学位英语考试模拟题

1、北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试：拟试题一Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. 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 t

2、he corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.What exactly is a lie? Is it anything we say which we know is untrue? Or is it something more than that? For example, suppose a friend wants to borrow some m

3、oney from you. You say “I wish I could help you but Im short of money myself.” In fact, you are not short of money but your friend is in the habit of not paying his debt and you dont want to hurt his feelings by reminding him of this. Is this rally a lie?Professor Jerald Jellison of the University o

4、f Southern California has made a scientific study of lying. (76)According to him, women are better liars than men, particularly when telling a “white lie”, such as when a woman at a party tells another woman that she likes her dress when she really thinks it looks awful. However, this is only one si

5、de of the story. Other researchers say that men are more likely to tell more serious lies, such as making a promise which they have no intension of fulfilling. This is the kind of lie politicians and businessmen are supposed to be particularly skilled at: the lie from which the liar hopes to profit

6、or gain in some way.Research has also been done into the way peoples behavior changes in a number of small, apparently unimportant ways when they lie. It has been found that if they are sitting down at the time, they tend to move about in their chairs more than usual. To the trained observer they ar

7、e saying “I wish I were somewhere else now.” They also tend to touch certain parts of the face more often, in particular the nose. One explanation of this may be that lying causes a slight increase in blood pressure. The tip of the nose is very sensitive to such changes and the increased pressures m

8、ake it itch. Another gesture which gives liars away is what the writer Desmond Morris in his book Manwatching calls “the mouth cover”.(77)He says there are several typical forms of this, such as covering part of the mouth with the fingers, touching the upper-lip or putting a finger of the hand at on

9、e side of the mouth. Such a gesture can be understood as an unconscious attempt on the part of the liar to stop himself or herself from lying.Of course, such gestures as rubbing the nose or covering the mouth, or moving about in a chair cannot be taken as proof that the speaker is lying. They simply

10、 tend to occur more frequently in this situation. It is not one gesture alone that gives the liar away but a whole number of things, and in particular the context in which the lie is told. 1. According to the passage, a “white lie” seems to be a lie A. that other people believeB. that other people d

11、ont believeC. told in order to avoid offending someoneD. told in order to take advantage of someone2. Research suggests that women A. are better at telling less serious lies than men areB. generally lie far more than men doC. lie at parties more often than men doD. often make promises they intend to

12、 break3. Researchers find that when a person tells lies A. his blood pressure increases measurablyB. he looks very seriousC. he tends to make some small changes in his behaviorD. he uses his unconscious mind4. One reason people sometimes rub their noses when they lie is that A. they wish they were s

13、omewhere elseB. the nose is sensitive to physical changes caused by lyingC. they want to cover their mouthsD. they are trying to stop themselves from telling lies5. The tone of this passage tells us that the writer A. hates to lieB. enjoys lyingC. often tells a lieD. tries to analyze lying Passage 2

14、Question 6 to 10 are based on the following passage.(78) Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time: if corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and

15、 the language those around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other peoples. In the same way, children learning to do all the other things they learn to do without being taughtto walk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicyclecompare their own performances with t

16、hose of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes and correct them for himself. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unle

17、ss he was made to. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what his word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book.

18、 Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells that he cant find the way to get the right answer. Let the children learn what all educated persons must some day learn, how to measure their own understanding,

19、how to know what they know or do not know. 6. According to the passage, which of the following is the best way for children to learn things? A. Listening to skilled peoples advice. B. Asking older people many questions. C. Making mistakes and having them corrected. D. Doing what other people do.7. T

20、he writer think teachers should NOT . A. give children correct answers B. allow children to make mistakes C. point out childrens mistakes to them D. let children mark their own work8. According to the writer, teachers in school should . A. allow children to learn from each other B. point out childre

21、ns mistakes whenever found C. correct childrens mistakes as soon as possible D. give children more book knowledge9. According to the passage, learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are . A. different from learning other skills B. the same as learning other skills C. more important than oth

22、er skills D. not really important skills 10. The title of this passage could probably be .A. Let Us Teachers Stop WorkB. Let Us Make Children LearnC. Let Children Correct Their ExercisesD. Let Children Learn By ThemselvesPassage 3Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:(79) John had boug

23、ht a packet of cigarettes just before we caught the train and he offered me one as we settled ourselves in our compartment. We were on our way back from a camping holiday；we had lived rough for over a fortnight and even a cigarette was a luxury at that moment.I felt in my pocket for a box of matches

24、, but could not find any.“I havent got any either,” said John.Sitting opposite to us was a man whose face was hidden by a newspaper.“Excuse me, sir,” said John, leaning across. “Could you give me a light, please?”The newspaper was lowered to reveal a rather elderly man with a stern face.“This is a n

25、o smoking compartment,” the man said. He indicated the notice near the window. We apologized and put away our unlit cigarettes.(80) The man went on, in a rather more kindly way, to warn us against the dangers of smoking. “I speak as a doctor,” he concluded, and after that he went back to reading his

26、 newspaper.When he got out a few stations later, he left his newspaper behind him. We picked it up, eager to find out what had happened while we were on holiday. “Just look at this,” remarked John, pointing to a photograph. “its the man who was sitting opposite us.” Underneath the photograph was an

27、account of a lunatic (精神病者) who had recently escaped. It appeared that he liked to pretend to be a doctor.11.The friends had spent their holiday _.A. on a boat B. in a tent C. on a farm D. with an aunt12. Their holiday had lasted _.A. more than two weeks B. just two weeksC. less than two weeks D. a

