisis, more social problems in the world are certain to _________.[A]raise [B] arise [C] be raised [D] be arisen38.After his retirement, he lives partly on his _________ and partly on the interest on his post office savings account.[A]wages [B] salary [C] earnings [D] pension39.During the _________, the audience strolled and chatted in the lobby.[A]interval [B] pause [C] interruption [D] gap40.Membership in the United Nations is open to all peace-loving states which accept the_________ of the Charter.[A]debt [B] obligation [C] credit [D] reliance41._________ for their support, he would have gone penniless.[A]If it is not [B] If it is [C] Were it [D] Were it not42.There _________ in his room.[A]are too many furnitures [B] is too much furniture[C] are too much furniture [D] is too many furnitures43.I miss the hillside _________ we found a lot of wild flowers.[A]on which [B] by which [C] in which [D] for which44.No sooner had we reached the top of the hill _________ we all sat down to rest.[A]when [B] then [C] than [D] until45.By the time Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, there _________ many space explorations.[A]will have been [B] had been[C] have been [D] must be46.I regret _________ hard at school, or I would have passed the exam.[A]to have not worked [B] having not worked[C] not to have worked [D] not having worked47.All _________ is an English-Chinese dictionary.[A]That you need [B] what you need[C] which you need [D] things you need48.He looks sleepy. He must _________ to bed very late last night.[A]be gone [B] be going [C] go [D] have gone49.Mrs. White became a teacher in 1990. She _________ for twenty years by next summer.[A]will teach [B] would have taught[C] has been teaching [D] will have taught50.Few people knew his reason for quitting his job was _________ he wanted to go abroad.[A]whether [B] where [C] why [D] that试卷二Part Ⅳ Translation （25minutes 15points）Directions: translate the following passage into Chinese and put your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.I have always wondered at the passion many people have to meet the celebrated. The “advantage”you acquire by being able to tell your friends that you know famous men proves only that you are yourself of small account. The celebrated develop a technique to deal with the persons they come across. They show the world a mask, often an impressive one, but take care to conceal their real selves. They play the part that is expected from them, and with practice ream to play it very well, but you are stupid if you think that this public performance of theirs corresponds with the man within.Part V Writing （30minutes 15points）Directions: You are to write in no less than 120 words on the topic of “Health and Happiness”. You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below. Write your essay on the Answer Sheet.1.习惯是逐渐养成的。

2013年同等学力申硕考试英语真题与答案(A卷)

2013年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试英语试卷一ENGLISH QUALIFICATION TESTFOR MASTER-DEGREE APPLICANTSPaper One (100 minutes)Part I Oral Communication (10 points)Part II Vocabulary (10 points)Pan III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Part IV Cloze (10 points)Part V Text Completion (20 points)考生须知1. 本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分，试卷一满分为75分，考试时问100分钟，9:00开始10:40结束；试卷二满分为25分，考试时间为50分钟，10:40开始，11:30结束。

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Part 1 Oral Communication (10 points)Section ADirections: In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A，B and C, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Dialogue OneA. It sounds like a flu.B. I also advise resting for a couple of days.C. Boy, when it rains, it pours.Doctor: What has been bothering you?Patient: I have a stuffy nose and a sore throat. Plus, I’ve been coughing a lot.1Doctor: Any stomach pains?Patient: Actually, y es. My stomach’s been upset for a few days.Doctor: 2 It’s been going around lately.Patient: Anything I can do for it?Doctor: I’ll prescribe some medicines for you to take. 3Patient: Does that mean I shouldn’t go to work?Doctor: Only when you feel up to it. You should stay home for at least a day or two.Dialogue TwoA. So, what are you going to do with the money?B. You have lots of money.C. How much do I owe you?Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance?Father: Oh. I forgot about that.Joshua: You ALWAYS forget.Father: I guess I do. 4Joshua：Just $13.Father: Well, I’m not sure if I have that much.Joshua: Go to the bank. 5Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well. I think the bank is closed.Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed?Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. 6Joshua: I’m going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books.Father: Well, that sounds great, Joshua.Section BDirections: In this section there is one incomplete interview which has four blanks and four choices A, B, C and D, taken from the interview. Fill in each of theblanks with one of the choices to complete the interview and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A. Nationalities stay in their own areas.B. People don’t queue like they do here in England.C. What I liked best was that I could work and still lead a normal life.D. Some supermarkets are open twenty-four hours a day.Interviewer: How long did you live in the Slates?Interviewee: I was there for two years, in New York, and I enjoyed it tremendously.7 I mean, the shops are open till 10:00 p.m.Interviewer: All shops?Interviewee: Yes, everything. Food shops, chemists, and department stores.8 And on public holidays, only the banks are shut.Interviewer: I see, um... Do you think New York is as multinational as Loudon?Interviewee: Oh, that's for sure. But it’s not as mixed. 9 like there’s Russian sec-tion, the German section and China Town. But I think the major difference between these two cities was the height of the place. Everything was up in the Big Apple. We lived on the thirty-fifth floor. And of course everything is faster and the New Yorkers are much ruder.Interviewer: Oh! In what way?Interviewee: Well, pushing in the street, fights about getting on the bus. 10 And of course the taxi drivers! New York taxi drivers must be the rudest in the world!Part II Vocabulary (10 points)Directions: In this part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.11. I read the newspaper every day so that I can stay informed about current events.A. importantB. internationalC. latestD. cultural12. After seven days in the desert, the explorer was relieved when he eventually found water.A. predictablyB. finallyC. luckilyD. accidentally13. When we gave the children ice cream，they immediately ceased crying.A. startedB. continuedC. resumedD. stopped14. The science teacher demonstrated the process of turning solid gold into liquid.A. showedB. elaboratedC. devisedD. simplified15. John’s application for admission to graduate studies in the School of Education has been approved.A. entranceB. acceptanceC. experienceD. allowance16. Most college students in the United States live away from home.A. apartB. downC. elsewhereD. along17. The pursuit of maximum profit often drives manufacturers to turn out things that can do harm to people’s health.A. preserveB. promoteC. processD. produce18. Many different parts make up an airplane: the engine(s), the wings, the tail, and so on.A. composeB. decorateC. constructD. derive19. You make it sound as if I did it on purpose.A. carefullyB. unwillinglyC. incrediblyD. deliberately20. He could never have foreseen that one day his books would sell in millions.A.understoodB. explainedC. expectedD. believedPart III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer SheetPassage OneFive or six years ago, I attended a lecture on the science of attention. A philosopher who conducts research in the medical school was talking about attention blindness, the basic feature of the human brain that, when we concentrate intensely on one task, causes us to miss just about everything else. Because we can’t see what we can’t see, our lecturer was determined to catch us in the act. He had us watch a video of six people tossing basketballs back and forth, three in white shirts and three in black, and our task was to keep track only of the tosses among the people in white. The tape rolled, and everyone began counting.Everyone except me, I’m dyslexic (有阅读障碍的)，and the moment I saw that grainy tape with the confusing basketball tossers, I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep track of their movements, so I let my mind wander. My curiosity was aroused, though, when about 30 seconds into the tape, a gorilla (大猩猩)came in among the players. She (we later learned a female student was in the gorilla suit) stared at the camera, thumped her chest, and then strode away while they continued passing the balls.When the tape stopped, the philosopher asked how many people had counted at least a dozen basketball tosses. Hands went up all over. He then asked who had counted 13, 14, and congratulated those who’d scored the perfect 15, Then he asked, “And who saw the gorilla?”I raised my hand and was surprised to discover I was the only person at my table and one of only three or four in the large room to do so. He'd set us up，trapping us in our own attention blindness. Yes, there had been a trick, but he wasn’t the one who had played it on us. By concentrating so hard on counting, we had managed to miss the gorilla in the midst.21. This passage describes_______.A. a basketball matchB. an experimentC. a philosopherD. a gorilla22. “Attention blindness” refers to _______.A. th e fact that one can’t see what one can’t seeB. seeing one thing while missing all elseC. keeping track of just about everythingD. the condition of being blind to details23. “Catch us in the act” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning to “find us_______.”A. doing something improperB. sleeping during the lectureC. counting the basketball lossesD. failing to notice something within sight24. How many people in the room saw the gorilla in the video?A. 1.B. 3 or 4.C. 13 or 14.D. 15.25. Whom does “he” (last paragraph) refer to?A. The author.B. The gorilla.C. The lecturer.D. The student.Passage TwoThere are few sadder sights than a pile of fan letters, lovingly decorated with hand drawings，suffering in a bin. The sparkly envelopes were addressed to Taylor Swift, a pop star much beloved by teenage and pre-teen girls.“Dear Taylor,” read one discarded message, “I love you so much!! You’re the best!! And you're really beautiful and cute!! I’m really enjoying your songs,”This, along with hundreds of other similar letters sent from around the world, was discovered in a Nashville recycling disposal unit by a local woman. Swifts management was quick to reassure her admirer that they had been thrown out accidentally. The response may come as a disappointment to any devotee who imagines, as they compose their letters, that Swift makes time lo view each one personally.Dealing with piles of fan mail is, however, an administrative burden for most celebrities. While some celebrities do like to go through their mail personally, the majority simply do not have time. But the fate of their correspondence is something most committed fans will not wish, to dwell on, says Lynn Zubernis，an expert in the psychology of fandom at West Chester University.“There’s this little bit of every fan that thinks theirs will be the one that stands out—it's not an expectation, but a hope that theirs will be seen by the celebrity.”While the relationship between the fan and the celebrity may exist only in the mind of the former, it stems from a deeply-rooted human need for community and belonging, Zubernis believes. As a result, even receiving a mass-produced letter ofacknowledgement and a photo stamped with a reproduced signature can be a powerful experience.“People have a tremendous need to connect with the person they are idolizing (偶像化),” she says. “They can’t ring them up and say, ’C an we have coffee?’ It’s not about the autograph (签名) ,It’s about the moment of connection.”26. Which of the following statements is true?A. The letters in the bin were exaggerating.B. Some letters to Swift were thrown away unread.C. A woman discovered the letters and discarded them.D. Poorly decorated letters were left unread.27. Swift’s management claimed that_______.A. Swift had read each one of the lettersB. fans could trust them with their lettersC. they were quick in response to the incidentD. they didn’t intend to throw away the letters28. Most celebrities_______A. are too busy to read fan mailB. are afraid of receiving fan mailC. try their best to read fan mail themselvesD. care about the fate of fan mail29. According to Zubernis, fans want their letters to be read because they _______.A. hope to show their hand drawingsB. want the celebrities to see their talentC. desire to get connected with the starsD. dream of getting a photo of the stars30. Which of the following will fans cherish the most?A. The feeling of being related to their stars.B. The sense of being similar to their stars.C. The time spent with their stars.D. The autograph of their stars.Passage ThreeFacelift (紧肤术)followed by a week on a beach in Thailand? Hip surgery with a side of shopping in Singapore? Over the last 10 years, Asia’s rise on the medical tourism scene has been quick. Eastern nations dominate the global scene. Now Bali wants a slice of the action.The Indonesian island recently opened its first facility specifically targeting medical tourists with packages and services, Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) Nusa Dua. BIMC already has an international hospital in Kuta, which opened in 1998.The new internationally managed facility offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and dental care.Unlike most of the region’s hospitals, BIMC is designed to feel more like a spa or resort (度假村)than a medical facility.The 50-bed hospital has a 24-hour medical emergency entrance and hotel-like lobby at the front of the building servicing the hospital’s medical, and dental centers.If you’re a celebrity who doesn’t want everyone to know you’re here for a bit of lipo (吸脂术)，no worries. There's a private entrance that leads to the CosMedic Centro, which offers views of a golf course.BIMC has even teamed up with the nearby Courtyard by Marriott Bali, which provides specific after-care services like tailor-made meals and wellness programs for patients.Latest technology and cool interiors are a start, but breaking into a regional industry that already has some of the world’s top international hospitals will be tough, says Josef Woodman, CEO of U.S.-based medical travel consumer guide Patients Beyond Borders (PBB).“As a newcomer, Bali faces stiff competition from nearby international healthcare providers. To compete，Bali will need to demonstrate a quality level of care and promote its services to the region and the world. On the positive side, Bali is blessed as one of the region's safest，most popular tourist destinations, with a built-in potential to attract medical travelers.”The Indonesian island couldn’t have picked a better time to get into the game, says PBB. “The world population is aging and becoming wealthier at rates that surpass the availability of quality healthcare resources,” says the company's research.31. What does "medical tourism” (Para. 1) probably mean?A. Treating a disease during a trip.B. Attracting patients with package tours.C. Cosmetic treatment and a tour in one：D. Turning hospitals into tourist attractions.32. How does BIMC differ from regular hospitals?A. It offers cosmetic surgery.B. It has better environment and services.C. It accepts international patients.D. It has more beds and longer service hours.33. BIMC wishes to attract celebrities with its_______.A. privacy measuresB. first-class designC. free golf courseD. tailor-made meals34. According to Woodman, BIMC_______.A. threatens its regional competitorsB. will soon take the load in the industryC. needs further improvementD. faces both challenges and opportunities35. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A. The population is developing faster than medical resources.B. Healthcare is hardly available for the aging population.C. The world is in need of more quality medical care.D. The world population is becoming older and richer.Passage FourFor many of us，asking for help is a difficult concept. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness that the world would not have known about，had we not asked for help.Ironically, it’s been my experience that people who are able to deliverwell-positioned requests for help are seen as very strong individuals. When they demonstrate the humility (谦卑)to ask for help, they earn the respect of others. People who receive a heartfelt request for help are usually honored by the request. In turn, we are strengthened by the very help that is provided.One of my clients (we’11 call her Kira) recently made a shift in how she was interacting with her boss. When asked to prepare presentations, she assumed that she was expected to go away, develop the content, deliver it at the required meeting and then wait for feedback from her boss. Her boss was highly regarded for the impact of his presentations, while Kira often felt that her presentations were lacking. When she took a hard look at how this approach was working for her, Kira recognized that she had not yet made use of her boss’s support. She could learn far more about creating attractive presentations by walking through a draft with her boss-focusing on the content plus her delivery----and obtaining feedback earlier in the process rather than at the back end. So she made the request for his support.The outcome? Her boss was delighted to coach Kira and was enthusiastic about the opportunity to put into use his own strength by teaching presentation skills more effectively to her. By taking the time to work together on preparation for a number of Kira’s key presentations, she benefited from her boss's thought process and was able to distinguish the critical components to enhance her own presentations. Kira’s present ations now have punch!Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burdens on the other person. Ironically, we may be missing an opportunity to show others how we value and respect them. People who know you and think well of you are often highly motivated to help. Furthermore, the morespecific you can be about what you need from them, the easier it is for them, to assist you.36. Many people are unwilling to ask for help because they _______.A. are confident of themselvesB. do not trust other peopleC. arc ashamed of doing soD. do not think it necessary37. Which of the following may the author agree with?A. Asking for help means admitting weaknesses.B. Helping others is helping oneselfC. Well-positioned: requests for help are welcomed.D. Weak people often need more help.38. Kira’s request for help_____.A. turned out rewardingB. was turned downC. led to her promotionD. benefited her boss in return39. “Kira’s presentations now have punch” means her presentations are_____.A. forcefulB. controversialC. well receivedD. highly motivating40. The purpose of the passage is to_____.A. illustrate how to ask for helpB. show the importance of mutual helpC. call for atte ntion to others’ requestsD. encourage people to ask for kelpSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The biog and comments arc followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A fascinating new study reveals that Americans are more likely to call their children “intelligent,” while European parents focus on happiness and bala nce.Here’s what one parent had to say about the intelligence of her 3-year-old, which was apparent to her from the very first moments of her life:“I have this vivid memory, when she was born, of them taking her to clean her off... And she was looking all around... She was alert from the very first second (I)took her out when she was six weeks old to a shopping mall to have her picture taken people would stop me and say, “What an alert baby.” One guy stopped me and said, “Lady, she was an intelligent baby.”Not only are Americans far more likely to focus on their children’s intelligence and cognitive skills, they are also far less likely to describe them as “happy” or “easy” children to parent.The U.S.’s unhealthy interest in cognitive developmen t in the early years overlooks so much else,” the researchers told us.Comment 1:Probably indicates more about differences in cultural attitudes towards humility and boasting than about parenting styles. Here in the Netherlands if someone called their child “intelligent” I’d be rolling my eyes, both because it’s probably biased and overstated and because it’s just a rotten thing to draw attention to; as if it’s all about whose child is “Better”. Life isn’t that much of a damn contest to us.Comment 2：Agreed! That would apply in Sweden too. Parenting is more focused on the child’s well-being than social competition (there may be pressures here too, but it is not socially acceptable to express those things).Comment 3:I agree and I live in the U.S. Parent’s opinions of their children’s intellect are definitely biased and overstated. It is the most annoying thing to listen to. Being “advanced” at a young age has little if anything to do with their ability to learn as they get older and EVERY child is a genius if you give them a chance and an ear to listen to them. The happier the kid is, the smarter they will be. Happy and healthy is key.41. The passage is mainly concerned with cultural differences in _____.A. bringing up one’s childrenB. describing one’s childrenC. social contestsD. choosing a place to live in42. The word “alert” (Para. 3) is closest in meaning to “_____.”A. intelligentB. easy-goingC. quick at noticing thingsD. happy43. According to Comment 1, in the Ne therlands, calling one’s own child “intelligent” is_____.A. boastingB. acceptableC. encouragingD. reasonable44. What nationality is the writer of Comment 2?A. Dutch.B. American.C. Swedish.D. French.45. All of the following are true of Comment 3 EXCEPT that _____.A. it agrees with all the other commentsB. being happy and healthy is importantC. being intelligent at a young age makes no senseD. children’s intellect varies from person to personPart IV Cloze (10 points)Directions: In this part, there is a passage with ten blanks. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Riding a bike is good exercise and great fun. But what do you do with a bike after you outgrow it? Nicole Basil, 12, has a terrific answer to this question. Whenshe was 8 years old, she 46 Pedal Power. It is a charity that collects bikes that kids have outgrown and donates them to Chicago public schools.Since 2008, Nicole has collected and donated more than 1,000 bikes. 47 the bicycles, Pedal Power supplied riders with 400 helmets (头盔) last year. “It is important to ride 48 on a bike, and helmets are a big part of that,” Nicole says. The Wilmette Bicycle & Sport Shop helps to 49 that all donated bikes are safe to ride. Each bike receives a five-minute 50 by the shop’s employees.The bikes are given to students who have good grades and perfect attendance. Nicole says: “Some kids aren’t as lucky as others, 51 they still do well in school. I think they should be 52 for that.” Nicole has received e-mails and phone calls from parents and teachers that say test 53 are improving. “Bikes can take you far,” she says. “Good grades can take you even 54.”Barton Dassinger is the principal of Cesar E. Chavez school in Chicago. Students in his school have received bikes. “It’s been a great way to 55 students to do their best,” Dassinger says. “They work hard to make it happen.”46. A. joined B. created C. helped D. reformed47. A. In addition to B. In honor of C. In line with D. In exchange for48. A. safely B. happily C. freely D. quickly49. A. insist B. accept C. remember D. ensure50. A. look-out B. drop-out C. check-up D. line-up51. A. and B. so C. but D. or52. A. remembered B. rewarded C. repaid D. recommended53. A. papers B. scores C. conditions D. methods54. A. higher B. better C. further D. greater55. A. require B. exploit C. entitle D. motivatePart V Text Completion (20 points)Directions: In this part, there are three incomplete texts with 20 questions (Ranging from 56 to 75). Above each text there are three or four phrases to be completed. First, use the choices provided in the box to complete the phrases. Second, use the completed phrases to fill in the blanks of the text. Note you should blacken the letters that indicate your answers on the Answer Sheet.Text OneA. optimistic aboutB. a needC. a thirdPhrases:A. they felt 56 forB. most were 57 the future for womenC. less than 58 of themIn a recent survey, 55% of 3,000 Japanese women polled said they weren’t being treated equally with men at work, and 59 said they expected women’s lives to improve over the next two decades. Yet，only 26% of the women said 60 a strong and organized women’s movement. In a similar survey of American women, a much smaller 29% believed they were treated unfairly at work, 61 ，and 37% said a women’s movement was needed.Text TwoA. up toB. collectionsC. libraryPhrases:A. introduce you to our 62 facilitiesB. check out 63 five booksC. houses our humanities and map 64Welcome to the university library. This tour will 65 . First of all, the library’s collection of books, reference materials, and other resources are found on levels one to four of this building. Level one 66 . On level two, you will find our circulation desk, current periodicals and journals, and our copy facilities. Our science and engineering sections can be found on level three. Finally, group study rooms and the multimedia center are located on level four. Undergraduate students can 67 for two weeks. Graduate students can check out fifteen books for two months. Books can be renewed up to two times.Text ThreeA. to understand themB. to think aboutC. not accent eliminationD. give them the most troublePhrases:A. identify which specific areas of pronunciation 68B. give you some things 69C. make it difficult for native speakers 70D. focus on accent reduction, 71Many ESL learners are concerned about eliminating their accents, but before you run out and spend hundreds of dollars on the latest pronunciation course, let me 72 . First, the main goal of any pronunciation course should be to 73 , which is virtually impossible. Rather, students should work on reducing areas of their pronunciation that affect comprehensibility, that is, areas of their accents that 74 . Second, with this goal in mind, students need to be able to 75 , Of course, there are universal areas of pronunciation that affect specific language groups, and reading up on these commonalities will help you.2013同等学力英语真题参考答案Part 1 Oral Communication (15 minutes 10 points)(1) A. (2)C. (3) B.(4) C. (5). B (6) A(7)C (8)D (9) A (10) BPart II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points)11. C 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. B16.C 17. D 18. A 19. D 20. CPart III Reading Comprehension (45 minutes, 25 points)21-25 B B D B C26-30 B D A C A31-35 C B A D C36-40 C C A A D41-45 A C A C DPart IV Cloze (10 minutes, 10 points)46-50 A A A D C51-55 C B B C DPart V: Text Completion (20 minutes, 20 points)56 -58 B A C59-61 C A B62-64 C A B65-67 A C B68-71 D B A C72-75 B D C APart VI Translation (20 minutes, 10 points)闷闷不乐就像一种病；染上这种疾病的人会让人们避之唯恐不及。

