广东自考学士学位英语考试模拟试题及答案三
广州学位英语试题及答案
广州学位英语试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. A) What is the man going to do?A. Go to the library.B. Go to the cinema.C. Go to the concert.B) What does the woman suggest?A. Visiting the museum.B. Watching a movie.C. Having dinner together.答案：1. A 2. C2. A) Why does the man apologize?A. He is late for the meeting.B. He lost the woman's book.C. He forgot the woman's birthday.B) What will the woman probably do next?A. Go to the bookstore.B. Buy a new book.C. Return the man's call.答案：1. B 2. A二、阅读理解（共30分）阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。
Passage 1In recent years, the number of people studying abroad has been increasing rapidly. Many students choose to go abroad for higher education to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the world and to improve their language skills.3. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The trend of studying abroad is declining.B. The reasons for studying abroad are diverse.C. The number of students studying abroad is growing.答案：3. CPassage 2The Internet has transformed the way we communicate, learn, and work. It has made information more accessible and has provided new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.4. What impact has the Internet had on our lives?A. It has made communication more difficult.B. It has limited access to information.C. It has changed the way we interact and work.答案：4. C三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项填入空白处。
2023年广东省学士学位英语统考试卷及答案
2023年6月成人高等教育本科毕业生申请学士学位外国语水平考试（广东）Paper One 试卷一(90m inutes)Part Ⅰ Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions: There are 15 short imcomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1.Client: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Smith?Secretary:____________A. Hello. Thanks for calling.B. Speaking, please.C. Hello. Who’re you, please?D. I’m sorry. He’s at a meeting now.2. Roommate A: I wish you wouldn’t have your radio so loud.Roommate B:_____________A. I’m afraid so.B. It’s none of your business.C. Sorry! Is it disturbing you?D. Really? It’s not my fault.3.Mary: We’re having a few people over for a dinner Friday. We’d love to have you.Tom:____________A.Oh, I’d love to . But I’m afaid.B.Oh, really! What time should I come?C.No. I have to prepare for the exam.D.Yes. Though I have to take the exam.4. Son: I’m terribly sorry. Mom. I’ve broken an Italian vase.Mom: _________A. Oh, what a shame!B. Oh, dear. How awful it is!C. Oh, th at doesn’t matter.D. Oh, I’m so sorry about that.5. Jane: Hello.Danny: Hi, Jane.Is John there, please?A.No. He’s not here at the moment.B.No. He’s away. Call back later.C.Sorry. I don’t know where he is .D.Sorry. He’s not here right now. Any message?6. Teacher: You’re late again!Student: Sorry, ______________A. I won’t do that anymoreB. but it’s my own business.C. I’m afaid I’ve oversleptD. but I need more sleep7. Guest: Oh, it’s ten o’clock. I must be leaving now.Host: _________A.It’s OK. Please walk slowly.B.Why do you want to go now?C.Yeah, it’s really late. Do as you like.D.Won’t you s tay for another cup of tea?8. Cathy: Do you mind opening the door for me ?Robert: __________.A. Yes, I’ll do it.B. It’s nothingC. That’s all rightD. Not at all9. Katherine: Haven’t seen you for ages, Linda! How are you getting on? Linda: Quite well. And you?Katherine: Pretty good. How’s your husband?Linda: Oh, w e’ve got divorced.Katherine: ____________A. Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that.B. What a shame!C. It’s really a problem.D. Hope you’ll get better.10. Customs officer: Could I have your name, please?Passenger: It’s Paine, Sarah Paine.Customs officer: ________?Passenger: It’s P-A-I-N-E.A. How do you spell your last nameB. What’s your last name, pleaseC. How to pronoune your last nameD. How could I speak your last name11. Stranger: ____________. Do you know where the nearest bank is , please?Resident: Sure. It’s on King Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenue. Stranger: Thank you.A. Help meB. Forgive meC. Excuse meD. Trouble you12. Mary: Peter, would you like to go to a party this Sunday?Peter: _______. What kind of party you mean?Mary: It’s a birthday party.A. Sounds goodB. Looks niceC. Seems all rightD. Feels great13. Susan: That’s a beautiful skirt you have on!Lily:_________.A.Actually, I don’t like it very muchB.Oh, thank you . I just got it yesterdayC.Yes. But it isn’t so as you saidD.No, it’s not that beautiful . Yours is better14. John: May I use your computer this afternoon, Susie?Susie: Sure, but I have to finish typing my term paper today.John: _________ .A. Do as you pleaseB. Oh, I’m sorryC. Thank you just the sameD. Never mind it15. Patient: I feel terrible today. My stomach doesn’t feel well a t all.Doctor: _________ .A.You should take something for itB.That’s too bad for your healthC.It serves you rightD.Remember. Don’t do that againPart Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or nufinished statements. For each of them . there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage oneM ichael Phelps has already been considered by some as the greatest all-around competitor in the history of his sport. At the 2023 U.S. Trials, Phelps qualified for Athens in six individual events across every possible stroke. He finally earned five titles of Olympic champion. Should Phelps match Mark Spitz’s record in Athens or Beijing in 2023, he will earn a ＄1 million bonus from his sponsor. Michael Phelps was born to June 30, 1985. His father was a good athlete, and passed his ability on to his kids.Michael’s coach told Michaelc’s mother that her son was a raretelent.Long-limbed with big hands and feet, he took to instruction very well, loved to work hard and never seemed nervous is competition. By all accounts, his frame is perfect for a swimmer. His big hands and feet are like paddles in the water. The butterfly is his signature stroke, but he’s shown the ability to dominate in any event.In 1999,Michael broke a record in the 200-meter butterfly for the 20-year-old age group at th Junior Nationals.At 15, Michael became the youngest swimmer to compete Sydney Olympics for the U.S.in 68 years. In an astonishing performance, he medaled six times and set five world records. Michael won the 200-meter butterfly with a new world mark, and also turned in record times in the 100-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley (混合泳)—doing so on the same day, which was a first in swimming history.Outside of his swimming career,Michael was a normal teenager.He didn’t like getting out of the bed in the morning; but refused to slow down once his day began.Michael has his sights set on more than Olympic glory.He wants to transform his sport the way other great athletes like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have.16.Which of the following is the biggest achievement of Michael