大工《大学英语》模拟试卷B

2009年3月份《大学英语 3》课程考试模拟题二考试形式：闭卷试卷类型：（B）

Part I Vocabulary & Structure（本大题共25小题，每小题1分，共25分）

Section A (1-5 BCCBB 6-10 ACBCC 11-15 ACBBB)

Directions: Choose the ONE that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the sentence.

1. Living on an isolated farm, they do not see anybody for weeks on end. B

A．in the end B．continuously C．off and on D．endlessly

2. I was at a complete loss as to how I could help him out without hurting his pride. C

A．at a price much lower than the original coat B．quite useless C．rather uncertain D．quite unprepared

3. With a school record like yours I’m puzzled why you didn’t try for a university scholarship? C

A．I’m shocked B．I’m amazed C．I feel confused D．I feel pity

4. He had been compelled to give up much of his time to housework. B

A．ordered B．forced C．persuaded D．frightened

5. You’ll catch on to the job after you’ve been here awhile. B

A．get the job B．become able to do the job C．like the job D．finish the job

6. It is difficult to keep up a conversation with some who only says “Yes” or “No”. A

A．to continue B．to start C．to hold up D．to stir up

7. These courses, if properly conducted, will stimulate the minds of the students. C

A．refresh B．renew C．excite D．encourage

8. Let’s pool our resources and get the job done quickly. B

A．use up B．put together C．conserve D．store up

9. The landlady could not accommodate us because all her rooms were booked. C

A．adapt us B．put up with us C．put us up D．help us

10. The economic crisis has seriously affected French exports. C

A．stimulated B．simulated C．reduced D．increased

11. What he is after is neither money nor fame, but the satisfaction of seeing his students grow up into useful builders of socialism. A

A．in pursuit of B．looking after C．trying to do D．advocating

12. The train will depart from Platform 2 at 3:45 on Tuesday morning. C

A．arrive B．stop C．leave D．derail

13. The heat causes the reaction to be accelerated. B

A．to be facilitated B．to become quicker and quicker C．to slow down D．to be stopped

14. Of the many plans submitted, the committee selected the plan that seemed most feasible. B

A．possible B．practicable C．probable D．permissible

15. A judge must be detached when weighing evidence. B

A．interested B．disinterested C．separated D．discouraged

Section B ( 1-5 DCBCB 6-10 BCACD)

Directions: Identify the one that needs correction.

1.The announcement of a possible enemy air raid on the radio sent the whole town into underground shelters, D

A B C

but it turned out being a false alarm.

D

2. The commander gave orders that all medical supplies would be delivered before noon. C

A B C D

3. What you have told me about Mr. Bloggs confirm me in my suspicion that he ill-treats his wife. B

A B C D

4. Benjamin West was an eighteenth-century American artist who influenced British painters just so much as he C

A B C

did other American artists.

D

5. Whether he is proven innocent or found guilt, his involvement in the case has lost him a lot of votes. B

A B C D

6. He is opposed to the project for the reason why it is not feasible for the time being. B

A B C D

7. In its Sealab program, the United States has studied the possibility of having people to live beneath the ocean.

A B C D C

8. If you turn off the main road here and you will come to a small hill from where you can see the lake. A

A B C D

9. Your nervous system reacts to what you imagine to be true on much the same way that it does to real C

A B C D

experiences.

10. Now that he is working much harder, I don’t think he’ll have any trouble to pass the entrance exams. D

A B C D

Part II Reading Comprehension （本大题共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）

Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Passage 1

For most mere mortals (凡人)，publishing 466 books would be impossible even in dozens of lifetimes. But the remarkable Isaac Asimov had produced such an output during his 41-year book career and showed no signs of slowing down even at his old age.

Many of Asimov’s science and science fiction works deal with space travel --- such as his well-known Foundation Trilogy (三部曲) --- yet despite this, Asimov would be perfectly happy never leaving his Manhattan apartment, where he lived with his wife, psychiatrist(精神病医生) --- author Janet Jeppson. “I travel in my writing to the far ends of space,” he would say, “so I don’t have to travel in real life.” Even if invited, he wouldn’t want to go.

But he happily supported the space movement, serving on the NSS Board of Governors (理事会).

Asimov, a workaholic who said he wanted to end his days “face down on my typewriter,” spent eight hours a day, seven days a week typing.

The Russian-born son of American immigrants, Asimov (1920―1992) began writing science fiction at age 11. His first story appeared in print when he was 18. As he continued writing, he completed college, earning a Ph.D. in chemistry.

Known mainly as a science fiction writer, Asimov was also an essayist, editor, journalist, biographer (传记作家) and humorist. Over the years, he'd owned dozens of awards, including the title Grandmaster of Science Fiction.