2023河北省中考英语作文评分标准

2023河北省中考英语作文评分标准全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇12023 Hebei Middle School English Exam Essay Scoring RubricHi everyone! My name is Xiaoming and I'm a 5th grader here in Hebei province. Our English teacher Mr. Wang just taught us about the scoring rubric for the English essay section of the big middle school entrance exam coming up. He said it's super important that we understand how the essays will be graded so we can write really good ones. I thought I'd share what I learned with all of you!The first thing Mr. Wang told us is that there are four main areas the graders will look at - Content, Coherence, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. Each area is worth 25% of the total score. Let me break down what each one means:Content (25%)For content, the graders want to see that you fully answered the essay question or prompt. You need to cover all the key points or requirements asked about in the prompt. Mr. Wang said using relevant details and examples from your own experiences or knowledge is a great way to boost your content score.You also need to present your ideas in a clear and logical way. The graders are checking that your writing stays focused on the main topic throughout. Don't go off on random tangents that don't relate! Using paragraphs properly to organize your thoughts will help a lot.Coherence (25%)The coherence section looks at how smoothly your essay flows and holds together. Graders want to see that the sentences are logically connected and that there is a clear progression from one idea to the next using good transition words and phrases.Your introduction and conclusion are superrrrr important for coherence. The intro needs to catch the reader's attention and clearly state your main thesis or stance. The conclusion has to nicely summarize and restate your key points in a compelling way. Don't just awkwardly stop writing out of nowhere!Lexical Resource (25%)Lexical resource is a fancy way of saying "vocabulary". The graders will be checking that you use a wide range of advanced, academic vocabulary words accurately in your essay. Mr. Wang told us to really show off our English vocabulary skills as much as possible.But be careful - don't just randomly stuff in difficult vocab words you don't actually understand the meaning and usage of. That's considered "lexical inadequacy" which will definitely hurt your score. Stick to words you can use precisely and appropriately.Using idioms, phrasal verbs, collocations, and other types of multi-word vocabulary expressions is also a great way to earn more lexical resource points. It proves you have a very high English vocabulary competency.Grammatical Range and Accuracy (25%)The last section is all about your English grammar skills. You need to show that you can use a wide range of different grammar structures like various tenses, passive voice, conditional sentences, relative clauses, and so on. Graders want to see you can handle complex grammar, not just simple sentences.More importantly, you have to make sure you use grammar accurately with minimal errors. Little mistakes like forgetting an 's' on a plural noun or mixing up 'its' and 'it's' may seem small, but they can really add up and tank your grammar score if there are a lot of them. Be a Grammar Grandmaster!In addition to those four main areas, Mr. Wang said there are also some other minor factors that contribute to your overall essay score, like:-Handwriting legibility - Graders need to be able to read your writing!-Formality level - An academic essay should maintain a formal tone and style-Task responsiveness - Don't go off in a totally different direction from what the prompt asks-Essay length - Make sure you write enough to fully answer everything (but not too much!)Phew, that's a lot to remember, isn't it? But if we practice hard and really try our best, I'm sure we can all do an awesome job on the essay section. The key things are:Deeply understand the scoring criteriaAllow enough time to plan, write, and proofreadTry to showcase your English skills in all areasStay focused on fully answering the promptOkay, that's all the scoring info from me! Thanks for reading, and let's get ready to ace those English essays! Fighting篇22023河北省中考英语作文评分标准一、内容（40分）表达主题：文章明确表达了主题，内容紧密围绕主题展开。

2023年同等学力申硕英语学位考试真题和答案

2023 年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试英语试卷（A卷）Test 1Part I Dialogue Communication (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 for each)Section A Dialogue completionDirections: In this section, you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the answer that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your ANSWEET SHEET.1．A：David said he bought a new BMW for ￡5．000!B：Sounds pretty cheap to me!A：Well。

That’s what he said．A. Are you sure? B．Come to think of it. C．Do you think so? D．Is he crazy? 2．A：Wejust came back from Phoenix．And we had the best vacation in years．B：I’m glad to hear it．A．Oh，my goodness! B. How was it? C．Oh，there you go again．D. Good for you．3．A：I just can’t stand this class any more!B：It’s required，and you have to sit in it in order to graduate.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 !4．A：I don’t know about you，but I thought that Film was prefect．B：The action was great，and so was the music．A．Just the same．B．I’m with you there． C. More or less．D．I sure do．5．A：Dan gave me a free ride home, but I paid for the gas．B：You know what they say,A．there’s no free lunch． B. don’t bite off more than you can chew．C．one good turn deserves another．D．it’s who you know that counts．Section B Dialogue ComprehensionDirections: In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and a woman. At the end of each conversation, there is a question followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to the question from the 4 choices by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your ANSWER SHEET.6．Woman: I’d rather not talk about it．Just don’t ask．Man：Come on．I think you need to let off some steam．Question：What does the man advise the woman to do?A．To talk to him about the problem．B．To keep the secret．C．To reduce the workload．D．To have a good rest．7．Woman：Julie’s dress looks funny．That style went out last year．Man：Oh，come on，as long as it looks good on her．Question：What does the man try to emphasize?A．Julie’s dress is not outdated．B．Julie’s dress does not suit her．C．Julie should follow the fashion．D．Julie looks fine in that dress．8．Man：What kind of snacks do you prefer?Woman：Oh，I’v e got a sweet tooth，you know．Question：What does the woman probably like?A．Sandwich．B．Hot dogs．C．Ice cream．D．Potato chips．，9．Woman：I’m tired of driving all the way to work and back every day．If only cars could drive themselves!Man：Well，some car manufacturers are working on them．I guess you’11 soon buy one if you can afford it．Question：What does the man imply?A．The woman will be able to buy an intelligent car．B．Cars that drive themselves may be very expensive．C．He is working with a car producer on intelligent cars．D．Driving to work is really a headache．10．Man：Annie，how does it not even cross your mind that you might want a future with someone?Woman：It’s simple．I don’t mind being married to my career．Question：What’s Annie’s attitude to wards her future?A．She will stay with someone unmarried．B．She will live a simple life．C．She will quit her job to get married．D．She will fully focus on her job．PartⅡVocabulary(20 minutes，10 points，0.5 for each)Section ADirections: In this section there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter in the circle on your ANSWEET SHEET.11．The news reports completely over1ooked the more profound political implications of the events．A．neglected B. foresaw C．explored D. assessed12. Teachers and nurses who deal with children are obliged to report cases of suspected child abuseto authorities．A．reminded B．expected C．compelled D．requested13. Your grade will be based in large part on the originality of your ideas．A. creativity B．popularity C. feasibility D．flexibility14．We suspect there is a quite deliberate attempt to sabotage the elections and undermine the electoral commission．A. consciousB. desperateC. clumsyD. intentional15．So strange were the circumstances of my story that I can scarcely believe myself to have been a party to them．A．just B. hardly C．almost D．definitely16．Smoke particles and other air pollutants are often trapped in the atmosphere，thus forming dirty fog．A．constrained B．caught C．concealed D. concentrated17· Employees in chemical factories are entitled to receive extra pay for doing hazardous work．A. poisonous B．difficult C. dangerous D．harmful18. Curt Carlson，the wealthiest man in Minnesota，owned a hotel and travel company with salesreaching in the neighborhood of $9 billion．A．precisely B．merely C. substantially D．approximately19. The tendency of the human body to reject foreign matter is the main obstacle to successfulorgan transplantation．A．factor B．constituent C．barrier D．break20. Whenever you need Tom，he is always there Whether it be an ear or a helping hand, so youcan always 1ean on himA．count on B. benefit from C．stand for D. stick toSection BDirections:In this section, there are 10 complete and incomplete sentences. For each sentence, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter in the circle on your ANSWEET SHEET.21．It without saying that consumers would be happier if prices were lower.A．takes B．appears C．makes D．goes22. The world economic recession put an end to the steel market upturn that began in 2023．A．irregular B．illegal C．abrupt D．absurd23．I’m about how you discovered my website，and am very glad if you enjoy it．A．mysterious B. furious C．serious D. curious24. The Labor Party’s electoral strategy，based on an with other smaller parties，has provedsuccessful．A．acquaintance B. integration C．alliance D. intimacy25．The new aircraft will be to a test of temperatures of -65°C and 120°C A．suspended B．suppressed C．summoned D．subjected26．The money I got from teaching on the side was a useful to my ordinary income．A．profit B．supplement C．subsidy D．replacement27．Chinese people are now enjoying better dental health，as shown by the declining of tooth decay．A．treatment B. incidence C．consequence D．misfortune28. Many countries have conservation programs to prevent certain of fish from becomingextinct．A．species B．sources C. numbers D．members29. Susan never took any cookery courses；she learned cooking by useful tips from TV cookery programs．A. picking up B．bringing up C．putting up D．pulling up30．The President his deputy to act for him while he was abroad．A．promoted B．substituted C．authorized D．displacedPart III Reading Comprehension(45 minutes，30 points，1 for each)Directions: There are 5 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and blacken the corresponding letter in the circle on your ANSWEET SHEET.Passage OneUntil 1ast spring．Nia Parker and the other kids in her neighborhood commuted to school on Bus 59．But as fuel prices rose，the school district needed to find a way to cut its transportation COSTS．So the school’s busing company redrew its route map，eliminating Nia’s bus altogether．Now Nia and her neighbors travel the half mile to school via a “walking school bus” --- a group of kids，supervised by an adult or two，who make the walk together．Like t11e rest of US，school districts are feeling pinched by rising fuel costs—and finding new ways to adapt．The price of diesel fuel has gone up 34 percent in the past two wears．For the typical American school district，bus bills total 5 percent of the budget．As administrators look to trim，busing is an inviting target，since it doesn’t affect classroom i11struction (or test scores)．More than one third of American school administrators have eliminated bus stops or routes in order to stay within budget．Many parents are delighted to see their kids walking to school，partly because many did so themselves：according to a 1969 survey，nearly half of school kids walked or biked to school，compared with only 1 6 percent in 200 1．Modern parents have been unwilling to let kids walk to school for fear of traffic，crime or simple bullying，but with organized adult supervision，those concerns have diminished·Schools and busing companies are finding other ways to save．In rural areas where busing is a must．some schools have even chosen four-day school weeks．Busing companies instruct drivers to eliminate extra stops from routes and to turn off the engine while idling．They are also using computer software to determine the most fuel—efficient routes，which aren’t always the shortestones．There could be downsides，however，to the busing cutbacks．If every formerly bused student begins walking to school，it’s an environmental win—-but if too many of their parents decide to drive them instead，the overall carbon footprint can grow. Replacing buses with many more parent—driven cars can also increase safety risks：A 2023 report concluded students are 1 3 times safer on a school bus than in a passenger car，since buses have fewer accidents and withstand them better due to their size And some students complain about the long morning hikes，particularly when the route contains a really big hill．3 1．The “walking school bus’’.A . does not consume fuel B．aims to keep children fitC. seldom causes traffic jams D．is popular with school kids32．In America the responsibility for busing kids to school lies with .A．individual schools B. school districts C．teachers D. parents33．As regards walking to sch001．modem parents seem much concerned with the ．A．time spent on the way B. changes in the routeC．kids’ physical strength D. safety of their children34．To save money, some schools choose to .A．take the shortest routes B. shorten the school weekC．give drivers better training D. use fuel—efficient buses35．Busing cutbacks may eventually lead to .A. fiercer competition among bus companiesB. more students taking public transportationC. an increase in carbon dioxide emissionsD. a decrease in the safety of school buses36．Wh ich of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards busing cutbacks?A．Favorable． B. Critical．C．Objective．D. Indifferent．Passage TwoPeople are living longer than ever，but for some reason，women are living longer than men．A baby boy born in the United States in 2023 Can expect to live to be about 73, a baby girl，about 79．This is indeed a wide gap，and no one really knows why it exists．The greater longevity(长寿) of women，however，has been known for centuries．It was，for example，described in the seventeenth century．However, the difference was smallerthen—the gap is growing．A number of reasons have been proposed to account for the differences．The gap is greatest In industrialized societies，So it has been suggested that women are 1ess susceptible to work strains that may raise the risk of heart disease and alcoholism．Sociologists also tell US that women are encouraged to be less adventurous than men (and this may be why they are more careful drivers，involved in fewer accidents）．Even smoking has been implicated in the age discrepancy．It was once suggested that working women are more likely to smoke and as more women entered the work force, the age gap would begin to close，because smoking is related to earlier deaths．Now，however, we see more women smoking and they still tend to live longer although their lung cancer rate is climbing sharply．One puzzling aspect of the problem is that women do not appear to be as healthy as men. That is，they report far more illnesses．But when a man reports ail illness, it is more likely to be serious．Some researchers have suggested that men may die earlier because their health is more strongly related to their emotions．For example，men tend to die sooner after losing a spouse than women do．Men even seem to be more weakened by loss of a job．(Both of these are linked with a marked decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system.) Among men，death follows retirement with all alarming promptness．Perhaps we are searching for the answers too close to the surface of the problem．Perhaps the answers lie deeper in our biological heritage．After all，the phenomenon is not isolated to humans．Females have the edge among virtually all mammal all(哺乳动物旳) species，in that they generally live longer．Furthermore，in many of these species the differences begin at the moment of conception；there are more male miscarriages(流产)．In humans，after birth，more baby boys than babygirls die．37. What Can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A. Men’s lifespan remains almost un changed．B. Researchers have found the causes of the age gap．C. The more advanced a society, the greater the age gap．D. The age gap was noticed only recently．38. As is suggested in Paragraph 2，the two factors relevant t0 women’s longer lifespan a re .A. diseases and road accidentsB. industrialization and work strainsC. their immunity to heart disease and refusal 0f alcoh01D. their endurance of work strains and reluctance for adventure39. According to Paragraph 3，which of the following statements is true?A. The great number of male smokers contributes to the age gap．B. The growing number of smoking women will narrow the age gap．C. Female workers are more likely to smoke than male workers．D. Smoking does not seem to affect women’s longevity．40. Which of the following phenomena makes researchers puzzled?A. Men’s health is more closely related to their emotions．B. Though more liable to illnesses，women still live longer．C. Men show worse symptoms than women when they fallⅢ．D. Quite a number of men die soon after their retirement．41．The word“edge’’ in Paragraph 6 means “”.A．margin B．side C．advantage D．quality42．What is the main idea of the passage?A. The greater longevity of women remains a mystery．B. That women are healthier than men well explains their longevity．C. People are living longer as a result of industrialization．D. Women are less emotionally affected by difficulties in life．Passage ThreeMany are aware of the tremendous waste of energy in our environment, but fail to takeadvantage of straightforward opportunities to conserve that energy．For example，everyone knows that lights should be switched off when no One is in an office．Similarly’ when employees are not using a meeting room，there is no need to regulate temperature．Fortunately, one need not rely on human intervention to conserve energy．With the help of smart sensing and network technology, energy conservation processes such as turning off lights and adjusting temperature can be readily automated．U1timatelv’mis technology will enable consumers and plant managers to better identify wasteful energy use and institute procedures that lead to smarter and more efficient homes，buildings and industrial plants．Until now，wires and cables for power and connectivity have limited the widespread adoption of sensor(传感器)networks by making them difficult and expensive to install and maintain．Battery—powered wireless networks can simplify installation and reduce cost．But their high power consumption and the corresponding need for regular battery replacement has made wireless networks difficult and costly to maintain. Nobody wants to replace hundreds or thousands of window sensor batteries ill a large building on a regular basis．The promise of wireless sensor networks can only be fully realized when the wiring for both the data communication and the power supply is eliminated. Doing so requires a true bakery—free wireless solution，one that can utilize energy harvested directly from the environment．To facilitate the widespread deployment of wireless sensor networks, Green Peak has developed an ultra-low-power communication technology that can utilize environmental energy sources such as light，motion and vibration．This technology, employing on—board power management circuits and computer software to monitor energy harvesters and make the best use Of harvestedenergy, enables sensors to operate reliably in a battery—free environment．wireless sensor networks deployed in our offices and homes will have all enormous impact on our daily lives，helping to build a smarter world in which energy is recycled and fully utilized．These wireless platforms，equipped with advanced sensing capability，will enable US to better control Our lives，homes and environment，creating a truly connected world that enables people worldwide to live in a more comf0Itable．safer, and cleaner environment．43. By “human intervention’’(Paragraph 2)，the author refers toA. the reduction of great energy waste in the environmentB. the grasping of straightforward opportunities availableS. acts like turning off lights when no one is in the roomD. the adoption of smart sensing and network technology44. Batteries are not an ideal energy source for sensor networks because theyA. have to be replaced from time to timeB. contain metals that pollute the environmentC. require automatic recharging 。

