英语模拟试卷

1、英语模拟试卷（1）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC 三个选项中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。21. We had no money, so it was out of _ question for us to go to _ movi

2、es. A. /; / B. a; theC. the; the D. the; a22. If you have any complaints to make concerning your food or _, please direct them to the house manager. A. condition B. accommodationC. equipment D. furniture 23. They _ to receive further education abroad but are still considering which country to go to.

3、 A. have decided B. decided C. are deciding D. had decided 24. It was said that the new tax would force companies to _ energy-saving measures. A. adjust B. adaptC. arrange D. adopt 25. You _ be driven out of the school if you dare to cheat in the exam.A. should B. would C. need D. shall26. He is exp

4、ected to _ some ideas after he considers the problem. A. put up with B. come up with C. catch up with D. keep up with 27. Alice wont like your plan, you know._? I dont care what she thinks.A. What for B. How comeC. So what D. What if28. When we left, the manager promised to keep us _ of the latest c

5、hange. A. informed B. informing C. to be informed D. to be informing 29. When he was at university, he studied chemistry _ physics. A. in preference to B. in place of C. in exchange for D. in agreement with 30. Did you go to Toms birthday party?I _, but I decided to look after my father, who got inu

6、red in a traffic accident. A. would intend to B. have intended to C. had intended to D. intended to31. _ I know that the problem is difficult, I dont agree that it cant be solved. A. As long as B. When C. Since D. While 32. Is there a bookstore around, _ we can buy an English-Chinese dictionary? A.

7、which B. that C. where D. there 33. _, we would go to the park. A. Should it not snow tomorrowB. It should not snow tomorrowC. If it wont snow tomorrowD. If it doesnt snow tomorrow34. What do you think of my proposal that we _ to the Great Wall next Sunday?A. went B. should go C. will go D. would go

8、 35. Did it ever occur to you _ you would give up the plan to go abroad?A. that B. why C. if D. whether 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小日一分，满分20分） 请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I locked my dorm room, and headed for the stairwell. Outside, I 36 for my bicycle, but couldnt see it anywhere. Then I glanced up an

9、d saw it high in the tree branches, completely out of my 37 .This had to be the most 38 moment in my life. Unfortunately, this was only the latest in a series of incidents that led me to a huge 39 : I left the University of California at Davis only two weeks later.Id decided to 40 Davis for only one

10、 reason my friend, Karin, was going there. “Its 41 enough for us to go home when we want, but just far enough away so that it feels like a true college 42 ,” Karin said. But she and I 43 living across campus from each other. I grew lonely and 44 , homesick beyond words. One afternoon, I found out th

11、at the boys had 45 each of us girls on a scale from 1 to 10. I 46 second from the bottom. My self-confidence was 47 at an all-time low.Meanwhile, my roommate began experimenting with 48 and partying. Because her college experience was opposite to mine, she couldnt sympathize with my 49 . It seemed l

12、ike nobody could.The story had a happy ending, however. I 50 three years later from a university (I was able to attend while living at home), a much happier woman. I was 51 , too, for I had learned an invaluable lesson about myself. I was not a typical college student.Our society places a high premi

13、um (重视) on going to 52 , and views the social opportunities to be just as important as the educational ones. But not everyone is made for college. I had a miserable 53 at Davis, but I learned something important I wasnt like everyone else.No textbook or teacher could have taught me a better 54 , and

14、 for that reason I dont 55 my life in college.36.A. turned upB. came backC. stayed onD. looked around37.A. mindB. stateC. reachD. flat38.A. frighteningB. embarrassingC. pleasingD. interesting39.A. decisionB. successC. laughD. mistake40.A. manageB. foundC. attendD. visit41.A. closeB. modernC. familia

15、rD. big42.A. partyB. experimentC. courseD. experience43.A. set aboutB. put offC. ended upD. gave up44.A. surprisedB. depressedC. relaxedD. encouraged45.A. ratedB. piledC. orderedD. compared46.A. acceptedB. scoredC. sensedD. grew47.A. generallyB. graduallyC. suddenlyD. naturally48.A. drinkingB. runni

16、ngC. swimmingD. sailing49.A. illnessB. carelessnessC. curiosityD. unhappiness50.A. returnedB. graduatedC. escapedD. recovered51.A. wiserB. tallerC. busierD. safer52.A. factoryB. stationC. collegeD. church53.A. journeyB. programC. testD. time54.A. subjectB. lessonC. historyD. language55.A. valueB. mi

17、ndC. rememberD. regret第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题两分，满分30分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AI remember the first time that I was extremely happy. I was about 8 years old when for the first time, there was a computer in the classroom. I remember that my teacher allowed each student to take turns playing v

18、arious educational games on the computer. One day, I found the source code for one of these games. Without knowing or being taught any programming language, I was able to figure out some portions (部分) of the BASIC code. The first code change that I did was when I changed a line from something like t

