湖北普通专升本英语模拟试题(二)

1、湖北普通专升本英语模拟试题(二)Part I Vocabulary and Structure1 .The boy s father bought him a large toy train .A) which to play with B) to play with it C) to play with D) at which to play2 .you poor record in school, we think you should study harder.A) In view of B) In charge of C) In spite of D) In case of3 .The

2、re are more than fifty proposals at the conference.A) discussed B) to be discussed C) discussing D) having been discussed4 .Police have to the public to come forward with any information which mighthelp them in their inquiries.A) urged B) claimed C) appealed D) called1.1 am sorry I your glasses off

3、the desk when I was wiping it.A) drew B) hit C) struck D) knocked6 .Why don t you have a night out? It would take your off your worries.A) cares B) heart C) head D) mind7 .Some hard plastics can be metals in manufacturing machine parts.A) substituted for B) taken the place of C) replaced in D) given

4、 way to8 .His understanding made a deep impression the young girl.A) in B) on C) for D) to9 .They have been trying to arrive at a practical solution the problem.A) in B) to C) on D) with10.In many American families, parents feel that children should make important decisions .A) to themselves B) on t

5、hemselves C) of themselves D) by themselves11.There is hardly an environment on earth somespecies of animal or otherhas not adapted successfully.A) to which B) wherever C) so that D) as to12.Some metals are better conductors of electricity than others means thatthe former have atom that contain more

6、 free electron than the latter.A) that B) this C) which D) it13 .A good friend is one who will you when you are in trouble.A) stand for B) stand by C) stand up to D) stand up with14 .The speaker his notes before the lecture.A) ran down B) ran into C) ran out D) ran over15.1 find this treatment very

7、to my health.A) advisable B) invaluable C) beneficial D) worthy16 .Don t have him for a friend. He s a criminal.A) anything but B) but for C) rather than D) nothing but17 .Most doctors recognize that medicine is .A) an art as much it is a science B) as much an art as it is a scienceC) as an art as m

8、uch it is science D) much an art as it is a science18.As a president, his views are treated with respect when he isinterviewed.A) prior B) previous C) late D) former19.1 t is highly desirable that a new president for this college.A) appointed B) be appointed C) is appointed D) has been appointed20.T

9、he supply of electric power to Madrid and neighboring districts has had to be .A) weakened B) omitted C) restricted D) lowered21.1 f the earth suddenly spinning, we would all fly off it.A) had stopped B) stopped C) has stopped D) would stop22.Is it advisable to our body to the sunlight.A) reveal B)

10、display C) expose D) show23 .He demanded that we explain what was happening,?A) hadn ' t we B) didn ' t we C) hadn ' t he D) didn' t he24 .It was impossible to avoid by the stormy weather.A) being much affected B) to be much affected C) having much affected D) to have been much affec

11、ted25 .in England. Anne Bradstreet both admired and imitated several English poets.A) Having born and educated B) To be born and educated C) Since born and educated D) Born and educated26 .After searching for half an hour,she realized that her glasses on thetable all the time.A) had been lying B) ha

12、d been lain C) have been lying D) were lain27 .They hurried there only to find the meeting cancelled. In fact, they at all.A) might not have gone B) mustn ' t have gone C) needn ' t have gone D) wouldn ' t have gone28 .The time has come we can make extensive use of nuclear energy.A) when

13、 B) while C) as D) since29 .Hardly the helicopter when the waiting crowd ran toward it.A) had ., landed B) has ., landed C) did., land D) was., landing30 .the punishment was unjust. Helen accepted it without complaint.A) However B) So long as C) Even though D) SincePart II ClozeWhat do we mean by a

14、perfect English pronunciation? In one _31_ there are as many different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. _32_ two speakersspeak in exactly the same _33 一, we can always hear differences _34_ them, andthe pronunciation of English _35a great deal in different geographical _36_ Howdo we dec

15、ide what sort of English to use as a 37 This is not a question that can be _38 in the same. Way for all foreign learners of English _39_ you livein a part of the world, _40_ India or West Africa, where there is a long _41_of speaking English for general communication purposes, you should 42 to acqui

16、rea good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be a _43_ in thesecircumstances to use as a model BBCEnglish or 44 of the sort. Onthe other hand, if you live in a country _45_ there is no traditional use of English, you musttake 46 your model some form of 47 English pronunciation. It do

