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国家公共英语(四级)口试模拟试卷2(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. 考生个人情况介绍 2. 考生相互问答 3. 继续性问答考生个人情况介绍1.E First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask some questions about yourselves.E Are you satisfied with the environment you are living in?E Has your university done anything to protect the campus environment? (If yes, what has it done? /If not, why not?)E Why is environmental protection important?E Is environmental pollution a local or global problem? (Please explain) E Which do you think is more important, environmental protection or economic development?正确答案:E First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask some questions about yourselves.E Are you satisfied with the environment you are living in?A I’m dissatisfied with the environment I’m living in now. I’m a university student in Beijing. Actually I think the environment on campus is very good, because there are many trees and plenty of grass on campus. For example, at dusk, we can see many birds flying over the campus. It’s very beautiful. What makes me dissatisfied is the environment of Beijing. Some of Beijing’s rivers are very dirty and smell feculent. Beijing also has sensible sandstorms. This environment problem is getting more and more serious. As the suffusing dust blocks out the sky, enshrouding the cities, the storm brings much inconvenience and trouble to people’s daily life and work, and even claim lives in regions where the problem is more serious.E Has your university done anything to protect the campus environment? (If yes, what has it done? /If not, why not?)A Yes, my university attaches great importance to the campus environment. There are many lawns and trees in my university. Workers often mow the lawns and clean the streets on campus. So, the campus’s always kept tidy. There is a very beautiful lake on campus. After lunch, students and teachers always go there to have a walk. Three years ago, the water of this lake was very dirty, and teachers and students often complained about it. Then, my university mobilized all the students and teachers to clean this lake. Firstly, they drained all the water. Secondly, they scooped out the garbage that sunk to the bottom of the lake. Finally, they pumped clean water into the lake. Now the lake has restored its beauty. This is one example of what is being done to protect the campus environment, from which we can see all teachers and students are contributing to the campus environment at protection.E Why is environmental protection important?A To know the importance of environmental protection, you should know the damage done by pollution. Pollution is harmful to human beings. Polluted water causes many kinds of diseases. And sometimes these diseases kill people’s lives. Dirty air or garbage causes stinging eyes and running noses. Pollutants are destructive. They eat away the stone and cause iron to rust. Environmental pollution is more serious in some areas.E Is environmental pollution alocal or global problem? (Please explain) B In my opinion, environmental pollution is both a local and global problem. Environmental pollution does great damage to people’s health and drives a growing number of people into poverty. So in many nations, environmental degradation is now recognized as a key barrier to governments’ability to meet basic needs and sustain living standard. At the global level, almost all of the indicators are negative. Each year now, the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reaches a new high, and the ozone layer grows thinner. Thousands of plant and animal species no longer exist. The world environmental protection has, in a sense, been under way for more than two decades. Grass-roots environmental organizations proliferated in these years. Environmental pollution is a serious problem that needs to be solved by all human beings both on a local and global level.E Which do you think is more important, environmental protection or economic development?B Some people think that the most urgent task is to develop economy on a large scale because many people, especially in rural areas, are living in poverty. They believe only by further balancing and developing our economy can we get rid of poverty and gain overall prosperity. On the other hand, many people insist that environmental protection should be top priority. We have only one mother earth. If our ecological environment is heavily polluted or ruined, we could not survive on this planet. In my opinion, both economy and environment protection are urgent tasks. Without economic development, we would remain backward and possibly be conquered or bullied by other powerful countries. On the other hand without environmental protection, we would lose our home. Therefore, the best solution is to develop environmental-protection-oriented industries and agriculture, killing two birds with one stone.考生相互问答2.E Now, I’d like you to talk about something between yourselves. You should take care to share the opportunity of speaking.正确答案:A I think the best way to avoid traffic accidents is to obey the traffic rules. As long as you do so, every vehicle can run smoothly and orderly in the street, and no traffic accidents will happen. For example, at the crossing, everyone should obey the traffic lights.B Yes, it’s very important to obey traffic rules. But if your vehicle is in poor condition and it breaks down suddenly in the street, a traffic accident will also happen. So, I think we should keep our vehicles in good condition, and it’s the best way to avoid traffic accidents.A As far as I know, there are many traffic accidents caused by violation of traffic rules. Some people ride bicycles with another person sitting at the back seat; some drivers drink too much alcohol before driving; some pedestrians cross the street against the traffic lights.B I think we should obey traffic rules to avoid traffic accidents.A But there are still traffic accidents taking place although we obey the traffic rules and keep our vehicles in good condition. If the weather is bad, or if the street is narrow, we can’t avoid and traffic accidents. What can we do?B We still can do something to solve this problem. Drivers shouldkeep alert and show consideration for others especially in bad weather and a narrow street.A Yes. Moreover, pedestrians should also keep alert and show consideration for others. For example, they should look to the left and right when they step off thepavement. B Sure, all of what you said is right. I just think all that you said can be found in the traffic rules. So, as long as we obey the traffic rules, there will be no traffic accidents. It’s the best way. Besides, our country should strengthen the supervision of transportation, such as speed limits on the highway in bad weather, broadening the street, forbidding the booths at the sides of streets, etc.B What can we do as citizens to help reduce traffic accidents?A I think it depends on the role a citizen plays in the city. If you are a driver, certainly you should not drink alcohol before driving and be aware of the fatal consequences of your carelessness; if you are a pedestrian, then please obey the traffic rules and be careful of the vehicles running in the street. Certainly, no matter which role a citizen plays in his daily life, a driver or a pedestrian, it’s a must for him to obey traffic rules.A What do you think of bicycles as a means of transportation in big cities?B I think bicycle is a good means of transportation in big cities. Firstly, you need not take the crowded bus and subway. You need not wait for your bus at the bus station for a long time. Besides, riding a bicycle can avoid traffic congestion. Sometimes a bicycle is faster than a bus or taxi because of the traffic congestion. I think most of us must have had such an experience. And a bicycle is so convenient for riding and parking in crowded streets. You can go anywhere at any time.B What measures has the government taken to reduce traffic accidents in cities? A Our government has taken many measures to reduce traffic accidents in cities. Firstly, the government invested much more money in the construction of transportation, such as broadening the streets and building new streets, because traffic accidents are caused by the narrow or crowded streets. Secondly, government has strengthened the supervision of traffic. If it’s in bad weather, the speed of vehicles would be limited especially on highways. The government can also invest money into the education to make people conscious of traffic rules. For example, in the street, we can see some advertisements about traffic accidents.