大学英语B级考试模拟试题与答案解析

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大学英语B级考试模拟试题与答案解析

大学英语(B)模拟试题1

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

Directions: In this part there are 10 incomplete dialogues. For each dialogue there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. --- Hello, may I talk to the headmaster now? --- __________ .

A. Sorry, he is busy at the moment C. Sorry, you can’t

B. No, you can’t D. I don’t know

2. --- Do you think I could borrow your dictionary? --- __________ .

A. Yes, you may borrow C. Yes, help yourself

B. Yes, go on D. It doesn’t matter

3. --- Is that Mr Robert Lee? --- __________ .

A. Yes, Lee speaking C. Sorry, speaking

B. Hello, what do you want D. I don’t know

4. --- Excuse me, sir. Where is Dr. Brown’s office? --- __________ .

A. You can’t ask me

B. Pardon? I have no idea C. Please don’t say so

D. Sorry I don’t know, but you can ask the man over there 5. --- Mary, your dress is really beautiful. How is John? --- __________ .

A. Thank you very much B. No, no, John is not bad C. Thank you. He is fine

D. Don’t say that. It’s ugly. John is good 6. --- What can I do for you, madam? --- __________ .

A. I want a kilo of apples

B. You can go your own way

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C. Thanks D. Excuse me. I’m busy

7. --- I’d like to take you to the coffee house on the corner. --- __________ .

A. Thank you. You shouldn’t’ do that B. Thanks, I’d like to go with you C. No, you can’t say so

D. No, no, You can’t do that

8. --- Do you mind telling me where you’re from? --- __________ .

A. Certainly. I’m from London C. Not really, you can do it

B. Sure. I was born in London D. Certainly not. I’m from London

9. --- May I see the menu, please? --- __________ .

A. That is the menu, sir C. Here you are, sir

B. Yes, please go on D. Of course, sir

10. --- I was worried about chemistry, but Mr Brown gave me an A! --- __________ .

A. Don’t worry about it

B. Congratulations! That’s a difficult course C. Mr Brown is very good D. Good luck to you!

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Directions: There are three 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 1

There are stories about two U.S. presidents, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, which attempt to explain the American English term OK. We don’t know if either story is true, but they are both interesting.

The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education. In fact, he had difficulty reading and writing. When important papers came to Jackson, he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said. If he approved of a paper, he would write “all correct” on it. The problem was that he didn’t know how spell, so what he really wrote was “ol korekt”. After a while, he shortened that term to “OK”.

The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born, Kinderhook, New York. Van Buren’s friends organized a club to help him become President. They called the club the Old Kinderhook Club, and anyone who supported Van Buren was called “OK”.

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11. The author_______________.

A. believes both of the stories B. doesn’t believe a word of the stories C. is not sure whether the stories are true D. is telling the stories just for fun A. couldn’t draw up any documents at all B. didn’t like to read important papers by himself C. often had his assistants sign documents for him D. wasn’t good at reading or spelling A. was approved of by President Jackson B. was the title of some official documents C. was first used by President Jackson D. was an old way to spell “all correct”

A. was the short way to say “Old Kinderhook Club” B. meant the place where President Van Buren was born C. was the name of Van Buren’s club

D. was used to call Van Buren’s supporters in the election A. by Van Buren B. in a presidential election

C. to organize the Old Kinderhook Club D. by the members of the “Old Kinderhook Club”

Passage 2

Although the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than

12. According to the passage, President Jackson________________.

13. According to the first story, the term “OK”________________.

14. According to the second story, the term “OK”______________.

15. According to the second story, the term “OK” was first used____________.

the present population needs, its people are by now almost entirely an urban society. Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in agriculture and forestry(林业), and most of the rest live in or around towns, small and large. Here the traditional picture is changing: every small town may still be very like other small towns, and the typical small town may represent a widely accepted view of the country, but most Americans do not live in small towns any more. Half the population now lives in some thirty metropolitan areas (large cities with their suburbs) of more than a million people each — a larger proportion than in Germany or England, let alone France. The statistics (统计) of urban and rural population should be treated with caution because so many people who live in areas classified as rural travel by car to work in a nearby town each day.

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As the rush to live out of town continues, rural areas within reach of towns are gradually filled with houses, so that it is hard to say at what moment a piece of country becomes a suburb. But more and more the typical American lives in a metropolitan rather than a small town environment.

16. If now America has 250 million people, how many of them are engaged in agriculture and forestry ____________

A. About 25 million.

B. More than 25 million.

C. Less than 25 million.

D. Less than 225 million.

17. Which of the following four countries has the smallest proportion of people living in metropolitan areas _____________

A. United States.

B. Germany.

C. France.

D. England.

18. What’s the meaning of the word “metropolitan” in the middle of the passage _________ A. Of a large city with its suburbs. C. Of urban areas. _________

Passage 3

If we were asked exactly what we were doing a year ago, we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written in it an account of what we did each day, we should be able to give an answer to the question.

It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep a record of the most important happenings in their country, but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war. Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place did not know how to write. For example, we know a good deal about the people who lived in China 4,000 years ago, because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them. But we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa, because they had not

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A. Most small towns become gradually crowded. B. Small towns are still similar to each other.

C. As the traditional picture is changing, towns are different. D. Small towns are turning into large cities. A. Because they are the same.

B. Because the rush takes place too quickly. C. Because the process is gradual.

B. Of small and large towns. D. Of rural areas.

19. According to the passage, what can we learn about small towns in the United States

20. Why is it hard to say when a piece of country becomes a suburb __________

D. Because more and more Americans live in metropolitan areas.

learned to write.

Sometimes, of course, even if the people cannot write, thy may know something of the past. They have heard about it from older people, and often songs and dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings, and these have been sung and acted and told for many generations. For most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the past. This we may call’ remembered history’. Some of it has mow been written down. It is not so exact or so valuable to us as written history is, because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied in writing. But where there are no written records, such spoken stories are often very helpful.

21. Which of the following ideas is not suggested in the passage ______

A. “Remembered history”, compared with written history, is less reliable.

B. Written records of the past play the most important role in our learning of the human history.

C. A written account of our daily activities helps us to be able to answer many questions.

D. Where there are no written records, there is no history.

22. We know very little about the central Africa 200 years ago because _______ .

A. there was nothing worth being written down at that time B. the people there ignored the importance of keeping a record C. the written records were perhaps destroyed by a fire D. the people there did not know how to write A. history based on a person’s imagination

B. stories of important happenings passed down from mouth to mouth C. songs and dances about the most important events D. both B and C A. it is written down C. it proves to be true

B. no written account is available

23. “Remembered history” refers to ___________ .

24. “Remembered history” is regarded as valuable only when __________ .

D. people are interested in it

25. The passage suggests that we could have learned much more about our past than we do

now if the ancient people had ___________ .

A. kept a written record of every past event B. not burnt their written records in wars

C. told exact stories of the most important happenings E. made more songs and dances

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Passage 4

‘Mum, can we go to McDonald’s, please?’ Some people might ask, ‘Where would we be today if we did not have fast food?’ and ‘Where would parents take their children out to eat?’

It has been reported that approximately 30% of meals consumed by families in the USA are eaten at one of the big chains like Burger King and Taco Bell, though probably none is more famous than McDonald’s. The distinctive ‘golden arch’ can now be seen in most major cities in the world. In 2002, McDonald’s had approximately 25,000 restaurants in over 120 countries and served 29 million people a day.

Apparently, the secret of their success is a marketing strategy of ‘think global, act local’. McDonald’s learnt that if they adapted their ‘Mac’ meals to different cultures, it was more successful than having a standardised set of products that taste the same everywhere. So now, around 80% of McDonald’s restaurants are franchised to local people who serve food with a ‘local’ flavour. For example, in Hong Kong, food called ‘Shake Shake Fries’ and ‘Red Bean Sunday’ can be found on the menu, while in Switzerland, ‘Vegi Macs’ are served.

However, fast food is not popular with everyone. It is often called ‘junk’ food because it is said to be unhealthy and full of fat. Furthermore, many people claim that fast food chains produce enormous amounts of waste, while millions of people in developing countries go hungry. At the same time, more and more people no longer cook fresh food at home. ‘Convenience’ food is just too convenient! It is so easy for people with busy working lives to call into their local branch of Marks and Spencer, or some other supermarket chain, to buy ready-made meals on their way home from work. It is even easier to buy a ‘take-away’ from a local restaurant or pick up the phone and order a pizza to be delivered to your home.

26. The ‘golden arch’ in the second paragraph refers to ______________.

A) Burger King B) Taco Bell C) McDonald’s D) all the fast food restaurants

27. According to the passage, McDonald’s is successful mainly because __________________.

A) It has a standardized set of products all over the world B) It is not ‘junk’ food C) Its’ food is convenient

D) It adapted its meals to different cultures.

28. In the passage, which of the following terms has/ have the same meaning with fast food. A) ‘junk’ food B) ‘convenience’ food C) ‘take-away’ D) all of the above

29. Fast food is often called ‘junk food’ because _____________. A) some people think it is unhealthy and full of fat B) fast food chains produce enormous amounts of waste C) it is no longer fresh food

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D) Both A and B.

30. The main idea of this passage is ____________. A) fast food today

B) the successful secret of McDonald’s. C) why fast food is thought as ‘junk’ food D) different opinions toward fast food

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section there are 15 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. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy __________ for her examination. A. to prepare C. preparing

B. to be prepared D. being prepared B. should have gone D. ought to have gone

32. The computer doesn’t work well, so something _________ wrong.

A. can have gone C. must have gone private life. A. how

B. who

C. what

D. that

34. The concert usually takes place at the People’s Square, with the audience

__________on the ground.

A. seating

B. seated

C. be seating

D. to seat

35. If the whole program __________ beforehand, a great deal of time and money would

have been lost.