17、es not 48 very much which form you choose. The most _49 way is to take as your model thetort of English you can _50_most often.31 .A) meaning B) case C) sense D) situation32 .A) Not B) None C) No D) Nor33 .A) way B) form C) sort D) type34 .A) from B) among C) of D) between35 .A) varies B) changes C)

18、 shifts D) alters36 .A) parts B) areas C) countries D) spaces37 .A) direction B) model C) symbol D) guide38 .A) given B) responded C) answered D) satisfied39 .A) Because B) When C) Whether D) If40 .A) like B) in C) as D) near41 .A) tradition B) use C) custom D) habit42 .A) propose B) aim C) select D

19、) tend43 .A) fashion B) nonsense C) mistake D) possibility44 .A) everything B) nothing C) things D) anything45 .A) that B) where C) which D) wherever46 .A) as B) with C) on D) to47 .A) practical B) domestic C) new D) native48 .A) care B) affect C) matter D) trouble49 .A) sensitive B) effective C) or

20、dinary D) careful50 .A) listen B) find C) notice D) hearPart III Reading ComprehensionPassage OneQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The question of whether our government should promote science and technologyor the liberal arts in higher education isn't an either orproposition

21、 ( 命题) ,although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance oftechnical training, but also asserts that the study of thehumanities (

22、 人文学科)and social sciences must remain central components of America's educational system at all levels. Both areas arc critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society. becomeinnovative ( 创新的)leaders, andbenefit from the spiritual enrichment that the refle

23、ction on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates' job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under

24、these circumstances, it's natural to look for what may appear to be the most“ practical ” way out of the problem: "Major in a subject designed to get you a job ” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “ soft ”

25、often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, stu

26、dents should be prepared not just for their first job. but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment w

27、ill be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to draw upon everyavailable tool and insight -picked up from science, arts, and technology to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that presentthemselves, will be helpful to them and the

28、 United States.51. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A) STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B) The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C) The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students' spiritual life.D) Hi

29、gher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.52. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A) Their interest in relevant subjects. C) The quality of education to receive.B) The academic value of the courses. D) Their chances of getting a good job.53. What d

30、oes the author say about the so-called soft subjects?A) They benefit students in their future life.B) They broaden students' range of interests.C) They improve students communication skills.D) They are essential to students healthy growth.54. What kind of job applicants do employers look for?A)

31、Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.B) Those who are good at solving practical problems.C) Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.D) Those who have received a well-rounded education.55. What advice does the author give to college students?A) Seize opportunities to tap their po

32、tential. C) Prepare themselves for different job options.B) Try to take a variety of practical courses. D) Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems.Passage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Libraries are my world. I've been a patron （老主顾 ） all my life, and for thepast

33、 nine years I've worked at multiple libraries and archives in and around Detroit. The library as an institution has many roles, but as our country struggles through an economic crisis, I have watched the library where I work evolve into a career and business center, a community gathering place a

34、nd a bastion （堡垒 ） of hope.In the spring of 2007 I got a library internship（ 实习生的位置） at the SouthfieldPublic Library （SPL）, just north of Detroit. Summers atSPL were usually slow, butthat year, we experienced a library that was asbusy as science-fair project week,midterms or tax season. Yet patrons

35、weren't looking for Mosby s Nursing DrugReference or tax return forms. They were coming for information on growing their small business.I interpreted people's interest in our business collection as the first step to pursuing their dreams, but these patrons were not motivated by dreams. They

36、were responding to reality, and they were looking for Plan B.Things worsened in 2008, and in 2009 the economic crisis continues to plague Michigan. Last year, we put up a display with a variety of job resources that we restocked every hour. Each night the library closed, the display was bare. While

37、we normally keep displays up for a week, we kept the job resources display up for months.Then there's the tightening credit market. People see the writing on the wall and they want to get educated. They can't afford a financial adviser, but checking books out is free. Someof the most popular

38、 titles now are Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Think and Grow Rich, and Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan.The economic downturn affects us all. I have had to work long hours and don't get to see much of my boyfriend or experience any kind of social life lately, but I am thankful to be in a position where I

39、 can help people overcome this struggle. In Michigan, we haven't lost hope. As long as there are libraries here, there will always be hope.56. What changes has the current economic crisis brought to the library?A） It has opened its age-old archives to the general public.B） It has become a job an