继续性问答3.E I’m going to give each of you a picture and I’d like you to first briefly describe and then give your comment on what you see in the picture. Candidate A, this is your picture. You have three minutes to talk about it.E Thank you. Now, candidate B, could you please ask your partner a question?E OK. Candidate B, here is your picture. You also have three minutes to talk about your picture.E Thank you. Now, candidate A, could you please ask your partner a question?正确答案:E I’m going to give each of you a picture and I’d like you to first briefly describe and then give your comment on what you see in the picture. Candidate A, this is your picture. You have three minutes to talk about it.A The picture shows us a prospect of family reunion. The whole family is getting together and having a wonderful supper. In holidays they choose to stay home to enjoy andrelax with the family. Each member of the family appears to be happy and they are toasting to each other’s health. In China family reunion is a traditional way of observing holidays.E Thank you. Now, candidate B, could you please ask your partner a question?B Do you think we should spend our own festivals or western ones?A I’m a more traditional person. I’ve also noticed the change and my attitude toward this phenomenon is just live-and-let-live. People can have their own way of life. If they want to celebrate the western festivals, then just let them do so. But for myself, I prefer celebrating our traditional ones. Chinese are more reserved. And being reserved is not a fault in our character. We just show our love in our own way. It may not be spoken out, but one can feel it. And usually it’s the deepest, and the strongest love. Under the more reserved appearance, there is often a more colorful and richer inner world. So it’s still more important to celebrate our own festivals.E OK. Candidate B, here is your picture. You also have three minutes to talk about your picture.B In the left of pictures, groups of people, mostly women, are shopping in the stories. They are purchasing all kinds of clothes. In holidays people usually stroll along the streets. There are usually many sales for them to get a good bargain. In the right picture, a boy indulges himself in the net. Surfing the net seems to have brought great satisfaction to him. Indeed surfing the net is convenient, but we should be aware of the problems as well. The web can be dangerous because it can be addictive and violent sites are easily accessible and can pollute young minds. Additionally, it influences your working and studying play if you spend too much time on it. So, people should be careful not to be misled.E Thank you. Now, candidate A, could you please ask your partner a question?A What should we do to encounter these phenomenon?B In my opinion, at present, we have two urgent tasks at hand. One is to develop our economy quickly, and it can help us win back the youth. The other is to publicize and give more attention to our own culture. We can create a kind of atmosphere with the help of government, and our mass media. We should learn from the foreigners but we should have our own understanding to these festivals. For example, we could have a candle supper with our lovers without rose or chocolate, and we could express the same feeling by our own ways.。
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS-2级)模拟试题第⼀部分:听⼒(省略)第⼆部分:英语知识运⽤第⼀节:单项选择 从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填⼊空⽩处的选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊.1. Usually, _______ care for children's ______.A. woman writers... livesB. women writer... lifeC. women writers ... lifeD. women writer ... lives2. ________ you are free, why not go skating with us?A. BecauseB. SinceC. AsD. For3. Great men never give up ______ difficulty.A. in a face ofB. in face of theC. in the face ofD. in the face of the4. ----- _____ is the engineer's husband ?----- The neighbor of your brother in the corner.A. WhoB. WhatC. HowD. Which5. There are ______ custom tailors and dressmakers in the U. S. than in European countries.A. far fewerB. so fewerC. very fewerD. too fewer6. A fireman discovered the __________ of the fire.A. truthB.. reasonC. causeD. fact7. That young man has made so much noise that he ___ not have been allowed attend the concert.A. couldB. mustC. wouldD. should8. "Would you like some more noodles ?""'No, thanks. I ________________."A. don't want toB. can't eatC.. am not hungryD. I'm full9.You may write to me or come to see me. ____________ way will doA. AllB. BothC. OneD. Either10. That was the first time I _______________ England's coastA. leftB. had leftC. would leaveD. has left11. Whenever I met him, _____________ was fairly frequent, ___________ I liked his sweet and hopeful smile.A. which ...不填 B that ... that C. it ... that D. what ... 不填12.I don't know what illness he suffered from, but I do remember he mentioned ___ in hospital last year.A. to have been B . to be C. having been D. being13. Entering the room, I found my father __ at the desk and ___ something .A. seat... writeB. seated ... wroteC. seated ... writingD. seating ... writing14. ____ they will send us an invitation is not yet known, __we hope they sill.A. If... writeB. That soC. When ... yetD. Whether ... but15. Nancy isn't here. It's my mistake. I forgot all about____ her.A. telephoningB. to telephoneC. to telephone toD. the telephone to第⼆节:完形填空 阅读下⾯短⽂,从短⽂后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D中选出能填⼊相应空⽩处的选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊. “Cool” is a word with many meanings. It s traditional meaning is used to 16 a temperature that is fairly cold. As the world has 17 , however, the word has expanded to 18 many different meanings. “Cool” can be used to express feelings of 19 in almost anything. When you see a brand-name car in the street, maybe you can’t help 20 , “It’s cool.” You might think, “He’s so cool,” when you see your 21 footballer. We all enlarge the meaning of “cool”. You can use it 22 many words such as “new” or “amazing.” Here’s an interesting story we can see 23 illustrate the usage of the word: A teacher asked her students to 24 the waterfall they had visited. On one student’s paper was just the one 25 , “It’s so cool.” 26 he thought it was 27 to describe 28 he saw and felt. 29 the story also proves the shortage of words and expressions. 30 “cool,” some people have no words to express the same meaning. So it is 31 to improve our word strength to maintain some 32 . As a popular word, “cool” stands for a kind of special 33 that people can accept easily. Excepting “cool,” can you think of many words that 34 your life as colorful? I can. And I think they are also very 35 .16. A. find B. take C. show D. make sure17. A. changed B. been developed C. been cleaned D. informed18. A. turn out B. take on C. take in D. come into19. A. satisfaction B. interest C. sense D. interesting20. A. to say B. telling C. shout D. saying21. A. famous B. out of date C. favourite D. modern22. A. in stead of B. in place of C. to take place of D. exchange23. A. is used to B. showing C. used to D. explaining24. A. write for B. copy down C. describe D. say something25. A. phrase B. word C. story D. sentence26. A. However B. May be C. As far as D. Perhaps27. A. The just thing B. the very mean C. some methods D. the best way28. A. the means B. what C. how D. wherever29. A. And B. If C. So D. But30. A. Without B. Using C. Not being used D. With31. A. important B. necessary C. impossible D. natural32. A. true B. belief C. richness D. interest33. A. habit B. culture C. language D. enjoyment34. A. put B. change C. better D. make35. A. cool B. easy C. difficult D. important第三部分:阅读理解 阅读下列短⽂,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。
