英语模拟试题二

Text 3The aim of the teacher is to get his pupils as quickly as possible over the period in which each printed symbol is looked at for its shape, and arrive at the stage when the pupil looks at words a phrases, for their meaning, almost without noticing the shapes of these separate letters.When a good reader is at work, he does not look at letters, nor even at words, one by or however quickly; he takes in the meaning of two, three, or four words at a time, in a single moment. Watch carefully the eyes of a person who is reading, and it will be seen that they do not travel smoothly along the lines of print, but they move by jumps separated by very short stops. The eyes a very good reader move quickly, taking long jumps and making very short halts (停顿 ); the eyes of a poor reader move more slowly, taking only short jumps and stopping longer at each halt. Some times, when he meets a difficulty, he even goes backwards to see again what has already be looked at once.The teacher ' 9 task is therefore clear: it is to train his pupils to take in several words at a glance (one "eye jump") and remove the necessity forgoing backwards to read something a second time.This shows at once that letter-by-letter, or syllable-by-syllable (⾳节) , or word-by-word reading, with the finger pointing to the word, carefully fixing each one in turn, is wrong. It is wrong because such a method ties the pupil' s eye down to a very short jump. Moreover, a very. short jump too short to provide any meaning or sense; and it will be found that having struggled with three four words separately, the pupil has to look at them again, all together and in one group, in order get the meaning of the whole phrase.56. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the first paragraph?[ A ] Pupils should be trained to reach quickly the stage of reading without having toconcentrate on the separate symbols.[B] Pupils should look at each printed symbol for its meaning as well as for its shape.[ C ] Teachers should help their pupils avoid looking at the shape of the printed symbols.[D] Teachers should tell their pupils the different stages of their study.57. In a single moment, a good reader picks up_________.[ A ] several words [ B ] several phrases[ C ] several sentences [ D ] several lines58. According to the passage, which of the following is FALSE?[A] The eyes of a good reader make short halts and long jumps.[ B] The eyes of a bad reader take in the meaning of one word at a time.[ C] The eyes of a bad reader take only short jumps.[D] The eyes of a good reader move steadily.59. One may have to read something a second time if_________.[ A ] there is enough time [ B ] one reads too fast[ C ] the passage is very long [D] one reads word by word60. The main idea of the last paragraph is that _________.[A] word-by-word reading is highly inefficient[ B ] the pupil ' s eyes should focus on groups of syllables instead of single syllables[ C ] pupils have to move their eyes back and forth when reading[D] finger-pointing in reading helps the pupil concentrate on meaningPart BDirections:Read the following article in which five people talk about their ideas of marriage. For questions 61 to 65 , match name of each speaker to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.LisaSometimes I think that successful marriages are an endangered societal species. It seems as though every time I turn around, another couple I know is getting divorced. It' s a shame because marriage is very important. I believe that if people put more effort into making their marriages work, there would be fewer divorces. Marriage takes certain qualities to make it a success, such as responsibility and a sense of humor. If partners all understand this, more happy marriages will be maintained.WendyOne thing I think that is important to successful marriage is that you should not always think of yourself. My husband and I have stayed happily for about ten years. He makes me want to do things for him because of his generous nature. I know there are many times he would rather be reading, relaxing , or working on the car, but he only does something for himself when all the household chores are done and the kids have been taken care of. In return, I bake him all his favorite home-made cakes and cookies and try to go out of my way to do special things for him. I feel very fortunate to have married him.CatherineMy husband is my best friend, with whom I share most of my thought. We find it easy to talk about most things, so we don ' t have many secrets from each other. When my mother makes him upset , he tells me about it. Things like that are easier to deal with when they ' re out in the open than when they're kept inside. Thus, we have a very open, comfortable relationship.ArleneI feel sorry for what my divorced friends have lost. No matter how earnestly the former spouses try to "keep in touch", no matter how generous the visiting privileges for the parent who does not win custody of the children, the continuity of their lives has been broken. The years they spent together have been cut off from the rest of their lives; they are an isolated memory, no more integral to their past than a snapshot.KelicrThe very first trick to a happy marriage is to be a person of yourself who does not imagine a husband is necessary to make you magically complete. Successful partnerships are not between those who cannot live without each other, but between those who can live with each other. There is no room even in daydreams for the stupid idea that there is on earth only one mate intended for another.Now match each of the persons to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements61. Lisa [A] Being unselfish is very important to make a marriage work.62. Wendy [B] Becoming a person of independence and pride leads tosuccessful marriage.[C] Being able to communicate makes our marriage happy.63. Catherine[D] Divorced people will live an incomplete life.[E] Marriage is the result of extended love.[F] Divorce results from a lack of responsibility.65. Keller [G] Divorces can be avoided.Section IV Writing(40 minutes)You should write your responses to both parts on ANSWER SHEET 2.Part A66. You are to write a composition of about 150 words about Family Life in China. In the composition you should write about:1 ) difference between family life in China and family life abroad;2 ) pride of Chinese families on their hospitalities;3 ) unification of Chinese families.Part B67. The two charts below show the proportion of family income that is spent of four major aspects of family life in the two countries. What do the graphs tell you about lifestyles in the two countries?What differences in lifestyle might you find between the two countries?Housing42%职称英语试题相关推荐推荐阅读移动版京公安备 11010802026788号。

考研英语二模拟试题及答案解析（17）(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.A new economics paper has some old-fashioned advice for people navigating the stresses of life: Find a spouse who is also your best friend. Social scientists have long known that __1__ people tend to be happier, but they debate whether that is because marriage causes happiness or simply because happier people are more__2__ to get married. The new paper, __3__ by the National Bureau of Economic Research, controlled for pre-marriage happiness levels. It__4__that being married makes people happier and more satisfied __5__ their lives than those who remain single—particularly during the most stressful periods, like __6__ crises.Even as fewer people are marrying, the disadvantages of remaining single have broad__7__. It´s important__8__marriage is increasingly a force behind inequality.__9__marriages are more common among educated, high-income people, and increasingly out of reach for those who are not. That divide appears to__10__not just people´s income and family stability, but also their happiness and stress levels.A quarter of today´s young adults will have never married by 2030, which would be the highest__11__in modern history, according to Pew Research Center.__12__both remaining unmarried and divorcing are more common among less-educated, lower-income people.__13__, high-income people still marry at high rates and are less likely to divorce.Those whose lives are most difficult could__14__most from marriage, according to the economists who wrote the new paper, John Helliwell and Shawn Grover. "Marriage may be most important when there is that stress in life and when things are going__15__," Mr. Grover said.__16__ marital happiness long outlasted the honeymoon period.__17__some social scientists have argued that happiness levels are innate, so people return to their natural level of well-being__18__joyful or upsetting events, the researchers found that the benefits of marriage persist. One__19__for that might be the role of friendship within marriage. Those who__20__their spouse or partner to be their best friend get about twice as much life satisfaction from marriage as others, the study found.第1题A.singleB.engagedC.marriedD.divorced第2题A.eagerB.likelyC.easyD.excited第3题A.madeB.studiedC.foundD.published第4题A.deniedB.concludedC.doubtedD.imagined第5题A.withB.fromC.byD.in第6题A.financialB.midlifeC.academicD.quarterlife第7题A.necessitiesB.transmissionsC.implicationsD.significances 第8题A.whenB.becauseC.soD.if第9题A.StableB.NormalC.ConstantD.Poor第10题A.affectB.promoteC.lowerD.control第11题A.figureB.rateC.scoreD.share第12题A.EvenB.StillC.YetD.And第13题catedB.IntelligentC.DignifiedD.Knowledgeable第14题A.stealB.chooseC.benefitD.suffer第15题A.wrongB.badC.greatD.well第16题A.FortunatelyB.UnexpectedlyC.IntriguinglyD.Surprisingly第17题A.UnlessB.HenceC.UntilD.Though第18题A.afterB.beforeC.duringD.within第19题A.optionB.reasonC.resultD.tendency第20题A.believeB.seeC.considerD.regard下一题(21~25/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.The Nobel Prize is a mysterious incarnation of power and authority, an anointed ritual whose claims are accepted as part of the order of things. The Nobel Prize is at once a relic of the past and a self-admiring mirror of our democratized, scientized, secularized modern culture. After a century of existence, the Nobel has become a problematic part of modern history: it helps shape our perception of ourselves for better or worse.Like monarchy, the Nobel Prize surrounds itself with mystery and extraordinary secretiveness. Indeed, the media have more easily breached the privacy of the British royal family than that of the Nobel institution.The prizes present themselves as if handed down from eternity. But as even a cursory inspection will reveal, the juries that pick the laureates have often shown bias, lapses of judgment and bitter infighting. In the sciences, a number of quarrels, scandals, and even lawsuits have erupted over claims to priority or credit for collaborations honored by Nobles. And while widely admired, the science prizes have also been charged with swaying research goals and funding, however inadvertently, and more insidiously with corrupting scientific ambitions by the lure of Nobel fames. Such controversies, together with public dissent from several prizes, have been part of the Nobel history since its beginning. All prizes stir arguments; the Nobel´s fame simply magnifies this hugely.The very glory and stature of the Nobel Prizes prompt some sharp questions. Should such high endeavors of the human spirit as science, literature, and peace be treated as competitions, however exalted? Should these priceless efforts be paid the enormous, though "honorary," price lavished on the winners? Would it matter if there never had been a Nobel Price? Or if it vanished tomorrow? The problem is that the prices are not merely awards and medals but are aspects of power woven into our lives: it was once and future Nobelists who built the nuclear bombs that still hang fatefully over us; Nobelists now play an important part in public and military policy.It is also true that the Nobel Prizes show modern fame: the Nobel Prize pays honor to some of the highest human adventures in nature and matter, creativity and justice. Where else, moreover, can both the unfamed and the general public find a replacement for the authority and coherence, to whatever degree, the Nobel has come to possess? In a world and age as inwardly fractured as ours this is a question not lightly dismissed.第21题The Nobel has become a problematic part of modern history because ______.A.it reflects the modern world and results in many follow-up questionsB.it dismisses authority and coherenceC.the standard for the prize is unclear and arouses many questionsD.the prize cannot be seen as a driving force for social development第22题Which of the following statements is true about the Nobel Prize?A.The prizes need to be diversified.B.The prizes are unexpected to the winners.C.The prize manifests authority and coherence.D.Prejudice does not exist among the panel of judges any longer.第23题The author´s attitude towards Nobel Prize is______.A.ambiguousB.negativeC.objectiveD.critical第24题The word "fractured" (Line 5, Paragraph 4) probably imply that______.A.alienation is seen as one of the problems of modern worldB.people are stratified and separated by modern technologyC.the Nobel Prize is accepted by people from all walks of lifeD.the world is diversified and Nobel does not necessarily mean authority第25题Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.The Authority of NobelB.On the Glory of NobelC.Nobel and the Modern WorldD.A mirror of Modern Culture上一题下一题(26~30/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Psychologists have known for a century that individuals vary in their cognitive ability. But are some groups, like some people, reliably smarter than others? In order to answer that question, we grouped 697 volunteer participants into teams of two to five members. Each team worked together to complete a series of short tasks, which were selected to represent the varied kinds of problems that groups are called upon to solve in the real world. One task involved logical analysis, another brainstorming; others emphasized coordination, planning and moral reasoning. Individual intelligence, as psychologists measure it, is defined by its generality: People with good vocabularies, for instance, also tend to have good math skills, even though we often think of those abilities as distinct. The results of our studies showed that this same kind of general intelligence also exists for teams. On average, the groups that did well on one task did well on the others, too. In other words, some teams were simply smarter than others.We found the smartest teams were distinguished by three characteristics. First, their members contributed more equally to the team´s discussions, rather than letting one or two people dominate the group. Second, their members scored higher on a test called Reading the Mind in the Eyes, which measures how well people can read complex emotional states from images of faces with only the eyes visible. Finally, teams with more women outperformed teams with more men. This last effect, however, was partly explained by the fact that women, on average, were better at "mindreading" than men.In a new study, we replicated these earlier findings. We randomly assigned each of 68 teams to complete our collective intelligence test in one of two conditions. Half of the teams worked face to face. The other half worked online, with no ability to see any of their teammates. We wanted to see whether groups that worked online would still demonstrate collective intelligence, andwhether social ability would matter as much when people communicated purely by typing messages into a browser.And they did. Online and off, some teams consistently worked smarter than others. More surprisingly, the most important ingredients for a smart team remained constant regardless of its mode of interaction: members who communicated a lot, participated equally and possessed good emotion-reading skills.第26题It can be inferred from the first paragraph that______.A.some groups are really smarter than othersB.the 697 volunteer participants need to complete a series of short tasks togetherC.the selected short tasks must have practical significanceD.logical analysis and brainstorming are important in each task第27题According to psychologists, individual intelligence______.A.is characterized by generalityB.is related to math skillsC.is not related to teamsD.is key to smarter teams第28题According to the author, the characteristics of smarter teams include all the following EXCEPT ______.A.the members have relatively equal contribution to the team´ s discussionsB.the members have a higher IQC.the members have a stronger ability of reading complex facial expressionsD.there are more female members than other teams第29题In a new study, the other half of people work online because______.A.it´ s necessary to ensure the accuracy of the experimentB.online collaboration is becoming more and more importantC.the experimenters want to see whether collective intelligence will be showedD.the experimenters want to prove social ability is vital to every team第30题The best title for the passage may be______.A.How to Develop a Smarter TeamB.Why Some Teams Are Smarter Than OthersC.The Characteristics of Smarter TeamD.What Factors can Affect a Team上一题下一题(31~35/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Many of the tech industry´s biggest companies, like Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft, are jockeying to become the leader for artificial intelligence(A.I.). In the industry´s term, thecompanies are engaged in a "platform war."A platform, in technology, is essentially a piece of software that other companies build on and that consumers cannot do without. Become the platform and huge profits will follow. Microsoft dominated personal computers because its Windows software became the center of the consumer software world. Google has come to dominate the Internet through its ubiquitous search bar. If true believers in A.I. are correct that this long-promised technology is ready for the mainstream, the company that controls A.I. could steer the tech industry for years to come. "Whoever wins this race will dominate the next stage of the information age," said Pedro Domingos, a machine learning specialist and the author of "The Master Algorithm," a 2015 book that contends that A.I. and big-data technology will remake the world.In this fight—no doubt in its early stages—the big tech companies are engaged in tit-for-tat publicity stunts, circling the same start-ups that could provide the technology pieces they are missing and, perhaps most important, trying to hire the same brains. Fei-Fei Li, a Stanford University professor who is an expert in computer vision, said one of her Ph.D. candidates had an offer for a job paying more than $1 million a year, and that was only one of four from big and small companies.For years, tech companies have used man-versus-machine competitions to show they are making progress on A.I. In 1997, an IBM computer beat the chess champion Garry Kasparov. Five years ago, IBM went even further when its Watson system won a three-day match on the television trivia show "Jeopardy!" Today, Watson is the centerpiece of IBM´s A.I. efforts.By 2020, the market for machine learning applications will reach $40 billion, IDC, a market research firm, estimates. And 60 percent of those applications, the firm predicts, will run on the platform software of four companies—Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft. Intelligent software applications will become commonplace, said Jeff Dean, a computer scientist who oversees Google´s A.I. development. "And machine learning will touch every industry."第31题The reason for Microsoft controlling personal computers is that______.A.it has formed a good platformB.its software has gained a lot of moneyC.its Windows software became popular among consumersD.its software has been widely used in search bar第32题Google can steer the tech industry in the future on premise that______.A.it has controlled the InternetB.A.I. has prepared to be the mainstreamC.it has won in the information ageD.A.I. and big-data technology have become mature第33题The text takes "Fei-Fei Li" as an example in Paragraph 3 to show that______.A.the competition between tech companies is fierceB.the candidates from famous universities are more popularC.the higher the pay is, the more likely the candidate is to accept the offerD.perhaps tech companies are striving for the same talents第34题In which way the tech companies have used to show their progress?petitions between men and machines.B.Chess games. shows.D.The profitability of new products.第35题What´s the author´ s attitude towards the future of A.I.?A.Negative.B.Positive.C.Unclear.D.Indifferent.上一题下一题(36~40/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi -paycheck household could encourage marriages. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to postpone marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy rebounds, the number of marriages also rises. Coincident with the increase in women working outside the home is the increase in divorce rates. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife´ s work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible. Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. Given high unemployment, inflationary problems, and slow growth in real earnings, a working wife can increase household income and relieve some of these pressing financial burdens. By raising a family´ s standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family´ s financial and emotional stability. Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.Also, a major part of women´s inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. With higher earning capacity and status occupations outside of the home comes the Capacity to exercise power within the family. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.第36题The word "portend"(Sentence 1, Para. 1)is closest in meaning to "______".A.defyB.signalC.suffer fromD.result from第37题It is said in the passage that when the economy slides,______.A.men would choose working women as their marriage partnersB.more women would get married to seek financial securityC.even working women would worry about their marriagesD.more people would prefer to remain single for the time being第38题If women find fulfillment through work outside the home,______.A.they are more likely to dominate their marriage partnersB.their husbands are expected to do more houseworkC.their marriage ties can be strengthenedD.they tend to put their career before marriage第39题One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that______.A.they feel that they have been robbed of their freedomB.they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbandsC.they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectationsD.they tend to suspect their husbands´ loyalty to their marriage第40题Which of the following statements can best summarize the author´s view in the passage?A.The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.B.Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage.C.In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and remain independent.D.The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.上一题下一题(41~45/共5题)Part BDirections :Read the following tert and decide whether each of the statements is true or false. Choose T if the state ment is true or F if the statement is not true. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.[A]Think about how your attitude change will affect your life[B]Look for a role model[C]Be clear about your traits[D]Identify and understand what you want to change[E]Believe that you are able to change[F]Get rid of the pessimistic friends[G]Choose the right company"Our attitude toward life determines life´s attitude towards us." We´ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and that it´s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude enjoy life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise.All the things that you have been through, all the people you have met and interacted with can have an impact on your attitude. If you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a poor attitude towards life, there is no need to worry as there is always an opportunity for change. Let me share with you how I did it.__41__The first step towards change is clearly understanding what needs to be changed. Setting clear goals is the key to success in any endeavor. When it comes to changing your attitude, you need to do an honest and in-depth self-evaluation so you could point out exactly which of your traits need to be improved or totally changed.__42__We all need to know that what we´re trying to accomplish can in fact be achieved; that we can be more optimistic, more social or more patient. Find someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and encouragement to move beyond your temporary failures in your journey towards becoming a better person.__43__To be able to overcome all the difficulties that lie ahead of you in your journey towards self betterment, you need to figure out exactly what this supposed change could bring to your life. Will changing your attitude mean a happier family or social life? Will a change in your attitude mean a more successful career or business? Fix your mind on the things that would come as a result of your attitude change and you will have a greater chance of reaching your goal.__44__As they say, "Bad company corrupts good character." You don´ t expect yourself to be able to change if you go on surrounding yourself with people who possess all the negative traits that you want to change. Consider befriending new people, especially those who are optimistic and have a healthy attitude towards life. You will see that your effort to change will be easier with these kinds of people as friends.__45__Often, the greatest obstacle between us and our goals is ourselves or our inability to trust in what we are able to do. If you don´t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life can change, it just won´t happen—you will either never start, or give up quickly so you won´t have even given yourself the opportunity to succeed.It cannot be denied that a positive attitude is very important for living a successful and satisfying life, so it is only right to strive to have a positive attitude.第41题第42题第43题第44题第45题上一题下一题(1/1)Part CDirections: Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. (10 points)第46题For a child, happiness has a magical quality. I remember making hide-outs in newly cut hay, playing cops and robbers in the woods,getting a speaking part in the school play. For adults, happiness is complicated. As far as I am concerned, happiness is "the capacity for enjoyment". The more we can enjoy what we have, the happier we are. It´ s easy to overlook the pleasure we get from loving and being loved, the company of friends, the freedom to live where we please, even good health.While happiness may be more complex for us, the solution is the same as ever. Happiness isn´t about what happens to us; it´ s about how we perceive what happens to us. It´ s the knack of finding a positive for every negative, and viewing a set-back as a challenge. It´ s not wishing for what we don´ t have, but enjoying what we do possess._____________上一题下一题(1/1)Section WritingPart A第47题Suppose you have damaged your friend´ s computer when you lived in his house a few days ago. Write him a letter to1)make an apology, and2)suggest a solution.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address.(10 points)____________上一题下一题(1/1)Part B第48题Write an essay based on the following pie chart. In your writing, you should1)interpret the chart, and2)give your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)图片_______________上一题交卷交卷答题卡答案及解析(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.A new economics paper has some old-fashioned advice for people navigating the stresses of life: Find a spouse who is also your best friend. Social scientists have long known that __1__ people tend to be happier, but they debate whether that is because marriage causes happiness or simply because happier people are more__2__ to get married. The new paper, __3__ by the National Bureau of Economic Research, controlled for pre-marriage happiness levels. It__4__that being married makes people happier and more satisfied __5__ their lives than those who remain single—particularly during the most stressful periods, like __6__ crises.Even as fewer people are marrying, the disadvantages of remaining single have broad__7__. It´s important__8__marriage is increasingly a force behind inequality.__9__marriages are more common among educated, high-income people, and increasingly out of reach for those who are not. That divide appears to__10__not just people´s income and family stability, but also their happiness and stress levels.A quarter of today´s young adults will have never married by 2030, which would be the highest__11__in modern history, according to Pew Research Center.__12__both remaining unmarried and divorcing are more common among less-educated, lower-income people.__13__, high-income people still marry at high rates and are less likely to divorce.Those whose lives are most difficult could__14__most from marriage, according to the economists who wrote the new paper, John Helliwell and Shawn Grover. "Marriage may be most important when there is that stress in life and when things are going__15__," Mr. Grover said.__16__ marital happiness long outlasted the honeymoon period.__17__some social scientists have argued that happiness levels are innate, so people return to their natural level of well-being__18__joyful or upsetting events, the researchers found that the benefits of marriage persist. One__19__for that might be the role of friendship within marriage. Those who__20__their spouse or partner to be their best friend get about twice as much life satisfaction from marriage as others, the study found.第1题A.singleB.engagedC.marriedD.divorced参考答案： C 您的答案：未作答答案解析：此处意为“社会科学家向来知道，______人士往往更幸福”。