Phelps so far?A. An all-around competitor in the history of swimming.B. Breaking of a record in the 200-meter butterfly.C. Six individual events across every possible stroke.D. Five titles of Olympic champion.17. From Paragraph 1 it can be inferred that the passage waswritten_______.A. right in 2023B. at a time between 2023 and 2023C. just before Athens 2023D. immediately after Athens 202318. Michael Phelps turned to be the youngest American swimmer_______.A. in 1999, when he broke a record in the 200-meter butterflyB. in 2023,when he attended Athens 2023C. in 2023, when he attended Sydney OlympicsD. in an astonishing performance at home in the U.S.19. ________hating to get out of his bed in the morning, Michael Phelpswouldn’t slow down once his day began.A. AsB. ThoughC. OnceD. Despite of20. The last sentence of the passage tells us that Michael Phelps is soambitious as to ___________.A. win many more gold medals for the U.S.B. remake history of his sport like M.Jordan and T.WoodsC. become the greatest world record breaker in sport historyD. be by far the greatest sportsman with Olympic gloryPassage TwoMost personnel managers agree that job interviews are one of the least objective recruiment methods.But the advantages of testing are not going to change the attraction of the interview to employers . The appeal of the interview has everything to do with the human factor.Most people believe that they are a reasonable judge of character and trust their instinctive feeling. We might use some kind of test to aid theselection process, but we usually pick a candidate who interviews well, has good qualifications and impressive work record.But suppose the candidate lies or is less than completely honest. “This can be a serious problem for employers”, explains Alan Conrad, Chief Executive at Optimus Recruiment. “The most difficult liars to find are those who tell half-truths rather than complete lies.”Research shows that up to 75 percent of resumes are inaccurate on purpose. The most common practice is omission.Interviewer should therefore concentrate on areas of uncertainy such as gaps between periods of employment and job descriptions that seem strange. “Focusing on these areas will force candidates to tell the truth or become increasingly dishonest. This is usually when people signal their anxiety by their body language. Sweat on the upper lip, false smiles and nervous hand movements all indicate discomfort.”Conrad does not suggest an aggressive policy-style interview technique , but insists that close inspection of a resume is absolutely essential. Only by asking the right questions can you confirm the suitability of the candidate or put pressure on those who are being less than completely honest.21. The best title of this passage can be ___________.A. How to Catch Out the Dishonest CandidateB. How to Find a Job by TricksC. Disadvantages of Job InterviewsD. Advantages of Job Interviews22. The liars hard to recognize are those who tell___________.A. complete truthsB. complete liesC. partial truthsD. mainly truths23. How were the job applicants able to lie without being detected?A. By leaving out some necessary informationB. By providing more information than needed.C. By using their body language.D. By telling some unbelievable lies.24. In order to pick up a qualified and an honest candidate, Conradsuggests that we _____.A. examine the resumes carefullyB. inspect the candidates aggressivelyC. correct the resumes intentionallyD. compare one’s resume with others’25. What is the author’s attitude towards job interviews?A. Most objectiveB. Too subjective.C. SuspiciousD. Credulous.Passage ThreeOur world is wonderful with birds that are absolutely amazing and unbelievable.One kind of such birds is the coot—a clumsy bird so unloved that its name implies something of an old fool.”The bird has a remarkableability to recognize amd count its eggs,” says behavioral ec ologist Bruce Lyon of the University of California at Santa Cruz. Coots need to be tricky because of the nunsual way the animals. Compete: One coot will put its eggs secretly into another’s nest to trick the host into raising the invader’s eggs. But nest owners use their wits to fight back, Lyon finds.Over four summers, Lyon monitored 400 coot nests near Williams Lake in central British Columbia, tagging the eggs with a marker. Of these , 160 coot nests received eggs from unrelated coots. The hosts generally were not fooled, however,. About half the time, coot parents rejected thestrange eggs completely, usually by burying them deep in the nest.“Foreign eggs were not disappearing by chance ---and that can only mean the birds were recognizing them, ”Lyon says. Apparently , the coots were alerted by the unfamiliar colors and patterns on the foreign eggs. In other cases, the parents pushed the foreign eggs to an unfavorable position at the border area of the nest, where there is less heat for hatching.Even if a mother coot didn’t remove the foreign eggs from her nest, she continued to lay a normal hatch number of her own eggs, despite theapparent extra foreign eggs. Lyon thinks that means the coots somehow kept a count of both their own eggs an d the suspicious ones. “That coots can distinguish their own eggs from the foreign ones is a rare but very convincing example of counting wild animal world,” the ecologistconcluded.26. The meaning of the bird’s name “coot”probably is __________.A. wonderful and amazingB. unusual and remarkableC. secret and unbelievableD. old and silly27. In the passage, “foreign eggs” refers to _________.A. the eggs of the nest ownersB. the eggs of the invadersC.the eggs from foreign countriesD. the eggs unable to be hatched28. Which of the following is the particular way coots often compete?A. To steal some eggs from other nests.B. To put their own eggs into others’ nests.C. To hatch other coots’ eggs.D. To protect their own eggs.29. Which would the nest owners do with the foreign eggs according to thepassage?Ⅰ. Burying them deep in the nests.Ⅱ. Pushing them aside to an unfavorable area.