2023年成人高等教育学士学位英语考试考前冲刺模拟.doc

成人高等教育学士学位英语考试考前冲刺模拟

英语试卷一 (90 Minutes)

Part I Dialogue Completion (15 Points)

Directions: There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

1. Rita: You said we could discuss a problem you had when you first came to the U.S. Would you like to tell me your problem?
Anna: _____________
A. Yes, of course. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. Well, as you said. D. I don’t think so.

2. Jack: Hello, this is Jack London. May I speak to Dr. Lee?
Receptionist: I’m sorry. She’s with a patient. ____________
A. What’s up? B. May I help you?
C. Could you wait? D. Why do you want to see her?

3. Peter: Hello. I’m Peter Smith. Aren’t you new here?
Wendy: __________ I transferred from UCLA.
A. NO, I once was here. B. I’m Wendy Chan.
C. I don’t know you. D. No, first time here.

4. Tim: Hey, Larry! Good to see you! ____________
Larry: Terrible! I just found out I failed my math test, and I studied all night for it!
A. How’s it going? B. How do you do?
C. How are you? D. How about you?

5. Wife: How about picking up some soft drinks on your way home?
Husband: __________ Anything else?
A. I’d love to. B. I don’t mind.
C. My pleasure. D. No problem.

6. Sian: Let’s eat out tonight. I don’t feel like cooking.
Vincent: ___________ What do you fancy?
Sian: I think Japanese food would make a nice change.
A. Me too. B. Do you?
C. Well, why not? D. So what?

7. Kato: Shall we have Chinese or American food?
Mori: ___________
Kato: There is a good steak house around the corner.
A. You have nothing in mind. B. It doesn’t matter.
C. I have no choice! D. Whatever you say!

8. Terri: How are things going with you and your roommate?
Jon: Not very well. We’re ____________, but I end up feeding him three meals a day.
A. supposed to divide the house work B. supposed to share the groceries
C. on good terms D. kind of broke

9. Mike: Shall I pick you up at 5 or 6?
Joei: __________
Mike: OK, I will pick you up at 5.
A. It doesn’t make any difference. B. It’s fine with me.
C. Like you said. D. Nothing bothers me.

10. Stacey: Sue, can you drive Jane and me to the doctor on Monday?
Sue: Sure. _____________ when you need help.
A. You can always count on me B. I’ll be glad to
C. I’ll mark it on my calendar D. You can think of me

11. Mei: Is Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner?
Susie: ______________
Mei: I was hoping she would come with us.
A. I think so. B. Not that I know of.
C. She said so. D. Not that she said.

12. Rosie: Sorry, I overslept. My clock didn’t go off this morning.
Francie: ___________Perhaps you should buy a new one.
A. You should put that right. B. Your clock never works.
C. Did you set the alarm last night? D. Were you late for work?

13. Ryan: Hi, Mike. Haven’t seen you for a while? How is Cathy?
Mike: We’re not seeing each other any more.
Ryan: What happened? ___________
A. Did you fire her? B. Did you break up?
C. I believe it. D. She’s fine.

14. Jack: I heard you’re going out with Jane.
Fred: Where did you get that idea?
Jack: __________ Jane is a very nice girl, someone you meet only once in a lifetime.
A. Oh, come on. B. You mean you aren’t.
C. Oh, forget it. D. No kidding.

15. Eddie: Did you ever think of working somewhere else?
Janice: Yeah. In fact, I have an interview next Monday.
Eddie: ____________
A. Good luck! B. Good idea!
C. No way! D. Amazing!

