英语二(下)模拟题2.doc

大学英语二（下）模拟题2一、交际与对话1. -What kind of job _?-Id like to be a doctor, so that I can save lives and help people to be healthier.A. do you have in heartB. do you have in mindC. you put in your heartD. you keep in your mind2.-How do you spend your weekends?- _.A. I will go to see a filmB. I am crazy about footballC. I go hiking with some friendsD. I went to swim last Saturday3. -Any way I can help? -Thanks, _. Its just things I have to do.A. you needntB. not at allC. you are welcomeD. but not really4. -Would you mind if I smoke?-Well, Id rather you didnt, _.A. if you dont mindB. if you never mindC. if you likeD. if you have no question5. -Can I use your mobile phone?-_.A. Go onB. Go aheadC. Come onD. Come along二、阅读理解Passage 1Rapid changes in technology and increasing international competition have led employers to seek new strategies for producing goods and providing services. These changes require a high performance organization where all workers have more responsibility and decision-making functions. Such organizations need employees who are well trained and possess the skills and knowledge necessary for their new functions. In addition, as learning becomes an integral part of the work itself, workers will need to be better prepared to avail themselves of training and learning opportunities in the workplace.One challenge faced by educators and employers is how to prepare students for their changing roles in the workplace and how to ensure that the economy uses the full capacity and potential of our youth. At a point in our history when education beyond high school is increasingly viewed as necessary to meet the educational and skill requirements of many current and emerging careers, approximately one half of US youth do not attend college and about half of those who do will not complete their studies. For many of these youth, particularly those who are members of the growing underclass, the transition between school and work has become problematic. Many graduate from high school with few or no job-related skills; often their academic preparation is weak.Those who drop out before high school graduation, many of them caught up in an inescapable world of poverty, fare worse with even more limited job and career prospects. Until the age of 25, these youth are likely to move from job to job, usually in the service sector of the economy where they find jobs that are low-skilled, poorly paid, and offer few opportunities for further training or advancement.The result for some young people is a life of poverty. For many others the prospect is employment that pays less than a living wage and offers neither self-respect nor a future. Unemployment rates among all youth are high (twice that for adults) and not responsive to economic upturns. The official 1991 unemployment rates for high school graduates below the age of 24 was 13 percent for whites, 17 percent for Hispanics, and 29 percent for blacks. In reality, these frighteningly high rates are probably even worse. If young people drop out of school, their prospects for not getting a job are one out of four, and their employment prospects do not improve with time.1. As is mentioned in the passage, a high performance organization is one _. A. which seeks new strategies for producing goods and providing services B. in which workers play more active roles C. in which workers rather than the executives make the decisions D. which increases its competitiveness by hiring only skilled workers2. While modern economic development requires more highly educated people, _. A. 50 percent of the college students are unable to finish their studies B. professional training for high school graduates is of equal importanceC. the transition between college and work is still a hard job for many youth D. job-related skills are not within the range of higher education3. Those who even fail to complete their high school studies_. A. are unlikely to find stable employment until the age of 25 B. usually attend vocational schools to get the required skills C. cannot find any jobs at all until the age of 25 D. usually find jobs in the service industry4. Unemployment rate is high for high school graduates _. A. when the economic situation is bad B. even when economy takes a turn for the better C. because most of them are from poor families D. because the service industry is the most fragile sector of economy5. The passage is mainly about_. A. economic development and the creation of poverty B. school academic achievement and employment C. the difficulties of the US youth in employmentD. the shortage of jobs for the poor populationPassage 2Valentines Day is named for Saint Valentine an early Christmas churchman who reportedly helped young lovers. Valentine was killed for his Christian beliefs on February 14 more than 1700 years ago, but the day that has his name is even earlier than that.More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers. As part of the celebration, girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container. Boys reached into the container and pulled one out. The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet heart for a year.Lovers still put their names on pieces of paper and they sent each other Valentines Day cards that tell of their love. Sometimes they also sent gifts, like flowers of chocolate candy. Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system. But some used another way to send this message. They have it printed in a newspaper. The cost is usually a few dollars. Some of the messages are simple and short “Jane, I love you very much”. Others say more. This one, for example, “Dan, Roses are red. Violets are blue. I hope you love me as much as I love you. Forever. May.” Most of the newspapers that print such messages are local, but USA Today is sold throughout the United States and 90 other countries as well. This means someone can send a Valentine message to lover in a far-away city or town almost anywhere in the world. These messages cost 80 dollars and more. An employee of USA Today says readers can have a small heart or rose printed along with their messages this year. Will this kind of Valentines Day message reach the one you love? Well, just make sure he or she reads the newspaper. 