《开放英语3》期末考试模拟试题1.doc

开放英语3期末考试模拟试题1第一部分：英语知识运用（共10小题：每题2分，满20分）此部分共有10个没完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有四个选择，请你从A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出正确答案。1. -Would you like to have dinner with us this evening? -_C_. A. OK, but I have to go to a meeting now B. No, I cant C. Sorry, but this evening I have to go to the airport to meet my parents D. I dont know 2. - Hi, is Mary there, please? -_A_. A. Hold on. Ill get her B. No, she isnt here C. Yes. she lives here D. Yes, what do you want3. - Please help yourself to the fish.-_A_. A. Thanks, but I dont like fish B. Sorry, I cant help C. Well, fish dont suit me D. No, I cant4. - Hurry up please, or Ill be late. -_B_. A. Sorry sir, but the traffic is thick now B. Well, its alright, sir C. How can you say that, sir? D. Oh, we are going the right way5. - Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the airport?-_B_. A. Dont ask that B. Sorry, Im a stranger here C. No, I cant say that D. No, youre driving too fast 6. -How about a date to the movies tonight, Jane? -_B_. A. I dont think so B. Im sorry. I have to drive my mother home tonight C. Never mind D. Take it easy7. - Are you ready to order desert, please? -_D_.A. Yes, please B. Please dont order it C. No, dont mention it D. Yes, Id like to have some chocolate cake8. - Did Tom tell you to water the flowers? - _C_. A. No. And so did I B. No. And neither did I C. He did. And so I did D. He did. And so do I9. - Shall we sit up here on the grass or down there near the water? -_A_. A. Id rather stay here if you dont mind B. Sorry, I dont like neither C. Certainly, why not? D. Yes, we like these two places10. -Would you mind changing seats with me? -_C_. A. Yes. you can B. Of course, I like to C. No. I dont mind D. Certainly. please do第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）此部分共有4篇短文，每篇短文后有五个问题，每个问题后有四个选项，请你从A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出正确答案。Passage 1For any Englishman, there can never be any discussion as to who is the worlds greatest dramatist(剧作家). Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the work of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeares writings that have become part of the common property of the English-speaking people, Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we used, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of Hamlet and complained that it was full of well-known proverbs and quotations. Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, makes full use of the great resourcesof the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal use of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand. There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it. Such a study is well worth tile effort ( it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage, and tile meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeares clay. 11. English people_C_. A. have never discussed who is the worlds greatest dramatist B. never discuss any discuss concerning the worlds greatest dramatist C. are sure who is the worlds greatest dramatist D. do not care who is the worlds greatest poet and dramatist12. Every Englishman knows_A_. A. more or less about Shakespeare B. Shakespeare. but only slightly C. all Shakespeares writings D. only the name of the greatest English writer13. Which of the following is true?B A. We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeares writings. B. Shakespeares writings have become the property of those who are learning to speak English. C. It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words they use. D. All the words people use are taken from the writings of Shakespeare.14. What does the word proverb mean?A A. Familiar sayings. B. Shakespeares plays. C. Complaints. D. Actors and actresses.15. Why is it worthwhile to study tile various ways in which Shakespeare used English?B A. English words have changed a lot since Shakespeares time. B. By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language. C. English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeares time.D. Beginners may have difficulty learning some aspects of English usage.Passag 2Trees are useful to man in three very important ways: they provide him wood and other products; they give him shade; and they help to prevent drought (干旱) and floods. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important. In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers. Two thousand years ago, a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire but, without its trees, its soil became bare and poor. When the empire fell to pieces, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation. Even where a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult sometimes to make the people realize this. They cut down the trees but are too careless to plant and look after new trees. So, unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests slowly disappear. This does not only mean that there will be fewer trees. The results are even more serious: for where there are trees, their roots break the soil up, allowing tile rain to sink in, and also bind the soil. This prevents the soil from being washed away. But where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, and this causes floods and the rain carries away the rich topsoil in which crops grow. When all the topsoil is gone, nothing remains but worthless desert.16. Trees are useful to man mainly in three ways, the most important of which is that they can_D_. A. keep him from the hot sunshine B. enable him to build warships C. make him draw quick profit from them D. protect him from droughts and floods 17. Its a great pity that_C_. A. man is only interested in building empires B. man is eager to profit from trees C. man hasnt realized the importance of trees to him D. man hasnt found out that he has lost all trees18. Sooner or later the forests will disappear_D_. A. unless a country has a plenty supply of trees B. unless people stop cutting down their trees C. unless all people are taught the importance of planting trees D. unless tile government punishes those who cut trees instead of planting them19. The word bind ill Paragraph 5 means_D_. A. to wash away B. to make wet C. to make slay together D. to improve20. When there is a heavy rain, trees can help to prevent floods, as they can_C_. A. keep rain from falling down to soft ground B. cause the soil to allow rainwater to sink in C. prevent the soil from being washed away l). make the topsoil stick togetherPassag 3When Mrs. Joseph Groeger died recently in Vienna. Austria, people asked the obvious, Why did she live to be 107 Answers were provided by a survey conducted among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100. Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority had lived most of their lives in cities. In spite of the citys image as an unhealthy place, city living often provides benefits that country living can lack. One factor seems lo be important to the longevity (长寿) of those interviewed. This factor is exercise. In the cities it is often faster to walk short distances than to wait for a bus. Even taking public transportation often requires some walking. Smaller apartment houses have no elevators(电梯)，and so people must climb stairs. City people can usually walk to local supermarkets. Since parking spaces are hard to find, there is often no alternative to walking. On the other hand, those who live in the country and suburbs do not have to walk every day. In fact, the opposite is often true. To go to school, work, or almost anywhere else, they must ride in cars.21. The Vienna survey may help to explain_C_. A. the complaints of people in apartment houses B. the cause of Mrs. Groegers death C. the longevity of people like Mrs. Groeger D. the image of cities in general22. The purpose of the second paragraph is to list some_B_. A. benefits of walkingB. occasions for walking iii city life C. comments made by city people D. problems of city living23. To reach the third floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful_B_. A. to take the elevator B. to walk up the stairs C. to ride in a car D. to find till alternative to walking24. People who live in the country probably do more driving than walking because_A_. A. they dont live near business areas B. they dont need the exercise C. they never have parking problems D. they cant afford to take the bus25. A conclusion that can be drawn from this passage is that_D_. A. air pollution is not serious B. anyone can live to be 107 C. country people should move to the city D. walking is a healthful exercisePassage 4The Gobi Desert ., in the north of China, is now seven times bigger than Britain. China has large desert areas and much of its agricultural land is being threatened by desertification, which is getting worse, in addition, soil erosion has led to a huge loss of farmland and the drying up of rivers. Consequently, the livelihoods of 35 million people are being threatened. Furthermore it is even affecting cities. The nearest sand dune is less than 100 miles from Beijing, where unpleasant sandstorms are becoming more frequent. The worse the situation, the more pressure there is on the government to take action. The reasons for the changes are complex. It is clear that pollution of the air and water by factories is affecting the environment. Trees and other vegetation die, mad so soil is eroded. The more trees that die, the less water is held in the earth. The need for wood for fuel and buildings leads to further deforestation, which causes further soil erosion, local farmers find it more and more difficult to make a living. They end up using inefficient farming methods, which again leads to soil erosion. The Government is carrying out anti-desertification projects, including the creation of a forest hell around deserts. The tree planting campaign, known as the Great Green Wall, is meant to protect Beijing from sandstorms. China hopes to control the expansion of desert land by the year 2010 and plans to establish a protected eco-system in desert areas by 2050.26. Britain isAA. one eighth of the size of the Gobi Desert13. 20% of the size o! ChinaC. as big as the Gobi desertD. bigger than Gobi desert27. The total desert area of China is -B-A. decreasing 13. remaining constantC. not mentioned in the text 13. ira-reusing28. The trees die becauseBA. the soil is poor 15. the sir and water is pollutedC. they get diseases D. they are not well planted by people29. The Chinese government is planting trees around AA. the desertsB. ChinaC. BeijingD. the north of China30. The expansion of desert land CA. will definitely be controlled by Z010wont he controlled by 2010C. should be controlled by 2010D. must be controlled by 2010 第三部分：词汇和结构（共25小题，每小题一分，满分25分）第一节：此小节共有15个未完成的句子，针对每个句子中未完成的部分有四个选择，请你从A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出正确答案。31. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy _C_ for her examination.A. to prepare B. to be preparedC. preparing D. being prepared32. The computer doesnt work well, so something _C_ wrong.A. can have gone B. should have goneC. must have gone D. ought to have gone33. Although Mary is satisfied with her success, she wonders _C_ will happen to her private life.A. how B. who C. what D. that34. If the whole program _D_ beforehand, a great deal of time and memory would have been lost.A. was not planned B. were not plannedC. would not planned D. had not been planned.35. Great changes _A_ in our institute in the last few years. A. have taken place B. has taken place C. took place D. had taken place36. I dont know why she avoids _A_ her opinion on the subject. A. to give B. to be given C. giving D. being given37. Her sun-tanned face suggested that she _B_ in excellent health. A. be B. is C. was D. were38. Ever since the Smiths moved to the suburbs a year ago, they _B_ better health. A. could have enjoyed B. had enjoyed C. have been enjoying D. are enjoying 39. I _D_ going to the doctor, but I wish I hadnt. A. pick out B. make out C. give off D. put off40. Young children often cant _A_ between TV programs and commercials. A. separate B. distinguish C. compare D. contrast41. The morning paper _C_ a story about demonstrations in New York and Washington D.C. A. carried B. extended C. brought D. took42. How close parents are to their children _B_ a strong influence on the character of the children. A. have B. having C. has D. to have43. _D_ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all. A. When compared B. Compare C. While comparing D. Comparing44. I suppose by the time I come back in ten years time all these old houses _A_ down. A. will have been pulled B. will be pulling C. will have pulled D. will be pulled45. From now on I want to keep myself _C_ of how things are going on with you. A. to inform B. informing C. informed D.be informed第二节：此小节共有10 个空白处，针对每个空白处有四个选择，请你从A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出正确答案。He has been proclaimed the finest mind alive, the greatest genius of the late 20th century, and Einsteins heir(继承人). Known to millions, 46 A , for his book A brief History of Time(时间简史), Stephen Hawking is a star scientist in more ways than one. His gift 47 B revealing the mysteries of the universe in a style that non-scientists can enjoy 48 D Hawking an instant celebrity (名人) and his book a bestseller in both Britain and America. it has 49. B in the Guinness Book of Records for spending 184 weeks in The Sunday Times top-ten lists, and has sold more than five million copies worldwide -virtually unheard-of suc