A. was not planned

B. were not planned

C. would not be planned A. began me.

A. which the doctor.

A. when she

B. that she

C. and she

D. she

B. that

C. all what

D. all that

38. It was not until she had arrived home __________ remembered her appointment with

D. had not been planned

C. should begin

D. have begun

33. Although Mary is satisfied with her success, she wonders __________ will happen to he

36. Isn’t it about the time you __________ to do morning exercises?

B. begin

37. I am very grateful to you for what you’ve given me and __________ you have done for

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39. Determined to __________ as if everything were normal, he responded with a kind of

indifference.

A. carry on A. tried of him.

A. As a result contrary

42. I __________ going to the doctor, but I wish I hadn’t.

A. pick out A. separate

B. make out B. distinguish

C. give off C. compare

D. put off D. contrast

43. Young children often can’t __________ between TV programs and commercials. 44. The morning paper __________ a story about demonstrations in New York and

Washington D.C.

Section B

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are r 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 though the center.

You will find that college classes are very different from high school classes. You will have more work and responsibilities without being pushed as much. ____46____ , you will have more freedom – freedom to choose what to study, when to study, or ____47___ to study. You will need to exercise maximum self – imposed (志愿的) , and you have only yourself to ____48____. The decisions you make ____49___ your study habits will be a ____50____ factor in your success, or lack of success in college.

____51____ , you will discover that your instructors ____52____ the ones you have had previously. They will expect you to ____53___ more ____53____ in your study habits and time management. Remember that much of your learning takes place outside the classroom. Your instructor will give you additional help outside of class if there is evidence that you are putting maximum effort into the course.

____54___ your abilities and skill mastery, you will need to manage your time effectively in order to succeed in college. A schedule ____55___ efficient use of time will enable you to include both work and play. When you get a job, you will soon discover that you do not work

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A. carried

B. extended

C. brought

D. took D. keep up with

45. And what we got to __________ is a disgrace.

A. come up with B. catch up with

C. put up with

B. In a word

C. By the way

the

B. account for B. succeeded

C. bring up

D. get through D. endeavored

40. He __________ to arrange a loan through a finance company.

C. managed

41. Jack is good, kind, hard working and intelligent. __________, I can’t speak too highly

only when you wish and as you wish. (221 words)

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1.了解对方毕业后的情况. 2.你的近况.

3.邀请对方方便时来访. Part I

Use of English (20 points)

1. --- Would you like to have dinner with us this evening? --- __________ .

A. OK, but I have to go to a meeting now B. No, I can’t

C. I’d love to, but this evening I have to go to the airport to meet my parents D. I don’t know 46.

A. On the other hand

B. ON the on hand D. Therefore

D. who D. act as D. concerning

D. depending D. Except that

C. Nevertheless

47. A. if 49. A. of

B. whether B. to

C. why C. towards

48. A. turn to B. answer to C. respond to

50. A. determining 51. A. However 52. A. differ from 53. A. take … part

54. A. In spite of

C. Regardless of 55. A. related to

B. demanding C. deciding C. In addition

B. Nevertheless

B. are similar to C. differ in D. are alike

B. throw … yourself D. take … initiative B. Concerning D. On the condition of C. relied on

D. based on

C. plunge … yourself

B. carried on

大学英语B模拟试题2

2. --- Hi, is Mary there, please? --- __________ .

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A. Hold on. I’ll get her C. Yes, she lives here

B. No, she isn’t here D. Yes, what do you want

3. --- Please help yourself to the fish. --- __________.

A. Thanks, but fish doesn’t agree with me C. I don’t like fish

B. Sorry, I can’t help D. No, I can’t

4. --- Hurry up please, or I’ll be late. --- __________.

A. Sorry sir, bur the traffic is thick now C. How can you say that, sir?

B. Well, it’s alright, sir

D. Oh, we are going the right way

5. --- Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the airport? --- __________.

A. Don’t ask that

B. Sorry, I’m a stranger here D. No, you’re driving too fast

C. No, I can’t say that

6. --- How about going to the cinema tonight, Jane? --- __________.

A. I don’t think so

B. I’m sorry. I have to drive my mother home tonight C. Never mind D. Take it easy

7. --- Are you ready to order desert, please? --- __________.

A. Yes, please B. Please don’t order it C. No, don’t mention it

D. Yes, I’d like to have some chocolate cake

8. --- Did Tom tell you to water the flowers? --- __________ .

A. No. And so did I

B. No. And neither did I D. He did. And so do I

C. He did. And so I did

9. --- Shall we sit up here on the grass or down there near the water? --- __________ .

A. I’d rather stay here if you don’t mind C. Certainly, why not?

B. Sorry, I don’t like neither D. Yes, we like these two places

10. --- Would you mind changing seats with me? --- __________ . A. Yes, you can

B. Of course, I like to D. Certainly, please do

C. No, I don’t mind

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Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

When Mrs. Joseph Groeger died recently in Vienna, Austria, people asked the obvious, “Why did she live to be 107?” Answers were provided by a survey conducted among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100. Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority had lived most of their lives in cities. In spite of the city’s image as an unhealthy place, city living often provides benefits that country living can lack. One factor seems to be important to the longevity (长寿) of those interviewed.

This factor is exercise. In the cities it is often faster to walk short distances than to wait for a bus. Even taking public transportation often requires some walking. Smaller apartment houses have no elevators (电梯) , and so people must climb stairs. City people can usually walk to local supermarkets. Since parking spaces are hard to find, there is often no alternative to walking.

On the other hand, those who live in the country and suburbs do not have to walk every day. In fact, the opposite is often true. To go to school, work, or almost anywhere else, they must ride in cars.

11. The Vienna survey may help to explain __________ .

A. the complaints of people in apartment houses B. the cause of Mrs. Groeger’s death C. the longevity of people like Mrs. Groeger D. the image of cities in general A. benefits of walking

B. occasions for walking in city life C. comments made by city people D. problems of city living

12. The purpose of the second paragraph is to list some __________ .

13. To reach the third floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful

A. to take the elevator C. to ride in a car

B. to walk up the stairs

D. to find an alternative to walking

___________ .

14. People who live in the country probably do more driving than walking because

A. they don’t live near business areas B. they don’t need the exercise

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__________ .

C. they never have parking problems D. they can’t afford to take the bus A. air pollution is not serious B. anyone can live to be 107

C. country people should move to the city D. walking is a healthful exercise

Passage 2

15. A conclusion that can be drawn from this passage is that __________ .

For any Englishman, there can never be any discussion as to who is the world’s greatest

dramatist (剧作家). Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him: that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the work of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings that have become part of the common property of the English – speaking people. Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we used, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of Hamlet and complained that it was full of well – known proverbs and quotations.

Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writher, makes full use of the great resources of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal use of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty – five thousand.

There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it. Such a study is well worth the effort ( it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare’s day.

16. English people __________ .

A. have never discussed who is the world’s greatest dramatist B. never discuss any issue concerning the world’s greatest dramatist C. are sure who is the world’s greatest dramatist

D. do not care who is the world’s greatest poet and dramatist A. more or less about Shakespeare B. Shakespeare, but only slightly C. all Shakespeare’s writings

D. only the name of the greatest English writer

A. We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings.

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17. Every Englishman knows __________ .

18. Which of the following is true?

B. Shakespeare’s writings have become the property of those who are learning to

speak English..

C. It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words they

use.

Passage 3

Threes are useful to man in three very important ways: they provide him wood and other products; they give him shade; and they help to prevent drought (干旱) and floods.

Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man bas not realized that the third of these services is the most important. In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers.

Two thousand years ago, a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire but, without its trees, its soil became bare and poor. When the empire fell to pieced, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation.

Even where a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult sometimes to make the people realize this. They cut down the trees but are too careless to plant and look after new trees. So, unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests slowly disappear.

This does not only mean that there will be fewer trees. The results are even more serious: for where there are trees, their roots break the soil up, allowing the rain to sink in, and also bind the soil. This prevents the soil from being washed away. But where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, and this causes floods and the rain carries away the rich topsoil in which crops grow. When all the topsoil is gone, nothing remains but worthless desert.

21. Trees are useful to man mainly in three ways, the most important of which is that

they can __________ .

A. Keep him from the hot sunshine B. enable him to build warships

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D. All the words people use are taken from the writings of Shakespeare. A. Familiar sayings. C. Complaints.

B. Shakespeare’s plays. D. Actors and actresses.

19. What does the word “proverb” mean?

20. Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English?

A. English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s time.

B. By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language. C. English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare’s time. D. Beginners may heave difficulty learning some aspects of English usage.

C. make him draw quick profit from them D. protect him from droughts and floods A. man is only interested in building empires B. man is eager to profit from trees

C. man hasn’t realized the importance of trees to him D. man hasn’t found out that he has lost all trees A. unless a country has a plenty supply of trees B. unless people stop cutting down their trees

C. unless all people are taught the importance of planting trees

D. unless the government punishes those who cut trees instead of planting them

22. It’s a great pity that __________ .

23. Sooner or later the forests will disappear __________ .

24. The word “bind” in Paragraph 5 means “__________”.

A. to wash away

B. to make wet

C. to make stay together __________ .

Passage 4

Betty and Harold have been married for years. But one thing still puzzles（困扰）old Harold. How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa, talking, go out to a ballgame, come back three and a half hours later, and they’re still sitting on the sofa? Talking? What in the world, Harold wonders, do they have to talk about?