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2024年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)（请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试）Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students opinions on whether university sports facilities should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. Youshould write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A B C andD. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the Centre Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard1. A) Due to a fire alarm in their apartmentsB) Because of the smoke and heat damage.C) Due to the water used to extinguish the flames.D) Because of the collapse of the three-story building.2. A) investigating the cause of the incident.B) Helping search for the suspect of the crime.C) Rescuing the businessmen trapped in the building.D) Checking town records for the property developer.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard3. A) It plays a less important role in one’s health than nutrient intakeB) It impacts people’s health to a lesser degree than sun exposure.C) It is associated with people’s mental health conditions.D) It is linked with older adults’ symptoms of depression.4. A) It was indefiniteB) It was systematic.C) It was straightforward.D) It was insignificant.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It has helped solve several murder cases.B) It has become a star police dog in Beijing.C) It has surpassed its mother in performance.D) It has done better than naturally born dogs.6. A) To speed up investigation into criminal cases.B) To test the feasibility of cloning technology.C) To cut down training expenses.D) To reduce their training time.7. A) Cloning is too complicated a process.B) The technology is yet to be accepted.C) Cloning is ethically controversial.D) The technology is too expensive. Section BDirections: In this section you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A B C andD . Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the Centre. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He read it somewhere online.B) He heard about it from a coworkerC) He read an article reviewing it.D) He watched a TV series based on it.9. A) His publicationsB) His first book.C) His address.D) His name.10. A) Collect a lot more data.B) Relax a bit less often.C) Clarify many new concepts.D) Read more reference books.11. A) Find out the show’s most interesting episodes.B) Watch the series together with the woman.C) Get an e-copy of the book to read.D) Check to see when the show starts.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard12. A) To check the prices of his farm produce.B) To ask the way to the Newcastle City Hall.C) To inquire about the vegetarian food festival.D) To seek the mans help with her work on the farm.13. A) Bakers.B) Vendors.C) Vegetarians.D) Organizers.14. A) The issuing of certificates to vendorsB) The completion of the baking task.C) The festival they are organizing.D) The deadline for application15.A) The closing date of submission C) The details of the ceremony.B) The website of his company. D) The organizer’s address.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you heara question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A B C and D. Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the Centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Most scenic sites have been closed. C) Health experts advise going outdoors.B) Access to official campsites is limited. D) People have more time during the summer.17. A) It is strongly opposed by nearby residents. C) It has caused environmental concerns.B) It leads to much waste of public money. D) It has created conflicts among campers18. A) Look for open land in Scotland C) Avoid getting close to wilderness.B) Leave no trace of their camping D) Ask for permission from authorities.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) They outcompete mythical creatures. C) They truly exist in the Amazon regionB) They usually mind their own business. D) They resemble alarmingly large snakes.20. A) Scar tissue from dolphins fighting. C) Unhealed wounds from snake bitesB) Skin infection from water pollution. D) Swimming along in seasonal floods.21. A) It has been shrinking at an astonishing pace.B) It has been placed under international protection.C) It has been appealing to both freshwater and sea dolphins.D) It has been abandoned as a battleground for male dolphins.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) About 58% of young adults call parental support the new normal.B) Most adult children enjoy increasing sources of financial support.C) A full 70% of the young adults cannot afford to buy a car by them.D) Most early adults cannot sustain their lifestyles without parental support.23. A) It renders them dependent. C) It makes them mentally immature.B) It causes them to lose dignity. D) It hinders them from getting ahead24. A) It challenges ones willpower. C) It calls for due assistance.B) It results from education. D) It defines adulthood.25. A) Current lifestyles.B) Poor budgeting.C) College loans.D) Emergency expenses.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passagethrough carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the Centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.A team of researchers led by Priyanka Joshi examined the degree to which men and women relied on communicative abstraction " to verbally convey their ideas and emotions. Communicative abstraction, according to the researchers, reflects the tendency of people to use "abstract speech that focuses on the broader picture and 26 purpose of action rather than concrete speech focusing on details and the means of 27 action." Interestingly, they found that men were far more likely to speak in the abstract than were women.To arrive at this 28_, the researchers examined the linguistic （语言的) patterns of men and women in over 600, 000 blog posts written on websites. To do this, the researchers computed abstractness ratings for29 40, 000 commonly used words in the English language. Words considered to be concrete could be easily visualized, such as "table” or “chair". Words that were more _30 to visualize, for example, “ justice" or “morality" were considered to be more abstract. They found that men used 31 moreabstract languages in their blog posts.What is the_ 32_ of this effect? The researchers suggest that power differences between the genders —that is, men having more power in society—might be a key determinant (决定因素). For instance, in a follow-up study conducted with a sample of 300 students, the researchers_33 power dynamics in an interpersonal setting to see if this would influence communicative abstraction. They found that participants in a high-power interviewer role were more likely to give abstract descriptions of behaviors than were participants in a low-power interviewee role. This suggests that communicating more abstractly does not reflect a 34 tendency of men or women but rather _35 within specific contexts.Section BDirections:In this section you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph fromwhich the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Eachparagraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet ".How to better work towards long-term goals[A] Hal Hirschfield, a psychologist at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, wanted to know why people weren’t saving for retirement. Across the board, people are living longer. Logically, they’ll need more money to live comfortably in their post-work years. And yet, savings rates in the U. S. have gone down in recent decades, not up.[B] To help explain this seemingly irrational behavior, Hirschfield and his team scanned the brains of study participants while asking them to what degree various traits (特征)—like“honorable" or" funny"—applied to their current self, their future self, a current other, or a future other. As participants answered, Hirschfield’s team recorded which parts of their brains lit up. Unsurprisingly, people’s brains were most active when thinking about their current selves and least active when thinking about a current[C] Other. But the team found that participants brain activity while considering their future selves more closely resembled their brain activity while thinking about a current other rather than the current self.[D] Put in practical terms, when thinking of yourself in a month or a year or a decade, your brain registers that person in ways similar to how it would register Taylor Swift or the mailman. Understood in that way, saving for retirement is the equivalent of giving money away to someone else entirely.[E] In light of Hirschfield’s study, one simple question arises: Is it possible to make our present selves give a damn about our future selves? The answers are anything but simple.[F] Seen through the lens of the present self-versus the future self, our self-defeating actions-like choosing to watch television rather than go to the gym-suddenly make perfect sense. We get to enjoy the very concrete, immediate benefits of our actions while someone else (namely, our future selves) suffers the hypothetical (假设的)，far-off consequences. As a result, the decisions we make for our present selves often look very different from our decisions for our future selves. We believe that tomorrow will be different. We believe that we will be different tomorrow; but in doing so, we prioritize our current mood over the consequences of our inaction for the future self.[G] Understanding our procrastination (拖延) through the lens of the present and future selves, were left with three possible solutions: The first is to force your future self to do whatever your present self doesn’t want to do. The second is to convince your present self that your future self is, in fact, still you. If the central problem is that we think of our future selves as other people, it follows that trying to identify more closely with our future selves will encourage us to make better long-term decisions.[H] In a follow-up study, Hirschfield wanted to explore ways to bridge the disconnect between the present and future selves and encourage people to save more for retirement. He and his team took photos of study participants, and then used image processing to visually age their faces. Participants were then placed in a virtual reality setting where they could look into a mirror and see their aged selves looking back at them. Participants who saw their aged selves said they would save 30% more of their salary for retirement than the control group.[I] The third solution is to forget about your future self and use your present self’s love of instant Gratification(满足感)to your advantage. While the two tactics (手段)above can be effective in making better long-term choices, in the end, you’re still struggling against human nature. Our brains are hard-wired for instant gratification. Instead of fighting your present self’s need for immediate rewards, why not use it to your advantage? When most of us set goals, we focus on long-term results we want to see-e.g., losing weight, getting a promotion, retiring in comfort, etc. While those visions of our future selves can be inspiring, when it comes to actually doing the day-to-day work, it may be more effective to reframe activities in terms of their immediate, or at least very near-term, rewards.[J] Take writing this article, for instance. It’s easy for me to imagine how amazing it will feel at the end of the workday to have this article done. This isn’t just my opinion. Research partners Kaitlin Woolley of Cornell University and Ayelet Fishbach of the University of Chicago have made a career out of studying the differences between the goals that people achieve and the ones that fall to the wayside.[K] “In one study, we asked people online about the goals they set at the beginning of the year. Most people set goals to achieve delayed, long-term benefits, such as career advancement, debt repayment, or improved health. We asked these individuals how enjoyable it was to pursue their goal, as well as how important their goal was. We also asked whether they were still working on their goals two months after setting them. We found that enjoyment predicted people’s goal persistence two months after setting the goal far more than how important they rated their goal to be," Woolley said.[L] This pattern held true across a wide variety of goals from exercising to studying to eating healthier foods. For example, people ate 50% more of a healthy food when directed to focus on the good taste rather than the long-term health benefits. Other studies have shown a greater uptake of exercise in people who were told to think of the enjoyment of doing the exercise now rather than future health gains.[M] These findings suggest that when it comes to achieving your goals, enjoying the process itself is more important than wanting the long-term benefits. In other words, present self-trumps (战胜) future self. Who says instant gratification has to be a bad thing? By all means, set ambitious long-term goals for your future self, but when it comes to actually following through day-to-day, make sure your present self knows what’s in it for her too.36. Our brains are genetically determined to satisfy immediate desires.37. Taken in a practical way, saving for post-work years is like giving money away to others.38. Research found that, as regards achievement of ones goals, it is important to focus more on enjoying the process than the long-term benefits.39. Regarding our future selves as still being ourselves will help us make better long-term decisions.40. Savings rates in America have dropped in recent decades even though peoples life expectancy has increased.41. Researchers found that enjoyment rather than importance enabled people to persist in their goals.42. When making decisions, we give priority to our current frame of mind without thinking much of the consequences.43. People ate more of a healthy food when they focused on its good taste instead of its long-term benefits.44. As was expected, when people thought of their present selves, their brains were observed to become more active.45. Researchers found that participants who saw the images of their aged selves would save more for their later years than those who didn’t.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A B C and D. Youshould decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with asingle line through the Centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.People often wonder why some entrepreneurs have greater success than others. Is it habits, connections, luck, work ethic or any other behavior? I believe the key to success is willpower. Willpower is the ability to control yourself. It is a strong determination that allows you to do something difficult. It is a behavior we are born with more than one we learn; however, it is possible to not only learn it, but also strengthen it with constant exercise.Willpower is just like a muscle; to keep it strong you need to constantly exercise it. People with a great amount of willpower have the discipline to develop positive, successful habits. Even with an incredible amount of talent, without the discipline and motivation to create positive habits, it can be difficult to achieve success.Willpower and habits go hand in hand. It is critical to create good habits and take the actions necessary to stick to those habits day in and day out for greater success. Almost half of our daily actions are part of our habits and not decisions, so once the correct habits are in place, you will automatically perform those tasks on a day-to-day basis.The best way to create and stick to a habit is to have strong motivation. Its easier to change your habits to lose weight if you have a health issue and you want to be around longer for your kids, or if your business is something youre passionate about. Having a valuable outcome associated with a habit will help you stick to that habit permanently.The art of self-control is one that most successful individuals have mastered. Self-control enables you to avoid behaviors that don’t contribute to your success and adopt those that do.Because there is a delayed satisfaction associated with self-control, it can be easy to get off track. However, if you work on sticking to those small positive habits one day at a time, it becomes easier to stay strong and achieve that delayed reward. Once a reward is achieved, it is much easier to continue sticking to your habits.46. What does the author say we need to do to strengthen our willpower?A) Keep it under control.B) Apply it continuously.C) Learn from entrepreneurs.D) Aim at success determinedly.47. How are almost half of our daily actions performed according to the passage?A) Out of habit.B) With determination.C) Like muscle building.D) By self-discipline.48. What will help people stick to doing something constructive automatically?A) Practising it on a day-to-day basis.B) Associating it with improving healthC) Possessing a reasonable amount of talent.D) Foreseeing the desired outcome it will yield.49. How does the art of self-control help us succeed?A) By allowing us to remain clear-headed permanently.B) By enabling us to alter our behaviors constantly.C) By enabling us to take positive actions.D) By allowing us to avoid taking risks.50. Why can it be difficult for us to maintain self-control?A) Most of us are not in the habit of exercising self-controlB) We may not get immediate rewards from self-control.C) Self-control tends to be associated with pains.D) Self-control only brings about small benefits.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Today, most scientific research is funded by government grants, companies doing research and development, and non-profit foundations. As a society, we reap the rewards from this science, but we also help pay for it. You indirectly support science through taxes you pay, products and services you purchase, and donations you make.Funding for science has changed with the times. Historically, science has been largely supported through private patronage (资助), church sponsorship, or simply paying for the research yourself. Today, researchers are likely to be funded by a mix of grants from various government agencies, institutions, and foundations. Other research is funded by private companies. Such corporate sponsorship is widespread in some fields. Almost 75% of U. S. clinical trials in medicine are paid for by private companies. And, of course, some researchers today still fund small-scale studies out of their own pockets. Most of us can’t afford to do nuclear research as a private hobby, but birdwatchers, rock collectors, and others can do real research on a limited budget.In a perfect world, money wouldn’t matter—all scientific studies would be completely objective. But in the real world, funding may introduce biases. Drug research sponsored by the pharmaceutical (制药的)industry is more likely to end up favoring the drug under consideration than studies sponsored by government grants or charitable organizations. Similarly, nutrition research sponsored by the food industry is more likely favoring the food under consideration than independently funded research to end up.So what should we make of all this? Should we ignore any research funded by companies or special interest groups? Certainly not. These groups provide invaluable funding for scientific research. Furthermore, science has many safeguards in place to catch instances of bias that affect research outcomes. Ultimately, misleading results will be corrected as science proceeds; however, this process takes time. Meanwhile, it pays to examine studies funded by industry or special interest groups with extra care. Are the results consistent with other independently funded studies? What do other scientists have to say about this research? A little examination can go a long way towards identifying bias associated with the funding source.51. What does the passage mainly discuss regarding scientific research?A) Its foundationB) Its rewardsC) Its prospect.D) Its funding.52. What do we learn from the passage about researchers like birdwatchers and rock collectors?A) They have little access to government funding.B) They can do research with limited resources.C) They can do amateur work in their own fields.D) They have no means for large-scale research.53. What would scientific studies look like in a perfect world according to the author?A) They would be totally unbiased.B) They would be independently funded.C) They would be responsibly conducted.D) They would be strictly supervised.54. What does the author say about companies and special interest groups?A) They try hard to pull down the safeguards for research.B) They make extra efforts to research their own products.C) They provide valuable resources for scientific research.D) They reap the most benefits from scientific research.55. What does the author think of research funded by industry or special interest groups?A) Its recommendations should be examined for feasibility.B) Its misleading results should be corrected in time.C) Its validity should be checked with additional care.D) Its hidden biases should be identified independently.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.农历（the lunar calendar）起源于数千年前的中国，根据太阳和月亮的运行规律制定。

同等学力申硕英语真题及参考答案A卷

2013年同等学力申硕英语真题（A卷）及参考答案2013年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试英语试卷一ENGLISH QUALIFICATION TESTFOR MASTER-DEGREE APPLICANTSPaper One (100 minutes)Part I Oral Communication (10 points)Part II Vocabulary (10 points)Pan III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Part IV Cloze (10 points)Part V Text Completion (20 points)考生须知1. 本考试分试卷一和试卷二两部分，试卷一满分为75分，考试时问100分钟，9:00开始10:40结束；试卷二满分为25分，考试时间为50分钟，10:40开始，11:30结束。