19、his: number_of_lives = number_of_lives 1To something like this: number_of_lives = number_of_lives 0Anyone who knows a bit of programming can tell you that I just gave myself an infinite (无穷大) number of lives in the game, so I could continue playing forever. This was also my first introduction to alg

20、ebra (代数), and I didnt even know it at the time. This was a defining moment in my life. For the first time that I can remember, I was quite happy because of what I was learning and what I was able to do. As a result, I became enthusiastic for the rest of my life about self-learning and computers, an

21、d I was quite happy doing them, too. Ive noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic in what they do. This enthusiasm, along with good health, is the key to being happy. It also leads to self-confidence and fulfillment in life, too. It may also lead to success, wealth, and a

22、chievements. Yes, success, wealth, or achievements can also bring some people happiness, yet I know plenty of rich people who are unhappy. I know several people with successful businesses that are not happy with what they are doing. I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys, such as car

23、s, computers, and televisions, yet never seem content for too long. Please remember that happiness is the journey of life, not the destination. 56.What is the secret to finding happiness in the authors opinion?A. Success and wealth. B. Gifts and self-confidence.C. Knowledge and achievements. D. Enth

24、usiasm and good health. 57. The author mentions the happiness he experienced at age 8 to tell readers that .A. creative thinking can change ones whole lifeB. the BASIC code is not so difficult to learnC. being absorbed in something one loves makes one happyD. one can figure out any problem in life w

25、ithout others help58. The underlined word “defining” in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning to “ ”.A. crazy B. decisive C. common D. difficult 59.We can learn from the last paragraph that .A. wealth cannot bring people happinessB. rich people generally feel unhappy nowadaysC. working whole-hearted

26、ly matters more than achievements D. one will feel unhappy once he gains what he wantsBButterflies are some of the most fascinating and beautiful insects in the world. Adult butterflies will live about 2 to 4 weeks. They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste to survive in the w

27、orld, find food and mates, lay eggs in an appropriate place, migrate, and avoid hungry enemies. Butterflies have large compound eyes (复眼), which allow them to see in all directions without turning their heads. Like most insects, butterflies are very near-sighted, so they are more attracted to a sea

28、of flowers than individual plants. Butterflies do not “see” colors such as red, green, and yellow, but they can sense sunlight, which indicates the direction the sun is shining, as well as ultraviolet light (紫外线), which is present on many flowers and guides butterflies to honey sources. Butterflies

29、have a very well-developed sense of smell, but its not in their nose (since they dont have one). Sense receptors are located in their antennae (触角), feet, and many other parts of the body. They can help butterflies find their favorite flower honey food, and mates. Butterflies feet have sense organs

30、that can taste the sugar in flower honey, letting the butterflies know if something is good to eat or not. Some females also carefully choose host plants by tasting to find appropriate places to lay their eggs. Adult butterflies feed their babies using a long tube. Butterflies force blood into the t

31、ube to straighten it out, allowing them to feed. Butterflies get all their food from this tube. Butterflies dont have ears. Instead they “hear” sounds through their wings by sensing changes in sound vibrations (振动). Butterflies may possess senses we dont even know about yet, because their body struc

32、ture is very different from ours, and therefore difficult to understand, when observed through our own human senses.60. The text mainly focuses on .A. butterflies living habits B. butterflies beautyC. butterflies senses D. butterflies daily activities61.What can we learn from the 2nd paragraph?A. Bu

33、tterflies can see in all directions and dont need to turn heads.B. Butterflies have good eyesight.C. Butterflies are sensitive to bright colors including red and yellow.D. Butterflies cannot sense the ultraviolet light.62.How do butterflies hear sounds?A. Using their feet to sense the vibrations of

34、things.B. Using their wings to sense the sound vibrations.C. Using their ears to listen directly.D. Using their antennae to judge the sound.63.Why do female adult butterflies carefully choose the host plants?A. To find high-qualified honey. B. To have a good place for living.C. To make it easier for

35、 them to hide from the enemies.D. To find a proper place for their eggs.CStar Wars gifts are still one of the most popular toys. In May of 1978 the first of the Star Wars movies was released, and caused a worldwide phenomenon that continues to this day. Its doubtful that theres anyone on the planet

36、who doesnt know the story of Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Obi Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader. Even if there is someone somewhere who hasnt seen at least one of the six Star Wars movies they would easily recognize the cultural connections the two Star Wars triologies have made. Dont believe me? Go up to just ab

37、out anyone anywhere, and say “May the force be with you”. You and your new friend will have made an instant connection over a point of reference that is shared by millions.The attraction and continued popularity of the Star Wars movies lie in their themes of good versus evil and of ultimate redempti

38、on (赎罪). George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, has consciously or not, mastered subjects that appeal to everyone. No matter where you live, no matter what your background is, you can understand Lukes journey into destiny, Darth Vaders slow corruption by power, his descent into evil and ultimate re

39、demption and Obi Wan Kenobis wisdom and sacrifice. The Star Wars story is one that has been told and re-told many times in many places and by many cultures.Choosing Star Wars gifts can be a daunting but fun challenge. One of the best ways to let your children have the Star Wars experience is with th