Betty shrugs. Talk? We’re friends.

Researching this matter called friendship, psychologist Lillian Rubin spent two years interviewing more than two hundred women and men. No matter what their age, their job, their sex, the results were completely clear: women have more friendships than men, and the difference in the content and the quality of those friendships is “marked and unmistakable.”

More than two-thirds of the single men Rubin interviewed could not name a best friend. Those who could were likely to name a woman. Yet three-quarters of the single women had no problem naming a best friend, and almost always it was a woman. More married men than women named their wife/ husband as a best friend, most trusted person, or the one identified（认定）at least one, usually more, trusted friends to whom they could turn in a troubled moment, and they spoke openly about the importance of these relationships in their lives.”

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A. keep rain from falling down to soft ground B. cause the soil to allow rainwater to sink in C. prevent the soil from being washed away D. make the topsoil stick together

D. to improve

25. When there is a heavy rain, trees can help to prevent floods, as they can

“In general,” writes Rubin in her new book, “women’s friendships with each other rest on shared emotions and support, but men’s relationships are marked by shared activities.” For the most part, Rubin says, interactions（交往）between men are emotionally controlled – a good fit with the social requirements of “manly behavior.”

“Even when a man is said to be a best friend,” Rubin writes, “the two share little about their innermost feelings. Whereas a woman’s closest female friend might be the first to tell her to leave a failing marriage, it wasn’t unusual to hear a man say he didn’t know his friend’s marriage was in serious trouble until he appeared on night asking if he could sleep on the sofa.”

26. What old Harold cannot understand or explain is the fact that ____________. A) he is treated as an outsider rather than a husband B) women have so much to share C) women show little interest in ballgames D) he finds his wife difficult to talk to

27. Rubin’s study shows that for emotional support a married woman is more likely to turn to ____________.

A) a male friend B) a female friend C) her parents D) her husband

28. According to the text, which type of behavior is NOT expected of a man by society? A) Ending his marriage without good reason. B) Spending too much time with his friends. C) Complaining about his marriage trouble. D) Going out to ballgames too often.

29. Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph? A) Men keep their innermost feeling to themselves. B) Women are more serious than men about marriage. C) Men often take sudden action to end their marriage. D) Women depend on others in making decisions.

30. The research done by psychologist Rubin centers around __________. A) happy and successful marriage B) friendships of men and women C) emotional problems in marriage D) interactions between men and women

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section there are 15incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then

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mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 31. TOEFL is a test for students __________ native language is not English.

A. that

B. of whom

C. whose

D. which

32. He told me how he had given me shelter and protection without which I __________ of

hunger.

A. would be died C. would have died

B. would die

D. will die

33. This article deals with the natural phenomenon which __________ most interesting to

everyone.

Section B

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage, For each bland there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage.

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A. are A. that

B. is

C. they are

D. it is

34. He studied hard in his youth, __________ contributed to his great success in later life.

B. it

C. what

D. which D. as many as D. whatever D. have people

D. has been found D. growth

35. The population of many Alaskan cities has __________ doubled in the past three years.

A. larger than

B. as great as C. more than

C. wherever C. do people

36. He’s determined to finish the job __________ long it takes.

A. no matter B. however

37. Hardly ever _________ get a good job these days without a good education.

A. people might B. people can A. you can find A. rate A. release A. hurt

38. Nowhere else in the world __________ more attractive scenery than in Switzerland.

B. is found C. can you find B. speed B. relieve

C. pace C. relate

39. Children learn best by studying at their own __________ .

40. The committee is due to __________ its report by the end of this year.

D. retain

D. harm D. denied

41. She’s an only child, but they didn’t really __________ her.

B. damage

C. spoil

42. His parents __________ him the opportunity to go to university.

A. ignored A. As for

B. neglected C. refused

C. Except

43. __________ all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.

B. Besides

D. Despite

44. For a successful business, friendly and __________ staff are essential.

A. sufficient B. effective A. progress

C. efficient

D. respective

D. propose

45. To _________ their new shampoo, they are selling it at half price for a month.

B. proceed

C. promote

Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

He has been proclaimed “the finest mind alive”, “the greatest genius of the late 20th century”, and “Einstein’s heir (继承人)”. Known to millions, ___46__, for his book A brief History of Time (《时间简史》), Stephen Hawking is a star scientist in more ways than one. His gift ___47___ revealing the mysteries of the universe in a style that non-scientists can enjoy ___48___ Hawking an instant celebrity (名人) and his book a bestseller in both Britain and America. It has ___49___ in the Guinness Book of Records for spending 184 weeks in The Sunday Times “top-ten” lists, and has sold more than five million copies worldwide --- virtually unheard – of success for a science book.

How did all this happen? How has a man ___50___ is almost completely paralysed (瘫痪) and unable to speak ___51__ through a computer overcome these ___52___ obstacles and achieved far more than most people ever dream of?

Hawking says: “I soon realized that the rest of the world won’t want to know you if you’re bitter or angry. You have to be ___53__ if you’re to get much sympathy or help.” He goes on: “Nowadays, muscle power is obsolete (无用). What we need ___54___ mind power --- and disabled people are ___55___ good at that ___55__anyone else.” (2005 words)

46. A. far and wide 47. A. of

48. A. is made 50. A. whose 51. A. besides 52. A. difficult 53. A. negative 54. A. is

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1. 告诉对方你最近将出去旅游. 2. 子解对方所在地的旅游景点. 3. 请对方给予帮忙安排.

B. by far B. to

C. far and away C. for

D. so far D. at D. made

D.gained reputation D. which D. aside from D. surprising D. aggressive D. are to D. so…than

B. has been made C. was made B. achieved a fame C. made a name B. who B. despite B. positive B. is to B. as…as

C. where C. except C. very C. sensitive C. are

49. A. earned a place

B. incredible

55. A. not so…as C. the same…as

大学英语B模拟试题3

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

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1. --- Oh, sorry to bother you. --- __________ .

A. That’s okay C. That’s good

B. No, you can’t D. Oh, I don’t know

2. --- Good morning, Dr Johnson’s office. Can I help you? --- __________ .

A. Speaking, please

B. I’d like to make an appointment, please C. Yes, go on D. No, you can’t

3. --- We are going to have a dancing party tonight. Would you like to join us?

--- __________ .

A. I’m afraid not. Because I have an appointment with my dentist tonight B. Of course not. I have no idea C. No, I can’t D. That’s all set

4. --- Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you but … --- __________ .

A. Can I help you? C. It’s quite all right

B. Certainly, how dare you D. Yes, you did

5. --- You have lovely children. --- __________ .

A. No, no, no. They are not C. You’re talking too much

B. Oh, no, no D. Thanks

6. --- Can I help you with your suitcase? --- __________ .

A. I have no idea C. That’s a good idea

B. No, no. I can carry it myself D. Thank you. I can manage myself

7. --- Can you come over for dinner with us? --- __________ .

A. I’d like to but I have a meeting tonight C. No, I don’t like

B. It doesn’t matter D. Oh, that sounds well

8. --- Good night and thanks again. --- __________ .

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A. You can’t say that

B. No, no. It’s what I can do D. Good night

C. How can you say that

9. --- Oh, I’m sorry. But I promise I’ll be careful next time. --- __________ .

A. It’s nothing at all C. Thank you

B. Oh, never mind. It doesn’t matter D. There are no questions

10. --- Could I use your dictionary for a moment? --- __________ .

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

Dr. Harvey Gates, the noted scientist, might never have discovered the Kamron lizard (蜥蜴) in Blovia, if it had not been for a childhood accident. As a boy, 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 him and liked what he saw.

After he had recovered from his injury, he caught a squirrel (松鼠) and raised it as a pet. In 1962, he entered Blakeford College and majored in biology. By 1966 he had received his Soon he was bringing home snakes and other creatures from the woods near his school. Bachelor (學士) of 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 studies in South America in 1967 that he discovered and named the Kamron lizard. This animal was different from others of its kind in that it had only four toes on its front feet. In other respects, it was similar to others of the same family. It could change its color and go for long periods without food.

11. Of the four statements, which one best indicates the author’s idea?

A. Dr. Gates is a scientist who can always attract the public attention to his research. B. Dr. Gates is a very famous scientist, though he wanted to be a sportsman at first. C. Dr. Gates is a scientist who always carries a notebook with him wherever he goes. D. Dr. Gates is very popular for his determination to become a baseball player. A. while doing some practical work

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A. It’s well

B. It doesn’t matter D. I have no idea

C. By all means

12. In the first paragraph of the passage, the phrase “in practice” means “ _________”.

B. while studying animals

C. while making up his mind to become a baseball player D. while playing baseball A. people

B. things

C. animals

D. living things

13. In the second paragraph, the word “creatures” can best be replaced by “ __________ “. 14. It was __________ that Dr. Gates discovered the Kamron lizard.

A. after he had graduated from Drysdale University B. right after he had finished his study for the doctor’s degree C. after he had received his highest degree

D. during the time when he was studying for the doctor’s degree 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 changing colors.

Passage 2

15. Which of the following is not mentioned as a feature of the Kamron lizard?

I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 am. It was a rainy morning with low clouds and

as I approached the driving school at 9:50 am, my heart sank. My driving instructor, Stan, said something, trying to drive away my fears, but I was not impressed.

