廣東專插本（英語(yǔ)）模擬試卷8

一、1.Vocabulary and Structure

0. No one has yet succeeded in explaining the ______ of how life began.

A．cause
B．confusion
C．reason
D．puzzle

1. It was Alice and her husband who sent the old man to the hospital, ______?

A．weren"t they
B．didn"t they
C．wasn"t it
D．wasn"t he

2. ______of you left all those magazines strewn (撒落) on the floor like that?

A．Which
B．Who
C．What
D．Whoever

3. ______can this be that you are not aware of it happening.

A．Such gradual a process
B．Such a gradual process
C．So gradual a process
D．So a gradual process

4. She does not stick to her exercises and a balanced diet, but if she______, she would remain trim.

A．would do
B．had done
C．does
D．did

5. Neither Russia nor the United States______to discover a mutually acceptable plan for gradual disarmament.

A．have able
B．has able
C．have been able
D．has been able

6. ______late one night, I noticed a suspicious character loitering(閑逛，游蕩) near the house.

A．Having called on a friend
B．Calling on a friend
C．To call on a friend
D．To have called on a friend

7. The real trouble ______their lack of confidence in their abilities.

A．lies in
B．lies on
C．results in
D．leads to

8. She likes to tell people about her problems. She will talk to______to her.

A．a(chǎn)nybody will listen
B．everybody will listen
C．whoever will listen
D．whom will listen

9. There is no point______with him, since he has already made up his mind.

A．a(chǎn)rgue
B．to argue
C．in arguing
D．of arguing

10. He______a sum of money every week for his old age.

A．sets up
B．sets out
C．sets against
D．sets aside

11. As we can no longer wait for the delivery of our order, we have to______ it.

A．postpone
B．refuse
C．delay
D．cancel

12. When you become frightened, many physical changes occur within your body. Your heartbeat and responses quicken; your pupils dilate (擴(kuò)大) and______more light.

A．permit
B．a(chǎn)llow
C．a(chǎn)dmit
D．let

13. That contract, about ______ we had a disagreement last month, had now gone through.

A．whom
B．which
C．what
D．that

14. We must cherish experience______ at the cost of blood.

A．enquired
B．inquired
C．a(chǎn)cquired
D．required

15. You ______ me, because I didn"t say that.

A．must have misunderstood
B．must misunderstand
C．must be misunderstood
D．had to misunderstand

16. ______who would like to go on the trip should put their names on the list.

A．Those
B．These
C．Somebody
D．The ones

17. A bottle weighs less after air is taken out, ______proves that air has weight.

A．we
B．it
C．which
D．what

18. How long______?

A．you suppose did it last
B．do you suppose it lasted
C．did you suppose it last
D．you suppose it lasted

19. The residents, ______had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross.

A．a(chǎn)ll their homes
B．a(chǎn)ll of whose homes
C．a(chǎn)ll whose homes
D．a(chǎn)ll of their homes

20. The governess agreed to teach the temperamental child ______ she was given complete authority.

A．whether
B．for
C．that
D．provided

21. According to the periodic table, ______still some elements undiscovered.

A．there seem to be
B．it seems to be
C．it seems that
D．there seem

22. The farmer used wood to build a house______to store grain.

A．with
B．in which
C．which
D．when

23. A beam of light will not bend round the comers unless______to do so with the help of a reflecting device.

A．being done
B．made
C．to be made
D．having made

24. ______, the more severe the winters are.

A．The more north you go
B．The farther you go the north
C．The more you go north
D．The farther north you go

25. Vicky has been sad recently, for her plan to go to college______at the last moment.

A．fell out
B．fell behind
C．fell through
D．fell off

26. His debts had to be______after he committed suicide with his rifle.

A．laid off
B．written off
C．turned off
D．put off

27. The gentleman______a cherub (小天使) with his letter.

A．combined
B．included
C．kept
D．enclosed

28. At the meeting both sides exchanged their views on a wide______of topics they were interested in.

A．extent
B．number
C．collection
D．range

29. On Saturday afternoon, Mr. Green went to the market, ______ some bananas and visited his cousin.

A．bought
B．buying
C．to buy
D．buy

30. Frankly speaking, I" d rather you ______anything about it for the time being.

A．didn"t do
B．haven"t done
C．don"t do
D．have done

31. As I was just getting familiar with this job, I had ______to ask my boss.

A．many
B．most
C．more
D．much

32. Even those who had . ______or no training in science might have made their inventions if a groundwork had been laid by scientists years before.

A．little
B．much
C．some
D．a(chǎn)ny

33. She______her mother. They look almost the same!

A．takes over
B．takes in
C．takes after
D．takes up

34. There was a terrible noise______ the sudden burst of light.

A．followed
B．following
C．to be followed
D．being followed

二、2.