40、e very popular Star Wars clone trooper voice changer helmet. Some kids enjoy playing with the Star Wars action figures and some including us adults prefer to keep them as collectibles.Also you could choose any of the Star Wars movies. If you own a Nintendo Wii, XBox 360, Playstation 3 or any of the

41、portables, there are an unlimited number of Star Wars games you could buy. Dont forget Star Wars books. There are plenty to satisfy any kids that love to read. There is an endless selection of Star Wars paraphernalia and collectibles. You should have no problem finding a Star Wars gift!Want the forc

42、e to be with you this holiday season? Then pick up some Star Wars giftsstill one of the most popular toys, and share the Star Wars phenomenon with your kids today!64. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Star Wars? A. The first of the Star Wars movies came out in 1978. B. The first of

43、 the Star Wars movies is the most successful one. C. The Star Wars movies have been popular since released. D. “May the force be with you” is typical of the Star Wars movies.65. We can infer from the text that the author _. A. thinks little of Star WarsB. is a parent interested in reading C. likes c

44、ollecting all kinds of computer games D. enjoys playing the Star Wars games66. The purpose for which the author wrote the text is to _.A. advise children to watch a science fiction movie B. teach parents how to choose some Star Wars gifts C. advise parents to choose some Star Wars gifts for their ki

45、ds D. teach children how to learn from the story of LukeDTens of thousands of students marched through London on November 10th, 2010 to protest against the British governments plans to triple university tuition fees.British Education Secretary Michael Gove reassured Chinese students that the increas

46、es wont affect them.About 50,000 British students, lecturers and supporters protested against the coalition governments plans to raise the cost of studying at a university to 9,000 a yearalmost three times the current rate.This is the largest street protest yet against the governments sweeping auste

47、rity measures.As part of its plan to cut public spending by81 billion by 2015, the British government will allow universities to charge6,000 to 9,000 for tuition per year, up from the current 3,290 cap (上限).Students can take out a loan (借款) to pay tuition fees. They would not repay the debt until th

48、ey earned21,000 a year, an increase from the current level of 15,000.They would then pay 9 percent of their income above that level to repay the debt. The debt would be wiped out after 30 years.The tuition fees are a politically sensitive topic in the UK. British universities are public institutions

49、 heavily subsidized by the government.Until the late 1990s, when the Labor government introduced the tuition fees, students paid nothing to attend college.Opponents of the tuition fee increase have pointed out that Prime Minister David Cameron and other members of the government attended elite (精英)

50、universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge, for free.The previous Labor government of Prime Minister Tony Blair introduced the first fee in 1997.Scotland abolished tuition fees in 2000, and in the rest of Britain the cost was capped 3,290 a year.Frances OGrady of the Trades Union Congress, said the

51、hike would make colleges “no-go zones” for the young people from ordinary backgrounds.“This is about turning colleges and universities from learning institutions into finishing schools for the rich,” she said.The increase also worries Chinese young people who plan to go to study in the UK. However,

52、John, marketing director of Well Trend Consulting Company, said that raising tuition fees for British-born students could be good news for students studying in the UK.On the one hand, British schools will be able to invest more in improving teaching facilities and the quality of teaching,” she told

53、The Beijing News. “On the other hand, schools which are well financed will not significantly increase fees for international students.”During his visit to China last week, the British Education Secretary, Michael Gove, also confirmed that the UK was not increasing fees for students from overseas.67.

54、 Which of the following statements is TRUE about the text?A. The cost of studying at universities in the UK will rise more than three times.B. The cost of college tuition in the UK was high before 1997.C. The hike makes it hard for young people from ordinary backgrounds to go to college.D. The stude

55、nts in Scotland now pay no more than 3,290 for their college education a year.68. The underlined phrase “wiped out” in the text probably means _.A. destroyedB. canceled C. delayedD. paid off69. Who probably didnt take part in the London street protest?A. British students.B. University teachers. C. T

56、hose who supported the students.D. Chinese students.70. From the text we can infer that _.A. England and Scotland dont carry out the same tuition policies B. students cant borrow money to pay their tuition fees C. students must pay back their loans the moment they find a jobD. Oxford is the only eli

57、te university in Britain第四部分：任务型阅读 (共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。Do you want to be a successful businessman? Providing good customer service is one of the best ways of retaining old customers and attracting new customers. Here are some tips which will help you

58、 increase your profitability and expand your business successfully.Be available for your customers. This can create a very good impression about you and your firm as the customer will be assured that you care about them. It can be very annoying for the customer when he keeps calling your phones to i

59、nquire about a product but does not get any answer. So, keep this thing in mind to make your business grow.Keeping your commitments is also important. Once you make a promise, you need to keep it to make your customers confident in you and your company. This will help you to get an edge over those w

60、ho compete with you.Solving the queries of people is also equally important. A person cant have knowledge of every product on the market so he is sure to have doubts. If you can solve his doubts, then he will believe in you and your products which will ultimately translate into some good revenues an