1、国家公共英语（五级）笔试模拟试卷 8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 The recent social and economic changes in the U.S. have great impact on all the American
2、 housing system. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 2 One out of four married couples have got divorced in America. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 3 The change in family size has affected the size of houses needed. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 4 In many areas of the U.S., people would rather rent an apartment than buy a house.
3、（ A） Right （ B） Wrong 5 People form cooperatives to spend less money on houses. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 6 People move back to cities because they want to be closer to their offices. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 7 Living underground can help reduce the cost of heating and lighting （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 8 Infl
4、ation has made the interest on housing loans 18% higher than before. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 9 Unemployment in housing industry and depression in housing market result from social and economic changes. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong 10 Mobile houses are built in order to lower the cost. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong P
5、art B Directions: You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE. 11 What can you watch at 8:10? （ A） National and international news. （ B） Old Dutch communities settled in Pennsylvania. （ C） A live variety sho
6、w. （ D） One episode of TV series High Society. 12 How long will the sports program last? （ A） Fifteen minutes. （ B） Three quarters. （ C） An hour. （ D） Fifty minutes. 13 When will the movie Tootsie begin? （ A） At midnight. （ B） At 11:00. （ C） At 11:15. （ D） Just before the popular health program. 14
7、The tramp was locked in the store _. （ A） for his own mistakes （ B） due to a misunderstanding （ C） by accident （ D） through an error of judgment 15 What action did the tramp take? （ A） He looted the store. （ B） He made himself at home. （ C） He went to sleep for 2 days. （ D） He had a Christmas party.
8、 16 When the tramp was arrested, he _. （ A） laughed at the police （ B） looked forward to going to prison （ C） took his bottles with him （ D） didnt make any fuss 17 Whats the main topic of the conversation? （ A） A popular TV program. （ B） A breakthrough in technology. （ C） A recent purchase. （ D） A n
9、ew electronic store. 18 What does the woman suggest the man do? （ A） Research what TV set is best for him. （ B） Ask for a cheaper price on the TV. （ C） Try a different store. （ D） Be satisfied with what he has. 19 What will the man probably do as a result of the conversation? （ A） Watch less TV. （ B
10、） Return the TV to the store. （ C） Pay for the TV. （ D） Show the woman how to use the remote control. 20 Whats the mans attitude toward the TV? （ A） He would prefer a more expensive model. （ B） He is confused by the remote control. （ C） He is eager to use it. （ D） He is not happy that he bought it.
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 What ki
12、nd of fuse is usually fixed in a three-pin plug? 22 Among the three different colored wires contained in most cables, which is the live wire? 23 Which wire is not contained in a two-core cable? 24 As far as the covering of the cable is concerned, what kind of rubber is required for appliance involvi
13、ng high temperature? 25 What will happen to the appliance if you make a mistake in wiring-up a three-pin plug? 26 Besides a pair of wire strippers and a little insulation tape, what are the other two basic tools you need in doing this job according to the speaker? 27 How long will you strip the flex
14、 so as to expose the three insulated wires? 28 Which screw must you loosen first in order to fit the wires into the plug? 29 The green and yellow striped wire goes to _. 30 Which wire goes to the terminal with the fuse? 一、 Section II Use of English (15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text an
15、d fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. 31 There are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. A cyclists (31) has something to do with this dislike. Motorcylists frequently look dirty, in fact, they are dirty. On th
16、e road there is little to (32) them from mud, crushed insects, and bird droppings. For practical reasons they often (33) in old clothing which looks much less (34) than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason motorcyclists usually wear (35) colors. Perhaps this helps to explain
17、why they are sometimes (36) of having evil natures. In old (37) of long ago, evil characters usually wear black. In (38) movies the “bad guys“ usually wear black hats (39) the “good guys“ wear lighter colors. Something else about their appearance makes an (40) impression. In their practical, protect
18、ive clothing they very much like the men (41) military motorcycles in the movies of World War Two? Cruel enemies who roared into (42) villages (43) peoples hearts with fear. Probably (44) machine itself also produces anger and fear. Motorcycles are noisy, though some big trucks are even noisier. But
19、 trucks are big and carry heavy (45). They are accepted (If not really welcomed) because they perform a (46) service, making America move. Motorcycles, on the (47) hand, make an unpleasant noise just to give their riders (48). That is what is commonly thought. In the woods motorcycles frighten anima
20、ls. (49) along quiet streets, they disturb (50) families and make babies cry. Part A Directions: Read the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. 51 When school officials in Kalkaska, Michigan, closed classes last w
21、eek, the media flocked to the story, portraying the towns 2, 305 students as victims of stingy taxpayers. There is some truth to that; the property-tax rate here is one-third lower than the state average. But shutting their schools also allowed Kalkaskas educators and the states largest teachers uni
22、on, the Michigan Education Association, to make a political point. Their aim was to spur passage of legislation Michigan lawmakers are debating to increase the states share of school funding. It was no coincidence that Kalkaska shut its schools two weeks after residents rejected a 28% property-tax i
23、ncrease. The school board argued that without the increase it lacked the $1.5 million needed to keep schools open. But the school system had not done all it could to keep the schools open. Officials declined to borrow against next years state aid, they refused to trim extracurricular activities and
24、they did not consider seeking a smaller perhaps more acceptable tax increase. In fact, closing early is costing Kalkaska a significant amount, including $600,000 in unemployment payments to teachers and staff and $250,000 in lost state aid. In February, the school system promised teachers and staff