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Part 1 Oral Communication (10 points)Section ADirections:In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A，B and C, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks withone of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the AnswerSheet.Dialogue OneA. It sounds like a flu.B. I also advise resting for a couple of days.C. Boy, when it rains, it pours.Doctor: What has been bothering youPatient:I have a stuffy nose and a sore throat. Plus, I’ve been coughing a lot.1Doctor: Any stomach painsPatient:Actually, yes. My stomach’s been upset for a few days.Doctor: 2 It’s been going aro und lately.Patient: Anything I can do for itDoctor: I’ll prescribe some medicines for you to take. 3Patient:Does that mean I shouldn’t go to workDoctor: Only when you feel up to it. You should stay home for at least a day or two. Dialogue TwoA. So, what are you going to do with the moneyB. You have lots of money.C. How much do I owe youJoshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowanceFather: Oh. I forgot about that.Joshua: You ALWAYS forget.Father: I guess I do. 4Joshua：Just $13.Father:Well, I’m not sure if I have that much.Joshua: Go to the bank. 5Father: Lots of money, uh Uh, well. I think the bank is closed.Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bedFather: Oh, I guess I could do that. 6Joshua:I’m going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books.Father: Well, that sounds great, Joshua.Section BDirections: In this section there is one incomplete interview which has four blanks and four choices A, B, C and D, taken from the interview. Fill in each of the blanks with one ofthe choices to complete the interview and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A. Nationalities stay in their own areas.B. People don’t queue like they do here in England.C. What I liked best was that I could work and still lead a normal life.D. Some supermarkets are open twenty-four hours a day.Interviewer: How long did you live in the SlatesInterviewee: I was there for two years, in New York, and I enjoyed it tremendously.7 I mean, the shops are open till 10:00 p.m.Interviewer: All shopsInterviewee: Yes, everything. Food shops, chemists, and department stores.8 And on public holidays, only the banks are shut.Interviewer: I see, um... Do you think New York is as multinational as LoudonInterviewee: Oh, that's for sure. But it’s not as mixed.9 like there’s Russian sec-tion, the German section and China Town. But I think the major difference betweenthese two cities was the height of the place. Everything was up in the Big Apple.We lived on the thirty-fifth floor. And of course everything is faster and the NewYorkers are much ruder.Interviewer: Oh! In what wayInterviewee: Well, pushing in the street, fights about getting on the bus. 10 And of course the taxi drivers! New York taxi drivers must be the rudest in the world!Part II Vocabulary (10 points)Directions: In this part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of thesentence. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.11. I read the newspaper every day so that I can stay informed about current events.A. importantB. internationalC. latestD. cultural12. After seven days in the desert, the explorer was relieved when he eventually found water.A. predictablyB. finallyC. luckilyD. accidentally13. When we gave the children ice cream，they immediately ceased crying.A. startedB. continuedC. resumedD. stopped14. The science teacher demonstrated the process of turning solid gold into liquid.A. showedB. elaboratedC. devisedD. simplified15. John’s application for admission to graduate studies in the School of Education has beenapproved.A. entranceB. acceptanceC. experienceD. allowance16. Most college students in the United States live away from home.A. apartB. downC. elsewhereD. along17. The pursuit of maximum profit often drives manufacturers to turn out things that can do harmto people’s health.A. preserveB. promoteC. processD. produce18. Many different parts make up an airplane: the engine(s), the wings, the tail, and so on.A. composeB. decorateC. constructD. derive19. You make it sound as if I did it on purpose.A. carefullyB. unwillinglyC. incrediblyD. deliberately20. He could never have foreseen that one day his books would sell in millions.A.understoodB. explainedC. expectedD. believedPart III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Section ADirections:In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and markyour answer on the Answer SheetPassage OneFive or six years ago, I attended a lecture on the science of attention. A philosopher who conducts research in the medical school was talking about attention blindness, the basic feature of the human brain that, when we concentrate intensely on one task, causes us to miss just about everything els e. Because we can’t see what we can’t see, our lecturer was determined to catch us in the act. He had us watch a video of six people tossing basketballs back and forth, three in white shirts and three in black, and our task was to keep track only of the tosses among the people in white. The tape rolled, and everyone began counting.Everyone except me, I’m dyslexic (有阅读障碍的），and the moment I saw that grainy tape with the confusing basketball tossers, I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep track of their movements, so I let my mind wander. My curiosity was aroused, though, when about 30 seconds into the tape,a gorilla (大猩猩)came in among the players. She (we later learned a female student was in the gorilla suit) stared at the camera, thumped her chest, and then strode away while they continued passing the balls.When the tape stopped, the philosopher asked how many people had counted at least a dozen basketball tosses. Hands went up all over. He then asked who had counted 13, 14, and congratulated those who’d scored the perfect 15, Then he asked, “And who saw the gorilla”I raised my hand and was surprised to discover I was the only person at my table and one of only three or four in the large room to do so. He'd set us up，trapping us in our own attention blindness. Yes, there had been a trick, but he wasn’t the one who had played it on us. By concentrating so hard on counting, we had managed to miss the gorilla in the midst.21. This passage describes_______.A. a basketball matchB. an experimentC. a philosopherD. a gorilla22. “Attention blindness” refers to _______.A. the fact that one can’t see what one can’t seeB. seeing one thing while missing all elseC. keeping track of just about everythingD. the condition of being blind to details23. “Catch us in the act” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning to “find us_______.”A. doing something improperB. sleeping during the lectureC. counting the basketball lossesD. failing to notice something within sight24. How many people in the room saw the gorilla in the videoA. 1.B. 3 or 4.C. 13 or 14.D. 15.25. Whom does “he” (last paragraph) refer toA. The author.B. The gorilla.C. The lecturer.D. The student.Passage TwoThere are few sadder sights than a pile of fan letters, lovingly decorated with hand drawings，suffering in a bin. The sparkly envelopes were addressed to Taylor Swift, a pop star much beloved by teenage and pre-teen girls.“Dear Taylor,” read one discarded message, “I love you so much!! You’re the best!! And you're really beautiful and cute!! I’m really enjoying your songs,”This, along with hundreds of other similar letters sent from around the world, was discovered in a Nashville recycling disposal unit by a local woman. Swifts management was quick to reassure her admirer that they had been thrown out accidentally. The response may come as a disappointment to any devotee who imagines, as they compose their letters, that Swift makes time lo view each one personally.Dealing with piles of fan mail is, however, an administrative burden for most celebrities. While some celebrities do like to go through their mail personally, the majority simply do not have time. But the fate of their correspondence is something most committed fans will not wish, to dwell on, says Lynn Zubernis，an expert in the psychology of fandom at West Chester University.“There’s this little bit of every fan that thinks theirs will be the one that stands out—it's not an expectatio n, but a hope that theirs will be seen by the celebrity.”While the relationship between the fan and the celebrity may exist only in the mind of the former, it stems from a deeply-rooted human need for community and belonging, Zubernis believes. As a result, even receiving a mass-produced letter of acknowledgement and a photo stamped with a reproduced signature can be a powerful experience.“People have a tremendous need to connect with the person they are idolizing (偶像化),” she says. “They can’t ring them up and say, ’Can we have coffee’ It’s not about the autograph (签名) ,It’s about the moment of connection.”26. Which of the following statements is trueA. The letters in the bin were exaggerating.B. Some letters to Swift were thrown away unread.C. A woman discovered the letters and discarded them.D. Poorly decorated letters were left unread.27. Swift’s management claimed that_______.A. Swift had read each one of the lettersB. fans could trust them with their lettersC. they were quick in response to the incidentD. they didn’t intend to throw away the letters28. Most celebrities_______A. are too busy to read fan mailB. are afraid of receiving fan mailC. try their best to read fan mail themselvesD. care about the fate of fan mail29. According to Zubernis, fans want their letters to be read because they _______.A. hope to show their hand drawingsB. want the celebrities to see their talentC. desire to get connected with the starsD. dream of getting a photo of the stars30. Which of the following will fans cherish the mostA. The feeling of being related to their stars.B. The sense of being similar to their stars.C. The time spent with their stars.D. The autograph of their stars.Passage ThreeFacelift (紧肤术）followed by a week on a beach in Thailand Hip surgery with a side of shopping in Singapore Over the last 10 years, Asia’s rise on the medical tourism scene has been quick. Eastern nations dominate the global scene. Now Bali wants a slice of the action.The Indonesian island recently opened its first facility specifically targeting medical tourists with packages and services, Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) Nusa Dua. BIMC already has an international hospital in Kuta, which opened in 1998.The new internationally managed facility offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and dental care.Unlike most of the region’s hospitals, BIMC is designed to feel more like a spa or resort (度假村）than a medical facility.The 50-bed hospital has a 24-hour medical emergency entrance and hotel-like lobby at the front of the building servicing the hospital’s medical, and dental centers.If you’re a celebrity who doesn’t want everyone to know you’re here for a bit of lipo (吸脂术），no worries. There's a private entrance that leads to the CosMedic Centro, which offers views of a golf course.BIMC has even teamed up with the nearby Courtyard by Marriott Bali, which provides specific after-care services like tailor-made meals and wellness programs for patients.Latest technology and cool interiors are a start, but breaking into a regional industry that already has some of the world’s top international hospitals will be tough, says Josef Woodman, CEO of U.S.-based medical travel consumer guide Patients Beyond Borders (PBB).“As a newcomer, Bali faces stiff competition from nearby international healthcare providers. To compete，Bali will need to demonstrate a quality level of care and promote its services to the region and the world. On the positive side, Bali is blessed as one of the region's safest，most popular tourist destinations, with a built-in potential to attract medical travelers.”The Indonesian island couldn’t have picked a better time to get into the game, says PBB. “The world population is aging and becoming wealthier at rates that surpass th e availability of quality healthcare resources,” says the company's research.31. What does "medical tourism” (Para. 1) probably meanA. Treating a disease during a trip.B. Attracting patients with package tours.C. Cosmetic treatment and a tour in one：D. Turning hospitals into tourist attractions.32. How does BIMC differ from regular hospitalsA. It offers cosmetic surgery.B. It has better environment and services.C. It accepts international patients.D. It has more beds and longer service hours.33. BIMC wishes to attract celebrities with its_______.A. privacy measuresB. first-class designC. free golf courseD. tailor-made meals34. According to Woodman, BIMC_______.A. threatens its regional competitorsB. will soon take the load in the industryC. needs further improvementD. faces both challenges and opportunities35. What can be concluded from the last paragraphA. The population is developing faster than medical resources.B. Healthcare is hardly available for the aging population.C. The world is in need of more quality medical care.D. The world population is becoming older and richer.Passage FourFor many of us，asking for help is a difficult concept. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness that the world would not have known about，had we not asked for help.Ironically, it’s been my experience that people who are able to deliver well-positioned requests for help are seen as very strong individuals. When they demonstrate the humility (谦卑）to ask for help, they earn the respect of others. People who receive a heartfelt request for help are usually honored by the request. In turn, we are strengthened by the very help that is provided.One of my clients (we’11 call her Kira) recently made a shift in how she was interact ing with her boss. When asked to prepare presentations, she assumed that she was expected to go away, develop the content, deliver it at the required meeting and then wait for feedback from her boss.Her boss was highly regarded for the impact of his presentations, while Kira often felt that her presentations were lacking. When she took a hard look at how this approach was working for her, Kira recognized that she had not yet made use of her boss’s support. She could learn far more about creating attractive presentations by walking through a draft with her boss-focusing on the content plus her delivery----and obtaining feedback earlier in the process rather than at the back end. So she made the request for his support.The outcome Her boss was delighted to coach Kira and was enthusiastic about the opportunity to put into use his own strength by teaching presentation skills more effectively to her. By taking the time to work together on preparation for a number of Kira’s key presentations, she benefited from her boss's thought process and was able to distinguish the critical components to enhance her own presentations. Kira’s presentations now have punch!Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burdens on the other person. Ironically, we may be missing an opportunity to show others how we value and respect them. People who know you and think well of you are often highly motivated to help. Furthermore, the more specific you can be about what you need from them, the easier it is for them, to assist you.36. Many people are unwilling to ask for help because they _______.A. are confident of themselvesB. do not trust other peopleC. arc ashamed of doing soD. do not think it necessary37. Which of the following may the author agree withA. Asking for help means admitting weaknesses.B. Helping others is helping oneselfC. Well-positioned: requests for help are welcomed.D. Weak people often need more help.38. Kira’s request for help_____.A. turned out rewardingB. was turned downC. led to her promotionD. benefited her boss in return39. “Kira’s presentations now have punch” means her presentations are_____.A. forcefulB. controversialC. well receivedD. highly motivating40. The purpose of the passage is to_____.A. illustrate how to ask for helpB. show the importance of mutual helpC. call for attention to others’ requestsD. encourage people to ask for kelpSection BDirections: In t his section, you are required to read one quoted blog and t he comments on it.The biog and com me n t s arc followed by questions or unfinished statements, each w ithf our suggested answer s A,B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark youranswer on th e Answer Sheet.A fascinating new study reveals that Americans are more likely to call their children “in t elligent,” while European parents focus o n happiness a n d balance.Here’s what one p ar ent had to say about the in te llig e n ce of her 3-year-old, w hi ch was app arent t o her fro m the very first moments of her life:“I have t his vivi d memory, w hen s h e was bo rn, of the m t aking her t o cl e an her off... And she was looking all around... She was alert from the very fi rst second... I t ook her out when she w a s six weeks old t o a shopping mall to have her picture taken people would stop me and sa y,“What an alert baby.” One guy s t opped me and said, “Lady, she was an in telligent b a by.”Not only are Americans far mor e likely to focus on the ir children’s intelligence and cognitive skill s, they ar e also far less likely to describe them as “happy” or “easy” children to parent.T he U.S.’s unhealthy i n te rest in cognitive develop ment in t he early years overlooks so much else,” the researchers told us.Co m m ent 1:Probably indicates more abou t differences in cultural attitudes tow ards hu mi lity and boasting than about parenting styles. Here in the Netherlands if someone ca ll ed their child “intelligent” I’d be ro lling my eyes, bo th because it’s probably biased and overstated and because it’s jus t a rotten thing to draw attention to;as if it’s all about whose c hild is “Better”. Life isn’t tha t much of a damn contest to us.Co m men t 2：Agreed! That woul d apply in Sw ede n t oo. Par en ting is more focused on the child’s well-being than social comp eti tion (there may be pressure s h ere too, but it is not socially acceptable to express those things).Comment 3:I agree and I live in the U.S. Parent’s opinions of their children’s intellect ar e definitel y biased and overstated. It i s the mo st annoying thing to listen to. Being “advanced” at a young age has little if anything to do with their ability to learn as they get older a nd EVERY child is a genius if you give them a chance and an ear to l isten to them. The ha ppier the kid is, the smarter they will be. H ap py and healthy is key.41. The passage is mainly co n ce rne d with cultural differences in _____.A. bringing up one’s childrenB. describing one’s ch ildrenC.so cial contestsD. choosing a place to live in42. T he word “alert” (Para. 3) is closest in meaning to“_____.”A. intel lige n tB. easy-goingC. quick at n oticing thingsD. happy43. According t o C o mmen t 1, in the Netherlands, calling on e’s own c hild“i n te lligent”i s_____.A. b oastin gB. acceptableC. encouragingD. reasonable44. What nationality is the writer o f Co m men t 2A. Du tch.B. American.C. Swedish.D. French.45. All of the following are true of Comment 3 EXCEPT that _____.A. it agrees with all the other commentsB. being happy and healthy is importantC. being intelligent at a young age makes no senseD. children’s intellect varies from person to personPart IV Cloze (10 points)Directions: In this part, there is a passage with ten blan ks. For each blank there are four choices marked A,B, C,and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark youranswer on the Answer Shee t.Riding a bike is good exercise and great fun. But what do you do with a bike after you outgrow it Nicole Basil, 12, has a terrific answer to this question. When she was 8 years old, she 46 Pedal Power. It is a charity that collects bikes that kids have out grown and donates them to Chicago public schools.Since 2008, Nicole has collected and donated more than 1,000 bikes. 47 the bicycles, Pedal Power supplied riders with 400 helmets (头盔) last year. “It is important to ride 48 on a bike, and helmets are a big part of that,”Nicole says. The Wilmette Bicycle& Sport Shop helps t o 49 that all donated bikes are safe to ride. Each bike receives a five-minute 50 by the shop’s employees.The bikes are given to students who have good grades and perfect attendance. Nicole says: “Some kids aren’t as lucky as others, 51 they still do well in school. I think they should be 52 for that.” Nicole has received e-mails and phone calls from parents and teachers that say test 53 are improving.“Bikes can take you far,” s h e says. “Good grades can take you even 54.”Barton Dassinger is the principal of Cesar E. Chavez school in Chicago. Students in his school have received bikes. “It’s been a great way to 55 students to do their best,” Dassinger says. “They work hard to make it happen.”46. A.joined B. created C.helped D. reformed47. A. In addition to B. In honor of C.In line with D. In exchange for48. A. safely B. happily C. freely D. quickly49. A. insist B. accept C. remember D. ensure50. A. look-out B. drop-out C. check-up D. line-up51. A. and B. so C. but D. or52. A. remembered B. rewarded C. repaid D. recommended53. A. papers B. scores C. conditions D. methods54. A. higher B. better C. further D. greater55. A. require B. exploit C. entitle D. m otivatePart V Text Completion (20 points)Directions: In this part, there are t hree incomplete texts with 20 questions (Ranging from 56 to75). Above each text there are three or four phrases to be completed. First, use thechoices provided in the box to complete the phrases. Second, use the completedphrases to fill in t he blanks of the text. Note you should blacken the letters thatindicate your answers on the Answer Sheet.Text OnePhrases:A. they felt 56 forB. most were 57 the future for wome nC. less than 58 of themIn a recent survey, 55% of 3,000 Japanese women polled said they weren’t being treated equally with men at work, and 59 said they expected women’s lives to improve over the next two decades. Yet，only 26% of the women said 60 a strong and organized women’s movement. In a similar survey of American women, a much smaller 29% believed they were treated unfairly at work, 61 ，and 37% said a women’s movement was needed.Text TwoPhrases:A. introduce you to our 62 facilitiesB. check out 63 five booksC. houses our humanities and map 64Welcome to the university library. This tour will 65 . First of all, the library’s collection of books, reference materials, and other resources are found on levels one to four of this building. Level one 66 . On level two, you will find our circulation desk, current periodicals and journals, and our copy facilities. Our science and engineering sections can be found on level three. Finally, group study rooms and the multimedia center are located on level four. Undergraduate students can 67 for two weeks. Gradu ate students can check out fifteen books for two months. Books can be renewed up to two times.Text ThreePhrases:A.identify which specific areas of pronunciation 68B. give you some things 69C. make it difficult for native speakers 70D. focus on accent reduction, 71Many ESL learners are concerned about eliminating their accents, but before you run out and spend hundreds of dollars on the latest pronunciation course, let me 72 . First, the main goal of any pronunciation course should be to 73 , which is virtually impossible. Rather, students should work on reducing areas of their pronunciation that affect comprehensibility, that is, areas of their accents that 74 . Second, with this goal in mind, students need to be able to 75 , Of course, there are universal areas of pronunciation that affect specific language groups, and reading up on these commonalities will help you.2013年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试英语试卷一Part ⅠDialogue CommunicationPart VI Translation (20 minutes, 10 points)闷闷不乐就像一种病；染上这种疾病的人会让人们避之唯恐不及。

