大学英语模拟试题与答案

大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（一）Test OneP art I: Listening Comprehension (15%)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questionwill be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Example:You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Fixing an engine. B) Repairing a car.C) Cashing a check. D) Buying some wheels.2. A) Visit Japan. B) Cook some food.C) Travel abroad. D) Eat out.3. A) One of a cheaper price. B) One of a different color.C) One of a fashionable style. D) One of a smaller size.4. A) He has changed his plan. B) He has canceled his trip.C) He is arriving this afternoon. D) He forgot to arrange his trip.5. A) They had lost their way. B) They were told it would rain.C) They were caught in the rain. D) They had taken an umbrella.6. A) They will take the bus at 11 o’clock.B) The bus is late.C) The bus has already arrived.D) The woman thought the bus would arrive at 11:20.7. A) The man shouldn’t drink either.B) Drinking is better than smoking.C) The man should switch to drinking.D) The man could smoke a little.8. A) In a bookstore.B) At a museumC) At a zoo.D) On a college campus.9. A) Teacher and student.B) Shop assistant and customer.C) Tourist and travel agent.D) Husband and wife.10. A) She will stop to take a rest.B) She will work for three hours.C) She will have her back checked.D) She will buy a computer in three hours.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. There are only 23 hours in a dayB. There are 8 days in a weekC. There are one more hour in a dayD. All of the above12. A. Set one hour ahead in each new time zone.B. Set one hour ahead for the whole trip.C. Set one full day back for the whole trip.D. Set 12 hours back.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time, youshould fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words or phrasesyou have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.Information has always been at the center of human communication. You may ask why. Well, communication between people involves giving and receiving information. The way we give and receive information today has S1____________ a revolution in the development of the mass media in the 20th century.The first truly mass communication medium was the newspaper. For the first time in history, people could read about S2____________ in their country and from around the world every day. However, there were two problems with newspapers of that time. S3____________, newspapers were available only in large cities, for getting newspapers to the countryside was a difficult and time-consuming task. Secondly, newspapers weren't always S4____________, as there was a limited range of opinions.Nowadays, we can S5____________ from a wide variety of sources to get information. Television and the Internet have given us the chance to be informed about everything the S6_____________ it happens. Numerous radio and TV stations, satellite channels and millions of websites help people keep up with the latest news. People live history and are part of it.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（二）Test TwoSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questionwill be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Example: You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Carol. B) Jim.C) Paul. D) The woman.2. A) 11:00. B) 11:30.C) 12:00. D) 12:30.3. A) 5. B) 12.C) 14. D) 16.4. A) Go to the post office. B) Go down the street.C) Cross the street. D) Go to the cinema.5. A) Denis. B) John.C) Mary. D) The woman.6. A)To get more advice. B)To get more exercise.C)To get married. D)To get a job.7. A) Mr. Johnson will be busy tomorrow morning.B) Mr. Johnson will be busy tomorrow.C).Tomorrow afternoon will be fine.D) The man can meet Mr. Johnson the day after tomorrow.8. A) A dentist. B) Her teacher.C) Her brother. D) Her friends.9. A) He’s a receptionist. B) He’s a tour guide.C) He’s a shopkeeper. D) He’s an accountant.10. A) At a theater. B) In a waiting room.C) In a supermarket. D) In a restaurant.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Teachers made children sit still for a long time.B) Children must learn and discover things themselves.C) Children had to repeat things till they could remember them.D) School is like a prison to some children.12. A) They haven’t learnt anything in school.B) Their teachers don’t allow them to work.C) Their parents don’t allow them to workD) The law does not allow them to work.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time, youshould fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words or phrasesyou have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.One way to think about time is to imagine a world without time. There could be no movement, because time and movement cannot be S1____________. A world without time could exist only as long as there were no changes. For time and change are linked. We know that time has passed when something changes.In the real world -- the world with time -- changes never stop. Some changes happen only once in a S2____________; others happen repeatedly. Humans always have noted S3____________ events that repeat themselves. When people began to count such events, they began to measure time.In early human history, the only changes that seemed to repeat themselves evenly were the movements of S4____________ in the sky. The most easily seen result of these movements was the difference between light and darkness.The sun rises in the eastern sky, S5____________ light. It moves across the sky and sinks in the west, causing darkness. The appearance and disappearance of the sun was even and unfailing. The periods of light and darkness it created were the first S6____________ periods of time. We have named each period of light and darkness -- one day.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（三）Test ThreeSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questionwill be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Example:You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) A policewoman.B) A hotel clerk.C) A waitperson.D) A shop assistant.2. A) The lady bought the desk lamp when she was in Hong Kong.B) The lady bought the desk lamp in China last winter.C) The lady’s friend got it on the Internet for her.D) The lady’s friend bought it in China.3. A) He didn’t attend the lecture.B) He fell asleep on the train.C) He caught the early train to attend the lecture.D) The train broke down and he was late for the lecture.4. A) 08:00.B) 08:15.C) 08:30.D) 08:50.5. A) His car key.B) His overcoatC) The sofa.D) The table.6. A) The man can’t swim.B) The man can swim after he has done his homework.C) The man can’t swim because he doesn’t know the way.D) The man can swim if he knows the way.7. A) She does not work on rainy days.B) She goes to work by bicycle every day.C) She walks to work on rainy days.D) She always goes to work on foot.8. A) In a barbershop.B) In a supermarket.C) In a bank.D) In a restaurant.9. A) Husband and wife.B) Doctor and patient.C) Neighbors.D) Employer and employee.10. A) She planted trees.B) She saw the panda.C) She taught her roommates how to play Chinese chess.D) She learned to play Chinese chess.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) You must tell your new friend your telephone number at your first meeting.B) You shouldn’t talk about business on your first meeting with your new friend.C) It’s quite common to give information about your family or your work.D)You don’t have the right to end the conversation.12. A) How to make new friendsB) The three parts of the first conversation with a new friend.C) The importance of talking with a stranger in EnglishD)How to maintain friendshipSection CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time, youshould fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words or phrasesyou have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.Dreams are expressions of thoughts, feelings and events that pass through our mind while we are sleeping. People dream about one to two hours each night. We may have four to seven dreams in one night. Everybody dreams. But only some people S1____________ their dreams.The word "dream" comes from an old word in English that means "S2____________" and "music." Our dreams often include all the senses – smells, sounds, S3____________ , tastes and things we touch. We dream in S4____________. Sometimes we dream the same dream over and over again. These repeated dreams are often unpleasant. They may even be nightmares -- bad dreams that S5____________ us.Artists, writers and scientists sometimes say they get ideas from dreams. For example, the singer Paul McCartney of the Beatles said he awakened one day with the music for the song "Yesterday" in his head. The writer Mary Shelley said she had a very strong dream about a scientist using a machine to make a S6____________ come alive. When she awakened, she began to write her book about a scientist named Frankenstein who creates a frightening monster.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（四）Test FourSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questionwill be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D..Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Example:You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Turn the PC off. B) Leave the house.C) Play badminton. D) Finish his computer program.2. A) Ping Pong balls. B) Golf balls.C) Basketballs. D) Footballs.3. A) Eating out. B) Buying birthday presents.C) Changing clothes. D) Having a rest.4. A) She wants to have a break. B) She wants to take some time off.C) She wants to leave on time. D) She wants to continue.5. A) He couldn’t see the performance clearly. B) He thought the performance was dull.C) He found the clock didn’t tell the right time. D) He didn’t arrive in time for theperformance.6. A) $47. B) $37.C) $26. D) $11.7. A) Teacher and student. B) Doctor and patient.C) Mother and son. D) Husband and wife.8. A) She is seldom absent. B) She is regularly absent.C) She misses her school days. D) She doesn’t like school at all.9. A) It’s warm. B) It’s cold.C) It’s sunny. D) It’s cloudy.10. A) It’s usually hard to borrow David’s car.B) David is often willing to lend money to others.C) David is willing to lend anything except his car to others.D) When someone borrows David’s car, they should pay him.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) She didn’t have enough money.B) She wanted to thank the doctor.C) She thought that a purse was a better present than money.D) Her son asked her to do that.12. A) 5 pounds.B) 50 pounds.C) 250 pounds.D) 500 pounds.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time, youshould fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words or phrasesyou have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.What would happen if you were the only person left who spoke your language? Who would you share stories with, sing songs to, or S1____________ jokes with? Who would understand your names for local plants, animals and traditions? This is the example David Harrison and Gregory Anderson use to explain the situation of many people around the world whose local languages are disappearing Mr. Harrison and Mr. Anderson head Living Tongues, an organization that studies and S2____________ endangered languages.Sometimes a language disappears S3____________ when the last person speaking it dies. Or, a local language might disappear more slowly. This happens when an official language is used more often and children stop learning the local language of their parents. This is not a new S4____________. Official languages often represent a form of control over a group of people.Throughout history, the language spoken by a powerful group S5____________ across a civilization. The more powerful culture S6____________ respects the language and culture of smaller ethnic groups. So, smaller cultures lose their local language as the language of the culture in power becomes the stronger influence.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（五）Test FiveSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questionwill be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Example:You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) 15. B) 25.C) 35. D) 45.2. A) The man can handle the task by himself.B) The woman reminds the man not to forget to ask Linda.C) Linda will probably refuse to help the man.D) The woman is quite willing to help the man.3. A) On a train. B) On a bus.C) On a plane. D) In a car.4. A) It was a short but very good speech. B) It was a long but humorous speech.C) It was too short. D) It was too long.5. A) His biscuits. B) His desk.C) The drawer. D) His pen.6. A) Monday. B) Tuesday.C) Wednesday. D) Thursday.7. A) Flower. B) Water.C) Sugar. D) Butter.8 A) The man’s lawyer. B) The man’s wife.C) The man’s teacher. D) The man’s boss.9. A) She did not have enough money for the trip. B) She did not have enough time for the tripC) She did not enjoy the trip. D) She hopes to take another trip soon.10. A) Employer and employee. B) Mother and son.C) Friends. D) Teacher and student.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) People only care about their own businessB) People are always ready to help each otherC) People live in very small areasD) People give help to others in order to get something in return.12. A) Life in cities and life in villages in the same country are almost the same.B) There are not many people in the streets in the center of London on Sundays.C) In large cities people seldom know what their neighbors have for lunch.D)In an English village everybody knows everybody else.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time, youshould fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words or phrasesyou have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.An estimated nine million people rock climb in the United States. Millions more take part in the activity around the world. Some do it just for S1____________satisfaction. Others S2____________. Rock climbing can be dangerous. But there are many methods and protective devices that can increase a climber's safety.Climbing takes strength, control and good S3____________. Climbers have to pull themselves S4____________ up the face of very high rocks or walls. So they have to be strong enough to carry their own weight. And climbers sometimes have to hold on to rocks by only their fingers or toes.There are several kinds of rock climbing. Traditional rock climbing is done outside. Climbers wear ropes and attach devices to the rocks as they climb many hundreds of meters up. They also connect their ropes to the devices. If a climber slips, a rope can stop him from S5____________. Sport climbing is similar. However, in those cases the protective devices are permanently placed in the rock. There is also S6____________ climbing. Rock walls made of wood or concrete have places for the climber's hands and feet.答案：一BDBAC BACDA DA experienced events Firstly reliable choose minute二CADAC BBADD BD separated while natural objects producing accepted三BCABA ACDAC CB remember joy sights color frighten creature四ABADB CCABA BC exchange protects immediately process spreads rarely 五ACCBD AABCD BA personal compete balance straight falling indoor。

