大学英语模拟试题

大学英语模拟试题

一、单选题

1. --- Have you been to the Great Wall before?

--- Yes, this is our ______ time to visit the Great Wall.

A. second B. two C. twice D. secondly

2. --- Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest post office

is?

--- Sorry, I have no idea. I ______ here only a couple of days ago.

A. am arriving B. arrived C. have arrived D. arrive

3. --- I wonder how much the T-shirt costs.

--- It is on ______ sale. You can get it for half the original price.

A. cheap B. special C. regular D. discount

4. --- What do you think of the movie we watched yesterday?

--- It was so boring that I nearly ______ asleep in the cinema.

A. fell B. will fall C. have fallen D. have been falling

5. --- Amazon is expected to be able to ______ your order within 24

hours.

--- That sounds great. I can't wait to get my new book.

A. handle B. leave C. remain D. deliver 6. --- What do you think of the actor who starred in the new film?

--- He won the Best Actor Award, didn't he? He ______ be good.

A. is supposed to B. is certain to C. can't D. must

7. --- Could you please help me check if there is any mistake in my

physics homework?

--- Let me see. Oh, your answer is wrong. You should have added a

couple of brackets _______.

A. right after the equation B. to the equation C. after the brackets.

D. just after the equation

8. --- Your room is in a _______ state now. Could you please tidy it up a

bit?

--- I will do it later. I am studying for the upcoming final exam now.

A. messy B. dirty C. clean D. tidy

9. --- What do you think of Li Bai's poem The Moon Shines Bright?

--- It's a very beautiful poem. I _______ like it more than any other of

his works.

A. rarely B. merely C. simply D. greatly

10. --- Have you booked the train tickets for the trip next month?

--- Yes, I _______ them online yesterday. We won't have to worry

about the tickets.

A. have already booked B. will book C. am booking D. had booked

二、阅读理解

Passage One

Do you often leave things too late? Do you say to yourself ' Why

bother?" Well, there are reasons why you should bother. Here are a few tips

on how to cope with procrastination (拖延症).

First, understand why you leave things to the last minute. There are

many reasons for procrastination. Panic is the most common one. However,

the panic that is generated by leaving things to the last minute is bound to

affect your work.

Next, try not to take on too much. You are not likely to do your best

work if you try to do too much at once. Finally, organize yourself. Have a

goal in mind before you start. Write a plan or a timetable of what you need

to do.

So when you are tempted to leave things to the last minute -- don't. It

is silly. Procrastination is just a bad habit.（155 words）

11. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The reasons for procrastination.

B. How to cope with procrastination.

C. Causes of panic.

D. Disadvantages of leaving things to the last minute. 12. What's the first tip on how to cope with procrastination?

A. Leave things to the last minute.

B. Engage in panic.

C. Understand why you leave things to the last minute.

D. Take on as much as you can.

13. According to the author, which of the following can affect your work

most?

A. Taking on too much at once.

B. Planning and organizing yourself.

C. Procrastination habit.

D. Panic caused by procrastination.

14. What is the intended result of writing a plan before the work?

A. Dont organinze yourself.

B. Do your best work.

C. Leave things to the last minute.

D. Panic.

15. What does the final sentence imply about procrastination?

A. It's a good habit.

B. It should be saved for the end. C. It's just a bad habit.

D. Panic is healthy.

Passage Two

Learning a foreign language is not easy, but it's very rewarding. Here

are tips to learn a new language:

First, start with the basics. Learn the alphabet, numbers, and common

phrases. Next, focus on pronunciation. Immerse yourself in the language.

Listen to music, watch movies, read books, and speak with native speakers.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Third, practice regularly. Consistency is key. Review vocabulary,

grammar, and phrases each day. Use flashcards, apps, and language

exchange partners to help you. Finally, remember to have fun! Learning a

language shouldn't feel like a chore. Enjoy the process and celebrate your

achievements.（139 words）

16. What is the passage about?