We set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit (圈) , We arrived at the test centre at 11 am. Stan made me watch a group of six learners emerging but we got stuck in a traffic jam, and could only drive no faster than walking.

from the building with their respective (个自的) examiners. Their instructors were looking out from two windows. We watched them drive off. They must have been feeling very nervous.

Stan took me round the probable test track, pointing out the traps. The weather became even worse. It seemed to make me feel worse too. I had developed a couldn’t-care-less mood, and was almost calm. We returned to the test centre in time to see the six unfortunates returning. Their nerves must have been in a terrible state.

I sat in the waiting room until six examiners came in to call out our respective names. Mine showed no emotion as he asked me to go to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again.

16. On their way to the test center, Stan tried to comfort the author ___________ .

A. but it made the author’s heart sink deeper B. but the words produced no effect

C. so that the author could drive to the center with no fears D. so that they could prepare for all the traps

17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

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A. Six learners would be tested at the same time.

B. The learners were tested in the presence of their instructors. C. None of the six learners passed the test in the end. D. The instructors were as nervous as the learners. A. upset

B. nervous

C. frightened

D. relaxed

18. When the author was sitting in the waiting room, he was quite __________ . 19. When it was his turn to take the test, the author went to his car with __________ .

A. firm confidence

B. mixed emotions D. perfect calmness

C. increased nervousness

20. The passage is mainly about __________ .

A. the influence of bad weather upon a test taker B. the feelings of a learner before his driving test C. the preparations before a driving test D. an unforgettable day

Passage 3

The resources of the library can be helpful even when we are doing something very

informal, such as trying to devise a better way to measure attitudes toward music or looking for a better way to teach mathematics. The library can be equally helpful when we are doing something very formal, such as writing a dissertation (学位论文) or preparing an article for publication in a professional journal. In either case, our goal should be to use the library as a useful tool to help us understand and solve our problem.

The following sections of this chapter will describe specific resources available in many libraries. In some cases you may be completely unfamiliar with a resource. Your goal should the to become aware of what is available and to know how to use each of these resources to help you solve the problem they are designed to solve.

When educators have a piece of information that they want to share with their colleagues, they often make this information available in professional journals or at professional meetings. It would often be useful to have access to such information, and this chapter will describe the special services that enable us to locate such information.

21. The library resources can be helpful when we __________ .

A. want to find a better way to measure attitudes toward music B. are preparing a paper for a professional journal C. are writing a dissertation D. All of the above

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22. The familiarity of readers with different resources __________ .

23. The author believes that __________ .

A. library resources should be used frequently and completely

B. library resources cannot be made good use of if they are not available to us C. one is supposed to be aware of the library resources that are usually not available D. one is supposed to have good knowledge and make good use of resources __________ .

A. publish it in a professional journal C. get access to it in the library

B. attend professional meetings D. make use of some library services

24. When educators wish to share some information with their colleagues, they often

25. The chapter in question __________ .

A. mainly deals with the ways of dissertation writing

B. presents information on publishing papers in professional journals C. introduces some library services E. describes some professional meetings

Passage 4

When food is consumed it can usually be replaced by growing more food on the same land year after year.But when people drive cars,the petrol they consume cannot be replaced from the same source for ever.Some day all the oil,coal and metals in the earth will have disappeared. In the 19th century the factories obtained their energy from coal,but industry’s energy today comes material of oil.It is oil more than anything else that has made the United States the richest country in the world.Without it her industry would come to a halt.She also uses oil as raw material for the production of things like plastics and washing-powder.America owns large amounts of oil,coal and other resources,but the country’s industrial production has become so great that fuel and raw materials now have to be imported from other countries.The United States,with one twentieth of the world’s population, consumes a third of the world’s resources---far more than her fair share.Anamerican uses fifty times as much energy as an Indian, while almost half the world’s cars are on the roads of America. Europe is also consuming more than its fair share of the world’s resources, including the resources of poorer countries.

When we ride in a car or a train we rarely ask ourselves where the energy comes from to drive it. Nor do we think about the energy that heats the water for our bath,or that enables us to watch television,play records or cook the dinner.Every time we do these things we use up a little bit more of the earth’s resources. It is difficult to find any products in a shop that do not use up energy and raw materials in their production.In the last few years people have begun to realize that these resources are being used up far too quickly. Between 1960 and 1970 world consumption of oil doubled,and our resources are expected to be completely used up by the year 2000 unless more oil is discovered before then.The oil-producing countries have therefore increased the price of oil because they know that the oil will not last for ever.

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What will happen if oil and other important resources are used up? Are there other ways to solve the problem? Scientists are looking for it.

26.Which of the following is renewable?

A. Land B. Food C. Oil D. Metal 27.According to the second paragraph,______________. A. the United States is the largest producer of raw material B. the more oil a country produces,the richer it will be

C. an Indian uses only about one-fiftieth of the energy used by an American D. America has imported almost 50% of the world’s cars 28.Which of the following is true according to the third paragraph? A. Most of the Americans want to know where energy comes from.

B. There are problems about the quality of the fuels that heat our water and cook our dinner. C. Whatever we do we certainly use up some of the earth’s resources

D. There are a few goods that are produced without using up some energy and raw material 29. In the author’s opinion,________________. A. more oil will be discovered before long

B. oil,coal,and metals in the earth will be used up sooner or later C. world consumption of oil will double in the next few years D. more coal is needed in order to replace oil

30. This passage was probably written________________. A. in 1960s

B. between 1960 and 1970 C. before 1960 or earlier D. in 1970s or later

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

A. being greatly reduced C. to greatly reduce

B. greatly being reduced D. greatly to reduce

32. Many Americans worry about leisure and hurry from one activity to the next, __________ little time to stop and think.

A. leave

B. leaving

C. left

D. to leave

33. I won’t be able to attend the meeting tonight because _________ .

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A. I must teach a class B. I teach a class

D. I will have been teaching a class B. has taken place D. had taken place

C. I will be teaching a class A. have taken place C. took place

company will be fined.

A. being completed C. to be completed A. To become A. to give A. to close

34. Great changes __________ in our institute in the last few years.

35. If the building project __________ by the end of this month is delayed, the construction

B. is completed D. completed

C. One becomes

C. giving

D. On becoming

D. being given

36. __________ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master’s degree.

B. Become

37. I don’t know why she avoids __________ her opinion on the subject.

B. to be given B. closing

38. If I had remembered __________ the window, the thief would not have got in.

C. to have closed D. having closed

39. Cambridge has announced plans to establish a business school __________ the master’s degree in business administration.

40. James plans to __________ offers from other companies before making a decision.

A. explode A. sense A. spread

B. expand

C. expose

D. explore

41. It would make __________ for the parents to be involved in this discussion.

B. idea

C. meaning C. exposed C. items

D. significance D. located D. details D. looking on

42. The license must be clearly __________ in the car windscreen.

B. displayed B. character

43. The donated liver came from the UK, but the hospital is giving no further __________ .

A. instance A. looking out

__________ .

A occasion

Section B

Directions: 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.

When I visited the Netherlands last year, my first impression was that it was all too good to be true: a country where everyone is satisfied! So, ___46___ that young people everywhere are

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B. situation

C. condition

D. environment

44. Police are __________ the disappearance of two children.

B. looking after C. looking into

45. I do not intend to follow that, because we shall have an opportunity to do so on another

gifted social critics, I sought out some university students and ___47__ what issues young people were ___48___ . I was stunned to learn that the main problem students there see is with employment. IN a country that’s made good work conditions a(n) ___49___ , this came as a real surprise. Even more stunning was the fact that it wasn’t unemployment ___50___ these students were worried about --- it was a shortage of highly paid management positions ___51___ to fresh university graduates. As the students expressed their resentment toward the older generation for “ ___52___ all the good jobs” and their bitterness over the thought of struggling to ___53___ on an entry – level salary, I couldn’t help ___54___ my own early employment experiences. I had graduated with honors form a good school, but my first job was doing door – to – door market research for a salary that just barely allowed me to get by. For some reason I never doubted that I’d ultimately ___55___ a better job. I simply accepted that a young person who was just starting out would have to struggle a bit at first. (216 words)

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your letter on the Chinese outline below:

1. 了解對方近來的情況

2. 通知對方同學將在元旦舉行聚會 3. 請對方參加

46. A. thinking

B. to see

C. knowing

D. found D. inquired D. cared about D. importance D. that D. available D. taking to D. live with D. recalling on D. end on

47. A. inquired after 48. A. worrying 49. A. priority 50. A. which

B. inquired of B. choice B. whom B. limited

C. inquired into C. must C. the C. supplied

B. concerned about C. concerned with

51. A. preferred 52. A. taking on 53. A. earn

54. A. calling back 55. A. end up with

B. taking up B. memorizing B. end with

C. taking over

B. make ends meet C. survive with

C. end in

C. looking back on

大学英语B模拟试题4

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

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1. --- Can you turn down the radio, please? --- __________ .

A. Oh, I know

B. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize it was that loud. C. I’ll keep it down next time D. Please forgive me

2. --- These are certainly beautiful flowers. Thank you so much. --- __________ .

A. No, no. It’s nothing C. Yes, I agree.

B. You are welcome. D. Yes, I think so, too

3. --- Hi, Sam, I think you did a good job. --- __________ .

A. Thank you C. Not at all

B. Don’t mention it D. I did it quite badly.

4. --- Good morning, sir. May I help you? --- __________ .