Ⅲ. Hatching them as their own.A. Ⅰ.onlyB. Ⅱ.onlyC. Ⅰ.land Ⅱ.D. Ⅰ.,Ⅱ.and Ⅲ.30. Which of the following is the particular ability the ecologist believes thatthe coot has?A. To trick other coots.B. To fight back the tricks.C. To be alert to the foreign eggs.D. To recognize and count its owneggs.Passage FourNational Aviation and Space Administration (NASA) and its partners in the Inter-national Space Station have agreed in principle to let a 28-year-old South African become the second paying tourist on the orbitingoutpost, the U.S. space agency said on Tuesday.Internet magnate Mark Shuttleworth signed a contract on Dec.4 with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency(RASA) to fly aboard a Soyuz space taxi to the station in April 2023, almost exactly a year after lionaire Dennis Tito became the first to experience space as a paying guest.NASA spokeswoman Kristen Larson said by telephone:”We’ve agreed in principle to the flight of Mr. Shuttleworth. However, there are some final details that need to be taken of .”Larson would not say what detailsneeded resolving , but said the station’s international partners---including the space agencies of Russia, Europe, Japan and Canada---had drafted a set of requirements for space travelers covering “physical ability,psychological ability, language ability” and “length and appropriateness of training.”Outgoing commander Frank Culbertson of the space station said the new crew replacing his was going to be extremely busy. “The station is forworkers, and it puts an additional burden on the crew to have people up here that are not doing science or conducting experiments that areproductive. This is a workplace, a laboratory, a research facili ty,” he said. Space Adventures chief Eric Anderson said he could not disclose what Shuttleworth was paying for the trip, but added that a Russian official had been quoted as saying the price was no worse than Tito’s fare, which was widely reported to be ＄20 million.31. Who was the first space tourist according to the passage?A. Kristen Larson.B. Eric Anderson.C. Mark Shuttleworth.D. Dennis Tito.32. Which of the following is NOT included in the requirements for spacetravelers?A. Sufficient experience in conducting laboratory work.B. Enough long and proper training for flight.C. Mentally and physically healthy enough.D. Communicative skills in language.33. Why is the space station reluctant to receive more paying touristsaccording to Frank Culbertson?A. Because the space station is n’t big enough for the paying tourists.B. Because as a place for doing research, the staton should be highlyefficient.C. Because a paying tourist may be ignorant of the space research work.D. Because the paying tourists have to pay too much to gain spaceexperience.34. “An outgoing commander”can probably be one who __________.A. is extremely capableB. is going to be out of dutyC. is a supervisor over the space station workD. has his own crew members35. To be the second paying space tourist ,one has to primarily____.A. receive necessary training voluntarilyB. pay a sum of money no less than Tito’s fareC. pay a sum of money less than Tito’s fareD. do more mental and physical exercisesPart Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(20 points)Directions:There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that bestcompletes the sentence.Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.36. If workers had been paid decent wages, profits________so great.A. would beB. were not to beC. wouldn’t have beenD. wouldhave been37.If students can’t focus on the spoken word of the teacher, they not onlylose______to learn; they actually lose ability to learn.A. needB. wishC. desireD. power38. There is nothing _____ about a native English-speaking teacher exceptthat he speaks English easily and well.A. particularB. specialC. specificD. especial39. I ________ that most people who wanted to buy our newspaper were either moving or getting married.A. worked outB. figured outC. spoke outD. broke out40. The Eiffel Tower, symbol of innovative technique at the end of the 19th century, has ____ its universal image.A. maintainedB. preservedC. storedD. continued41. Amazon is ________the largest remaining rainforest area left on our planet.A. so farB. by farC. thus farD. as far as42. The best thing ________ happened to me was finding my best friend, Katrina.A. whatB. asC. thatD. which43. Life presents many barriers, and all too often those who work hardest may not receive great__________.A. rewardsB. grantsC. allowanceD. praise44. Now almost all the parents want their children to leam the piano or the violin, _______ their children are willing or not.A. no matter whetherB. no matter ifC. howeverD. whatever45. Homework in American schools is often minimal _________ the children have plenty of time to watch television.A. such thatB. so thatC. thatD. because46. It is largely thanks to the variable climate in England ____ the English pay so much attention to the work on their homes and gardens.A. whereB. thatC. in whichD. for which47. Life on Earth is _______ varied and complex.A. amazinglyB. amusedlyC. amazedlyD. amusingly48. In terms of education systems, one cannot say that one system in one country is better than____.A. that of anotherB. anotherC. one of anotherD. one another49. When I started applying to colleges, I definitely had no idea what I wanted to _____in.A. studyB. majorC. stayD. gear50. The new immigrants found it hard to _________ themselves to the climate of the country.A. adoptB. adaptC. regulateD. coordinate51. One day while looking for a job, I _______ the Chicano Youth Center, which offered me an after-school job.A. dropped by.B. dropped outC. dropped downD. dropped off52. The newly promoted assistant manager . expressed a wish to be__________ to the London branch.A. exchangedB. transmittedC. transferredD. moved53. The relationship between China and India has been ________ studied recently.A. originallyB. extremelyC.violentlyD. intensively54. Over a third of the population in that African country was estimated to have no _____ to the health service.A. excessB. successC. processD. access55. When he arrived at the village, he found _________ the aged and the sick at home.A. none butB. anyone butC. nothing butD. no other than56. Wh ich sport is the most expensive ___ training equipment, players’ personal equipment and uniforms?A. in place ofB. in terms ofC. by means ofD. by way of57. ________ your jacket, please. The room is very warm.A. Take offB. Take afterC. Take upD. Take on58. It started raining , so she ______ the nearest house.A. made forB. make offC. made upD. made out59. Those who failed in the entrance examinations are likely to ________ their failures to bad luck.A. contributeB. attributeC. distributeD. retribute60. The new findings by the research crew suggested that the government’s housing plans______ not practicable.A. beB. should beC. wasD. were61. In this company fewer and fewer employees are willing to do ______ they are asked to .A. whatB. whichC. thatD. whether62. The spy was supposed to _______disguised as a woman in the supermarket.A. escapeB. escapedC. have escapedD. had escaped63. The lady was made_________ on the floor waiting for ten minutes before attended to .A. to standB. standC. standingD. stood64. A doctor , along with a group of young nurses, ________ going go demonstrate the heart operation process.A. isB. areC. willD. shall65. When the young man was about to speak, his friend looked athim,_________ to lock up his mouth.A. as regardsB. asC. as forD. as if66. _________, we made a plan for the future study.A. Summarized our present workB. Summarizing our presnet workC. Having summarized our present workD. Being