《大学英语Ⅰ》模拟试卷2.doc

大学英语模拟试卷2闭卷Part I Vocabulary 30%Directions: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then, put the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. _ people are very friendly and enjoy talking to others.A. Pessimistic B. SociableC. Relaxed D. Depressing2. He preferred _ rather than _. A. to act; stand by B. to acting; to stand by C. acting; stand by D. acting; to stand by3. I remember _ you before that it is dangerous to climb up the window. A. to tell B. telling C. to have told D. as telling4. She is _ a poet than a musician. A. more of B. the more C. far more D. more or less5. He spoke so fast that I could _ understand a word. A. nearly B. seldomly C. hardly D. almost6. Dogs can _ to amuse their owners. A. play dead B. play death C. play died D. play deadly7. Only in this way _. A. you can learn English well B. can you learn English well C. learn you English well D. can English learn well8. They tried to present the mixed economy _ an ideal. A. for B. with C. to D. as9. He was very much _ because she had not answered his letter. A. annoying B. annoyed C. annoysome D. annoy10. She wanted to get to school on time, no matter _ she went without breakfast.A. what B. how C. whether D. where11. He finally stopped hanging _ in the street. A. off B. on C. around D. up12. He was angry with her because she always looked at her with _.A. contempt B. allowance C. shrub D. level13. I showed the secretary the invitation which the mayor had sent me _ my request for an interview. A. in response to B. in favor of C. in contrast to D. in place of 14. This is a special kind of magazine _ the science of astronomy. A. which devotes B. to devote C. to devote to D. devoted to15. Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any _ of what I said. A. notice B. remark C. warning D. attention16. The author eagerly anticipates the time _ finished, and she can start a new one. A. when her book B. her book be C. when her book is D. her will be17. He is wondering _a doctor. A. whether or not to see B. whether to see or not C. if or not to see D. if to see or not 18. _we would have got back home long ago. A. But for the fog B. Only for the fog C. If for the fog D. Not for the fog 19. _measure matter we must have units of weight, volume and length. A. In order B. In order to C. So as D. So as to 20. Foreign students find certain structures particularly difficult; _, teachers need a reliable source of practice material to put these points across effectively. A. so that B. in order that C. consequently D. eventually21. Though she is nearly65, Mary doesnt want to _. A. retired B. retire C. quit D. quiting22. The boy _ his fear of the dark and walked alone in the woods at night. A. made B. took C. conquered D. refused 23. He made a new _ to solve the problem, but failed again. A. attempt B. part C. decision D. effect24. The boat _, throwing the boys into the water. A. turned down B. turned out C. turned over D. turned25. If you _ your name and address on the card, well send the book to you as soon as it is returned. A. go over B. fill in C. find out D. carry out26. If you work hard _, you wont have to sit up all night before the exam. A. by yourself B. at other times C. willingly D. with some help27. It was not a serious accident; the car needs only some _ repairs. A. major B. secondary C. minor D. primary28. Rain does not _ bring down the temperature. A. certainly B. undoubtedly C. necessarily D. completely29. _ his wealth, he is not happy. A. Except for B. In spite of C. Because of D. Besides30. The football game will be played on _. A. June six B. six June C. the sixth of June D. the six of JunePart II Choose the definition from Column B that matches each word or phrase in column A: 1031. determined A. besides32. covered B. persuade not to do sth.33. dissuade C. traveled34. fortunately D. not far away35. damage E. having a strong will36. contact F. overcome37. nearby G. harm38. accomplish H. luckily39. conquer I. get in touch with40. morevoer J. succeed in doingPart III Reading comprehension 30%Passage 1With the invention and development of television, entertainment has grown much more visual in character and is demanding less and less use of the imagination, considered by many to be mans greatest faculty. But its greatest inadequacy lies in its inability to exercise just those creative powers in men which are called upon and developed in the pursuit of a worthwhile hobby, This lack is not serious while a man is still fully employed in his day-to-day work which itself often gives him opportunities to create either with his hands or with his mind. At this time he seeks only some form of relaxation in his leisure. There comes a time, however, when he must retire from his occupation on account of age, and it is then that these shallower pastimes, useful enough has a form of relaxation, might cease to satisfy the hitherto active man. Today, many elderly people are finding this to be true, and seem constantly to be suffering from a sense of frustration after retirement, which reveals seem constantly to be suffering from a sense of frustration after retirement, which reveals itself in a short temper and slow degeneration of health, the two most common symptoms.41. The writer criticizes visual entertainment because _ A. it does not require mans creative powers. B. it demands too much of our imagination. C. it can not improve our intelligence and skill. D. it leads man to slow degeneration in health. 42. What is regarded as mans greatest faculty?A. EntertainmentB. CharacterC. HobbiesD. Imagination 43. While fully employed, men look for _A. visual entertainment that requires imagination in their leisure.B. opportunities to create either with their hands or with their minds in their leisure.C. something that will help them relax in their leisure.D. creative hobbies in their leisure. 