A. No, I don’t buy anything C. Yes, I need some sugar --- __________ .

A. No, no way B. No, I couldn’t C. No, I can’t

D. Sorry I can’t. I have to go to a meeting right now 6. --- Why don’t you travel to New York on vacation? --- __________ .

A. I don’t want to go B. Excuse me, because I can’t

C. I want to, but I haven’t got enough money D. Because I’m going to school today 7. --- Would you like to go fishing with us now? --- __________ .

A. No, I don’t like

B. It sounds interesting but I have lots of homework to do C. I won’t tell you D. Oh, it is well

8. --- Could I speak to John Harris, please. --- __________ .

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B. No, I don’t need your help D. Oh, no. That’s OK

5. --- Could you help me with my homework, please?

A. Oh, how are you C. I’m listening

B. I’m John D. Speaking

9. --- Congratulations! You won the first prize in today’s speech contest. --- __________ .

A. Yes, I beat the others C. Thank you

B. No, no, I didn’t do it well D. It’s a pleasure

10. --- Can I have a look at your passport? --- __________ .

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as a young man are still in existence. They show that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basics of good behavior in society, and was reading English literature.

At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact, his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentleman, and incomplete. For unlike other young Virginian of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginia Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American Presidents such as John

Adams. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress(国会), or on any subject that had not to do with everyday, practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus, unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe.

11. Why didn’t Washington go to college?

A. His family could not afford it.

B. A college education was rather uncommon in his time. C. He didn’t like the young Virginian gentlemen.

D. The author doesn’t give any reason.

12. Washington felt uncomfortable in Congress debates because he__________.

A. lacked practice in public speaking

B. felt his education was not good enough

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A. It is here

B. Here is it

C. Here you are

D. No, you can’t

C. didn’t like arguing and debating with people D. felt that debating was like intellectual training

13. The reason why Washington didn’t visit France was probably that he__________.

A. didn’t really care about going

B. didn’t know French leaders

C. couldn’t communicate directly with the French leaders D. was too busy to travel

14. According to the author, __________.

A. Washington’s lack of formal education placed him at a disadvantage in later life

B. Washington should have gone to France even though he could not speak French C. Washington was not as good a president as Adams, Jefferson or Madison D. Washington was a model for all Virginian gentlemen

15. The main idea of the passage is that Washington’s education __________.

A. was of great variety, covering many subjects

B. was probably equal to those of most young gentlemen of his time C. may seem poor by modern standards, but was good enough for his time D. was rather limited for a president

Passage 2

Like most people, I was brought up to look upon life as a process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important discovery: giving – away makes life so much more exciting. You need not worry if you lack money. This is how I experimented with giving –away. If an idea for improving the window display of a neighborhood store flashes to me, I step in and make the suggestion to the storekeeper. One discovery I made about giving –away is that it is almost impossible to give away anything in this world without getting something back, though the return often comes in an unexpected form. One Sunday morning the local post office delivered an important special delivery letter to my home, though it was addressed to me at my office. I wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation. More than a year later I needed a post – office box for a new business I was starting. I was told at the window that there were no boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long waiting list. As I was about to leave, the postmaster appeared in the doorway. He had overheard(无意中听到) our conversation. “Wasn’t it you that wrote us that letter a year ago about delivering a special delivery to your home?” I said yes. “Well, you certainly are going to have a box in this post office if we have to make one for you. You don’t know what a letter like that means to us. We usually get nothing but complaints.”

16. From the passage, we understand that __________ .

A. the author did not understand the importance of giving until he was in late thirties

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B. the author was like most people who were mostly receivers rather than givers C. the author received the same education as most people during his childhood D. the author liked most people as they looked upon life as a process of getting A. giving means you will lack money

B. the excitement of giving can bring you money C. you don’t have to be rich in order to give D. when you give away money, you will be rich A. in writing

B. in person

D. about the neighborhood

17. According to the author __________ .

18. The author would make the suggestion to the storekeeper __________ .

C. in the window display

19. When the author needed a post – office box, __________ .

A. he had to put his name on a waiting list B. he wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation

C. many people had applied for post – office boxes before him D. he asked the postmaster to make one for him A. it was the special delivery B. it was the post – office box

C. it was the note of appreciation he wrote D. it was he who wrote him a letter a year ago

Passage 3

Children in the United States are exposed to many influences other than of their families. Television is the most significant of these influences, because the habit of watching television usually begins before children start attending school.

Parents are concerned about the lack of quality in television programs for children. The degree of violence in many of these shows also worries them. Studies indicate that, when children are exposed to violence, they many become aggressive or insecure.

Parents are also concerned about the commercials during programs for children. And some parents feel that these shows should not have any commercials at all because young minds are not mature enough to deal with the claims made by advertisers.

Educational television has no commercials and has programs for children that many parents approve of. The most famous of these is Sesame Street, which tries to give preschool children a head start in learning the alphabet(字母) and numbers. It also tries to teach children useful things about the world in which they live.

Even though most parents and educators give Sesame Street and shows like it high marks for quality, some critics argue that all television, whether educational or not, is harmful to

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20. In reply to the postmaster’s question, the author said __________ .

children. These critics feel that the habit of watching hours of television every day turns children into bored and passive(被动的) consumers of their world rather than encouraging them to become active explorers of it.

21. Which of the following statements is NOT based on the passage?

Passage 4

There was a bad storm last night. Power lines were blown down by the high winds.Electric service was cut to more than a thousand homes,stores,and offices in the area.As a result,the two telephones on Dwayne Lederer’s desk have been ringing all day.He works in the public relations office of the utility company that provides electricity for the region.

When service is interrupted, as it was by last night’s storm,Dwayne has to inform the public what the company is doing about the problem.He issues statements to the press,radio,

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A. Parents are worried about the influence from television on their children. B. Television has much influence on children.

C. Both parents and their children like watching educational television. D. Some critics think that television is no good for children. A. They become the victims of social violence.

B. They spend hours watching television instead of doing school work. C. The programs make the children lose interest in the world.

D. The programs make the children spend too much of their parents’ money. A. they think that their children are not old enough to handle advertising B. commercials teach children alphabet and numbers C. commercials help to sell products D. they don’t like commercials

A. it does have the same commercials as others B. it offers programs for both children and their parents C. many parents like the programs it offers for their children D. children can learn some school subjects before they go to school A. Watching Too Much Television May Be Harmful to Young Minds B. Television Is More Harmful than Educational C. Television’s Influence on Children E. More Education Television

22. In what ways do children suffer from television?

23. Parents would not like their children to see commercials because __________ .

24. Educational television is widely appreciated because __________ .

25. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

and TV about the progress of repair work. He also answers dozens of phone calls from customers who want to know when their electric service is going to be restored.

Right now he’s talking to the maintenance section. The supervisor is telling him where the crews are working and how long it will take to complete the repairs. His second phone is ringing,,and he picks it up as soon as he hangs up the first phone.This time it is a customer,and Dwayne is able to tell her that her electricity will be restored in an hour or less.Before he finishes the call, the other phone is ringing again.

Dwayne isn’t always as busy as he is today. He spends a great deal of his time writing stories about the utility company and placing them in the local newspapers.Of course the stories show the company in a favorable light. At other times,he takes visitors through the company’s plants.He has also been working on a new project. He’s arranging to visit schools in the area to explain to the students how electricity is generated and distributed. He thinks this will help the public to understand some of the company’s polices.

Public relations is a field that has grown very rapidly in recent years.People have become aware of the effect that industry has on their lives.Now there are movements to protect the environment and to protect consumers. Many companies have found that they need to explain their policies to the public.Some of them have found it necessary to respond to bad publicity.Tourism and entertainment businesses have slways needed favorable publicity to attract customers.

Dwayne worked as a reporter on a local newspaper for several months after he graduated from school. At the same time, the management of the utility company decided that it was necessary to do a better job in public relations.The company hired several men and women to fill vacancies in the public relations department.Dwayne was interviewed and chosen for one of the positions.

26. The company Dwayne works for______________. A. deals with public relations B. is a power supplier of the region

C. has vacancies in the public relations department D. is responsible for weather forecasting

27. The customers are ringing Dwayne to complain about_______________.

A. the last night’s bad storm B. the interruption of electric service C. the wrong information about the weather

D. the ptoblems in the statements he has issued to the press,radio,and TV. 28. Dwayne does a lot of things for the company expect__________________.

A. writing stories about the company B. explaining to the students about electricity

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C. helping repair the power lines D. answering phone calls from customers 29. Dwayne used to work________________.

A. as a teacher at the local school B. in a telephone company C. as a newspaper reporter D. for an entertainment business

30. The best title for this passage would be____________________.

A. Public Relations B. A Utility Company C. Mr Dwayne Lederer D. Terrible Power Failure

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

31. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but __________ the police.

A. called in

B. calling in

C. call in

D. to call in

32. Although Jack made a foolish mistake, we __________ at him.

A. ought to have laughed C. ought to laugh

B. oughtn’t to have laughed D. should not to laugh

33. In no circumstance __________ .

A. smoking should be allowed on the campus B. should smoking b allowed on the campus C. should smoking allowed on the campus D. should smoking allow on the campus

34. we desire that the tour leader __________ us immediately of any changes in plans.

A. inform A. to that Highlands.

A. But for human patients.

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B. For all

C. Above

D. Except for

37. Scientists say it may be five or ten years __________ it is possible to test this medicine on

B. informs

C. informed C. in that

D. has informed D. except that

35. These two areas are similar __________ they both have a high rainfall during this season.

B. besides that

36. __________ my love of landscape, nothing could persuade me to spend another day in the

A. since B. before C. after D. when

38. __________ is no reason for dismissing him.