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U3 Visitor Reception电子试题Part 1 Listening Comprehension (15 points)Section ADirections: Listen to the questions or statements and choose the best responses.1. A. Nice! Make sure to take your book.B. Nice! Don’t forget to take another student.C. Nice! Make sure to consider her interests.2. A. I travelled back home by train. It took me four hours. I’m really exhausted.B. It was great! The bus was comfortable, and the service was excellent.C. It was delayed due to the bad weather, but overall, it was very smooth. Thanks for asking.3. A. OK! I would love to enjoy the swimming pool and have fun.B. That sounds like a perfect plan! I would love to enjoy the sunshine and have a relaxing picnic.C. It sounds like a fun adventure. Let’s go!4. A. Thank you for offering! Yes, please.B. No. I’ve got it covered.C. I appreciate your advice. What’s more?5. A. I made a perfect plan for the weekend.B. The hotel is very comfortable.C. It was amazing! I had a relaxing time and got a good rest.Section BDirections: Listen to the conversations and choose the best answer to each question. Conversation 16. A. London. B. Paris.C. Los Angeles.D. New York.7. A. Turbulent and uncomfortable. B. Smooth and comfortable.C. Delayed and tiring.D. Short and exhausting.8. A. Restaurant. B. Hotel.C. Bookstore.D. Museum.Conversation 29. A. To confirm a schedule. B. To discuss a project.C. To make a reservation.D. To request a payment.10. A. Because he will prepare an important report then.B. Because he will have a video meeting at that time.C. Because he will meet with a client then.D. Because he has visited ABC Corporation.Section CDirections: Listen to the passage and fill in each blank.It’s crucial to offer customers a quick, 11. , and professional greeting. Immediately after the greeting, you should assure customers that you will 12. quickly. During and after a general greeting, it’s better to show customers how much you 13. their business by making personal greetings, and ask for relevant information to help 14. them best. While a great first impression is important, the greeting is not enough. You must handle customers properly throughout their visit to build a harmonious cooperative 15. . Part 2 Vocabulary & Structure (20 points)Section ADirections: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.1. While ______ the two significant events, China has promoted unity and cooperation.A. hostB. hostedC. having hostedD. hosting2. You’ll need to make sure that you are heading to the right area of the airport _____ the checked baggage will arrive.A. whereB. thatC. whichD. when3. It is the welcome speech in English ______ creates a positive impression and a sense of unity among the participants.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. who4. ______ he agrees or not, we will move forward with our plans.A. IfB. WhetherC. WhenD. No wonder5. He attributes his failure ______ lack of luck.A. atB. toC. withD. on6. John has always been ______ to achieving his goals.A. committedB. accustomedC. tendedD. determined7. The CEO delivered a speech ______ the company at the annual meeting.A. as a result ofB. in spite ofC. on behalf ofD. in addition to8. Engaging in volunteer work can ______ personal growth, build empathy, and makea positive impact on society.A. contribute toB. set upC. depend onD. focus on9. The successful completion of the project was achieved ______ the entire team.A. as a resultB. result inC. in spite ofD. with the efforts of10. The committee decided to ______ the outstanding scientist ______ the award.A. participate; inB. base; onC. nominate; forD. entitle; withSection BDirections: Complete each sentence with the proper form of the word or phrase given.1.He was very _____ (passion) about the project, and stayed up late to draft the workplan.2.We deeply appreciate your _____ (thoughtful) and generosity during our visit.3.China is ready to further _____ (strong) scientific and technological cooperationwith many countries.4.Our company tends to invest the research on the development of ______ (recycle)materials.5.Professor Smith presented a ______ (vision) speech, which impressed all theaudience deeply.6.All companies hope to have ______ (rely) and hard-working employees.7.ABC Company is preparing to ______ (special) in developing air purifiers.8.Special ______ (arrange) will be provided for people working overseas.9.The athlete trained himself tirelessly to surpass his _______ (compete) and achievevictory in the upcoming race.10. The locals in that small town are known to be incredibly _______ (hospitality), welcoming visitors with open arms.Part 3 Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 4 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished sentences, numbered 1 to 5. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter.How to Greet Someone at the AirportGreeting someone at the airport is not always so simple, especially when the persons you’ll meet are the clients you are not familiar with.The most important thing is the timing. Obviously, when you are trying to greet someone at the airport, you will consider the scheduled arrival time of their flight. But some flights arrive early while some arrive late. The best thing to do is to get their flight number and then use something like FlightAware to keep an eye on the status of the flight. It will let you know if the flight departs early or late and when it is expected to arrive. You can also use the airline’s app or website to get updated information like the arrival gate, which can help you find the right terminal.Besides, it’s better to verify if the passengers have checked bags to pick up. Waiting for checked bags can take from 5 to 30 minutes extra depending on how fast or slow things are going. If you’re planning on greeting this person inside the airport, consider greeting them at the baggage carousel so that they don’t have to wait for the bags alone. It’s actually a great place to start catching up.A flight tracker app will tell you which gate or terminal the plane is arriving at, but some airports have dedicated terminals for specific airlines. You can also follow the signs at the airport as guidance.Last but not least, it’s always a good idea to ask the passengers to text or call you once they arrive, then you can confirm the right spot to meet with them.1. What is the most important factor to consider when greeting someone at the airport?A. The arrival gate.B. The flight number.C. The baggage carousel.D. The scheduled arrival time.2. What can be used to track the status of a flight?A. FlightAware.B. TV.C. Baggage carousel.D. News.3. Why is it suggested to greet passengers at the baggage carousel?A. To help them find the right terminal.B. To catch up with them.C. To accompany them so that they can avoid waiting for checked bags alone.D. To confirm the right spot to meet.4. How can you find the right terminal at the airport?A. Use FlightAware.B. Use a flight tracker app.C. Check the flight status.D. Use the airline’s app.5. What should you ask passengers to do once they arrive?A. Check the flight status.B. Set their phone to airplane mode.C. Find the baggage carousel.D. Text or call you.Task 2Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions, numbered 6 to 10. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter.Visitor Management SystemThe moment a visitor enters your place of business, they start sizing up your organization and its people. First impressions are always important, especially if the visitor is a customer, interview candidate, or prospective investor.Decades ago, visitors were often greeted by a front desk receptionist. In recent years, some companies don’t set such a position anymore. Instead, visitors are often “greeted” by a doorbell, the junior HR person who happens to sit near the door, or even nobody at all. These experiences are poor for visitors. They may need to wait or awkwardly seek a person to ask for help. Such experiences also frustrate employees, because they have to repeat the reception now and then, which has a severe negative impact on their productivity.Additionally, advancements in technology have paved the way for a more efficient visitor management system. One such solution is the iPad receptionist app, Greetly, which aims to create a better visitor management system experience. With Greetly, when visitors enter your company, they are prompted to choose their reasons for visiting. Options in this app include Visit Employee, Food Delivery, Package Delivery, Event Check-In or anything your organisation needs. After following a few on-screen prompts, the related employee will be notified by voice call (just like the receptionist would), as well as email and text message.Want to know who was on site at any time? Greetly captures all of this information and stores it in a cloud-based visitor log. The information can be sorted or downloaded.In conclusion, Greetly is a win-win-win. This iPad visitor management app creates great first impressions. Meanwhile, it improves productivity for employees and increases security.6. What is the purpose of inventing Greetly?A. To capture visitor information in a cloud-based log.B. To replace front desk receptionists.C. To improve productivity for employees.D. To create a better visitor management system experience.7. How were visitors often greeted in the past?A. By a front desk receptionist.B. By a doorbell.C. By a junior HR person.D. By an iPad app.8. What negative impact can poor visitor management experiences have on employees?A. Reduced security.B. Increased reception.C. Decreased productivity.D. Limited communication options.9. How does Greetly notify employees when a visitor arrives?A. Through a voice call, email, and text message.B. By capturing visitor information in a cloud-based log.C. By prompting visitors to choose their reasons for visiting.D. By providing on-screen prompts.10. What are the benefits of using Greetly?A. Enhanced visitor log sorting and downloading.B. Improved visitor impressions and employee productivity.C. Enhanced employee communication options.D. Increased availability of front desk receptionists.Task 3Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions, or unfinished statements, numbered 11 to 15. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter.How to Start a Welcome SpeechTo start a welcome speech is not easy. T he following tips might be helpful on how to greet the audience and what should be included in it.First, to welcome the audience to a formal occasion, using formal language is suggested.You can say, “It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our beautiful venue tonight.” Keep the tone more formal if it’s an important occasion. Use formal language and don’t crack any inappropriate jokes.Second, when greeting guests informally, light-hearted language might be better. Choose a simple and straightforward greeting such as, “Good morning, everyone!” Express your gratitude towards the guests for attending by using a sentence such as, “It’s so wonderful to see you all here on this sunny day.” For an event with close friends and family, more informal language might be appropriate and a few jokes might be helpful.Third, for any special guest, individual greetings should be added. Special guests include any people of honour, those who may play a particularly important part in the event, or those who have travelled a long way to be there. What’s more, you should make sure that you practise the pronunciations of the names, titles and positions of the special guests before the speech, gesture towards and look at the special guests as you mention them. For example, you could say, “We’d like to extend a special welcome to our guest of honour, Judge McHenry, who will be speaking later tonight.”In addition, the host should introduce the event in the greeting part of a welcome speech, providing a short overview of the name and purpose of the event. If it’s relevant, the age of the event, and also the organisation that is behind the event can be presented.11. Which is NOT appropriate for a formal welcome speech?A. It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our beautiful venue tonight.B. A few jokes.C. More serious tone.D. Formal language.12. What kind of language is suitable for greeting guests informally?A. Light-hearted language.B. A simple and straightforward greeting.C. Appropriate jokes.D. All of the Above.13. Individual greeting should be added for ______.A. special guests.B. friends.C. family members.D. the host.14. What should not be made sure about the special guests before the speech?A. Names.B. Nationalities.C. Titles.D. Positions.15. What is the function of this passage?A. To explain how to describe the event in a welcome speech.B. To tell what language is appropriate for ending a welcome speech.C. To show how to start a welcome speech with proper language and content.D. To illustrate the importance of a welcome speech.Task 4Directions：Read the following welcome speech. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions, numbered 16 to 20. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.A Welcome SpeechLadies and Gentlemen,A warm welcome to everyone on this beautiful evening. On behalf of Zhongshan University, I would like to extend our heart-felt welcome and best regards to our distinguished guest, Professor Johns Berkeley.Professor Johns Berkeley is an accomplished writer with several published well-known pieces. His books have motivated all of us to dream big and achieve our goals. The literary works written by him have inspired many people, especially the youth.Besides being a writer, Mr Berkeley is also a well-known social worker who loves to serve society. He is a person who provides free education to a lot of underprivileged (贫困的) children. His love for nature and greenery is well known to all of us as well. Every year, more than 10 plantation events are organised around the country under his efforts and influence.It is an honour for us to have such a great person among us. In the following three days, Professor Berkeley will give us one speech and two special lectures. What’s more, he will take part in our youth forum and share his professional experience with us. Professor Berkeley, we are all keen to hear from you about your journey, knowledge, and success. Thank you for taking out time for all of us from your busy schedule to share your thoughts with us. Once again, I welcome Professor Johns Berkeley to Zhongshan University.16. Who is the distinguished guest at the event?_______________________.17. What is Professor Johns Berkeley known for besides being a writer?He is known for being a _____________ and providing free education to underprivileged children.18. How has Professor Johns Berkeley influenced the country?He has organised __________________ plantation events annually.19. How many speeches and lectures will Professor Johns Berkeley give during theevent?He will share ________ and two special lectures.20. What is the purpose of Professor Johns Berkeley’s participation in the youth forum?To share ________________ with the attendees.Part 4 Translation (15 points)Directions: Translate the sentences into English or Chinese.1. Thinking back on all that I have experienced in the past year, I can still recall those moments that taught me the true essence of being a hospitable host._____________________________________________________________________ 2. Whether it’s a new client or a long-time partner, I always consider the guest’s needs in the first place._____________________________________________________________________ 3. Through our eco-friendly office designs, we aim to practise environmental protection and contribute to healthier and more stable development of the world.____________________________________________________________________ 4. 要想在生活中取得成功，你就必须全力以赴实现你的梦想。

电子科技大学硕士研究生英语分级测验考试PlacementTest带答案

Placement Test for Graduate StudentsAugust, 20151.本分级测试主要检测学生英语水平、语言能力和批判性思维能力，为英语教学分班提供依据，望同学们认真答题，体现出自己真实水平。

2.本测试同时也为教师教学提供参考，测试成绩按一定比例计入平时成绩。

3.本测试时长共90分钟。

测试对速度有一定要求，同学们可参考各部分建议，合理分配答题时间。

4.第1~30题为听力，请用耳机收听。

5.所有答案做在机读卡上。

6.试卷请妥善保管，开学第一周带到课堂。

PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 9 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be read only once. Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine scored Answer Sheet.1. A. It was wet. B. It was torn.C. It was dirty with dust .D. It was blood-stained.2. A. Doctors can do nothing about his problem.B. It is too small a problem to get treated.C. Health care is very expensive.D. Doctors can fix his problem.3. A. Smoking is stupid.B. Smoking one cigarette is enough.C. Smoking in public places is offensive.D. Smoking is cool.4. A. Remember this place.B. Move ahead with the line.C. Answer the call.D. Come back quickly.5. A. He doesn’t drink tea very often.B. He is not interested in Peking opera.C. He knows nothing about Peking opera.D. He enjoys watching Peking opera.6. A. 885-450-4310B. 848-405-3140C. 858-405-3410D. 405-858-34107. A. She’ll help the man out of the trouble.B. The man has always been in trouble.C. No one else will help the man except herself.D. She doesn’t want their relations mentioned.8. A. John will not stay in jail for a long time.B. John is a family member with a bad reputation.C. John has been driven out of the family.D. John’s job differs from that of hi s family members.9. A. She dislikes the smell in the house.B. She smells something burn.C. She is afraid that the house is on fire.D. She feels something is wrong.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 conversations. At the end of each conversation, questions will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine scored Answer Sheet.Conversation OneQuestions 10 to 14 are based on the conversation you have just heard.10. What is the purpose of the conversation?A．The woman wants to make an appointment with the librarian.B．The woman is trying to reserve a book for her classmate.C．The woman is inquiring about the availability of study rooms.D．The woman wants to reserve a different room in the library.11. Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.Why does the man say this:A．To inform the woman that no rooms are availableB．To encourage the woman to reserve a room nowC．To recommend the rooms on the third floorD．To let the woman know which rooms are better12. According to the man, why are so few study rooms available?A．There are more students now than in the previous year.B．Several rooms are being used as offices for library staff.C．There is a problem with students reserving more than one room.D．Some of the university buildings are still under construction.13. Why does the woman need a study room?A．She is preparing for a final examination.B．Her professor requires everyone to have a study room.C．She does not have space to study in her apartment.D．She needs a place to meet with other students.14. Why does the man say this:A．To tell the woman about the building that he works inB．To persuade the woman to accept a room in another buildingC．To describe an interesting aspect of the university layoutD．To direct the woman to someone else who can help herConversation TwoQuestions 15 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. What are the students mainly discussing?A．How music differs from noiseB．Sounds made by musical instrumentsC．The methods to produce antinoiseD．Why some sounds are unpleasant16. According to the conversation, what is noise?A．The complete absence of soundB．Patterns produced by sounds in natureC．Random sound with irregular wavesD．Sounds made by a computer voice17. Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.Select the sentence that best expresses how the woman probably feels.A．"I'm frustrated because I don't understand."B．"I'm glad that you know so much about music."C．"I don't agree with what you are saying."D．"I wish that I knew how to play the drums.”18. How does the man help the woman understand the meaning of "antinoise"?A．By contrasting music and antinoise.B．By reading a definition from the textbook.C．By describing the sound of a drumbeat.D．By telling her about a computer program.19. What will the woman probably do?A．Drop out of the music theory class.B．Listen to recordings of various instruments.C．Read the textbook before the next lecture.D．Use a computer to search for information.Conversation ThreeQuestions 20 to 24 are based on the conversation you have just heard.20. Why is the class discussing the technical requirements of murals（壁画）?A．They are preparing for an examination.B．They plan to visit some famous murals.C．They are helping to design a new building.D．They will be creating their own mural.21. According to the discussion, what factors should be considered in planning a mural?A．The position of the observer.B．The character of the artist.C．The distance from the lobby to the elevator.D．The colors of the paint.22. What does the instructor mean when she says this:A．A building with a mural will attract a lot of visitors.B．A mural serves the same purpose as other forms of art.C．The term "mural" has several different meanings.D．A mural is an expression of the building's character.23. What is the purpose of having an air space between the outer wall and the plaster?A．It will protect the plaster from temperature changes.B．It will give the mural a greater sense of depth.C．It will reduce the time needed for drying the plaster.D．It will eliminate the need to wash the wall frequently.24. Why does the instructor say this?A．To explain how a wall can be made strongerB．To describe the process of framing a muralC．To explain how to create an insulating air spaceD．To describe a technique for texturing a plaster wallSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear a short lecture. After the recording, questions will be asked about what was said. Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine scored Answer Sheet.Questions 25 to 30 are based on the lecture you have just heard.25. How does the professor develop the topic of political parties?A．By comparing the goals of different partiesB．By promoting the views of a specific partyC．By describing parties in a two-party systemD．By explaining how to organize a party26. Listen again to part of the lecture．Then answer the question.Why does the professor say this:A．To test the students' knowledge of partiesB．To find out which party the students supportC．To introduce a point that he will makeD．To show that all states have a two-party system27. Listen again to part of the lecture．Then answer the question．What does the professor imply about political parties?A．Parties make decisions based on the interests of several organizations．B．Parties can never accomplish everything that they would like to do．C．Parties carry on their work through the efforts of unpaid volunteers．D．Parties are necessary in the exercise of democracy in national states．28. Based on the information in the lecture, answer the question:Which of the following statements is NOT true about political parties?A. They are a group of people who come together mainly for amusement.B. They organize voters and compete for support on major issues.C. They are voluntary organizations of people who agree on public policies.D. They have research offices that develop positions on important issues.29. What does the professor mean when he says this:A．It is possible to enjoy politics but dislike government at the same time.B．A political party cares about major issues, but a government doesn't care.C．Politics is about competition, while government is about responsibility.D．Elections and government are like two sides of the same coin.30. Why does the professor say this:A．To show how major parties usually deal with the same issues.B．To suggest that both parties should give education more attention.C．To contrast the philosophy and methods of opposing parties.D．To point out which party is more concerned with education.PART II Grammar (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)Directions:There are ten sentences in this section. Read each sentence carefully. If there is an error, select the underlined part that is incorrect. If there is no error, choose answer D. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.31. The presence of strong feeling, the cause of which ( A) is not fully understood, always has the effect (B) of making we (C) human beings uneasy. No error (D)32. I do not wish to make (A) a formal complaint, but I would have been better pleased if you gave (B) the award to the person who (C) best deserved it. No error (D)33. The tribesmen made offerings to placate (A) the they believed, were (C) angry with them. No error．(D)34. From ancient times (A), sculpture had been (B)considered the prerogative of men, and even now, in some parts of the world, women sculptors face(C) hostility and suspicion. No error(Ｄ) 35. According to Hume, it is not logic and reasoning that (A) determine (B) our actions, but(C)36. The general reported that (A), as a result of (B)be sent on peace-keeping missions this year. No error.（D）37. The ornate pillars and life-size（A）statues that the magnate has chosen(B) to adorn his swimming pool are like a Greek temple(C). No error.(D)38. After you have written (A) a definition in your vocabulary notebook, add a few (B) ways to use the word or a sentence to illustrate it's (C) meaning. No error. (D)made no mention（Ｂ）in his speech of the mechanics on whom （Ｃ）his success had depended. No error.（Ｄ）40. The new law is too（Ａ）stringent; it will be（Ｂ）（Ｃ）obeyed. No error.（Ｄ）PART III Critical Reading (50 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Directions:C hoose the best answer from the four choices given and mark the correspondingletter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring AnswerSheet.1While virtually all scientists accept the principles of evolutionary theory, there remains great uncertainty concerning the mechanism of rapid and drastic change between successive species. In the past, interspecies hybridization was dismissed as a possible solution, since hybrids are rarely as vigorous as purebred species. However, current research on hybridization suggests that although some hybrids are not as virile as either of the parent species, they are often strong enough to pass their traits on. Scientists have also found hybrid species, such as certain types of corn, that are stronger than their parent species, a phenomenon known as “hybrid vigor”. These findings suggest that hybridization plays a far more important role in evolution than previously suspected.41. It can be inferred that some scientists previously believed that ________.A. the details of evolutionary theory may never be fully understoodB. hybrid plants lack the ability to reproduce by themselvesC. plants that are robust possess an evolutionary advantageD. purebred plants play a relatively minor role in evolution42. The passage implies that most scientists will adopt a theory that ________.A. includes elements about which little is knownB. cannot be proven by experimental meansC. involves ideas which will likely be disproved laterD. has limited real-world applications2Though most people know the definition of the word “boycott”, few know its origin. Named for Captain Charles Boycott, the word as we know it owes less to him than to Irish nationalist Charles Parnell. Parnell organized Irish farmers and convinced them to fix their rent rates. When Boycott refused, Parnell unleashed the power of the people. A band of hostile peasants forced the Captain’s servants to leave. There were no laborers to gather the harvest and no stablemen to ca re for the animals. Boycott was not allowed to enter stores or make purchases. Eventually, Boycott and his wife fled Ireland, and Parnell was hailed as the workingman’s hero.43. The passage is best summarized by which of the following?A. The origin of a word is explored, and an explanation for its popularity is given.B. A word is introduced, and a history of its usage is related.C. An event is described as the reason behind a shift in a word’s meaningD.A word is introduced, and the history of its coining is related.44. It can be most reasonably inferred from the passage that _______.A. Boycott’s land was not harvested that yearB. the townspeople referred to were sympathetic to the farmersC. Parnell was popular among all IrishmenD. the farmers threatened Boycott with physical harm3Passage 1:No major political election in the United States has ever been decided by one vote. In fact, a single vote contributes only about one millionth of the total result of the average statewide election. Considering how numerically insignificant a single vote is, is there any rational justification for an individual to vote? In order to answer this question, one must look past the mere numerical value of a vote. An individual’s vote is valuable as a measure of that individual’s belief in the system of government, which likewise indicates the degree to which a person feels included in the greater social order.Passage 2:When recently asked whom he voted for in the last presidential election, a friend of mine replied, “I didn’t bother.” With a rather bored shrug, and little embarrassment, my friend continued, “I t’s not like it matters. My vote wouldn’t have changed the outcome.” I couldn’t help thinking then that the argument was uncannily persuasive. If I had stayed in bed that morning, the result would likewise be exactly the same. But the argument does not hold up under scrutiny. If democracy means rule by the people, and not by any one individual, then why should the vote of just one person determine the outcome of an election? No person, no matter who he is, should be able to change the greater will of a collected group. The idea of doing so is simply undemocratic.45. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the hypothesis of the author of Passage1 concerning voting behavior?A. Historical documents reveal that may local elections have been decided by a single vote. B．A new study finds that many Americans feel that voting is a burdensome inconvenience. C．A poll of American citizens indicates that most citizens consider voting an important communal duty.D．V oting records show that most people who vote participate in both national and local elections.46. The author of Passage 1 would most likely conclude which of the following about the “friend”described in Passage 2?A. The friend likely feels that he is disconnected from the society in which he lives. B．Unless he changes the outcome of an election, the friend is unlikely to ever vote.C. The number of people today who act as the friend does indicates a fundamental flaw in society.D．People who don’t feel the need to vote are generally satisfied with life as it is.47. Both passages serve to discourage the ________.A．inclination of Americans to invent excuses for not votingB．tendency of voters to avoid making difficult decisionsC．valuation of a vote by its ability to decide an electionD．apathy that some voters feel about the lack of real choices48. The final sentence of Passage 2 serves to ________.A．explain the rationale behind a behavior patternB．denounce the actions of those who do not voteC．show the subtle irony of the friend’s argumentD．offer a solution to a pressing problem41 Laboratory research is at the heart of scientific life; scientists’ real work consists of testing out ideas that come to them as they ponder the mysteries of the world around them. A natural biologist walks through a city park or across a suburban lawn and is half-consciously wondering: Why two leaves instead of three? Why pink flowers instead of white? Such rumination goes on without end in a scientist’s mind, a continuous accompaniment to the rhythm of daily life. Whatever a scientist is doing—reading, cooking, talking, playing—science thoughts are always there at the edge of the mind. They are the way the world is taken in; all that is seen is filtered through an ever present scientific musing.2 How a would-be scientist decides on a discipline, settles on a problem, and goes to work is often as much a mailer of chance as it is of temperament. One can easily become a chemist or a neuroanatomist because of where one went to school or whose influence one happened to come under as because of a compelling early response to the logic of chemistry or the beauty of the human nervous system. No matter. Once the discipline is established, the problem chosen, and the scientist immersed in the work, he or she becomes as persuaded as need be of the centrality and urgency of the particular work being done. Such adaptive myopia is necessary in science because the grinding, repetitive minuteness of daily laboratory work is so time-consuming (for weeks, months, even years at a time) that, often, even to remember the original impetus for the work is a psychological trick of the highest order. To stimulate the memory back into existence with fair regularity, one must believe in the fundamental importance of what one is doing. Those who do are the most energetic, vital, exciting, and excited of scientists.3 Carol Steiner, a geneticist, comes up with a fine metaphor for how to make a working proposition of scientific mystery. “Imagine,” she says, “that you have a jigsaw puzzle with no picture printed on it. All you have are pieces you haven’t a clue how to make sense of. The pieces are your separate scientific observations. Here’s an e xample of how you might try to get a handle on the puzzle:4 “We have a microorganism with a secretory structure on one end. We know this structure is always on the same place in the cell and that the position of this structure is inherited. The question we want to answer is, how can inherited information be translated into positional information? Why in that one place and no place else? Is the genetic code involved, and if so, how? The answer will tell us how the genes work in concert with the rest of the cell to put things where they belong.5 “In order to gather pieces of the jigsaw puzzle (that is, pieces of information), we poke at the cell. We change it a little … . A specific mutation that altered the membrane structure of the cell was found to turn off the synthesis of the secretory structure. This was a piece of the jigsaw puzzle. But just one piece. Because we hadn’t a clue as to how this had happened or could happen.” Steiner indicates that there will be many further questions that will suggest experiments whose results may allow us to print pictures on the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle: “Not put the puzzle together, mind you. But help us think about what the picture will ultimately look like.”6 The realized picture on Carol Steiner’s jigsaw puzzle i s the map of gene expression laid out clearly with all roads, pathways, connecting signal points, and railway junctions marked so that any tourist can find his or her way in this beautiful country, which is confusing only when one is wandering about in ignorance—as we all are now—with a highly incomplete map.49. The primary purpose of the passage is to convey information about the ________.A. occupational hazards encountered by laboratory workers.B. problem-solving skills taught by chemists and neuroanatomistsC. professional collaboration necessary for geneticistsD. thought processes distinctive to research scientists50. In Line 1, the author characterizes “laboratory research” as something that is________.A. fundamentalB. ambitiousC. challengingD. time-consuming51. The author indicates that the process of “rumination” (paragraph 1) is________.A. subjectiveB. vexatiousC. incessantD. innovative52. In paragraph 2, “No matter” dismisses as irrelevant the means by which________.A. science students learn research skillsB. scientists choose research specialtiesC. laboratory reports explain methodologiesD. scientific knowledge is perceived by the public53. The “memory” referred to in paragraph 2 is that of the ________.A. initial fascination with a scientific goalB. steps required to establish scientific truthC. day-to-day repetitiveness of the workD. relevant training in the academic field54. The passage implies that the discovery of the “specific mutation”(paragraph 5) was most significant for________.A. demonstrating the random nature of scientific breakthroughsB. proving that multiple factors affect microorganismsC. providing a clue to the solution of a research questionD. justifying the expense of a major research project55. Which b est describes the function of Steiner’s account of her research in the overall development of the passage?A. A digression from the author’s central argumentB. A refutation of criticisms raised earlier in the passageC. An observation that challenges previous assertionsD. An example that expands upon preceding generalization51 The downslope movement of rock, mud, or other material under the influence of gravity is known as mass wasting. While the angle of the slope is a major factor in the potential for mass wasting, the slope is not the sole determiner of mass wasting events. Water plays a significant role, especially where it is plentiful during the rainy season. Earthquakes may cause rockslides, mudflows, and other mass movements. Factors such as the presence or absence of vegetation andhuman activities can also influence the potential for mass wasting.2 One way to classify mass wasting processes is on the basis of the material involved, such as rock, debris, earth, or mud. The manner in which the material moves is also important and is generally described as a fall, a slide, or a flow. A fall occurs when weathering loosens boulders from cliffs or rock faces, causing the boulders to break away and fall. A slide takes place whenever material remains fairly coherent and moves along a well-defined surface. A flow involves the movement of debris containing a large amount of water.3 Many mass wasting processes are described as slides. Rockslides occur when a coherent mass of rock breaks loose and slides down a slope as a unit. If the material involved is mostly separate pieces, it is called a debris slide. Slides are among the fastest and most destructive mass movements. Usually rockslides occur in a geologic setting where the rock layers are inclined, or where there are joints and fractures in the rock that are parallel to the slope. When such a rock unit is undercut at the base of the slope, it loses support and the rock eventually collapses. Rain or snowmelt can trigger a rockslide by wetting the underlying surface to the point that friction can no longer hold the rock in place. The fastest type of slide is a rock avalanche, in which a mass of rock literally floats on air as it moves downslope. The high speed of a rock avalanche is the result of air becoming trapped and compressed beneath the falling mass of debris, allowing it to move down the slope as a buoyant sheet.4 Mudflows are relatively rapid mass wasting events that involve soil and a large amount of water. Because of their fluid properties, mudflows follow canyons and stream channels. Mudflows often take place in semiarid mountainous regions and on the slopes of some volcanoes. Although rainstorms in semiarid regions are infrequent, they are typically heavy when they occur. When a rainstorm or rapidly melting snow creates a sudden flood, large quantities of soil and loose rock are washed into nearby stream channels because there is usually little or no vegetation to anchor the surface material. The result is a flowing mass of well-mixed mud, soil, rock, and water. The consistency of the mudflow may be similar to that of wet concrete, or it may be a soupy mixture not much thicker than muddy water. The water content influences the rate of flow across the surface. When a mudflow is dense, it moves more slowly, but it can easily carry or push large boulders, trees, and even houses along with it.5 In dry mountainous areas such as southern California, mudflows are a serious hazard to development on and near canyon hillsides. The removal of native vegetation by brush fires has increased the probability of these destructive events.Past mudflows have contributed to the buildup of fan-shaped deposits at canyon mouths. Such fans are relatively easy to build on and often have scenic views, so many have become desirable sites for residential development. However, because mudflows occur infrequently, homeowners are often unaware of the potential danger of building on the site of a previous mudflow.6 Highly fluid, fast-flowing mudflows incorporate fine-grained sediment and are common after volcanic eruptions that produce large volumes of volcanic ash. Mudflows containing volcanic debris are called lahars, a word originating in Indonesia, a region that experiences many volcanic eruptions. Lahars occur when highly unstable layers of ash and debris become saturated with water and flow down steep volcanic slopes along stream channels. In the northwestern United States, the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 created several lahars that raced down the valley of the Toutle River, altering the landscape in a relatively short period.56. All of the following are given as factors in mass wasting EXCEPT ________.A．the angle of the slopeB．the presence of waterC．the absence of plantsD．the type of mineral57. The name of a mass wasting process is a reflection of ________.A．the area in which the movement occursB．the material that is moved and the way it movesC．the rate of movement relative to other processesD．the mass and volume of the material involved58. The word “trigger” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.A．preventB．imitateC．causeD．decrease59. Why does a rock avalanche move faster than other types of rockslides?A．The rock moves over a layer of compressed air.B．The rainfall is heavy where avalanches occur.C．The rock breaks apart as it moves downslope.D．The angle of the slope is almost vertical.60. The underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to ________.A．resultB．consistencyC．mudflowD．mixture61. Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence in paragraph 5? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.A．Fire has destroyed much of the original vegetation, so mudflows are now more likely.B．More damage to vegetation is caused by brush fires than by any other natural event.C．It is necessary to remove dead and damaged vegetation after a mudflow but not after a fire.D．Fires occur frequently in areas where the vegetation has been cleared for development. 62. What can be inferred from paragraph 5 about mudflows in some parts of southern California?A．Mudflows rarely occur more than once in the same location.B．Mudflows cause the worst damage in areas that are heavily forested.C．Mudflows occur more often than other natural disasters such as fires.D．Mudflows are so dangerous because people do not expect them to occur.63. Why does the author use the word “raced” in paragraph 6 while describing the lahars caused by the eruption of Mount St. Helens?A．To show that lahars are faster than rock avalanchesB．To state ironically that lahars do not actually move quicklyC．To emphasize the fast speed of laharsD．To explain why people could not outrun the mudflows64. Look at the four squares and, which indicate where the following sentence could be。