Model Test FivePart I Writing(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay on social skills.Your essay should include the importance of social skills and measures to be taken to cultivate social skills.You are required to write at least150words but no more than200words.Part II Listening Comprehension(30minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions1to4are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A)A car accident.B)An earthquake.C)A train accident.D)A plane accident.2.A)He gave the man some water to drink.B)He called the ambulance immediately.C)He called the police first.D)He gave the man first aid.3.A)Those who are suffering from choking.B)Those who are suffering from minor scratches.C)Those who are suffering from cancer.D)Those who are suffering from diabetes.4.A)It may cure the disease.B)It may one from punishment.C)It may save one’s life.D)It may help one escape unhurt.Questions5to8are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A)It has got its name from a style of architecture.B)It has got its name from a kind of music.C)It has got its name from a tribe named Goths.D)It has got its name from a special art.6.A)Priests and worshipers.B)Some non-human entities.C)Kings and knights.D)Successful businessmen.7.A)Because mankind is always in search of fame.B)Because mankind is greedy for gold and youth.C)Because mankind is after forbidden knowledge.D)Because mankind believes that they can achieve everything.8.A)The narrative spirals towards the hidden truth.B)The narrative directly reveals the truth.C)The narrative is often a third-person narrator.D)The narrative often hides his own secrets.Section BDirections：In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hearfour questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions9to11are based on passage you have just heard.9.A)An81-year-old Japanese woman’s technical life.B)An introduction to a traditional art in Japan.C)How exercise is linked to health.D)How to delay aging process.10.A)Because she is fond of new inventions.B)Because she is interested in preserving Japanese traditions.C)Because she is keen on technology and communication.D)Because she is good at keeping healthy.11.A)Keeping doing exercise.B)Playing computer games.C)Surfing the Internet.D)Having regular physical examination.Questions12to15are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A)Teaching non-native English learners.B)Providing various teaching methods to English teachers.C)Accepting more non-native English speaking students into kindergarten.D)Encouraging young students to spend more time learning English.13.A)There are more schools for Spanish-speaking students.B)More Spanish-speaking students think about going to college.C)The number of Spanish-speaking high school graduates has increased.D)More Spanish-speaking students can graduate from college.14.A)It attracts the federal’s attention to the issue.B)It makes federal money more accessible.C)It leads to better working conditions of teachers.D)It raises the number limit of new programs.15.A)Allowing them longer time to master the language.B)Teaching them reading and math in their native language.C)Using both English and their native language when teaching.D)Making them proficient in English before teaching them other subjects.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three recordings of lectures or followed by three or four questions.The recordings will be played only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions16to18are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A)Most people love reading books on smartphones.B)Most people love reading The New York Times.C)Most people still love printed books.D)Most people have changed their taste for printed books.17.A)Visit a magnificent Gilded Age Manhattan library.B)Spend much time in book stores of all kinds.C)Borrow a lot of books from libraries.D)Buy a lot of books from book stores.18.A)He is a librarian.C)He is a businessman.B)He is an author.D)He is a bookseller.Questions19to22are based on the recording you have just heard.19.A)Those who can show their love romantically.B)Those who can speak American English.C)Those who can speak more than one language.D)Those who can learn a new language quickly.20.A)About one in four.C)About nine out of ten.B)About one in eight.D)About two-thirds.21.A)The one that has similar pronunciation with their mother tongue.B)The one that has similar spelling with mother tongue.C)The one that has similar grammar with their mother tongue.D)The one that is part of the same family as their mother tongue.22.A)Its use of a special pronunciation.B)Its use of the Cyrillic alphabet system.C)Its use of a totally different spelling.D)Its use of too many grammatical rules.Questions23to25are based on the recording you have just heard.23.A)Favorable.B)Doubtful.C)Critical.D)Reserved.24.A)Women are likely to have a longer life expectancy than men because of parenthood.B)Men’s life expectancy increases more than women because of parenthood.C)Women can expect to live18months longer than men because of parenthood.D)Men can expect to live2years longer than women because of parenthood.25.A)Married women.C)Unmarried women.B)Married men.D)Unmarried men.PartⅢReading Comprehension(40minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions26to35are based on the following passage.If you had to guess the organ that has undue influence on your emotions,your mood,even your choices,what would you guess?The brain?Sure,but what else?The heart—that__26__seat of the soul?Not quite.The stomach? You’re getting warmer.Would you believe it’s the trillions of bacteria—the microbiota(微生物群)—than live in your gut.Each of us__28__up to four and a half pounds of bacteria around in our guts at any given time.More than100trillion microbes live down there.That’s as many cells as make up the rest of your body.Now,this crowd is mostly good guys,and they do important work,to the extent that some scientists__29__classifying these collective microbiota as its own__30__.Aside from helping digest our food, they protect us from disease,neutralize some of the toxic by-products of the__31__process,and make it harder for bad bacteria to set up shop.In short,your gut does way more than just digest everything from Cheetos to Camembert.But it turns out gut bacteria may also__32__how we feel.Who knew the next__33__in mental well-being would lead right to the toilet?With that lively__34__in mind,we know here are various ways our microbiota are__35__to our mental health.A)advocate I)gathersB)affect J)imageC)attached K)irreplaceableD)carries L)mythicalE)collectively M)notoriouslyF)connected N)organG)digestive O)resultH)frontierSection BDirections:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2.Is Nutritious Food Really Pricier,and,If so,Is That Really the Problem?[A]Nobody disagrees:We Americans eat badly.We eat too many calories,too much highly processed food and not nearly enough vegetables.Why is that?Ask the question,and you get a lot of answers,which is appropriate for a lot of answers,which is appropriate for a matter as complex as a country’s diet.But one of the answers that bubbles to the top almost every time is that nutritious food just costs more.Does it?There are two relevant questions here.The first is empirical:Is healthful food more expensive?The second is behavioral:Is cost what stands between people and a better diet?[B]By one very straightforward measure,healthful eating does indeed cost more.If you look at cost per calorie,nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits cost far more on average,than the ubiquitous(普遍存在的)，nutrition-sparse sources of calories:refined grains(细粮)，sugar and vegetable oil.[C]The fact that vegetables are,on average,more expensive than,say,Doritos doesn’t mean you have to abandon the idea of healthful eating and head for the snack food aisle.Sugar-snap peas and asparagus may bring up the average price of produce,but there are inexpensive calories in the category,too.Think sweet potatoes.[D]An ordinary supermarket offers a variety of affordably priced calories to meet the daunting challenge of making your daily menu come in at under$4per person,the average benefit under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,informally referred to as food stamps.Sure enough,there are the usual suspects:the processed foods that are a microwave away from being a microwave away from being a microwave away from being a meal.Similarly,there was a frozen burrito(玉米煎饼)for14cents,canned beef ravioli for17cents and hot dogs for10cents.But the rock-bottom-cheapest meal option was instant ramen,at6cents,a price point so irresistible that I almost bought some.As inexpensive as it is,ramen isn’t the cheapest source of calories at the grocery store.That honor belongs to all-purpose flour and vegetable oil,both of which cost all of2cents per100 calories.[E]No matter how cheap the processed foods are,the raw materials that go into them are even cheaper.And, if those raw materials are so very cheap for us,imagine how cheap they are for Kraft.So cheap that the company can manufacture a food out of them,box it,ship it and market it,and still sell it for pennies.Even so,you almost always do better,cost-wise,when you buy the ingredients and cook them yourself,which is one of the reasons that upgrading to a decent may cost less than you think.A2013review of studies quantifying the price of a healthful vs. unhealthful diet found that the healthful version cost$1.48more per person,per day.[F]Although$1.48doesn’t sound like enough to make much difference in the quality of your diet,it can buy a variety of cheap,nutritious staples:peanut butter,whole-grain pasta,whole-wheat flour,eggs,rolled oats, pearled barley,corn flour,brown rice,dried black beans and unpopped popcorn.[G]In that list,we find the crux of the issue.The healthful meals you can make at a price point that competes with ramen are anchored by rice,beans and whole grains.And,if you have time and skill,you can combine thosewith foods that cost a more,such as chicken thighs(13cents),sweet potatoes(38cents),carrots(30cents),frozen corn(25cents),walnuts(30cents),yogurt(36cents)or frozen broccoli(63cents),and eat pretty well for under$4per day.[H]Before we go on,let’s spend a moment on subsidies.Although farm subsidies have certainly had an impact on the price of staples,that impact is dwarfed by the inherent costs of growing crops as different as corn and broccoli.In that particular case,broccoli costs50times what corn does to grow.It’s also important to note that the same commodity programs that affect corn and soy subsidize rolled oats,pearled barley,lentils,peanut butter and whole-wheat bread.Although I’m in favor of revamping(修改)those programs,they can’t shoulder all the blame for ramen.[I]Back to our dinner of chicken,carrots and black beans,and to the single parent on a very limited budget, who has the challenge of trying to carve out the time to make it,only to have her kids complain that what they really want is instant ramen.[J]Adam Drewnowski,director of the University of Washington’s Center,tells me in an email,“Obesity is almost entirely an economic issue,and the higher cost of healthier foods is the main problem,”but he acknowledges that factors other than money come into play.He mentions two in particular:skill and time,which can feed you well if money is short supply.[K]So,sure,it’s possible to make a healthful dinner on a SNAP budget,but the other resources required—time and skill—may be in short supply as well.Tonja Nansel,a senior investigator at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development,points out that,if cost were the major barrier,we’d expect higher-income groups to eat much better than lower-income groups.“The difference in diet quality isn’t that big,”says Nansel,although it’s hard to determine exactly what the difference is because of the limitations of data based on people’s ability to remember what they ate yesterday.A2013study that attempted to quantify that difference found that the lowest-income group did indeed eat less-nutritious diets than the wealthiest group,but if you compare the lowest with the next group up,the diets are extremely similar.It’s not until you get to five times the poverty level that diets improve,and even then it’s not a big jump.If cost were the primary driver of poor diets,we’d expect a significant income boost to correspond to a significant improvement in diet,particularly since a meaningful improvement can be had for$1.48per day.[L]Nobody I’ve talked to disputes that cost is an issue.Likewise,nobody disputes that convenience and preference are also issues.But it’s hard to say what’s most important.“Most people prefer the taste of ramen to brown rice.They prefer chips to kale,”says Nansel.“The fact that we would rather not have to look at some of those other reasons is part of reason cost gets so much traction.”Food isn’t just nutrition.Food is pleasure, something very-low-income people have very few sources of,says Nansel.That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t tackle cost at a policy level,she adds.“If we can make healthful food more affordable and accessible,we ought to.”[M]Looking at cost as a barrier to eating well is much more comfortable than looking at preference,which smacks of blaming the victim.The idea that our lousy diet was perpetrated on us,with the poor as the most vulnerable,gets around that problem.But until we acknowledge that we—rich and poor—are complicit in our food supply,that we help shape it every time we buy food we want to eat,we’re unlikely to improve it.36.A study indicates that no significant price differences were seen between nutritious diet and unwholesomeone.37.According to one expert,the differences in diet quality between the rich and the poor are not as obvious asexpected.pared with the farm subsidies,the built-in costs of growing crops have a bigger impact on the price ofstaples.39.For the poor,food can bring satisfaction and a sense of pleasure in addition to nutrition.40.It’s easier to blame on costs and other external factors than on our own preference on food for our unhealthydiet.41.It’s generally thought that the main reason for the American’s unhealthy eating habits is the cost of nutritiousfood.42.No food is cheaper than all-purpose flour and vegetable oil as sources of calories in a common supermarket.43.One expert claimed that higher cost of healthier foods was the leading reason of obesity,but it can be compensated by skill and time.44.When taking time to cook despite a busy schedule,a single mom probably will find her kids would rather eatinstant ramen.45.Having time and cooking skill,one could enjoy a wholesome meal on a very limited budget.Section CDirections:There are2passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.Business cards have been around a long time in one form or another.The Chinese invented calling cards in the15th century to give people notice that they intended to visit.European merchants invented trade cards in the 17th century to act as miniature advertisements.Lots of companies try to turn their cards into miniature plugs for their products.Employees at Lego give out miniature plastic figures with their contact details stamped on them.McDonald’s business cards are shaped like a portion of fries.A Canadian divorce lawyer once gave out cards that can be torn in two—one half for each of the feuding spouses.Such tricks can quickly pall.For techno-utopians,they just go to show that the physical business card is in its death throes(垂死挣扎).After all,why bother exchanging bits of thick paper at all when you can simply swap electronic versions by smartphone?However,one can just as well argue the opposite:that business cards are here to stay,and in a blizzard(大风雪)of meetings and correspondence,it is more important than ever that your card stands out.Attempts to reinvent business cards for the digital age have got nowhere.That business cards are thriving in a digital age is a forceful reminder that there is much about business that is timeless.Take,for instance,the eternal and inescapable question of whether you can trust someone.The number of things that machines can do better than humans grows by the day.But they cannot look people in the eye and decide what sort of person they are.And they cannot transform acquaintanceships into relationships.A good deal of business life will always be about building social bonds—having dinner with people,playing sport with them,even getting drunk with them—and the more that machines take over the quantitative stuff more human beings will have to focus on the touchy-feely.The rapid advance of both globalization and virtualization means that this trust-building process is becoming ever more demanding.Managers have to work harder at establishing trust with people from different cultures: chief executives of global organizations routinely spend three out of every four weeks traveling.They also have to get better at using personal meetings to reinforce bonds that were first formed over the phone or internet.Here,business cards are doubly useful.They can be a quick way of establishing connections,and can also act as a physical reminder that you have actually met someone rather than just Googled them.Rifling(搜索)through piles of different cards helps to summon up memories of meetings in ways that simply looking through uniform electronic lists never would.46.The example of divorce lawyer’s cards is mentioned to_______.A)reveal the historical change of business cardsB)illustrate the function of cards as advertisementsC)display the ingenious designs of business cardsD)testify the effect of business cards is declining47.The word“pall”(Line1,Para.3)most probably means_______.A)to have effect B)to make troubles C)to become popular D)to lose appeal48.The reason why business cards cannot be replaced lies in_________.A)they help to build actual social bonds in business lifeB)they make the trust-building process more urgentC)they set people free from their quantitative routinesD)they bring more sentiments into the business contact49.It is implied in the last two paragraphs that_______.A)people from different cultures can hardly trust each otherB)it is impossible to establish trust over the phone or internetC)business cards remind people of their face-to-face contactD)uniform electronic lists may not help people get acquainted50.What is this passage mainly about?A)Why business cards thrive in digital age.B)When business cards will be replaced.C)How elaborately the cards can be designed.D)What business cards can help managers do.Passage TwoQuestions51to55are based on the following passage.A hard Brexit poses risks to the integrity of financial markets and could make it harder to protect consumers from wrongdoing by banks,the head of the city regulator has warned MPs.Andrew Bailey,chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority,said a cliff-edge Brexit—one in which the regulatory framework changes the instant the UK leaves the EU—also presented competition risks,alongside threats to legal and market stability.In his latest letter to the Treasury Select Committee,Bailey said a sudden exit from the EU could make it difficult for regulators to obtain information about the firms they regulate.“Any lack of certainty with regard to the regulatory framework may affect the ability of the FCA,and perhaps other regulators,to take enforcement action as a means of both addressing and deterring misconduct,”said Bailey.He also highlighted the risks associated with the sudden loss of the“passport”that firms based in the EU use to operate freely within the28member states.Bailey has previously told the committee that5,476 UK-registered firms hold at least one passport to do business in another EU or EEA member state while just over8,000companies authorized in other EU states use these rules to do business in the UK.There was a risk,he said,that firms could and end up without the correct permissions to sell products or find themselves vulnerable to legal action if they were not able to meet pledges to provide services for customers.The FCA may not have enough time to process applications-which take about23weeks-if the loss of passporting is only agreed late in the negotiations.Former shadow chancellor Chris Leslie,a leading supporter of the Open Britain campaign,said:“The last thing post-Brexit Britain needs is to tie the hands of the Financial Conduct Authority behind their back.A hard Brexit doesn’t just risk pushing our economy over a cliff edge,it risks throwing robust regulation into the void as well.”“If we learned anything from the2008global economic crash,it is that a clear system of regulation for financial services is essential.It is deeply worrying that the people responsible for that in country are saying they will not be able to do their job properly if Britain crashes out of the EU without a transitional deal in place.”“When the financial watchdogs are themselves saying they will not be able to properly protect consumersfollowing a hard Brexit,the government needs to sit up and take notice.”“If the watchdog cannot watch financial transactions properly,we are leaving both peoples’finances and markets vulnerable to abuse.”51.What do we know about Andrew Bailey?A)He strongly opposes the hard Brexit.B)He calls for a clear regulatory system.C)He requires enhanced financial regulation.D)He predicts some post-Brexit problems.52.The data quoted in Paragraph Four illustrates______.A)the extensive influence of Brexit on businessB)the large amount of workload of the FCAC)the significance of acquiring the“passport”D)the enormous scale of the overseas market53.What may be the problem posed by a sudden loss of firms’“passport”?A)Restriction on travel around EU member states.B)Influence on the firms’ability to provide service.C)Increase of legal disputes in international trade.D)Extended time to deal with passport application.54.In the last two paragraphs,Chris Leslie emphasizes______.A)the urgency to reinforce the function of FCAB)the importance of a manifest regulatorsC)the responsibility of the financial regulatorsD)the necessity of the government’s involvement55.What can we learn about Chris Leslie’s position on the result of a hard Brexit?A)He provides proofs for Bailey’s view.B)He challenges Bailey’s conclusion.C)He poses a whole new insight.D)He echoes Bailey’s opinion on the issue.PartⅣTranslation(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet2.中国结（Chinese knot）是中国特有的手工编织工艺品，在中华民族艺术文化遗产中占据重要的地位。