公共英语考试模拟试题及答案第一部分:听力理解第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒的时间来回答关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例如,你将听到以下内容:M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is?W: Yes, it's nine fifteen.请看选项:How much is the shirt?[A] 19.15[B] 9.15[C] 9.18衬衫的价格为9镑15便士,所以你选择B项,并在试卷上将其标出。
Answer: [A][B][C]1Where does this conversation most probably take place?[A] In a shop.[B] At a hotel.[C] In a travel agency.2What can we learn from this conversation?[A] British food price is very high.[B] The woman usually eats in restaurants.[C] Food in restaurants is expensive in Britain.3How does this man and woman travel?[A] By car.[B] By train.[C] By ship.4What can we learn from this conversation?[A] The man is going to Chicago by Airlines Flight 514.[B] Lucy is going to fly to Chicago.[C] Lucy is seeing the man off at the airport.5Who is the host?[A] Barbara.[B] Anna.[C] Jack.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
第⼀部分:听⼒部分(省略)第⼆部分:英语知识运⽤第⼀节:单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填⼊空⽩处选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊.1.-How about the book you are reading ?-Good , indeed . It ________many problems we have come across in our study.A. saysB. talksC. coversD. refers2. I'd like to take my picture ________stands a high tower.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. there3. I'd like to buy a house, modern and comfortable, and __________, in a quiet place.A. afar allB. above allC. in allD. for all4. -You've got a good result in your research, haven't you?-Yes , but much ________ .A. remains to doB. is remains to doC. remains to be doneD. has remained to do it5. -I must be leaving now. It'll be 3 hours' drive to get there.-__________.A. Good-byeB. Take careC. Take it easyD. What can I do for you6. Nobody could have guessed , in those days , the place in history that Martin Luther King, Jr____.A. was havingB. was to haveC. had hadD. had7. The queen will visit the town in May , ________ she will open the new hospital.A. whenB. thenC. whileD. but8. I'll come , ________ I don't expect to enjoy myself.A. ifB. sinceC. asD. though9. You _________in such a hurry just now. Look, there is plenty of time left.A. don't have to do itB. needn't have done itC. wouldn't do itD. mustn't have done it10. _____________is one of the five working language at U.N. , which _______ are veryproud of.A. The Chinese, the ChineseB. Chinese language, ChineseC. Chinese, the ChineseD. Chinese language, the Chinese11. -What's your problem ?- I have lost sight of my mum and dad . I saw them ________ in front of me a moment ago.A. were walkingB. to have walkerC. walkD. walking12. Children are tired of learning often because they are __________to do more than they can.A. expectedB. suggestedC. hopedD. wished13. _________ concerts will be needed if we wanted to collect enough money to start a school.A. Some other tenB. Another tenC. Other tenD. Ten others14. The door burst open and ________ , shouting with anger.A. in rushed the crowdB. rushed in the crowdC. the crowd tin rushedD. in the crowd rushed15. We carved their names on the stone so that younger generations could know whattheir forefathers ____ for the nation.A. didB. were doingC. had doneD. have been doing第⼆节:完形填空阅读下⾯短⽂,从短⽂后所给各题四个选项(A、B、C、D中选出能填⼊相应空⽩处选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊.In its home country of Germany, the hot dog was called the frankfurter. It was named 16 Frankfurt, a German city. Frankfurters were first 17 in the United States in 18 . Americans called frankfurters "dachshundsausages"(达克思⾹肠).A dachshund is a dog from Germany 19 a very long body and short legs. Dachshund sausages first 20popular in New York, 21 at baseball games. At games they were sold by men 22 kept them 23 in hot-water tanks.As the men walked 24 the rows of people , they yelled , "Get your dachshund sausages ! Get your hot dachshund sausages ! " People got the sausages on 25 , a special bread.26 in 1906 a newspaper cartoonist 27 Tad Dorgan went to a baseball game. 28 he saw the men with the dachshund sausages, he got an idea 29 a cartoon. The next day at the newspaper office he 30 a bun with a dachshund inside ---31 a dachshund sausage,32 a dachshund. Dorgan 33 how to spell dachshund . Under the cartoon, he wrote "Get your hot dogs !"The cartoon was a sensation(轰动) , and 34 .If you go to a baseball game today, you can still see sellers walking 35with hot-water tanks. As they walk up and down the rows they yell."Get your hot dogs here! Get your hot dogs !"16. A . with B. after C. by D. of17. A. got B. sold C. bought D. make18. A. the 1860s B. 1860's C. the 1860 D. 1865s19. A. by B. of C. at D. with20. A. gained B. stayed C. became D. were turned21. A. special B. especially C. certainly D. surely22. A. those B. which C. what D. who23. A. cool B. hot C. warm D. cold24. A. sometimes B. up and down C. someday D. here and there25. A. buns B. the tops C. coffee D. chocolates26. A. A day B. Any day C. Certain D. One day27. A. who is B. was C. was called D. named28. A. When B. While C. If D. Whether29. A. to B. as C. with D. for30. A. called B. made C. drew D. bought31. A. no B. without C. not D. for32. A. except B. but C. and D. except for33. A. didn't know B. wonders C. was sure D. never knows34. A. so the new name was B. so is the cartoonistC. so was the new nameD. the new name was so35. A. over B. around C. fast D. all day第三部分:阅读理解( A )What are some of the steps a person can take to prevent his house from being broken into while he is away? One step is to make sure that the house seems a lived-in one. Living room curtains should be pulled down only half-way. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains pulled down at night should be left down . Another is to make sure that all outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险) . Still another is to leave several 100W lights burning and make sure that one is in the kitchen. Lights that turned on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and setto a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make sure that nothing collects in front or in the house. Particularly, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and thata trusted neighbour has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overpiled mail boxes.36. Why did the writer begin this piece with question?A. Because he wanted to catch the readers' attention.B. Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.C. Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the piece.D. Because he wanted to make the readers understand him better.37. The word "live-in" in this passage means ______________.A. left emptyB. lively and cheerfulC. now being used by peopleD. laid inside38. What does the writer advise the people to do?A. Ask a neighbour to pick up the daily mailB. Make sure to have lights that turn on and off by themselves.C. Make sure the newspaper is handed over every day.D. Pull the living room curtains down.39. The most important room to leave a light burning in is the _________.A. bedroomB. kitchenC. living roomD. sitting-room( B )Mr Richards has worked in a small seaside town for about ten years and he and his wife have a comfortable house near the sea.During the winter they would be quite happy, but every summer a lot of their relatives used to spend holiday in their house , and it was much cheaper than staying in hotel . Finally one day in June Mr Richards complained to a clever friend of his who lived in the same place. "One of my wife's cousins is going to bring her husband and children and spend ten days with us next month again. How have you prevented all your relatives from coming to live with you in summer ?" "Oh,"the friend answered, "that is not difficult. I just borrow money from all the rich ones, and lend it to all the poor ones. After that,they seldom come again." Hearing this Mr Richards smiled.40. The relatives preferred to stay in Mr Richards' house because _____________.A. it