2023年单招英语模拟试题及答案一. 单项填空（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）1. I prefer working out the problem someone else for help.A. askB. to askC. askingD. to asking2. -I haven't heard from Henry for a long time.-What do you think to himA. happeningB. to happenC. has happenedD. had happened3. -David has made some mistakes in the test.- , and .A. So he has; so you haveB. So has he ;so have youC. So has he; so you haveD. So he has; so have you4. -Which book do you want, the chemistry book or the English book-.A. I like allB. Everyone is OKC. Each will doD. Either will do5. This cake is that one. Which of the followingis wrongA. three times the size ofB. three times so big asC. three times bigger thanD. one third as big as6. So was the news that we all got .A. disappointed; disappointingB. disappointing; disappointedC. disappointed ; disappointedD. disappointing; disappointing7. I want to learn more about the American political system, but I don't know where to get the .A. ideaB. informationC. articleD. news8. Miss Smith, their new teacher of English, isEuropean.A. a; anB. the; /C. an: theD. /; a9. No bread eaten by man is as good as got by his own labor.A. oneB. thatC. itD. those10. How time flies! History is coming into .A. the 2000'sB. 2000sC. the 2000D. the twenties11. We have not had for many years.A. such cold day like thisB. so cold day as thisC. as cold a day like thisD. such a cold day as this12. will win the football matchA. Do you think whoB. Who do you thinkC. Whom do you thinkD. Who you will think13. There must be with the computer.A. something serious wrongB. something wrong seriouslyC. something seriously wrongD. something wrong serious14. The questions which are to yours are not easyto answer.A. differentB. similarC. realD. the same15. As a young man, Comrade Zhou Enlai the students' movements and later the Communist Party of China.A. joined; took part ofB. took part in; joinedC. joined in; took part inD. took part of; joined二．完形填空（每小题分，共 30 分）Jack was a student at Cambridge, but his hometown was in Albans. It was 16 and the family had gone to the seaside. Jack 17 money and came home a week 18 than he had expected to. His train didn't get into Albans until 19 . The last bus had gone, so he had to 20 home. As he was feeling 21 , he took off his shirt to have a 22 .Suddenly the 23 burst open, The police rushed in. They 24 him sit down and began asking him questions."I live here," said Jack, but nobody trusted him. They just 25 questions. Then they 26 one tall, very youngpoliceman to guard him. The rest of them went to 27 the house. Soon the others came 28 with an older man, a police officer. He asked 29 questions, but he listened to Jack's answers."We'll soon 30 this," he said.He went out and came back with a small man. It was Jack's next-door neighbor. He looked at Jack 31 through his thick glasses."Oh, yes, Sir, 32 Mr. Hope." Then he disappeared very quickly. The policemen all looked 33 . They were sure they had caught a thief. "Did he ring you up" asked Jack. The police officer 34 ."He 35 a light and understood your family had all gone away to the seaside."16. A. Autumn B. Winter C. August D. April17. A. lost B. made some C. used up D. borrowed some18. A. earlier B. later C. quicker D. more slowly19. A. noon B. midnightC. the next afternoonD. dinner time20. A. drive B. run C. walk D. return21. A. angry B. ill C. hungry D. hot22. A. walk B. rest C. wash D. look23. A. window B. back door C. wall D. roof24. A. asked B. kept C. ordered D. made25. A. went on asking B. went on to ask C. started to ask D. started asking26. A. saw B. left C. sent D. wanted27. A. keep B. watch C. see D. search28. A. forward B. over C. back D. on29. A. a lot B. no C. the same D. strange30. A. find B. settle C. judge D. know31. A. angrily B. excitedly C. shyly D. carefully32. A. it is B. I am C. he is D. you are33. A. surprised B. disappointed C. relaxed D. interested34. A. laughed B. nodded C. shouted D. murmured35. A. turned on B. saw C. shut D. made三. 阅读理解 (每小题 2 分，共 20 分)（A）There are now about 376 million people who speak English as their first language, and about the same number who have learnt it in addition to their mother tongue. There are one billionpeople learning English now and about 80% of the information on the Internet is in English.Is this a good thing, or a bad thing Should we celebrate the fact that more and more of us can communicate, using a common language, across countries and cultures(文化) Or should weworry about the dangers of 'mono-culturalism', a world in which we all speak the same language, eat the same food and listen to the same musicDoes it matter if an increasing number of people speak the same language On the contrary(相反), I would have thought- although I have never accepted the argument that if only we all understood each other better, there would be fewer wars. Ask the people of India (where many of them speak at least some English) and Pakistan (the same situation with Ind ia)...If we all speak English, will we then all start eating McDonalds burgers Surely not. If English becomes more dominant(占主导地位的),will it kill other languages I doubt it. When I travel in Africa or Asia, I am always surprised by how many people can speak not only their own language but often one or more other related languages, as well as English and perhaps some French or German as well.When we discussed this on Talking Point a couple of years ago, we received a wonderfully poetic email from a listener in Ireland. "The English language is a beautiful language. Maybe it's like a rose," he said, "But who would ever want their garden just full of roseWell, I love roses, and I think they make a beautiful addition to any garden. But the way I see it, just by planting a few roses, you don't necessarily need to pull out everything else. If more and more people want to plant English roses, that 's fine by me.36. By saying "Ask the people of India... and Pakistan"(in Paragraph 3), the author is trying to show that .A. speaking the same language doesn't necessarily bring peaceB. wars can destroy the relationship between two countriesC. English doesn't kill other languagesD. English is widely used in the world37. What does "garden" in the last two paragraphs stand forA. Language.B. Family.C. The world.D. The Earth.38. This passage is mainly about .A. why English has become a global languageB. how many people in the world speak EnglishC. how people in the world learn English as a foreign languageD. how to learn English well四. 短文改错（每小题 1 分，共 10 分)My favourite sport is football. I was a member of 1.our school football team. We practise for three times 2.every week and often watch football match on TV 3.together. Play football not only makes us grow up 4.tall and strong but also give us a sense of fair play 5.and team spirit. We must keep in mind that we play 6.for the team instead ourselves. Also, the sport teaches 7.us the important of obedience. Each player must 8.obey captain, who is the leader of the team. 9.And they must not break the rules too often if we 10.want to win the game.参考答案及解析1-5 DCDDB 6-10 BBDBA 11-15 DBCBB 16-20 CCABC 21-25 DCBDA 26- 30 BDCCB 31-35 DCBBB 36-40 ACDAD 41-45 BCBAC难点解析：36．A。

