[外语类试卷]北京成人本科英语模拟试卷72及答案与解析.doc

1、北京成人本科英语模拟试卷 72及答案与解析 一、 Dialogue Communication 1 Is this Mr. Whites office, Mary? Yes, _. （ A） after you （ B） it doesnt matter （ C） thats all right （ D） please yourself 2 W: This book is great. I cant put it down. M: _ （ A） What? I cant imagine your being excited by a book. （ B） Sorry. Books cannot

2、 attract you so much. （ C） I doubt you are involved in something else. （ D） Perhaps this book is something mysterious. 3 Can I help you? Id like to buy a present for my fathers birthday, _ at a proper price, but of great use. （ A） that （ B） one （ C） anyone （ D） everything 4 He was nearly drowned onc

3、e. When was _? _ was in 1998 when he was in middle school. （ A） that; It （ B） this; This （ C） this; It （ D） that; This 5 Speaker A: Billy, have you heard the latest news? It appears that we wont be laid off (解雇 ) after all. Speaker B: _ （ A） Congratulations. We are going to get promoted. （ B） Great.

4、 We are going to have a new job. （ C） Oh, somehow Im tired of working here anyway. （ D） Really. We are not going to resign from our post. 6 W: Have you found your book yet? M: _ （ A） No. But I didnt remember where I had put it. （ B） No. I am not sure what I have done with it. （ C） Not yet. And Im su

5、re I have lost it for ever. （ D） Still not. It seemed to me I shall never get it back. 7 Speaker A: Its wonderful to hear that your book has been published. Speaker B: _ （ A） Oh, its nothing special. （ B） Its OK. （ C） Im glad to hear you flatter. （ D） No. Not a big deal for that. 8 Speaker A: Would

6、you like another piece of apple pie (苹果派 )? Speaker B: _ （ A） Dont push me. Ive hardly eaten on. （ B） Come on. I cant manage it. （ C） No kidding. I cant eat any more. （ D） No, thanks. Im on a diet. 9 Speaker A: I was wondering whether you needed any part-timers(业余工 ). Speaker B: _ （ A） There is noth

7、ing at present, but look in a week. （ B） Its not the right time. See you later. （ C） Im wondering what you can do for us. （ D） We need a lot of part-timers but not you. 10 Speaker A: I havent seen you for ages. You havent been sick, have you? Speaker B: _ （ A） You are kidding. I was out of town rece

8、ntly. （ B） Its impossible. I was in the South. （ C） No, I stayed in California for a couple of weeks. （ D） Not at all. I went to California for a couple of weeks. 11 W: What did you think of the movie? M: _ （ A） Sorry, I didnt have time to go to the movies. （ B） The movie was made in India. （ C） The

9、 ticket of the movie was inexpensive. （ D） It was worth neither the time nor the money. 12 Guess what! I came across an old friend at the party last night. _. Im sure you had a wonderful time. （ A） Sounds good （ B） Very well （ C） How nice （ D） All right 13 Have a nice weekend! _. （ A） The same as yo

10、u （ B） You do too （ C） The same to you （ D） You have it too 14 Annny: Do you still have a headache, Mike? Mike: Yes, I do. And now I have a fever and cough constantly. Annny:_ （ A） Thats very regretful. （ B） Thats pitiful. （ C） Thats too bad. （ D） Thats a pity. 15 Kate: Hello. Could I speak to Jane,

11、 Please? Jane:_ （ A） Yes, you could （ B） Speaking. （ C） Who are you? （ D） Speak, Please. 二、 Part I Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,

12、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. 15 Earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and the shifting of large sections of the earths rocky outer shell. Earthquakes are among

13、the most powerful events on earth, and their results can be terrifying. A severe earthquake may re-lease energy 10,000 times as great as that of the first atomic bomb. Rock movements dur-ing an earthquake can make rivers change their courses. Earthquakes can trigger landslides that cause great damag

14、e and loss of life. Large earthquakes beneath the ocean can create a series of huge, destructive waves called tsunamis that flood coasts for many miles. Earthquakes almost never kill people directly. Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from falling objects and the collapse of bui