summarized our present work67. Tom Smith wished that his parents______ih the stricken area when the earthquake occurred.A. were notB. are notC. have not beenD. had not been68. Some people are not so much interested in what a man does_______how he came to choose that particular line of work.A. asB. soC. likeD. when69. the proposal that business companies_________guided by professionals for their new scheme of developments was accepted without disagreement.A. beB. areC. wasD. were70. The doctor ________me to the danger of not getting enough rest while working overtime.A. alertedB. remindedC. ledD. persuaded71. It seems quite unbelievable that a man like Jeremy could be ______ in questionable deals.A. participatedB. takenC. involvedD. lost72. The lady’s appointment would be terminated as of September 29, unless ________ to that time she requested a hearing.A. superiorB. inferiorC. priorD. junior73. The dean of the Physics Department ________ for the university library many outstanding private book collections.A. separatedB. contributedC. distributedD. secured74. Large amount of oil imports puts a heavy burden on the country’s gold_______.A. storageB. reserveC. conservationD. preservation75. The ultimate goal of this dance college is to fully bring out the st udents’ artistic.A. capacityB. potentialC. possibilityD. likelihoodPart Ⅳ Cloze Test(10 points)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage.For each numbered blank, there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.A daily dose of laughter may be good for the heart because it makes blood vessels work more efficiently. Depression, ______ the other hand, can raise the risk of dying from heart failure, a separate study found. The two studies, _____ at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Florida, show how psychological factors can __________ a person’s health.“We don’t recommend that you laugh and not exercise, _________ we do recommend that you try to laugh on a regular basis. Thirty minutes of exercise three times a week, and fifteen minutes of laughter on adaily________ Is probably good for the vascular(脉管的)system,”saidDr.Michael Miller.Miller and his colleagues at the school _______ two movies. One humorous, _______stressful, to twenty healthy volunteers and tested the function of their blood vessels. The researchers specifically looked at the lining of the vessels and found that blood ________ was reduced in fourteen of the twenty volunteers after stressful movie cuttings. But blood flowed more freely in nineteen of the twenty subjects_____ they laughed at funny movie segments. Average blood flow increased 22% during laughter, and ______ during mental stress, the researchers told the meeting.76. A.at B.on C. in D. by77. A.presenting B. to present C. presented D. presents78. A.influence B. interrupt C. effect D. affect79. A.but B.otherwise C.nevertheless D.still80. A.base B.based C.basis D.basic81. A.exhibited B.showed C. illustrated D.displayed82. A.other B. second C.two D.one83. A.flow B. vessel C.pressure D.function84. A.during B.since C. when D.while85. A.lowed B.decreased C. lessened D.loweredPaper Two 试卷二（30 minutes）Part V Writing (15 points)Directions: You are to write in 100-120 words about the title “My Ideal Job”.You should base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1.什么是你心目中抱负的工作？说明理由。
2024广东学士学位英语考试真题及答案
2024广东学士学位英语考试真题及答案2024 Guangdong Bachelor's Degree English ExamPart 1: Listening Comprehension (30 points) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the 4 possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. He wants to open a window.B. He has a headache.C. He feels hot.D. He wants some water.2. A. 10:10.B. 10:30.C. 11:00.D. 11:30.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passages and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, read the 4 possible answers on your paper, and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.3. A. In a library.B. In a museum.C. In a restaurant.D. In a concert hall.4. A. It is about a famous director.B. It is about a new movie.C. It is about old movies.D. It is about a movie theater.Part 2: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice of the answer to the questions.Passage 1Humans have flourished on Earth for thousands of years, but it feels like the past 100 years have brought the most significant changes to our way of life. From tech-savvy cities to high-speed transportation, here are some of the ways that modern life is worlds away from that of our ancestors.5. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The history of humans on Earth.B. The significant changes in modern life.C. The differences between modern life and that of our ancestors.D. The benefits of tech-savvy cities.6. What do we know about humans from the passage?A. They used to live in tech-savvy cities.B. Their way of life has changed dramatically in the past century.C. They prefer high-speed transportation.D. They lived with their ancestors.Passage 2The Internet has changed the way we live, work, and communicate. With just a few clicks, we can connect with people from all over the world or find information on any topic. As convenient as this is, it also brings challenges such as privacy concerns and online security threats.7. What is the main point of the passage?A. The benefits of the Internet.B. The challenges the Internet presents.C. The convenience of online communication.D. The security threats of the Internet.8. How has the Internet changed our lives according to the passage?A. It has made communication more difficult.B. It has made finding information more time-consuming.C. It has provided more privacy.D. It has made connecting with others easier.Part 3: Writing (30 points)Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition of 200-300 words based on the pictures below. In your composition, you should include:1. A brief description of the pictures.2. Explain why the situation is happening.3. The possible implications of the situation.Remember to write clearly, neatly, and legibly.Sample Answer:The two pictures depict a man working late at night in an office while his family is waiting at home. In the first picture, the man is shown typing on his computer with a cup of coffee beside him, while in the second picture, his wife is looking worriedly at a clock and his children are waiting for him at the dinner table.The situation is likely happening because the man is under a lot of pressure at work and has a deadline to meet. He is sacrificing his time with his family to finish his work and ensurethe success of his project. This is a common occurrence in today's society, where work demands often take precedence over family time.The implications of this situation are significant. The man may feel guilty for neglecting his family and missing out on important moments with them. His family may also feel lonely and neglected, leading to feelings of resentment and frustration. This could strain their relationships and have long-term effects on their emotional well-being.In conclusion, the pictures highlight the struggle many people face in balancing work and family life. It is essential to find a healthy work-life balance to ensure both personal and professional success and happiness.。