英语模拟试题 2选择第1题I. Phonetics (10 points, one item for 1 point)Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letter combinations marked A, B, C, and D Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A park B party D guard2. A bowl B yellow C know3. A tired B fire C hire4. B grow C flow D window5. A think B thank D thin6. A wait C fail D train7. A field C receive D believe 8. A search C early D earth9. A autumn B August D daughter 10. A hotel C smoke D noticeII. V ocabulary and Structure (55 points, one item for 1 point)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.11. You can never _____ that fellow for help at a critical moment. A reply for C depend at D trust on12. I remember ______ to help us when we got into trouble. A once offering C him to offer D to offer him13. Did you ______ at the party last night? A enjoy B take a good time D spend good time14. Not until the game had begun _____ at the sports ground. A he arrived B he didn't arrive C would he arrive15. They are ______ to arrive in time. B maybe C possible D probably16. She has had to spend ______ money on medicine. A a large number of B a few C a great many17. He is unable to answer the question about the new text. He ______ it yesterday.A must have previewed C ought to previewed D should preview18. Mount Blanc, ________ we visited last summer, is the highest mountain in Europe. A where C that D what19. The effect of TV ______ the life of average people is incalculable. A in B for C about D on20. Paris is ____ that we can hardly visit all the beautiful parks in two or three days.A such a large cityB so a large cityC such large a city21. My transistor radio isn't working. It _______. B needs repairing C needs to repair D need to be repair22. Mary said that she couldn't ________ a new dress on her income. A spend B save D spare23. I haven't decided which hotel ________. A to stay B is to stay at D is for staying24. His health is ________. A as poor, if not poorer than, his sisterC as poor, if not poorer, than his sister'sD poor as his sister's, if not poorer25. Only by diligence and honesty ______.A one can succeed in life C one can be succeeded in life D can one be succeed in life26. She hardly ever goes to ____________ the theatre. A neither B neither the cinema nor C either the cinema27. The packet of chocolate was ______ the reach of the child. A without B under D behind28. It's very kind ________ invite me. A that you B for you to D by you to29.May I stay with you __________ going back to my parents' home tonight? A because of B so as to C in spite of30. He asked us _______ any noise. A don't make C to not make D make not31.In spite of the noise, he went on working _______ nothing were happening. A because C although D where32. Alice, _____ where to find the book, asked her mother where the book was.A not to knowB never to knowC with to knowledgea five-hundred-word compositionB a five-hundred-words compositionC a five-hundreds-word compositionD a five-hundreds-words composition34. I couldn't come to the meeting this afternoon for I have ________ to do.B important somethingC anything importantD important anything35. I know nothing about _________ in the army.A she workingB for her to work D her having been worked36. All I can say about them ____ that they are the most competent engineers I have ever seen. A have B are C has is37. If I cannot make myself _______ English, I will speak Chinese.A understood withB understand with D understand in38. By 11 o'clock, he will ______ for four hours.B will be studyingC will studyD will have studyingually there is ______ traffic in the street on weekdays than on Sundays. B little C few D fewer40. ______ for your foolish act, we wouldn't have been suspected by the enemy.A If it was notB It had not beenC If it is not41. You think he is coming, ____________? B is he C are you D isn't he42. "You can't join us today, can you?" "___________."A Yes, I can join you tomorrowB Yes, I can't join you tomorrow D No, I can join you tomorrow43. ---- "Do you want me to come next week?" ----"You needn't tell me, if you don't want __________." A doing B so C such44. Jack began to consider _________ your offer. A accept C to accept D accepted45. Northwest Airline Flight 541 for Paris is now arriving at ___________.A the gate six C the six gate D sixth gate46. Upon returning from work, ___________.B a letter was found in the mailboxC a letter was in the mailboxD the mailbox had a letter in it47. He prefers living alone in a quiet village ______ living in a city.A thanB rather thanC more than48. _________ all his riches, the King was never contented.A However C Though D Although49. Oil is in great _____ during the Gulf crisis.A askingB requirementC request50. "Will you join us?" "_______, but I'm too busy."A Yes, I doB I should love to D I should to51. The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also _______ a large number of social customs.B takeC joinD make52. Tom's father wants _________ him.A making a doctorB a doctor made from D to make a doctor by53. I spoke to him kindly _________ him.A no to fright C in order to not frighten D for not frightening54. The teacher spent almost two days ___________ his lecture.A to prepareB prepare D prepared55. I'll leave him a note _________ he may know where we are.A in order to C in order D forMistake Spotting Directions: Each of the following sentences had four parts underlined A, B, C and D Identify the one that needs correction and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.56. The pupils A were made C until they could D say them fluently.57. Anybody A who knows B anything can C see that this elephant58. If I had known A all this B before, I D that way.59. This is the Avery factory C visited D for the first time in 1982.60. Last night I saw a A wonderful film, C about a British D woman in the Second World61. I A don't remember the student B whom I have C lent my dictionary to62. My brother A doesn't care how much C because he is going to buy it D anyway.63. I don't mind B all the week, but I refuse C to work D on Sundays.64. A Remember to B go to the post office and don't forget D with you.65. I can't remember A whether this C or the year D before.IIICloze (20 points, one item for 2 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices given below and marked A, B, C and D Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Everybody talks about the weather in England and this is not 66_______. It 67______ from minute to minute, so it's always interesting. Someone once said that other 68_______ have a climate, but England just has weather! Tom was amused by all this talk at first, but he gets used to it now.Last week Tom really 69______ why everyone is so concerned about the weather. You can never be certain what's going to happen.70_________ it was spring, there was a very heavy snowfall. As usual, no one 71_____ it. The pipes in many houses froze; trains 72______ to run; cars got stuck; there were many accidents on the roads; lots of people slipped on the icy pavements and got hurt. The weather forecast was very bad. Everyone complained "What terrible weather we 73____! I haven't seen anything like it!" and so on. And then, suddenly, the sun 74______ out, the snow melted and it was spring 75_______.66. A amusing C exciting D interesting 67. A goes B becomes C gets68. B places C cities D continents 69. B saw C felt D got70. A Since C Because D For 71. B thought C knew D touched72. B fell C stopped D began 73. A see B get D like74. A rose C disappeared D appeared 75. A too B as well C alsoIV.Reading Comprehension (45 points, one item for 3 points)Directions: There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A. B. C and D. Choose one best answer and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The wheel was one of man's first inventions and yet it has also proved one of the most useful. So wide and varied are the uses of wheels, in machines and vehicles of all kinds, that it is difficult to imagine what the world would be like without them. It is surprising to hear it said, therefore, that the wheel's importance will perhaps be greatly reduced by the end of he century by an invention so new as to be still unnamed.The invention is a machine that floats above any surface on a cushion of air. The cushion is formed when air is blown into the bottom of the machine. This part is shaped like a saucer turned upside down. If air is blown into this saucer, the machine rises to a height that may vary from a few inches to a few feet.Industry is already using one form of the invention to deal with heavy loads. It can lift them with ease and since there are no wheels, and therefore no friction, they can be put into motion with the touch of a finger.The new invention, however, is having a great effect on transport. Not only does it make expensive road systems unnecessary, but it enables vehicles to travel equally well over land or water. This unique ability to reach most destinations has given rise to the prediction that wheeled vehicles may be as uncommon at the end of the century as aeroplanes were at the beginning.76. The first paragraph tells us that ________ A the wheel was man's earliest invention B wide wheels have a variety of important usesC the wheel's usefulness ahs yet to be proved77. The phrase "with the touch of a finger" in the third paragraph means ________B without frictionC by electricityD by hand78. The passage tells us that the new invention ___________A is more important for industry than for transportC will one day be used instead of aeroplaneD will replace wheeled vehicles in a hundred years79. At the end of the century, vehicles using the new invention will probably be __________A rareB unimportant D expensive80. According to the passage, the new invention ________A will soon get a nameB is lighter than air D was uncommon a century agoPassage two We have no idea about when man first begin to use salt, but we do know that it has been used in many different ways throughout the history. For example, it is recorded in many history books that people who lived over three thousand years ago ate salted fish. Thousands of years ago in Egypt, salt was used to preserve the dead.In some periods of history, a person who stole was thought to have broken the law. Take the eighteenth century for example. If a person was caught stealing salt, he would be thrown into prison. History also records that only in England about ten thousand people were put into prison during that century for stealing salt! About one hundred and fifty years before, in the year 1553, if a man took more than his share of salt, he would be thought to have broken the law and would be seriously punished, and his ear would be cut off.Salt was an important item on the dinner table of a king. It was always placed in front of the king when he sat down to eat. Important guests at the king's table were seated near the salt. Less important guests were given seats farther away from it.81. Thousands of years ago in Egypt salt was used ___________.A to punish people who has broken the law C to keep fish alive D to make chemicals82. During the 18th century about ten thousand people were put into prison in England because _________.B they had sold salted fishC they had taken salt from the king's tableD they had used salt to preserve dead bodies83. In the __ century, a man who took more than his share of salt would ________A fifteenth; lose all his saltB fifteenth; be thrown into prisonC fifteenth; lose an ear84. When a king had his dinner, salt was placed _________A in front of the important guestsB far away from him D nearer to the less important guests85. The best title of the passage is __________A Nobody Knows When Salt Began to Be UsedC Thousand of People Were Punished because of SaltD Salt Was Important in HistoryThere was a businessman who always tried to pay as little as possible for what he needed. One day he fell ill. He decided to go to a doctor and asked a friend to recommend one."Dr Smith is a good one," the friend told him."Is he expensive?" the businessman asked."Yes and no. He charges five hundred dollars for the first visit, but only twenty-five dollars for each visit after that.""That seems reasonable," the businessman said, and went to visit Dr Smith.As he walked into the consulting-room, he said, " Well, here I am AGAIN," and put twenty-five dollars on the table.The doctor looked at him carefully for a moment, then smiled and put the money into the drawer of his desk. "Thank you," he said. "And what can I do for you today?""Examine me, of course," the businessman said, "and tell me what's wrong for me.""Oh, there's no need for me to examine you AGAIN," the doctor said. "Just continue taking the medicine I prescribed for you when you came to me last time."86. What happened to the businessman one day? A He failed in his business. B He fell ill and couldn't find a doctor.C He was asked to pay $500 for his illness.87. Was Dr Smith expensive? A Yes. He charged a lot for a patient's visits. B No. He charged little for a patient's visits.C Yes and no. It depended on who the patients were.88. What did the businessman decide to do? A He decided to go to another doctor.C He decided to ask Dr Smith to reduce the fee.D He decided to visit Dr Smith twice.89. What do you think of Dr Smith? B He was an experienced doctor.C He was a good doctor but charged far too much.D He cared nothing for his patients.90. Which of the following lessons does the story try to teach us? A Money is not everything.C No man is wise all the time.D Spend less but gain more.V.Translation (20 points, one item for 4 points)Directions: There are five sentences in this part. Put them into English.91.他年纪太小，不懂这个词的含义。

