2011年gct英语模拟卷(押题)1

Model Test Eight1. He is an artist in _ but not in reality.A. surface B. title C. rank D. name2. It is vital that food and shelter are made _ for people in the flood-stricken area.A. free B. useful C. available D. usable3. We are planning to make a _ to the Great Wall. A. trip B. journey C. travel D. tour4. She hoped that a long rest might _ her in health.A. improve B. reform C. strengthen D. perfect5. The first _ in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of primitive weapons and the discovery of fire.A. intervals B. breaks C. stages D. periods6. We find such shrubs _ will best stand up to (t)hard weather.A. which B. as C. what D. who7. Mrs. Douglas unknowingly left a package _ on the shop counter.A. laying B. to lie C. laid D. lying8. An old friend from abroad, _ I was expecting to stay with me, telephoned from the airport.A. that B. which C. whom D. who9. _ that called this morning?A. Who was B. Who it was C. Who was him D. Who was it 10. Earthworms occur _ adequate moisture and food and the necessary soil conditions are found.A. and B. whenever C. however D. whereverPart Two Reading ComprehensionQuestions 11-15 are based on the following passage:Real policemen hardly recognize any resemblance between their lives and what they see on TV if they ever get home in time. There are similarities, of course, but the cops dont think much of them.The first difference is that a policemans real life revolves round the law. Most of his training is in criminal law. He has to know exactly what actions are crimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court. He has to know nearly as much law as a professional lawyer, and what is more, he has to apply it on his feet, in the dark and rain, running down an alley after someone he wants to talk to.Little of his time is spent in chatting to scanty-clad ladies or in dramatic confrontations with desperate criminals. He will spend most of his working life typing millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, unimportant people who are guilt or not-of stupid, petty crimes.11. It is essential for a policeman to be trained in criminal lawA. so that he can catch criminals in the streetsB. because many of the criminals he has to catch are dangerousC. so that he can justify his arrests in courtD. because he has to know nearly as much about law as a professional lawyer12. The everyday life of a policeman or detective isA. exciting and glamorous B. full of danger C. devoted mostly to routine matters D. wasted on unimportant matters13. The word “confrontation“ in the last paragraph most probably means _A. opposition B. determinationC. protection D. confusion14. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Generally the detectives work is over once the arrest has been made.B. Policemen feel that the image of their lives shown on TV is not accurate.C. People are usually willing to give evidence.D. Policemen and detectives spend little time at the typewriter.15. _ could be a suitable title for the passage.A. Policemen and Detectives B. Detectives Life Fact and FantasyC. The Reality of Being a Detective D. Drama and RealityQuestions 16-20 are based on the following passage:Sporting activities are essentially modified forms of hunting behavior. Viewed biologically, the modern foot-bailer is in reality a member of a hunting group. His killing weapon has turned into a harmless football and his prey (J) into a goalmouth. If his aim is accurate and he scores a goal, he enjoys the hunters triumph of killing his prey.To understand how this transformation has taken place we must briefly look back at our forefathers. They spent over a million years evolving as cooperative hunters. Their very survival depended on success in the hunting-field. Under this pressure their whole way of life, even their bodies, became greatly changed. They became chasers, runners, jumpers, aimers, throwers and prey-killers. They cooperated as skillful male-group attackers.Then about ten thousand years ago, after this immensely long period of hunting their food, they became farmers. Their improved intelligence, so vital to their old hunting life, was put to a new use that of controlling and domesticating their prey. The hunt became suddenly out of date. The food was there on the farms, awaiting their needs. The risks and uncertainties of the hunt were no longer essential for survival.16. The author believes that sporting activities _.A. are forms of biological developmentB. have actually developed from huntingC. are essential forms of taming the preyD. have changed the ways of hunting17. In a football game what is equal to the prey in hunting is _A. any member of the opposing team B. the goal keeperC. the goal-mouth D. the football18. For over a million years, our forefathers were basically _A. successful farmers B. co-operating huntersC. runners and jumpers D. skillful sportsmen19. When did hunting for animals become out of date for our forefathers?A. About a million years ago. B. About 10,000 years ago.C. Several thousand years ago. D. The answer is not given.20. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?A. It is farming that gives human beings enough leisure time for sporting activities.B. Farming is very important in human civilization because it saves human beings from risks and uncertainties of hunting for survival.C. It is hunting that provides human beings with much simpler ways of obtaining meaty meals.D. Sporting activities satisfy the desire of modem men to exercise hunting skills which his forefathers developed for survival.Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage:Once the 12 Girls Band became popular, similar groups predictably starting popping up. Musicat and Beautiful Youth 18 were formed last year. Both feature now-familiar formulas of attractive young women playing different instruments in songs that combine modem music with classic Chinese tunes. Yet they add to the mix by throwing in song, dance and even acrobatics. In an interview, noted music critic Jin Zhaojun said the girl band phenomenon was not new to China, as similar acts appeared in the 1980s.However, the undying rule is that to be successful, bands have to have a novel look. “The 12 Girls Band was the first group to give big live shows and show creativity in how they present their performances. The Beijing Red Poppy Ladies Percussion group, formed in 1999, has made a name for itself because they are the only band that exclusively plays drums and percussion instruments. Bands that dont have a thing are sure to die fast,“ Jin said. 21. How many members are involved in the band?A. 8. B. 10. C. 12. D. 14.22. What does the word “novel“ probably mean in Para.2?A. Story. B. Creative. C. Book. D. Lovely.23. According to Jin Zhaojun, the girl band phenomenon maybe appeared in _.A. 1980s B. 1970s C. 1960s D. 1990s24. What is the main characteristic of the 12 Girls Band?A. They are the only band that exclusively plays drums and percussion instruments.B. They dont make use of any instrument.C. All of them play the same kind of instrument.D. They play different instruments in songs that combine modem music with classic Chinese tunes.25. What is the passage mainly about?A. The Beijing Red Poppy Ladies Percussion.B. A trend born the 12 Girls Band.C. How to succeed in musical world.D. Bands that dont have “a thing“ are sure to die fast.Questions 26-30 are based on the following advertisement:Complimentary Dow Jones NewsGet Dow Jones Real-Time News for Investors at no charge with your Scottrade account! Its the same up-to-the-minute news and information that more than 300,000 financial professionals use each day to make investment decisions and stay ahead of market changes. Dow Jones Real-Time News for Investors provides extensive, high-quality coverage of companies, markets and events, including:Stock Market News - Whats moving and why Company AnnouncementsEconomic IndicatorsCredit Market NewsInternational, Regional and Industry NewsSome brokers charge $ 30 a month for this valuable tool. At Scottrade, youll get the same access at no charge! Just one more reason to choose Scottrade! 26. The advertisement claims that people can get Dow Jones News byA. choosing Scottrade B. paying $ 30C. investing $300,000 D. doing nothing,27. Dow Jones News is important because _.A. it helps people predict market changes B. it is up to the minuteC. it is always real D. it is professional28. Dow Jones Real-Time News covers the following EXCEPT_.A. credit market news B. regional newsC. sports news D. announcement by companies29. The advertisement is directed toward _.A. brokers B. investors C. managers D. directors30. The purpose of the advertisement isA. encouraging people to use Scottrade accountB. introducing the importance of Dow Jones NewsC. calling peoples attention to stock exchangeD. hiring brokersPart Three Cloze But let no one think that pleasure is immoral. Pleasure in itself is a great good, all pleasure, but its consequences may be such 31 the sensible person eschews certain varieties of 32. Nor need pleasure be gross and sensual. They are wise in their generation 33 have discovered that intellectual pleasure is the most satisfying and the most enduring. It is well to 34 the habit of reading. There are 35 sports in which you can engage to your own satisfaction after you have passed the prime of life; there are no games except patience, chess problems and crossword puzzles that you can play without someone to play them with you. Reading suffers 36 no such disadvantages; there is no occupation-except perhaps needle-work, but that leaves the restless spirit 37 liberty- which you can more easily 38 up at any moment, for any period, and more easily put 39 when other calls press upon you; there is no other amusement that can be obtained in these happy days of public liberties and cheap editions at so small a 40. To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.31. A. this B. that C. these D. those32. A. his B. its C. it D. him33. A. who B. which C. that D. whom34. A. acquire B. learn C. modify D. change35. A. few B. many C. little D. bit36. A. of B. from C. out of D. in37. A. in B. from C. at D. with38. A. get B. hold C. take D. look39. A. below B. into C. across D. aside40. A. cost B. lost C. moment D. pointPart Four Dialogue Completion41. Cab driver: Here you are, sir. Queens Hotel.Passenger: How much is it?Cab driver: Three dollars and seventy-five cents.Passenger: Here is four dollars. _.A. Dont give me the rest B. Its not necessary to give me the coinsC. Keep the change D. I give up the pocket money42. Customer: Excuse me, sir.Clerk: _Customer: Id like to cash a check. Would you please tell me which window, should I go to?Clerk: You can cash checks over there at window 6.A. What? Can I help you? B. Yes, may I help you?C. Its all right. D. It doesnt matter.43. Patient: Excuse me, miss. I made an appointment to see Dr. Smith at 4 oclock this afternoon. My name is Ralph Williams. Nurse: Let me check, yes, Mr. Williams._. You may go in now.A. Dr. Smith is hoping you now B. Dr. Smith is wishing you nowC. Dr. Smith is expecting you now D. Dr. Smith is waiting you now44. Doctor: Have you lost weight recently, Mr. Bush?Bush: No, doctor. Actually, _A. Ive become three pounds fatter B. Ive got three pounds weightC. Ive added to three pounds D. Ive put on three pounds45. Mr. Woods: Id like a double room for tonight.Clerk: _Mr. Woods: Yes. I called you last week from New York. My name is George Woods.A. Have you made an order B. Have you paid beforehandC. Do you have a reservation D. Do you have an appointment46. Clerk: Would you sign the register, please?Mr. Woods: Sure. _, does my room have a private bath?Clerk