A. Because he was a few minutes late

B. Owing to a few minutes being late

C. The fact that he was a few minutes late D. Being a few minutes late 39. Dieters should try to reach and __________ a reasonable weight.

A. contain

B. secure

C. reserve

D. maintain

40. They claim that __________ 1,000 factories closed down during economic crisis.

A. sufficiently

B. approximately

C. considerably C. came to C. comment

D. properly D. came over D. other

41. I __________ an interesting news item in yesterday’s Times.

A. came across B. came up A. impression

B. reaction

42. I was stunned by the news, and my initial __________ was anger.

43. We are interested in the weather because it __________ us so directly --- what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.

A. benefits

B. affects

C. guides

D. effects

44. That probably explains why public opinion is broadly __________ euthanasia (安乐死), or at least certain forms of it.

A. in relation to A. at heart

Section B

Another useful method for improving your reading is the ability to reflect on what is being presented. Readers ___46___ the material that they have read not simply to understand it, ___47___ to interpret, analyze, and critique this information. Readers use several different methods to help them reflect such as careful note – taking, synthesis ( 综合). And analysis.

Careful note – taking on your reading material ___48___ while you read. Pausing periodically to ___49__ about important claims or ideas, ___50___ details, or questions about unclear concepts. The act of note – taking will help you to reflect about the content of the document, and the notes you keep will ___51___ an archive that you can refer to in the future.

Synthesis is the ability to take what are ___52___ seeming irrelevant points and put them together into a meaningful, new whole. Synthesis may occur during your reading, or it may tale place after you have read a document in its entirety.

Analysis moves synthesis one step ___53___ , encouraging a reader to carefully examine

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B. in contrast to B. in person

C. in excess of C. on purpose

D. in favor of D. by nature

45. She was __________ a very affectionate person.

thoroughly the points ___54__ , and how they are synthesized. After readers analyze a passage or a whole text, they ___55__ regarding the document, either generally agreeing or disagreeing with its message. (205 words)

46. A. study 47. A. and

B. reflect on B. but also

C. consider

D. think D. yet D. should occur D. keep note D. linked D. regard as D. at first D. forwardly D. to make D. hold the view

C. moreover C. have to begin C. take notes C. associated C. consider as C. first hand C. further C. consider

C. having made

48. A. must take place B. may start 49. A. make note 50. A. relevant 51. A. act as 52. A. firstly

B. write note B. connected B. serve as B. farther

B. to begin with B. being made

53. A. in advance 54. A. to be made

55. A. take a position B. insist on PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1. 了解对方最近的学习情况. 2. 你的学习情况.

3. 请对方说说提高水平的经验.

大学英语B模拟试题5

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

1. --- Hello, may I talk to the manager about the price? --- __________ .

A. Sorry, he is out at the moment C. Sorry, you can’t

B. No, you can’t D. I don’t know

2. --- Can I borrow your camera for a couple of days? --- __________ .

A. Yes, you may borrow B. Yes, go on

C. Sure, here you are. Enjoy your journey

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D. It doesn’t matter

3. --- Mr. Chairman, could I raise a point about the plan? --- __________ .

A. Yes, Dr Chock C. Yes, I hope not

B. I think so, either D. No, I have no idea

4. --- Sorry to interrupt, but can you give me another copy of the handout? --- __________ .

A. No, of course not B. Certainly

C. I’m sorry to hear that

D. By no means, but it’s impossible 5. --- Do you mind if I join you? --- __________ .

A. I’m very happy to do so C. Please do

B. Never mind D. Oh, I can’t

6. --- My grandmother’s taken ill and I’ve got to go down to the hospital. --- __________ .

A. We’re going to the same place

B. Very sorry to hear it. I hope it’s nothing serious C. Really?

D. Let me go with you

7. --- Well done. Congratulations on your success. --- __________ .

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A. Thank you very much

B. Oh, no, no

D. Sorry, I couldn’t any better

C. No, I didn’t do very well

8. --- That man alone over there – who is he? --- __________ .

A. He is a student C. A driver, I suppose

B. He is Doctor Took D. He’s drunk

9. --- Well, it’s getting late. I must be going. Thank you again for inviting me to the party. --- __________ .

A. Oh, it’s so late C. Oh, so soon?

B. Thank you for coming D. I really had a happy time

10. --- I want go to New York. What’s the fare? --- ___________ .

A. Pardon me?

B. I’m sorry

D. I’m not understanding

C. Yes, I don’t understand

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jerry really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late.

Why do we go wrong about our friends – or out enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “you’re a lucky dog”. Is he really on your side? If he says, “You’re a lucky guy” or “You’re a lucky gal”, that’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck.

How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says square with the tone of voice? His posture(体态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.

11. From the questions in the first paragraph we can learn that the speaker __________ .

A. feels happy, thinking of how nice his friends were to him B. feels he may not have “read” his friends’ true feelings correctly C. thinks it was a mistake to have broken up with his girl friend, Helen D. is sorry that his friends let him down

12. In the second paragraph, the author uses the example of “You’re a lucky dog” to show that __________ .

A. the speaker of this sentence is just being friendly

B. this saying means the same as “You’re a lucky guy” or “You’re a lucky gal” C. sometimes the words used by a speaker give a clue to the feeling behind the words D. the word “dog” shouldn’t be used to apply to people 13. This passage tries to tell you how to __________ .

A. avoid mistakes about money and friends B. bring the “dog” bit into our conversation

C. avoid mistakes in understanding what people .tell you D. keep people friendly without trusting them

14. In listening to a person, the important thing is __________ .

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A. to notice his tone, his posture, and the look in his eyes B. to listen to how he pronounces his words

C. to check his words against his manner, his tone of voice, and his posture D. not to believe what he says

15. If you followed the advice of the writer, you would __________ .

A. be able to get the real meaning of what people say to you B. avoid and mistakes while talking with people who envy you C. not lose real friends who say things that do not please you D. be able to observe people as they are talking to you

Passage 2

Why was Bastille important to the citizens of Paris? The building of the Bastille had been started in 1370 under Charles V. By the seventeenth century it had stopped to be important for defense. Cardinal Richelieu turned it into a prison. It was not an ordinary prison to punish common crimes. Its huge doors closed only on enemies of the King. The Bastille’s workings were secret. Prisoners were taken to it in closed vehicles. Soldiers on guard duty had to stand with their faces to the wall. No talking was allowed. Worst of all, a prisoner never knew if he would be there a day, a week, a year, or forever. Only the King’s letter could set him free.

Over the years the number of arrests by King’s letter had become fewer. By the time of its fall, most of the prisoners were writers who had written against the corruptions (贪污腐败) of the government. Voltaire, the famous French writer, spent a year there in 1717 ~ 1718, and another 12 days in 1726.

For those who believed in free speech and free thinking, the Bastille stood for everything evil. The day it was captured, only seven prisoners were found inside. Still, the Bastille was hated by the people. It was a symbol of the King’s complete power. `

16. The Bastille had been a prison __________ .

A. since the time of Charles V B. since 1370

C. before the seventeenth century D. since the time of Cardinal Richelieu

A. Anyone who did something wrong could find himself suddenly in the Bastille. B. The Bastille was only for those who were opposed to the King. C. Things done in the Bastille were hardly known to people outside. D. Voltaire was twice put in the Bastille. A. a large number of prisoners

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17. According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?

18. At the time of its fall, the Bastille housed __________ .

B. a lot of writers who had been against the government

C. some dozens of people who believed in free speech and free thinking D. only a few prisoners

A. All prisoners in the Bastille had to stay there for life.

B. Over the years the number of prisoners in the Bastille was getting more and more. C. The King could put people in, or let them go out, as he wanted.

D. At the time it was captured, there were so few prisoners in it that it meant little to

19. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

the people.

20. This passage mainly __________ .

Passage 3

Almost every family buys as least one copy of a newspaper every day. Some people Five hundred years ago, news of important happenings – battles lost and won, kings or subscribe to as many as two or three different newspapers. But why do people read newspapers? rulers overthrown (推翻) or killed – took months and even years to travel from one country to another. The news passed by word of mouth and was never accurate. Today we can read in our newspapers of important events that occur in far away countries on the same day they happen.

Apart from supplying news from all over the world, newspapers give us a lot of other useful information. There are weather reports, radio, television and film guides, book reviews, stories, and of course, advertisements. The bigger ones are put in by large companies to bring attention to their products. They pay the newspapers thousands of dollars for the advertising space, but it is worth the money for news of their products goes into almost every home in country. For those who produce newspapers, advertisements are also very important. Money earned from advertisements makes it possible for them to sell their newspapers at a low price and still make a profit.

21. The phrase “subscribe to” in the first paragraph means “__________”.

A. go to the newspaper stand and buy B. send their own news stories to

C. agree to buy for a specific period of time D. become faithful readers of A. widespread

B. found among a few families

A. tells how the prisoners were controlled by the King B. tells how little was known about the Bastille C. shows the inner workings of the Bastille D. gives a brief history of the Bastille

22. The habit of reading newspapers is __________ .

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C. not popular D. uncommon

23. Before the time of the newspaper, __________ .

A. bad news traveled quickly and good news slowly

B. few people cared about events that took place in far away countries C. kings and rulers were often overthrown or killed D. news was passed from one person to another A. wasted

B. not much

D. of no use to anyone

24. The author seems to agree that money spent on advertisements is __________ .

C. well spent

25. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Five hundred years ago it took a long time for news to reach other countries. B. Newspaper advertisements turn people’s attention away from their products. C. The news that we read in newspapers is mainly about new products.

