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大学英语精读1题库 试题一
Part 1. Vocabulary and structure (30%)
Directions: Choose one for the best answer.
1. They _____an enemy guard near the railway station. A cast B arrested C captured D mounted 2. The steps of the old house _____ under my weight.
A complained B sobbed C murmured D groaned 3. Young adults ____ older people are more likely to prefer pop songs. A other than B more than C less than D rather than
4. I’d rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than _____ room with someone else. A to share B to have shared C share D sharing 5. When in trouble, she always leans _____ John for help. A on B towards C to D at
6. Just as the builder is skilled in the handling of his bricks, ______ the experienced writer is skilled in the handling of his works. A as B thus C so D like
7. It was because the ten major building projects were designed, built and fully completed ____ ten months that it was considered to be a miracle.
A in good season B in great demand C in a matter of D in advance
8. No matter how frequently _____, the works of Beethoven always attract large audience. A performed B performing C to be performed D being performed 9. He is such a devoted football _____ that he travels with the team. A player B fun C fee D fan
10. I’m very glad to know that my boss has generously agreed to _____ my debt in return for certain service.
A take away B cut out C write off D clear up
11. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly ____ to another subject.
A committee B switched C favored D transmitted
12. There are other problems which I don’t propose to _____ at the moment. A go into B go around C go for D go on 13. I want to buy a new tie to ____ this brown suit. A go into B go with C go after D go by 14. These dogs were _____ after the long chase.
A holding their breath B catching their breath C wasting their breath D recovering their breath
15. John said that he didn’t quite ____ and asked me to repeat what I had said. A . snatch up B. summon up C catch on D watch on
16. I was ______ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived. A to B on C at D in
17. Although architecture has artistic qualities, it must also satisfy a number of important practical _____.
A. obligations B regulations C observations D considerations 18. This ticket ____ you to a free meal in our new restaurant. A gives B grants C entitles D credits
19. A season ticket _____ the holder to make as many journeys as he wishes within the stated period of time.
A grants B promises C entitles D presents
20. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are ____ free medical care. A entitled to B involved in C associated with D assigned to 21. She always _____ these arguments.
A gets the better of B does better than C thinks better of D does her best 22. The carpenter angrily ______ aside his tools and would work no longer. A flung B flapped C patted D tackled
23. When Jim heard the fire alarm he _____ and looked for the nearest exit.
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A lost his head B headed for C headed off D kept his head
24. Mom used to be very busy at that time and had to put me _____ the care of my grandma. A for B at C on D in 25. Would you care _____ a cup of coffee? A for B about C of D /
26. In more general use are inexpensive chopsticks of bamboo or wood that can be bought in
_____ of pairs; 10 is the usual number.
A bunches B bundles C units D pieces 27. He _____ who the murderer was before the end of the book. A figured on B figured in C figured out D figured up
28. I can’t ______ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning. A figure out B draw out C look out D work out 29. Rainstorm _____ the forest on the coast.
A flashed B crashed C lashed D flushed
30. The explorers meant to walk through the primitive forest _____. A at most B at all hazards B by hazard D in harmony
Part 2 Reading comprehension (30%)
Passage 1
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises; that they talk too much about certain problems — and that they have no sense of humour, at least in parent-child relationships.
I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when young.
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which
they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.
Sometimes you are resistant and proud because you do not want your parents to approve of what you do. If they did approve, it looks as if you are betraying your own age group. But in that case, you are assuming that you are the underdog: you can’t win but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parents’ control. But it ignores the fact that you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself.
If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.
31. The author is primarily addressing ________.
A. parents of teenagers B. those who give advice to teenagers C. newspaper readers D. teenagers 32. The first paragraph is mainly about________.
A. the teenagers’ criticism of their parents
B. misunderstandings between teenagers and their parents C. the dominance of the parents over their children D. the teenagers’ ability to deal with crises
33. Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles because they ________.
A. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own B. have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste C. have no other way to enjoy themselves better D. want to irritate their parents
34. Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they________.