44. When retired, the elderly people find that _A. shallower pastimes can nolonger satisfy them.B. it is unnecessary to cultivate creative hobbies in their younger days.C. doing anything after retirement is unnecessary.D. relaxation is most suitable for their retired life. 45. It can be inferred from the passage that _A. hobbies are more important to the young than to the elderly.B. we should develop worthwhile hobbies when we are young.C. in ancient times entertainment was more visual in character.D. hobbies are not important in the health of modern men.Passage 2When you have completed your college education, you will look for a job suited to your training, interests, and ambitions. In most cases, you will visit a likely employers office and complete an application form for the position in which you are interested. The employer may then make a decision regarding your ability on the basis of the application form and a personal interview. Throughout your lifetime, however, you may find yourself in other job-seeking situations in an attempt to improve your position. As you gain experience, you are likely to become ambitious for better and better jobs. These better jobs often request written letters of application and summaries of your background and experience. Your writing skills may an important part in obtaining the job you desire. In any job-seeking situation, there are a number of ways you may use your writing skills: to complete an application form, prepare a resume, write an application letter, or write employment follow-up letters. As an ambitious job-seeker, therefore , you should be able to prepare all the written material that will help you obtain the job you want.46. According to the passage, in seeking a job ,the students_. A. will follow their interests and ambition B. like to visit every employers office C. can make an arrangement for an interview D. will surely get a chance to improve position47. If you want to improve your position and find a good job, it is important to_. A. understand the application form of the company B. improve your writing skills C. make a decision on the basis of your own desire D. get a job related to your education48. To find a job, it is not necessary to supply_. A. a letter of application B. a letter for an interview C. an application form D. a resume49. Your application for a job should mainly inform the employer of your_. A. present position and income B. ability in letter writing C. background and experience D. decision to apply for the job50. What may be the best title for this passage? A. How to Complete a Job Application Form B. An Introduction to Job-seeking Situations C. An Attempt to Find Better Jobs D. Writing Skills Help Job-seekingPassage 3A credit card can be useful. You could take it into a store and buy a television set or new furniture or clothing or anything you wanted. All you would have to do is to sign your name and take what you wanted out of the store without paying cash. But there is a problem with the cards-they can be financial poison. These cards are just like the poisons we use on insects. If we use them carefully, they can be helpful; but if we use them too much, they can kill us. These cards can kill us financially just as real poison can kill our body. For any money that the user does not pay each month, the credit card company changes a percentage of that amount in interest. The insect is added every month, so a bill that is not paid gets bigger and bigger.Over 10 percent of the families in the United States are “overextended”. That is, they have more debt on their credit cards than they can pay. Credit cards can be used for almost anything that money can buy. And they can even be used to pay for funerals. For some credit card users, a funeral may be the only solution to the debt problems they have caused for themselves by using credit cards.51. A credit card is so useful in daily life that if you have one _. A. you can borrow money with no interest B. you dont have to pay anything you want. C. you dont have to bring cash with you D. you can take anything free of charge52. What is the result of using the credit card too much? A. Causing financial problems to cards users B. Leading to the death of credit card users. C. Increasing the rate of interest of the bills. D. Killing card users like real poison.53. Which of the statement is true according the passage? A. Card users have to pay interest for the money that is not paid in time B. Interest will be charged for any money paid with a credit card. C. Ten percent of the money used by card users is charged as the interest. D. Card users will pay lower interest if they return the money in time.54. If people are “overextended”(in Paragraph 4) with their credit, it means _. A. they can no longer use credit cards for anything B. they have to pay off debts with their money on their cards C. they have used more money than they can pay off D. they will be overcharged ten percent of interest55. What does the author mean by saying “a funeral may be the only solution to the debt problemsby using credit cards”? A. Some credit card users even use credit cards to pay for their funerals. B. Using credit cards to pay for funerals may solve debt problem. C. No interest will be charged for the money paid for funerals. D. Some credit card users owe too much debt to pay off in their lifetime.Part Translation (English-Chinese) 15%56. His failure in the exam has made him aware of how important it is to review his lessons regularly.57. Skimming not only helps you get some idea of what you are going to read, but also helps you read faster and improve your comprehansion.58. We didnt think he could cover the distance in a quarter of an hour, but he succeeded in doing it.59. Even after his doctor told h