E.When newspapers are sold at a low price, the newspaper producers will lose money.

Passage 4

A 15-year-old boy, who was first found guilty of theft at the age of 12, was convicted of stealing 22 charity boxes yesterday from local shops .He was arrested while he was dressed as a woman, and he was pretending to be a representative of the Charity Help Aids.

The boy had been arrested 80 times before, and neighbours say that he had committed over, 1,000 offences. One local person said ,“He’s always in court. We’ve had enough of him.” He had been sent to a young people’s prison on two occasions and had been convicted eight times—for burglary, robbery and criminal damage.

At the trial the jury heard evidence from the shop owners. One of them had finally called the police because of what he had said after his mobile phone rang. He had answered the call and had started swearing. “It was only at that point, ”the shop owner said, “That I realized it was not the usual lady who collects the boxes.”

After the verdict, his mother,who had given evidence in the case,said that she was unable to control her son. The judge told the court that the problems of the family could be due to the absence of a father.

The judge will sentence the boy next Tuesday. Questions 31——35

26. The boy stole from _________________ .

A. shops B. charity shops C. charity boxes in shops D. offices 27. He stole __________________.

A . 80 boxes B. 15 boxes C. 1,000 boxes D. 22 boxes

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28. He had been sent to prison ___________. A. twice B. 80 times C. 22 times D. 1,000 times

29. When did one of the shop owners realize the boy was a fake (冒充的)charity lady ? A. When the boy’s phone rang. B. When the boy was dressed as woman. C. When the boy began swearing (骂人). D. When the boy wanted to run away.

30. The judge said the reason for the problems was __________________ . A . the boy’ s father B. the absence of the boy’s father C. the boy ’s mother D. the boy himself

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section there are 15incomplete 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.

A. had done

B. would do D. has done C. so

D. but D. are D. overheard D. will study

D. from those ones

31. If only he __________ what I tell him, but he won’t.

C. would have done A. and

32. Five minutes earlier, __________ we could have caught the last train.

B. or

33. A suitcase with shirt, trousers and shoes __________ stolen from the car.

A. have been A. overhear A. studies

B. has

C. was

34. They talked in whispers, but still, I couldn’t help but __________ their conversation.

B. to overhear B. studied

C. overhearing C. study

35. Her wish was that he __________ at Beijing University at once. 36. The furniture in his room is quite different __________ in yours.

A. from those

B. from that

C. from that one

37. The government official explained that there’s no point ___________ about the cultural gap in that city.

A. to worry A. giving

B. with them worrying C. in worrying B. Having given

D. worry D. To be given

38. __________ such a good chance he planned to learn more.

C. Having been given

39. I’d almost given up hope of finding a house I liked, and then suddenly this one __________ .

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A. turned over A. contribute A. cultivate

B. turned up B. promote B. raise

C. turned on C. refer C. adopt

D. turned down D. matter D. acquire

40. Not only are cars involved in most of the traffic accidents, but they also __________ . 41. David and Sheila are unable to have children, but they’re hoping to __________ a little boy. 42. As you know, when college students __________ their future employment, they often think

of status and income. A. apply

B. demand B. sensitive

C. anticipate C. severe

D. suppose D. solemn

43. Alice is a __________ person and never makes any unreasonable demands.

A. sensible

44. Not __________, with youth unemployment so high, some school – leavers with qualifications fail to find jobs.

Section B

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage, For each bland 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.

Homesickness is very common among students away from home – even those who had previously been away at overnight camp or traveled far away. There is a difference between being away from home for 8 weeks and being gone for 8 months. There is also a difference between ___46___ home for a while (knowing you will be going back) and the start of leaving ___47___ (knowing your returns may never be the same again). Feeling homesick dies not make you less mature or mean you are not ready to be ___48___ . If you feel homesick, talk to your friends at school about it. ___49__ are they are feeling the same way. ___50___ family and friends back home, but make sure you ___51___ new relationships at school. If your homesickness will just not ___52___ and does not seem to be getting better after a few months at school, speaking with a counselor might help. Also, remember that going home for the first visit may be difficult ___53___ changes in yourself or your family. Old conflicts do not just disappear ___54___ you go to college, and new ones may ___55___ . Again, if things are too stressful for you to handle alone, talk to a counselor. (210 words)

46. A. abandoning 47. A. for good 48. A. yourself

B. leaving B. lonely

C. being away C. impermanent C. of your own

D. heading for D. all the time D. on your own D. Make sure

B. temporarily

A. obviously A. affair

B. surprisingly B. accident

C. particularly C. incident

D. normally D. emergency

45. She is quite capable and can be depended on in an __________ .

49. A. Most likely B. It’s impossible C. Chances are

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50. A. Keep in touch with

C. Keep contact in

51. A. go with

B. Contact with C. go over

D. go through D. develop D. resulting in D. provided D. merge

D. Communicate

B. go away

52. A. have built 53. A. thanks to 54. A. if

55. A. surface

B. are establishing C. formed B. because of B. unless

B. arise from

C. once

C. owing to C. give rise to

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1. 你的近况.

2. 请对方帮你购习英语语法书. 3. 邀请对方方便时来访.

大学英语B模拟试题6

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

1. --- Can I help you with the bag? --- __________ .

A. No, no. I can take it myself C. Sorry, you can’t

B. Thank you D. No, I’m all right

2. --- Hello, I’d like to speak to Mark, please. --- __________ .

A. Yes, I’m Mark C. It’s me here

B. This is Mark speaking D. This is me

3. --- Can you go out with us for dinner this evening? --- __________ .

A. No, I already have plans B. Thanks a lot but I’m busy tonight C. No, I really don’t like being with you D. I’m ill, so I shouldn’t go out for dinner

4. --- Sorry, I must be leaving now, because there’s a meeting. --- __________ .

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A. Oh, no, you can’t

B. Yes, you can leave if you like

C. Do you really have to go? Couldn’t you at least stay for another cup of tea? D. Oh, no. I don’t understand

5. --- I’d like to book a flight to Shanghai, please. --- __________ .

A. No, of course not

B. Do you mind if I said no? D. You can’t. We are busy

C. Yes, sir, single or return?

6. --- Excuse me, is this the right direction for the school? --- __________ .

A. Well, no, you’re going in the wrong direction B. No, don’t ask me C. No, I don’t know D. Don’t go this way

7. --- May I see your tickets and passports, please? --- __________ .

A. No, you can’t C. here they are

B. Yes, you can D. No, they are mine

8. --- Do you mind if I take a couple of hours off this afternoon? --- __________ .

A. Never mind

B. OK, but what for? D. Yes, but I don’t care

C. Yes, please help yourself

9. --- Hello, is that Shanghai Airlines? --- __________ .

A. Yes, can I help you? C. Yes, you’re right

B. Yes, what do you want? D. Yes, right number

10. --- Sorry I kept you waiting. --- __________ .

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

One silly question I simply can’t stand is “How do you feel”. Usually the question is asked

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A. I’m sad

B. I don’t care D. No, not at all

C. That’s all right. There’s no hurry

of a man in action – a man on the go, walking along the street, or busily working at his desk. So what do you expect him to say? He’ll probably say, “Fine, I’m all right.” But “you’ve put a bug in his ear” – maybe now he’s not sure. If you are a good friend, you may have seen something in his face, of his walk, that he did not realize that morning. It starts him worrying a little. First thing you know, he looks in a mirror to see if everything is all right, while you go merrily on your way asking someone else, “How do you feel?”

Every question has its time and place. It’s perfectly acceptable, for instance, to ask “How do you feel?” if you’re visiting a close friend in the hospital. But if the fellow is walking in both legs, hurrying to make a train, or sitting at his desk working, it’s no time to ask him that silly question.

When George Bernard Shaw, the famous writer of plays was in his eighties, someone asked him “How do you feel”, Shaw put him in his place. “When you reach my age”, he said, “either you feel all right or you’re dead.”

A. show one’s consideration for others C. are proper to ask a man in action A. a man working at his desk B. a person having lost a close friend C. a stranger who looks somewhat worried D. a friend who is ill A. be praised for his efforts C. not be bothered A. cheerfulness

B. never be asked any question

D. be discouraged from working so hard

C. ability

D. politeness

B. are a good way to make friends D. generally make one feel uneasy

11. According to the writer, greetings, such as “How do you feel?” ________ .

12. The question “How do you feel?” seems to be cored and suitable when asked of _______ .

13. The writer seems to feel that a busy man should __________ .

14. George Bernard Shaw’s reply in the passage shows his _________ .

B. cleverness

15. “You’ve put a bug in his ear “means that you’ve __________ .

A. made him laugh C. made fun of him

B. shown concern for him D. given him some kind of warning

Passage 2

Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person think of going on the stage is “Don’t!”. But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, although the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students who show promise and talent are accepted, and the course lasts two years. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a theatrical company(剧团), usually as an assistant stage manager. This means doing

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everything that there is to do in the theatre and occasionally acting in very small parts. It is very hard work indeed, the hours are long and the salary is tiny.

Of course, some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and success without this long and hard training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove past in his car. He stopped and got out to speak to the girl. He asked if she would like to go the film studio to do a test, and she thought he was joking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took the producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious. The test was successful. And within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day. But chances like this happen once in a blue moon!

