北语大学英语(二)模拟试卷和答案解析

1、* *大学英语(二)模拟试卷一注息：1 .试卷保密，考生不得将试卷带出考场或撕页，否则成绩作废。请监考老师负责监督。2 .请各位考生注意考试纪律，考试作弊全部成绩以零计算。3 .本试卷满分100分，答题时间为90分钟。4 .本试卷分为试题卷和答题卷，所有答案必须答在答题卷上，答在试题卷上不给分。I. Multiple Choice. (2 points for each, altogether 40 points)Directions:There are 20 sentences in this section. Beneath eachsentence there are four choi

2、ces respectively marked by letters A, B, C andD. Choose the word that you think best complete the sentence.Writeyour answers on the answer sheet.1. Studies have shown teenagers often suffer from depression.A thatB whichC in whichD in that2. The party has failed to the majority of voters that it is c

3、apable of governing the country.A trustB creditC convinceD believe3. Many of us visited the industrial exhibition, to our disappointment, we saw very few high-tech products.A whereB whichC asD that4. The kids are be hungry when they get home.A obliged toB bound toC desired toD motivated to5. All the

4、 characteristics that distinguish birds other animals can be traced toprehistoric times.A toB betweenC forD from6. Management often works hard to set up a situationwork is done in series.A thatB whereC whichD what7. If weeverything ready by now, we should be having a terrible timetomorrow.A hadn t g

5、otB didn t getC wouldn t have D wouldn t getgot8. In his composition there were no other errorsa few misspelled words.A besideB exceptC thenD than9. In decidinga course of action,the candidates tried to estimate its likelyimpact on the voters.A what to B whichto C whetherto D if to pursuepursuepursu

6、epursue10. Since we have a focused subject, we should not talkA at onceB at handC at intervalsD at random11. BorderA accidentB incidentsC eventsD occurrences12. It is the duty of physicians tothe sick.A nurseB tendC mindD ministerbetween the two countries are on the rise.13. The average temperature

7、isA on the runB on the decreaseC on the riseD on the watchfor14.1, I cannot make an exception.A In case of youB In the case of youC In no caseD Make out a case for you15. The roots of all these events history.A lie underB lie upC lie inD lie on16. A large part of human activity, particularly in rela

8、tion to the environment, is conditions or events.Ain response to B in favor ofC in contrast toD in excess of17. As you have seen, the value of nations currency is a of its economy.AreactionB responseC reflectionD revelation18. I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave,something occurred at

9、tracted my attention.A unlessB untilC whenD while19. She shows great for learning languages.A abilityB aptitudeC capacityD capabilitythe20. human behavior may be caused by eating substance as that upset delicate chemical in the brain.A DeliberateB ConsistentC PrimitiveD AbnormalII. Cloze (2 points f

10、or each, altogether 20 points)Directions:Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Write your answers on the answer sheet.Yes, but what did we use to do before there was television? How often wehear statements like this! Televisi

11、on hasnt been21 us all that long, but we arealready beginning to forget what the world was like22 it. Before we admittedthe one-eyed monster into our homes, we never found it difficult to occupy our23 time. We used to enjoy civilized pleasures. Forexample, we used to havehobbies, we used to entertai

12、n our friends and be entertained by them, we used to go 24 for our amusement, to theaters, cinemas, restaurants and sporting events.We used to read books and listen to music and broadcast talks occasionally. All that25 to the past. Now all our free _26_ is regulated by the goggle box（电视机）.Werush hom

13、e and gulp down（狼吞虎咽地吞下 ）our meals to be in time for this or that27 .We have even given up sitting 28 table and having a leisurely evening meal exchanging the news of the day. A sandwich and a glass of beer will do-anything,29 it doesnt interfere with the program. The monster demands and obtainsabso

14、lute silence and attention. If any member of the family dares to open his mouth 30 a program, he is quickly silenced.21 . A forB toC inD with22 . A withoutB inC afterD with23 . A little24 .B spareC fullD usA away25 .B upC outD toA belongs26 .B will belongC has belongedD had belongedA choice27 .B lif

15、eC momentsD timeA movie28 .B programC operaD musicA at29 .B besideC nearD byA for30 .B sinceC unlessD providingA onB atC inD duringIII. Reading Comprehension. (2 points for each, altogether 30 points)Directions: There are three passages followed by questions. Beneath each question there are four cho

16、ices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the right answer for each question. Write your answerson the answer sheet.Passage 1Billy is 14 years old and in the ninth grade. He has a part-time job which gets him up every morning at 5 oclock. He is a newspaper boy. Each morning , Billy l

17、eaves the house at 5:15 to go to the corner , where the newspapers are. The newspapers are delivered to the corner by truck at midnight. He always takes a wagon to carry them.In the winter, it is still dark when he gets up , but during the rest of the year it is light. Billy must deliver the newspap