Part II Reading Comprehension (40 Points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each o f the passages is followed by 5questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

Passage One (缺失)

Passage Two

During his lifetime Alfred Nobel reaped millions of dollars in profits from his invention and manufacture of high explosives. Some of these greatly increased the killing power of weapons and so made war more terrible. Nobel, nevertheless, left much of his fortune for the promotion of world peace as well as the advancement of scientific knowledge and the encouragement of literary achievement.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on Oct. 21, 1833. Alfred was a sickly child. He was educated at home. Instead of going to high school he traveled widely. He, learned chemistry and mechanical engineering in private studies and study abroad. At 21, he joined his father and brother in St. Petersburg. The father had begun some experiments with nitroglycerin( 硝化甘油) but had abandoned（放弃） them. Alfred resumed these experiments and invented a blasting cap, made of fulminate of mercury, to fire a charge of nitroglycerin. The cap was a very important development.
This time, the Greater London Council is looking into the possibility of building a Channel link straight to London. A bridge would cost far more than a tunnel, but you would be able to go by rail or by car on a bridge, whereas a tunnel would provide a rail link only.
Why is this idea being discussed again? Is Britain becoming more conscious of the need for links with Europe as a result of joining the EEC ( 欧共体) ? Well, perhaps. The main reason, though, is that a tunnel or bridge would reach the twenty square kilometers of London's disused dockland. A link from London to the continent would stimulate trade and re-vitalize(激活) the port, and would make London a main trading center in Europe. With a link over the Channel, you could buy your fish and chips in England, and be able to eat them in France while they were still warm！

21. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Swimming across the Channel takes less than four hours.
B. The idea of a Channel tunnel or bridge is a very new one.
C. It is considered to be more difficult to swim across the channel than any other means.
D. A tunnel or bridge would only reach as far as the coast.

22. A tunnel would be_________.
A. less expensive to be built than a bridge
B. more expensive to be built than a bridge
C. less expensive to be built than a rail
D. more expensive to be built than a rail

23. If they built a Channel tunnel, you would_________.
A. neither take a train nor go by car
B. only take a train
C. either take a train or go by car
D. only take a bus

24. II can be concluded that many of London’s dockyards are________.
A. not used B. seriously blocked
C. fully used D. opened again

25. Channel link would________.
A. allow us to buy fish and chips in France
B. make the journey from Europe to England dangerous but easier and faster
C. decrease more trade for London's dockyards
D. make London more prosperous again

Passage Three

Accidents are caused; they don't just happen. The reason may be easy to see; a shelf out of reach, a patch of ice on the road, an overloaded truck. But more often than not there is a chain of events leading up to the misfortune, frustration, tiredness or just bad temper that show what the accident really is, a sort of attack on oneself.
Road accidents, for example, happen frequently after a family quarrel, and we all know people who are accident-prone, so often at odds with themselves and the world that seem to cause accidents for themselves and others.
By definition an accident is something. You cannot predict or avoid and the idea which used to be current that the majority of road accidents are caused by a minority of criminally careless drivers is not supported b insurance statistics These show that most accidents involve ordinary motorists in a moment of carelessness or thoughtlessness.
It is not always clear, either, what sort of conditions make people more likely to have an accident. For instance, the law requires all factories to take safety precautions (防止措施) and most companies have safety committees to make sure the regulations are observed, but still, every day in Britain, some fifty thousand men and women are injured from work due to accidents. These accidents are largely the result of human error or misjudgment-noise and fatigue, boredom or worry is possible factors which contribute to this. Doctors who work in factories have found that those who drink too much, usually people, who have a high anxiety level, run three times the normal risk of accidents at work.

26. The passage suggests that_________.
A. accidents are usually caused by psychological factors
B. accidents mostly result from slippery roads
C. drinkers run three times the normal risk of accidents in factories
D. about 50,000 people lose their lives at work in Britain every day

27．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor of accidents?
A. Mood. B. Tiredness.
C. Carelessness. D. Weather.

28. The phrase "accident-prone" in Para. 2 means_________.
A. likely to have accidents B. injured in accidents
C. possible to die in accidents D. responsible for accidents

29. What can we infer about the author's opinion of accidents?
A. Safety precautions are of little use in accidents.
B. Many accidents can and should be avoided.
C. Factories accidents, unlike road accidents, are inevitable.
D. Most road accidents are caused by just a few careless drivers.