1.Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists" advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform. specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfied with their place where it is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.

Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A．You can always get help from, the specialists.
B．It is common sense that is the most important when choosing a dog.
C．You should decide what kind of dog you want.
D．Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too.

2.
What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?

A．The color of the dog.
B．The price of the dog.
C．Whether the dog will fit the environment.
D．Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.

3.
Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?

A．It must be trained so that it won"t bite.
B．It demands more food and space.
C．It needs more love and care.
D．It must be looked after carefully.

4.
Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old?

A．It"s easier to buy a baby dog under three months old.
B．They are less likely to be shy with human beings.
C．They are less likely to run away.
D．It"s easier for them to form. a relationship with their masters.

5.
The word" affection" ( line 11) means______.

A．love
B．effect
C．tie
D．relationship

7.Movies are the most popular form. of entertainment for millions of Americans. They go to the movies to escape their normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than their own. They may choose to see a particular film because they like the actors or because they have heard the film has a good story. But the main reason why people go to the movies is to escape.
  Sitting in a dark theater, watching the images on the screen, they enter another world that is real to them. They become involved in the lives of the characters in the movie, and for two hours, they forget all about their own problems. They are in a dream world where things often appear to be more romantic (浪漫的) and beautiful than in real life.
  The biggest "dream factories" are in Hollywood, the capital of the film industry. Each year, Hollywood studios make hundreds of movies that are shown all over the world. American movies are popular because they tell stories and they are well-made. They provide the public with heroes who do things the average person would like to do but often can"t. People have to cope with many problems and much trouble in real life, so they feel encouraged when they see the" good guys "win in the movies.

The Americans go to the movies mainly because they want______.

A．to enjoy a good story
B．to experience an exciting life
C．to see the actors and actresses
D．to escape their daily life

8.
Which of the following is people"s normal response to the movies they watch?

A．They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them.
B．They try to turn their dreams into reality.
C．They become so involved that they forget their own problems.
D．They are touched by the life stories of the actors and actresses.

9.
It is obvious that real life is ______.

A．less romantic than that in the movies
B．more romantic than that in the movies
C．a(chǎn)s romantic as that in the movies
D．filled with romantic stories

10.
The American movies are popular because ______.

A．they are well-made and the stories are interesting
B．the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like
C．the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations
D．good guys in the movies always win in the end

11.
People enjoy seeing the movies because they ______.

A．a(chǎn)re tired of their everyday lives
B．feel inspired by the heroic deeds of the good guys
C．want to see who win in the end
D．have to cope with many problems in their lives

13.A youngster"s social development has a profound effect on his academic progress. Kids who have trouble in getting along with their classmates can end up behind academically as well and have a higher chance of dropping out (退學(xué)). In the early grades especially, experts say, youngsters should be encouraged to work in groups rather than individually so that teachers can spot children who may be having problems making friends. "When children work on a project", says Lillian Kate , an educational professor at the University of Illinois, " they learn to work together, to disagree , to think, to take turns and lighten tensions. These skills can"t be learned through lecture. We all know people who have wonderful technical skills but don"t have any social skills. Relationships should be the first R.
  At a certain age, children are also learning to judge themselves in relation to others. For most children, school marks the first time that their goals are not set by an internal clock but by the outside world. Just as a 1-year-old struggling to walk, a 6-year-old is struggling to meet adults" expectations. "Young kids don"t know how to distinguish between effort and ability, "says Professor Hill, an early-childhood educator for the state of New Jersey, " If they try hard to do something and fail, they may conclude that they will never be able to accomplish a particular task. The effects of obvious methods comparison such as posting grades can be serious, " says Hills, "a child who has had his confidence really damaged needs a rescue operation".

The author seems to think that a kid "s poor relationship with his classmates would

A．have negative effects on his study
B．develop his individualism but limit his intelligence
C．eventually lead to his leaving school
D．have nothing to do with his achievements in a course

14.
In the first paragraph, the word" spot" means______.

A．teach
B．help
C．find
D．treat

15.
For most children, school makes them understand ______.

A．that it is society rather than individual that, decides one"s future
B．that they can meet the social needs
C．that one"s effort and one"s ability can be two quite different matters
D．that social needs and individual needs have nothing in common

16.
Which of the following is most unlikely for the author to do?

A．To talk to the students who have mental problems.
B．To help students develop a feeling of self-respect.
C．To keep a student from playing alone.
D．To announce a student"s scores in public.

17.
Which of the following is the major concern of the passage about a student"s needs?

A．Individualism and cooperation.
B．Academic success and independent thinking.
C．Socialization and feeling of confidence.
D．Intelligence and respect.