1. How could Isaac Asimov be such a prolific (多产的) writer during his lifetime? D

A. He began writing science fiction at age 11.

B. He published his first work at age 18.

C. He seldom left his Manhattan apartment.

D. He spent almost all the time writing.

2. Which of the following words best describes Isaac Asimov’s personality? C

A. Quiet.

B. Funny.

C. Work-centered.

D. Strange.

3. How do you understand Isaac Asimov’s home life?B

A. He was a hermit (隐士).

B. He was a family man.

C. He hated social life.

D. He didn’t care about his family.

4. What was the major topic in most of his books? A

A. Space exploration.

B. Star wars.

C. Computers.

D. Mysteries of the sea world.

5. What do the achievements made by Isaac Asimov teach us? C

A. In order to be successful, you have to be a workaholic.

B. Imagination plays an important role in creative writing.

C. Passion and hard work lead to success.

D. It is important to publish at a young age.

Passage 2

Is your job doing harm to your health? If you are like a lot of American workers today, you experience a significant amount of stress in work. Stress doesn't just make you unhappy at work. It can affect your health. Doctors say people under stress have higher blood pressure, even when they are away from work. And they are at a higher risk for death from any cause than those who are more relaxed.

How do you know if your job could be a risk to your health? Some danger signs include difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty waking up in the morning, forgetfulness, aches and pains for no apparent reason, a desire to eat less or tendency to eat poorly, loss of interest in activities, etc. Everyone has bad days in which they feel many of these symptoms, but if you have noticed several of them, and you have experienced them for months, you may need to do something.

If you notice these signs in yourself or your beloved one, check with your doctor to eliminate other possibilities. If the cause does appear to be stress, you should try to make time for yourself away from work. Try relaxing in a warm bubble bath, listening to music, and shutting out the world for a while.

1. According to the passage, ____________. A

A. many American workers are under stress lately

B. almost all people know how to get rid of stress

C. most people go to doctors for help with stress

D. it is sure that our work is doing harm to our health

2. How does stress at work affect your life? A

A. It makes you unhappy at work.

B. It always affects your health.

C. It makes you worry all the time.

D. It keeps you from working well.

3. Which of the following is mentioned as a sign that your job is unhealthy? C

A. Sudden aches and pains.

B. Frequent bad days.

C. Trouble remembering.

D. Loss of time to relax.

4. When should you do something about your problems? B

A. When you’ve been told by others that you should do something.

B. When you’ve noticed several bad symptoms over a long time.

C. When you’ve let stress affect your friendships or life at work.

D. When you’ve visited a doctor and he has told you to leave work.

5. What can you do if you’ve noticed some of th e signs of stress? A

A. See a doctor and try to relax more.

B. Change to another less stressful job.

C. Assume much fewer responsibilities.

D. Take up a hobby like playing music.

Passage 3

In the United States, it is not normal to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it's a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance.

In social life, time plays a very important role. In the US guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But this is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten.

The meaning of time is different in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently. To be on time is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not on time, they may be regarded as not polite or not fully responsible. In the US no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour; it would be bad-mannered. A person who is five minutes late is expected to apologize. If he is less than five minutes late, he will say

a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.

1. If you telephone someone early in the day, it means _______ D ____.

A. you are expected to explain why

B. you are not kind enough

C. you want to show your concern for him

D. you have a very important matter to discuss

2. The expression “a matter of life and death” means ________A____.

A. an issue of the greatest importance and emergency

B. a very important appointment

C. a matter of whether someone should live or die

D. a strong desire to communicate

3. In the US guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded ________ A____.

A. if the invitation to a dinner party is not extended early enough

B. if the invitation to a dinner party is extended too far in advance

C. if the invitation to a dinner party is not extended repeatedly

D. if the invitation to a dinner party is extended to too many people

4. The word “misunderstanding” can be explained as _____B_.

A. failing to attend a party

B. failing to understand correctly

C. standing in one’s way

D. standing on one's own feet

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A_

A. In the US it’s normal to keep someone waiting for some time.

B. In the US it’s not polite to keep someone waiting for an hour.

C. In the US one is always expected to be on time.

D. In the US one is expected to apologize if he is five minutes late

Passage 4

Ours is a big world, and full of many different people. People with many varying (不同的) points of view are often running up against others who have different opinions. Those of us who smoke are just one group of many. Recently, the activism (采取行动) of non-smokers has reminded us of the need to be considerate (体谅的) of others when we smoke in public.

But, please! Enough is enough! We should like to remind non-smokers that being polite is a two-way street. If you politely request that someone not smoke you are more likely to receive an agreeable response than if you give an ugly look and say something unkind. If you speak directly to someone, you are more likely to get what you want than if you complain to the management.

Many of us have been smoking for so long that we sometimes forget that others are not used to the smell of burning tobacco. We’re human, and like everyone else, we occasionally offend unknowingly. But most of us are open to friendly suggestions and comments, and quite willing to change our behavior to accommodate others.