广东2024学位英语考试真题及答案
广东2024学位英语考试真题及答案全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1The 2024 Guangdong University Entrance English Test - A Kid's PerspectiveHey guys! I'm Tommy, a 5th grader who just took the big university entrance English exam in Guangdong this year. My older sister is applying to colleges, so I tagged along to see what all the fuss was about. I've gotta say, that test was no joke! There were reading passages, grammar questions, and even an essay portion. I'm just a kid, but I'll do my best to break it down for you.The Reading SectionThis part had a few different reading passages about topics like science, history, and culture. The passages weren't super long, but they used some pretty big vocabulary words that even I had trouble with. Words like "ubiquitous" and "ephemeral" - what do those even mean?!After each passage, there were comprehension questions testing if you understood the main ideas and important details. Those weren't too bad if you read carefully. But then there were questions about the author's tone, purpose, and which statements from the passage supported certain ideas. Those inferencing questions were tricky!I had to really read between the lines and use my critical thinking skills, just like my English teacher is always reminding us. Overall, the reading section tested if you could understand academic texts at a pretty high level. I give it a solid 7/10 on the difficulty scale.The Grammar GangNext up was the grammar section - my personal nemesis! There were questions testing our knowledge of verb tenses, adjective clauses, parallel structure, and more. As an elementary student, I'm still learning a lot of those grammar rules in my own language, let alone English.Some of the questions asked us to identify the errors in sentences. For example:"The scientist who experiment was a success will present her findings."Can you spot what's wrong there? The verb "experiment" should be "experimenting" to match the subject. Tricky stuff!Other questions tested advanced grammatical concepts like the subjunctive mood (huh?!) and reduced relative clauses. I'm still fuzzy on what those even are! Let's just say the grammar part made my brain hurt. I'll give it a 9/10 difficulty rating for sure.The Unstoppable EssayJust when I thought the test couldn't get any harder, we made it to the essay portion. Could you believe they asked college applicants to write a persuasive essay analyzing a complex social issue? In English?! As if coming up with a thesis statement and supporting arguments isn't hard enough in my native language.The essay prompt was something like: "Many developed nations are experiencing a rise in political polarization and a breakdown of civil discourse. What are the underlying causes of this phenomenon and what steps can societies take to address it?"Come on, how is a 10-year-old kid supposed to intelligently discuss political polarization? That just sounds like some fancy grown-up words put together. I ended up just writing about howpeople should be nicer to each other and find common ground. Hey, it's not great, but I tried!For anyone actually taking this test to get into university, you'd better brush up on your academic writing skills. Being able to clearly express complex ideas in English with proper organization, grammar, and vocabulary is no joke. I'll give the essay a 10/10 on the uh-oh difficulty scale.The Final VerdictOverall, the 2024 Guangdong Graduate Entrance English Test was no walk in the park. It really tested your ability to understand, analyze, and produce English at a high academic level. All those reading comprehension skills, grammar rules, and essay writing techniques they drill into our heads in school? Yeah, those all came into play in a big way.As an elementary student, I may have been in over my head just a little bit. But I gave it my best shot and had fun getting a sneak peek into the life of a university applicant. You older kids out there better study hard because this test is brutal!If you put in the hard work though, you'll build the English skills to slay this exam. Then you'll be off to a great university and maybe even become fluent in English one day. Just don't forgetthe kid who struggled through a preview of the big test. Leave some snacks for me when you make it big, okay?That's all I've got, folks! This has been Tommy's 2024 Guangdong Graduate Entr ance English Test Exposé. Check your admissions booklets for the real answer keys because this kid is still a few years away from being able to solve those zingers. English tests are hard, but hopefully this gave you a kid's-eye view into what it's all about. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some grammar drills to review...篇2The 2024 Guangdong Entrance Exam for English ThingyHi everyone! My name is Xiaoming and I'm a 5th grader. This year I had to take the Guangdong Entrance Exam for English Proficiency Test. That's a really long name so I'm just going to call it the English Thingy.The English Thingy was really hard! I had to study a whole bunch to get ready for it. My teacher Miss Li made us practice listening, reading, writing and speaking in English every day for months before the test. I don't really like English that much but I worked really hard because I want to go to a good middle school.On the day of the test, I was super nervous. My mom made me a special breakfast with my favorite congee and pickled radishes to help me feel better. I double and triple checked that I had enough pencils and erasers in my pencil case. I almost forgot my water bottle but my dad reminded me at the last second. Phew!The test had four sections just like Miss Li said - listening, reading, writing, and speaking. I'll tell you all about each one.ListeningThe listening part was first. We had to put on these huge headphones that made my ears sweat. The recording played different conversations and passages and we had to bubble in the correct answers on a answer sheet.Some of the conversations were pretty easy, like this one:Woman: Excuse me, where is the bathroom?Man: Go down this hallway and turn right. The bathroom is the second door on your left.Woman: Thank you.The question asked where the bathroom was located. I bubbled in "second door on the left" for that one.But others were super hard and confusing. Like this one about the weather:Meteorologist: A strong cold front is approaching the region from the northwest, bringing freezing temperatures and snowfall tonight through