18、ers to the houses of people on his route in all kinds of weather. He tries to put each paper on the porch（ 廊）where it will be protected from wind and rain or snow. His customers think he does a good job.Sometimes they give him tips（ 小费）.Billy earns about $ 70 per month , and he is saving some of the

19、 money to go to college. He spends the rest on records and clothes. Once a month, he has to collectmoney from his customers. Since many of them work during the day, Billy has tocollect the money at night. Sometimes , when Billy is sick , his brother has to deliver the newspapers. Once , Billys fathe

20、r had to help. Billy has seventy customers now,but he hopes to get more soon. Someday, if he gets more customers , Billy mightwin a prize for being an outstanding（ 突出的）newspaper boy. He wants to win a trip to Europe , but he will be happy if he wins a new bicycle.31. Keeping a part-time job tells us

21、 that Billy.A has to make a living by himselfB can not get any support from his familyC has to pay for his school tuitionD is independent and self-confident32. He did his work.A perfectly wellC only for funB twice a weekD to support his family33. T o deliver newspapers meansA to post newspapersC to

22、sell newspapersB to send newspapersD None of the above.34. One of the purposes of delivering newspapers isA to get some money for college educationB to have some tipsC to have more customersD None of the above.35. The prize for an outstanding newspaper boy isA a trip to EuropeC a tipB a new bicycleD

23、 A or BPassage 2Friends or contemporaries（ 同龄人）are a great influence on the actions thoughts , and words of young people. This influence , known as peer pressureisquite common among children. Why are children so easily affected by what theirpeers do , think , or say?Most of us , children included ,

24、feel a strong need to be liked by others. We seek acceptance and friendship. In order to gain them , we act like our friends , and listen to their advice , whether or not it is helpful. Some of us even begin to think like our friends , sometimes at the expense of our own beliefs and values. An examp

25、le that comes to mind is the young person who gets involved with drugs because his peer group is experimenting with them. Parents may try to exert pressure to keep him away from drugs , but frequently peer pressure is too great. This conflict between being your own person and , at the same time , re

26、sponding to the pressures of agroup remains a problem for young people.36. The passage mainly talks about.A friendshipB peer pressureC conflicts between young people and their parentsD problems for young people37. In the third sentence of the second paragraph, them refers to.A childrenB strong needs

27、 to be liked by othersC acceptance and friendshipD our friends advice38. being your own person in the last sentence most probably means.A acting according to your own beliefs and valuesB trying not to tell any lieC keeping yourself away from drugsD having enough self-confidence39. The second paragra

28、ph focuses on.A what peer pressure isB how young people start to take drugsC what parents should do for their childrenD why young people are easily influenced by their peers40. Who can influence us on the actions, thoughts?.A TeacherB FatherC MotherD Friends and contemporariesPassage 3Background mus

29、ic may seem harmless , but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it. Recorded background music first found its way into factories shops and restaurants in the US. But it soon spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming increasingly difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without

30、listening to music.atmosphere. RecentlyTo begin with , muzak（音乐广播网） was intended simply to create a soothing,however , its become big business - thanks in part to recentresearch. Dr. Ronald Milliman , an American marketing expert , has shown that music can boost（ 促进）sales or increase factory product

31、ion by as much as a third.But , it has to be light music. A fast one has no effect at all on sales. Slow musiccan increase receipts by 38%. This is probably because shoppers slow down andhave more opportunity to spot items they like to buy. Yet, slow music isnt alwaysanswer. Dr.Milliman found , for

32、example , that in restaurants slow music meant customers took longer to eat their meals , which reduced overall sales. So restaurant owners might be well advised to play up-tempo music to keep the customers moving - unless of course , the resulting indigestion leads to complaints!41. The reason why

33、background music is so popular is that.A it is harmless everywhereB it can boost sales in all placesC it can help to create a soothing atmosphereD it can help to have more meals42. Background music means.A light musicB slow musicC fast musicD the music you are listening to while you are doing someth

34、ing43. Restaurant owners complain about background music because.A it results in indigestionB it keeps customers movingC it increases their salesD it decreases their sales44. The word up-tempo music(para. 3 the last line but two) probably meansA slow musicB light musicC fast musicD classical music45

35、. According to this passage, we learned thatA Dr. Milliman made background music.B background music spread to the world by Dr. Milliman.C Dr. Milliman found fast music meant customers took longer to eat.D background music can have a powerful effect on some people.IV. Translation. (2 points for each,

36、 altogether 10 points)Directions: There are five sentences followed by the translated versions in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the right translation for each sentence. Write your answers on the answer sheet.46 .战争已经威胁

37、了这些人们几十年，他们似乎已学会接受这一现实了。A War has been threatening these people for decades and they seem have learned to live with it.B War has beenthreateningthese peoplefor decadesandthey seem tohavelearned to live on it.C War has beenthreatenedthese peoplefor decadesandthey seem tohave learned to live with it.D