Smokers are people, too. We laugh and cry. We have hopes, dreams, and aspirations. We have children, mothers, and pets. We eat our hamburgers (汉堡包) with everything on them and give respect to the flag at Fourth of July picnics. We hope you'll remember that the next time a smoker light up in public.

1. The purpose of the first paragraph is ______. D

A. to inform the reader of the bigness of the world

B. to declare that the author belongs to the group of smokers

C. to tell non-smokers that smokers will be considerate

D. to reveal the author’s reason for writing this essay

2. What does the second sentence in the second paragraph imply? C

A. We should go on two different roads.

B. We have different ways of doing things.

C. Being polite to each other is a mutual thing.

D. We can smoke and sometimes we will not smoke.

3. According to the author, how can you get an agreeable response from smokers if you don’t feel like someone smoking beside you? D

A. Complain to his boss.

B. Tell him directly that you hate smokers.

C. Keep from complaining but do something to suggest your feelings.

D. Tell him politely that you are not used to smoke.

4. According to the author, why do some smokers smoke in public? B

A. Because they cannot stop from smoking.

B. Because they forget that others do not like the smell cigarettes.

C. Because they are humans and they cannot avoid offending people.

D. Because there is no law against it.

5. How does the author try to persuade the reader? B

A. He uses reasons.

B. He appeals to people’s feelings.

C. He gives examples in his argument.

D. He simply states his opinion.

Part III Cloze（本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）

Directions: In this section there is a passage with 20 blanks. For each blank there are three choices marked A, B, and C on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.

(1-5 ABACC 6-10 BDDCA 11-15 ADDCA 16-20 BABDD)

It was five o’clock i n the morning and I was already running. It was just the first of two training (1) ________ for the day. I had (2) _________ got up. I pulled on a woolen sweater to (3) _______ the cool morning breeze and headed for practice, but my brain felt like it was still asleep. We were trying to (4) _________ the hot and sticky summer weather. It would get increasingly hot (5) __________ the day time until the temperature started to cool after the sun (6) _________, and then I would run again.

My coach was riding a bicycle behind me. His presence (7) __________ kept me from lying down beside the road. He used to say: Practice and practice a billion times before I could become (8) ___________! He demanded (9) __________ than the best from us. That required unmatched discipline and (10) _________ to training.

“Pick up the pace a little,” he (11) ________ from behind. I did so without any (12) ________ for what I was doing. The training made me indifferent (13) __________ the pain in my legs from yesterday’s exercises. A little over an hour later, I could see my destination, the massive stadium (14) __________ the distance on a hill and I tried to (15) _______ my fatigue, knowing it

would soon be over. I (16) ____ and entered the stadium, almost (17) __________. It was then past 6 o’clock and it was (18)

_____________ hot.

My coach (19) _________ his watch and said with a frown, “This is not (20) ________ for a promising young athlete like you.” I lowered my head, pretending to feel shame.

1. A. sessions B. sections C. amounts D. sequences A

2. A. increasingly B. instinctively C. intentionally D. intensely B

3. A. keep out B. keep back C. keep on D. keep to A

4. A. clash B. strike C. beat D. win C

5. A. on B. past C. throughout D. altogether C

6. A. left B. set C. sunk D. seated B

7. A. along B. aloud C. available D. alone D

8. A. absolute B. complete C. sound D. perfect D

9. A. everything less B. everything but C. nothing less D. nothing but C

10. A. commitment B. development C. guidance D. appeal A

11. A. encouraged B. enhanced C. engaged D. encountered A

12. A. amusement B. acquisition C. passion D. desire D

13. A. on B. at C. in D. to D

14. A. off B. or C. in D. from C

15. A. overcome B. welcome C. break D. triumph A

16. A. asserted B. persisted C. appreciated D. persuaded B

17. A. out of my breath B. out of my mind C. out of my sense D. out of my conscience A

18. A. being B. getting C. making D. letting B

19. A. tested B. marked C. proved D. checked D

20. A. questionable B. considerable C. advisable D. acceptable D

Part IV Writing（本大题共1题，共15分）

Directions: Write a short piece about The Advantages of Bicycling to Work. In your writing be sure to include the following points:

Bicycling to work

(1)lighten the burden on public transportation

(2)save time (no need to wait or to change)

(3)save fuel

(4)do not pollute the air

(5)do one’s health good

Please write no less than 100 words.

The End!

Bicycling to Work

Today in China as well as in many other countries, many people ride a bike to work. This, I think, is a good practice.

For one thing, it lightens the burden on public transportation, which is already too crowded. For another, it saves time. As public transportation is overburdened, it often takes a lot of waiting to get on a bus and to transfer from one bus line to another. In addition, cycling has no need for fuel and therefore does not in the least pollute the air. It benefits not only the rider himself but also the residents of the whole community. What’s more, cycling is good for people’s health. Nowadays,

with the automation of factories and offices, work, to many people, means button-pressing. What better exercise could such workers have than cycling to and from work?

In a word, cycling to work is good for the rider and for our environment.