Tuesday morning. Residents should prepare for hazardous driving conditions and power outages. Stay indoors if possible and avoid any unnecessary travel.I got super lost with all the meteorologist words like "front" and "hazardous." I probably got that one wrong.ReadingAfter listening, we moved on to the reading section. This part had longer passages that we had to read and then answer comprehension questions about them.One passage was about the history of the bicycle. That one was kind of boring but the questions were pretty easy if you read it carefully. Like "When was the first bicycle invented?" and "What were early bicycles made of?"Another reading was way more interesting - it was a story about a girl who accidentally got shrunken down to the size of an insect! She had all these adventures in her own backyard, getting chased by spiders and helping her ant friends carry crumbs. Atthe end she figured out the cure to turn back to normal size. I loved that story and the questions about it were fun.WritingThen it was time for the writing part. We had to write a short essay in English of at least 150 words. The prompt asked us to write about an experience that taught us an important lesson.I wrote about the time I overslept and missed the school bus because I was up too late playing video games the night before. I learned my lesson about time management and making sure to get enough sleep. Miss Li was always telling us to "eat AT the desk, not ON the desk" which means don't play games late at night and sleep in class! So I wrote all about that.Some kids wrote about learning lessons like being kind to others, working hard, or telling the truth. As long as you had a clear lesson and examples, you could get a good score.SpeakingFinally, the very last part was the speaking section. One at a time, we had to go into a private room with a examiner and answer some questions out loud in English.The first part was easy, they just asked stuff like "What's your name?", "How old are you?", and "What's your favorite subject in school?" Piece of cake.Then they asked me to look at a picture of a playground and describe what I saw in the picture, like the slide, swing set, trees, etc. That wasn't too bad.But the hardest part was when they gave me a situation and I had to pretend to have a conversation. My situation was that I was purchasing movie tickets and I had to ask for things like how much they cost, what time the movie started, if there were any discounts, and so on. I got pretty tongue-tied and messed up a few times. The examiner didn't seem too impressed!Whew, that's everything that was on the big English Thingy test! My brain was fried by the end of it. I really hoped I did well since I want to make it into a good middle school program. A couple weeks later I got my scores back - I passed! My writing and reading were pretty good but I struggled more on the listening and speaking parts.Oh well, I'll just have to keep studying and practicing my English skills. Maybe next year's test will be a little easier!篇3广东2024学位英语考试真题及答案第一部分：听力测试（20分）听录音，选出正确的单词。
广东学位英语历年真题
广东学位英语历年真题一、听力部分Section 1: Short Conversations (10 points)In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a question and four possible answers. Choose the best answer to each question based on what you have just heard.Example:Woman: Excuse me, is this the train to Guangzhou? Man: No, it’s not. This is the train to Shenzhen. Question: What does the man mean? A. The train is going to arrive soon. B. He is going to Guangzhou. C. The train is going to Shenzhen. D. He is not going to Shenzhen.Section 2: Passage Comprehension (10 points)In this section, you will hear a passage followed by five questions. After each question, there will be a pause. Choose the best answer to each question based on what you have just heard.Section 3: Listening and Note-taking (15 points)In this section, you will hear a short talk or lecture. You will hear it twice. After each listening, you will have 20 seconds to summarize what you have heard. Take notes while you are listening and then write your summaries on the Answer Sheet.二、阅读部分Section 1: Reading Comprehension (10 points)Read the following passages and choose the best answer to each question.Section 2: Cloze Test (15 points)Choose the best answer to fill the blanks.Section 3: Error Identification (10 points)Read the following sentences and identify the one that is NOT correct in terms of grammar, vocabulary, or usage.Section 4: Reading and Translation (15 points)Translate the following passage into Chinese.三、写作部分Section 1: Sentence Translation (10 points)Translate the following sentences into English.Section 2: Writing (20 points)Write an essay of about 200 words on the given topic.四、口语部分Section 1: Sentence Repetition (10 points)Listen to the sentences and repeat after the speaker, imitating the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of the speaker.Section 2: Picture Description (15 points)Describe the given picture in about 1-2 minutes.Section 3: Role Play (15 points)You will play the role of a customer service representative and have a conversation with a customer.。
2024年3月广东省学位英语考试真题答案
2024年3月广东省学位英语考试真题答案2024 March Guangdong Province College English Exam Answer KeySection I: Listening ComprehensionPart A1. B. Reading a book2. C. Ordering food3. A. Five4. B. In a restaurant5. A. At 10:30Part B6. B. Mostly sunny7. C. In the afternoon8. A. At a bookstore9. C. 3010. B. On footPart C11. B. For a business meeting12. A. Tomorrow13. C. In the morning14. A. White15. B. ChineseSection II: Reading Comprehension Part A: Multiple Choice Questions16. A. communication17. C. increasing18. B. requires19. C. regularly20. A. activelyPart B: True or False21. True22. False23. True24. False25. TruePart C: Fill in the Blanks26. economic27. diverse28. potential29. unaware30. decreaseSection III: WritingWrite an essay of at least 200 words on the topic: "The Importance of Learning English in the 21st Century."In the 21st century, English has become the universal language of communication. With the rise of globalization and the internet, the ability to speak and understand English is more important than ever before. Learning English opens up a world of opportunities, both professionally and socially.One of the main reasons why learning English is crucial in the 21st century is that it is the language of international business. Companies around the world require employees who can communicate effectively in English to trade with partners andconduct negotiations. Being proficient in English gives individuals a competitive edge in the job market and can lead to higher salaries and better job prospects.Furthermore, English is also the dominant language of the internet. Most online content, including websites, social media, and online courses, is in English. By learning English, individuals can access a wealth of information and connect with people from different cultures around the world.In conclusion, learning English in the 21st century is essential for success in an increasingly interconnected world. It is a valuable skill that can open doors to new opportunities and enrich one's personal and professional life. As such, investing time and effort in improving one's English proficiency is a wise decision for anyone looking to thrive in the modern age.。