40、d business information center.C） It has evolved into a place for business transactions.D） It has had to cut its budget to get through the crisis.57. What does the author say about the Southfield Public Library in the summer of 2007?A) It was overflowing with visitors.B) It launched a science project

41、 series.C) It added many books on business to its collection.D) It was full of people seeking information on drugs.58. What can be inferred from people's strong interest in the library's business collection?A) They think it is now time to realize their dreams.B) They find economics helpful i

42、n tiding over the crisis.C) They consider it a trend to start their own business.D) They are concerned about the worsening economy.59. Why were there no more job resources on display by the end of the day?A) The library staff could not do the restocking quickly enough.B) People competed with each ot

43、her for the jobs listed in the ads.C) People were much interested in the job resources on display.D) All the materials on display were free of charge to the jobless.60. How did the author feel about working in the library?A) She felt contented to be in a position to render help.B) She felt pleased t

44、o be able to give hope to the jobless.C) She felt rewarded to have gained a lot of experience.D) She felt sorry to miss the social life she used to enjoy.Passage ThreeQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.A recent global survey of 2 000 high-net-worth individuals found that 60%were n

45、ot planning on a traditional retirement. Among US participants, 75% expected to continue working in some capacity even after stepping away from full-time jobs. "Many of these people made their wealth by doing something they're passionate （有激情的） about," says Daniel Egan, head of behavio

46、ral finance for Barclays Wealth Americas. "Given the choice, they prefer to continue working." Barclays calls these people “ nevertirees ” .Unlike many Americans compelled into early retirementby company restrictions,the average nevertiree often has no one forcinghis hand. If 106-year-old

47、investorIrving Kahn, head of his own family firm, wants to keep coming to work every day, who's going to stop him?Seventy-eight-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg s job security is guaranteed in the Constitution.It may seem that these elderly people are trying to cheat death. In

48、fact, they are. And it s working. Howard Friedman, a professor at UC Riverside, found in his research that those who work hardest and are successful in their careers often live the longest lives. "People are generally being given bad advice to slow down, take it easy, stop worrying, and retire

49、to Florida， " he says. He described one studyparticipant, still working at the age of 100, who was recently disappointed toseehis son retire."We're beginning to see a change in how people view retirement， " says GeorgeLeeson, co-director of the Institute of Population Ageing at Ox

50、ford. Where once retirement was seen as a brief reward after a long strugglethrough some miserablejob, it is now akin （近似） to being cast aside. What Leeson terms "the Warren Buffett effect" is becoming more broadly appealing as individuals come to "view retirement as not simply being

51、linked to economic productivity but also about contribution."Observers are split on whether this is a wholly good thing. On the one hand, companies and financial firms can benefit from the wisdom of a resilient （坚韧的）chief. On the other, the new generation can find it more difficult to advancean

52、 argument that typically holds little sway to a nevertiree.61. What do we learn about the so-called“ nevertirees ”？A） They are passionate about making a fortune.B） They have no choice but to continue working.C） They love what they do and choose not to retire.D） They will not retire unless they are c

53、ompelled to.62. What do Irving Kahn and Ruth Bader Ginsburg have in common?A) Neither of them is subject to forced retirement.B) Neither of them desires reward for their work.C) Both cling to their positions despite opposition.D) Both are capable of coping with heavy workloads.63. What is the findin

54、g of Howard Friedman s research?A) The harder you work, the bigger your fortune will be.B) The earlier you retire, the healthier you will be.C) Elderly people have to slow down to live longer.D) Working at an advanced age lengthens people s life.64. What is the traditional view of retirement accordi

55、ng to the passage?A) It means a burden to the younger generation.B) It is a symbol of a mature and civilized society.C) It is a compensation for one's life-long hard work.D) It helps increase a nation s economic productivity.65. What do critics say about "nevertirees"?A) They are an ob

56、stacle to a company s development.B) They lack the creativity of the younger generation.C) They cannot work as efficiently as they used to.D) They prevent young people from getting ahead.Short Answer QuestionsDirections:In this part there is a short passage-with five questions or incomplete statemen

57、ts. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words).As researchers learn more about how children s intelligence develops, they areincreasingly surprised by the power of parents. The power of the school has been re

58、placed by the home. To begin with, all the factors which are part of intelligence the child s understanding of language, learning patterns, curiosity areestablished well before the child enters school at the age of six. Study after study has shown that even after school begins, children s achievements have been far more influenced by parents than by teachers. This is particularly true about learning that is language-related. The school rath