was cool in summerB. they might spend less moneyC. they were more welcomeD. it was a comfortable place41. According to his friend's opinion, the poor relatives would stop going there so oftenbecause ________ .A. they were shy to borrow money againB. hey were afraid to be asked to pay off the debtsC. they had been ill-treatedD. it wasn't happy for the poor to meet the rich42. The best title for this passage is ___________.A. Such a Clever FriendB. Mr Richards and his FriendC. Money is ImportantD. Such Good Usage of Money43. After reading the passage we can infer _____________.A. Mr Richards still complains about the coming of his relatives in summerB. The friend of Mr Richards' hadn't as many relatives as RichardsC. Gradually Mr Richards succeeded in keeping his relatives out in summerD. sNone of Richards' relatives came to the seaside town for their holidays again( C )I wonder why American towns looks so much alike that I sometimes mix them up in my memory. The standard influence(影响)of massproduction whose agents(代理商)are the travellingsalesman, the mail-order house, the five-and-ten cent stores, the chain stores, the movies can hardly explain it. If you stay two days in Bologna and in Ferrare, or in Arles and in Avignon, you will never mix them up in all your life. But it may well happen that after you spend two days in St.Louis and in Kansas City the appearances of these two cities soon mix up. I think the reason for this is that these towns have not yet had time enough to develop their own characters. Similarly, children are much less different from each other than grown people.44. Which two of the following towns look so much alike?A. Bologna and FerrareB. Arles and AvignonC. St. Louis and Kansas CityD. Bologna and St. Louis45. In line 4 the word "it" refers to ____________.A. standard of townsB. similarity of townsC. people's memoryD. mass production46. American towns look very much alike because of ____________.A. the standard influence of mass productionB. their different appearancesC. not being fully developedD. having everything in common( D )Millions of stars are travelling about in space. A few form groups which journey together, but most of them travel alone.And they travel through a universe so large that one star seldom comes near to another. For the most part each star makes its journey in complete loneliness, like a ship on an empty ocean. The ship will be well over a million miles from its nearest neighbor. From this it is easy to understand why a star seldom finds another anywhere neat it.We believe, however, that some two thousand million years ago, another star wandering(漫游) through space, happened to comenear our sun, Just as the sun and the moon raise tides(潮汐)on the earth, so this star must have raised tides on the surface of the sun .But they were very different from the small tides that are raised in our oceans; a large tidal wavemust have travelled over the surface of the sun, at last forming a mountain so high that we cannot imagine it. As the cause of the disturbance(动荡) came nearer, so the mountain rose higher and higher. And before the star began to move away again,its tidal pull had become so powerful that this mountain was torn to pieces and threw off small parts of itself into space. These small pieces have been going round the sun ever since. They are the planets(⾏星).47. Millions of stars are _______________.A. following a regular path in spaceB. moving about without a fixed courseC. seldom wandering about in the universeD. always travelling together48. Some two thousand million years ago, the mountain on the sun was raised probably because__________.A. a large tidal wave of a star travelled over the surface of the sunB. another star happened to come near the sunC. the sun and the moon raised the tides on the earthD. the star moved away from the sun49. The article suggests that _____________ .A. our earth exists before the sunB. how space formedC. no one knows where the earth comes fromD. our earth used to be a high mountain on the sun50. The expression "the cause of the disturbance" refers to _________.A. the large tidal waveB. the powerful tidal pullC. the star coming near the sunD. one of the sun's planets51. In this article, the writer mainly wants to tell the readers __________.A. that the universe is so large that we cannot imagine itB. how the high mountains were formed on the sunC. why the tides over the surface of the sun were so powerfulD. where the planets in the universe came from( E )Contacts(交往) between Japan and the rest of the world have grown a great deal in the twentieth century. In the last thirty years, business contacts between Japan and the West have become very important. Many foreign companies now have offices inJapan and Japanese businessmen do business around the world.Differences between Japanese and Western ways of doing business, however, often bewilder the foreign businessman and makedoing business in Japan difficult for foreigners.The American businessman, for example , wants of start talking business immediately . He wants quick decisions. He does notwait. The Japanese, on the other hand , likes to arrive at decisions gradually after giving them a great deal of thought. Another thing foreign businessmen have difficulty in understanding is when a Japanese means "Yes" or "No". This is becauseof cultural difference for a J a p a n e s e t o s a y " N o " d i r e c t l y . b r > I n E n g l i s h , i t i s e a s y t o s a y " N o " t o s o m e t h i n g w e d o n o t w a n t t o d o . B u t i n J a p a n i t i s v e r y d i f f i c u l t t o s a y " N o " . T o。
公共英语三级模拟试题一、听力理解(共20分)1. 听下面对话,从A、B、C三个选项中选择正确答案。
对话1:……A. …B. …C. …2. 听下面短文,回答问题。
短文1:……问题1:……A. …B. …C. …问题2:……A. …B. …C. ………(共10题)二、词汇与语法(共30分)1. 从下列各题的四个选项中,选择最佳答案填空。
1. The weather forecast says it will be _______ tomorrow.A. rainyB. rainC. rainedD. raining2. She was very surprised to see her old friend in the_______.A. supermarketB. super marketsC. supermarketsD. super market……(共15题)2. 用所给单词的正确形式填空。
1. I _______ (be) to the Great Wall twice.2. She _______ (not finish) her homework yet.……(共5题)三、阅读理解(共30分)1. 阅读下面短文,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。
短文1:……问题1:……A. …B. …C. …D. …问题2:……A. …B. …C. …D. ………(共3篇短文,每篇5题)2. 阅读下面文章,回答问题。
文章1:……问题1:……问题2:…………(共2篇文章,每篇2题)四、写作(共20分)1. 根据所给情景,写一封不少于100词的信件。
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pets模拟试题及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共20分)1. Which of the following is NOT a common pet?A. DogB. CatC. FishD. Snake2. What is the best way to show affection to your pet?A. Yelling at itB. Petting it gentlyC. Ignoring itD. Hitting it3. How often should you feed a small dog?A. Once a dayB. Twice a dayC. Three times a dayD. As much as it wants4. What is the primary reason for taking your pet to the vet?A. GroomingB. VaccinationsC. PlaytimeD. Socialization5. What is the most important thing to consider when choosinga pet?A. PriceB. SpaceC. Time commitmentD. All of the above6. What should you do if your pet is lost?A. Give up looking for itB. Post flyers and notify local sheltersC. Wait for it to come homeD. Blame others7. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a healthy pet?A. Bright eyesB. Clean furC. LethargyD. Good appetite8. What is the best way to train a pet?A. Using harsh punishmentsB. Positive reinforcementC. Ignoring bad behaviorD. Only rewarding after perfect performance9. How can you prevent your pet from chewing furniture?A. Spraying furniture with bitter substancesB. Leaving it aloneC. Yelling at it after it chewsD. Providing it with no chew toys10. What is the first step in introducing a new pet to your home?A. Giving it a tour of the houseB. Letting it explore on its ownC. Keeping it in a confined spaceD. Introducing it to other pets immediately答案:1. D2. B3. B4. B5. D6. B7. C8. B9. A 10. C二、填空题(每题1分,共10分)11. A pet’s diet should be _______ and balanced.12. Regular exercise is important for a pet’s _______ and mental well-being.13. Vaccinations are a preventive measure against _______ diseases.14. A pet’s behavior can be influenced by its _______ environment.15. Spaying or neutering can help control the _______ of pets.16. Socialization is the process of getting a pet used to_______ and other animals.17. Pet insurance can cover _______ and emergency care.18. The life span of a pet can vary greatly depending on its_______.19. A pet’s health can be monitored through regular _______.20. Training a pet requires patience, consistency, and_______.答案:11. nutritious 12. physical 13. infectious 14. social 15. population 16. people 17. routine 18. species 19. check-ups 20. positive reinforcement三、简答题(每题5分,共30分)21. 为什么定期给宠物进行健康检查很重要?22. 描述一下宠物训练中正面强化法的工作原理。