15、ldings, bridges, and other structures. Fire resulting from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during a quake. Spills of hazardous chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake. The force of an earthquake depends on how much rock breaks and how far it shifts. Powerful earthquakes c

16、an shake firm ground violently for great distances. During minor earthquakes, the vibration may be no greater than the vibration caused by a passing truck. On average, a powerful earthquake occurs less than once every two years. At least 40 moderate earthquakes cause damage somewhere in the world ea

17、ch year. About 40,000 to 50,000 small earthquakes-large enough to be felt but not damaging-occur annually. 16 The passage is mainly about _. （ A） earthquakes and their effects （ B） the way of earthquakes taking place （ C） the classification of earthquakes （ D） the damaging results of earthquakes 17

18、When an earthquake occurs, _. （ A） people are killed and injured （ B） rocks are breaking and shifting （ C） destructive waves flood the coasts for miles （ D） large sections of the earths rocky outer shell suddenly break and shift 18 The earthquakes which may not be so destructive are_. （ A） those ben

19、eath the ocean （ B） those do not kill people directly （ C） moderate earthquakes （ D） minor earthquakes 19 The intensity of an earthquake depends on _. （ A） the movements of the earths shell （ B） where it takes place （ C） the injuries it causes （ D） how far away it is from a city 20 It is implied tha

20、t _. （ A） powerful earthquakes usually occur after minor ones （ B） modern facilities add to the danger of an earthquake （ C） passing trucks are as dangerous as minor earthquakes （ D） there is a powerful earthquake occurring every two years 20 (76) Earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the

21、sudden breaking and the shifting of large sections of the earths rocky outer shell. Earthquakes are among the most powerful events on earth, and their results can be terrifying. A severe earthquake may release energy 10, 000 times as great as that of the first atomic bomb. Rock movements during an e

22、arthquake can make rivers change their courses. Earthquakes can trigger landslides that cause great damage and loss of life. Large earthquakes beneath the ocean can create a series of huge, destructive waves called tsunamis that flood coasts for many miles. Earthquakes almost never kill people direc

23、tly. Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from falling objects and the collapse of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Fire resulting from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during a quake. Spills of hazardous chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake.

24、 (77) The force of an earthquake depends on how much rock breaks and how far it shifts. Powerful earthquakes can shake firm ground violently for great distances. During minor earthquakes, the vibration may be no greater than the vibration caused by a passing truck. On average, a powerful earthquake

25、occurs less than once every two years. At least 40 moderate earthquakes cause damage somewhere in the world each year. About 40, 000 to 50, 000 small earthquakes large enough to be felt but not damaging occur annually. 21 The passage is mainly about_. （ A） earthquakes and their effects （ B） the way

26、of earthquakes taking place （ C） the classification of earthquakes （ D） the damaging results of earthquakes 22 When an earthquake occurs, _. （ A） people are killed and injured （ B） rocks are breaking and shifting （ C） destructive waves flood the coasts for miles （ D） large sections of the earths roc

27、ky outer shell suddenly break and shift 23 The earthquakes which may not be so destructive are_. （ A） those beneath the ocean （ B） those do not kill people directly （ C） moderate earthquakes （ D） minor earthquakes 24 The intensity of an earthquake depends on_. （ A） the movements of the earths shell

28、（ B） where it takes place （ C） the injuries it causes （ D） how far away it is from a city 25 It is implied that_. （ A） powerful earthquakes usually occur after minor ones （ B） modern facilities add to the danger of an earthquake （ C） passing trucks are as dangerous as minor earthquakes （ D） there is

29、 a powerful earthquake occurring every two years 26 There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life. Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to

30、help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations. The busyness also adds another factor: the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly. Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers, DVDs, CDs, television, PlayStatio

31、ns and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle. The media provide entertainment and information. (79)Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more conven

32、ient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard(轰炸 ) their audience with “perfect“ body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best things to do. Environments vary. We m

33、ay be exposed to pollution, such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. (80)Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life. Perhaps the important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation, or the

34、 desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough! 26 The passage is mainly about_. （ A） benefits of a healthy life style （ B） demands of daily life （ C） factors affecting a healthy lifestyle （ D） a positive approach to healthy livi