model test 2 答案

Model Test 2PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY51. 参考答案：DTIP：在“It is/was/will be the first time + that分句”结构中，当主句动词为is/will be时，that分句动词一律用现在完成时，引导词that可以省略。

当主句动词为was时，that分句动词通常用过去完成时。

52. 参考答案：BTIP：fast强调速度快，且保持不变，又指钟表的时间超过准确的时间；hasty指匆忙、急促，涉及因此而引起的慌乱、疏漏；quick强调动作、行为发生得突然且持续时间短；rapid指就整个过程来讲速度快，但并不一定指这一过程的速度始终均匀不变。

原句意为“别匆忙下结论”，故答案选B。

53. 参考答案：BTIP：该题考点为集体名词作主语时的主谓一致，如主语是由“a committee of / a panel of / a board of +复数名词”构成，随后的动词通常用单数。

计划要做还没有做的事用“to+不定式”的结构。

54. 参考答案：CTIP：used to表示过去习惯动作或状态，这种情况现已不复存在。

其在肯定疑问句中可有两种形式：“Used you to ...?”或者“Did you use to ...?”，故答案选C。

55.参考答案：CTIP：在既指人又指事物的两个或两个以上的先行词后面应用关系代词that，故答案选C。

56. 参考答案：ATIP：由if only 引导的句子习惯上要用虚拟语气——与过去事实相反则谓语动词用had done；与现在事实相反谓语动词用did。

57. 参考答案：BTIP：考查“more ... than ...”表示“不是……而是”、“更像……而不像”、“与其……不如”的用法。

在理解时要注意more前面的not。

原句的大意是：然而，这可能更像是在威胁环境，而不是威胁人类发展。

或：然而，这与其说是威胁了人类发展，还不如说是威胁了环境。

外贸英语函电自测题(共2套)

自测题（一）I.Translate the following : (15%)A.From English into Chinese:modity2.Payment terms3.FOB4.Insurance Policy5.Clean On Board B/L6.D/A7.Packing list8.Shipping Space9.Consignee10.T/TB.From Chinese into English:1.滞期费2.一式两份3.即期付款交单4.中性包装5.现行价格II.Choose the one that fits the sentence best: (25%)1.They will compensate you _____ the loss according to the provisions of theinsurance policy.a) for b) on c) with d) /2.The stipulations of the L/C should _____ those of the contract.a) agree to b) agree in c) agree on d) agree with3.The amount in your L/C appears insufficient. The correct total CFR value of yourorder comes to USD 9,328.00 instead of 3,928.00, the difference _____ USD …a) be b) is to be c) being d) been4._____ an answer, I wrote again.a) Not receive b) Not receivedc) Not having received d) Having not received5.When _____, please state your terms of payment and time of shipment.a) quoting b) being quoted c) quoted d) you are quoted6.I remember _____ a telegram from the customer _____ us of their new cableaddress.a) receiving … informing b) have received … informingc) have receiving .. to inform d) received … to inform7.We should be obliged if you could furnish us _____ a detailed report _____ thefinancial position, business lines and other aspects of the company.a) for, on b) on, for c) with, for d) with, on8._____ appreciating your order, we feel we must point out that our prices havealready been cut to the minimum possible, and the same products are notobtainable elsewhere at our rates.a) We are b) As we are c) When d) While9.I’m sorry _____ I don’t know anything about the fair.a) because b) that c) for d) since10.The cost will go up _____.a) at 5 percent b) by 5 percent c) a 5 percent d) with 5 percent11.One of our clients in Paris is _____ for a parcel of 3,000 dozen/sets of Art. No.208 Ladies Pyjamas.a) on the market b) in the marketc) for the market d) to the market12.You are welcome _____ the office about investment.a) to contact with b) contactingc) to contact d) in contacting13.The joint venture should apply for the extension of the term _____.a)before expiration six monthsb)before six months expirationc)six months before expirationd)six months expiration before14.We _____ you that such a thing will not happen again in our future delivery.a) can assure b) can be assuredc) can ensure d) may rest assured15.Please extend this letter of credit, which expires _____ January 28.a) on b) in c) at d) for16.We have made this allowance _____ we should like to do more business withyou.a) despite b) though c) because d) until17.The sugar was dispatched by rail two weeks ago from Beijing and _____ you bynow.a) should have reached b) should reachc) have reached d) shall reach18.We _____ to allow you a discount if you increase your order to 5,000 pairs.a) have prepared b) prepare c) are prepared d) will prepare19.But for our good relations, we_____ the price.a) would not quote b) would not have quotedc) will not quote d) can’t quote20.In order to obtain the needed information, the inquirer should write clearly_____ he wants to know.a) what b) that c) because d) which21. We have been _____ with that firm for many years.a) making business b) contacting c) dealing d) supplying22. Some customers requested us to _____ our price because they considered ittoo high.a) put down b) get down c) take down d) bring down23. We shall _____ you as soon as the supply position improves.a) communicate b) notify c) make known d) advise to24. We are of course _____ that the time for completion of your project has alreadybeen exceededa) know b) to know c) aware d) sure25. Tramps are ready at any time to _____ any particular voyage.a) make b) go c) do d) proceedIII.Translate the following into English in a proper form: (20%)美国。

ACCA F8备考Tips：审计各阶段及流程详解

ACCA F8备考Tips：审计各阶段及流程详解F8(Audit and Assurance)是一门实务性很强的课程，要求大家熟悉审计工作流程，应用会计知识判断被审计单位的财务报告编制过程及结果是否有误。

自2016年9月开始实施的新考试题型包括Section A和Section B两大部分，Section A(Objective Test Cases)共有三道Case，每个Case有五道选择题，每题两分，涉及范围包括大纲的方方面面；Section B共有三道大题，第一题30分，第二题和第三题各自20分，常见的题型包括auditrisk & auditor’s response，internal controldeficiencies/strengths & TOCs，以及substantive procedures等。

大题对大家书面表达的要求比较高，所以理解审计逻辑，勤加练习并学会总结对于大部分没有实务经验的同学们而言非常必要。

我们先来看一下完整的审计工作需要经过哪些阶段，具体又有哪些流程。

上图是完整的审计工作循环，始于engagement letter（业务约定书），终于audit report （审计报告），历经audit planning、auditperformance和completion三个阶段。

1.Beforeaudit process为了签订最开始的engagementletter，审计师在接受业务委托时需要先“自我反省”，看看注册会计师是否符合职业道德准则（Code of Ethics）的要求，如果有一些情况产生了对独立性（independence）的威胁（具体包括self-interest, self-review, familiarity, advocacy& intimidation threats），则应该考虑适用相对应的保卫措施（常见的safeguards包括dispose of interests/shares, independent/quality control partner review, remove t he one from the engagementteam等）。

自考英语(二)Test 2试题及答案

自考英语（二）Test 2Ⅰ. V ocabulary and Structure (10 points, 1 point for each item)从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，将相应的字母填在答题纸相应的位置上。

1. Make sure the label is firmly ______ to the parcel before you mail it.A. attributedB. accustomedC. adjustedD. attached2. ______leisure was generally considered a waste of time.A. Not until recentlyB. Not recentlyC. Until recentlyD. Recently until3. Man's greatest energy comes not from his physical strength ______ his dreams.A. except fromB. yet fromC. however fromD. but from4. It is ______ to avoid rich foods if you are feeling ill.A. senselessB. sensibleC. sentimentalD. sensitive5. If you are walking away from a clock tower, you will hear the ticking of the clock fade to a point ______ it cannot be heard.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. how6. The moon turns round the earth, just ______ the earth circles round the sun.A. thereforeB. asC. thusD. so7. He said he was ______ the origin of the universe.A. speculating uponB. coinciding withC. putting into operationD. distinguishing between8. A good manager identifies the interest of his employees ______ his own.A. toB. withC. forD. between9. We have a ______ experience of continued living than any society that has preceded us anywhere.A. very more greaterB. very many greaterC. much more greaterD. very much greater10. While ______ your imagination, you should be alone and completely undisturbed .A. exercisingB. exercisesC. to exerciseD. exercisedⅡ. Cloze Test(10 points, 1 point for each item)在下列短文中有十个空白，每个空白有四个选项。