30. The best title for the passage would be__________.
A. Accidents and Anxiety
B. How to Deal with Accidents on Roads and in Factories
C. Human Factors in Accidents
D. How to Prevent Accidents on Roads and in Factories

Passage Four

Work is a very important part of life in the United States and Americans spend most of their lives working. For most Americans, their work defines them: They are what they do. What happens, then, when a person can no longer work?
Most Americans stop working at age sixty-five or seventy and retire. Because work is such an important part of life in this culture, retirement can be very difficult. Retirees often feel that they are useless and unproductive. Of course, some people are happy to retire; but leaving one’s job, whatever it is, is a difficult change, even for those who look forward to retiring. Retirement can also bring financial problems. Many people depend on Social Security checks every month. During their working years, employees contribute a certain percentage of their salaries to the government. Each employer also gives a certain percentage to the government. When people retire, they receive this money as income. These checks do not provide enough money to live on, however, because prices are increasing very rapidly. (}1 Senior citizens those over sixty-five have to have savings in the bank or other retirement plans to make ends meet. The rate of inflation is forcing prices to go higher each year; Social Security checks alone cannot cover these growing expenses. The government offers some assistance, but many senior citizens have to change their lifestyles after retirement. They have to spend carefully to be sure that they can afford to buy food, fuel, and other necessities.
Of course, many senior citizens are happy with their retirement. They have time to spend with their families or to enjoy their hobbies. Some continue to work part time; others do volunteer work. Some, like those in the Retired Business Executives Association, even help young people to get started in new business. Many retired citizens also belong to "Golden Age" groups. These organizations plan trips and social events. There are many other opportunities for retirees.

31. What is the best title for this passage?
A. The American Opinion of Work.
B. "Golden Age" Groups.
C. The Problems of Retirement in America.
D. The Importance of Work in America.

32. According to this passage, most Americans think their work means_____.
A. what they are B. what they depend on
C. what they belong to D. what happens to them

33. To those people who look forward to retiring, retirement is still_______.
A. tolerable B. enjoyable C. dangerous D. difficult

34. Which of the following is NOT true about the retirement in the U.S.?
A. Some retirees have to be careful with their money because of the rising prices.
B. Some retirees feel happy as they can have more time to enjoy themselves.
C. Some retirees find work in new business.
D. Some retirees like to work without being paid.

35. It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A. the American government pays little attention to the life of the retirees
B. the Americans show their value through their work
C. the retirees' former employers offer some assistance to the retirees
D. the Americans cannot find much time to travel before their retirement

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)
Directions：There are 40 incomplete sentences in this section．For each sentence there are 4 choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence．Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center．

36. Their advice that ________here for another week seems acceptable.
A. Helen stays B. Helen stayed C. Helen stay D. Helen will stay

37. I remember_______ for the job, but I forget the exact amount.
A. to be paid B. that I receive pay C. get paid D. being paid

38. The reason he is ill is _______he ate too much.
A. due to B. because C. since D. that

39.________1983 did Jiaotong University begin to offer a degree in English.
A. Not until B. Not since C. Until D. In

40. But for your timely advice, I might________.
A. not succeed B. not have succeed C. succeed D. have succeeded

41. He was ______of deciding anything for himself.
A. incapable B. packed C. competent D. unable

42. It takes more energy to do a job in two minutes than___ the same job in two hours.
A. to do B. do C. will do D. is doing

43. Grandma Wang felt relieved when she heard her grandson had not been _____in the accident.
A. injured B. wounded C. hurt D. harmed

44. Despite the bicycle's_____ for developing nations, some are strongly campaigning against bicycle use.
A. capabilities B. priority C. advantages D. goods

45. Life on earth is _______ varied and complex.
A. groundlessly B. shockingly C. amazingly D. Broadly
46. It's Mary's __________that we should hold the party outside.
A. particularity B. idea C. judgment D. thinking

47. _____, I was pleased that I was finally learning to be more aggressive, to make my own choices.
A. In the way B. To a certain extent
C. In final analysis D. Under no circumstances

48. If workers had been paid decent wages, profits____ so great.
A .would be B. were not to be C. wouldn’t have been D. would have been

49. I ____that most people who wanted to buy our newspaper were either moving or getting married.
A. worked out B. figured out C. spoke out D. broke out

50. Amazon is ____ the largest remaining rainforest area left on our planet.
A. so far B. by far C. thus far D. as far