PART III READING COMPREHENSIONS In this section there are four reading passages followed by fifteen multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and then mark your answers on your Answer Sheet. TEXT A Such joy. It was the spring of 1985, and President Reagan had just given Mother Teresa the Medal of Freedom in a Rose Garden ceremony. As she left, she walked down the corridor between the Oval Office and the West Wing drive, and there she was, turning my way. What a sight: a saint in a sari coming down the White House hall. As she came nearer, I could not help it: I bowed. "Mother", I said, "I just want to touch your hand." She looked up at me —— it may have been one of Gods subtle jokes that his exalted child spent her life looking up to everyone else —— and said only two words. Later I would realize that they were the message of her mission. "Luff Gott," she said. Love God. She pressed into my hand a poem she had written, as she glided away in a swoosh of habit. I took the poem from its frame the day she died. It is free verse, 79 lines, and is called "Mothers Meditation (in the Hospital)." In it she reflects on Christs question to his apostles: "Who do you say I am?" She notes that he was the boy born in Bethlehem," put in the manager full of straw…… kept warm by the breath of the donkey," who grew up to be "an ordinary man without much learning." Donkeys are not noble; straw is common; and it was among the ordinary and ignoble, the poor and sick, that she chose to labor. Her mission was for them and among them, and you have to be a pretty tough character to organize a little universe that exists to help people other people arent interested in helping. Thats how she struck me when I met her as I watched her life. She was tough. There was the worn and weathered face, the abrupt and definite speech. We think saints are great organizers, great operators, great combatants in the world. Once I saw her in a breathtaking act of courage. She was speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington in 1995. All the Washington Establishment was there, plus a few thousand born-again Christians, orthodox Catholics and Jews, and searchers looking for a faith. Mother Teresa was introduced, and she spoke of God, of love, of families. She said we must love one another and care for one another. There were great purrs of agreement. But as the speech continued it became more pointed. She asked, "Do you do enough to make sure your parents, in the old peoples homes, feel your love? Do you bring then each day your joy and caring?" The baby boomers in the audience began to shift in their seats. And she continued. "I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion," she said, and then she told them why, in uncompromising term. For about 1.3 seconds there was complete silence, then applause built and swept across the room. But not everyone: the President and the First Lady, the Vice President and Mrs. Gore, looked like seated statues at Madame Tussauds, glistening in the lights and moving not a muscle. She didnt stop there either, but went on to explain why artificial birth control is bad and why Protestants who separate faith from works are making a mistake. When she was finished, there was almost no one she hadnt offended. A US Senator turned to his wife and said, "Is my jaw up yet?" Talk about speaking truth to power! But Mother Teresa didnt care, and she wasnt afraid. The poem she gave me included her personal answers to Christs question. She said he is "the Truth to be told…… the Way to be walked…… the Light to be lit." She took her own advice and lived a whole life that showed it. 36. Who was the exalted child? A) Mother Teresa. B) the author. C) I. D) God. 37. Who raised the question "who do you say I am?" A) the apostle. B) Christ. C) Mother Teresa. D) she. 38. Which of the following is not a quality of Mother Teresa? A) tough. B) definite. C) ethereal. D) like a steam-roller. 39. Why did the President and the First Lady, the Vice President and Mrs. Gore look like seated statues at the Madame Tussaud's? A) Because they didn't love Madame Tussaud. B) Because they didn't like to move. C) Because they were VIP. D) Because they didn't quite agree with Mother Teresa over the issue of abortion. 40. According to Mother Teresa, abortion is ____ A) one of Protestant works. B) one of Protestant faith. C) one of the Truths. D) not one of Protestant works TEXT B Since the Titanic vanished beneath the frigid waters of the North Atlantic 85 years ago, nothing in the hundreds of booksand films about the ship has ever hinted at a connection to Japan —— until now. Director James Camerons 200 million epic Titanic premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival last Saturday. Among the audience for a glimpse of Hollywoods costliest film ever descendants of the liners only Japanese survivor. The newly rediscovered diary of Masabumi Hosono has Titanic enthusiasts in a frenzy. The document is scrawled in 4,300 Japanese character on a rare piece of RMS Titanic stationery. Written as the Japanese bureaucrat steamed to safety in New York aboard the ocean liner Carpathia, which rescued 706 survivors, the account and other documents released by his grandchildren last week offer a fresh —— and poignant —— reminder of the emotional wreckage left by the tragedy. Hosono, then 42 and an official at Japans Transportation Ministry, was studying railway networks in Europe. He boarded the Titanic in Southampton, en route home via the US. According to Hosonos account, he was awakened by a "loud knock" on the door of his second-class deck with the steerage passengers. Hosono tried to race back upstairs, but a sailor blocked his way. The Japanese feigned ignorance and pushed past. He arrived on deck to find lifeboats being lowered into darkness, flares bursting over the ship and an eerie human silence. He wrote:" Not a single passenger would howl or scream." Yet Hosono was screaming inside. Women were being taken to lifeboats and men held back at gunpoint. "I tried to prepare myself for the last moment with no agitation, making up my mind not to do anything disgraceful as a Japanese," he wrote. "But still I found myself looking for and waiting for any possible chance of survival." Then an officer shouted, "Room for two more!" Hosono recalled:" I myself was deep in desolate thought that I would no more be able to see my beloved wife and children." Then he jumped into the boat. When Hosono arrived in Tokyo two months later, he was met with suspicion that he had survived at someone elses expense. The culture of shame was especially strong in prewar Japan. In the face of rumors and bad press, Hosono was dismissed from his post in 1914. He worked at the office part-time until retiring in 1923. His grandchildren say he never mentioned the Titanic again before his death in 1939. Even then, shame continued to haunt the family. In newspapers, letters and even a school textbook, Hosono was denounced as a disgrace to Japan. Readers Digest reopened the wound in 1956 with an abridged Japanese version of Walter Loads best seller. A Night to remember, which described "Anglo-Saxons" as acting bravely on the Titanic, while "Frenchmen, Italians, Americans, Japanese and Chinese were disgraceful." Citing his fathers diary, one of Hosonos sons, Hideo, launched a letter-writing campaign to restore the family name. But nobody in Japan seemed to care. The diary resurfaced last summer. A representative for a US foundation that plans to hold an exhibition of Titanic artifacts in Japan next August found Hosonos name on a passenger list. A search led him to Haruomi Hosono, a well-known composer, and to his cousin Yuruoi, Hideos daughter. She revealed that she had her grandfathers dairy as well as a collection of his letters and postcards. "I was floored," says Michael Findley, cofounder of the Titanic International Society in the US "This is a fantastic, fresh new look at the sinking and the only one written on Titanic stationery immediately after the disaster." The information allows enthusiasts to rearrange some historical minutes, such as which lifeboat Hosono jumped into. More chilling, the account confirms that the crew tried to keep foreigners and third-class passengers on the ships lower deck, effectively ensuring their name. The diary cannot correct injustice, but Hosonos family hopes it will help clear his name. The Titanic foundation also hopes to capitalize on the diary and the movie to promote its upcoming exhibition. To that end, Haruomi Hosono, the composer, has been asked to give a talk at next months public premiere of Titanic! The diary cannot, of course, match Camerons fictionalized epic for drama and intrigue. But at least Masabumi Hosonos tale really happened. 41. ______ was among the descendants of the Liner's only Japanese survivor. A) Masabumi Hosono. B) Yuriko. C) Cameron. D) RMS. 42. Why was Masabumi denounced as a disgrace to Japan? A) Because he killed some people on the Titanic. B) Because he was then an official. C) Because he was dismissed from his ministry post. D) Because the culture of shame was too strong. 43. What important role did the diary really play? A) It corrected injustice. B) It was as vivid as the movie "Titanic". C) It proved what Masabumi said was true. D) It made the Japanese believe what Masabumi had said.。

中考模拟试题初中英语试题一.选择填空(25分A. 词汇和语法( 21. Though I like playing ______ basketball, I don’t like playing _____ piano.A. the, theB. the , /C. /, theD. /, /( 22. This motorbike is _____, not ______.A. his, hersB. her, hisC. your, meD. Your, her( 23. –Can Tom _____ Chinese? -- Yes, but only a little.A. sayB. talkC. speakD. tell( 24. Neither my friends nor I _____ going to the cinema on Sunday.A. areB. isC. amD. be(25. –Can I help you? --__________.A. Yes, a bottle of milk, pleaseB. No, yo u can’tC. Yes, you can  D. OK, thank you( 26. I was born _____ April 20, 1985 _____ the north ____ China.A. in, in, ofB. on, in, ofC. in, on, ofD. on, on, in( 27--______ bag is this? --It’s hers.A. WhoB. WhenC. whomD. Whose( 28. There are _____ on the table.A. a glass of waterB. a glass of milkC. two glasses of waterD. a glass of orange( 29.It’s a fine day, ______ it?A. isn’tB. wasn’tC. doesn’tD. hasn’t( 30.The boys _____ green sports shirts are the fans of Guo’an Team.A. withB. inC. atD. from( 31. He said he had been to Hong Kong ____ and he would go there _____ once again.A. long before, before longB. before long, long beforeC. long ago, before longD. long before, long before( 32. –How long has he been working in this factory? -______ 1982.A. AfterB. ByC. FromD. Since( 33. We felt so _____ because of the ______ news.A. exciting; excitedB. excited; excitingC. excited; excitedD. exciting; exciting( 34. Is _____ difficult to learn English well?A. thisB. thatC. heD. it( 35. You’d better ______ upstairs and tell the children _____ make so much noise.A. go; not toB. go; don’tC. to go; not toD. to go; don’t( 36. ______fine weather! Let’s go on a picnic!A. What aB. WhatC. How aD. How( 37. The number 22,135 reads _______.A. twenty-two thousands one hundred and thirty-fiveB. twenty-two thousand one hundred and thirty-fiveC. twenty-two thousands one hundred thirty-fiveD. twenty two thousand one hundred and thirty-five( 38. They often ____ a lot of money _____ new books.A. pay; withB. take; toC. cost; forD. spend; on( 39. Could you tell me ______?A. where does Li Lei workB. where did Li Lei workC. where Li Lei worksD. where is Li Lei work( 40. The wine is _____ rice.A. made inB. made ofC. made fromD. made for>B. 词语释义选出与句中划线部分意思最相近的解释( 41. The party didn’t stop when he left.A. was overB. went onC. finishedD. ended( 42. I haven’t received a letter from my brother for a long time.A. written a letterB. sent a letter toC. got a letterD. heard form( 43.The children enjoyed themselves last Sunday.A. had a busy dayB. played a long timeC. have a good dayD. had a good time( 44. He is a doctor and I’m a doctor, too.A. so do IB. so am IC. so I amD. so I was( 45. It’s a quarter to ei ght.A. eight fifteenB. seven forty-fiveC. a quarter past eightD. seven fifteen三.词形变换(10分46. His parents were born in Germany. They are _________(German.47. September is the _________(nine month of the year.48. Chinese people have built a new Great Green Wall across the____________(north part ofthe country.49. If everyone makes a contribution to ___________(protect the environment, the worldWill become more and more beautiful.50. He did __________(good this term than last term.51. His children are not old enough to take care of _____________(they.52. He _____________(teach in the school since he came in 1989.53. These eggs were __________(lay about 95 million years ago.54. I’m sure it ___________(be a good day tomorrow.55. Can you ask her __________(give us a talk?四.情景交际(15分A. 填入适当的词是对话意思完整。

2024考研英语二试题及答案2024年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语（二）模拟试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分）Section A21-25题，每题1分，共5分阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Passage OneIn recent years, the popularity of online learning has surged as more and more people recognize the convenience and flexibility it offers. With the advent of technology, students can now access a wide range of courses from the comfort of their own homes. This has led to a significant shift in the way education is delivered and received.21. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The drawbacks of online learning.B. The benefits of online learning.C. The rise in online learning popularity.D. The challenges faced by traditional education.22. What can be inferred from the passage about the impact of technology on education?A. It has made education less accessible.B. It has increased the cost of education.C. It has improved the quality of education.D. It has made education more convenient.23. According to the passage, what is one advantage of online learning?A. It is less expensive.B. It offers more variety.C. It requires less technology.D. It is more structured.24. What is a possible reason for the shift in the way education is delivered?A. The high demand for traditional classroom settings.B. The limited availability of online courses.C. The preference for face-to-face interaction.D. The recognition of the convenience of online learning.25. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Decline of Traditional EducationB. The Future of Online LearningC. The Convenience of Online EducationD. The Cost of Online Courses答案：21. C22. D23. B24. D25. C二、完形填空（共10分）Section B26-30题，每题1分，共5分阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