广东学位英语自考试题
广东学位英语自考试题一、单项选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The book you recommended is really ________.A. worth readingB. worth to readC. worth of readingD. worth reading it2. She ________ her keys in the office, so she had to wait until her husband sent her the spare ones.A. leftB. forgotC. lostD. missed3. ________ the heavy rain, the game had to be called off.A. Because ofB. Due toC. Owing toD. As a result of4. The company is trying to ________ its employees to work harder by offering them more incentives.A. stimulateB. motivateC. inspireD. encourage5. Despite his lack of experience, he managed to ________ a good impression on the interviewers.A. makeB. leaveC. createD. form6. It is generally believed that ________ is a key factor in academic success.A. intelligenceB. hard workC. luckD. background7. The new policy will come into ________ at the beginning of next month.A. effectB. useC. practiceD. operation8. She was so angry that she ________ the vase on the floor.A. threwB. droppedC. brokeD. smashed9. The teacher asked the students to ________ the text and then discuss it in groups.A. read throughB. skimC. scanD. glance over10. ________ the meeting, he had to leave early to catch a flight.A. AttendB. To attendC. AttendingD. Having attended二、阅读理解题（每篇阅读材料后有5个问题，每题2分，共20分）Passage 1In recent years, the use of smartphones has become increasingly widespread. People of all ages are now using these devices for various purposes, from communication to entertainment. However, the rapid growth in smartphone usage has raised concerns about its impact on society.Questions:11. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The history of smartphonesB. The widespread use of smartphonesC. The benefits of smartphonesD. The concerns about smartphone usage12. What does the passage imply about smartphone usage?A. It is limited to certain age groupsB. It is becoming more commonC. It is only for entertainmentD. It is decreasing in recent years13. What is one concern mentioned in the passage?A. The cost of smartphonesB. The impact on societyC. The limited functionality of smartphonesD. The lack of variety in smartphone models14. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To promote smartphone usageB. To discuss the history of smartphonesC. To raise awareness about the impact of smartphonesD. To compare different smartphone brands15. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The author is against the use of smartphonesB. The author believes smartphones have no benefitsC. The author is concerned about the negative effects of smartphonesD. The author is neutral about smartphone usagePassage 2[此处省略具体文章内容]Questions:16. What is the main idea of the second passage?17. According to the passage, what is the primary reason for the change?18. What is one example given in the passage to illustrate the change?19. What is the author's opinion about the change?20. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?三、完形填空题（每题1分，共10分）[此处省略具体文章内容及空缺选项]21. A. althoughB. becauseC. ifD. unless22. A. decidedB. managedC. triedD. failed23. A. excitedB. nervousC. confidentD. anxious24. A. preparedB. surprisedC. disappointedD. confused25. A. immediatelyB. finallyC. suddenlyD. eventually26. A. listenedB. spokeC. whisperedD. shouted27. A. ideaB. planC. suggestionD. proposal28. A. successfulB. challengingC. difficultD. easy29. A. disappointedB. satisfiedC. proudD. embarrassed30. A. surprisedB. confusedC. relievedD. worried四、翻译题（英译汉，每题5分，共10分）31. The rapid development of technology has brought about significant changes in our daily lives.32. It is essential to maintain a balance between work and leisure to ensure overall。
2024年广东学位英语试卷
2024年广东学位英语试卷（2小时，共95小题，合计150分）一、单项选择题（请选出正确的选项，共30题，每小题1分，共30分。
）1. There is ____ house in the picture. There is ____ old woman near ____ house. [单选题] *A. an; a; theB. a; an; the(正确答案)C. the; a; anD. a; the; an2. Your voice sounds different ____ the phone. [单选题] *A. inB. forC. fromD. on(正确答案)3. Our plan certainly ____, it was a great idea. [单选题] *A. paid off(正确答案)B. paid backC. carried outD. paid for4. That warmhearted woman often helps ____ is in trouble. [单选题] *A. whoB. whomC. whoever(正确答案)D. whomever5. ____ of the coats made of cotton. They ____ comfortable. [单选题] *A. Two-thirds; isB. Two-thirds; are(正确答案)C. Two -third; isD. Two-third; are6. I will tell him as soon as he ____ back. [单选题] *A. comeB. comes(正确答案)C. will comeD. came7. I got up early ____ I might catch the first bus. [单选题] *A. in order that(正确答案)B. in caseC. for fear thatD. now that8. His English is getting ____. [单选题] *A. good and goodB. better and better(正确答案)C. well and wellD. best and best9. --How long ____ at this job?--Since 1990. [单选题] *A. were you employedB. have you been employed(正确答案)C. had you been employedD. will you be employed10. Jack got a good mark although he had done ____ the others. [单选题] *A. half as much as(正确答案)B. as much as halfC. as half asD. as much half as11. --Why can’t you smoke?--At no time____ in the meeting room. [单选题] *A. does smoking permitB. smoking be permittedC. is smoking permitted(正确答案)D. permits smoking12. ____ she realized it was too late to go home. [单选题] *A. No sooner it grew dark thanB. Hardly did it grow dark thatC. Scarcely had it grown dark when(正确答案)D. It was until dark that13. Now Tom together with his classmates ____ football on the playground. [单选题] *A. playB. are playingC. isD. is playing(正确答案)14. ____ was Jane that I saw in the library this morning. [单选题] *A. It(正确答案)B. HeC. SheD. That15. The number of pages in this dictionary ____ about two thousand. [单选题] *A. areB. hasC. haveD. is(正确答案)16. ____ is known to everybody that light travels much faster than sound. [单选题] *A. It(正确答案)B. AsC. ThatD. What17. The doctor said I was over-weight. If only I ____ less! [单选题] *A. ateB. have been eatingC. have eatenD. had eaten(正确答案)18. --How did he get back last night?