25、two months of retirement payments in case schools closed early, a deal that will cost the district $275,000 more. Other signs suggest school authorities were at least as eager to make a political statement as to keep schools open. The Michigan Education Association hired a public relations firm to s
26、tage a rally marking the school closings, which attracted 14 local and national television stations and networks. The president of the National Education Association, the MEAs parent organization, flew from Washington, D.C., for the event. And the union tutored school officials in the art of televis
27、ion interviews. School supervisor Doyle Disbrow acknowledges the district could have kept schools open by cutting programs but denies the moves were politically motivated. Michigan lawmakers have reacted angrily to the closing. The state Senate has already voted to put the system into receivership a
28、nd reopen schools immediately; the Michigan House plans to consider the bill this week. 51 We learn from the passage that schools in Kalkaska, Michigan, are funded _. （ A） by both the local and state governments （ B） exclusively by the local government （ C） mainly by the state government （ D） by the
29、 National Education Association 52 One of the purposes for which school officials closed classes was _. （ A） to avoid paying retirement benefits to teachers and staff （ B） to draw the attention of local taxpayers to political issues （ C） to make the financial difficulties of their teachers and staff
30、 known to the public （ D） to pressure Michigan lawmakers into increasing state funds for local schools 53 The author seems to disapprove of _. （ A） the Michigan lawmakers endless debating （ B） the shutting of schools in Kalkaska （ C） the involvement of the mass media （ D） delaying the passage of the
31、 school funding legislation 54 We learn from the passage that school authorities in Kalkaska are more concerned about _. （ A） a raise in the property-tax rate in Michigan （ B） reopening the Schools there immediately （ C） the attitude of the MEAs parent organization （ D） making a political issue of t
32、he closing of the schools 55 According to the passage, the closing of the schools developed into a crisis because of _. （ A） the complexity of the problem （ B） the political motives on the part of the educators （ C） the weak response of the state officials （ D） the strong protest on the part of the
33、students parents 56 No woman can be too rich or too thin. This saying often attributed to the late Duchess of Windsor embodies much of the odd spirit of our times. Being thin is deemed as such a virtue. The problem with such a view is that some people actually attempt to live by it. I myself have fa
34、ntasies of slipping into narrow designer clothes. Consequently, I have been on a diet for the better or worse part of my life. Being rich wouldnt be bad either, but that wont happen unless an unknown relative dies suddenly in some distant land, leaving me millions of dollars. Where did we go off the
35、 track? When did eating butter become a sin, and a little bit of extra flesh unappealing, if not repellent? All religions have certain days when people refrain from eating, and excessive eating is one of Christianitys seven deadly sins. However, until quite recently, most people had a problem gettin
36、g enough to eat. In some religious groups, wealth was a symbol of probable salvation and high morals, and fatness a sign of wealth and well-being. Today the opposite is true. We have shifted to thinness as our new mark of virtue. The result is that being fat or even only somewhat overweight is bad b
37、ecause it implies a lack of moral strength. Our obsession with thinness is also fueled by health concerns. It is true that in this country we have more overweight people than ever before, and that, in many cases, being overweight correlates with an increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease. T
38、hese diseases, however, may have as much to do with our way of, life and our high-fat diets as with excess weight. And the associated risk of cancer in the digestive system may be more of a dietary problem too much fat and a lack of fiber than a weight problem. The real concern, then, is not that we
39、 weigh too much, but that we neither exercise enough nor eat well. Exercise is necessary for strong bones and both heart and lung health. A balanced diet without a lot of fat can also help the body avoid many diseases. We should surely stop paying so much attention to weight. Simply being thin is no
40、t enough. It is actually hazardous if those who get (or already are) thin think they are automatically healthy and thus free from paying attention to their overall life-style. Thinness can be pure vain glory. 56 In the eyes of the author, an odd phenomenon nowadays is that _. （ A） the Duchess of Win
41、dsor is regarded as a woman of virtue （ B） looking slim is a symbol of having a large fortune （ C） being thin is viewed as a much desired quality （ D） religious people are not necessarily virtuous 57 Swept by the prevailing trend, the author _. （ A） had to go on a diet for the greater part of her li
42、fe （ B） could still prevent herself from going off the track （ C） had to seek help from rich distant relatives （ D） had to wear highly fashionable clothes 58 In human history, peoples views on body Weight _. （ A） were closely related to their religious beliefs （ B） changed from time to time （ C） var
43、ied between the poor and the rich （ D） led to different moral standards 59 The author criticizes womens obsession with thinness _. （ A） from an economic and educational perspective （ B） from sociological and medical points of view （ C） from a historical and religious standpoint （ D） in the light of
44、moral principles 60 Whats the authors advice to women who are absorbed in the idea of thinness? （ A） They should be more concerned with their overall lifestyle. （ B） They should be more watchful for fatal diseases. （ C） They should gain weight to look healthy. （ D） They should rid themselves of fant
45、asies about designer clothes. 61 No people 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 f
46、or each others deficiencies and build on each others strength. As we all know, fathers also bring an array of unique qualities. Some are familiar: protector and role model. Teenage boys without fathers are notoriously prone to trouble. The pathway to adulthood for daughters is somewhat easier, but t
47、hey must still learn from their fathers, 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 imp
48、ortant, through loving and being loved by their fathers, they learn that they are love-worthy. Current research gives much deeper and more surprising insight into the fathers role in childrearing. One significantly overlooked dimension of fathering is play. From their childrens birth through adolesc
49、ence, fathers tend to emphasize game 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. Mothers 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 o
