大学英语A模拟题8.doc

大学英语（A）模拟题8Section I: Reading Comprehension 20 pointsPart 1: Questions 1-5 are based on this part. 10 pointsRead the following passage and choose the best answer from A. B. C. and D.Passage 1In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film maker Walter Disney.He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disneys cartoon films for children. When Walter Disney heard Nashs voice, he said, 16Stopl Thats our duck! The duck was now the famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film the Wise Little Hen, Donald lived in an old houseboat and wore his sailor jacket and hat.Later that year he became a star after an eight-minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audiences liked him because he was lazy and greedy (贪婪), and because he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickeys eight nephews (侄儿).Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself,probably because he wasnt goody-goody ( 伪善者) like Mickey.In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational films about the places of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared there were no more new cartoons. Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But todays children can still see the old cartoons on TV and hear that famous voice.1. Who is Walt Disney ?A. He played the part of Donald DuckB. He made Donald Duck filmsC. He had Donald Ducks voiceD. He drew cartoons2. Walt Disney chose Clarence Nash _A. because his voice was right for Mickey MouseB. because his voice was right for the duck in a new cartoon filmC. because he was fond of playing jokesD. because he was quite humorous3. The first Donald Duck film _A. appeared in 1934B. was shown in 1933C. was greatly appreciated in 1966D. was popular in 19304. Todays children can see Donald Duck _.A. in new fims B. at the cinemaC. on televisionD. in storebooks5. Which of the following in NOT true?A. Clarence Nash had Donald Ducks voiceB. People liked Donald Duck better because he was lazy and greedy and became angry quicklyC. Donald Ducks voice disappeared in 1966D. Mickey Mouse wasnt a goody-goodyBBAD试题分析：本文介绍了唐老鸭的扮演者Clarence Nash以及这部电影的出名的情况介绍。1.B 细节题。根据第一段In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film-maker Walt Disney. He had unusual voice and he wanted to do work in Disneys cartoon films for children.可知Walt Disney拍摄了这部电影。故B正确。2.B 细节题。根据第一段最后一句When Walt Disney heard Nashs voice, he said, “Stop! Thats our duck!”可知他认为Nash的声音正是他想要的。故B正确。3.A 细节题。根据文章第二段第一句The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in1934 in the film The Wise Little Hen.可知第一部唐老鸭的电影出现在1934年。故A正确。5.D 细节题。根据文章第二段最后2行. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasnt goody-goody like Mickey.可知Donald和Mickey Mouse都有很好的goody-goody。故D项内容错误。考点：考察文化类短文阅读点评：本文介绍了唐老鸭的扮演者Clarence Nash以及这部电影的出名的情况介绍。本文细节题居多，答题时在文章找到对应的地方，用笔进行标记，这有利于后期有时间检查时可以立刻找到答案的位置。仔细理解作者所讲的意思，再结合选项，通过排除法和自己对全文的把握，选出正确答案Passage 2Since World War II, there has been a clearly discernible trend, especially among the growing group of college students, toward early marriage. Many youths begin dating in the first stages of adolescence, “go steady” through high school, and marry before their formal education has been completed. However, emotional maturity is no respecter of birthday; it does not arrive automatically at twenty-one or twenty-five. Some achieve it surprisingly early, while others never do, even in three score years and ten. Many students are marrying as an escape, not only from an unsatisfying home life, but also from their own personal problems of isolation and loneliness. And it can almost be put down as s dictum that any marriage seldom solves ones problems, more often, it merely makes them worse. Furthermore, it is doubtful whether the home is an institution that is capable of carrying all that the young are seeking to put into it. Young people correctly understand that their parents are wrong in believing that “success” is the ultimate good, but they erroneously believe that they themselves have found the true center of lifes meaning. Their expectations of marriage are essentially utopian and therefore incapable of fulfillment. They want too much, and disappointments are often bound to follow. Shall we, then, join the chorus of “Miseries” over early marriage? One cannot generalize: all early marriage are not bad any more than all later ones are good. Satisfactory marriages are determined not by time, but by the emotional maturity of the partners. Therefore, each case must be judged on its own merits. If the early marriage is not an escape, if it is entered into with relatively few illusions or false expectations, and if it is economically feasible, why not? Good marriages can be made from sixteen to sixty, and so are bad ones. (301 words) 6. According to this article the trend toward early marriage _. A. was the result of the Great Depression of the 1930s B. could not be easily determined C. is one that could be clearly seen D. is a result of the emotional maturity of the young 7. The author suggests that many of todays early marriage are a result of _. A. escapism B. theological dictum C. lack of formal education D. convenience 8. More often than not, early marriage will _. A. not affect ones problems B. solve a persons problems C. intensify ones problems D. ease ones problems 9. The author states that the home as an institution is _. A. overrated B. unworthy of worship C. a god who can grant everything that you wish for D. probably not capable of being what many young people expect it to be 10. Many young people who marry early believe that _. A. their parents have found the true meaning of life B. they have found the true center of lifes meaning C. “success” is the ultimate good D. to succeed is not at all important Section II: Vocabulary and Structure 40 pointsPart 1: Questions 11- 20 are based on this section. 20 pointsRead the following sentences and choose the best answer from A. B. C. and D. 11. The writer tried to be as _as possible by cutting off every unneccessary word.A. comfortable B. concise C. connected D. convenient12.Are you _ of how people regard such behavior?A. conscinetious B. conscious C. capable D. common13. The painting,_was set in the wood frame, is Da Vincis anthentic works.A. which B.that C. when D. who14._ I remember, his writings always had the meticulous descriptive quality.A. As long as B. So far as C. According to D. In order that15.At that moment she was standing a few meters away from _we are now.A. where B. what C. which D. there16.The manager promised to keep me _of how our business was going on .A. to be informed B. on informing C. informed D. informing17.I was very tired. Otherwise, I _to the theatre with you.A. had gone B. would go C. went D. would have gone18.The thory of class currently prevailing in the west is _based on what Max Weber, a German sociologist , propoesd.A. fairly B. kindly C. largely D. greatly19.You must speak slowly, so that you can make yourself_.A. understood B. being understood C. understanding D. to be understood20.The explanation given by the manager yesterday was not at all_ to us.A. satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfys D. satisfactoryPart 2: Questions 21- 30 are based on this part. 20 pointsRead the following passage and fill in each blank by choosing the best answer from A. B. C. and D. Someone says, “Time is money.” But I think time is _21_ important than money. Why? Because when money is spent, we can get it back. However, when time is 22 itll never2 3 . Thats 24 we mustnt waste time.It goes without saying that the 25 is usually limited. Even a second is very important. We should make full use of our time to do2 6_ useful.But it is a pity that there are a lot of people who do not know the importance of time. They spent their limited time smoking, drinking and _2_7 . They do not know that wasting time means wasting part of their own _2_8 .In a word, we should save time. We shouldnt 29 todays work for tomorrow. Remember we have no time to 30 21. A. much B. less C. much less D. even more22. A. cost B. bought C. gone D. finished23. A. return B. carry C. take D. bring24. A. what B. that C. because D. why25. A. money B. time C. day D. food26. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything27. A. reading B. writing C. playing D. working28. A. time B. fo