高等教育自学考试自考《英语二》模拟试题与参考答案一、阅读判断（共10分）第一题Reading PassageThe following passage is followed by some questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer and mark it on your answer sheet.The rise of online learning has transformed the way students access education. With the advent of the internet, students can now attend classes from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for commuting and providing a flexible schedule that fits their lifestyle. However, despite the benefits, there are concerns about the effectiveness of online learning and its impact on students’ social skills.1.The first sentence of the passage suggests that online learning has:A. Increased the need for commutingB. Made education more accessible to studentsC. Reduced the importance of social skills in educationD. Led to a decrease in the quality of education2.The word “advent” in the second sentence is closest in meaning to:A. ArrivalB. DeclineC. DisappearanceD. Elimination3.The passage indicates that online learning:A. Requires students to attend classes in personB. Offers a more rigid schedule than traditional educationC. Has no negative effects on students’ social skillsD. Is solely beneficial for students with flexible lifestyles4.The author’s attitude towards the effectiveness of online learning can be described as:A. SupportiveB. CriticalC. IndifferentD. Curious5.The passage concludes by discussing:A. The benefits of online learningB. The challenges of online learningC. The importance of social skills in online learningD. The future of online learningAnswers:1.B2.A3.B4.B5.B第二题Read the following passage and answer the questions below by choosing “TRUE” or “FALSE”.The Global English Language Testing System (GE LTS) is an international standardized test designed to measure the English language proficiency ofnon-native speakers. It is recognized by many educational institutions and employers worldwide as an indicator of English language ability.1、The GE LTS is specifically designed for native English speakers to assess their language proficiency.Answer: FALSE2、The GE LTS is accepted by educational institutions in some parts of the world but not globally.Answer: FALSE3、The GE LTS is used by employers to evaluate the English language skills of job applicants.Answer: TRUE4、The GE LTS is an exam that can only be taken in English-speaking countries.Answer: FALSE5、The GE LTS is designed to test both written and spoken English skills.Answer: FALSE二、阅读理解（共10分）Passage:In recent years, online education has gained immense popularity worldwide. This shift is largely attributed to the convenience it offers and the flexibility it provides to students. Online courses cover a wide range of subjects, from technical skills to creative arts, and are available to anyone with an internet connection.One of the advantages of online education is that it allows students to learn at their own pace. Unlike traditional classroom settings, online courses do not follow a strict timeline, giving students the freedom to study whenever and wherever they wish. Additionally, online learning platforms often provide interactive content and resources, such as videos, quizzes, and forums, to enhance the learning experience.However, some experts argue that online education may not be suitable for everyone. They point out that lack of face-to-face interaction and the potential for distractions at home can hinder a student’s learning process. Moreover, not all online courses are of high quality, and some may not be recognized by employers or educational institutions.Questions:1.What is the main topic of the passage?A) The benefits of traditional classroom settingsB) The rise of online education and its advantagesC) The challenges faced by online educationD) The importance of face-to-face interaction in learning2.According to the passage, what is one of the advantages of online education?A) It requires strict adherence to a fixed timelineB) It encourages face-to-face interaction between studentsC) It allows students to learn at their own paceD) It guarantees high-quality education for all students3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential drawback of online education?A) Lack of face-to-face interactionB) Potential for distractions at homeC) High-quality education for all studentsD) Learning at a slower pace4.What is the author’s opinion about online education?A) It is superior to traditional classroom settingsB) It is not suitable for everyoneC) It should be bannedD) It is only beneficial for technical skills5.The passage suggests that:A) Online education will replace traditional classroom settings in the futureB) Online courses are recognized by all employers and educational institutionsC) Online education is t he only way to learn at one’s own paceD) Online education is not suitable for all students, but it has its advantagesAnswer:1.B2.C3.C4.B5.D三、概况段落大意和补全句子（共10分）第一题Read the following passage and complete the sentences below.Passage:The Open Univer sity’s self-study examination, known as the Open University Qualification (OUQ), is a flexible and accessible way for students to gain academic qualifications. This system allows individuals to study at their own pace, in their own time, and at a location convenient for them. The OUQ covers a wide range of subjects, including arts, sciences, business, and technology. One of the most popular subjects is English, known as “English Two” in the self-study examination. The English Two exam is designed to test st udents’ ability to understand and use written and spoken English effectively. It covers a variety of topics, such as grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The exam is divided into two parts: the written exam and thepractical exam. The written exam consists of multiple-choice questions and essay questions, while the practical exam evaluates students’ speaking and listening skills. The OUQ in English Two is a valuable opportunity for students to enhance their language proficiency and prepare for further academic or professional pursuits.1.The Open University’s self-study examination is known as the _______.Answer: Open University Qualification (OUQ)2.One of the advantages of the OUQ system is that students can study _______. Answer: at their own pace, in their own time, and at a location convenient for them3.The English Two exam is designed to test students’ ability to _______. Answer: understand and use written and spoken English effectively4.The exam is divided into two parts: the_______and the practical exam. Answer: written exam5.The written exam includes_______questions.Answer: multiple-choice and essaySecond Question: Summarize the Main Ideas and Complete the Sentences Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Each question requires you to summarize the main idea of the given paragraph and complete an incomplete sentence based on the information provided in the text. There are five questions in total.Passage:In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards remote learning, drivenby advancements in technology and changes in lifestyle. Universities and colleges around the world have started to offer online courses that allow students to study from any location with internet access. These programs are especially beneficial for adult learners who may have work or family commitments that prevent them from attending traditional classes. However, while online education offers unprecedented flexibility, it also presents challenges such as the need for strong self-discipline and the risk of feeling isolated from the learning community. To overcome these challenges, educational institutions are incorporating more interactive elements into their online curricula, such as discussion forums and virtual classrooms, to foster a sense of community among remote learners.1、Summarize the main idea of the passage above and complete the following sentence: Online education is becoming increasingly popular due to_______and _______; however, it also poses challenges like_______and _______.Answer: Online education is becoming increasingly popular due to technological advancements and lifestyle changes; however, it also poses challenges like the need for strong self-discipline and the risk of isolation.2、Summarize the benefit mentioned for adult learners and complete the sentence: One significant advantage of online courses for adult learners is that they can _______.Answer: One significant advantage of online courses for adult learners is that they can study despite having work or family commitments.3、Summarize the challenges faced by online students and complete the sentence: The two main challenges that online students might encounter include_______and _______.Answer: The two main challenges that online students might encounter include the need for strong self-discipline and the risk of feeling isolated.4、Summarize what educational institutions are doing to help online students feel more connected and complete the sentence: To enhance the sense of community among remote learners, universities are including more_______in their online programs.Answer: To enhance the sense of community among remote learners, universities are including more interactive elements in their online programs.5、Summarize the example given for fostering community and complete the sentence: Examples of interactive elements that can help foster a sense of community include_______and _______.Answer: Examples of interactive elements that can help foster a sense of community include discussion forums and virtual classrooms.This fabricated content is designed to meet the requirements you specified, and the answers are provided directly below each question.四、填空补文（共10分）Read the following passage and complete the sentences with the appropriate words from the list below. Each word may be used only once.The rapid development of technology has greatly changed the way we live and work. One of the most significant changes is the rise of the internet and social media. These platforms have not only made communication easier, but they have also transformed the way we access information and share ideas. Here is an example of how social media has impacted the world:In the past, news and information were primarily spread through traditional media outlets such as newspapers, radio, and television. However, with the advent of social media, the flow of information has become much more dynamic. Now, anyone with an internet connection can become a publisher and share their thoughts and experiences with a global audience. This has led to a more democratized information landscape, where the power to disseminate news and ideas is not limited to a few elite groups.Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.1.The rise of the internet and social media has________communication between people.a) facilitatedb) complicatedc) slowed downd) reversed2.In the past, news was mainly distributed through________media outlets.a) digitalb) traditionalc) electronicd) online3.With the advent of social media, the flow of information has become ________.a) staticb) less dynamicc) more dynamicd) unpredictable4.Social media platforms have enabled anyone with an internet connection to________their thoughts and experiences.a) storeb) sharec) deleted) save5.The power to disseminate news and ideas has now been________to a few elite groups.a) transferredb) limitedc) widenedd) narrowedAnswers:1.a) facilitated2.b) traditional3.c) more dynamic4.b) share5.d) narrowed五、填词补文（共15分）第一题阅读以下短文，根据上下文填写空缺的单词或短语。

2024年天津市高考模拟英语试卷试题及答案详解本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)、第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共130分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷1至8页，第Ⅱ卷9至10页。

答题时，将第Ⅰ卷的答案填涂在答题卡上，将第Ⅱ卷答案填写在答题卡上。

祝各位考生考试顺利!第Ⅰ卷(选择题共95分)注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用2B铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2.选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上的对应题目的答案涂黑。

第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1．—Candy’s new skirt looks funny on her．—________It looks fine to me．A．Who cares?B．You are telling me.C．What’s wrong?D．I wouldn’t say that.2．—Peter can’t concentrate on his work recently.—Yes,that might________why he made a big mistake in preparing for the meeting.A．allow for B．apply for C．account for D．call for3．The TV series Flight to You has received a lot of positive________from the audience.A．reviews B．previews C．revisions D．proposals4．Scientists have found that imagination is generated in the right side of the brain;________,the left side of the brain is thought to be“logical”.A．in other words B．in consequence C．in a word D．in contrast5．As is known to all,one way for people to prevent COVID-19is to open the windows to allow the airto________.A．calculate B．circulate C．investigate D．accelerate6．—Have you ever been to Tibet?—Actually,I________there for two years and then left for home when my father was ill.A．had worked B．has worked C．worked D．was working34．A．bright B．polite C．dark D．quiet35．A．pill B．example C．order D．instruction第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题 2.5分，满分50分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

英语二模拟试题（一）Ⅰ.Vocabulary and Structure (10 points,1 point for each item)1.He can't the meaning of this poem because it's too vogue.A.stick withB.work onC.work outD.refer to2. We that the plan should be fully discussed before being put into execution.A.wantB.preferC.hopeD.wish3. Middle school students are heavily burdened home assignments.A.forB.inC.onD.with4., he can speak two foreign languages.A.Child as he isB.A child as he isC.Child as is heD.A child as is he5. their differences, they fell passionately in love with each other.A.As forB.Owing toC.DespiteD.Through6. The peace talks were because of disagreement.A.put upB.held onC.put offD.slowed down7. Different people react in different manners to psychological pressures and tensions theyin their lives.A.are faced withB.are facedC.are faced inD.are faced for8. English, they have to study a second foreign language.A.ExceptB.Except forC.BesideD.Besides9. Many sleepwalkers do not seek help and so are never put on record, means thatan accurate count can never be made.A.thatB.itC.whichD.what10. The security department suspected him giving information to a foreign company.A.ofB.atC.forD.inⅡ. Cloze Test (10 points, 1 point for each item)Yellow fever is a disease of warm lands that is found mainly along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It was first 11in the Americas, but may well have come from Africa and reached the New World with or soon after Columbus. Until about fifty years ago, yellow fever was still one of the most 12diseases in the United States, 13many died in repeated outbreaks. An outbreak which was to lead 14surprising developments was one that happened in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.15, an army group under Major Walter Reed was sent there in June, 1900 16orders “to give special attention to questions concerning the cause and prevention of yellow fever”. In a daring group of experiments using human beings, Major Reed proved the truth of an idea advanced in 1881 by a Cuban doctor, that the city type of mosquito 17the disease.The successful result of these experiments gave 18to another and still more important idea: kill off the city type of mosquitoes and there will be no more yellow fever. 19, these mosquitoes are one of the easiest types to destroy. They are 20in pools of quiet, warm water, within a short distance to people's home.11.A.seen B. looked into C. noticed D. felt12.A.feared B. fearing C. fear D. felt13.A.which B. where C. that D. how14.A.for B. in C. to D. at15.A. As results B. As the result C. As result D. As a result16.A.for B. on C. with D. in17.A.passed on B. passed to C. passed over D. passed away18.A.time B. result C. birth D. order19.A.Unfortunately B. Fortunately C. Consequently D. Subsequently20.A.fed B. lived C. made D. bornⅢ. Reading Comprehension(30 points, 2 points for each item)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between “ being a writer ” and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. “ You ’ve got to want to write, ” I say to them, “ not want to be a writer ” .The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor —paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20 —year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer ( 自由撰稿者), I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me in my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer. After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering, What if? I would keep putting my dream to the test ——even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone witha dream must learn to live there.21. The passage is meant to ______.A. warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experienceB. advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC. show young people it's unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fameD. encourage young people to pursue a writing career22. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.B. A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort.C. Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.D. The chances for a writer to become successful are small.23. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career?A. He wasn't able to produce a single book.B. He hadn't seen a change for the better.C. He wasn't able to have a rest for a whole year.D. He found his dream would never come true.24. “ ... people who die wondering, What if? ” (Line 3, para.3) refers to “ those ” .A. who think too much of the dark side of lifeB. who regret giving up their career halfwayC. who think a lot without making a decisionD. who are full of imagination even upon death25. “Shadowland” in the last sentence refers to ______.A. the wonderland one often dreams aboutB. the bright future that one is looking forward toC. the state of uncertainty before one's final goal is reachedD. a world that exists only in one's imaginationPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Britain almost more than any other country in the world must seriously face the problem of building upwards, that is to say of accommodating a considerable proportion of its population in high blocks of flats. It is said that the Englishman objects to this type of existence, but if the case is such, he does in fact differ from the inhabitants of most countries of the world today. In the past our own blocks of flats have been associated with the lower-income groups and they have lacked the obvious provisions, such as central heating, constant hot water supply, electrically operated lifts from top to bottom, and so on, as well as such details, important notwithstanding (然而), as easy facilities for disposal of dust and rubbish and storage places for baby carriages on the ground floor, playgrounds for children on the top of the buildings, and drying grounds for washing. It is likely that the dispute regarding flats versus (对, 对抗) individual houses will continue to rage on for a long time as far as Britain is concerned. And it is unfortunate that there should be hot feelings on both sides whenever this subject is raised. Those who oppose the building of flats base their case primarily on the assumption (设想)that everyone prefers an individual home and garden and on the high cost per unit of accommodation. The latter ignores the higher cost of providing full services to a scattered community and the cost in both money and time of the journeys to work for the suburban resident.26. We can infer from the passage that ______.A. English people, like most people in other countries, dislike living in flatsB. people in most countries of the world today are not opposed to living in flatsC. people in Britain are forced to move into high blocks of flatsD. modern flats still fail to provide the necessary facilities for living27. What is said about the blocks of flats built in the past in Britain?A. They were mostly inhabited by people who did not earn much.B. They were usually not large enough to accommodate big families.C. They were sold to people before necessary facilities were installed.D. They provided playground for children on the top of the buildings.28. The word “ rage ” (Line 10) means “______.”A. be ignoredB. develop with great forceC. encourage people greatlyD. be in fashion29. Some people oppose the building of flats because ______.A. the living expenses for each individual family are higherB. it involves higher cost compared with the building of housesC. they believe people like to live in houses with gardensD. the disposal of rubbish remains a problem for those living in flats30. The author mentions that people who live in suburban houses .A. do not have access to easy facilities because they live away from the cityB. have to pay a lot of money to employ people to do service workC. take longer time to know each other because they are a scattered communityD. have to spend move money and time travelling to work every dayPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Brazil has become one of the developing world’s great successes at reducing population growth - but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard.Brazil's population growth rate has dropped from 2.99% a year between 1951 and 1960 to 1.93% a year between 1981 and 1990, and Brazilian women now have only 2.7 children on average. Martine says this figure may have fallen still further since 1990, an achievement that makes it the envy of many other Third World countries.Martine puts it down to, among other things, soap operas (通俗电视连续剧) and installment (分期付款) plans introduced in the 1970s. Both played an important, although indirect, role in lowering the birth rate. Brazil is one of the world’s biggest producers of soap operas. Globo, Brazil's most popular television network, shows three hours of soaps six nights a week, while three others show at least one hour a night. Most soaps are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities.“ Alt hough they have never really tried to work in a message towards the problems of reproduction, they describe middle and upper class values ——not many children, different attitudes towards sex, women working, ” says Martine. “ They sent this image to all pa rts of Brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of behavior and other values, which were put into a very attractive package. ”Meanwhile, the installment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers. “ This led to an enormous change in consumption patterns and consumption was incompatible (不相容的) with unlimited reproduction, ” says Martine.31. According to the passage, Brazil has cut back its population growth ______.A. by educating its citizensB. by careful family planningC. by developing TV programmesD. by chance32. According to the passage, many Third World countries ______.A. haven't attached much importance to birth controlB. would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rateC. haven't yet found an effective measure to control their populationD. neglected the role of TV plays in family planning33. The phrase “ puts it down to ” (Line 1, Para. 3) is closest in meaning to “______.”A. attributes it toB. finds it a reason forC. sums it up asD. compares it to34. Soap operas have helped in lowering Brazil’s birth rate because ______..A. they keep people sitting long hours watching TVB. they have gradually changed people’s way of lifeC. people are drawn to their attractive packageD. they popularize birth control measures35. What is Martine’s conclusion about Brazil’s population growth?A. The increase in birth rate will promote consumption.B. The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.C. Consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory.D. A country’s production is limited by its population growth.Ⅳ.Word Spelling (10 points,1 point for two items)36.请求;恳求v. s37.电子的; a. e38.运动员; n. s39.吉他; n. g40.把……分类;把……分等级v. c 41.中小学校长; n. h42.提名;任命n. n 43. 种植园;大农场n. p44. 躲避;逃避v. e45. 含义;暗示n. i46.滋补品;营养品n. n47.排队; v. q48. 治疗的;补救的a. r49.排除;消灭v. e50.放松;松弛n. r51. 思索;推测v. s52.议会的;国会的a. p53.情况;环境n. c54.管理;行政n. a55.作为...的动机;激发v. mⅤ. Word Form(10 points, 1 point for each item)56. It is believed that pipes are parts of volcanoes that were formed when (melt) rock pushed upward through the earth’s crust.57. Dime stores got their name in the last century when it was decided that small profit on a great quantity of goods would be better than a large profit on (few) sales.58. The fact that (guide) forms of dieting result in so many problems does not mean that no dieting is safe.59. The president is strongly (desire) that you should attend the meeting tomorrow.60. Her body, with hands and feet (bind), was discovered by a traveler early in the morning.61. If it hadn't been for your help, we (fail)in last week’s exam.62. The People’s Liberation Army started the (strategy) counterattack in 1946 to defeat the KMT.63. In simple terms, (produce) is merely a measure of effectiveness with which people produce goods and services.64. Clinton received only 43 percent of the popular vote in 1992, (compare) with Bush’s 38 percent and Perot’s 19 percent.65. Then arose the question where we were to get the equipment (need).Ⅵ. Translation from Chinese into English(15 points, 3 points for each item)66.水的污染使居民们容易得病。