35、ng 27 The word “sedentary“ in Paragraph 4 probable means_. （ A） having a lot of things to do （ B） involving little exercise or physical activity （ C） being isolated from the outside world （ D） experiencing a lot of stress 28 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor leading

36、to the popularity of fast food? （ A） Cheap price. （ B） The media. （ C） Busy lifestyle. （ D） Convenience. 29 Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to have a healthy lifestyle? （ A） Pollution. （ B） Economic factors. （ C） Dependence upon cars. （ D） Influence of family or friends. 30 A

37、ccording to the author, _ may be the most important factor influencing healthy lifestyles. （ A） technology （ B） cultural background （ C） environment （ D） the desire to be healthy 三、 Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%) Directions: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence

38、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 Her parents were very_, because she was out so late last night. （ A） sorry （ B） worried （ C） lonely （

39、D） calm 32 _the teachers suggestion, Tom finally found a way to settle the problem. （ A） Following （ B） To follow （ C） Follow （ D） He followed 33 It is no longer a problem_the poor children in this district can go to school. （ A） that （ B） whether （ C） so （ D） because 34 People are not allowed_the g

40、arden to prevent the flowers_. （ A） entering; being destroyed （ B） to enter; to destroy （ C） to enter; being destroyed （ D） entering; destroying 35 _hearing the news, all of us jumped with joy. （ A） At （ B） On （ C） By （ D） In 36 The search was _ when the fog got thicker. （ A） called off （ B） called

41、on （ C） called in （ D） called for 37 Although I can walk about, there is still a _ pain in my leg. （ A） weak （ B） slight （ C） tender （ D） soft 38 As fuel prices rose, bus companies raised their fares and_. （ A） so did the airlines （ B） nor did the airlines （ C） so the airlines did （ D） nor the airli

42、nes did 39 It was not _ 1982 that he went back to America. （ A） since （ B） until （ C） before （ D） after 40 This watch is not worthy_the gold belt. （ A） in （ B） at （ C） of （ D） with 41 Mr. Smith said that he did not want to _ any further responsibilities. （ A） take on （ B） get on （ C） put up （ D） loo

43、k up 42 The statement had to be delivered to someone who could _ it to the press. （ A） relieve （ B） release （ C） emit （ D） discharge 43 _ to his research work, the professor cared little about any other things. （ A） Devoting （ B） Devoted （ C） Having devoted （ D） To devote 44 In my opinion, you can w

44、iden the _ of these improvements through your active participation. （ A） dimension （ B） volume （ C） magnitude （ D） scope 45 Because the United States is not surrounded by many other nations, some Ameri-cans tend to _ the rest of the world. （ A） ignore （ B） decline （ C） neglect （ D） overlook 46 He sa

45、id that there was nothing to be_. （ A） ashamed （ B） ashamed in （ C） ashamed of （ D） ashamed at 47 The Internet has brought_big changes in the way we work. （ A） about （ B） out （ C） back （ D） up 48 The _ stuck on the envelope says “By Air“. （ A） diagram （ B） label （ C） signal （ D） mark 49 _Japanese, s

46、he has to study another foreign language. （ A） Except （ B） Except for （ C） In addition to （ D） Beside 50 Space vehicles were launched into outer space_search of another livingplanet. （ A） to （ B） at （ C） in （ D） for 51 I didnt see her in the meeting room this morning. She _ at the meeting. （ A） must

47、nt have spoken （ B） shouldnt have spoken （ C） neednt have spoken （ D） couldnt have spoken 52 After _ on his couch more than a dozen times, he gave up his attempt to sleep. （ A） he overturned （ B） his having turned over （ C） turning over （ D） turning up 53 Neither of us _ to undertake the responsibil

48、ity. （ A） were wanting （ B） wants （ C） want （ D） have wanted 54 That woman is the only _ of the air crash. （ A） survival （ B） survive （ C） surviving （ D） survivor 55 They overcame all the difficulties and fulfilled the plan ten days ahead of schedule, _ was something we had not expected. （ A） that （ B） this （ C） it （ D） which 56 _ the umbrella with you in case it rains. （ A） Bring （ B） Get （ C） Carry （ D） Take 57 I _ writing the article by the time you get back. （ A） shall finish （ B） must have finished （ C） have finish