一、阅读理解“You’re trying to control my life,” says my nine-year-old son. “I don’t know why you think you can do that, but you can’t.” I received this bit of information after I asked Gabriele to put his dirty socks in the basket. And I get no sympathy from my mother, who says,“You let him have his way from the beginning.”It’s true. I have always asked Gabriele’s opinion, found out how he felt about things – treated him as my peer, not my child. And what have I got from my troubles? A lot of back talk. At least I’m not alone; it’s a complaint heard among parents across the country.It’s not just that we’re confused by the contradictory advice offered in parenting books. The fact is, in an effort to break away from how we were raised – to try something more liberal than our parents’“do it because I say so”approach – our generation has gone too far. “Today’s parents want to be young, so they try to be friends with their children,” says Kathy Lynn, a parenting educator.“When it comes to discipline, our society has gone from one extreme to the other,” says Ron Moorish, a behavior specialist. “We used to use the strap, to intimidate. Then we had permissiveness, and now it’s about giving children choices and allowing them to learn from their own experiences.”Real discipline, says Moorish, is about teaching. “By correcting our children when they do something wrong, we teach them how to behave properly,” he says. But this only works, he emphasizes, if parents regain their position of authority. Children will always be children. The key is for parents to choose to take the time to guide and teach their kids.Rita Munday, a mother of four children, couldn’t believe the dramas that played out in the children’s shoe store she operated. She often saw children insist on having the high-priced, brand-name shoes. And even when the mother didn’t want to spend the money, she would give in when the kid started acting up and throwing shoes around.Rhonda Radice, Munday’s younger colleague, is one parent who has bucked the trend and is proud of it. “I don’t negotiate with them. You can’t. I’ve seen parents come into the store and bribe their children to behave. You shouldn’t have to buy love and respect.”1、The author’s way of treating her son ____________.A、is shared by many parentsB、is encouraged by her motherC、proves to be quite successfulD、shows little concern for the child参考答案:A解析:【答案】A【解析】第二段最后一句说我的孩子经常跟我顶嘴，但这不是我一个人的问题，许多家长都有这样的抱怨。

v1.0 可编辑可修改大学英语(三)》模拟试题一第一部分：交际用语(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答案题卡上的相应字母涂黑。

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1、- Hello, I'd like to speak to Mark, please.- ________, I'm Mark.is Mark speaking.'s me here.is me.2、- Thanks for inviting me, John, but I've already made other plans.- _________. Maybe another time.hope you enjoy it's good! I'm sorry to hear that! I really had a good time3、-Thank you for your help.- _________.doesn't matter're welcome're kinddon't think so4、- Let me help you carry the suitcase. - _________'s OK. I can manage.'s not very light.can help you with it.it down on the ground.5、- Sorry to give you so much trouble.- _________think so., I'm sorry.'s OK.are busy.6、-You speak very good English.-________.'s very kind of you to say so, I can'tare right's all right7、- Would you mind if we asked you for some advice - ________you so much.do you want's all right.. Please go ahead.8、- I wonder if I could use your computer tonight- ________. I'm not using it right now., go ahead.don't know.doesn't matter.cares9、- What do you want, Mary- _______, I want to go home., I plan to go shopping.'d like some red wine, please., I don't care.10、- Why didn't you come to my birthday party yesterdayv1.0 可编辑可修改 - ________me, my friend sent me a flower., I never go to birthday parties.…ha, I like swimming., but my wife had a car accident.第二部分：阅读理解(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)此部分共有2篇短文，在第一篇短文后有5个正误判断题，从每题后的两个选项中选出正确答案;在第二篇短文后有5个问题。

