单选题
1.Jenny is not in the()for going to the party tonight.
A.temper B.condition C.mood D.health 答案: C
2.Don’t () about lunch for the instructors, because they promised to get some on the way.
A.bother B.fuss C.trouble D.think 答案: A
3.Though he is not very rich, he always sets () some money to help the homeless.
A.back B.aside C.in D.on 答案: B
4.The first thing Jenny does after school is to finish the () given by teachers.
A.work
B.assignment C.paper D.quizzes 答案: B
5.He () my anger and held back what he had said.
A.sensed B.realized C.knew
D.discovered 答案: A
6.The leader insisted ()the accompany of the bodyguards.
A.in B.on C.at D.of 答案: B
7.The great () to living on a main road is the noise
A.advantage B.weak
C.drawback D.strength 答案: C
8.The literature of a period () its values and tastes.
A.reflects B.talks C.engages D.distorts 答案: A
9.Smoking is () in this area, as it is near the gas station.
A.allowed B.permitted C.stopped D.prohibited 答案: D
10.Lucy is often () by her brother into doing homework for him.
A.helped B.convinced C.deceived D.advised 答案: C
11.He was () by the appearance of the chief, who was thought be killed by the enemies.
A.terrified B.startled C.horrified D.panicked 答案: B
12.After I heard that I took a deferred pass in chemistry, I was in a () emotional state.
A.highly B.doubtfully C.greatly D.nervously 答案: A
13.Computers work according to () planted into them.
A.genes B.cells C.programs D.plans 答案: C
14.All I can do now is nothing ().
A.but waiting B.but wait
C.except waiting D.only to wait 答案: B
15.On holidays, people in the town usually go on a () so as to have a happy celebration together.
A.demonstration B.meeting C.parade D.travel 答案: C
16.His newly-() album became a hit.
A.discovered B.released C.made D.produced 答案: B
17.Every day Henry spends about forty minutes on () to and from the office.
A.commuting B.work
C.traveling D.cycle 答案: A
18.She is so satisfied with her present job that she hasn't intended to () about finding abother one.
A.go
B.search C.start D.wander 答案: A
19.The film is about two men who fall in love with the same woman. It is a story of love ().
A.affairs
B.relationship C.relations D.triangle 答案: D
20.It is suggested that children should () the problems of real life as soon as possible.
A.tackle with
B.compromisebe exposed to C.encounter 答案: C
21.Their seven-year love has made each other unique and ().
A.changeable B.fickle
C.irreplaceable D.painful 答案: C
22.She is a filial daughter and () over all of her money to her parents every month.
A.makes B.puts C.turns D.gives 答案: C
23.The government has () this application.
A.agree with B.approved C.approved of D.accepted 答案: B
24.The water supply will give () at the end of this week.
A.off B.out C.in D.away 答案: B
25.It’s not far to the village if we take the short () through the jungle.
A.pass B.corner C.turning D.cut 答案: D
26.It was clear to everyone that my father indulged () the do-it-yourself game.
A./ B.on C.for D.in 答案: D
27.It's a good suggestion and a new one ().
A.also B.anyway C.at that D.so on 答案: C
28.In our company, the interests of the board members are closely () with those of the employees.
A.bound B.next C.relate D.connection 答案: A
29.They are () the causes of the accident.
A.searching B.probing C.seeking D.ransacking 答案: B
30.The American culture highly esteems ().
A.individuals
B.individualistic C.individualism D.individualists 答案: C
31.Parents and teachers should work together to () students' lives.
A.effect B.make
C.influence D.shape 答案: D
32.The () of Confucianism have a profound influence on Chinese society.
A.teachings B.sayings
C.instructions D.dogma 答案: A
33.They fulfilled the task in () it took us.
A.two-thirds time B.two-thirds times C.two-thirds the time D.the two-thirds time 答案: C
34.Her illness () our plan for the party.
A.prevented B.blocked C.called for D.revoked 答案: B
35.He promised that he would () at least two hours on his English study every day.
A.put down B.put on C.put away D.put in 答案: D
36.Too much () to the sunlight in the summer might damage your skin.
A.show
B.demonstration C.exposure D.exhibition 答案: C
37.Marge’s bedroom was in a (), with books and paper covering every possible surface.
A.litter B.mess C.rubbish D.disorder 答案: B
38.The living conditions there were hard; they had so much ().
A.to put up
B.for putting up
C.for putting up with D.to put up with 答案: D
39.Peter () his breath in wonder when he saw the Christmas tree in the sitting room.
A.kept B.held C.blew D.grasped 答案: B
40.Faced with so many competitive rivals, he felt his business was () to failure.
A.due
B.resulted C.doomed D.likely 答案: C
41.There's so much variety of goods in the shops that you don't have to () the sencond best.
A.choose B.make with C.do with
D.make do with 答案: D
42.Micheal () wild when he went shopping in town for the first time.
A.went B.ran C.became D.grew 答案: B
43.I wonder how this place has () for a four-star hotel.
A.gone B.settled C.passed D.taken 答案: C
44.Since the water in this region has been polluted, it is advised to () water before drinking.
