1、国家公共英语（五级）笔试模拟试卷 46及答案与解析 Part A Directions: You will hear a talk. As you listen, answer Questions 1-10 by circling TRUE or FALSE. You will hear the talk ONLY ONCE. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 1-10. 1 In 1991 Philippines witnessed the second largest volcanic eruption that hit an area wit
2、h large population. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 2 The volcanic eruption affected hundreds of miles across in Philippines. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 3 The eruption also caused huge mudflows. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 4 The volcano became active on June 12, 1991. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 5 About 5,000 residents evacua
3、ted from the affected area. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 6 The volcanic activity in Philippines in 1991 was caused by a major earthquake. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 7 Minor earthquakes due to the rising molten rocks triggered the volcano in Philippines in 1991. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 8 On June 15, 1991, thousand
4、s of roofs collapsed due to the wet volcanic ash deposits. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 9 Pinatubos 1991 eruptions deepened the global environment pollution. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 10 Some people have returned home despite the possible danger. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong Part B Directions: You will hear 3 convers
5、ations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE. 11 Mike is worried about _. （ A） the parties he went to （ B） finding a place to live （ C） his difficulties at his house （ D） his friends house 12 Mike wants to move, but he wants to liv
6、e _. （ A） near the school （ B） by himself （ C） in a quiet place （ D） with his parents 13 According to Mary, what shouldnt Mike do after moving to the shared flat? （ A） Share the expenses with others. （ B） Buy his own food. （ C） Sing aloud in his own room. （ D） Leave the front door open. 14 Why did t
7、he woman go to see her doctor? （ A） She was coming down with something. （ B） She wanted some advice on prevention. （ C） She felt a little embarrassed. （ D） She went there for a medical checkup. 15 What might be the woman according to the dialogue? （ A） A patient. （ B） A mother. （ C） A student. （ D）
8、A traveller. 16 Why did the man suggest that the woman go to the university health center? （ A） To get an X-ray examination. （ B） To get some exercise. （ C） To stay there for further treatment. （ D） To get immunized. 17 How many people does Vera Muller book rooms for? （ A） Two people. （ B） Three peo
9、ple. （ C） Four people. （ D） Five people. 18 On which floor are the rooms Vera has booked? （ A） On the ground floor. （ B） On the first floor. （ C） On the fifth floor. （ D） On the sixth floor. 19 For how long does Vera reserve Ire conference room? （ A） For April 3rd all day. （ B） For April 3rd and 4th
10、. （ C） For three days. （ D） Throughout the stay of the guests. 20 Why is the hotel rather full at that moment? （ A） Because its a busy season for tourism. （ B） Because there were not many hotels in the town. （ C） Because the hotel is a small one. （ D） Because there is a trade fair being held there.
11、Part C Directions: You will hear a talk. As you listen, answer the questions or complete the notes in your test booklet for Questions 21-30 by writing NOT MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the right. You will hear the talk TWICE. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 21-30. 21 The wom
12、an was worrying about her _. 22 What advice did the man give the woman on how to minimize any possible risks of her childrens going online? 23 We should make a family rule that our children should never publicize _. 24 Children can release some of their information via E-mail to _. 25 If a face-to-f
13、ace meeting is arranged between your child and another computer user, you should be sure to _. 26 What are you asked your Internet Service Provider for if you send a copy of threatening message to them? 27 You might find in your E-mail some links leading to _. 28 What number should you dial if you m
14、eet child pornographic pictures online? 29 What should be set for computer use by children according to the man? 30 The computer should be kept in _ rather than in the childs room. 一、 Section II Use of English (15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with
15、 ONE suitable word. Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. 31 The values in the economic system are measured in terms of money. Our goods and services are sold for (31), and that money is in turn exchanged (32) other goods and services. Coins are adequate for small transactions, (33) paper notes are
16、used for general business. There is additionally a wider sense of the word “money“, covering anything (34) is used as a means of exchange, whatever (35) it may take. Originally, a valuable metal (gold, silver or copper) served (36) a constant store of value, and even today the American (37) is techn