2023年湖北大学学位英语考试真题

2023年湖北大学学位英语考试真题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12023 Hubei University Degree English ExamPart I Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, there are five passages followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring answer sheet.Passage 1The most important factor in raising healthy and happy children is what they learn from their parents. This process begins from the moment of birth, as the infant develops a bond with the parents. The child will learn to trust the parents as the source of love and affection, which is essential for mental health.1. The main idea of the passage is _____.A. parent-child relationship plays a crucial role in children's mental healthB. the process of bonding between parents and children starts from birthC. children learn to love and trust their parents as they grow upD. raising healthy and happy children depends on how parents teach them2. The word “essential” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.A. unnecessaryB. significantC. externalD. avoidable3. According to the passage, what do children learn from their parents beginning at birth?A. They learn to read.B. They learn to play.C. They learn to trust.D. They learn to speak.4. Why is it important for children to trust their parents?A. To get toysB. To achieve happinessC. To receive love and affectionD. To avoid conflict5. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Child developmentB. Parent-child relationshipsC. Mental healthD. Love and affectionSection BDirections: In this section, there are three passages followed by six questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring answer sheet.Passage 2The Internet has revolutionized the way people communicate, shop, work, and entertain themselves. However, it also presents new challenges, such as privacy concerns and cyber security threats. As technology continues to advance, it is important for individuals and businesses to stay informed and take precautions to protect themselves online.6. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way people use the Internet?A. CommunicateB. ShopC. ExerciseD. Entertain7. What is one of the new challenges that the Internet presents?A. Job opportunitiesB. Privacy concernsC. Travel discountsD. Weight loss tips8. What does the passage suggest individuals and businesses do to protect themselves online?A. Ignore the risksB. Stay informedC. Share personal informationD. Avoid the Internet9. The word “precautions” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.A. dangersB. risksC. measuresD. rewards10. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The Internet has changed the way people liveB. The Internet poses risks to privacy and securityC. The Internet offers many benefitsD. The Internet is not safe11. What is mentioned as a challenge presented by the Internet?A. Privacy concernsB. Job opportunitiesC. Travel discountsD. Weight loss tips12. According to the passage, what is important for individuals and businesses to do to protect themselves online?A. Stay informedB. Share personal informationC. Avoid the InternetD. Ignore the risksPassage 3The world today is more connected than ever before, thanks to advances in technology. With just a click of a button, people can communicate with friends and family across the globe, access information instantly, and collaborate with others on projects. Whether for work or leisure, technology has made life easier and more convenient for many.13. According to the passage, what has made the world more connected than ever before?A. LanguageB. TechnologyC. TransportationD. Education14. What can people do with just a click of a button?A. Access informationB. TravelC. Play video gamesD. Exercise15. What has technology made easier and more convenient?A. DrivingB. CookingC. ShoppingD. Learning16. The word “collaborate” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.A. work togetherB. competeC. argueD. disagree17. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Technology has made life more connected.B. People can communicate with friends and family across the globe.C. Technology has made life more difficult.D. Advancements in transportation have connected the world.18. According to the passage, what can people do with technology?A. Communicate with friends and familyB. Play video gamesC. TravelD. DrivePart II Vocabulary (20 points)Section A Multiple Choice (10 points)Directions: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.19. The doctor recommended _____ for at least eight hours a night to stay healthy.A. eatingB. exercisingC. sleepingD. drinking20. Julia is a talented artist with a passion for _____.A. paintingB. singingC. cookingD. running21. The _____ of the new house left me speechless.A. sizeB. paintC. beautyD. car22. Sarah’s birthday party was a _____ success. Everyone had a great time.A. completeB. mildC. limitedD. partial23. I love to _____ in the park on a sunny day and watch the birds.A. readB. cookC. swimD. relax24. Traveling to a new country can be an exciting and _____ experience.A. scaryB. boringC. dangerousD. adventurous25. Helen _____ at the sight of the giant spider crawling towards her.A. smiledB. screamedC. sleptD. sang26. The students were assigned a challenging _____ that required them to work together.A. projectB. quizC. subjectD. test27. The _____ of the rain woke me up in the middle of the night.A. soundB. lightC. smellD. taste28. The book was so interesting that I couldn’t put it down _____ I finished reading it.A. afterB. untilC. becauseD. whileSection B Word Formation (10 points)Directions: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the word given in brackets.29. The _____ of the new building will begin next month. (construct)30. It’s important to have a positive _____ on life. (view)31. Jack is a _____ student who always does his homework on time. (responsible)32. The _____ of the organization sent out an email to all employees. (manage)33. We enjoyed the _____ of the beautiful sunset over the ocean. (view)34. Clara was feeling _____ after eating too much cake at the party. (sick)35. The _____ of the play received a standing ovation from the audience. (direct)36. Jane looked _____ in her new dress and matching shoes. (beautiful)37. The new school _____ will be completed by the end of the year. (construct)38. Tom was _____ for being late to work again. (punish)Part III Writing (40 points)Section A Sentence Completion (10 points)Choose the correct option to complete the following sentences.39. If it rains tomorrow, we _____ to the beach. (not/go)A. didn’t goB. won’t goC. don’t goD. aren’t going40. _____ you finish your homework, you can go outside and play. (if)A. UntilB. WhenC. AfterD. If41. I _____ television last night because I had to study for the test. (not/watch)A. had watchedB. didn’t watchC. don’t watchD. haven’t watched42. She has lived in this city for ten years and _____ she knows it well. (very)A. insteadB. alreadyC. almostD. rather43. If I _____ you, I would apologize for what you said. (were)A. wasB. areC. amD. were44. She _____ like to swim in the ocean because she is afraid of sharks. (not)A. doesn’tB. hadn’tC. isn’tD. weren’t45. He _____ when the boss entered the room. (work)A. workingB. will workC. workedD. was working46. We will go to the concert _____ we can find tickets. (if)A. untilB. unlessC. butD. ifSection B Continuous Writing (30 points)Write an essay on ONE of the following topics.Topic 1: Describe an important decision you had to make in your life and explain why you made that decision.Topic 2: Discuss the impact of technology on society and provide examples to support your argument.Topic 3: What are the qualities of a good leader? Provide examples of leaders who possess these qualities.Topic 4: How does climate change affect the environment and what can individuals do to help combat it?End of the ExamGood luck with your exam preparation!篇22023 Hubei University College English ExamPart I: Listening Comprehension (20 points)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A. The man is familiar with the woman.B. The woman is going to see the man off.C. The man is taking the woman to the airport.D. The woman is leaving for the airport.2. A. The woman would like a cake.B. The cake is too expensive for the woman.C. The woman can't afford to buy the cake.D. The woman wants to treat the man to the cake.3. A. The bus arrives early.B. The woman is not feeling well.C. The man needs to catch the bus.D. The woman can't go with the man.4. A. The man wants to take a rest.B. The woman doesn’t want to eat out.C. The man prefers to eat outside.D. The woman is too tired to cook.5. A. At home.B. In the office.C. At the kitchen.D. In a restaurant.6. A. The woman has never met the man.B. The woman is not familiar with the man.C. The woman has met the man before.D. The woman doesn’t know who the man is.7. A. Yes, they are.B. No, they’re not.C. They’re not mentioned in the book.D. It’s hard to tell.8. A. The man forgot to bring his camera.B. The woman wants to take a picture of the man.C. The man didn’t have a camera.D. The woman couldn’t take the man’s picture.9. A. They borrowed the car together.B. The woman drove the man home.C. The man dropped the woman home.D. The car was out of order.10. A. They’ll go to a restaurant.B. They’ll have a picnic.C. They have to back home.D. They’re going on a trip.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear a question, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11. What is the man doing?A. Watching TV.B. Studying.C. Working.D. Cleaning the house.12. Where is the man?A. In a big city.B. In a small town.C. In a village.D. In the country.13. What is the man’s name?A. Peter Black.B. John Brown.C. Tom White.D. David Green.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the conversation you have just heard.14. Why is the woman worried?A. She got lost.B. She can’t find her luggage.C. Her luggage might be missing.D. She doesn’t know where to go.15. Where could the woman’s luggage possibly be?A. At the airport.B. In the taxi.C. In the hotel.D. At the bus station.16. What will the speakers do next?A. Ask for help at the information desk.B. Go to the police station.C. Go back to the hotel.D. Call the taxi driver.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the conversation you have just heard.17. How does the man usually go to work?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By bike.D. On foot.18. Why did the man take the bus?A. His car broke down.B. It’s faster.C. It’s cheaper.D. It’s more convenient.19. What did the woman think about the traffic?A. It was heavy.B. It was smooth.C. It was normal.D. It was light.20. What did the man complain about?A. The traffic.B. His work.C. The city.D. The weather.Part Ⅱ: Vocabulary and Structure (10 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.21. My parents will go to Beijing, and I will follow _________ them.A. ofB. toC. forD. with22. I found a cat, and I am _________ it on the street.A. seeingB. watchingC. lookingD. spotting23. Please give my love _________ your family.A. forB. withC. toD. of24. I _________ my homework at school yesterday.A. didn’t finishB. don’t finishC. not finishD. wasn’t finishing25. Your clothes are out of _________.A. modelB. styleC. fashionD. form26. The ice cream tasted very sweet, but it was _________ frozen.A. littleB. leastC. slightD. slightly27. Have you finished the book _________ I gave you last week?A. whoC. whomD. what28. She wanted to go to the concert, but she _________ the ticket.A. hadn’t gotB. didn’t have gotC. didn’t haveD. was n’t having29. It is necessary for the students _________ careful when they do experiments.A. beB. isC. wereD. to be30. The man _________ I met in the coffee shop was very kind and helpful.A. whomC. whoD. that31. I will go to the gym tomorrow _________ it doesn’t rain.A. asB. unlessC. ifD. for32. The students are _________ to bring a dictionary to the exam.A. supposedB. supposed toC. supposeD. suppose to33. The farmer raises many _________, such as cows, pigs, and chickens.A. petsB. animalsD. creatures34. There is a _________ of wine on the dining table.A. bottleB. cupC. plateD. glass35. This computer is _________ than that one.A. much bestB. best muchC. more betterD. much better36. What are you going to do _________ the coming holiday?A. withB. inC. onD. for37. The teacher told the students to read the _________ chapter of the book.A. firstB. beginC. beginningD. one38. Maria couldn’t _________ the lesson because she was sleeping.A. listenB. hearingC. heardD. listening39. I _________ to school by bike every day.A. am goB. goC. goesD. going40. They will leave for the airport _________ they finish packing their luggage.A. soB. whileC. untilD. beforePart III: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A: Multiple Choice (10 points)Directions: In this section, there are ten passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneWhen it comes to mental health, most people tend to associate it with adults rather than children. However, mental health issues affect children too, with statistics showing that one in every five children or teenagers diagnosed with a mental health disorder before the age of 14.41. According to the passage, how many children or teenagers may have a mental health disorder?A. One in every ten.B. One in every five.C. One in every three.D. One in every eight.42. When do most people tend to associate mental health issues with?A. Children.B. Adults.C. Elderly.D. Teenagers.Passage TwoWith the development of the Internet, the way people make friends has been changing. In the past, people usually met friends in person. However, nowadays, many people are making friends online through social media platforms.43. According to the passage, how did people make friends in the past?A. Through social media.B. Over the phone.C. In person.D. Via letters.44. How do people make friends now?A. Through phone calls.B. Through letters.C. In person.D. Online.Section B: True or False (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will read a paragraph and decide whether the statements that follow are true or false. If the statement is true, mark T on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. If the statement is false, mark F on your Answer Sheet.Passage ThreeRonaldo had been dreaming of becoming a football star since he was a child. He practiced football every day after school and joined the school team. His hard work paid off when he wasscouted by a professional football club and became a famous player.45. Ronaldo became a football star without any effort.46. Ronaldo only practiced football during the weekends.47. Ronaldo was scouted by a professional football club.48. Ronaldo is not a famous player.Section C: Fill in the Blanks (10 points)Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following passages with the words or phrases given in the brackets. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage FourThe Internet has brought many changes to our lives. People can now (49) _________ online to shop, learn, work, and connect with others. With just a few clicks, we can access a wealth (50) _________ information from around the world.49. A. surfB. searchC. browseD. click50. A. ofB. forC. withD. onPart Ⅳ: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneHolidays are a time when students get a break from their regular school routine. They can relax, have fun, and spend time with family and friends. Some students choose to travel during the holidays, while others prefer to stay at home and catch up on reading or hobbies.51. What is the main topic of the passage?A. Holidays.B. School routines.C. Traveling.D. Reading.52. What can students do during holidays?A. Catch up on reading.B. Study hard.C. Go to school.D. Have exams.53. Why do some students choose to travel during holidays?A. To catch up on reading.B. To study hard.C. To relax and have fun.D. To attend classes.Passage TwoEver wondered why some people seem to be confident and successful all the time? The secret lies in their positive attitudetowards life. People with positive attitudes believe in themselves, are always optimistic, and never give up in the face of challenges.54. What is the secret to being confident and successful?A. Positive attitude.B. Negative attitude.C. Success.D. Challenges.55. What do people with positive attitudes believe in?A. Themselves.B. Others.C. Nothing.D. Challenges.56. What do people with positive attitudes never do in the face of challenges?A. Give up.B. Cry.C. Cheer.D. Laugh.Passage ThreeInformation technology has brought many changes to the way people communicate and work. With the rise of the Internet and smartphones, people can now connect with others instantly through social media platforms and messaging apps.57. What has brought many changes to communication and work?A. Social media platforms.B. Information technology.C. Smartphones.D. Messaging apps.58. How can people connect with others instantly?A. Through letters.B. Through emails.C. Through social media platforms.D. Through phone calls.59. What has made it possible for people to connect instantly?A. The Internet and smartphones.B. Social media.C. Computers.D. Instant messaging.Passage FourClimate change is a global issue that affects all of us. With rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and melting ice caps, it is more important than ever to take action to protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint.60. What is a global issue that affects all of us?A. Climate change.B. Rising temperatures.C. Extreme weather events.D. Melting ice caps.61. Why is it important to take action to protect the environment?A. To increase carbon footprint.B. To reduce our carbon footprint.C. To waste resources.D. To destroy nature.62. What can we do to protect the environment?A. Waste resources.B. Increase carbon footprint.C. Reduce our carbon footprint.D. Destroy nature.Part V: Writing (20 points)Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition within 180 words on the topic of "My Dream Job." You may include information such as what your dream job is, why you choose it, and what you will do to achieve it.Overall, the 2023 Hubei University College English Exam aims to test the students' listening, vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. Good luck to all the test-takers!篇32023湖北大学学位英语考试真题Part I Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: There are 4 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 blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1：Entrepreneurship is the process of starting a business or other organization. Entrepreneurs develop business plans, raise capital, establish partnerships, and sell products or services. They take risks in the hope of making profits.1. What is entrepreneurship?A. Starting a business or other organization.B. Developing business plans.C. Selling products or services.D. Making profits.2. What is one of the tasks of entrepreneurs?A. Raising capital.B. Establishing partnerships.C. Developing products or services.D. Taking risks.Passage 2:Climate change will impact every single part of our world. It is a major global challenge that needs to be urgently addressed by governments, businesses, and individuals. We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.3. Who needs to address the challenge of climate change?A. Governments.B. Businesses.C. Individuals.D. All of the above.4. What action needs to be taken to mitigate the effects of climate change?A. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.B. Develop new technologies.C. Increase consumer spending.D. None of the above.Passage 3：The education system plays a crucial role in shaping the future of individuals and societies. It provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the modern world. Education should be accessible to all and tailored to the needs of each student.5. What role does the education system play?A. Shaping the future of individuals and societies.B. Providing students with knowledge and skills.C. Tailoring education to the needs of each student.D. All of the above.6. What is important for education to be successful?A. Accessibility.B. Tailored to individual needs.C. Providing students with knowledge and skills.D. All of the above.Passage 4:Technology is rapidly changing the way we live, work, and communicate. It has the potential to improve our lives, but also poses risks and challenges. We need to harness technology for the greater good and ensure that it is used responsibly.7. What is the impact of technology on our lives?A. Changing the way we live, work, and communicate.B. Improving our lives.C. Posing risks and challenges.D. All of the above.8. How can technology be used responsibly?A. Harnessing it for the greater good.B. Ensuring it benefits society.C. Developing ethical guidelines.D. All of the above.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.9. The meeting was postponed _____ the chairman's illness.A. due toB. becauseC. because ofD. owing to10. He was _____ to his office for misconduct.A. dismissedB. hiredC. promotedD. employed11. The weather forecast predicts _____ rain tomorrow.A. aB. anC. theD. -12. The new law will _____ affect small businesses.A. adverseB. adverselyC. affectD. effectivePart III Reading Comprehension (20 points)Directions: There is one long passage in this part. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of people traveling and exploring the world. Whether it’s for leisure, work, or study, more and more individuals are taking to the skies and venturing to new destinations. While travel can be a rewarding experience, it also comes with its challenges and responsibilities.13. What has happened to the number of people traveling in recent years?14. What are some of the reasons people travel?Part IV Writing (30 points)Directions: Choose one of the following topics and write an essay of 300-400 words.1. The importance of education in today's society.2. The impact of technology on our lives.3. The role of entrepreneurs in the business world.4. The urgency of addressing climate change.---以上是一篇关于2023年湖北大学学位英语考试真题的文章，文章共分为四个部分：阅读理解、词汇与结构、阅读理解以及写作。

Test 1-V. Letter Completion (20分)

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Model Test 2参考答案

Model Test 2参考答案Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. 答案B解析：根据题干，考生可锁定文章的第三段。

段首讲，关于解梦，没有人比Sigmund Freud 给出的答案让人更满意。

2. 答案C解析：根据选项的内容，考生可锁定文章的第四段。

第四段一开始就讲到Sigmund Freud 的生平。

选项B是个干扰性，文中只说到end his days(终老)，并没有说end his life(自杀)。

3. 答案A解析：根据题干，考生可关注文章的第六段。

第六段中讲：他了解人身体如何运行，却越来越关注人类心理。

从中可以判断，他对人类心理更感兴趣。

4. 答案D解析：根据题干，考生可锁定文章的第八段。

段首讲，那个年代，基本上没有医生对这个话题感兴趣。

考生可回到第七段，确定“这个话题”指代的是“想法、意见和梦境”。

5. 答案A解析：根据题干中的人名Dr Josef Breuer ，考生可锁定文章的第九段。

Josef Breuer 医生给Freud讲了自己一个病人的故事，这给Freud带来了灵感。

由此可以判断，在Freud 学说中，Josef Breuer医生提供了一些帮助。

6. 答案D解析：根据题干，考生可锁定文章的第十段。

此段主要讲了什么是心理分析，也就是所谓的“谈心疗法”，即病人可以自由地讨论自己遇到的困扰。

7. 答案C解析：根据题干，考生可锁定文章的第十一段。

段中的原话为，He discovered that the feelings of very young children are not so different from those of their parents，而选项C是其同义句。

8. 答案the human mind解析：根据题干，考生可锁定文章的第十二段。

很多人肯定，Freud找到了打开人类心理的一把钥匙。

Test Two 2详解

Test Two第I卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A：1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.ASection B：11.B 12.C 13.D 14.C 15.B 16.ASection C：17.money 18.car 19.suit 20.sister 21.The smartest 22.Mathematics23.Three 24.60II. Grammar and VocabularySection A：25.A 本题考查介词。

make comment on sth.“评论……”是固定搭配，故选A。

26.D 本题考查过去完成时。

happen这一动作发生在wanted之后，所以是过去的过去，用过去完成时，且happen一词无被动语态形式，故选D。

27.C 本题考查动名词。

swimming在句中作enjoy的宾语，enjoy doing sth.意为“喜欢做……”，故本题选C。

28.B 本题考查情态动词。

根据后面一句“你可以明天交”可推断前一句的意思是“你不需要立刻把你的练习本交上来”，needn’t表示“不需要”，符合题意。

A项may not意为“可以不”，C项may意为“可以”，D项cann’t意为“不可以”。

29.B 本题考查形容词。

B项available 意为“有效的；可得的”，句意为：随着情况越来越差，大学生可得的就业机会很少。

符合题意。

A项agreeable意为“适合的；令人愉快的”；C项convenient意为“方便的，便利的”；D项capable意为“能干的，能胜任的”，均不符合题意。

30.D 本题考查时态。

第一空由all the morning可知应用现在完成进行时，has been doing表示“一上午一直在做作业”；第二空有yet可知应用现在完成时，用but连接，有转折的意思，故用现在完成时的否定式has not started，表示“她的哥哥还没有开始”，故选D。