西南大学入学测试机考《英语一（高起点）》模拟题及答案1、Would you like a cup of coffee, _____________ shall we get to business right away?（2）（）A．andB．thenC．orD．otherwise标准答案：C2、His offer was ____________ again（2）（）A．taken downB．turned offC．taken offD．turned down标准答案：D3、The room needs ____________ before we move in.（2）（）A．cleanedB．cleaningC．being cleanedD．to clean标准答案：B4、He shouted to them ___________ the top of his voice but wasn’t heard.（2）（） A．onB．ofC．atD．from标准答案：C5、You can take ____________ of these two magazines as you please.（2）（） A．any oneB．anyC．eitherD．all标准答案：C6、You seldom eat a fruit like this, ___________ you?（2）（）A．doC．areD．aren’t标准答案：A7、Equal pay for equal work is what women have been ___________ for centuries.（2）（）A．referring toB．looking afterC．making upD．longing for标准答案：D8、______ is a fact that English is being accepted as an international language.11. ______ is a fact that English is being accepted as an international language.（2）（）A．ThereB．ThisC．ThatD．It标准答案：D9、It was not _______ she took off her sunglasses _____ I realized she was a famous film star.（2）（）A．when,thatB．until,thatC．until,whenD．when,then标准答案：B10、Today there are about seven ______ Americans in colleges and universities（2）（）A．millionsB．millionC．millions ofD．million of标准答案：B11、I arrived ____ Shanghai _____ February 10 ____ 9:00 o’clock.（2）（） A．at,at,inB．at,on,atC．in,on,at标准答案：B12、He was only in _______ at that time.（2）（）A．his 30’sB．the 30’sC．his thirtiesD．the thirties标准答案：C13、He took the machine to pieces to find out how it ________.（2）（） A．progressedB．operatedC．equippedD．managed标准答案：B14、Class is to begin in a minute, but the teacher still hasn’t _________.（2）（）A．come onB．turned outC．come alongD．turned up标准答案：D15、I always regret not ______ harder when I was young.（2）（）A．studyingB．having studiedC．to studyD．to have studied标准答案：B16、You don’t have to pay for your flight; they’re _______ in the price of y our holiday.（2）（）A．concludedB．heldC．settledD．included标准答案：D17、She pretended ________ me when I passed by.（2）（）A．not to seeB．not to be seeingC．to not seeD．having not seen标准答案：A18、Last summer I took a course on _________.（2）（）A．how dresses to be madeB．how dresses be madeC．how to make dressesD．how to be made dresses标准答案：C19、You will never pass the examination _______ you _______ harder（2）（） A．unless,don’t studyB．unless,studyC．if,studyD．if,not study标准答案：B20、Though ______ he said was of little help to me, I thanked him all the same （2）（）A．whatB．whichC．thatD．who标准答案：A21、You’d better speak slowly _______ she may understand you bett er（2）（） A．becauseB．forC．so thatD．if标准答案：C22、She will have her father ______ her watch.（2）（）A．repairB．to repairC．repairedD．to be repaired标准答案：A23、So difficult _______ that I can not complete it in such a short time.（2）（） A．the work isB．the work areC．is the workD．are the work标准答案：C24、Hello, may I speak to Dr. Bush?___________.（2）（）A．Yes, I’m BushB．Yes, it’s me.C．Here is BushD．Speaking.标准答案：D25、Of the two new teachers, who do you like _______?（2）（）A．muchB．betterC．wellD．the most标准答案：B26、They started off at about 5 o’clock in the morning. They should _______ there by now（2）（）A．arriveB．have arrivedC．be arrivingD．have been arriving.标准答案：B27、When did you _________ my letter?（2）（）A．receiveB．acceptC．gotD．gain标准答案：A28、It’s nearly seven o’clock. Jack ______ be here at any moment（2）（） A．mustB．needC．shouldD．can标准答案：A29、The speaker raised his _______ in order to be heard by the people at the back（2）（）A．voiceB．cryC．soundD．noise标准答案：A30、Write down these words.Yes, but I have no _____ to write on.（2）（） A．penB．papersC．paperD．time标准答案：C31、Here’s my card. Let’s keep in _____.（2）（）A．touchB．relationC．connectionD．friendship标准答案：A32、______ the teacher’s suggestion, Tom finally found a way to settle the problem （2）（）A．FollowingB．To followC．FollowD．He followed标准答案：A33、Her dog ran out of the yard ______ the old lady opened the gate.（2）（） A．momentB．a momentC．the momentD．that moment标准答案：C34、Have you even been to the square ______ was built last year?（2）（） A．whichB．whereC．whenD．what标准答案：A35、In this park, birds often fly down from trees to eat from visitor’s hands. They are used to ______ in this way.（2）（）A．be fedB．feedC．having fedD．being fed标准答案：D36、It’s such a big room. If you don’t speak loud, you’ll never make yourself ________.（2）（）A．hearB．hearingC．to hearD．heard标准答案：D37、Mr. Wang will _______ you at the airport tomorrow morning. Please tell me your flight number.（2）（）A．meetB．lookC．seeD．welcome标准答案：A38、When the meeting was held, many reporters were sent to _______ it.（2）（） A．discussB．coverC．talkD．say标准答案：B39、– How long did it ________ you to write this novel?-- About two years.（2）（）A．makeB．spendC．costD．take标准答案：D40、I’ve cut it into two pieces. You can take _______ half. They’re exactly the same.（2）（）A．thisB．anyC．everyD．either标准答案：D41、When you phoned me yesterday evening, I _______ the housework and was starting to take a bath.（2）（）A．had just finishedB．was finishingC．have already finishedD．was going to finish标准答案：A42、When his parents died, he ______ by his aunt.（2）（）A．brought upB．was brought upC．picked upD．was picked up标准答案：B43、China is _______ the Great Wall.（2）（）A．famous asB．known toC．known asD．famous for标准答案：D44、The sum of money I have already had is not ________ enough at all for the price of the machine that I want to buy.（2）（）A．almostB．mostlyC．nearlyD．near标准答案：C45、I doubt whether I will come to his speech next time. It couldn’t have been ________ in fact.（2）（）A．any moreB．so badC．any betterD．the best标准答案：A46、Was it ________ the conference of APEC that made Shanghai the focus of the would then?（2）（）B．to holdC．heldD．having held标准答案：A47、The novel is worthy of _________.（2）（）A．readingB．readC．having readD．being read标准答案：D48、It is very kind ______ see me.（2）（）A．from you toB．by you toC．of you toD．you标准答案：C49、It looks ___________it’s going to rain.（2）（）A．thatB．asC．as ifD．like标准答案：C50、The stone was so heavy that it was difficult for the old man to____ it.（2）（）A．liftB．reachC．riseD．touch标准答案：A51、They lives ______ the other side of the road. .（2）（）A．inB．onC．forD．by标准答案：B52、She can speak Japanese better than _________ else .（2）（）A．the oneC．anyoneD．another标准答案：C53、This lesson is _______ than the last one.（2）（）A．more easierB．more easyC．very easierD．much easier标准答案：D54、T oday’sweather isn’t as cold as it was yesterday ,_________?（2）（） A．wasn’t itB．is itC．was itD．isn’t it标准答案：B55、This book is for students ________ native language is not English .（2）（） A．of whomB．thatC．whichD．whose标准答案：D56、You may not go out _________your work is done .（2）（）A．beforeB．untilC．whereD．as标准答案：B57、Look what my father ________ me when he came from work .（2）（）A．broughtB．tookC．carriedD．fetched标准答案：A58、Nobody knew ___________ there .（2）（）A．how long time l had beenB．how long had l beenC．how long time had l beenD．how long l had been标准答案：D59、The harder he studies , ___________.（2）（）A．he’ll make great progressB．the greater progress he”ll makeC．he’ll make greater progressD．the greater he’ll make progress标准答案：B60、___________ , l would have gone to see him.（2）（）A．Have l had timeB．Had l timeC．Had l had timeD．Would l have time标准答案：C61、He didn’t go to France , the doctor suggested that he ______ there .（2）（） A．won’tB．not goC．not to goD．didn’t go标准答案：B62、She whispered to her husband, ________ she wouldn’t wake up the sleeping baby.（2）（）A．forB．abutC．so thatD．although标准答案：C63、Today, most of the families use gas to cook _______ coal, even in the countryside.（2）（）A．insteadB．instead ofC．take the place ofD．in the place of标准答案：B64、– What would you like to order, maybe _______ tea?-- No, thank you! What is _______ special today?（2）（）A．a,theB．the,aC．the,theD．/, /标准答案：A65、I have _______ ink, so I have to go to the office to get some.（2）（） A．littleB．fewC．a littleD．a few标准答案：A66、The fact that all the stars are moving around the sun was first put forward around 500 years age, _______?（2）（）A．did theyB．didn’t theyC．aren’t itD．wasn’t it标准答案：D67、Her father _______ ill yesterday and is now in hospital.（2）（）A．tookB．setC．caughtD．fell标准答案：C68、–Mary doesn’t like skating, does she?-- _______, but she used to.（2）（）A．Yes, she doesB．Yes, she doesn’tC．No, she doesD．No, she doesn’t标准答案：D69、Ten dollars _______ a lot of money to me at that time.（2）（）A．wereB．wasC．isD．are标准答案：B70、With the development of Internet, _______ communication is done by regular mail.（2）（）A．littleB．muchC．moreD．less标准答案：A71、The last time I her, she at a medical college.（2）（） A．was visiting,studiedB．visited,studiesC．visited,was studyingD．was visiting,was studying标准答案：C72、______ on the project for 10 years, he still felt it hard to make any achievements.（2）（）A．He worksB．Having workedC．He having workedD．Working标准答案：B73、– You look very beautiful in that red dress.-- ______.（2）（）A．No, not that beautifulB．Thank you. I’m glad you think soC．That’s not trueD．Sorry, you’re wrong标准答案：B74、How strange it is ________ the children are so quiet!（2）（）A．whetherB．howC．thatD．why标准答案：C75、–I’m sorry that I’ve broken your radio.-- ______. I have got another one in my office.（2）（）A．I don’t careB．It doesn’t matterC．It’s nothingD．I’m unlucky today标准答案：B76、Come on, I want to tell you a secret now. But you must _______ it from other people.（2）（）A．remainB．see toC．leaveD．prevent标准答案：B77、– Have you known each other for long?--Not very long, _______ we started to work in the company.（2）（）A．afterB．beforeC．whenD．since标准答案：D78、You didn’t understand what I said, for you _______ to me just now.（2）（） A．wouldn’t listenB．weren’t listeningC．hadn’t listenD．haven’t listened标准答案：B79、Health experts in many countries still _______ their ideas about the relationships between our food and our health.（2）（）A．have testedB．testedC．are testingD．test标准答案：C80、–Jane wasn’t in when Jack came, was she?--_______, but she returned a few minutes later.（2）（）A．No, she wasB．No, she wasn’tC．yes. She wasD．Yes, she wasn’t标准答案：B81、Readers can _______ quite well without knowing the exact meaning of each word.（2）（）A．get overB．get inC．get alongD．get through标准答案：C82、Hardly _______ the door when he rushed into the office out of breath.（2）（） A．I openedB．did I openC．I had openedD．had I opened标准答案：D83、When we saw his face , we knew _________ was bad .（2）（）A．the newsB．some newsC．a newsD．news标准答案：A84、The number of students in our school _________.（2）（）A．increasedB．is increasedC．has increasedD．are increased标准答案：C85、____________your step , or you might fall into the water .（2）（） A．SeeB．WatchC．MissD．Look at标准答案：B86、The meeting _________________ .（2）（）A．is to put offB．is going to put offC．is to be put offD．will put标准答案：C87、–The sea is very rough today.–C57 Yes, I’ve never seen __________ before. .（2）（）A．such rough seaB．such a rough seaC．so rough seaD．that rough sea标准答案：B88、–She’s broken her arm again .–Again ? I _____ she ________ever broken it before .（2）（）A．don’t know,hasB．didn’t know,hadC．rdidn’t know,hasD．hadn’t known,would标准答案：B89、–Has the wallet been returned yet ?–No , but we expect _________ any day now .（2）（）A．to return itB．it to returnC．it to be returnedD．it returned标准答案：C90、–I’ve been told to pay the rent .–But it has already been paid . It __________ by some else .（2）（）A．must beB．may beC．must be paidD．must have been paid标准答案：D91、Montreal is larger than ______________in Canada .（2）（）A．any cityB．any citiesC．any other citiesD．any other city标准答案：D92、Human’s brains are larger in proportion to their bodies than ________ .（2）（）A．whalesB．a whaleC．that of whalesD．those of whales标准答案：D93、Before writing your article , _________ , collect your material , and prepare an outline .（2）（）A．a topic should be selectedB．a topic to be selectedC．your topic should be selectedD．you should select a topic标准答案：D94、–I usually travel by train .–Why not _________ by plane for a change ?（2）（）A．to try goingB．trying to goC．to try and goD．try going标准答案：D95、The boy lay in the street , his eyes ________ and his hands _______ .（2）（） A．closing,tremblingB．closed,trembledC．closing,trembledD．closed,trembling标准答案：D96、He _________ here for 20 years by the end of next month .（2）（）A．had workedB．has workedC．will have workedD．will work标准答案：C97、I’ll do _________the doctor advised .（2）（）A．asB．likeC．thatD．all what标准答案：A98、–Did we have to wait for Tom ?–Well , _________very angry if we hadn’t waited f or him .（2）（） A．he’d have beenB．he wereC．he had beenD．he must be标准答案：A99、Why do you insist on _________ .（2）（）A．this to be doneB．this doneC．this being doneD．this is done标准答案：C100、We looked everywhere for the ____________ .（2）（）A．missing watchB．missed watchC．watch being missedD．watch that lost标准答案：A。