17、ically “backed“ by the store of gold which the U.S. government maintains. Because gold has been universally regarded as a very valuable metal, national currencies were for many years judged in (38) of the so-called “gold standard“. Nowadays, however, national currencies are considered to be as stron
18、g as the national economies which support (39). Valuable metal has generally been replaced by (40) notes. These notes are issued arrangements (41) as cheques and money orders which are not legal tender. They (42) the function of substitute money and are known as “instruments of credit“. Credit is of
19、fered only when creditors believe that they (43) a good chance of obtaining legal tender when they present such instruments at a bank or other authorized institution. If a mans assets are known to be considerable, then his (44) will be good. If his assets are in doubt, then it may be difficult for h
20、im to obtain large sums of credit or even to (45) for goods with a cheque. The value of money is basically its value as a medium of exchange, or as economists put it, its “purchasing power“. This purchasing (46) is dependent on supply and demand. The demand (47) money is reckon able as the quantity
21、needed to effect business transactions. An increase (48) business requires an increase in the amount of money coming into general circulation. But the demand for money is related not (49) to the quantity of business but also to the rapidity with which the business is (50). Part A Directions: Read th
22、e following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. 51 From China to America, political leaders are wondering how to handle with the newly-elected Russian President Vladimir V. Putin. The 47-year-old leader has not yet to rev
23、eal details of his foreign-policy vision, but this is much clear. He wants Russia to stand tall or at least, taller in the world. “It would be unreasonable to be afraid of a strong Russia, but one should reckon with it“, he declared in an “open letter“ to voters shortly after they elected him on Mar
24、ch 26. “One can insult us only at ones own peril“. The important point is whether Putins efforts to build new respect for Russia will lead to confrontation with the West. For now, Putin seems hopeful of putting RussianWestern relations on a better standing despite U.S. and European criticism of the
25、Chechen War. Putin is the one taking the initiative, media say, for a tete-a-tete with U.S. President Bill Clinton. The pair discussed a possible meeting when Clinton called Putin on March 27 to congratulate him. They hope to meet before the July Group of Eight meeting in Okinawa. “Putin wants it to
26、 be constructive“, says Robert Legvold, a Russia watcher at Columbia University. The new president, Putin seems willing to negotiate arms control and security issues with Washington. Clinton wants Russias agreement to revise the 1972 anti-ballistic missile treaty so that the U.S. can build a limited
27、 national missile defense. Putin would want something in return perhaps the right to sell its missile-defense technology to potential customers such as South Korea. Putin is also looking for a deal from the Paris Club of creditor governments on reducing $40 billion in Soviet debt. Encouraged by Puti
28、ns promises to enforce the rule of law, the creditors are likely to give him a break. Any sober calculation of Russias global status suggests that Russia needs the West more than the West needs Russia. And whatever is generally thought, Russia has more to gain from America and Europe than it does fr
29、om China. Thats why the West should be unafraid of laying down rules for Putin and brace for a time of testing. Putin is often described as both an opportunist and a cynic, but there is no doubt one attribute that he respects: power. 51 What does the sentence “one can insult us only at ones own peri
30、l“ mean in the first paragraph? （ A） One can insult us only when one is in peril. （ B） Anyone who offends us will be in danger. （ C） Anyone who is in peril can insult us. （ D） Well never offend those who are in danger. 52 According to the passage, which of the statements is NOT true? （ A） Putin was
31、elected on March 26. （ B） Clinton called Putin on March 27 to congratulate him. （ C） Clinton wants Putin to maintain the 1972 anti-ballistic missile treaty. （ D） Putin wants the fight to sell its missile-defence technology to will-be customers. 53 Which of the following statements about Putin is tru
32、e? （ A） He was born in 1950. （ B） He is often considered as the one who takes advantage of any opportunity to gain power or money. （ C） He has shown details of his foreign-policy attitude. （ D） He is very powerful. 54 What does the last paragraph imply? （ A） China is vital to Russia. （ B） Russia is
33、a threat to China. （ C） Russia needs the West in some aspects. （ D） Russia is a threat to the West. 55 In the last sentence of the last paragraph the word “cynic“ is closest in meaning to_. （ A） a fault-finding critic. （ B） a peace-loving man. （ C） an outgoing man. （ D） a favorite companion. 56 No p