PETS公共英语二级模拟试题与参考答案考生姓名:__________考号:________ 学校:______________ 班级:________第一部分:听力理解第一节:听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:你将听到: M: Well, I wonder why the office is still not open.W: But it's not yet eight. In fact, it's only a quarter to eight.请回答以下问题:1. At what time does the office openA. 7:45.B. 8:15.C. 8:00.1. What can we conclude from the woman’s replyA. She thinks John is joking.B. She is sure John is selling his shop.C. She thinks John likes business.2. What does the man meanA. The new teacher is sick.B. He hasn’t met the teacher yet.C. He didn’t like the teacher.3. What time is it nowA. 7:55B. 7:05C. 8:054. What does the woman meanA. She thinks they shouldn’t go to French restaurants.B. She’s recommending a good place to go for dinner.C. She’s inviting them to dinner.5. Which of the following can we know from the dialogueA. The woman is going to have a trip this summer vacation.B. The woman is going to stay at home this summer vacation.C. The woman hasn’t decided how to spend the summer vacation.第二节:听下面5段对话或独白。
2023公共英语PETS考试模拟题There are many benefits to taking practice exams before the actual test, as it helps familiarize oneself with the format and content of the exam. This article provides a simulated PETS (Public English Test System) exam for the year 2023, serving as a helpful resource for those preparing to take the PETS exam.Part I: Listening Comprehension (20 points)Directions: In this part of the exam, you will hear a series of short conversations. After each conversation, you will be asked a question about what was said. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.1. Conversation 1Woman: What time does the train to London depart?Man: The train to London departs at 8:15 a.m.Question: When does the train to London depart?a) 8:00 a.m.b) 8:10 a.m.c) 8:15 a.m.d) 8:30 a.m.2. Conversation 2Man: I'm thinking about seeing the new movie tonight. Are you interested in joining me?Woman: That sounds fun, but I already have plans. Maybe another time?Question: What does the woman imply?a) She wants to see the movie.b) She is not interested in the movie.c) She wants to go with the man.d) She has other plans.Part II: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: In this part of the exam, you will read several passages and answer questions about each passage. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.Passage 1:One of the most effective ways to reduce stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle is through regular exercise. Exercise has numerous benefits beyond physical fitness. It improves mood, boosts energy levels, and reduces therisk of chronic diseases. Experts recommend engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week.3. What is the main topic of the passage?a) The benefits of exerciseb) Techniques to reduce stressc) Chronic diseasesd) Physical fitness4. How much moderate-intensity exercise do experts recommend each week?a) 60 minutesb) 90 minutesc) 120 minutesd) 150 minutesPassage 2:Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in global temperatures due to human activities. This phenomenon, known as global warming, has led to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and the loss of biodiversity. To combat global warming, individuals and governments must work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt sustainable practices.5. Which of the following has been caused by global warming?a) Rising sea levelsb) Decreased rainfallc) Increased food productiond) Population decline6. What is the suggested solution to combat global warming?a) Increase greenhouse gas emissionsb) Use more fossil fuelsc) Reduce greenhouse gas emissionsd) Avoid sustainable practicesPart III: Writing (40 points)Directions: In this part of the exam, you will write a composition on the topic given below. You should write at least 200 words. Remember to use correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary.Topic: The Importance of Learning a Second LanguageLearning a second language has become increasingly important in today's globalized world. Discuss the benefits and challenges of learning a second language and provide examples to support your points.(Your composition should have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.)Remember to manage your time wisely and review your answers before submitting. Good luck with your exam preparation!。
全国公共英语等级考试英语一级(1级)模拟试题含答案第一节:单项选择从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. ----- will you be able to finish the job this week?----- ___________ , but I'm not skilled enough, you know.A.I can't say soB.I expect soC. I'm sure soD. I don't know so2. We arrived at the station _______ late, or we the bus.A. too much; would catchB. a little too; had caughtC. much too; would have caughtD. too much; would have caught3. Is it the watch you want ________?A. to have it repairedB. to repair itC. to have repairedD. to have repaired it4. The two thieves fled the town separately, _______ a bag.A. each carryingB. whose that watch isC. whose watch is thatD. whose watch is5. The little boy can't tell ________.A. whose is that watchB. whose that watch isC. whose watch is thatD. whose watch is6. If a baby bird stays _______ for two or three weeks after leaving the nest, it has a fair chance of becoming an adult.A. livingB. livelyC. aliveD. live7. We will not attack ______ we are attacked;if attacked,we will certainly counter-attack.A. ifB. whenC. unlessD. even if8. You can take ______ seat you like.A. no matter whatB. no matter whichC. whatD. whichever9. I ______ to speak to you all these days.A. wantedB. have wantedC. shall wantD. shall be wanting10.A burning cigarette he threw into the wastepaper basket ______ fire to the hotel.A. madeB. setC. causedD. caught11."Do you hear someone knocking at the door?""Yes, I did. I heard him ______ three times."A. knockingB. knockedC. being knockingD. knock12.Peter,John and Tom each ______.A. say they came firstB. says they came firstC. says he came firstD. say came first13.Through long power lines electricity goes ______.A. to the place neededB. there it is neededC. where it is neededD. which it is needed14. ______ from the apple tree.A. It down fellB. there it is neededC. Down fell itD. Fell it down15.The service in this restaurant is very poor;there are not enough waiters to wait ______ customers.A. onB. forC. withD. to第二节:完形填空阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.Linda was a few minutes late. Wilson 16 the office when she got there. His secretary told her he 17 back in a few minutes. She 18 sit down and wait for a few minutes in outer office."I'll never get this job," she 19 herself. For a moment she wanted to 20 the building. Just then, Wilson came 21 the door and hurried into his office. A few minutes 22 his secretary took Linda in and introduced her,Linda apologized 23 . Wilson didn't seem to 24 .They chatted casually (随便地) for a few seconds and then 25 .He 26 her letter of application."You've never worked in radio or television before, 27 ? "he said. Now she was 28 that she would not get the job. Wilson asked her 29 questions.30 he seemed impressed with her other qualifications(资格).She was 31 when he asked her if she could start soon. "I wonder if you'd mind 32 next month?" he asked 33 .34 seemed she had got the job 35 .16. A. had left B. has left C. was left D. would be leaving17. A. had been B. came C. was D. would be18. A. should B. had to C. would D. was able to19. A. told B. spoke C. said D. talked20. A. run out B run of C. run out of D. run away21. A. through B. across C. cross D. along22. A. latest B. last C. late D. later23. A. to being late B. for being late C. to be late D. for the late24. A. mind B. listen C. notice D. hear25. A. took down with business B. came down to business C. settled down with business D. got down to business26. filled out B. took out C. sent out D. threw away27. A. haven't you B. do you C. have you D. don't you28. A. even more sure B. much sure C. even sure of D. sure of29. A. a few such B. a few more C. much a few D. more a few30. A. As her surprise B. To her surprised C. For her surprised D. To her surprise31. A. even more surprise B. even much surprise C. even more surprised D. even much surprised32. A. starting B. to start C. start D. started33. A. by a smile B. with a smile C. by smile D. with smile34. A. It B. This C. That D. He35. A. not at all B. after all C. all D. after that第三部分:阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