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1.Where are the speakers?A.In a library.B.In a computer lab.C.In an office.2.Why will the woman go to Edinburgh next week?A.To go on a trip.B.To travel on business.C.To go for an interview.3.How much will the man pay?A.$5.B.$9.C.$10.4.What does the woman want to do?A.Take a good rest.B.Go to the cinema.C.Buy a new sofa.5.What did the woman lose?A.Her notebook.B.Her bag.C.Her pen.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

考研英语二模拟试题及答案解析（9）(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.It´s 2:30 pm and I´m procrastinating. The project is__1__by 5 o´clock and I can´t seem to find the__2__to get it done. This is a common problem for everyone. Whether working from home or an office, creating the next big__3__or pushing papers for a corporation, we all procrastinate. The biggest reason you´re tired is because of physical or mental__4__. When you´re tired you don´t have the motivation to work, so you__5__procrastinating.When your mind is in a foggy__6__, it prevents you from thinking straight. A foggy mind can be a headache or information__7__. Whatever the form, it´s hard to get anything done when your mind isn´t working right. Now you have some__8__why afternoon procrastination happens. Try these__9__to help deal with it and get more done.__10__tasks. The most common reason afternoon procrastination hits is because your tasks are not clear. Writing down what you have to do and which tasks are most important can help you__11__and get back to work.Take a break. Sometimes it´s easy not to stop and let your mind rest. When you choose to intentionally take a break and__12__yourself to not focus on anything, it allows you to relax and prepare for the rest of the work day.Exercise at lunch. Often when you´re able to get up and move around, your day is always better. When you go for a walk, it allows your brain to__13__the morning´s information and think through what you need to do the rest of the day. Exercise also__14__the body from sitting in a chair all morning. Be careful not to__15__it, because you want to make sure you have enough__16__for the rest of the work day.Drink water. According to my doctor, we´re__17__to drink like 8 glasses of water per day. Even if you can´t__18__eight glasses of water, you sure can get a glass or two down after lunch. Staying__19__helps keep the mind clear and focused. All too often, afternoon procrastination comes from a foggy head which can be__20__with a glass of water.第1题A.dueB.overtimeC.outdatedD.feasible第2题A.guidelineB.amazementC.motivationD.alertness第3题A.eruptionmercialC.startupD.deputy第4题A.tortureB.fatigueC.miserableD.well-being 第5题A.put upB.bring upC.take upD.end up第6题A.stateB.dynamicC.knotD.form第7题A.bloomB.overloadC.saddleD.liberty第8题A.displaysB.confessionsC.ideasD.faith第9题A.strategiesponentsC.precautionsD.modes第10题A.MaintainB.PrioritizeC.MaximizeD.Assign第11题A.recallB.reinvestC.reinforceD.refocus第12题A.allowrmC.letD.prepare第13题A.proceedB.processC.proposeD.promote第14题A.works outB.gives offC.pushes upD.puts on第15题A.overdoB.sufficientC.supplyD.add第16题A.energyB.curiositypassionD.horizon第17题A.obligedB.deprivedC.supposedD.exposed第18题A.nail downB.chug downC.cut downD.upside down第19题A.moistB.hydratedC.alertD.awake第20题A.destroyedB.installedC.fixedD.solve下一题(21~25/共20题)Section ⅡReading Comprehension Directions :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.During the day, Leipzig´s airport is quiet. It is at night that the airfield comes to life. Next to the runway a yellow warehouse serves as the global sorting hub for DHL, a delivery firm owned by Deutsche Post of Germany. A huge extension, which opened in October, means it can sort 150,000 parcels each hour, says Ken Allen, DHL´s CEO. With falling trade barrier, cross-border e-commerce has become a key term in the modern economy.The rise of cross-border e-commerce has meant booming business for express-delivery firms. On January 31st UPS revealed record revenues for the fourth quarter of 2016; FedEx and DHL are expected to report similarly buoyant results next month. Since 2008 half of the increase in express-delivery volumes has come from shoppers buying items online from another country.Falling trade barriers have greatly helped them. When DHL and FedEx were getting going in the 1970s, there was little demand for international express deliveries. Packages often got stuck in customs for weeks and were heavily taxed. The expansion of free-trade areas, lower tariffs and the Internet brought years of growth.But after Mr. Trump´s threats to raise tariffs on goods from China and Mexico, together with the indication last month from Theresa May, Britain´s prime minister, that the country will leave the EU´s customs union, there are widespread fears that the favourable tailwinds enjoyed by the industry for decades are gone. The express-delivery industry faces a new challenge: the return of trade barriers due to the protectionist bent of Donald Trump and because of Brexit. The return of borders poses a challenge to the soaring parcel-delivery business." It´s all a real nightmare," groans David Jinks of ParcelHero, a British parcel broker which works with DHL, FedEx and UPS. Start with Brexit. Post-Brexit costs will probably come from long wrangles over which of 19,000 customs codes should be applied to a consignment. As an example of what could happen, Halloween costumes from China often get stuck at Britain´s border while customs officials work out whether they are toys or children´s clothes, which attract different duties. Such complexity would force delivery firms to put up their prices to customers, Mr. Jinks says. Sending an item from Britain to Switzerland (outside the EU) costs 150% more than it does to Italy (inside the EU).The most severe impact on business would come from higher tariffs, which would hurt demand for cross-border imports and deliveries in favour of local goods. This is where Mr. Trump´s threats come into focus.第21题The example of Leipzig´s airport shows that_____.A.Leipzig´s airport serves as the biggest sorting hub for DHL.B.Airport delivers more goods than any other forms of cross-border deliveries.C.Cross-border e-commerce has promoted the expansion of delivery services.D.Express-delivery firms face a new challenge because of changing policies in US and UK.第22题The word "buoyant" is closest in meaning to______.A.optimisticB.fluctuatingC.unpredictableD.mundane第23题What do we know about parcel delivery services in the 1970s?A.There are falling trade barriers.B.DHL and FedEx are expanding rapidly.C.The express-delivery faces the return of trade barriers.D.International express delivery is in its preliminary stage.第24题What effect will Brexit probably bring on parcel delivery services?A.The trade between China and the UK will drop tremendously.B.Customers will have to pay more on delivery services.C.19,000 customs codes will be examined by British parliament.D.DHL, FedEx and UPS will close some of their branches in Britain.第25题The passage is mainly about______.A.Logistics firms are faced with trade barriers.B.The US and the UK work together to promotecross-border imports.C.Cross-border e-commerce is booming.D.Express-delivery firms DHL, FedEx and UPS are fined by customs in the UK and US.上一题下一题(26~30/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Many people take to social media to share news of big events. On December 1st Facebook´s boss, Mark Zuckerberg, followed in the tradition he helped create, when he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, announced the birth of their daughter on the social-networking site, along with news that they will give away the majority of their fortune during their lifetimes.Around 99% of the shares they own in Facebook, which today are worth around $ 45 billion, will go into the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Their aim, they wrote, is to improve the world for their daughter and future generations. For now, the move allows Mr. Zuckerberg to relinquish wealth, but not control, as he will retain the votes associated with any shares transferred to CZI. He anticipates remaining the controlling stakeholder of Facebook " for the foreseeable future" , and plans to sell, or give away, no more than $ 1 billion of Facebook stock each year for the next three years.Mr. Zuckerberg is far from the first tech titan to pledge billions to philanthropic activities, but he is following a slightly different path to Bill Gates, Microsoft´s founder. Whereas the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is a registered charity, the Zuckerbergs´ CZI will be a limited liability company ( LLC ). Although charitable status comes with alluring tax breaks, strings are attached. Unlike charities, LLCs can lobby without restriction; the Zuckerbergs have said that CZI will get involved in policy debates.The other flexibility LLC status allows is the freedom to invest in for-profit ventures that have a big social impact. In this, the Zuckerbergs are following in the footsteps of Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay, an online marketplace, who grew frustrated by the constraints of charitable status.Mr. Omidyar now oversees the Omidyar Network, which has for-profit and non-profit arms. Will Fitzpatrick, designer of this hybrid structure, claims that the for-profit arm can more easily invest in things that can be scaled up quickly. He gives the example of an investment in a solar lantern that cost less than $ 10 a unit, which meant people did not have to burn dangerous kerosene, and which he says would have been technically difficult to achieve through a private foundation. 第26题Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan celebrated the birth of their daughter by______.A.creating the tradition of announce big news on FacebookB.creating the Chan Zuckerberg InitiativeC.donating $ 1 billion of Facebook stock to CZID.selling 99% of the shares they own in Facebook第27题The word "relinquish" is closet in meaning to______.A.abandonB.maintainC.withholdD.distribute第28题Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is______.A.the first tech titan to pledge billions to philanthropic activitiesB.allowed to invest in for-profit venturesC.obliged to meet certain requirementsD.working with CZI to make the world a better place第29题What do we know about Pierre Omidyar?A.He does not like registered charity coming with strings.B.He created eBay for non-profit purposes.C.He suggested to Zuckerbergs to set up a limited liability company.D.He made the Omidyar Network a subsidiary of eBay.第30题This passage is best entitled______.A.Mark Zuckerberg Finds Another Way to ShareB.Mark Zuckerberg and His Wife Having Their First BabyC.More High-tech Giants Devoted to PhilanthropyD.Mark Zuckerberg Find a New Way of Running Facebook上一题下一题(31~35/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.One of our expectations about education is that it will pay off in terms of upward mobility. Historically , the correlation between education and income has been strong. But in the early 1970s a contradiction developed between education and the economy. Our value of education and our average educational attainment outstripped the capacity of the economy to absorb thegraduates. Since the 1970s, high-school graduates have experienced a striking decrease in earnings, making them the first generation since World War II to face a lower standard of living than their parents had.Experts have argued that this contradiction is at the heart of the problem of public education today. Business leaders claim that the schools are failing to properly educate students, that they are turning out young people who are inadequately prepared to function in the workplace. The real problem is a dearth of economic opportunities for students who are not continuing on to college.College graduates also are having difficulty finding jobs. Even when they do, the jobs may not be commensurate to their training and expectations. Part of the problem is that too many young Americans aspire to have professional jobs, making disappointment and frustration inevitable for some. Many students assumed that what was true of an individual—that the higher the education, the better the job opportunities—would also be true for an entire society. But when the numbers of better-educated young people became too great, the economy could no longer absorb them.Another part of the problem is the assumption that greater educational attainment guarantees career advancement. In fact, employers do not routinely reward educational attainment; rather, they reward it only when they believe it will contribute to the employee´s productivity.We should not overlook the fact that there is still a strong correlation between education, occupation , and income. College graduates have a strong advantage over those with less education. But the payoff is neither as large nor as certain as it once was.Unfortunately, Americans have focused so strongly on the economic payoff that many consider their college education useless if it does not yield a desirable, well-paying job. Only in this sense can we speak of an "oversupply" of college graduates. We could argue that all or at least the majority of Americans would profit by some degree because higher education can enable the individual to think more deeply, explore more widely, and enjoy a greater range of experiences. 第31题The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 means that______.cation will pay off in terms of upward mobilityB.People with high education will have immense opportunitiescational institutions provide more graduates than neededD.Many college graduates fail to meet the job requirements第32题According to the author, what is the real problem of public education today?A.People not having received higher education find it difficult to land a job.B.Poor economy brings far less jobs for college graduates than before.C.College graduates see a remarkable decline in income.D.The government has less budget for building schools.第33题The underlined word "commensurate" is closest in meaning to______.A.appropriateB.respectableC.adequateD.advisable第34题Greater educational attainment does not necessarily guarantees career advancement because______.cational attainment only represents academic achievementcational attainment means nothing to employers if it doesn´t give economic benefitscational attainment has no relation with employees´ professional skillscational attainment can only be achieved by a small number of students第35题What does the author think about college education according to the last paragraph?A.Americans should focus more on vocational education.B.College education receive less attention in recent years.C.College education is useless in getting a desirable job.D.Most Americans still find college education rewarding.上一题下一题(36~40/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Jeffrey Cohn and J. P. Flaum surveyed and interviewed the managing partners of 32 private equity firms (including Blackstone, Carlyle, KKR and Silver Lake) about their CEO search process and how it has changed over time.Among the surprises: Executives said they´ve learned to pay less attention to attributes such as track record and experience, the criteria typically most prized by recruiters, and to give more weight to softer skills.The researchers drew the following conclusions: Experience is overrated. When filling a CEO position, there´s comfort in hiring someone with prior CEO and industry experience. But the first criterion can dramatically narrow the pool, and the second can yield, candidates who are so familiar with the industry that they´re hidebound or likely just to recycle the strategic playbook from their last job. Similarly, overemphasizing quantifiable success in prior positions can be misleading, because results are often a function of "right place/right time" or organizational or team factors rather than one individual. And even within an industry, different competitive positions can demand very different skills—cost cutting versus product innovation versus business model change, for instance.Team-building skills are paramount. Of the 13 attributes included in the survey, the highest ranked was a candidate´s ability to assemble a high-performing team. That makes sense, because many PE investments involve turnarounds in which the new CEO must completely rebuild the C-suite. To avoid leaders who won´t excel at building teams, PE execs say, they watch out for candidates who use "I" too much when talking about accomplishments or who display so much intellectual horsepower that they come across as arrogant, which can inhibit hiring and developing A-level talent.Urgency outranks empathy. PE firms operate with strict timetables for when a company should be improved and the investment recouped through sale or IPO. (The typical goal is five years.) This ticking clock means that a portfolio company CEO can expect close oversight and faces heightened expectations a-bout the speed with which cost cuts or revenue growth will takeplace. While this doesn´t mean that a CEO shouldn´t listen to customers or show concern for employees, it does require moving decisively and without regrets.Resilience is a must. Parents understand that building resilience in children is important to character; PE types, too, cite it as an important leadership virtue. They´ve become skeptical about candidates who have skipped seamlessly from success to success. "PE firms want to see that a candidate has faced setbacks, made errors, and run adrift—yet lived to fight another day," according to the researchers´ report. This attribute is especially important because in turnaround situations, leaders are likely to encounter some negative results.A final difference between private equity and public company CEO hiring: PE execs tend to judge very quickly—usually within nine months—whether a new hire is working out. Compared with public company directors, they are quick to engineer a failing CEO´s exit—and when they think back, they often wish they´d moved even more quickly.第36题According to the third paragraph, a "hidebound" candidate would probably ______.A.try new methods while workingB.work in a reluctant wayC.be bound to his former bossD.be unlikely to change第37题In the PE execs´ mind, which one of the following people may excel at building teams?A.People who do not use the word "I" when speaking to the boss.B.People who do not emphasize the significance of accomplishments.C.People who care more about the team members.D.People who show very low intelligence.第38题A portfolio company CEO, who believes that urgency outranks empathy, may ______.A.wear a ticking watch to tell him the right time to improve a companyB.want to speed up the growing of revenue for his own purposeC.firstly show concern for employeesD.expect intensive supervision第39题According to the 6th paragraph, for PE firms, a candidate of resilience should ______.A.make mistakes from time to timeB.have a longer life span to fight against his rivalsC.not stay in one position for a long timeD.pull himself together in front of failures第40题According to this passage, which of the following could be an ideal CEO candidate for the private equity firms?A.One with 20 years of related working experience, a non-stop leading figure among the peers.B.One who cares about the employees, doing all the work by himself to relieve the team members.C.One who is tough and decisive, with limited working experience.D.One who is a resilient team leader, with a sense of urgency, not accepted by the talents in histeam.上一题下一题(41~45/共5题)Part BDirections :Read the following tert and decide whether each of the statements is true or false. Choose T if the state ment is true or F if the statement is not true. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.[A] Big money and ideas from musicians, soldiers and private-equity gurus are behind major medal hauls.[B] Yet the transformation of Britain´s performance in the Olympics remains a remarkable tale.[C] Britain not only has spent huge amounts on achieving Olympic success but also has been meticulous in how the funding is used.[D] But success for the elite has come at a time of falling sports participation in Britain, with the decline greatest among the poor.[E] The model has been unashamedly ruthless, concentrating on disciplines with the best medal prospects while ditching losers.[F] UK Sport has borrowed from a wide array of fields in pursuit of an edge.[G] Yet cash alone cannot explain all of Team GB´s success: for the 2012 games, South Korea and Japan spent over three times more than Britain and had worse returns.It seems hardly an auspicious time to release a book on Britain´s Olympic success. Numerous scandals—accusations of bullying, sexism and failure to keep proper records of drugs—are engulfing British Cycling, a symbol of national glory. __41__ In 1996, Britain´s "team of shame" came 36th in the medal table, below Algeria, Ireland and North Korea. At the London games of 2012, Team GB (as the United Kingdom´s squad is officially known) won 65 medals, up from 15 in 1996. Britain performed even better in Rio last year, winning 27 golds and 67 medals in all, finishing second, above China, in the overall medal table, defying the trend of host nations´sliding down the tables in the following games.These hauls have been a triumph for detailed and ambitious planning, as Owen Slot, a sports writer for The Times, explains in an engaging book. Huge spikes in cash have helped. Across Olympic and Paralympic sports, UK Sport, Britain´s funding body, spent ￡69m ($89m) on Sydney 2000 but almost ￡350m on Rio 2016. __42__.UK Sport adopts the mindset of an investor seeking the best returns wherever they can be found. __43__. Even among the sports that do receive funding, cash is diverted to a tiny coterie of elite athletes: the ￡21m allocated to swimming before Rio was focused on nine "Golden Children". Before Rio 2016, Liam Tancock, Britain´s best male swimmer of recent times, lost his funding largely because he would turn 31 before the games—past his prime.Mr. Slot´s attention to detail turns up some fascinating facts. East German-style national talent-scouting programmes were created, producing Olympic medallists from those who had never previously played the sport—in the process debunking a widespread notion that 10,000 hours are needed to achieve excellence in a skill. Coaches were hooked up to heart-rate-variance monitors, to understand how to manage their stress levels better, and Team GB´s managers analysed the optimal way to coach athletes of different sexes. Teams engaged parents about the best techniques for nurturing high-performance athletes. The British Olympic Association made its first reconnaissance mission to Brazil, to find ideal hotels and training facilities, six years before Rio 2016.__44__ Music schools and military special forces were asked for advice on spotting talent and performing under pressure, and an expert in turning around flagging businesses, borrowed from a private-equity firm, helped improve British shooting´s meagre performance. Mr. Slot´s book is written in conjunction with Simon Timson and Chelsea Warr, two of Team GB´s directors of performance, who contribute a brief summary of lessons after each chapter. Their input is double-edged: it ensures that the book provides an unrivalled look inside UK Sport´s medal-factory, but may also keep Mr. Slot from tackling some subjects with complete independence.The increased investment in the Olympics and the subsequent bonanza of medals, may have given Britain a reason to hold its head high. __45__ For all the successes, the question lurking beneath this book is an uncomfortable one. In an era of austerity and impoverished grassroots sport, has the price of these medals been too great?第41题第42题第43题第44题第45题上一题下一题(1/1)Part CDirections: Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. (10 points)第46题Zhu Guang, a 25-year-old product tester, is a university graduate, the only child of a pair of factory workers in Shanghai. He works for Lenovo, one of China´s leading computer-makers. He earns 4,000 yuan a month after tax and says he feels like a faceless drone at work. He eats at the office canteen and goes home at night to a rented, 20-square-metre room in a shared flat, where he plays online games. He does not have a girlfriend or any prospect of finding one. "Lack of confidence" , he explains when asked why not. Like millions of others, he mockingly calls himself a di-aosi. Vividly it is a declaration of powerlessness in an economy where it is getting harder for the regular guy to succeed. Calling himself by this nickname is a way of crying out, "like Gandhi" , says Mr Zhu, " It is a quiet form of protest. " _____________上一题下一题(1/1)Section WritingPart A第47题On behalf of the organizing committee, please write a welcome letter of about 100 words to welcome the newcomer to Chinese History Association.You should include the details you think necessary.You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address._________________上一题下一题(1/1)Part B第48题Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should1) describe the drawing briefly,2) explain its intended meaning, and3) give your comments.You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.图片_______________上一题交卷交卷答题卡答案及解析(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.It´s 2:30 pm and I´m procrastinating. The project is__1__by 5 o´clock and I can´t seem to find the__2__to get it done. This is a common problem for everyone. Whether working from home or an office, creating the next big__3__or pushing papers for a corporation, we all procrastinate. The biggest reason you´re tired is because of physical or mental__4__. When you´re tired you don´t have the motivation to work, so you__5__procrastinating.When your mind is in a foggy__6__, it prevents you from thinking straight. A foggy mind can be a headache or information__7__. Whatever the form, it´s hard to get anything done when your mind isn´t working right. Now you have some__8__why afternoon procrastination happens. Try these__9__to help deal with it and get more done.__10__tasks. The most common reason afternoon procrastination hits is because your tasks are not clear. Writing down what you have to do and which tasks are most important can help you__11__and get back to work.Take a break. Sometimes it´s easy not to stop and let your mind rest. When you choose to intentionally take a break and__12__yourself to not focus on anything, it allows you to relax and prepare for the rest of the work day.Exercise at lunch. Often when you´re able to get up and move around, your day is always better. When you go for a walk, it allows your brain to__13__the morning´s information and think through what you need to do the rest of the day. Exercise also__14__the body from sitting in a chair all morning. Be careful not to__15__it, because you want to make sure you have enough__16__for the rest of the work day.Drink water. According to my doctor, we´re__17__to drink like 8 glasses of water per day. Even if you can´t__18__eight glasses of water, you sure can get a glass or two down after lunch. Staying__19__helps keep the mind clear and focused. All too often, afternoon procrastination comes from a foggy head which can be__20__with a glass of water.第1题A.dueB.overtimeC.outdatedD.feasible。