28、week or two13. The man _.A. threw his newspaper away B. offered them his newspaper C. dropped his newspaperD. did not take his newspaper with him14. The two friends read the newspaper _.A. in a hurry B. with great interest C. to pass the time D. to look at the pictures15. The mans photograph was in

29、the newspaper because he was _.A. a doctor B. a spaceman C. a madman D. an actorPart Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part, there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then

30、mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.16. B the fact that the area had been hit by the severest drought in twenty years, a fairly good harvest was gathered in. A. In spite of=B B. Despite C. In spite that D. Despite of17. I objected the meeting witho

31、ut him. A. to have B. to having C. having D. have18. There was no sense him to come early since everything was ready. A. to ask B. to have asked C. in asking D. being asking 19. her inexperience, she has done quite a good job. A. Provided B. Given C. Seen D. Suppose20. The movie star with your siste

32、r, didnt he? A. was used to dance B. used to dancing C. used to dance D. was used to dancing21. Every means since then.A. has been trying B. have been trying C. have been tried D. has been tried 22. “Id like to buy an expensive camera.” “Well, we have several models for you .”A. to be chosen from B.

33、 of choice C. to choose from D. for choosing23. The picture reminds me the time we spent together in New York. A. of B. in C. for D. to 24. I owe you some money. Let me pay you now. A. back B. for C. in D. to 25. Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his research work that he felt lonely. A

34、. nothing but B. anything but C. all but D. everything but26. , the new electronic device they designed is now in regular operation.A. With the solved problem B. With this problem being solved C. With the problem solved D. With this problem to solve 27. We are looking forward to to the lecture by th

35、e famous professor.A. send B. be sent C. being sent D. sending 28. I suddenly realized that he was trying to quarrelling with me.A. consider B. enjoy C. avoid D. prevent29. It was not a serious accident; our car needs only some repairs.A. major B. secondary C. minor D. primary30. Weve sugar. Ask Mrs

36、. Jones to lend us some.A. run away with B. run down C. run off D. run out of31. It is necessary that an efficient worker his work on time.A. accomplishes B. can accomplishC. accomplish D. has accomplished32. Mother insisted that . A. they are to be back before nine in the evening B. they ought to b

37、e back before nine in the evening C. they be back before nine in the evening D. they had to be back before nine in the evening33. can be judged from her eyes, she has no personal hostility to us. A. It B. As C. Which D. That34. The politician urged that all citizens to the polls on election day. A.

38、had gone B. went C. must go D. go35. No one doubts he is the best leader in the company. A. whether B. if C. what D. that 36. Frankly speaking, Id rather you anything about it for the time being. A. didnt do B. havent C. didnt D. have done37. Henry looked very much when he was caught cheating in the

39、 biology exam. A. discouraged B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. bewildered38. The Anti-Japanese War in 1937 and it eight years. A. was broken out; lasted B. broke out; lasted C. broke; remained D. had been broken out; kept39. Hardly had he finished his speech the audience started cheering. A. then B

40、. when C. than D. as40. The child was immediately after supper.A. so tired that he went to bed B. enough tired to go to beC. too tired to go to bed D. very tired, he went to bed 41. I did not choose any of the three ways, because I found satisfactory.A. neither of them B. either of them C. none of t

41、hem D. none of it 42. How we a chance to visit your great country!A. looked for B. longed for C. waited for D. went for 43. Dont to let me know if there is anything I can do for you.A. reject B. prevent C. hesitate D. refuse44. Children shouldnt leave their toys on the floor. They should .A. put out

42、 them B. put off them C. put them away D. put them off45. The traveler brought back some of the rocks from the mountains.A. samples B. specimens C. selections D. examplesPart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify

43、the one that is not correct. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.46. If you take a ten-or fifteen-minutes vacation into the realm of imagination each A B Cday, you may add much to the excitement and enjoyment of your life. D 47. Susan, togethe

44、r with her husband and two sons, are to arrive on the evening flight. A B C D48. Only in this way we can win the match. A B C D49. Scientists and economists believe that human being can never use away all the A B C mineral resources on Earth.D 50. When I got to the cinema, the film had already start

45、ed; I ought to get there earlier. A B C D51. Einsteins relativity theory is the only one what can explain such phenomena. A B C D52. I cant help to think it would be fun to play such an exciting game with them. A B C D53. Riding on the swings (秋千) and playing with the ducks in the pond was our A Bch

46、ildrens greatest pleasure when we took them to the park. C D54. Paul suggested that they meet in the front of the school gate at one oclock Friday A B C Dafternoon.55. Smith sold most of his belongings. He has hardly nothing left in the house. A B C DPart Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks i

47、n the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer that best fit into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Do you forget to turn off the lig

48、hts and heaters when you go out of a room ? In 2040 it will not 56_ . They will turn themselves offand on again when you return . A sensor will 57_ the presence of a human and turn the systems on , and when the humans 58_ it will turn them off again. The sensors will work 59_ the central home comput

49、er , and they will do much more than just turn the fires and lights on and off for you . They will detect 60_ electrical appliances , plugs or switches , 61_ them so that they cannot harm anyone and then 62_ you that they need 63_ . They will detect fire and if you are out of the house , the compute

50、r will call the fire brigade . It will also call the police 64_ the sensors detect an intruder (闯入者) . This will not be too difficult 65_ the locks on the 66_ doors will be electronic . You will open them using your 67_ card the one you use for 68_ maybe using a number 69_ only to you .The computer will be 70_ than a fireman-policeman servant . It will be an entertainer , and most of your 71_ will come 72_ into your home . It does now , 73_ by 2040”entertainment” will 74_ much more . For one thing , you will be able to take 75_ actively , rather than just w