综合英语精读带答案李晓娟模拟题CC.doc

综合英语精读（2）模拟试题 I. Vocabulary: Choose the best answer which can explain the underlined words in the following sentences. 1.The minister did not hesitate but answered the reporters questions instantaneously.a. cleverly b. indirectly c. frankly d. immediately2. The doctor reminded him to take one dose of this cough-mixture three times a day.a. tablet b. pill c. spoonful d. measured amount3. The novel was tailored to popular taste so that it sold well.a. intended b. sought c. adapted d. published4. Its really difficult for students to understand the concept of infinite space.a. definition b. idea c. term d. idiom5. Heart transplant operations are becoming quite commonplace nowadays.a. inexpensive b. ordinary c. complex d. easy6. He believed his career was inextricably linked with her.a. undoubtedly b. inseparably c. somewhat d. reasonably7. As a British writer put in “ A friend in need is a friend indeed.”a. placed b. wrote c, stated d. quoted8. Peace was the dominant theme of the conference。a. neglected b. controversial c. most attractive d. most important9. Coca-Cola has been the most influential brand in the global soft drinka. national b. famous c. world-wide d. ordinary10. The overall cost of the machine includes sale tax and fitting.a. estimated b. total c. high d. reduced11. They are considering a plan that may yield more output with less labour input.a. efficiency b. production c. profits d. normal12. The maximum temperature recorded in August in the region is 35.a. highest b. lowest c. mild d. normal13. He took on several part-time jobs to boost his income.a. make b. earn c. obtain d. increase14. Though the young man has got a business of his own, he has no idea of how to run it successfully.a. maintain b. manage c. expand d. build15. Many patients come to see the dentist because his fees are reasonable.a. believable b. cheap c. acceptable d. pleasant16. Teachers and students may get a 40% discount on air fares during vacations.a. increase b. value c. charge d. reduction17.It is not legal for citizens to possess firearms in that country.a. lawful b. restricted c. moral d. guilty18. The influence of the mass media has made many new technical terms no longer the monopoly of the experts.a. rights b. control c. domination d. knowledge19.Central heating was installed for the regulation of the temperature in the building.a. change b. cooling c. control d. heating20. In some developed countries robots are replacing workers on assembly lines.a. having a great effect on b. driving away c. taking the place of d. competing with21. She felt quite uneasy, for she was the only person wearing formal attire at the party.a. skirt b. suit c. clothes d. trousers22. When the thief was about to steal my purse, a policeman grabbed him by the arm.a. pointed at b. suddenly took hold of c. shook hands with d. caught up with.23. The local government has approved of a proposal to introduce sophisticated techniques to promote economic growth.a. advanced b. important c. difficult d. scientific24. He was asked to recopy his composition because its impossible for the teacher to read his microscopic handwriting.a. very small b. very careless c. meaningless d. untidy25. After being washed in hot water, my sweater shrank so much that I couldnt wear it any more.a. became smaller b. became too big c. became longer d. became too hard26. The smart young lady likes shopping at weekends and especially likes buying trendy clothes.a. brightly-colored b. strange c. fashionable d. cheap27. She looked so cool in her new dress that almost all the young men at the party wanted to dance with her.a. smart b. cold c. lovely d. gentle28. Andersons imaginative fairy tales are liked by children all over the world.a. unreal b. fictional c. popular d. showing imagination29. Many TV commercials give children a false sense of reality.a. advertisement b. programs c. series d. products30. She was attracted by that fancy pair of shoes displayed in the shop window.a. imaginary b. unusual c. expensive d. good-lookingII. Put the following words or expressions from the text in the blanks to complete the sentences. Make changes where necessary. part time go through make a decision bring up take after make it up turn out at the time get on with for long 1. As a post graduate, he supports himself by working _part time_ in a company.2. The child _takes after_ his father only when seen at a distance.3. The secretary tells me that our new manager is very kind and easy to _get on with_.4. The company has been _going through_ considerable changes for the past three years.5. When I first heard the proposal, I agreed _at the time_, but later I changed my mind.6. The company met with a serious financial problem and had to _make a decision_ as to what to do.7. John had a quarrel with Mary last week. Has he _made it up_ with her yet?8. The job _turned out_ to be harder than we had expected.9. As a good-hearted nanny, Mrs. Smith _brought up_ five parentless children.10. I havent seen her daughter _for long_, so that Ive forgotten what she looks like.III. ClozeGetting Ready for the Employment InterviewIf you appear to be a reasonably good 1 for the job ( an employer would probably say that you “look good on paper”), then you will be invited to come for an interview.You should not _2_ that you will get the jot and that you can therefore relax. The interview is another every important step in the job-seeking process. An employer may receive dozens or even hundreds of applications to fill a particular job. The applications are _ 3 , and a small group of 4 candidates are invited to appear 5 so the employer can determine in more 6 how qualified they really are.The person who conducts the interview may be the company 7 , a personnel director, or a member of the management. 8 his or her position, the interviewer is trained to find out 9 about you in a relatively short time. Chances are that you were invited to the interview because you do have the essential 10 that are wanted in the job; now the interviewer is examining to see if you have the sense of responsibility, degree of maturity, or whatever other personal traits may be considered necessary.You are at the interview to sell yourself, at least 11 of yourself, to the 12 employer. You should decide 13 just what your good points are answer questions. Ask questions too. Appear interested in the job and the company. Obviously you can do much before the interview to prepare yourself to answer 14 questions and to 15 intelligent questions of your own.1. a. person b. employee c. candidate d