大学英语模拟试题及答案大学英语模拟题1、One of my teeth is so ______ that it is going to be missing soon（2）（）A．loseB．looseC．lossD．lost标准答案：B2、—How about taking a walk?—Oh, I think it’s ______ cold for a walk（2）（）A．very muchB．too muchC．much tooD．so much标准答案：C3、You are supposed to write your composition every ______ line.（2）（）A．oneB．aC．otherD．another标准答案：C4、After living for years in a big city, they found it difficult to settle ______ in a town.（2）（）A．forB．atC．upD．down标准答案：D5、The reason for my absence was ______ I had fallen ill.（2）（）A．whyB．becauseC．forD．that标准答案：D6、This is the university ______.（2）（）A．at which do we studyB．we are studyingC．we are studying atD．where we study at标准答案：A7、It was in this house ______ the important meeting in history was held.（2）（）A．whereB．thatC．whichD．in which标准答案：B8、She looked so honest that we all regarded her story ______.（2）（）A．like trueB．as trueC．like realD．as real标准答案：B9、Mrs. Brown as well as her children ______ to go Paris on holiday next week.（2）（）A．isB．areC．willD．will be标准答案：A10、He is training hard, hoping to ______ a new world record.（2）（）A．set offB．set asideC．set upD．set out标准答案：C11、___in the arguments about the morality of artificially reproducing life is the fact that，at present, cloning is a very inefficient procedure.（2）（）A．OverlookedB．OverlookingC．Having overlookedD．Having been overlooked标准答案：B12、We’ll___ what our country expects of us.（2）（）A．keep up withB．put up withC．stand up toD．live up to标准答案：D13、The writer has listed why cloning is not feasible to be ___on humans.（2）（）A．amendedB．adoptedC．adjustedD．adapted标准答案：B14、He was a charming and ___host whose house wasan___rendezvous( 集合的) of the great.（2）（）A．accomplished, acceptedB．accomplishing, acceptingC．accomplishing, acceptedD．accomplished, accepting标准答案：A15、I think the chief thing that ___ me about Mr. Bush was his kindness and humor.（2）（）A．hitB．struckC．beatD．knocked标准答案：B16、Mrs. Clinton was always neatly and quietly dressed ___ her age and status.（2）（）A．in regard toB．in accordance withC．in reference toD．in comparison with标准答案：B17、We discussed only such problems ___ concerned everyone of us.（2）（）A．thatB．whatC．asD．whether标准答案：A18、After the ___of 17 British passengers, Mr. Blair continued to express his concern over the safety of the other passengers still on board the hijacked airliner.（2）（）A．relayB．releaseC．conveyD．transfer标准答案：B19、The “quality” newspapers are often held ___ as an example of impartial journalism.（2）（）A．backB．inC．upD．onto标准答案：C20、At the age of 14, he went to his uncle's farm, where he had lessons on botany ___ .（2）（）A．self-taughtB．self-teachingC．being self-taughtD．having self-taught标准答案：B21、He can't drive a car. Let ___fly an aero-plane.（2）（）A．solitaryB．lonelyC．aloneD．loneliness标准答案：C22、The boy said to his mother in an ___ voice that she shouldn't have blamed him.（2）（）A．injuryB．injuriousC．injuredD．injuring标准答案：D23、___how the splendid Maya Culture disappeared all of a sudden from the earth, it remains a mystery hard to solve.（2）（）A．In turnB．As toC．Thanks toD．As a rule标准答案：B24、In the era of market economy, the concept of “Consumer First” should be ___by manufacturers.（2）（）A．rejectedB．reformedC．relivedD．reinforced标准答案：D25、He's widely known more ___a poet than ___a novelist.（2）（）A．for,toB．for,asC．as,forD．as,as标准答案：D26、The football match was held over until further notice ___the continual rain.（2）（）A．on account ofB．thanks toC．but forD．as for标准答案：B27、The rain was heavy and ___the land was flooded.（2）（） A．consistentlyB．consequentlyC．constantlyD．continuously标准答案：B28、Another issue ___the new republic is the problem of the education of its citizens.（2）（）A．confiningB．confirmingC．confrontingD．contributing标准答案：C29、A window in the kitchen room was ___; there was rubbish everywhere and the clock had been stolen.（2）（）A．scatteredB．smashedC．scratchedD．scraped标准答案：B30、Knowing that her son was suffering from a ___ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.（2）（）A．deadlyB．dyingC．dead-likeD．deathly标准答案：A31、Some people consider it unwise to ___themselves in a quarrel between husband and wife.（2）（）A．participateB．involveC．combineD．associate标准答案：B32、I have just come here to see if I can be___ to you.（2）（） A．helpB．of helpC．with helpD．for help标准答案：B33、Imagine ___with someone who never stops ___practical jokes on you.（2）（）A．to live, to playB．to live, playingC．living, to playD．living, playing标准答案：B34、The Old Man and the Sea and many other novels ___ Ernest Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.（2）（）A．earnedB．gainedC．awardedD．claimed标准答案：A35、Those who had moved to America under the ___that America was paved with gold everywhere started to regret their decision.（2）（）A．illusionB．intentionC．impressionD．concept标准答案：A36、___change your mind，please give us a call.（2）（）A．Were you toB．Would youC．Could youD．Might you标准答案：A37、When ___, he denied ___ anything illegal.（2）（）A．questioned, doingB．being questioned, doingC．questioning, doingD．questioning, having done标准答案：B38、See you later. Jenny. I'm glad ___ with you for six months.（2）（）A．to workB．to be workingC．to have workedD．to having been working标准答案：C39、The girl in the snapshot was smiling sweetly, her longhair___________in the breeze.（2）（）A．flowedB．had flowedC．flowingD．was flowing标准答案：A40、___from the European continent, England had been in close contact with the outside world.（2）（）A．Because cutting offB．While to be cut offC．Although cut itself offD．Even if cut off标准答案：D41、The actors have to ___ before they appear in front of the audience.（2）（）A．cover upB．paint upC．make upD．do up标准答案：C42、Quite a lot of people watch TV only to ___time.（2）（） A．passB．killC．wasteD．spend标准答案：A43、John was never particular ___ the food his wife served.（2）（）A．aboutB．ofC．forD．to标准答案：A44、The designing of a satellite in the heavy environment is ___an easy job.（2）（）A．by all meansB．by means ofC．by no meansD．by any means标准答案：C45、Edward is the boy ___I think scored the winning point for the basketball team.（2）（）A．thatB．whatC．whomD．who标准答案：D46、It is often more difficult to find trained men than ___for scientific research.（2）（）A．getting financial supportB．to get financial supportC．get financial supportD．in getting financial support标准答案：B47、John is a good student, ___his best subject.（2）（）A．as EnglishB．being EnglishC．English asD．English being标准答案：D48、___great was the destruction that the South took decades to recover.（2）（）A．VeryB．TooC．SoD．Such标准答案：C49、You ought not to ___him the news that day.（2）（）A．tellB．be tellingC．have been toldD．have told标准答案：D50、Hot metal ___as it grows cooler.（2）（）A．contractsB．reducesC．condensesD．decreases标准答案：A51、Do you have a preference ___a particular food?（2）（） A．withB．atC．forD．in标准答案：C52、By now most freshmen have grown so used to university life that they have forgotten all those___ about the university they originally had.（2）（）A．concernsB．worryC．dreamsD．ambition标准答案：C53、Many people want to buy it because.___. the price is reasonable; ___ , it's rather durable.（2）（）A．on one side, on the other sideB．for one thing, for anotherC．on the one hand, on the other handD．in one part, in the other part标准答案：C54、The proposal ___we start doing the experiment two days earlier has been agreed upon by all.（2）（）A．whichB．whatC．thatD．of which标准答案：C55、Spring ___, we may look forward to better weather.（2）（） A．comesB．has comeC．to be comingD．having come标准答案：C56、The purpose of the research had a more different meaning for them than___ .（2）（）A．for ours it hadB．it did for usC．with usD．with ours标准答案：B57、___from the balcony when he saw a policeman approaching him.（2）（）A．Jumped down the thiefB．Down the thief jumpedC．Down jumped the thiefD．Down did the thief jump标准答案：C58、Can you see a man and his horse ___are crossing the bridge?（2）（）A．whoB．whichC．thatD．all标准答案：C59、___, I cannot agree with him on the matter.（2）（）A．Much as I respect himB．More as I respect himC．As I respect him muchD．As I respect him more标准答案：A60、But for your help, we ___the work as scheduled.（2）（） A．could not finishB．would not have finishedC．would have finishedD．could have finished标准答案：B61、Do you know ___the population of China is?（2）（）A．how manyB．how muchC．whichD．what标准答案：B62、Advertising is different from other forms of communication___the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.（2）（）A．in thatB．now thatC．see thatD．whereas标准答案：A63、I know nothing about his journey ___ he is likely to be away for six months.（2）（）A．exceptB．unlessC．except thatD．apart from标准答案：C64、___editor and ___publisher of this magazine is a learned man from Britain.（2）（）A．An, aB．The, aC．The, theD．The, /标准答案：D65、Many a white-collar worker___to return to the easy days of university or college.（2）（）A．wishesB．wishC．have wishedD．wishing标准答案：A66、Would you like him to paint it blue?I'd rather he ___it green.（2）（）A．paintsB．paintedC．paintD．is painting标准答案：C67、James dressed himself up as a plumber before leaving the house lest he ___.（2）（）A．was recognizedB．could be recognizedC．should be recognizedD．was being recognized标准答案：C68、He struck the girl in the face and she fell to the ground ___.（2）（）A．dieB．deathC．deadD．deadly标准答案：C69、I think it quite essential that your child ___ a foreign language at school.（2）（）A．must learnB．learnsC．learnedD．learn标准答案：D70、She woke up from the nightmare ___ .（2）（） A．with startB．with a startC．startingD．started标准答案：B71、Is there any___in your company?（2）（）A．vacancyB．desertionC．emptinessD．hollow标准答案：A72、The old man ___the boy on his knees.（2）（） A．seatedB．was seatedC．satD．was sat标准答案：A73、Voices of argument were ___as the two motorists became more bad-tempered.（2）（）A．increasedB．risenC．swollenD．raised标准答案：D74、Don't take him for a friend; he's ___a bully.（2）（）A．everything toB．nothing butC．anything likeD．something of标准答案：D75、She was exhausted and in no___for dancing.（2）（）A．emotionB．temperC．moodD．feeling标准答案：C76、During foggy weather trains are late ___ .（2）（） A．and so forthB．more often than notC．or somethingD．as a matter of fact标准答案：B77、The paint is still wet___.（2）（）A．Don't he sure to touch it.B．Not be sure to touch it.C．Be not sure to touch it.D．Be sure not to touch it.标准答案：D78、Who will be in charge of your team?We'll elect ___ .（2）（）A．Henry as captainB．Henry captainC．captain HenryD．as captain Henry标准答案：A79、The speaker doesn't know how to ___himself across.（2）（） A．makeB．runC．takeD．put标准答案：D80、It's high time you ___us the truth.（2）（）A．tellB．have toldC．toldD．had told标准答案：C81、If I___to do the experiment, I would do it some other way.（2）（）A．should beB．should be goingC．wasD．were标准答案：D82、I would not be home tonight___ you not___me a lift in your car.（2）（）A．if, giveB．if had, givenC．had, givenD．have, given标准答案：C83、We___it without your help.（2）（）A．couldn't have doneB．couldn't doC．could have doneD．could haven't done标准答案：A84、___in the crash, he won't participate in the race.（2）（） A．His broken legB．His leg is brokenC．His leg having been brokenD．His leg being broken标准答案：C85、So fast ___that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.（2）（）A．light travelsB．travels lightC．does light travelD．has light traveled标准答案：C86、Is this film moving?Yes, it is___.（2）（）A．Rarely have I seen this before.B．Rarely before have I seen this.C．Rarely have I seen before this.D．Rarely I have seen this before.标准答案：A87、I suppose she is not serious,___ ?（2）（）A．do IB．don't IC．isn't sheD．is she标准答案：C88、I can only do it for you ___I'm paid in advance.（2）（） A．just asB．in thatC．now thatD．on condition that标准答案：D89、Whatever is worth ___ at all is worth ___well.（2）（）A．doing, being doneB．doing, doingC．being done, doingD．being done, being done标准答案：A90、You'll see to it ___everything is ready in time.（2）（）A．whatB．thatC．whetherD．how标准答案：B91、How well educated a person is ___a strong influence on his career.（2）（）A．hasB．haveC．to haveD．having标准答案：A92、What he wrote made no ___to me.（2）（）A．meaningB．ideaC．senseD．story标准答案：C93、I bought this antique vase at a quite ___price.（2）（） A．cheapB．reasonableC．expensiveD．small标准答案：B94、___change your mind, please give me a call.（2）（） A．Might youB．Were youC．Should youD．Would you标准答案：C95、Hardly had they arrived at the airport ___the plane started to leave.（2）（）A．thanB．thenC．untilD．when标准答案：C96、This project must be completed ___as scheduled.（2）（） A．in vainB．at mostC．in advancedD．by all means标准答案：C97、___the people in the workshop, Tonny is the most skilled.（2）（）A．Of allB．To allC．In allD．From all标准答案：A98、Jane cannot drive us downtown, for she has ___to take us all.（2）（）A．very small a carB．too small a carC．so a small carD．such small a car标准答案：B99、When questioned, he ___doing anything illegal.（2）（）A．refusedB．objectedC．deniedD．opposed标准答案：C100、The car___on the way to the station, and we had to get a taxi.（2）（）A．broke downB．breaking downC．broken downD．was broken down标准答案：C。