19.How can we get rid of garbage (垃圾) ? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs?
  These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that man might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source, and at the same time it can save the land to hold garbage.
  For a long time, people buried garbage or dumped (傾倒) it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. However, garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas, but they are chemically similar to these fossil(化石) fuels. As we use up our fossil-fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.
  Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the cities garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil.
  Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.

What two problems can man solve by burning garbage?

A．The shortage of energy and air pollution.
B．The shortage of energy and the land to hold garbage.
C．Air pollution and the shortage of fossil fuel.
D．Air pollution and the shortage of land to hold garbage.

20.
Which of the following is NOT the result of burning garbage?

A．The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.
B．The heat produced is used to boil water.
C．The steam produced is used to make electricity.
D．The steam produced is used to heat buildings.

21.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A．About 2 million metric tons of garbage is burned in France each year.
B．In a modern society, more and more garbage is produced each year.
C．Using garbage is a good way to solve the problem of energy shortage.
D．It will be too expensive to use garbage as an energy source.

22.
What is the author"s attitude?

A．Delighted.
B．Sad.
C．Agreeing.
D．Disagreeing.

23.
The best title for the passage may be______.

A．Garbage and the Earth
B．Fossil Fuel and Garbage
C．Land and Garbage
D．Garbage—Energy Source

三、3.Cloze

1.One summer night, on my way home from work I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre would be air-conditioned and I couldn"t face my【56】apartment. Sitting in the theatre I had to look through the【57】between the two tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the【58】every time she leaned over to talk to him,【59】he leaned over to kiss her. Why do Americans display such【60】in a public place? I thought the movie would be good for my English, but【61】it turned out, it was an Italian movie.【62】about an hour I decided to give up on the movie and【63】on my popcorn. I"ve never understood why they give you so much popcorn ! It tasted pretty good,【64】. After a while I heard【65】more of the romantic sounding Italians. I just heard【66】of the popcorn crunching between my teeth. My thought started to【67】. I remembered when I was in South Korea, I【68】to watch Kojak on TV frequently. He spoke perfect Korean—I was really amazed. He seemed,【69】like a good friend to me. I saw him again in New York speaking【70】English instead of perfect Korean. He didn"t even have a Korean accent and I【71】like I had been betrayed. When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English.【72】we had begun to learn a few words, my mother suggested that we all should speak English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became very【73】and we all seemed to avoid each other. We sat at the dinner table in silence, preferring not to【74】in a difficult language. Mother tried to say something in English but it【75】out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to forget it I We"ve been speaking Korean at home ever since.
(56)

A．hot
B．warm
C．cool
D．heated

2.(57)

A．crack
B．opening
C．break
D．blank

3.(58)

A．view
B．a(chǎn)ngle
C．space
D．a(chǎn)spect

4.(59)

A．whenever
B．a(chǎn)nd
C．while
D．or

5.(60)

A．a(chǎn)ttention
B．a(chǎn)ffection
C．motion
D．a(chǎn)ttraction

6.(61)

A．what
B．when
C．a(chǎn)s
D．since

7.(62)

A．After
B．Within
C．For
D．Over

8.(63)

A．fix
B．chew
C．taste
D．concentrate

9.(64)

A．too
B．though
C．still
D．certainly

10.(65)

A．no
B．a(chǎn)ny
C．few
D．much

11.(66)

A．tone
B．voice
C．sound
D．rhythm

12.(67)

A．wonder
B．image
C．depart
D．wander

13.(68)

A．used
B．happened
C．turned
D．enjoyed

14.(69)

A．then
B．until
C．because
D．therefore

15.(70)

A．a(chǎn)rtificial
B．informal
C．practical
D．perfect

16.(71)

A．looked
B．felt
C．a(chǎn)ppeared
D．seemed

17.(72)

A．If
B．While
C．Once
D．Before

18.(73)

A．quiet
B．empty
C．stiff
D．calm

19.(74)

A．saying
B．uttering
C．telling
D．speaking

20.(75)

A．made
B．worked
C．got
D．came

四、4.Writing

0.   This part is to test your ability in practical writing. Now you are required to write a composition on the topic " The Adaptation of the Classics" according to the information given in Chinese. Your writing should contain 100 to 120 words and you should write it on the Answer Sheet.
1．近年，許多經(jīng)典名著被改寫(xiě)成各種版本以供大眾娛樂(lè)；
2．這種現(xiàn)象產(chǎn)生的原因；
3．經(jīng)典名著被改寫(xiě)可能產(chǎn)生的問(wèn)題。
           The Adaptation Of the Classics