34、eople doubt the fundamental importance of mothers in childrearing, but what do fathers do? Much of what they contribute is simply being the second adult in the home. Bringing up children is demanding, stressful and exhausting. Two adults can support and make up for each others deficiencies and build
35、 on each others strength. As we all know, fathers also bring an array of unique qualities. Some are familiar: protector and role model. Teen age boys without fathers are notoriously prone to trouble. The pathway to adulthood for daughters is somewhat easier, but they must still learn from their fath
36、ers, in ways they cannot from their mothers, such as how to relate to men. They learn from their fathers about heterosexual trust, intimacy and difference. They learn to appreciate their own femininity from the one male who is most special in their lives. Most important, through loving and being lov
37、ed by their fathers, they learn that they are love-worthy. Current research gives much deeper and mole surprising insight into the fathers role in child rearing. One significantly overlooked dimension of fathering is play. From their childrens birth through adolescence, fathers tend to emphasize gam
38、e more than caretaking. The fathers style of play is likely to be both physically stimulating and exciting. With older children it involves more teamwork, requiring competitive testing of physical and mental skills. It frequently resembles a teaching relationship: come on, let me show you how. Mothe
39、rs play more at the childs level. They seem willing to let the child directly play. Kids, at least in the early years, seem to prefer to play with daddy. In one study of 2 1 2-year-olds who were given a choice, more than two-thirds chose to play with their fathers. The way fathers play has effects o
40、n everything from the management of emotions to intelligence and academic achievement. It is of particular importance in promoting self-control. According to one expert, “children who roughhouse with their fathers quickly learn that biting, kicking and other forms of physical violence are not accept
41、able“. They learn when to “shut it down“. At play and in other realms, fathers tend to lay stress on competition, challenge, initiative, risk-taking and independence. Mothers, as caretakers, stress emotional security and personal safety. On the playground fathers often try to get the child to swing
42、ever higher, while mothers are cautious, worrying about an accident. We know, too, that fathers involvement seems to be linked to enhanced verbal and problem-solving skills and higher academic achievement. Several studies found that along with paternal strictness, the amount of time fathers spent re
43、ading with them was a strong predictor of their daughters verbal ability. For sons the results have been equally striking. Studies uncovered a strong relationship between fathers involvement and the mathematical abilities of their sons. Other studies found a relationship between paternal nurturing a
44、nd boys verbal intelligence. 56 The first paragraph points out that one of the advantages of a family with both parents is_. （ A） husband and wife can share housework. （ B） two adults are always bettor than one. （ C） the fundamental importance of mothers can be fully recognised. （ D） husband and wif
45、e can compensate for each others shortcomings. 57 According to paragraph 3, one significant difference between the fathers and mothers role in child-rearing is_. （ A） the style of play encouraged. （ B） the amount of time available. （ C） the strength of emotional ties. （ D） the emphasis of intellectu
46、al development. 58 Which of the following statements is true? （ A） Mothers tend to stress personal safety less than fathers. （ B） Boys are likely to benefit more from their fathers caring. （ C） Girls learn to read more quickly with the help of their fathers. （ D） Fathers tend to encourage creativene
47、ss and independence. 59 Studies investigating fathers involvement in child-rearing show that_. （ A） this improves kids mathematical and verbal abilities. （ B） the more time spent with kids, the better they speak. （ C） the more strict the fathers are, the cleverer the kids. （ D） girls usually do bett
48、er than boys academically. 60 The writers main point in writing this article is_. （ A） to warn society of increasing social problems. （ B） to focus the fathers role in the family. （ C） to discuss the responsibilities of fathers. （ D） to show sympathy for one-parent families. 61 Until men invented wa
49、ys of staying underwater for more than a few minutes, the wonders of the world below the surface of the sea were almost unknown. The main problem, of course, lies in air. How could air be supplied to swimmers below the surface of the sea? Pictures made about 2, 900 years ago in Asia show men swimming under the surface with air bags tied to their bodies. A pipe from the bag carried air into the swimmers mouth. But little progress was achieved in the invention of diving devices un