A. sought after by too many B. too difficult for young people C. for slim people only

D. one can go into without special training

16. From the very beginning, the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession _______ .

17. For someone who feels he must act, it is very likely that _________ .

A. he will become a film star at long last B. he will become a stage manager C. he will be well paid A. at work in a bicycle factory C. going to a film studio

D. he will end up without any success B. driving past him in her car

18. The film producer found Connie Pratt one morning when she was _________ .

D. waiting for a bus

19. A few weeks after the test. Connie Pratt found herself ________ .

A. the most famous actress of the world B. playing the leading female role in a play C. as famous as the greatest actor of the world D. no less famous than the leading actor of the day A. this is something which happens once in a while B. this is a highly profitable chance C. this is something highly possible D. this is a very rare chance

Passage 3

Soldiers and other military people wear uniforms with various other symbols to indicate their status. But in the business world everyone wears more or less similar suits, and you cannot tell at a glance who ranks higher or lower than another. So how do people in the business world show their superiority?

An attempt to study this was made by two researchers using a series of silent films. They

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20. The concluding sentence “chances like this happen once in a blue moon” means ________ .

had two actors play the parts of an executive (經理) and a visitor, and switch roles each time. The scene had one man at his desk playing the part of an executive, while the other, playing the part of a visitor, knocks at the door, opens it and approaches the desk to discuss some business matter.

The audience watching the films was asked to rate the executive and the visitor in terms of status. A certain set of rules about status began to emerge from the ratings. The visitor showed the least amount of status when he stopped just inside the door to talk across the room to the seated man. He was considered to have more status when he walked halfway up to the desk, and he had the most status when he walked directly up to the desk and stood right in front of the seated executive.

Another thing that affected the status of the visitor in the eyes of the observers was the time between knocking and entering. For the seated executive, his status was also affected by the time between hearing the knock and answering. The quicker the visitor entered the room, the more status he had. The longer the executive took to answer, the more status he had.

A. how business is conducted by an executive and a visitor B. how to tell the differences between an executive and a visitor C. how to tell businessmen at a glance D. how businessmen indicate status

A. The executive has a higher status than the visitor. B. Military people wear uniforms but the businessmen do not. C. A study revealing a set of rules about the status of businessmen. D. It is a good method to use a series of silent film in research. A. the less it affected his status

B. the lower his status D. the higher his status B. the less it affected his status D. the more it affected his status

21. The experiment designed by the two researchers aimed at finding out __________ .

22. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?

23. Having entered the room, the closer the visitor approaches the executive, __________ .

C. the more it affected his status A. the higher his status C. the lower his status

24. The longer the seated man was in answering the knock, __________ .

25. Which statement is NOT true?

A. Soldiers wear uniforms with various symbols so that one can tell their status at a glance. B. In the experiment, one actor played the executive while the other played the seated man.

C. Business people wear similar suits.

D.The audience watching the film rated the executive and the visitor in terms of status.

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Passage 4

Paper was invented by the Chinese in the first century AD.Paper was not made in southern Europe until about the year 1100. Scandinavia——which now makes a great deal of the world’s paper——did not begin to make it until 1500. Most paper is made from wood. Paper-making is an important industry and paper from Britain is sold to many countries such as Australia and South Africa.Some of the wood used in the British paper making industry comes from trees grown in Britain,but wood is also bought from other countries such as Norway.One tree is needed for every four hundred copies of a forty-page newspaper.If half the adults in Britain buy one daily paper,this uses up over a thousand trees a day.All over the world,trees are world, trees are being cut down faster than they are being planted, so there may be a serious need for paper at the beginning of next century .

When we think of paper, we think of newspaper, books, letters and writing paper.But there are many other uses.Only half of paper is used for books,and newspaper,etc. Paper is very good for keeping you warm.Each year,more and more things are made of paper. But the latest in paper making seems to be paper houses.

26.Wher was paper invented?

A. In China. B. In southern Europe. C. In Scandinavia. D. In Britain.

27．Scandinavia began to make paper__________. A. in 1100 B. in 1400

C. in 1500 D . in the first century 28.Every four hundred copies of a forty-paper newspaper will need _____________.

A .half a tree B. one tree C. two trees D. more than one tree 29. All over the world, trees are being cut down___________than they are being planted.

A . more slowly B. much faster C. much more slowly D. faster

30. The latest things made of paper are___________.

A. chairs B. tables C. clothes D. houses

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section there are 15incomplete 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. The match was cancelled because most of the members __________ a match without a standard court.

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A. objected to having

B. objected to have D. were objected to having B. is found D. has been found B. would prepared D. must be prepared

C. were objected to have A. you can find C. can you find

32. Nowhere else in the world __________ more attractive scenery than in Switzerland.

33. This is a very difficult operation. It is essential that you __________ for emergency.

A. are to be prepared C. be prepared

34. Most insurance agents would rather you __________ anything about collecting claims until

they investigate the situation. A. don’t do A. be

B. didn’t do B. is

C. would not do C. was

D. do D. were D. There being

35. Her sun – tanned face suggested that she __________ in excellent health. 36. __________ evidence that language acquiring ability must be stimulated.

A. It being

B. It is

C. There is

37. Having been asked to speak at the convention __________ .

A. some notes were prepared for Dr. Smith B. Smith prepared some notes

C. The convention members were pleased to hear Dr. Smith D. Some notes were prepared by Dr. Smith A. could have enjoyed C. have been enjoying A. facilities

B. had enjoyed D. are enjoying C. instruments

D. equipment

38. Ever since the Smiths moved to the suburbs a year ago they __________ better health.

39. People are spending more of their income on goods such as cars and household ________ .

B. appliances

40. Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former home, is now a tourist __________ that draws more than

600,000 visitors every year. A. store

B. attraction

C. appointment

D. arrangement

41. Food was in short __________ ; women stood in line for hours for a bucket of drinking water.

A. store

B. provision

C. reserve

D. supply

42. Being the __________ sponsor of this competition, he has got great opportunities for advertising his products.

A. principal

A. feeling

B. chief B. attitude

C. main C. emotion

D. primary D. mood

43. I don’t want to talk about it now. I’m not in the __________ .

44. Mary had prepared carefully for her English examination so that she could be sure of passing it on her first __________ .

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45. Latin America has an __________ labor force and natural resources.

Section B

The proficient athlete possesses natural sporting abilities and very good physical coordination, but ___46___ these physical assets he/she must be in superb(杰出的) physical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) ___47___ fitness as: “The ability to ___48___ your normal daily tasks with vigour (活力) and alertness (机警) and without undue (过度的) fatigue (疲劳), with enough energy ___49___ in reserve to cope with any emergencies that may arise or to follow the leisure pursuits (追求) of your choice”, ___50___ is the most important of the benefits of physical fitness. That is being in superb physical condition. That is what we are urging you to ___51___.

Physical exercise reduces the intensity of many of many illnesses or the risk of developing ___53___ the benefits of physical fitness good health is a universal goal. We will guide you them, thus, ___52___ you to achieve what the WHO defines as fitness.

to achieve that goal. Look at the essential benefits of physical fitness listed below and take the road ___54___ them! Set gaining all the benefits of physical fitness as your great health achievement. A complete exercise program must contain ___55___ two types of training to be successful in helping you attain the benefits of physical fitness.(211 words)

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

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46. A. what’s worse 47. A. defines 48. A. do

49. A. leaving 50. A. which 51. A. contain 52. A. allowed

53. A. Among

B. in addition to B. describes B. carry on B. leaves B. that

B. obtain

C. in addition C. rephrases C. perform C. what C. sustain B. allowing

D. having been allowed C. Of

D. Within

B. of achieving D. to being achieved C. under

D. below

C. having left

D. except that D. puts D. exert D. left D. because D. attain

A. wealthy

B. abundant

C. scattered

D. deposited

C. to be allowed

B. In

54. A. to achieve

C. achieving

55. A. the followed B. the following

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1. 告诉对方你将参加英语四级考试. 2. 询问对方如何做准备. 3. 请对方建议一些参考书

大学英语B模拟题1答案及部分注解

Part I Use of English (20 points)

1.从本题的对话可看出，第一句话人想见校长，但校长此时列法见他，礼貌的回答需表示歉意，并说明理由，因此最佳答案是A。

2.本题的提问者是想借用对方的词典，如果对方乐意出借自己的词典，最佳的回答是C。Help yourself在这里的意思是“尽管用吧”。

3.本题的问句是在询问对方是不是罗伯特﹒李先生，如果回答是肯定的，最佳的选择是A。这是电话里的一种惯用语。

4.本题的提问者在礼貌地用“Excuse me, sir”询问布朗博士的办公室在哪里，因此回答也需要有礼貌。如果是否定的回答，不知道布朗博士的办公室在哪能里，最好要向提问者提及什么地方可得到帮助，所以最佳的选择是D。

5本题的提问者在赞扬玛丽的连衣裙很漂亮，同时也询问约翰的情况，对赞扬的典型回答是thank you，同时还需要提供有关约翰的信息，因此选择C。

6从本句的问句和回答看，该句是出现在服务场所，说话人在询问对方想买什么，因此选择A。

7本题的第一说话人想请对方去喝咖啡。如果不接受邀请，礼貌的方式是要表示歉意或感谢并说明理由。如果回答是肯定的，通常礼貌的方式是要表示感谢，并表示自己接受对方的邀请，因此最佳的选择是B。

8本题的提问者在询问对方是哪里人，用的动词是mind。如果对方不介意，最佳的选择是D。

9从本题的第一说话人说的话看，情景是在餐馆。说话人想看菜单，并抱怨已经等候多时。服务员在递菜单时常说here you are，因此最佳的选择是C。