国家公共英语(二级)笔试模拟试卷366(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. 听力 2. 英语知识运用 3. 阅读理解 4. 写作听力第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
听力原文:W:You’re leaving Brighton! But why? What are you going to do?M:I’m going to Africa. I’ve got a job as a doctor with a medical team.W:What!You’re joking!M:No, I am not kidding, Rosie. I’m going to miss you very much and I don’t want to end our friendship. But I do want to see the world.1.Why did the man want to go to Africa?A.He wanted to end his friendship with the girl.B.He wanted to marry a doctor in a medical team.C.He hoped to see the world.正确答案:C听力原文:W:How beautiful your campus is!It is good to study here except for the cold and gloomy weather.M:Well, we have a saying: If you don’t like our weather, just wait around about an hour.2.What can we learn about the climate?A.It’s changeable.B.It’s cold and gloomy.C.It is constant.正确答案:B听力原文:W:Are you feeling better, Sam?M:Yes, but I still have a slight headache.3.What do you learn from the talk?A.Sam is ill.B.Sam is feeling as bad as before.C.Sam is better than the man.正确答案:A听力原文:M:Do you have the book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens?W:No.I’m sorry.We don’t sell that book here.4.Where does this conversation probably take place?A.In a bus.B.In a library.C.In a bookstore.正确答案:C听力原文:W:Fill it up, please.M:Fine. Do you want to have the tires checked?5.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.In the office.B.At a gas station.C.In a gas shop.正确答案:B第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
专升本英语考前冲刺模拟试卷(一)普通高等学校招生考试考前冲刺模拟试卷(专科起点升本科)英语 (一)Part Ⅰ. Vocabulary and Structure (40 points)Directions: In this part there are 40 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.1. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy _______ for her examination.A. to prepareB. to be preparedC. preparingD. being prepared2. The computer doesn’t work well, so something _______ wrong.A. can have goneB. should have goneC. must have goneD. ought to have gone3. Although Mary is satisfied with her success, she wonders _______ will happen to her private life.A. howB. whoC. whatD. that4. The concert usually takes place at the People’s Square, with the audience _______ on the ground.A. seatingB. seatedC. be seatingD. to seat5. If the whole program _______ beforehand, a great deal of time and money would have been lost.A. was not plannedB. were not plannedC. would not be plannedD. had not been planned6. Isn’t it about the time you _______ to do morning exercises?A. beganB. beginC. should beginD. have begun7. I am very grateful to you for what you’ve given me and _______ you have done for me.A. whichB. thatC. all whatD. all that8. It was not until she had arrived home _______ remembered her appointment with the doctor.A. when sheB. that sheC. and sheD. she9. Determined to _______ as if everything were normal, he responded with a kind of indifference.A. carry onB. account forC. bring upD. get through10. He _______ to arrange a loan through a finance company.A. triedB. succeededC. managedD. endeavored11. Jack is good, kind, hard working and intelligent. _______, I can’t speak too highly of him.A. As a resultB. In a wordC. By the wayD. On the contrary12. I _______ going to the doctor, but I wish I hadn’t.A. pick outB. make outC. give offD. put off13. Young children often can’t _______ between TV programs and commercials.A. separateB. distinguishC. compareD. contrast14. The morning paper _______ a story about demonstrations in New York and Washington D.C.A. carriedB. extendedC. broughtD. took15. And what we got to _______ is a disgrace.A. come up withB. catch up withC. put up withD. keep up with16. If you take this medicine twice a day, it should _______ your cold.A. healB. cureC. treatD. recover17. When Mr. Black retired, his son _______ the business from him.A. took inB. took overC. took afterD. took off18. Her health has been affected, and may _______ altogether if the strain continues.A. break downB. break offC. break outD. break up19. I’d like to _______ this old car for a new model, but I can’t afford it.A. interchangeB. exchangeC. replaceD. convert20. There were 50 people in the restaurant when the bomb blew _______.A. upB. overC. outD. in21. _______ I look old, I have not lost the use of my limbs.A. ThoughB. In spite ofC. DespiteD. No matter22. Schliemann knew, _______ he saw it, that he had found the actual place where the ruins of Troy were buried.A. for an instantB. the instantC. on the instantD. in an instant23. We trust that you will give special care to the packing of the goods _______ they should be damaged in transit.A. so thatB. lestC. ifD. unless24. I’ll buy one _______ it costs.A. whicheverB. whateverC. howeverD. whenever25. _______ born in New York City, the author is most famous for his stories about Chicago.A. AlthoughB. SinceC. AsD. When26. She has two daughters, _______ of them likes popular songs.A. nobodyB. neitherC. eitherD. none27. Mr. Smith has taught chemistry in that school for more years _______.A. than any teachersB. than anyoneC. than any teacherD. than anyone else28. _______ Mike is willing to join us, we’ll go out for a picnic.A. No matterB. Whether or notC. AlthoughD. Because29. Someone must have left tap on, _______ the water was running over and flooding the bathroom.A. thereforeB. forC. neverthelessD. moreover30. Only _______ making investigations _______ have the right to speak.A. before; can weB. after; we canC. before; we canD. after; can we31. Only under special circumstances _______ to take make up tests.A. are freshmen permittedB. freshmen are permittedC. permitted are freshmenD. are permitted freshmen32. Important _______ his discovery was, it was regarded as a matter of no account in his time.A. toB. forC. thoughD. although33. In no case _______ on with folded arms.A. will they lookB. they will tookC. they have lookedD. have they liked34. It is high time that such a practice _______ an end to.A. is putB. be putC. were putD. must be put35. I don’t think she’ll be upset, but I will see her in case _______.A. she willB. she doesC. she isD. she would36. I had not expected Rose to come and see me, but I had hoped _______.A. that she could have phoned meB. her to phoneC. her callingD. that she call me37. It is necessary that the students _______ more exercises to do.A. haveB. can haveC. must haveD. will have38. The next afternoon I went to _______ Miss Barkley again.A. call onB. call forthC. call afterD. call off39. These artistic handicrafts are very popular _______ foreign friends.A. toB. forC. withD. among40. I _______ you had returned the book yesterday.A. wantB. would ratherC. likedD. had betterPart Ⅱ. Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.Passage OneChildren in the United States are exposed to many influences other than that of their families. Television is the most significant of these influences, because the habit of watching television usually begins before children start attending school. And, by the time that the average child finishes high school, he or she will have spent 18,000 hours in front of a television set as opposed to 12,000 hours in a classroom.Parents are concerned about these figures. They are also concerned about the lack of quality in television programs for children. The degree of violence in many of these shows also worries them. Even if it is unreal—a cartoon cat beating up a cartoon mouse with a baseball bat—this violence may have a negative effect on the young minds exposed to it. Studies indicate that, when children are exposed to violence, they may become aggressive or insecure.Parents are also concerned about the commercials that their children see on television. Many parents would like to see fewer commercials during programs for children. And some parents feel that these shows should not have any commercials at all because young minds are not mature enough to deal with the claims made by advertisers.Educational television has no commercials and has programs for children that many parents approve of. The most famous of these is “Sesame Street”, which tries to give preschool children a head start in learning the alphabet and numbers. It also tries to teach children useful things about the world in which they live.Even though most parents and educators give “Sesame Street” and shows like it high marks for quality, some critics argue that all television, whether educational or not, is harmful to children. Thesecritics feel that the habit of watching hours of television every day turns children into bored and passive consumers of their world rather than encouraging them to become active explorers of it.We still do not know enough about the effects of watching television to be able to say whether or not it is good for children. Until we do, perhaps it would be wise to put a warning on television sets such as the one on cigarette packages: “Caution: Watching Too Much Television May Be Harmful to Your Child’s Developing Mind.”41. We can infer from the text that _______.A. parents are strongly opposed to children watching TVB. a cartoon program is not harmful if it is not realC. children may imitate what they have seen on televisionD. the quality of children’s programs is not the parents’ main concern42. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text about some parents’ attitudes toward commercials?A. Children should never watch commercials on TV.B. Advertisers are not always telling truth in commercials.C. Children can benefit from some commercials.D. There shouldn’t be too many commercials in children’s programs.43. Some critics argue that children should not watch TV because _______.A. they can learn little from educational programsB. TV programs are of poor qualityC. there is too much violence on TVD. watching TV makes their way of life passive44. Which of the following is the author’s opinion?A. We should limit the children’s time in watching TV.B. We should improve educational programs for children.C. No commercials should be shown in children’s programs.D. TV programs may prevent children from developing their minds.45. The best title for the text would be _______.A. Education and TelevisionB. Children and TelevisionC. Bad Influence of TelevisionD. TV Programs for ChildrenPassage TwoThe tanker lay in the bay for four days, a few hundred meters from the shore. In this tideless water she lay as still and secure as if fastened to a wall. In a way, she was, for the sandy bottom held her in its grip. Twice the harbor master’s boat went out to her; the second time it brought off a number of the crew. It never occurred to the watchers on shore that the ship was in danger, she looked so calm and seaworthy. From time to time there was activity on board: when a land wind rose in the evenings, the tanker’s engines came to life. Then the vessel shook herself and strained fiercely, but none of it did her any good. She just stayed where she was in the bay.The July sun blazed down on her flat decks. Occasionally a seaman, stripped to the waist, came out on to the deck with the movements of someone performing a complicated dance, stepping lightly, never resting on that burning metal. Once or twice he kept close to the ship’s rail, with an arm raised against the sunlight, staring at the people on the beach. Throughout the day the air rose in visible waves from the tanker’s decks. When a sea wind blew, it brought with it the heavy smell of oil. At night the ship lay in total darkness.On the fifth morning a thick bank of sea mist filled the bay. It seemed that the tanker had got away in the night and gone into harbor. But this was an illusion. Slowly, as the fog cleared a little, she came into view again but farther out. Soon two figures could be seen at work on her decks. There was the sound of hammering, of metal and then of something heavy falling on to the deck. At once the watchers on shore were half blinded by a flash of yellow light that enveloped the ship from end to end. The explosion that followed the flash was like a single crack from a giant whip. In a moment the ship, except for a dark line at water level, was lost to sight behind the flames.Two bodies were washed ashore in the bay. They were stripped to the waist, bare footed, and black with flash bums. The right arm of one body was raised to the forehead as if shielding the eyes from some bright light. The other man wore a gold chain round his neck. The tanker burned for nine days and nights.46. The tanker could not sail into the harbor because _______.A. the tide was not suitableB. she had run aground on sandC. her engines had broken downD. most of her crew had gone ashore47. The people who were watching from the beach _______.A. offered to help without knowing what to doB. did not want to put themselves in any dangerC. realized the trouble but could do nothing about itD. did not know there was something wrong with th, e ship48. The seaman moved like dancing on the deck because _______.A. he was doing some physical exerciseB. that was the best way to keep balanceC. the deck was uncomfortable to stand onD. he wanted to attract the watchers’ attention49. The explosion occurred on the tanker when _______.A. she was struck by lightningB. two seamen were workingC. she was unloading her oilD. the fog began to clear up50. What happened to the two seamen in the end?A. They were killed in the explosion.B. They survived but were badly burned.C. They died shortly after reaching the beach.D. They were blown off the ship and swam ashore.Passage ThreeThe rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies.Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some have argued that the supply of good land is limited. In order to feed a large population, bad land must be cultivated and the good land overworked. As a result, each person produces less in a given amount of time and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other researchers have argued that a large population gives more scope for the development of facilities such as sports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be built unless there is a big demand to justify them. Similarly, it can be argued that the public costs of society will not be so heavy to each individual if they are shared among the members of a large population.One of the difficulties in implementing birth control lies in the fact that the official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country. In underdeveloped countries where a large population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, it will be the first concern of government to place a limit on the birthrate. In a well developed society the problem may be more complex. A declining birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a shrinking market. Cities with a declining population may have to face the prospect of a shrinking tax base and a fall in land values. If there are fewer children going to school, teachers may be thrown out of work. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and the building industry is weakened. Faced with considerations such as these, the government of a developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.51. One reason for quick population increase in underdeveloped countries is that _______.A. those countries encourage people to have large familiesB. people can get government support if they have more kidsC. improved public health standards have reduced death rate greatlyD. those countries have enough resources to support a large population52. The writer suggests that policy makers should consider cultural values _______.A. in carrying out family planningB. in producing birth control drugsC. in improving public health standardsD. in introducing birth control techniques53. A large population in an underdeveloped country may lead to _______.A. a rise in work efficiencyB. a shortage of farm workersC. a decline in grain productionD. a reduction in average income54. Some people believe that population control in developed countries may _______.A. increase market demandB. lower unemployment rateC. slow down economic growthD. create more job opportunities55. According to the writer, developed countries prefer _______.A. a standstill populationB. a fast increasing populationC. a slowly growing populationD. a steadily decreasing populationPassage FourThe United States is a country made up of many different races. Usually they are mixed together and can’t be told one from another. But many of them still talk about where their ancestors came from. It is something they are proud of.The original Americans, of course, were the Indians. The so called white men who then came were mostly from England. But many came from other countries like Germany and France.One problem the United States has always had is discrimination. As new groups came to the United States they found they were discriminated against. First it was the Irish and Italians. Later it was the blacks. Almost every group has been able to eventually escape this discrimination. The only immigrants who have not are the blacks. Surprisingly enough the worst discrimination today is shown towards the Indians.One reason the Indians are discriminated against is that they have tried so hard to keep their identity. Of course they are not the only ones who have done so. The Japanese have their Little Tokyo in Los Angeles and the Chinese a Chinatown in New York. The Dutch settlement in Pennsylvania also stays separate from other people. Their towns are like something from the 19th century. They have a different reason from the other groups for staying apart. They live separately for religious reasons rather than keeping together in a racial group.Although some groups have kept themselves separate and others have been discriminated against, all groups have helped make the United States a great country. There is no group that has not helped in some way. And there is no group that can say they have done the most to make it a great country.Many people still come from other countries to help the United States grow. A good example is the American project that let a man walk on the moon. It was a scientist from Germany who was most responsible for doing that. It is certain that in the future the United States will still need the help of people from all racial groups to remain a great country.56. Which of the following statements can best describe the main idea of this passage?A. The United States is a country made up of many different races.B. Discrimination is the most serious problem in the United States.C. All the races in the United States have helped make the country a great one.D. The prosperity of the United States is mainly due to the hard work of the most discriminated races.57. In the first paragraph, the word “told” means _______.A. separatedB. distinguishedC. revealedD. made known58. This passage implies that discrimination is a problem which _______.A. many races in the United States have experiencedB. is still very serious in the United StatesC. has already been solved in the United StatesD. is strongly opposed by many different races in the United States59. The main reason why the Indians are most discriminated against is that _______.A. they have tried hard to keep their religiousB. they have tried hard to live together to keep their Indian customsC. they are the only ones who tried to keep their identityD. they discriminate many other races60. The Dutch live separately in Pennsylvania _______.A. to escape discriminationB. to enjoy themselves in their own townsC. to keep together in a racial groupD. for religious reasonsPart Ⅲ. Cloze (20 points)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.In every cultivated language there are two great classes of words which, taken together, comprise the whole vocabulary. First, there are those words 61 which we become acquainted in daily conversation, which we 62 , that is to say, from the 63 of our own family and from our familiar associates, and 64 we should know and use 65 we could not read or write. They 66 the common things of life, and are the stock in trade of all who 67 the language. Such words may be called “popular”, since they belong to the people 68 and are not the exclusive 69 of a limited class.On the other hand, our language 70 a multitude of words which are comparatively 71 used in ordinary conversation. Their meanings are known to every educated person, but there is little72 to use them at home or in the market place. Our 73 acquaintance with them comes not from our mother’s74 or from the talk of our school mates, 75 from books that we read, lectures that we76 , or the more 77 conversation of highly educated speakers who are discussing some particular 78 in style appropriately elevated above the habitual 79 of everyday life. Such words are called “learned”, and the 80 between them and the “popular” words is of great importance to a right understanding of linguistic process.61. A. at B. with C. by D. through62. A. study B. imitate C. stimulate D. learn63. A. mates B. relatives C. members D. fellows64. A. which B. that C. those D. ones65. A. even B. despite C. even if D. in spite of66. A. mind B. concern C. care D. relate67. A. hire B. apply C. adopt D. use68. A. in public B. at most C. at large D. at best69. A. right B. privilege C. share D. possession70. A. consists B. comprises C. constitutes D. composes71. A. seldom B. much C. never D. often72. A. prospect B. way C. reason D. necessity73. A. primary B. first C. principal D. prior74. A. tips B. mouth C. lips D. tongue75. A. besides B. and C. or D. but76. A. hear of B. attend C. hear from D. listen77. A. former B. formula C. formal D. formative78. A. theme B. topic C. idea D. point79. A. border B. link C. degree D. extent80. A. diversion B. distinction C. diversity D. similarityPart Ⅳ. Word Formation (10 points)Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements in this part. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word, and write the right answer.81. Your luggage is overweight. So an _______ charge should be paid. (add)82. Robert said that he wouldn’t mind _______ the job for me. (do)83. By the time John retires he _______ her for 30 years. (work)84. This shop can supply all your _______. (require)85. The air conditioner need _______ before it can be installed. (examine)86. Ann prefers _______ a term paper to taking an examination. (write)87. Vegetation and wildlife _______ in this region owing to the pollution. (kill)88. The _______ dealt with complaints of the customers. (manage)89. Foreign visitors are impressed by the _______ of Chinese food. (vary)90. The doctor suggested that your brother _______ using his right hand. (avoid)Part Ⅴ. Translation (20 points)Section ADirections: There are 5 sentences in this section. Please translate them from English into Chinese.91. This may be strange for you since about 75 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water.92. And we cannot even use all of that because some of it is in the form of icebergs and glaciers.93. Only if we take steps to deal with this problem now can we avoid a severe worldwide water shortage later on.94. There it can be filtered and treated with chemicals so that it can be used again.95. All we’d have to do to make use of the vast reserves of seawater in the world is—to remove the salt.Section BDirections: There are 5 sentences in this section. Please translate them from Chinese into English.96. 你不必费心来看我。