A. have already been accepted into the adult world
B. feel that they are superior in a small way to the adults
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C. are not likely to win over the adults D. have a desire to be independent
35. To improve parent-child relationships, teenagers are advised to be ________.
A. obedient B. co-operative C. responsible D. independent Passage 2
The effects of long-distance running are psychologically uplifting. In a world full of tensions, cruelty and chaos, running helps reinforce the view that life is good and lead the runner to tranquility and harmony.
Long-distance running helps a person forget pressing family problems as well as job-related annoyances. An example comes quickly to mind. One day I had a terrible fight with my landlady over some foolish incident. We screamed and yelled at each other. A few minutes later, I set out on my daily run. By the end of the first mile, the argument seemed like a bad dream. At the end of the second, the reason for it seemed trivial. By the end of the fourth mile, I was filled with feelings of remorse and forgiveness toward the landlady. I bought her a beautiful rose, which I gave her as soon as I stepped inside the house. All was quickly well again between us. Running has that kind of effect on most runners. It makes us feel benign and serene.
Incorporating long-distance running into a daily routine will significantly change a runner’s life-style. After I had been running for some time I found that I had more energy and could do more. My days grew longer, because I seemed to need less sleep; what sleep I did get seemed more restful. My body became thinner, smoother, firmer. Running also produces a healthful feeling of pleasant excitement, which comes from adherence to a strict routine and the improved physical condition. So, running makes me feel good, about myself and about the world.
There are other long-term effects of running which are beneficial. But what benefits running does offer me are already enough to make me addicted to the sport for the rest of my life.
36. We can learn from the passage that the author’s attitude towards long-distance running is _________.
A. indifferent B. popular C. positive D. negative
37. The meaning of “reinforce” in the first paragraph is probably ________. A. negate B. create C. criticize D. strengthen
38. The author gives his own example in the second paragraph to illustrate that________. A. it is foolish to quarrel with the landlord
B. long-distance running helps you to forget your problems and annoyance C. we should be friendly with others
D. long-distance running makes you stronger
39. Why does long-distance running produce a healthful feeling of pleasant excitement? A. Because you adhere to a routine.
B. Because your physical condition is improved.
C. Because you meet less unpleasant things in your life. D. Both A and B
40. What does the author mean by the last sentence of the passage? A. He will keep the good habit of long-distance running. B. He will ask his family to run with him.
C. He will write an article about the benefit of running.
D. He will search for other long-term effects of running for the rest of his life. Passage 3
Scientists estimate that about 35,000 other objects, too small to detect with radar but detectable with powerful Earth-based telescopes, are also circling the Earth at an altitude of 200 to 700 miles. This debris poses little danger to us on the Earth, but since it is traveling at average relative speeds of six miles per second , it can severely damage expensive equipment in a collision. This threat was dramatized by a cavity one-eighth of an inch in diameter created in a window of a United States space shuttle in 1983. The pit was determined to have been caused by a collision with a speck of paint traveling at a speed of about two to four miles per second. The window had to be replaced.
As more and more nations put satellites into space, the risk of collision can only increase.
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Measures are already being taken to control the growth of orbital debris. The United States has always required its astronauts to bag their wastes and return them to Earth. The United States Air Force has agreed to conduct low-altitude rather than high-altitude tests of objects it puts into space so debris from tests will reenter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up. Extra shielding will also reduce the risk of damage. For example, 2,000 pounds of additional shielding is being considered for each of six space-station crew modules. Further, the European Space Agency, an international consortium, is also looking into preventive measures.
41. It can be inferred from the passage that debris was harmful to one of the space shuttles because the debris was________.
A. large B. moving very fast
C. radioactive D. burning uncontrollably
42. What effect did orbital debris have on one of the space shuttles? A. It removed some of the paint B. It damaged one of the windows C. It caused a loss of altitude
D. It led to a collision with a space station
43. The word “them” in the second paragraph (Line 4) refers to which of the following?. A. Astronauts B. Wastes
C. Tests D. Crew modules
44. Which of the following questions is NOT answered by the information in the passage? .
A. How can small objects orbiting the Earth be seen
B. What is being done to prevent orbital debris from increasing C. Why is the risk of damage to space equipment likely to increase D. When did the United States Air Force begin making tests in space 45. What are the main points included in the second paragraph? A. More and more nations put satellites into space. B. The space race is a waste of money.