38、 War has been threatening these people for decades and they seem to have learned to live with it.47 .那位指挥官太友善了，以至于在很多场合下我都几乎想对他直呼其名了。A The commander was so kind that on many occasions I was tempted to call him by his first name.B The commander was so kind that at many occasions I was tempted to call

39、 him in his first name.C The commander was such kind that on many occasions I was tempted to call him by his first name.D The commander was so kind that on many occasions I was tempted to calling him by his first name.48 .我在报纸上登广告卖我的汽车，但到目前为止尚无回音。A I set up an advertisement in the newspaper to the s

40、ale of my car, but there has been no response so far.B I put up an advertisement in the newspaper for the sale of my car, but there has been no response so far.C I put up an advertisement in the newspaper for the sale of my car, there has been no response so far.D I put up an advertisement in the ne

41、wspaper for the sale of my car, but there is not response so far.49 .我在回答考试时的问题时非常紧张，以至于我的心里七上八下的。A When I was answering the exam questions I was such nervous that I could feel butterflies in my stomach.B When I was answering the exam questions I was so nervous that I could feel butters in my stomac

42、h.C When I was answering the exam questions I was so nervous that I could feel butterflies in my stomach.D I was answering the exam questions I was so nervous that I could feel butterflies in my stomach.50 .除一人外，其他学生都已经做完试卷离场了。A All but one student had finished the exam and leave.B Any but one stude

43、nt had finished the exam and left.C One in all student had finished the exam and left.D All but one student had finished the exam and left.大学英语（二）模拟试卷一答案I.Multiple Choice. (2 points for each, altogether 40 points)题号12345678910答案ACABDBBDCD题号11121314151617181920答案CBBCCACCBDII. Cloze (2 points for each

44、, altogether 20 points)题号21222324252627282930答案DABCADBADDIII. Reading Comprehension. (2 points for each, altogether 30 points)题号31323334353637383940答案DABADBCADD题号4142434445答案CDDCDIV. Translation. (2 points for each, altogether 10 points)题号4647484950答案DABCD大学英语(二)模拟试卷二注息：1 .试卷保密，考生不得将试卷带出考场或撕页，否则成绩作废

45、。请监考老师负责监督。2 .请各位考生注意考试纪律，考试作弊全部成绩以零计算。3 .本试卷满分100分，答题时间为90分钟。4 .本试卷分为试题卷和答题卷，所有答案必须答在答题卷上，答在试题卷上不给分。I. Multiple Choice. (2 points for each, altogether 40 points)Directions:There are 20 sentences in this section. Beneath eachsentence there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C andD

46、. Choose the word that you think best complete the sentence.Writeyour answers on the answer sheet.1. They discussed the problem three or four times, but could come to no.A endB conclusionC resultD judgment2. Well, let s put our heads together and find to the problem.A an answerB a wayC a solutionD a

47、 method3. Call me when you are leisure.A onB inC atD of4. They decided to chase the cow away it did more damage.A unlessB untilC beforeD although5. Their friendship nothing to him.A meansB representsC standsD presents6. Bob tried in vain to trick his little brother some money from their mothers purs

48、e.A to stealB to stealingC into stealD into stealing7. I was to find his article on such an topic so boring.A surprised, excitedBsurprising, excitingC surprised, excitingDsurprising, excited8. He didnt and so he failed the examination.A work hard enoughBwork enough hardC hard work enoughDhard enough

49、 work9. The two boys had so in common that they soon became good friends.A littleB fewC muchD many10. As fuel prices rose, bus companies raised their fares and.A so did the airlinesB nor did the airlinesC so the airlines didD nor the airlines did11. Human beings a lot to the birds and beasts who eat

50、 insects.A obligeB oweC thankD gratitude12. The villages wanted very much to have a cinema in this areA to be builtB buildC builtD be build13. I wish Imy research paper yesterday. But I was too late.A had finished to writeB could have finished writingC could have finished to writeD might finish writ

51、ing14. No soonerhis room when the telephone rang.A did he enterBhe had C hadheDhe hasenteredenteredentered15. Should she come tomorrow, Itake her to the museum.A canB willC wouldD must16. His name will be crossed out from the listhe makes the same mistakesagain.A ifB unlessC becauseD through17. The

52、studentswould nothave made so much progress underlessconditions.A popularB welcomeC favorableD prosperous18.it wasraining, manyinternational tourists were having picnics inthewoods.A In spiteB In spite ofC In spite of thatD In spite of the fact that19. Lots of empty beer bottleswere found under the

53、young mans bed;heheavily.A must have B must drinkC should drinkD had to drinkdrunk20.home, she found that she had left the key at the office.A To have B To arriveC While arriving D ArrivingarrivedII. Cloze (2 points for each, altogether 20 points)Directions : Decide which of the choices given below would b