大学英语六级模拟试题及答案一、单选题（共10题，共20分）1.We can conclude from the passage that ________.A.today's under-thirties are leading a miserable life in Britainura Lenox-Conyngham's attitude to work and life represents that of manyyoung professionals in BritainC.Life can get harder for under-thirties in BritainD.elders enjoy extremely high living standards in Britain2.In what way does Laura Lenox-Conyngham make her living?A. By taking photographs for magazines.B.By marring a rich man.C.By subletting the lounge sofa-bed to her brother.D.By preparing food for photographs for some magazines.3.Which factor pushed up house prices?A.Many young men, who live alone, have increased demand for houses.B.Many young men need to rent more houses.C.It is easy to apply for a mortgage for young generationD.The number of older people, many of whom live alone,becomes bigger andbigger.4.Why are today's older middle-aged and elderly becoming the new winners?A.Because they made relatively small contributions in tax, but youngergeneration will possibly hand over more than a third of their lifetime's earningsfor the care of them.B.Because they contributed a lot in tax and now can claim much on the welfaresystem.C.Because they made small contributions, but now can make money easily.D.Because they outnumber younger generation and enjoy more privileges in thepresent society.5.By saying "the growth of the proportion...to younger generations." (Line2, Para. 5), Anthea Tinker really means that ________.A.currently wealth flows from old generation to younger generationB.traditionally wealth flows from younger generation to old generationC.with the increasingly big poppation of over 50, the trendarises that wealthflows from younger generation to old generationD.with more and more people of over 50, traditions have been reversed6.The best title for the passage wopd be ________.A.Medical PracticeB.Clever AdvertisingC.Self-MedicationD.Self-Treatment7.The author tells us in paragraph 4 ________.A.the reasons for keeping medicines at homeB.people's doubt about taking drugsC.what kind of medicine people shopd prepare at homeD.the possible harms self-medication may do to people8.Paragraphs 2 and 3 explain ________.A.those good things are not without side effectsB.why clever advertising is so powerfpC.why in modern times self-medication is still practisedD.why people develop fapty ways of life9.Advertisements are aimed at people suffering from mild complaints because________.A. they often watch ads on TVB.they are more likely to buy the drugs advertisedC.they generally lead a sedentary lifeD.they don't take to sports and easily catch colds10.The first paragraph is intended to ________.A.suggest that self-medication has a long historyB.define what diagnosis means exactlyC.praise doctors for their expertiseD.tell the symptoms from the causes二、判断题（共4题，共8分）11.Nearly all the families can manage to meet the soaring tuition costs through various investment plans.正确错误12.One reason why colleges increase tuition and fees is thatthe state support is shrinking.正确错误13.The only problem the students are facing at graduation is the dismal job market.正确错误14.Griffith worked for a firm that specialized in economic development in Washington D.C. because she needed money to pay for her debt.正确错误三、填空题（共8题，共16分）15.He told the story in such minute detail ________________(简直就像他亲眼看见一样 ).16.Life is too short ________________(不可每天将时间浪费在看电视上).17.The visitors planned to ________________( 花最少的时间游览公园以外的地方).18.The only sounds are bird calls and the soft noise________________(当水缓缓推动草时草所发出的)19.The area gets ________________(年降雨量不足五厘米).20.According to Steven Young, if scientists get the data that ________, they wopd petition for fast track status.21.While integrase deletes an immune cell's genetic material and replaces it with its own, it acts like ________ in a word processor.22.If the drug proves effective in human trials,it copd enhance the effectiveness of existing AIDS drugs in ________.四、问答题（共1题，共10分）23.Directions:1、正确答案： C2、正确答案： D3、正确答案： D4、正确答案： A5、正确答案： C6、正确答案： C7、正确答案： D8、正确答案： C9、正确答案： B10、正确答案： A11、正确答案：错误12、正确答案：正确13、正确答案：错误14、正确答案：正确15、正确答案：that he might himself have been an eye-witness16、正确答案：to idle away the hours watching TV each day17、正确答案：spend minimum time sightseeing outside the parks18、正确答案：made by grasses as the water slowly moves them19、正确答案：fewer than five centimeters of rain a year20、正确答案：Because the virus changes its shape.21、正确答案：a cut and paste operation22、正确答案：fighting drug-resistant strains of the virus23、正确答案：9-12：BCAB13-15：BCB。

大学英语四级翻译模拟试题及答案《大学英语四级翻译模拟试题及详细答案解析（涵盖各类常见话题）》。

一、模拟试题。

（一）旅游话题。

题目：中国的城市化（urbanization）将会充分释放潜在内需（domestic demand）。

中国几乎所有的大中型城市都在进行城市化。

这使得许多人的生活水平有所提高，也为人们提供更多的就业机会。

越来越多的人开始向城市迁徙，寻找更好的生活。

城市的发展也吸引了大量的外国投资。

因此，城市化有助于中国经济的进一步发展。

要求：将上述内容翻译成英语。

（二）传统文化话题。

题目：中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

2010年，约有4.2亿网民（netizen），而且人数还在迅速增长。

互联网的日渐流行带来了重大的社会变化。

中国网民往往不同于美国网民。

美国网民更多的是受实际需要的驱使，用互联网为工具发电子邮件、买卖商品、做研究、规划旅程或付款。

中国网民更多是出于社交原因使用互联网，因而更广泛地使用QQ、聊天室等。

要求：将上述内容翻译成英语。

（三）教育话题。

题目：中国的教育工作者早就认识到读书对于国家的重要意义。

中国政府在过去几十年里一直在努力推进教育改革。

教育改革的目标是培养全面发展的人才，提高国民素质。

为了实现这个目标，学校增加了许多课外活动，比如体育比赛、文艺表演、志愿者活动等。

这些活动不仅丰富了学生的课余生活，也培养了他们的团队合作精神和社会责任感。

要求：将上述内容翻译成英语。

二、答案。

（一）旅游话题答案。

China's urbanization will fully release the potential domestic demand. Almost all large and medium-sized cities in China are undergoing urbanization. This has led to an improvement in the living standards of many people and also provided more job opportunities. More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life. The development of cities has also attracted a large amount of foreign investment. Therefore, urbanization contributes to the further development of China's economy.解析：- “充分释放”用“fully release”表达比较合适。