--I think he ____ back on foot, as there were no buses or taxies then at all. [单选题] *A. might have comeB. needn’t have comeC. must have come(正确答案)D. should have come19. Most green vegetables, ____ for too long, will lose nutrition. [单选题] *A. if to be cookedB. if cooked(正确答案)C. if cookingD. if being cooked20. He doesn’t know what to say, for it is the first time that he ____ with a girl. [单选题] *A. went outC. has gone out(正确答案)D. had gone out21. ____ to finish quickly. [单选题] *A. Not every worker wantB. No every workers wantC. Not every worker wants(正确答案)D. No every workers wants22. By the time you get back, great changes ____ in this area. [单选题] *A. will take placeB. will be taken placeC. are going to take placeD. will have taken place(正确答案)23. With all the work on hand. He ____ to the cinema last night. [单选题] *A. should goB. must have goneC. shouldn’t have gone(正确答案)D. might have gone24. We all hope he’ll soon ____ his disappointment and be happy again. [单选题] *A. get through(正确答案)B. get awayD. get down25. The teacher recommended that Jack ____ math or physics instead of English because he was quick at numbers. [单选题] *A. must studyB. could studyC. study(正确答案)D. studied26. _____, she failed in the final exam. [单选题] *A. As she was hardB. As she hard wasC. Hard as she was(正确答案)D. Hard as she is27. Jessie is a famous writer, _____ is known to us all. [单选题] *A. thatB. whomC. whenD. as(正确答案)28. Should it rain tomorrow, the sports meeting _____. [单选题] *A. will be put offB. will put offC. would be put off(正确答案)D. would put off29. The students have no choice but _____ hard. [单选题] *A. studyingB. to study(正确答案)C. studyD. studies30. --Must we clean the room today.--No, _____. You can clean it tomorrow. [单选题] *A. you needn’t(正确答案)B. you mustn’tC. you can’tD. you shouldn’t二、完形填空（请选出正确的选项，共10题，每小题1分，共10分。
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一、会话技能(1-15)1.Eve: ______Ivy: I am fine, thank you. And you?A. How do you do?B. How are you?C. Are you well again?D. What about your health?[答案]B【精析】选项A用于初次见面或不熟悉的人之间见面时的问候，而选项C和D在英语中不符合表达习惯，只有选项B用于平时的问候。
2.Dale: ______ Would you please tell me the time?Laura: It's ten past nine.A. I am sorry.B. I beg your pardon.C. Excuse me.D. Hello, how do you do?[答案]C【精析】选项C(对不起，打扰了)是在请求别人帮忙或打扰别人时使用。
选项A用于不小心伤害到别人时;选项B用于请求别人原谅或没听清楚对方所说的话时;选项D用于初次见面或不熟悉的人之间见面时。
3.Linda: ______ I haven't seen you for ages.Lucy: I have just come back from the USA.A. Where have you been?B. Where have you gone?C. Oh, how I miss you!D. Are you back from the USA?[答案]A【精析】由答语可知是询问某人去了哪里，可排除选项C、D，选项A“你去了哪里?”(去过又回来了);选项B“你去了哪里?”(去了一直还没回来)。
从题中对话可知露西已经回来了，因而选择A。
4.Mary: We're having a few people over for a dinner party Friday. We'd love to have you.Tom: ______A. Oh, I'd love to. But I’m afraid.B. Oh, really! What time should I come?C. No, I have to prepare for the exam.D. Yes, though I have to take the exam.[答案]B【精析】Mary邀请Tom出席星期五的宴会。
选项A(噢，我愿意，但我恐怕)表达不完全;选项B(噢，真的吗?那我几点钟来?)符合交际语境;选项C(不来，我要准备考试)、选项D(好，虽然我要参加考试)表达不够委婉，过于直接，而且一般不用yes跟no应答别人的陈述句。
5.Son: I'm terribly sorry. Mom, I've broken an Italian vase.Mom: ______A. Oh, what a shame!B. Oh, dear, how awful it is!C. Oh, that doesn't matter.D. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.[答案]C【精析】儿子告诉母亲说自己打破了一个意大利花瓶，并表示抱歉。
这时候母亲应该是原谅他。
所以只有选项C(哦，不要紧)符合题意。
选项A(真可耻!)、B(太糟糕了!)与D(很遗憾)都不符合语境。
6.Teacher: You're late again!Student: Sorry, ______A. I won't do that anymore.B. but it's my own business.C. I’m afraid I've overslept.D. but I need more sleep.[答案]C【精析】老师批评学生又迟到了，学生表示歉意。
选项B(这是我自己的事情)、D(但我需要更多睡眠)回答不够诚恳;选项A(我不再迟到了)过于死板;只有选项C(恐怕我睡过头了)解释了迟到的原因，承接比较自然。
7.Patient: I feel terrible today. My stomach doesn't feel well at all.Doctor: ______A. You should take something for it.B. That's too bad for your health.C. It serves you right.D. Don't remember.[答案]A【精析】病人感到胃不舒服，医生肯定要建议病人吃药(You should take something for it)，选项A符合交际语境要求，是正确答案。
8.Sally: What is Jack like?Susan: ______A. He's kind and handsome.B. He's very well.C. He likes music.D. He's a worker.[答案]A【精析】"What is Jack like?"的意思是：“你觉得杰克怎么样?”只有选项A(他善良帅气)符合题意，选项B中"well"是指身体好。
9.Speaker A: Did you check your e-mail today?Speaker B: No. ______A. Who cares?B. Why do you ask?C. Which one?D. Why is it so?[答案]B【精析】说话人A问说话人B“今天查邮件了吗?”说话人B说“没有”，选项B(你为什么要问?)的言外之意是你有何事;符合题意，是正确答案。
10.Nat: I'd like to come to see you. Will ten o'clock do?Lulu: ______A.Fine.B.Thanks.C. With Pleasure.D.See you.[答案]A【精析】题干的意思是：“我10点钟可以去看你吗?”选项A(可以，很好)符合题意，选项B(谢谢)、选项C(很高兴)、选项D(再见)与题干不符。
11.Hatty: ______Jesse: Yes, I want a pencil box.A. Can I help you?B. What do I do for you?C. Can you help me?D. What do you want to do?[答案]A【精析】商店、餐馆或其他服务行业的服务用语有：Can I help you?/What can I do for you?选项D(你想干什么?)与选项C(你能帮我吗?)不符合服务行业的表达习惯。
12.Doris: You speak very good English.Jerry: ______A. No, not at all.B. Thank you.C. No, my English is poor.D. I don't think so.[答案]B【精析】"You speak very good English."的意思是：“你英语说得很好。
”对别人的赞美应用习惯礼貌用语"Thank you"。
选项A、C、D均为中式英语。
13.Homer: ______Emily: He has a round face, blue eyes and brown hair.A. What do you think of the boy?B. How's the boy?C. How do you like the boy?D. What does the boy look like?[答案]D【精析】选项A、C都是询问别人对事物内在特征的看法，而选项D(这个男孩长得怎样?)是询问相貌，与“他圆圆的脸、蓝眼睛、棕色头发”相符合。
14.Amy: I've got a headache.Byron: ______ I'll get an aspirin.A. Have you, dear?B. Do you have really, dear?C. What shall I do?D. Do you want me to help you?[答案]A【精析】"I've got a headache."的意思是：“我头痛。
”回答应该是：“真的吗，亲爱的，我给你去拿阿司匹林。
”选项B、C、D不符合英语表达习惯。
15.Josie: Might I trouble you for a night?Justin: You ______A. might indeed!B. may indeed!C. could indeed!D. certainly did![答案]C【精析】"Might I trouble you for a night?"的意思是：“我可以麻烦你一晚吗?”回答要用could。
二、阅读理解(16-35)As you are students of English, it's very possible that you'll be interested in England.That's where the language was first spoken. But England is often called by other names. This often confuses people and I wonder if you know what these names mean. So, now I would like to tell you about this matter of names. I believe that you have heard people use the names—England, Britain or Great Britain. Let's see what each of these names means.If you look at a map of Europe, you'll see a group of islands—one larger island off the northwest coast, one smaller and many tiny ones. These make up what is called the British Isles. The largest island of the British Isles is Britain. It is also called Great Britain. The smaller island is Ireland.Britain is divided into three parts: Scotland, Wales and England. But sometimes the word "England" is used instead of "Britain". Why so?In ancient times, what is Britain now used to be three different countries. People in these different countries spoke different languages. Over many years the three countries became one.England is the largest and richest of the three and it has the most people. So the English people take it for granted that their own name stands for the whole island.There's another thing that confuses people: sometimes you may hear people say "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". That is the official name of the country. Northern Ireland is only one sixth of the island or Ireland. The rest of the island is an independent state, called the Republic of Ireland. So we have the names of "England", "Britain", "Great Britain", and "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". Now do you know what each of them means?16. English was first spoken in ______.A. BritainB. EnglandC. Great BritainD. Ireland[答案]B【精析】关键词语是was first spoken.首先应迅速找出该词语在文章中的位置，确定该题的信息在文章的前两句中。