宁波市2023学年第二学期高考与选考模拟考试英语试卷注意事项：第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

ABritish cinema boasts a rich diversity of films that weave appealing narratives with stunning landscapes and fascinating characters. These films celebrate the diverse beauty and cultural heritage of Britain.Local HeroLocal Hero digs into the conflict between a giant US oil company and a remote Scottish village when the former plans to build a refinery. However, the exceptionally beautiful landscapes and the firm attitude of the villagers sway the company’s decision. The story has been a lasting appeal to audiences, even after over four decades.KesBritish director Ken Loach’s first triumph, Kes, describes the touching narrative of a young Yorkshire boy taking the journey of capturing and training an eagle. The film offers a rare description of Yorkshire, filled with a tender lens that celebrates its essence.The DigThe delightful counties surrounding London are vividly depicted in The Dig, set against the peaceful countryside of Suffolk before World War Ⅱ. Ralph Fiennes, a famous actor, plays the role of a self-taught archaeologist unearthing the mysteries of an Anglo-Saxon graveyard, adding to its fun.CalvaryIrish director Michael McDonagh’s films set in Ireland are undoubtedly attractive, often integrating Ireland’s picturesque scenery into the story. Among these, Calvary, stands out. It records the difficult and tiring journey of a moral priest, dealing with the evil forces within his area.21. Which of the following films will appeal to curious history lovers?A. The Dig.B. Local Hero.C. Kes.D. Calvary.22. What is the setting of the film Local Hero?A. A Yorkshire village.B. A remote Scottish village.C. The countryside of Suffolk.D. The Anglo-Saxon graveyard.23. What is the theme of the British films mentioned in the text?A. The moral dilemma of an Irish priest.B. The national and cultural heritage of Britain.C. The beauty and diversity of British landscapes and characters.D. The adventures of Yorkshire boys capturing and training eagles.【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C【解析】【导语】这是一篇应用文。

陈新仁《英语语言学实用教程》考研模拟试题及详解（二）I. Fill in the following blanks1. The features that define our human languages can be called _____ features.【答案】design【解析】人类语言区别于其他动物交流系统的特点是语言的区别特征，是人类语言特有的特征。

2. When language is used for establishing an atmosphere or maintaining social contact rather than exchanging information or ideas, its function is _____ function. 【答案】interpersonal【解析】人际功能是语言最重要的社会功能，人们由此建立和维持他们的身份和社会地位。

3. _____ transcription should transcribe all the possible speech sounds, including the minute shades.【答案】Narrow【解析】当我们用复杂的符号精确地标记语音所有可能的细小变化时，我们称之为“严式转写”。

4. Take is the _____ of taking, taken and took.【答案】lexeme【解析】词位是语言词汇的基本单位，taking, taken 和took都是take这个词位的词位变体。

5. An _____ is pronounced letter by letter, while an _____ is pronounced as a word. 【答案】initialism; acronym【解析】首字母缩写和缩略词的区别在于，前者是一个一个字母读，后者是按单词读。

2024年对口升学考试模拟试题英语（二）作者：***来源：《山西教育·招考》2024年第01期選择题第一部分共答题（所有考生作答，共70分）一、语音（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共计10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出画线部分发音不同的一项。

二、单项选择题（本大题共25小题，每小题1分，共计25分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出空白处的最佳选项。

19. The best way topeople for their help is to pass on their kindness.A. remindB. replaceC. refillD. reward20. During the internship ， the boss waswith my communication skills.A. satisfyB. satisfiedC. satisfingD. to satisfy21. The important thing iswhat you want ， and then do everything you canyour dream .A. to know ； to realiseB. know ； to realiseC. to know ； realiseD. know ； realise22. We should learn some basic life skills，because we can’t alwaysothers.A. carry outB. put upC. depend onD. show off23. Everybody except Li Kaisome English.A. speaksB. speakC. spokeD. spoken24. The equipment wasto run than we had expected.A. more easierB. much easierC. much more easierD. more easy25.is no goodwithout doing anything .A. There ； talkedB. This ； talkingC. It ； to talkD. It ； talking26.—It waswho helped us out of danger.—What brave and helpful chidren ！ We should learn from them.A. themB. theyC. theirsD. their27. Imy computer on standby when I slept.A. am used to leavingB. used to leavingC. was used to leaveD. used to leave28. One can become outstanding in his / her field he / she has a dream and works hard at it.A. as soon asB. as far asC. as long asD. as well as29.climate changethe efforts of all the people on the planet.A. Fighting ； needB. Fighting ； needsC. Fight ； needD. Fights ； needs30. If it is a mirror burn， cool thearea with water.A. burnt ； runningB. burned ； runC. burning ； runningD. burning ； run31. We live in an age of innovation ， when creativity is of increasing.A. valuableB. valuelessC. valueD. valued32. In 2015， Tu Youyouthe Nobel Prize and the respect of the world.A. was awarded ； was wonB. was awarded ； wonC. awarded ； was wonD. awarded ； won33. The term“spirit of craftsmanship”has been popularly used to describe the ordinary people who do work in their jobs.A. extraordinaryB. unordinaryC. inordinaryD. disordinary34. We hope toanything unpleasanthappening.A. prevent ； fromB. support ； withC. persuade ； toD. remind ； of35.many times，but he still couldn’t understand the circuit board.A. Having been toldB. Had been toldC. Though he had been toldD. He had been told三、完形填空（本大題共15小题，每小题1分，共计15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出空白处的最佳选项。