大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（一）Test OneP art I: Listening Comprehension (15%)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Example: You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Fixing an engine. B) Repairing a car.C) Cashing a check. D) Buying some wheels.2. A) Visit Japan. B) Cook some food.C) Travel abroad. D) Eat out.3. A) One of a cheaper price. B) One of a different color.C) One of a fashionable style. D) One of a smaller size.4. A) He has changed his plan. B) He has canceled his trip.C) He is arriving this afternoon. D) He forgot to arrange his trip.5. A) They had lost their way. B) They were told it would rain.C) They were caught in the rain. D) They had taken an umbrella.6. A) They will take the bus at 11 o’clock.B) The bus is late.C) The bus has already arrived.D) The woman thought the bus would arrive at 11:20.7. A) The man shouldn’t drink either.B) Drinking is better than smoking.C) The man should switch to drinking.D) The man could smoke a little.8. A) In a bookstore.B) At a museumC) At a zoo.D) On a college campus.9. A) Teacher and student.B) Shop assistant and customer.C) Tourist and travel agent.D) Husband and wife.10. A) She will stop to take a rest.B) She will work for three hours.C) She will have her back checked.D) She will buy a computer in three hours.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. There are only 23 hours in a dayB. There are 8 days in a weekC. There are one more hour in a dayD. All of the above12. A. Set one hour ahead in each new time zone.B. Set one hour ahead for the whole trip.C. Set one full day back for the whole trip.D. Set 12 hours back.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time,you should fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words orphrases you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.Information has always been at the center of human communication. You may ask why. Well, communication between people involves giving and receiving information. The way we give and receive information today has S1____________ a revolution in the development of the mass media in the 20th century.The first truly mass communication medium was the newspaper. For the first time in history, people could read about S2____________ in their country and from around the world every day. However, there were two problems with newspapers of that time. S3____________, newspapers were available only in large cities, for getting newspapers to the countryside was a difficult and time-consuming task. Secondly, newspapers weren't always S4____________, as there was a limited range of opinions.Nowadays, we can S5____________ from a wide variety of sources to get information. Television and the Internet have given us the chance to be informed about everything theS6_____________ it happens. Numerous radio and TV stations, satellite channels and millions of websites help people keep up with the latest news. People live history and are part of it.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（二）Test TwoSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Example: You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should ch oose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Carol. B) Jim.C) Paul. D) The woman.2. A) 11:00. B) 11:30.C) 12:00. D) 12:30.3. A) 5. B) 12.C) 14. D) 16.4. A) Go to the post office. B) Go down the street.C) Cross the street. D) Go to the cinema.5. A) Denis. B) John.C) Mary. D) The woman.6. A)To get more advice. B)To get more exercise.C)To get married. D)To get a job.7. A) Mr. Johnson will be busy tomorrow morning.B) Mr. Johnson will be busy tomorrow.C).Tomorrow afternoon will be fine.D) The man can meet Mr. Johnson the day after tomorrow.8. A) A dentist. B) Her teacher.C) Her brother. D) Her friends.9. A) He’s a receptionist. B) He’s a tour guide.C) He’s a shopkeeper. D) He’s an accountant.10. A) At a theater. B) In a waiting room.C) In a supermarket. D) In a restaurant.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Teachers made children sit still for a long time.B) Children must learn and discover things themselves.C) Children had to repeat things till they could remember them.D) School is like a prison to some children.12. A) They haven’t learnt anything in school.B) Their teachers don’t allow them to work.C) Their parents don’t allow them to workD) The law does not allow them to work.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time,you should fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words orphrases you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.One way to think about time is to imagine a world without time. There could be no movement, because time and movement cannot be S1____________. A world without time could exist only as long as there were no changes. For time and change are linked. We know that time has passed when something changes.In the real world -- the world with time -- changes never stop. Some changes happen only once in a S2____________; others happen repeatedly. Humans always have notedS3____________ events that repeat themselves. When people began to count such events, they began to measure time.In early human history, the only changes that seemed to repeat themselves evenly were the movements of S4____________ in the sky. The most easily seen result of these movements was the difference between light and darkness.The sun rises in the eastern sky, S5____________ light. It moves across the sky and sinks in the west, causing darkness. The appearance and disappearance of the sun was even and unfailing. The periods of light and darkness it created were the first S6____________ periods of time. We have named each period of light and darkness -- one day.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（三）Test ThreeSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Example: You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You sho uld choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) A policewoman.B) A hotel clerk.C) A waitperson.D) A shop assistant.2. A) The lady bought the desk lamp when she was in Hong Kong.B) The lady bought the desk lamp in China last winter.C) The lady’s friend got it on the Internet for her.D) The lady’s friend bought it in China.3. A) He didn’t attend the lecture.B) He fell asleep on the train.C) He caught the early train to attend the lecture.D) The train broke down and he was late for the lecture.4. A) 08:00.B) 08:15.C) 08:30.D) 08:50.5. A) His car key.B) His overcoatC) The sofa.D) The table.6. A) The man can’t swim.B) The man can swim after he has done his homework.C) The man can’t swim because he doesn’t know the way.D) The man can swim if he knows the way.7. A) She does not work on rainy days.B) She goes to work by bicycle every day.C) She walks to work on rainy days.D) She always goes to work on foot.8. A) In a barbershop.B) In a supermarket.C) In a bank.D) In a restaurant.9. A) Husband and wife.B) Doctor and patient.C) Neighbors.D) Employer and employee.10. A) She planted trees.B) She saw the panda.C) She taught her roommates how to play Chinese chess.D) She learned to play Chinese chess.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) You must tell your new friend your telephone number at your first meeting.B) You shouldn’t talk about business on your first meeting with your new friend.C) It’s quite common to give information about y our family or your work.D)You don’t have the right to end the conversation.12. A) How to make new friendsB) The three parts of the first conversation with a new friend.C) The importance of talking with a stranger in EnglishD)How to maintain friendshipSection CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time,you should fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words orphrases you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.Dreams are expressions of thoughts, feelings and events that pass through our mind while we are sleeping. People dream about one to two hours each night. We may have four to seven dreams in one night. Everybody dreams. But only some people S1____________ their dreams.The word "dream" comes from an old word in English that means "S2____________" and "music." Our dreams often include all the senses – smells, sounds, S3____________ , tastes and things we touch. We dream in S4____________. Sometimes we dream the same dream over and over again. These repeated dreams are often unpleasant. They may even be nightmares -- bad dreams that S5____________ us.Artists, writers and scientists sometimes say they get ideas from dreams. For example, the singer Paul McCartney of the Beatles said he awakened one day with the music for the song "Yesterday" in his head. The writer Mary Shelley said she had a very strong dream about ascientist using a machine to make a S6____________ come alive. When she awakened, she began to write her book about a scientist named Frankenstein who creates a frightening monster.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（四）Test FourSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D.. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Turn the PC off. B) Leave the house.C) Play badminton. D) Finish his computer program.2. A) Ping Pong balls. B) Golf balls.C) Basketballs. D) Footballs.3. A) Eating out. B) Buying birthday presents.C) Changing clothes. D) Having a rest.4. A) She wants to have a break. B) She wants to take some time off.C) She wants to leave on time. D) She wants to continue.5. A) He couldn’t see the performance clearly.B) He thought the performance was dull.C) He found the clock didn’t tell the right time.D) He didn’t arrive in time for theperformance.6. A) $47. B) $37.C) $26. D) $11.7. A) Teacher and student. B) Doctor and patient.C) Mother and son. D) Husband and wife.8. A) She is seldom absent. B) She is regularly absent.C) She misses her school days. D) She doesn’t like school at all.9. A) It’s warm.B) It’s cold.C) It’s sunny.D) It’s cloudy.10. A) It’s usually hard to borrow David’s car.B) David is often willing to lend money to others.C) David is willing to lend anything except his car to others.D) When someone borrows David’s car, they should pay him.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) She didn’t have enough money.B) She wanted to thank the doctor.C) She thought that a purse was a better present than money.D) Her son asked her to do that.12. A) 5 pounds.B) 50 pounds.C) 250 pounds.D) 500 pounds.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time,you should fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words orphrases you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.What would happen if you were the only person left who spoke your language? Who would you share stories with, sing songs to, or S1____________ jokes with? Who would understand your names for local plants, animals and traditions? This is the example David Harrison and Gregory Anderson use to explain the situation of many people around the world whose local languages are disappearing Mr. Harrison and Mr. Anderson head Living Tongues, an organization that studies and S2____________ endangered languages.Sometimes a language disappears S3____________ when the last person speaking it dies. Or, a local language might disappear more slowly. This happens when an official language is used more often and children stop learning the local language of their parents. This is not a new S4____________. Official languages often represent a form of control over a group of people.Throughout history, the language spoken by a powerful group S5____________ across a civilization. The more powerful culture S6____________ respects the language and culture of smaller ethnic groups. So, smaller cultures lose their local language as the language of the culture in power becomes the stronger influence.大学英语三级全真模拟听力试题（五）Test FiveSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Example: You will hear: Where do you think the conversation most provably took place?You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) 15. B) 25.C) 35. D) 45.2. A) The man can handle the task by himself.B) The woman reminds the man not to forget to ask Linda.C) Linda will probably refuse to help the man.D) The woman is quite willing to help the man.3. A) On a train. B) On a bus.C) On a plane. D) In a car.4. A) It was a short but very good speech. B) It was a long but humorous speech.C) It was too short. D) It was too long.5. A) His biscuits. B) His desk.C) The drawer. D) His pen.6. A) Monday. B) Tuesday.C) Wednesday. D) Thursday.7. A) Flower. B) Water.C) Sugar. D) Butter.8 A) The man’s lawyer.B) The man’s wife.C) The man’s teacher.D) The man’s boss.9. A) She did not have enough money for the trip. B) She did not have enough time for the tripC) She did not enjoy the trip. D) She hopes to take another trip soon.10. A) Employer and employee. B) Mother and son.C) Friends. D) Teacher and student.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C) and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) People only care about their own businessB) People are always ready to help each otherC) People live in very small areasD) People give help to others in order to get something in return.12. A) Life in cities and life in villages in the same country are almost the same.B) There are not many people in the streets in the center of London on Sundays.C) In large cities people seldom know what their neighbors have for lunch.D)In an English village everybody knows everybody else.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. Listen during the first reading.Then listen to carefully the passage again. When it is being read the second time,you should fill in the six blanks numbered form S1 to S6 with the exact words orphrases you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.An estimated nine million people rock climb in the United States. Millions more take part in the activity around the world. Some do it just for S1____________satisfaction. OthersS2____________. Rock climbing can be dangerous. But there are many methods and protective devices that can increase a climber's safety.Climbing takes strength, control and good S3____________. Climbers have to pull themselves S4____________ up the face of very high rocks or walls. So they have to be strong enough to carry their own weight. And climbers sometimes have to hold on to rocks by only their fingers or toes.There are several kinds of rock climbing. Traditional rock climbing is done outside. Climbers wear ropes and attach devices to the rocks as they climb many hundreds of meters up. They also connect their ropes to the devices. If a climber slips, a rope can stop him fromS5____________.Sport climbing is similar. However, in those cases the protective devices are permanently placed in the rock. There is also S6____________ climbing. Rock walls made of wood or concrete have places for the climber's hands and feet.答案：一BDBAC BACDA DA experienced events Firstly reliable choose minute二CADAC BBADD BD separated while natural objects producing accepted三BCABA ACDAC CB remember joy sights color frighten creature四ABADB CCABA BC exchange protects immediately process spreads rarely 五ACCBD AABCD BA personal compete balance straight falling indoor11。