1. When was the day named after Valentine?A. More than 1700 years ago before Valentines death B. More than 2000 years agoC. On February 24 D. It is not mentioned in the passage.2. Which is not true about the Roman holiday? A. Girls put into a container large pieces of paper with their own names on them. B. Boys and girls became sweet hearts by chance C. Girls and boys were not lovers for a year. D. It was celebrated as a holiday for lovers3. What is the cost of printing a message to show ones love? Its _.A. a few dollars B. a few dollars in a local newspaper and 80 dollars in USA TodayC. 80 dollars, and more D. very expensive4. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The ancient Roman girls were more open and easy-going than boys B. Valentine was killed for helping lovers C. Readers of USA Today can send roses to their lovers along with printed messagesD. Valentine was honored by people for his firm Christian belief and warm heart5. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To briefly introduce the origin of Valentines Day and the modern style. B. To advertise for USA Today. C. To tell you that Americans are open to express their love D. To sell roses on Valentines Day.Passage 3Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been a few players who were truly great. How did these players get that way _ was it through training and practice, or are great players “born, not made”? First, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past _ players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate. In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup _ three from South America and three from Western Europe. There has never been a great national team _ or a really great player _ from North America or from Asia. Second, these players have all had years of practice in the game. Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighborhood _ a poor, crowded area where a boys dream is not to be a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer. For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, had tone of the best English soccer teams in recent years. Pele practiced in the street with a “ball” made of rags. And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall in the slums (贫民窟) of Belfast. All great players have a lot in common, but that doesnt explain why they are great. Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele. The greatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others.1. According to the author, which of the following statements is true? A. Soccer is popular all over the world, but truly great players are rare. B. Millions of people all over the world are playing soccer, but only six countries have ever had famous stars. C. Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but only six countries from South America and western Europe have ever had great national teams. D. All over the world soccer is one of the most popular games, but it seems least popular in North America or Asia.2. The word “tricks” at the end of paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _. A. experienceB. cheatingC. skillsD. training3. Liverpool and Brazilian streets are two geographic terms used to illustrate _. A. where soccer players get their way B. how neighborhood affects a soccer players success C. why they can produce the best soccer teams D. what a poor, crowded area will provide a future soccer player with.4. In the last paragraph the statement”. but only one became Pele” indicates that _. A. Pele is the greatest soccer player B. the greatest players are born with some unique quality C. Peles birthplace sets him apart from all the others D. the success of a soccer player has everything to do with the family background5. To get the way for a great player, a series of factors are directly mentioned, except _. A. age and birth B. family and neighborhood C. training and practice D. personality and character三、词汇与结构1. The worlds population is not _ evenly throughout the regions of the world.A. contributedB. attributedC. distributedD. spread2. No one needs to feel awkward in _ his own customs.A. followingB. chasingC. seekingD. pursuing3. In his speech he _ to the great help he had received from supporters.A. mentionedB. remarkedC. referredD. commented4. In order to improve our condition, this new scheme must be _.A. adoptedB. adaptedC. acknowledgedD. admitted5. He _ in working 12 hours a day in his laboratory in spite of his rapidly declining health.A. keepsB. persistsC. continuesD. insists6. Only a small number of students have the opportunity to _ Ivy League universities in the US.A. attendB. assignC. appointD. acquire7. Our views _ greatly on this subject. A. meetB. approveC. divergeD. agree8. Some of these records have _ and should be disposed of.A. worn upB. worn downC. worn offD. worn out9. The public have _ the government because of its slow response to the disaster.A. commentedB. criticizedC. estimatedD. assessed10. Taking part in too many extra-curriculum activities could _ your study.A. wasteB. reactC. threatenD. response四、完形填空Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The _1_ you go about purchasing all item or a service can actually _2_ you money or can add _3_ the cost.Take the _4_ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might _5_ you are making the _6_ buy if you choose one _7_ look you like and which is also the cheapest _8_ price. But when you get it home you may find that it _9_ twice as long as a more expensive _10_ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well _11_ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all. . So what principles should you _12_ when you go out shopping? If you _13_ your home, your car or any valuable _14_ in excellent condition, youll be saving money in the long _15_. Before you buy a new _16_, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular _17_. . Before you buy an expensive _18_, or a service, do check the price and _19_ is on offer. If possible, choose _20_ three items or three estimates. .1 . A. form B. way C. method D. fashion.2 . A. raise B. remain C. save D. preserve.3 . A. to B. on C. up D. in.4 . A. single B. simple C. easy D. similar.5 . A. convince B. examine C. accept D. think.6 . A. best B. most C. proper D. reasonable.