C. Orbital debris will reduce the risk of damage.
D. Measures are being taken for protecting spacing vehicles against damage by space debris.
Part 3 Cloze
It's never easy to admit you are in the 1 . 2 human, we all need to know the art of apologizing. Look 3 with honesty and think how 4 you've judged roughly, said unkind things, pushed yourself ahead at the 5 of a friend. Then count the 6 when you indicated clearly and truly that you were sorry. A bit frightening, isn't it? Frightening because some deep wisdom in us knows that when even a small wrong has been committed, some mysterious moral feeling is disturbed, and it strays out of 7 until fault is acknowledged and regret expressed.
I remember a doctor friend, the late Clarence Lieb, telling me about a man who came to him 8 a variety of signs: headaches, insomnia (失眠) and stomach trouble. No physical 9 could be found. Finally Dr. Lieb said to the man, “Unless you tell me what’ s 10 you, I can’t help you.”
After some hesitation, the man 11 that, as executor ( 指定遗嘱执行人) of his father’s will, he had been cheating his brother, who lived abroad, of his inheritance. 12 and there the wise old doctor made the man write to his brother asking for forgiveness and 13 a cheque as the first 14 in restoring their good relation. He then went with him to the mailbox in the corridor. As the letter disappeared, the man burst into tears. “Thank you,” he said, “I think I’m 15 .” And he 16 . A heartfelt apology can not only heal 17 relationship but also make it stronger. If you can think of 18 who 19 an apology from you, someone you have 20 , or judged too roughly, or just neglected, do something about it right now.
1. (A) wrong (B) false C) falsity (D) mistake 2. (A) As (B) To be (C) Being 3. (A) on (B) forward (C) back
(D) Be (D) at
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4. (A) much B) often (C) soon
(D) long.
5. (A) cost (B) price (C) expanse (D) expense 6.(A)occasions (B)circumstances (C)conditions (D) situations 7. (A) way (B) concern (C) balance (D) peace 8. (A) for (B) with (C) on
(D) to
9. (A) cause (B) sign (C) symptom (D) reason
10. (A) worried (B) worrying C) wrong (D) wronged 11. (A) explained (B) complained C) stated (D) confessed 12. (A) Right (B) Here (C) Then (D) Time 13. (A) enclosed B) enclosing (C) enclose (D) encloses 14. (A) step (B) pace (C) decision (D) sign 15. (A) treated (B) fine (C) well (D) cured 16. (A) is (B) was (C) does (D) did
17. (A) destructive (B) destroyed (C) damaged (D) injured 18. (A) someone (B) anyone (C) no one (D) none 19. (A) draws (B) derives (C) deserves (D) requires 20. (A) mistook (B) wronged (C) falsified (D) apologized
Part 4 Writing (20%)
Write a composition within no less than 120 words.
Health and Life
1． 健康与生活的关系
2． 忽视健康给生活带来的困难 3． 如何保持健康（列举方法）
试题一答案：
1． Vocabulary and structure
1-5CDACA 6-10 CCADC 11-15BABBC 16-20 BDCCA 21-25 AADDA 26-30 BCACB 2. Reading
31-35 DAADB 36-40CDBDA 41-45 BBBDD 3. Cloze
1-5ACCBD 6-10 ACBAB 11-15DCBAD 16-20BCACB 4. Writing
Wealth and Happiness
Everybody wants to get wealth. In today’s material world, making money or becoming wealthy symbolizes a person’s success and capability. Many people just make every effort, pay any price to attain greater wealth. With money, they can buy nice, large apartments in nice neighborhood; with money, they can own stately luxury cars. Wealth seems to bring all happiness in life.
In my opinion, people cannot do anything without money, but money is not everything. What money will bring you depends on your personal belief and goal in life. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor, money is a good thing to you. By using money you can do much more for the benefit of people and your country, and it will bring you your own happiness. If you make money just for your own needs, you’ll never be satisfied or happy.
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