Model Test FourPart I Writing(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay on cohesion.Your essay should include the importance of cohesion and measures to be taken to enhance cohesion.You should write at least150 words but no more than200words.Part II Listening Comprehension(30minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions1to4are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A)How to act at a job interview.B)How to run one’s own business.C)How to dress during a job interview.D)How to communicate with your boss.2.A)Whether he should boast about his advantages.B)Whether he should dress formally for the interview.C)Whether he should mention his personal problems.D)Whether he should be honest about his bad habit.3.A)Ask some thought-provoking questions.B)Offer a firm handshake when greeting the interviewer.C)Arrive on time at the interview.D)Dress gorgeous clothes.4.A)Because it is the best way to let the conversation go smoothly.B)Because it is the best way to leave a good first impression.C)Because it can show that you are an intelligent interviewee.D)Because it can show that you are genuinely interested in the position.Questions5to8are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A)He prefers voting for a qualified leader.B)He prefers becoming a businessman.C)He prefers joining a non-governmental organization.D)He prefers joining a political party.6.A)From states.B)From their own members.C)From their own businesses.D)From donations.7.A)Those who can offer good concepts.C)Those who deliver enlightening speeches.B)Those who can offer lots of money.D)Those who are good at managing economy.8.A)Intelligent.B)Humorous.C)Confident.D)Brave.Section BDirections：In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions9to11are based on the passage you have just heard.9.A)Because it is a tonal language.B)Because its grammar is irregular.C)Because its characters are difficult to remember.D)Because it has many dialects.10.A)To talk to as many Chinese as possible.B)To get a bilingual teacher who can speak Chinese and English.C)To watch as many Chinese movies as possible.D)To listen to as many Chinese recordings as possible.11.A)Find locals to talk to.B)Embrace it and use it everywhere.C)Memorize its characters.D)Read a lot of Chinese books.Questions12to15are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A)Because they get more praise from their parents.B)Because they get more mental stimulation from their parents.C)Because they get more emotional support from their parents.D)Because they get more help from their parents with their tasks.13.A)First-born children have better business achievements.B)First-born children have better thinking skills.C)First-born children have better sense of independence.D)First-born children have better logical thinking.14.A)Writing.B)Reciting.C)Matching letters.D)Calculating.15.A)They are a reasonable explanation for the observed birth-order differences.B)They are incomplete in explaining the observed birth-order differences.C)They are doubtful in explaining the observed birth-order differences.D)They are an unconvincing explanation for the observed birth-order differences.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three recordings of lectures or followed by three or four questions.The recordings will be played only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.Questions16to18are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A)Using minivans to collect data.B)Using drones to collect data.C)Releasing a new operating system.D)Releasing a new version of app.17.A)Because it could not navigate.B)Because it offered wrong information.C)Because it always broke down.D)Because its operating system was too complex.18.A)It has simplified its operating system.C)It has improved its appearance.B)It has released a new version.D)It has added more information.Questions20to22are based on the recording you have just heard.19.A)Useful language knowledge is laid down in the very early months of life.B)Language ability can be retained without further input of the language.C)Language knowledge cannot be retained without further input of the language.D)The process of acquiring language starts when the baby is2years old.20.A)It is abstract in nature.C)It fades with time.B)It relies on experience.D)It can be erased.21.A)When the child is born.C)When the child is6moths old.B)When the child is still in the womb.D)When the child is17months old.22.A)It is a concrete process.C)It is an abstract process.B)It depends on training.D)It depends on fetal education.Questions23to25are based on the recording you have just heard.23.A)Pretending to care the patients may improve your job.B)Professionalism does not necessarily accommodate empathy.C)Whether doctors should empathize with patients.D)What is the best for patients.24.A)It improves the health of patients.C)It facilitates communication.B)It improves the mood of doctors.D)It decreases the medical risk.25.A)Leaning back in the chair when listening.C)Repeating their statements continuously.B)Seeing them eye-to-eye when listening.D)Sitting next to them when listening.PartⅢReading Comprehension(40minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions26to35are based on the following passage.As the recent courgette(密生西葫芦)crisis and shortages of lettuce,eggplants and broccoli(绿花椰菜)have shown,Spain’s fame as the vegetable garden of Europe is well deserved.The country’s huge agricultural sector—courgettes,lettuces,tomatoes and strawberries—__26__a huge demand.There has been a major__27__towards mechanization since the1950s,but just as in the UK,many crops still need to be harvested by hand,and many farmers rely on migrant labour.Even where mechanisation can be used, picking machines tend to be too expensive and__28__for small-scale farmers.The tension between locals and migrant workers,__29__from North and Sub-Saharan Africa and eastern Europe—is not a big problem,as many of the foreign workers have proper__30__and return to the same farms year after year.They’re known and that’s important.Alfrut—a company in the south-western province of Huelva that exports strawberries,raspberries,and other fruits around the EU—shill harvests by hand.“There is a machine that gathers strawberries,but you have to__31__the crop to the machine,”says Agustin Muriel,a technical and quality control expert at Alfrut.“If we were to use machines,we would have to__32__our entire infrastructure and it would require a lot of investment in machinery,which is designed mainly for large areas and really big companies.”He adds that the__33__,manual approach is likely to continue for the__34__future,as fruit prices aren’t high enough to allow farmers to make big__35__in machinery or spend money reconfiguring(重新配置)their operations.A)adapt I)investmentsB)attach J)modifyC)contracts K)predominantlyD)feeds L)preferenceE)foreseeable M)shiftF)heralds N)traditionalG)impractical O)unexpectedlyH)inaccessibleSection BDirections:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2.Now We’re Talking:How Voice Technology Is Transforming Computing[A]Like casting a magic spell,it lets people control the world through words alone.Any sufficiently advanced technology,noted Arthur C.Clarke,a British science-fiction writer,is indistinguishable from magic.The fast-emerging technology of voice computing proves his ing it is just like casting a spell:say a few words into the air,and a nearby device can grant your wish.[B]The Amazon Echo,a voice-driven cylindrical(圆柱体的)computer that sits on a table top and answers to the name Alexa,can all up music tracks and radio stations,tell jokes,answer trivia questions and control smart appliances;even before Christmas it was already resident in about4%of American households.V oice assistants are proliferating in smartphones,too:Apple’s Siri handles over2bn commands a week,and20%of Google searches on Android-powered handsets in America are input by voice.Dictating emails and text messages now works reliably enough to be useful.Why type when you can talk?[C]This is a huge shift.Simple though it may seem,voice has the power to transform computing,by providing a natural means of interaction.Windows,icons and menus,and then touchscreens,were welcomed as more intuitive ways to deal with computers than entering complex keyboard commands.But being able to talk to computers abolishes the need for the abstraction of a“user interface”at all.Just as mobile phones were more than existing phones without wires,and cars were more than carriages without horses,so computers without screens and keyboards have the potential to be more useful,powerful and ubiquitous than people can imagine today.[D]Voice will not wholly replace other forms of input and output.Sometimes it will remain more convenient to converse with a machine by typing rather than talking(Amazon is said to be working on an Echo device with a built-in screen).But voice is destined to account for a growing share of people’s interactions with the technology around them,from washing machines that tell you how much of the cycle they have left to virtual assistants in corporate call-centers.However,to reach its full potential,the technology requires further breakthroughs—and a resolution of the tricky questions it raises around the trade-off between convenience and privacy.[E]Alexa,what is deep learning?Computer-dictation systems have been around for years.But they were unreliable and required lengthy training to learn a specific user’s puters’new ability to recognize almost anyone’s speech dependably without training is the latest latest manifestation of the power of“deep learning”,an artificial-intelligence technique in which a software system is trained using millions of examples, usually culled(挑选)from the internet.Thanks to deep learning,machines now nearly equal humans in transcription accuracy,computerized translation systems are improving rapidly and text-to-speech systems are becoming less robotic and more puters are,in short,getting much better at handling natural language in all its forms.[F]Although deep learning means that machines can recognize speech more reliably and talk in a less stilted(不自然的)manner,they still don’t understand the meaning of language.That is the most difficult aspect of the problem and,if voice-driven computing is truly to flourish,one that must be puters must be able to understand context in order to maintain a coherent conversation about something,rather than just responding to simple,one-off voice commands,as they mostly do today(“Hey,Siri,set a timer for ten minutes”).Researchers in universities and at companies large and small are working on this very problem,building “bots”that can hold more elaborate conversations about more complex tasks,from retrieving information to advising on mortgages to making travel arrangements.(Amazon is offering a$1m prize for a bot that can converse “coherently and engagingly”for20minutes.)[G]When spells replace spelling.Consumers and regulators also have a role to play in determining how voice computing develops.Even in its current,relatively primitive form,the technology poses a dilemma:voice-driven systems are most useful when they are personalized,and are granted wide access to sources of data such as calendars,emails and other sensitive information.That raises privacy and security concerns.[H]To further complicate matters,many voice-driven devices are always listening,waiting to be activated. Some people are already concerned about the implications of internet-connected microphones listening in every room and from every smartphone.Not all audio is sent to the cloud—devices wait for a trigger phrase(“Alexa”,“OK,Google”,“Hey,Cortana”,or“Hey,Siri”)before they start relaying the user’s voice to the servers that actually handle the requests—but when it comes to storing audio,it is unclear who keeps what and when.[I]Police investigating a murder in Arkansas,which may have been overheard by an Amazon Echo,have asked the company for access to any audio that might have been captured.Amazon has refused to co-operate, arguing(with the backing of privacy advocates)that the legal status of such requests is unclear.The situation is analogous(相似)to Apple’s refusal in2016to help FBI investigators unlock a terrorist’s iPhone;both cases highlight the need for rules that specify when and what intrusions into personal privacy are justified in the interests of security.[J]Consumers will adopt voice computing even if such issues remain unresolved.In many situations voice is far more convenient and natural than any other means of communication.Uniquely,it can also be used while doing something else(driving,working out or walking down the street).It can extend the power of computing to people unable,for one reason or another,to use screens and keyboards.And it could have a dramatic impact not just on computing,but on the use of language puterized simultaneous translation could render the need to speak a foreign language irrelevant for many people;and in a world where machines can talk,minor languages may be more likely to survive.The arrival of the touchscreen was the last big shift in the way humans interact with computers.The leap to speech matters more.36.Despite the issue of invasion of privacy,voice-computing’s irresistible convenience is already receivingwide adoption.37.Conventional forms of input and output will not be entirely replaced by voice command.38.Deep learning revolutionizes speech technologies,enabling computers to process any natural language.39.Screens and keyboards of computers are not necessarily indispensable because of the invention of voicecomputing.40.Deep learning has real successes,but is not enough to understand the meaning of language.41.The convenience brought by voice computing can come at a risk of privacy or security.ws that apply to privacy and security issues for voice technology are needed in light of the two cases inAmerica.43.Despite its simple appearance,voice is capable of changing computing,by bypassing the physical realm.44.Thanks to voice computing,several devices such as smartphones have already done some tasks by voiceorders.45.To fully explore the potential of voice technology,more things need to be done to tackle the gaps betweenconvenience and privacy.Section CDirections:There are2passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.Police officers may hope that their presence in schools will help them build strong relationships with students, improving police-community relations over the long term.But achieving that goal may require rethinking law enforcement’s role in education,a new report suggests.Looking at federal data from the2012-2014school year,researchers at Education Week found that students in schools with at least one school resource officer(STO)were1.5times likely to be arrested than their peers in schools that did not have a police presence.The disparity is particularly stark for black students,possibly because police presence is concentrated in districts with a higher proportion of minority students.Black buys were three times more likely to be arrested at school than white boys,the report found.Rather than building relationships and improving outcomes,students who are arrested or referred to law enforcement can see a drop in school performance and are disproportionately more likely to get involved with the law again as adults,researchers say.Racial bias means that outcomes are particularly poor in communities of color.Spurred by rising fears of violent crime during the1980s and1990s,some schools began turning to police to increase safety on campus.With federal funding,their presence only grew.Following tragedies like the school shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado,an increasing number of parents called for security measures like metal detectors and armed officers.By2013-2014,44,000“school resource officers”worked in schools on a full-or part-time basis.In some cases,hiring these officers has resulted in an impressive drop in incidents.But the national picture is less positive.Particularly in schools with a high proportion of minorities,the SROs are overused,taking on disciplinary functions that classroom teachers have traditionally performed,experts say.Arresting students,rather than having a classroom teacher discipline them,brings financial and emotional costs.An American Civil Liberties Union report found that arrested students were twice as likely to drop out of high school—and for those who appeared in court,that figure doubled.Compounding the problem,the cost of employing school resource officers means many schools with a police presence are less likely to have school counselors who can keep an eye on the psychological and developmental effects of arrests on children,Education Week reported.Detaining students also drains the budget of money that could be used to educate them.So how can police officers help ensure safety without becoming disciplinarians(纪律严明者)who grease the school-to-prison pipeline?Training is key,National Association of School Resource Officers executive director Mo Canady told Education Week.SROs should see themselves not only as members of law enforcement,but also embrace their role as educators on issues like drug prevention and as informal counselors for students,Mr.Canady said.46.The federal data quoted in Paragraph Two indicate that_____.A)schools in minority district are in need of SROsB)police officers tend to arrest minority studentsC)the existence of SROs intensified campus violenceD)the SROs may have failed to function as expected47.What may be the negative effect of deploying SROs?A)It exerted more law enforcement than necessary.B)It disturbed the normal teaching practices.C)It posed risks to students’psychological health.D)It frustrated the enthusiasm of faculty members.48.What does the author think of the measure of employing SRO?A)Its real effect remains to be seen.B)It should be vigorously promoted.C)There’s still room for improvement.D)It causes more harm than good.49.What does“grease the school-to-prison pipeline”(Line2,Para.8)most probably mean?A)To effectively prevent juvenile crime.B)To lead more students to be arrested.C)To help ensure the safety on campus.D)To tighten the school-to-prison link.50.In the last paragraph,the author advises the SROs to______.A)work harder to ensure school safety B)reinforce their roles as disciplinariansC)adjust their function in education D)care more about students’mental healthPassage TwoQuestions51to55are based on the following passage.Clear Macro CEO Mike Simcock,who has25years of professional asset management experience,says he started the company to help investment managers that were drowning in a deluge of data.There has been a massive explosion in data sources,many offering the prospect of more timely information and more impactful signals.But the big data revolution is actually compounding a problem that was already there, says Simcock.Advancements in technology are making analytical processes accessible beyond the world of hedge funds（对冲基金）and CTAs(交易顾问)；things like back testing tools and ways of aggregating information and visualizing information in a really efficient way.Clear Macro is building a“Wikipedia of investment strategies”.It applies strategic,tactical and systematic asset allocation strategies,alongside a combination of select data sets providing real time macro insights,from text media and now-casting to cross border central bank liquidity statistics.Simcock suggests a less is more approach to data.“We are not scraping the internet for data.We are doing aggregation in the sense that we are sourcing what we call best quality data sets for the categories of information that we think decision makers care about holistically,as well as tools to back test and gain conviction over what works and what doesn’t.“He said big data sets within the hedge fund space tend to be really focused on tactical, higher frequency,shorter term decision making,such as trying to gain an edge on payrolls or the next move in inflation,or company results.The industry is very quickly going to move much further toward data driven automated research and investible strategies.“Funds or products that are essentially driven more and more by rules,and can be delivered in different ways,whether it’s an ETF structure or simply connecting to interactive brokers.”Suddenly all sorts of owners of data are realizing the power of their data sets.“We are completely unaware of whether we use traditional data or new data.If we can demonstrate it adds some value then that can justify paying for it.”Data does not come cheap:all sorts of entities are offering to sell their data,from anywhere between￡25K and￡250K,and upward.“The value of data is in the eyes of the beholder,”said Simcock.“Typically I think the way that data sales work is that everything is up for negotiation,”he said.“Some of the things we are finding is a lot of the classic data sets are delivering better performance when you build them into strategies.The message I would give to someone asking how should I deal with this landscape—embrace technologies that can make your job easier and take your time.”51.It is indicated in the first two paragraphs that_____.A)Simcock himself is an investment consultantB)Simcock’s company offers timely messageC)it’s hard to make a selection in data explosionD)high-tech provides ne analytic tools for CTAs52.What can we learn about the“Wikipedia of investment strategies”?A)It makes investment suggestions.B)It sorts and analyzes timely data.C)It provides macro data reports.D)It predicts the statistics of banks.53.According to Simcock,the key to an efficient process with the data is_____.A)aggregation B)allocation C)combination D)simplification54.What opinion does Simcock express in the last paragraph?A)The price of data may soar up in the future.B)Any kind of data can be sold out nowadays.C)Classic data can provide better information.D)It’s worth time to get adapted to new tech.55.What can be the best title of this passage?A)How to Avoid Drowning in Data C)How to Apply Investment StrategiesB)How to Respond to Data Explosion D)How to a Systematic Data SetPartⅣTranslation(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet2.春联（Spring Festival couplets）是中国独特文化的一部分，有着悠久的历史。