大學(xué)英語(yǔ)B模擬七及參考答案.doc

大學(xué)英語(yǔ)B模擬七 Part I: Reading Comprehension(40 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Albert Einstein had a great effect on science and history, greater than only a few other men have achieved. An American university president once commented that Einstein had created a new outlook, a new view of the universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity of time and space and so on but even ordinary men understand now that the universe is something larger that ever thought before.By 1914 the young Einstein had gained world fame. He accepted the offer to become a professor at the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin. He had few duties, little teaching and unlimited opportunities for study, but soon his peace and quiet were broken by the First World War.Einstein hated violence. The misery of war affected him deeply, and he sat unhappily in his office doing little. He lost interest in his research. Only when peace came in 1918 was he able to go back to work.In the years following World War I honours were increasingly heaped on him. He became the head of the Kaiser Whihem Institute of Theoretical physics. In 1921 he won the Nobel Prize, and he was honored in Germany until the rise of Nazism when he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew.1.The main idea of the first paragraph is _.a.the time when people know Einsteinb.the feeling of an American college presidentc.the change in human thought produced by Einsteind.the difficulty of Einsteins thought to teachers2.According to the American university president, _.a.everyone understand Einsteins theory todayb.Einstein achieved more than any other scientists in historyc.the theory of relativity can be quickly learned by everyoned.our ideas about the universe are different today because of Einstein3.According to paragraph 2, Albert Einstein _.a.was a famous chemist b. headed a research institutec.was famous in the world d. enjoyed reading about war4.According to the passage Einstein did his greatest work _.a. during World War I b. when Nazism rose c. when he was young d. between 190619155.It may be concluded that _.a.Albert Einstein was forced to serve in the German armyb.Albert Einstein had no other interests besides sciencec.Germans usually have a high respect for scienced.his reputation was ruined because of his work during World War IPassage 2In order to be ones true self, it is necessary to obtain a side and extensive knowledge of what has been said and done in the world; critically to inquire into it; carefully to consider it; clearly to analyze it; and earnestly to carry it out.It matters not what you learn, but when you once learn a thing, you must never give it up until you have mastered it. It matters not what you inquire into, but when you once inquire into a thing, you must never give it up until you have thoroughly understood it. It matters not what you try to think of, but when you once try to think of a thing, you must never give it up until you have got what you want. It matters not what you try to carry out, but when you once try to carry out a thing, you must every give it up until you have done it thoroughly and well.If another man succeeds by one effort, you will use a hundred efforts. If another man succeeds by ten efforts, you will use a thousand.6.According to the author, first of all one must _.a. obtain knowledge b. inquire c. analyze d. act7.? According to the author, _.a. learning is unimportant b. thinking is of the least importancec. knowledge is unnecessary d. it doesnt matter what you learn8.? The end of learning should be _.a. thought b. inquire c. mastery d. analysis9.? According to the author, another mans success should _.a. spur us on to greater efforts b. not be taken into considerationc. make us nervous d. cause one to stop trying10. Which of the following is implied but not stated? _.a. It is necessary to obtain a wide knowledge of what has been said and done in the world.b. The way to knowledge is through specialization.c. Success depends not so much on natural ability as it does on effort.d. Success in ones profession is least important in ones life.Greece today is a small country in southeastern Europe. The population is a approximately nine million, and the capital city is Athens.Passage 3High