《英语教学法》模拟试题二Achievement Test for “ Teaching English in the Primary School”I.Choose the best answer (30%)Directions: In this part, you are given fifteen questions which are followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Read the choices carefully and choose the one which can best answer the questions.(30 points, 2 points each)( ) 1. Which type of approach can best describe the following learning pattern?Discussion about how to solve certain problemsA.autonomous learningB.interactive learningC.contextualized learningD.task-based learning( ) 2. What assessment are used ?After practicing “past tense”, you can apply it in realsituation That’s , good!A. language performanceB. improvement in strategiesC.progressD.classroom participation( ) 3. In teaching vocabulary, what stage is most suitable for the following activityThe teacher asks students to do information gap.A. presentationB. productionC. practiceD. B & C( ) 4. What learning strategy do the following activity help to train in vocabulary teaching?The teacher creates a situation for students to use the newwords in.A. imageryB. associationC. contextualizationD. translation( ) 5. Which role does the teacher play in the following activities?When the students are doing a group-work task, the teacher joinsone or two groups for a short period of time.A.source of helpB.controllerC.participantD.assessor( ) 6. The activity “skimming to find the main idea”is used at ____ stage.A. pre-readingB. while-readingC. post-readingD. both B & C( ) 7. What strategy do the following activity help to train reading?Locating the specific informationA. skimmingB. scanningC. word-guessingD. inferring( )8. In teaching grammar, what stage can the teacher use for following activity?The teacher asks the students to bring out their things from theirschoolbags and compare whose are longer, newer, better?A. presentationB. practiceC. applicationD. production( ) 9. What approach do the following activity reflect?Writing is a once-for-all action. The first draft is the last andwriting is often assigned as homework.A.Product-oriented approachB.Content-oriented approachmunication-oriented approachD.Process-oriented approach( ) 10. What items are assessed in the following questions?How well did you work in your group tasks?A. language performanceB.improvement in strategiesC.progressD.classroom participation( ) 11. What is the teacher doing?S: I go to the cinema yesterday.T: You went to the cinema yesterday.A. helping the students to correct her mistakes .B.giving hints that there are some mistakes in her speech.C.encouraging others to correct the mistakes.D.just leaving the mistakes alone.( ) 12. Which reading skill is the teacher using in reading?The teacher asks the students to try to guess information orideas that go beyond the literal meaning of the text.A.inferring or reading between the linesB.recognizing organization of the textC.predictingD.scanning( ) 13. How is the following activity organized?The teacher asks all the students to do completion exercises.A. pair workB.whole-class workC.individualD.group work( ) 14. What instruction does the teacher give in class? Choose from the options what the teacher wants to do.Quiet now, please.A.get the class to stop talking.B.help the student to correct the mistakes.C.change roles in pair work.D. tell the pupils to get into pairs for pair work.( ) 15. In teaching grammar, what stage can the teacher use for following activity?The teacher asks the students to talk about what the boy isdoing according to the picture..A. practiceB. productionC. warm upD. presentationII: Write “T” for True and “F” for False. (14%)Which of the followings are true of First Language acquisition. Write “T” for True and “F” for False.( ) 1. rich language environment( ) 2. conscious learning of language structures( ) 3. long time of listening before speaking( ) 4. little error correction( ) 5. more focus on form( ) 6. learning for communication( ) 7. more instrumentally motivatedIII: Match (16%)1Match Children’s characteristics with the suggestions for teachers.(4%)Children’s characteristics( )1. Children like to feel secure with achievable learning.( ) 2. Children like to do things with their hand, bodies and minds. ( ) 3. Children are easily distracted. They are less able to regulate and organized themselves.( ) 4. Children are imaginative, creative. They like new things and like participating in activities.Suggestions for teachers:A.Teachers should design tasks which children can be involved in withtheir hands and bodies and minds.B. Teachers should not make tasks too difficult for children to finish.This will help children to have a secure sense to take part inactivity.C. Give children the opportunity to be imaginative and creative, e.g. askchildren to make their own drawings of a monster.D. Teachers need to make different patterns of organization such asgroup work, pair work to let children join the activity. The time for the activity should not be too long.2Matching the Description of a person with. Multiple Intelligence(4%)the description of a person( ) 1. The person would prefer going to a party rather than spending the evening home alone.( ) 2. The person can calculate numbers easily in his mind.( ) 3. The person often uses music and chants in his lesson plans. ( ) 4. The person is good at doing a hands-on work.Multiple IntelligenceA. Bodily/Kinesthetic IntelligenceB. Musical intelligenceC. Logical/Mathematical IntelligenceD. Interpersonal Intelligence3Match the activities preferred by person with the person’s learning styles.the activities preferred by person( ) 1. The person often thinks more before he does things. He needs the time to make decisions.( ) 2. The person likes acting things out best.( ) 3. The person likes to draw, write words down and make littlethings with his hands.( ) 4. The person likes to see cartoon pictures, photos, picture books and nice posters.the person’s learning styles.A. Visual learnerB.Kinesthetic learnerC Reflective learnerD . Tactile learner4Match grammar activity with the features of grammatical practice. (4%) grammar activity( ) 1. multiple choice question( ) 2. interviewing future plans( )3. using the presented structure to answering questions( ) 4. describing one’s childhood using past tensethe features of grammatical practiceA.mechanical practicemunicative activityC.quasi-communicative activityD.interactive activityIV: 名词解释（用中文回答）20% 1．目标需求2．互动教学模式3．教学行为研究4．定标5．学习需求6．横向联想7．演绎式语法教学8．结果定向的写作教学模式9．显性和隐性语法教学10．评估V: Activity designing (20%)Directions: In this part, you are to design a 10-minute communicative speaking activity according to the material given. The activity should be based on the material. Make sure you include all the items of an activity according to the table given (objective, organization type, procedure (at least 3 procedures), assumed time, predicted problemsand solutions). Make sure you give the assumed time for each step.TEXTA.Look, there he is.B.Who?A. Robert, the guy I’ve been telling you about.B. Oh. The guy you’re going out with?A. I wish. The guy I want to go out with.B. Oh, he he’s really handsome. Um, lets go talk to him.A. Oh, OK. I’ll introduce you. I think you’ll really likehim…Hi, Robert.C. Oh, hi.A. Have you met my friend, Jean?B. I’m afraid not.A. Hey, Jean, this is Robert. Robert, this is Jean.C.Nice to meet you, Jean.B. Nice to meet you . Robert.Please design a 10-minute communicative speaking activityaccording to the material given.In this speaking activity, you can ask the students to learn how to make introduction.1. Objectives (2%)。

2024年广东省东莞市中考第三次模拟英语试题（2）说明：1. 全卷满分90分, 考试用时为75分钟。

2. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的准考证号、姓名等填写在答题卡上。

将条形码粘贴在答题卡“条形码粘贴处”。

3. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

4. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

听说应用(略)一、语法选择(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

Since my family like ordering takeout a lot, I’ve met a lot of delivery workers(快递员). One of 1 really impressed me.It was a cold and rainy day. My mother ordered a pot of chicken soup. Half 2 hour later, a delivery worker’s call came and I went out. I saw him standing in the heavy rain 3 an umbrella. Rain ran down his face, arms and his uniform. He was in his 20s. "Chicken soup? " he asked. I nodded and he handed the food to me with wet 4 . “Why didn’t you leave earlier 5 somewhere to keep from the rain? ”I asked. "My work is to take food 6 and quickly to my customers, " he said, smiling. Then he turned around and 7 in the rain. The cold rain kept falling, but my heart 8 with something special. 9 warm I felt at that time!There are many common people like him who work hard every day. Their jobs are very important 10 they make our life more convenient.（ ） 1. A. they B. their C. them（ ） 2. A. a B. an C. the（ ） 3. A. without B. by C. under（ ） 4. A. finger B. fingers C. finger’s（ ） 5. A. finding B. to find C. found（ ） 6. A. safe B. safety C. safely（ ）7. A. disappears B. disappeared C. will disappear（ ）8. A. filled B. was filled C. is filled（ ）9. A. How B. What C. What a（ ）10. A. until B. because C. although二、完形填空(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分)请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

2025年1月上海市春季高考英语仿真模拟试卷02（口试部分）口语模拟试题 test2（口试音频）.mp3Test 21.SPEAKINGSection ADirection:Read aloud the following ，two sentences.For each sentence,you will have thirty seconds to prepare and fifteen seconds to read.1."What could be better than no more cast?"asks Bonk.2.Poets and novelists also bore witness to the poverty,hopelessness,and helplessness that was the lot of countless child workers living at the beginning of the 20th century.Section BDirections:Read aloud the following passage.You will have one minute to prepare and thirty seconds to read.An earthquake happens when the earth actually moves under the ground.Many hundreds of earthquakes take place every year,especially under the sea.We don't even know that they are happening.If earthquakes happen in or near large cities,they can cause problems.The moving ground makes buildings shake and fall down.It causes cracks in the ground which may open up into very deep holes.People,animals and objects can fall into these holes and be lost forever.Water,gas and electricity pipes may be damaged.The result is flooding and fire.Fire is the greatest danger during an earthquake,because it can destroy so much in such a short time Section CDirections:Ask two questions about each situation given below.At least one special question should be asked about each situation.Questions 1-2:You want to book a table for today's dinner,so you call the restaurant.Question 1:Question 2:SpeakingQuestions 3--4:Your deskmate is reading a newly-published novel .You ask him about it.Question 3:Question 4:Section DDirections:You will have one minute to prepare and another minute to talk in at least five sentences about the following pictures.Begin your talk with the sentence given:It is March 5th,a day that people are encouraged to do good deeds in memory of Lei Feng.II.LISTENING AND SPEAKINGSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear four sentences.Make quick responses to the sentences you have heard.1.2.3.4.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear a short passage.The passage,will be read twice.After you hear the passage,answer the first question with the information you hear and the second questions in your own opinion with at least3sentences.For the first question,you will have30seconds,to prepare and30seconds to talk.For the second question,you will have one minute to prepare and another minute to talk! Questions:1.What are Bob Martin and Peter Holden respectively interested in?2.What are you or your friend crazy about?Why?录音内容：II.LISTENING AND SPEAKINGSection A1.I'd like to talk about the plan with you.Would tomorrow morning be convenient?2.Where would you like to go for a walk?3.Sorry I didn't quite catch what you said just now.4.I'm so excited that I've finally got the offer!Section BListen to the following speaker talking about two people's interestWhether it’s collecting coins,supporting your favorites football team,or just shopping,most people have some kind of interest But what happens when that interest become the most important thing in your life?Take Bob Martin for example,in1988,he went to see the musical Cats at the New London Theatre.He enjoyed it so much that he went to see it again.And again.And again...every week for fourteen years!He travelled52,000miles and saw the show795times,spending a total of£20,000.K!don't drink,smoke or run a car, so I could just about afford it,"says the71-year-old.But sadly Bob is now looking for a new hobby.The show closed last year after a sixteen-year run in London.For some it's musicals that keep them coming back for more.For others,it's...fast food.Peter Holden,from Washington DC,eats an average of two McDonald's and says,"I'm a collector of the McDonald dining experience."He is1.9meters tall and weighs90kilograms—he says he doesn't put on weight partly because he is lucky and partly because he doesn't eat the fries.参考答案：I.SPEAKINGSection C1.Is there any table available for today’s dinner?2.When should I arrive at the latest?3.Who is the author of the novel?4.What do you think of the novel?Section DIt is March'5th,a day that people are encouraged to do good deeds in memory of Lei Feng.So,in class,the teacher tells the students that each of them should do a good deed.After class,Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong run out of school and look for a chance to do some good deeds.Suddenly,Xiao Ming finds an old lady walking with a stick.It seems that she wants to cross the road.He runs up to her immediately and.offers to help her go across the road.When they arrive at the other side of the road,Xiao Hong,who is following,runs up to the lady at once and says,"Granny,please let me help you cross the road once again.It's our task to do a good deed.Thank you very much."II.LISTENING AND SPEAKINGSection A1.OK.I’m available tomorrow morning./Sorry,I’m busy tomorrow morning.2.How about the park around the corner?/Just along the road to the bus stop.3.That’s all right.I will say it again./Never mind,I can repeat it.4.Congratulations!/Well done!Section B1.Bob Martin is interested in the musical Cats.Peter Holden is interested in McDonald’s meals.2.One of my friends is crazy about collecting hair clips although she doesn't wear them very often.She has a box full of hair clips with different cartoon figures on them,such as Mickey Mouse,Hello Kitty and so on. Why does she like hair clips so much?She says it's because her parents didn't buy her any hair clip when she was a little girl no matter how much she liked it.What a shame!评分标准I.SPEAKINGSection A朗读部分评分标准：(每题1分，共2分）1分能流利朗读命给的句发音清楚；语音语调节奏正确；能正确处理句子重音、意群停顿；并熟练掌握连读、失爆等朗读技巧。