2023年广东省成人高等教育学士学位英语考试真题答案

Part I Dialogue Completion (15points)1.-Excuse mc.sir.Would you please tell me how to get to Beijing Hotel?- D.Don't men Would you like to take a bus or walk?2.How nice your new dress looks on you ! A.Thanks.3.B.Are you ready to order now? Ye.I'll have4.Hey.you look concerned.A.What's wrong with you?- The final exam.I'm not fully prepared yet.5.John, where are the cookies? Don't tell me you ate them all! Again! C.Yes, I did.I couldn't help it.They were so good.,.6.Sir, D.did I do anything wrong? Yes.sir.You ran through the stop sign.May I see your driver.license, please?7.Hi.Linda.do you think it's possible to have a talk this afternoon? D.I'd love to , but I've got a pretty tight schedule this afternoon.8.ABC Booking Office.Good morning.A.Can I help you? Yes, I want to fly to Guangzhou the day after tomorrow and I want to know if there is a flight sometime around 3 p.m.9.Welcome to our shop.Anything I can do for you? B.I'd like a sweater10.Have you heard that Wang has divorced her husband? A.I've heard of it.She looks quite miserable.11.Excuse me, I'm afraid C.I've lost my way.Could you tell me where I am?You're on the 77thstreet.Where would you like to go?12.What's the weather like in your hometown? C.It's very nice, usually warm and sunny in spring and autumn.13.Well.D.what seems to be your trouble?I'm not feeling well.doctor.I have a sore throat.14.Pamela, can you come to a meeting on Friday?A.I'm not sure15.B.Please close the window, Mike.It's a little chilly in here.Okay.Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave?Part ][ Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage One Nearly a quarter-century after a German boy tossed a message in a bottle off a ship in the Baltic Sea, he's received an answer.16.The message in the bottle was found B.24 years later17.The letter in the bottle was written in D.German18.The letter in the bottle was actually written by C.Frank's father19.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Daniil Korotkikh believed the bottle must have stayed in the sea all the time before he got it.20.That the letter is found and answered so many years later is a(n) A.surprise to all the people. Passage TwoToday, many people are starving to death.21.According to the first paragraph, today the problem with many people is that D.not enough food is provided to them22.The man ate only one meal a day because C.he wanted to know how hungry people could be23.At first, when he was hungry he found that a glass of water B.could remove his hunger24.The experiment made the man realize thatC.food has a different meaning for people25.After the experiment was over, the man might have felt thatD.something should be done for the hungry people of the worldPassage Three A college education is not just preparation for a career26.The word "well-rounded" in Paragraph 1 meansA.well developed in a range of aspects27.According to the text.recent high school graduates D are no more than adult students in American college28.American colleges are for B.anyone who has a need29.How many methods can one use to obtain information about schools? B.Four.30.According to the passage, the most basic reason for the high rate of college enrollment isC.people's faith in educationPassage Four A man from flew York is suing four big fast-food companies.31.What does the word "suing" in the first sentence mean? D.Taking a legal action against,32.Caesar Barber's problem is that B.he suffers diseases Caused by overweight33.By suing the four big fast-food Companies.Caesar Barber wants to C.warn the public of the harm of eating fast foods34.The other two who may soon join Barber's suit A.suffer similar diseases to his35.Fast- food restaurants are D.quite optimistic about this casePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)36.As soon as you take off any clothing, D.fold it neatly and place it on the chair.37.It takes only half an hour to go to the museum by a short B.cut across the park.38.The trouble is that he really likes doing it but he's C.ashamed to admit it.39.Some economists attribute much of the rising wage inequality in this country D to the shift in favor of the most skilled workers.40.The father went to the door in A.answer to a knock from outside.41.When he really does something wrong, he is willing to B.apologize42.Her great dream of becoming a writer has finally become a D.reality43.During the afternoon Marilla kept the child busy with A.various tasks and watched over her with a keen eye when she did them.44.The best way to make friends is to start a conversation with someone and D.find out what your common interests are and go from there.45.She said it was important to A.handle things correctly and in a businesslike manner,46.Peter was C.determined that there should be no misunderstanding on that point.47.I wanted to pay for the coffee, but I found that all I had was a couple of A.worthless coins.48.If you are happy and enjoying life, you are automatically B.attractive and people around want to be with you.49.He's the sort of person who C.bores you at parties.50.He was A.sensible enough to see that Jake was the best candidate for the job.51.I'm trying to be more C.economical when I go shopping, and only buying what I reallyneed.52.The company isn't D.capable of doing such big business.53.Many thousands have benefited D.from the new medical system.54.Most people make such mistakes B.sometime in their whole life.55.The university C.resisted pressure to close its art department.56.If Peter had given up his part-time job, he B.might have passed the final exam.57.All C.that is needed is to give him a warning.58.Mr.Phillips caught up with the boy in the corridor and id his hand on his shoulder.59.Such problems C.as air pollution and traffic jams are becoming more and more serious in some big cities.st year he learned A.twice as much as he had expected because he worked a lot harder.61.I wasn’t able to catch the bus.I D.should have got up ten minutes earlier.62.His first novel was a failure, B.so was his second novel63.C.Having finished his last word, he got into a taxi and disappeared in no time.64.Let's read the novel together.A.shall we65.Little A.did I expect to win your friendship in this way.66.My university lies in the north of the city.around C.which are high mountains.67.I rushed to the meeting without breakfast.Only B.to be told that it had been postponed.68.I B.was traveling along the Great Wall for hours when I saw her.69.There are 40 teachers in this school, ten of whom are D.men teachers70.C.In case of a change of weather, please take the coat with you.71.The tall tree.B.whose leaves are darker than those of the other two.is as old as grandpa.72.You A.had better wear your glasses, for the words are rather small.73.A.However amusing the story is, I cannot spare any time to read it.74.The girl wanted to eat up all the candies, but her mother told her A.not to75.The film is an award winner and is D.worth seeingPart IV Cloze Test (10 points)A special research team from the local medical center76 B.did experiments completely blind babies.The babies to be tested on lived at home with their mothers or families. The research workers would visit the babies and closely77 D.observed the development of their senses and behavior every two weeks.In most78 B.cases, the research workers tested the responses of the blind babies to different stimuli79 B.normal baby would react with smiles and laughter to tickling , to the voice of a relative, and to hugging from his family.His reactions were swift.80 C.However most of the blind babies, according to the experiments, responded to stimuli impassively.In fact, they were indifferent to 81 A.any sound.But82 A.under some special situations, some of them were able to 83 D.react to the sound of their mothers with a ually, their response was very 84 C.slowThe tests were done about nine months; they85 A.began when the blind babies were one month old and ended when they were ten months old.Part V Writing(15 points)1.有旳人认为大学生要多些社会实践, 为未来工作作准备.2.有旳人认为大学生要把时间和精力放在学习.3.你旳观点是什么?To Iearn or to PracticeNowadays.more and more people have got the Opportunities to study at colleges and universities.Should college students make efforts to acquire knowledge at school, or should they spend more time participating in social activities? This question has aroused wide concern, Some people think that college students should attach great importance to social practice, which can offer them a chance to contact the society and meet different kinds of people.In this way students can gain some valuable social experience, which will be useful to their future career.Besides, students can apply what they have learned in class to practical work so as to better understand what they have learnt in classes.However, other people hold different opinions.They believe that the true function of college is to gain access to knowledge for its own sake.Only after students acquire the basic knowledge can they be competent in their future jobs.In addition.they worry that some students get overly interested in social practice and want to work full-time, thus neglecting their studies.As far as I am concerned, 1 firmly believe that college students should put their studies in the first place and see social practice just as a useful supplement.They ought to strike a balance between social practice and their studies.。

Test 2 - with keys

Reading Comprehension (30%)Passage 1I got published and it wasn't difficult! The most important thing to remember is to hook an editor with the first line or you miss your chance. In case you didn't notice, I just did that! However, when I was a raw beginner, I used to bore editors with, "Let me start from the beginning".Techniques in writing can help you write a story or article with confidence. However, they are nothing if you don't have an interesting story or article to present. Ideas must come from within you. Being afraid you might be recognized as a character in your story is harmful to undermining（破坏）your own story. I was alarmed when, as a raw beginner, an editor addressed me as "Dear Agnes". Agnes was the name of a character in my story! Although it was a compliment, I felt exposed. It took me some time to convince myself that sincerity is a heart-warming smile. Besides, if a writer is insincere, an editor would be the first to notice it! Then it would be the sad end of all the efforts.It is essential that a story have conflict. The more obstacles you place in the path of your protagonist (主角), the more attractive will be your story. Although plotting（设计情节）is brain-racking, all that is required is down-to-earth plots. A simple plot－well told－makes a good story! A good story needs believing characters. To achieve this you must be each and every one of your characters. Say what you feel and record what you do!Article writing is based on solid facts illustrated with examples. Research is everything. You have to freshen up your facts and write with impact. Worn-out phrases should not be used. Instead, say what you feel briefly for maximum effect.1. In order to get published, the most important thing to remember is to ________.A. bore an editor with a usual beginningB. present a story in an interesting wayC. convince an editor of the writing skillsD. attract an editor at the very beginning2. According to the author, techniques in writing ________.A. are the deciding factor in getting a story publishedB. are not important when compared with an interesting story or articleC. are something that a writer must pay special attention toD. are something that an editor would attach importance to3. A writer should avoid ________ in the story.A. exposing himselfB. undermining the plotC. being insincereD. alarming himself4. ________, the more attractive will be the story.A. the more conflicts the protagonist has to encounter and handleB. the more mistakes the protagonist makesC. the more interdependent the characters areD. the fewer obstacles the protagonist has to deal with5. If a writer wants to write with impact, he must ________.A. base the article on solid factsB. avoid using cliché boring wordsC. achieve the best effect with a brief languageD. all of the abovePassage 2Castles were brought to Britain by William the Conqueror, when he invaded England in 1066 from his homeland in France. One of the most powerful ways for William to take control of his new kingdom, which included England, Scotland and Wales, was to have castles built throughout the land. At first, he ordered the construction of very simple castles, called motte and bailey castles.These early castles consisted of an earthen mound, topped by a tower built of wood. The bailey was a large area of land enclosed by a shorter fence. Inside the bailey were the main activities of the castle, such as workshops, stables and livestock, household activities, etc. , while the tower on the motte was used as the lord's residence and as an observation post. Before long, the earthen castles were replaced by the stone castles, which were much sturdier, did not rot like wood, and also were much more able to withstand any attack by an invader.From the 11th to 13th centuries the stone castles were booming. They were not just used by the king. Most castles, in fact, were granted by a king to their most loyal knights or barons who fought bravely in battle and supported their king. The king, starting with William the Conqueror, gave his loyal knights vast estates and permission to build castles. In return, he expected these men to control their lands as the king's representative, to keep the local population from rebelling, and to force them to work and pay rent to the lord, who then passed it onto the king. These knights and barons built castles almost everywhere in Britain, served to strike fear into the local peoples, and to symbolize their power and wealth.By the 15th century the stone castles began declining. For the one thing, military necessity changed in Great Britain. There was less emphasis placed on defense and more on comfort. Earlier stone houses were gradually modified, or abandoned completely and replaced by great houses of a richer and more relaxed style. The development of firearms and the increasing use of gunpowder, for the other one, also ended the castles' endurance.Despite their decline, many wealthy families of the 18th and 19th centuries fed their passions by naming their newly built houses, "castle. " This ill-informed romanticism had its valuable side, which eventually led to concerted efforts to preserve and restore many ruined castles.Even today, centuries after they were active in British history, the castles of Britain have established themselves firmly in the national and international mindset. Castles have demonstrated not only the exchanges of the majesty, power and wealth of their noble builders, but also the rise and set of British Empire.6. The castles originated from________.A. FranceB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Wales7. According to the text, "motte" (Para. l) refers to ________.A. an earthen moundB. a wooden towerC. a shorter fenceD. a larger area8. From the 11th to 13th centuries, castles were booming because of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.A. a giftB. a force meansC. a symbolD. a tourist attraction9. What caused the decline of the castles?A. They are too expensive.B. They are ruined because of fighting.C. They are less comfortable.D. It took much time to build them.10. Which of the following is true?A. People doesn't like the castles any more.B. Much more new castles are being built.C. The castles are the most famous buildings in Britain.D. The castles still have their reputation in the world.V ocabulary and Structure (10%)11. Einstein’s theory of relativity seemed ________ when it was first introduced.A. incredibleB. unaccountableC. impossibleD. acceptable12. She was in the middle of telling me the news ________ a cloud came over her face.A. whereB. whyC. whenD. while13. If we can ________ our present difficulties, then everything should be all right.A. get offB. come acrossC. come overD. get over14. I wish he would ________ from scattering his ash all over the carpet.A. refrainB. preventC. shelterD. protect15. Only after he has acquired considerable facility in speaking ________ to learn to read and write.A. he beganB. will he beginC. did he beginD. must he begin16. You should develop a habit of ________ the new lesson before you start it.A. viewingB. reviewingC. previewingD. reviewable17. Surging the web can be ________ watching football games.A. enjoyableB. to enjoyableC. as enjoyableD. as enjoyable as18. Our products are displayed in Sand B 22, ________ you will find me during office hours.A. whenB. whichC. thatD. where19. ________ that they are fresh from university, the young people have done a good job.A. GivingB. BecauseC. GivenD. As20. You may get good grades by studying only before examinations, but you will only succeed ________ by studying hard every day.A. in particularB. in the long runC. in seasonD. in the end ofCloze (20%)When Joel walked into the parking lot, people couldn’t believe their eyes. No one thought he would (21) ________ the avalanche (雪崩) and lived to tell the tale. They say it was a miracle, (22) ________ Joel said, “It was 99% hope plus 1% luck.”Joel was a regular hiker and this journey began like any others. Then he realized something had (23) ________. “It suddenly began to blow (24) ________. The snow was so heavy that we sank down to our waists.” Joel says. Then his friend, Luc, saw him disappear in a rush of snow. “I called him, but there is no response.” Luc said, “I didn’t think he would (25) ________ it.”Joel was carried by snow 150 feet down the mountain and buried up to his chin in snow. “I couldn’t (26) ________. There was snow in my mouth.”He said. “I was frightened, but not desperate. The hope of surviving was like an overwhelming force, urging me to find ways out.”Soon Joel had the (27) ________. He found his ice ax was still attached to his wrist!Joel worked frantically to chip away the snow. Eventually he was (28) ________. Seven hours later, he reached the bottom of the mountain. As he limped into the parking lot, the rescue workers burst (29) ________ cheers. “The best reward is a future alive.” Joel said.What does Joel’s future look like? He and Luc are already thinking about their next (30) ________. He’s just waiting until recovering from his broken ankle.21. A. remembered of B. searched forC. brought aboutD. went through (Actually it should be go through)22. A. while B. whenC. sinceD. so23. A. appeared B. changedC. developedD. operated24. A. softly B. hardlyC. softD. hard25. A. believe B. destroyC. surviveD. neglect26. A. breathe B. standC. sleepD. think27. A. question B. answerC. adviceD. force28. A. dead B. fixedC. freeD. tired29. A. with B. fromC. intoD. upon30. A. novel B. hikeC. rewardD. filmTranslation (20%)31. 从那次事故以后，他感到很难面对自己的同事和朋友。

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SCET-2 综合训练(上册) (6)Part I：Listening Comprehension 15%Section A (10%)1. W: How many cousins do you have, Henry?M: I have one cousin, her name is Kate. She often plays with her best friends Molly and Helen.Question: What is the name of t he man‟s cousin?A. Molly.B. Henry.C. Kate.D. Helen.2. M: I bought a used car for $850.W: If you spend $250 more, you could get a new one.Question: How much does a new car cost?A. $1,100B. $950C. $850D. $2503. W: I‟ve been coughing for 2 days and I‟ve got a sore throat.M: Let me take your temperature first.Question: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher---student. C. Librarian---reader.B. Doctor---patient. D. Assistant---customer.4. W: Can I help you, sir?M: Yes, I‟d like to buy two hats. One for me, and one for my son. But I don‟t have anything particular in mind.Question: Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In a park.B. In a classroom.C. In a restaurant.D. In a shop.5. W: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the HolidayInn?M: With pleasure. Go two blocks until you come to the traffic lights, then turn to the right, and walk two blocks.It‟s right there.Question: How far away is the Holiday Inn?A. Four blocks away. C. Five blocks away.B. Three blocks away. D. Two blocks away.6. W: I see Nancy riding her bike again. Did she fix it herself? M: I think she got her brother to do it.Question: What does the man believe about Nancy?A. She repaired the bike herself.B. She‟s riding her brother‟s bicycle.C. She fixed the bike for her brother.D. She can’t repair the b ike herself.7. W: Mike, are you still watching that dull program? We‟dbetter leave now, otherwise we‟ll be late for our 10:30flight.M: Take it easy. There is no need to worry. We still have seventy minutes.Question: What time is it now?A. 9:30B. 9:20C.11:40D. 10:308. W: You‟d better get up. It‟s a quarter to eight, and yourbreakfast is getting cold.M: I don‟t feel like having any breakfast. I have another 10 minutes to sleep.Question: W hy doesn‟t the man want any breakfast?A. He was not hungry at all.B. He had his breakfast already.C. He wanted to sleep a little more.D. He felt too cold to eat.9. M: I still haven‟t received my score on the computer test.Maybe I should call to check on it.W: Don‟t worry too much. It takes at least two weeks to get your score.Question: What does the woman think the man should do?A. He should take the test again.B. He should call to check his score.C. He should get it from the computer.D. He should wait for some time.10. M: When are we supposed to turn in our assignments,Barbara?W: When? They‟re already due.Question: What does the woman mean?A. They have missed the deadline.B. She doesn‟t know either.C. They still have time to do that.D. She doesn‟t like the man‟s question.Section B (2%)Johnny Halley came into the bank and went up to one of the clerks. “I wanna cash these traveler‟s checks, please, 100 pounds,” he said. The bank clerk took the checks and then asked Johnny for his passport. After looking in all his pockets, Johnny remembered that he left it back in the hotel. “But surely you know who I am even if I don‟t have my passport,” he said, “I‟m Johnny Halley, th e singer. You‟ve probably heard my records and seen me on TV dozens of times.” Just then, the manager of the bank appeared, and the situation was explained to him. “It‟s quite simple,”said the manager, “the only way to show us that you really are Johnny Halley is to sing us one of your songs.” Johnny picked up the checks and put them back in his pocket. “If I sing to you for only one hundred pounds, then you could be quite certain that I wasn‟t Johnny Halley,” he said, and he walked out of the bank.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why did the clerk ask for Johnny‟s passport?A. He wanted to make sure the checks were good.B. He needed to know Johnny‟s nationality.C. He had to check Johnny’s identity.D. He wanted to check whether the passport was valid ornot.12. What can we learn from the story?A. Johnny finally cashed his checks.B. Johnny refused to sing for cashing the money.C. Johnny couldn‟t prove he was the singer.D. Johnny did what the manager wished.Section C (3%)Gustaff Pankerson was a 66-year-old Swede. His hair and beard were white. He looked like an old man, but he didn‟t feel old and he didn‟t act old. He stayed active by riding his bicycle everywhere in town. One day he read about a Tour of Sweden, a bicycle race. It was a long race and took many days. Everyone thought Gustaff was too old to enter the race, but Gustaff was determined. He started the race several days before it began. He rode day and night. He slept in parks. As he rode, people shouted, “Look! Super grandpa!” “Good luck! Super grandpa!” The younger racers passed. But while they slept at night, Gustaff continued to fide. On the seventh day Gustafff rode to thefinishing-line before everyone. He won the race. He became anational hero. His example made other people feel young, healthy and happy. He showed people in Sweden that you arenever too old to be a winner.Part II: Vocabulary and Structure (35%)Section A (15%)1. Do you still remember the day ______ we spent together lastmonth?A. whenB. thatC. in whichD. where解析：考查定语从句关系词的用法。

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Dear Mr Chen
Subject: Your Order No. 18
We are very 1 to receive your order No. 18 and we are sending you 2 our sales confirmation No. AP-11 in duplicate. Please 3 and return one copy to us for file.
We 9 your cooperation and look forward to receiving your 10 order.
Yours sincerely
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