mountains with rich, fertile land between them cover northern Greece. The hilly southern part is a peninsula called the Pelopnnesus. Hundreds of islands surround the mainland. The largest island is Grete.No part of the nations is far from water. The Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea carved deep bays and gulfs into the long coastline. Greece has been a seafaring nation for centuries, and Greece is very well known for its shipping industry.More than three thousand years ago, the Greek people developed a very sophisticated society. They have a great civilization, one of the greatest that the Western would has ever seen. Greek architecture, thinking, and art influenced other civilizations. Even the Greek language influenced other languages, including English. For example, the English words alphabet, democracy, and arithmetic come from Greek.Today Greece is one of the most popular nations with the tourists who visit Europe. Thousands of people are attracted to the country because of its beautiful scenery, magnificent ancient buildings, and its excellent summer weather.11. A good title for this reading passage is _. a. The Earliest Civilizationb. The Influence of the Sea on Greecec. The Small but Important Nation of Greeced. The Ionian Sea12. The word carved in Line 7 means _.a. cut, made b. said, told c. lost, wasted d. attracted13. We may conclude that most of the food is grown in the _.a. north b. east c. south d. west14. Hills can be found _.a.in the southern part b.on the Peloponnesus c.both a and b d.in the Aegean Sea15. The Greeks had a great civilizations around _.a. 5000 B. C. b. 3000 B. C. c. 1000 B. C. d. 2000 B. CPassage 4Dr. Harvey Gates, the noted scientist, might never has discovered the Kamron Lizard（變色龍）in Blovia, if it had not been for a childhood accident. When he was young he was determined to become a baseball player, but when he broke his arm in practice at the age of fourteen and was forced to stay off the playing field for a while, he took notice of the natural world around hi and liked what he saw.After the plaster has been taken off his arm, he caught a squirrel and raised it as a pet. Soon he was bringing home snakes and other creatures from the woods near his school.In 1962, he entered Blakeford College and majored in biology. By 1966 he had received his Bachelor (學(xué)士) Science degree and two years later at Drysdale University, he received his Doctor of Science degree.It was while he was doing field research for his doctoral dissertation (論文)in South America in 1967 that he discovered and named the Kamron Lizard. This cold-blooded animal was distinguished from others of its kind by the fact that it had only four toes on its front feet. In other aspects, it was similar to others of the same family. It could change its color and go for long periods without food.Dr. Gates received his appointment as a professor at the University of Huntsford in 1970.16. Before breaking his arm, Dr. Gates _.a. had little interest in biology b.began to lost interest in biologyc. enjoyed both baseball and biology d.had a growing interest in biology17. Dr. Gates received _.a. his first degree in 1962 b. his second degree in 1966c. his highest degree in 1968 d. his doctors degree in 197018. Dr. Gates discovered the Kamron Lizard _.a. just after he received his doctors degreeb. while he was preparing his doctoral dissertationc. at the time he was studying at Blackeford Colleged. after he graduated from Drysdale University19. Which of the following is not true about the Kamron Lizard?a. It possesses four toes on its front feet. b. It can live a long while without eating.c. It may go for weeks without drinking. d. It is capable of altering its color.20. The main idea of the passage is that _.a. Dr. Gates was determined to become a baseball playerb. An accident changed the life of Dr. Gatesc. Dr. Gates like biology betterd. Dr. Gates was a diligent student during his studies at university Part II: Use of English ?(10 points)21. Lily: Can I put some of my things in your office overnight?Wendy:Lily: That would be great. They are painting the walls in my office.A. Sure, you are always the best. B. Sure, my pleasure. C. No, I will have a day off tomorrow. D. No, not at all.22. Adam: Did you just hear the traffic news?Apple: Yes, they said there was an accident on the expressway.Adam:A. Small world! B. Good news.C. It deserves it. D. Wed better get off from next exit?23. Jamie: Could I borrow your truck this weekend?Beau: Sure.Jamie: Im giving my sister my old couch, but its not worth paying someone to move it.A. You can use anytime you want.B. But you have to pay me something back.C. What do you need it for? D. Where are you going?24. Jack: I am going to buy some popcorn(玉米花). What can I get for you?Lily: Any kind of candy,Jack: I will be right back.A. Should I offer some money? B. What can I do to pay you back?C. Where are you going? D. But hurry up, or youll miss the show.25. Student A: When did the Tang Dynasty end?Student B: Umm I am sorry. Would you mind telling me the answer?A. You are something! B. You cant imagine! C. You are welcome! D. You got me! 26. Janet: Do the vending machines have only soda? Im in the mood for apple juice.Lisa:Janet: Its hot outside. Ill just have some water.A. Of course, they have almost everything you can name.? B. Sorry, I have no idea. C. Youd better have a try by yourself. I never used these machines.D. Youd probably have to go to the store if you want some fruit stuff.27. Wilson: Do you know any language tutors?Janet:A. I know three languages.? ?B. Twenty dollars an hour.C. My sister recommends her former teacher.? D. No problem.28. Waiter:Bob: I see the special of the day is salmon（大馬哈魚）. How is it cooked?Waiter: Its fried in a little oil with a lemon and garlic sauce（蒜汁）.A. Are you ready to order? B. What can I do for you?C. Welcome to our hotel. D. Can you sign your name here?29. Charles: I saw Mr. Kennedy walking with a cane（拐杖）.Della:Charles: I heard he fell while walking his dog（遛狗）.A. What is funny with him? B. What a pity! C. What happened? D. Where is his dog? 30. Hairdresser: What kind of permanent（燙發(fā)） would you like to have?Mary:Hairdresser: We have regular, cold perm, straight perm, and foam.Mary: Today, Ill try a foam perm.A. Why, cant you judge? B. What do you suggest? C. How can I know? D. What do you have?Part III: Vocabulary and Structure ?(30 points)Section ADirections: In this section there are 20 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.31. “Did Harry see professor Carry yesterday?”“He did, and the professor gave him one of the best _ Ive ever heard.”a. piece of advice b. pieces of advices c. piece of advices d. pieces of advice32. Before we moved in the new house we bought many _.a. furnitures b. furniture c. pieces of furniture d. equipments33. She did not know _ he had been given.a. how many information b. how many informatiosc. how much information d. the number of information34. _ do you have?a. How many luggages b. How many luggagec. how much luggages d. How many pieces of luggage35. Mother does all the _ in our home.a. homework b. household work c. housework d. houseworks36. The dentist did not tell me how many _ I should pay for pulling out the tooth.a. money b. dollars c. funds d. monies37. Ten years had passed. I found she had _.a. a little white hair b. some white hairc. much white hair d. a few white hairs38. _ are a hard working race.a. Chinese b. A Chinese C. The Chineses d. The Chinese39. We saw a lot of _.a. cow and sheep b. cows and sheepsc. cow and sheep d. cows and sheep40. His cattle are feeding near the forest. a. grassland b. village c. lake d. woodland41. No, hes not married; hes a bachelor.a. badger b. merchant c. single man d. burglar42. They met to consider the drawbacks in the proposal.a. misgivings b. shortcomings c. probilites d. details43. Many doctors are still general practitioners. But the tendency is toward specialization in medicine.a. esteem b. trend c. prelude d. tyre44. The thief was apprehended, but the person who aided him escaped.a. arrogance b. avarice c. accomplice d. asset45. They reported the loss and gave all the necessary particulars to the police.a. details b. happenings c. qualifications d. characteristics46. There is no alternative: the President must approve the bill if Congress passes it.a. chance of agreement b. help c. other choice d. mistake47. The committee has met and _.a. they have reached a decision b. it has formulated themselves some opinionsc. its decision was reached at d. it has reached a decision48. John Fairbanks is _ on Chinese history.a. one of American foremost authorities b.one American foremost of authoritiesc. one of Americans foremost authorities d.one of Americas foremost authorities49. Do you know that _ missing?a. one or perhaps more children from the neighbourhood has been reportedb. one of perhaps more children form the neighbourhood have been reportedc. one or perhaps more child from the neighbourhood has been reportedd. one or perhaps more child from the neighbourhood have been reported50. Do you know a _ shop around here?a. barbar b. barber c. berbar d. berber Section BDirections: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Industrial safety does not just happen. Companies51low accident rates plan their safety programs，work hard to organize them，and continue working to keep them52and active. When the work is well done，a 53?of accident-free operations is established54time lost due to injuries is kept at a minimum.Successful safety programs may55?greatly in the emphasis placed on certain aspects of the program. Some place great emphasis on mechanical guarding. Others stress safe work practices by56rules or regulations57?others depend on an emotional appeal to the worker. But, there are certain basic ideas that must be used in every program if maximum results are to be obtained. There can be no question about the value of a safety program. From a financial standpoint alone, safety58The fewer the injury59, the better the workmans insurance rate. This may mean the difference between operating at60or at a loss.51 Aa Bin COn Dwith52 Aalive Bvivid Cmobile Ddiverse53 Aregulation Bclimate Ccircumstance Drequirement54 Awhere Bhow Cwhat Dunless55 Aalter Bdiffer Cshift Ddistinguish56 Aconstituting Baggravating Cobserving Djustifying57 ASome BMany C，Even DStill58 Acomes off Bturns up Cpays off Dholds up59 Aclaims Breports Cdeclarations Dproclamations60Aan advantage Ba benefit Can interest Da profitPart : Writing (20 points)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “The Importance of the Reform and Open Policy” You should write at least 80 words and you should base your composition on the outline given below in Chinese. You should also write your composition on the back of the Answer Sheet: The Importance of the Reform and Open Policy1. 實(shí)行改革開放政策的必要性。2. 實(shí)行改革開放政策以來(lái)取得的成就。3. 實(shí)行改革開放政策的前景參考答案Part I Reading Comprehension(40 points)1.c 2.d 3.b 4.b 5.c 6.a 7.d 8.c 9.a 10. c11.c 12.a13.a 14.c 15.c 16.a 17.c 18.b 19.c. 20.bPart II Use of English (10 points)21.BLily問(wèn)Wendy她可否將她的東西放在Wendy的辦公室里一個(gè)晚上。因?yàn)樗k公室的墻正在粉刷。A項(xiàng)意為“當(dāng)然了，你總是最好的。”；C項(xiàng)意為“不，明天我要休班。”D項(xiàng)意為“不，一點(diǎn)都不?！?。從Lily的回答來(lái)看，Wendy是同意她的請(qǐng)求的，所以C項(xiàng)是錯(cuò)誤的；A項(xiàng)和談?wù)摰脑掝}無(wú)關(guān)，也要排除；D項(xiàng)是回答“Would you mind？”這類問(wèn)句的用語(yǔ)，故正確答案是B項(xiàng)，表示愿意幫忙。22.D此對(duì)話談?wù)摻煌▎?wèn)題，說(shuō)高速公路上了車禍。A項(xiàng)“世界太小了！”用于偶遇時(shí)；B項(xiàng)“好消息?！辈缓铣＠恚隽塑嚨溦l(shuí)都不能不愿意看到；C項(xiàng)“活該！”顯得非常幸災(zāi)樂(lè)禍而且極端粗俗惡毒；故D項(xiàng)“我們最好在下一個(gè)出口下高速?！笔钦_答案。23.CJamie向Beau借卡車。Beau痛快的答應(yīng)了。A項(xiàng)意為“你隨時(shí)可以用?！?；B項(xiàng)意為“但是你得給我一定的補(bǔ)償?！保籆項(xiàng)意為“你用它來(lái)干什么？”；D項(xiàng)意為“你要去哪里？”如果選項(xiàng)A的話，Jamie應(yīng)該說(shuō)“Thank you. ”；B項(xiàng)不符合朋友間交際的原則；D項(xiàng)需要Jamie的回答是關(guān)于地點(diǎn)；故C項(xiàng)“我打算把我的舊沙發(fā)給我的妹妹，可以是不值得花錢請(qǐng)人運(yùn)它?！笔钦_答案。24.DJack要給Lily帶點(diǎn)吃的，Lily需要些甜點(diǎn)，從Jack的回答我們可以看出Lily叫Jack快點(diǎn)回來(lái)，因?yàn)镴ack的回答是“我馬上回來(lái)。”A項(xiàng)的意為“我應(yīng)該給你點(diǎn)錢嗎？”；B項(xiàng)意為“我做點(diǎn)什么才能還你的人情？”；C項(xiàng)意為“你去哪里？”；D項(xiàng)意為“快點(diǎn)回來(lái)，否則你要錯(cuò)過(guò)演出了。”結(jié)合J的回答，我們可以推斷出正確答案是D項(xiàng)。25.D此對(duì)話中兩個(gè)學(xué)生在討論歷史問(wèn)題，A問(wèn)B唐朝什么時(shí)候結(jié)束的。通過(guò)分析B的回答我們可以看出，B不知道答案A項(xiàng)“你真了不起！”是夸獎(jiǎng)對(duì)方的；B項(xiàng)“你肯定想象不到！”用于告訴對(duì)方一個(gè)奇聞；C項(xiàng)意為“不客氣！”用于回答“Thank you .”；因?yàn)锽要求A告訴他答案，因此B肯定不知道這個(gè)歷史問(wèn)題的答案，故正確答案是D項(xiàng)“你難住我了！”26.DJanet和Lisa在談?wù)撟詣?dòng)販賣機(jī)里有，沒(méi)有果汁可買，因?yàn)樗葔蛄颂K打水了?！癰e in the mood for”意為“想要什么”。從Janet的回答中我們可以看出她喝點(diǎn)水就行了，因?yàn)橥饷嫣珶幔幌氤鋈?。這證明自動(dòng)販賣機(jī)里沒(méi)有果汁可買。A項(xiàng)意為“當(dāng)然了，你想要什么就有什么?！盉項(xiàng)意為“對(duì)不起，我不知道。”；C項(xiàng)意為“你最好自己試一下，我從來(lái)沒(méi)有用過(guò)?！?；D項(xiàng)意為“如果你要果汁的話，最好到外面的小店去?！?。Janet的回答“外面太熱，我還是喝點(diǎn)水吧?！睕Q定了D項(xiàng)是正確答案。27.C在這個(gè)對(duì)話中，Wilson需要一個(gè)語(yǔ)言家教。A項(xiàng)“我懂三門語(yǔ)言?！笔顷P(guān)于語(yǔ)言的，不是關(guān)于教語(yǔ)言的家教；B項(xiàng)“二十美元一個(gè)小時(shí)?！闭f(shuō)的是價(jià)錢，跟Wilson的