A.clean B.purify C.clear D.sterilize 答案: B
45.We have to adjust ourselves () all kinds of situations.
A.on B.to C.in
D.towards 答案: B
46.He often () fun at his deskmate, who is undersized.
A.pokes B.makes C.causes D.shows 答案: A
47.() on students’ part is crucial to the success of a class.
A.Initiative B.Action C.Active D.Energetic 答案: A
48.The energy gained from the sun can then be used during the night to enable the necessary chemical reactions to () in his body.
A.conduct B.proceed C.progress D.practice 答案: B
49.Milk of this kind doesn't seem to () my baby.
A.suit B.fit
C.agree with D.match 答案: C
50.We would like to () you in this research project.
A.draw B.call on C.involve D.call at 答案: C
51.He was brought up under the strict () of his father.
A.teaching B.order
C.discipline D.management 答案: C
52.The writer () good with evil in his book.
A.compares B.differs C.varies D.contrasts 答案: D
53.I didn't want to get involved in the argument, so I held () my tongue when asked about my opinion.
A.on B.up C.in D.off 答案: B
54.People begin to understand the natural resources are not () , which can be used up without caution.
A.numerous B.numerable C.inexhaustible D.valuable 答案: C
55.Because of the social insecurity, young children can easily fall () to criminals.
A.themselves B.down C.victim D.off 答案: C
56.He was so () that he believed whatever he was told.
A.credulous B.incredulous C.credible D.incredible 答案: A
57.The birth of Tony Blair's fourth son was truly (), the first time in 152 years that a British Prime Minister has fathered a child while in office.
A.historical B.historic C.historically D.history 答案: B
58.The new bridge will be designed in () with the international standards.
A.relation B.line
C.addition D.degree 答案: B
59.There is no () in applying for that job, as you are not properly qualified.
A.reason B.point C.result D.chance 答案: B
60.Obviously they didn't see the significance of the plan. That's () the problem was.
A.where B.why C./ D.how 答案: A
61.Jack is considered an eccentric as he () social conventions.
A.disregarded B.neglected C.overlooked D.despised 答案: A
62.In classroom, students () bookish language; after class, it is necessary for them to get some practice.
A.acquire B.accept C.absorb D.have 答案: A
63.There are several () of movies, such as thrillers, romance, action movies and so on.
A.divisions B.separations C.categories D.recognition 答案: C
64.The general () his horse and prepared to leave after the inspection.
A.ascended B.mounted C.got D.climbed 答案: B
65.Li Lei trained him very hard as he wants to become the new () in the competition.
A.player B.contestant C.record D.champion 答案: D
66.If human beings continue to abuse the earth like this, the result is hard to ().
A.believe B.imagine C.get D.reach 答案: B
67.With a little more patience, you () the job better.
A.could do B.would do
C.could have done D.must have done 答案: C
68.Upon their discussion and negotiation, the couple () with each other in a peaceful manner.
A.ended B.split C.quarreled D.fought 答案: B
69.The package cost $5 as the () fare.
A.carriage
B.transportation C.postal D.passing 答案: C
70.The committee board appointed William to () the plan for the coming expo.
A.draft B.make up C.think D.get 答案: A
71.You've made some progress in your study. But it still remains ().
A.improving B.improvement C.to improve D.to be improved 答案: D
72.Laughing at him is a(n) () because he is the headmaster's son.
A.mistake B.error C.blunder D.fallacy 答案: C
73.The advertisement of Adidas is “Nothing is ().”
A.impossible B.improbable C.unlikely D.possible 答案: A
74.People should break away from the stereotype that women like (), spread around rumors.
A.bragging B.talking C.gossiping D.laughing 答案: C
75.The 2008 Olympic Games have gathered many () college students from all over the country.
A.free
B.volunteer C.working D.idle 答案: B
76.All the local governments should follow the () made by the central government.
A.order
B.guidelines C.plans
D.blueprints 答案: B
77.Drop () whenever you have time. You are always welcome.
A.in B.down C.off D.out 答案: A
78.A headache is an () pain.
A.inside B.internal C.external D.inherent 答案: B
多选题
1.One goal of many Americans and Canadians is to move out of a busy urban area such as().
A.New York B.London C.L. A. D.Toronto 答案: A, C, D
2.What are friends for?
A.They can provide help whenever it is needed. B.They can make you feel warm when you feel cold. C.They offer comfort when you are injured by others.
D.They will always be there to support you whatever you do. 答案: A, C, D
3.What is not the disadvantage of the Western system of education?
A.Students learn more math and science.
B.Students study more hours each day and more days each year. C.Students cannot think themselves.
D.Students haven’t studied as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries on high school graduation. 答案: A, B, C
4.Which of the following cannot explain the usefulness of a computer?
A.pupils can ask questions using computers
B.computers can check pupils’ learning progress C.computers can ask questions for pupils to answer D.computers can take the place of teachers 答案: B, C, D
5.Why would anyone want to clone a human being?
A.People want to have a lifelong partner. B.Parents want to clone a child, either to provide transplants for a dying child or to replace that child.
C.Adults for a variety of reasons might want to clone themselves. D.Twins are always welcome in human society. 答案: B, C
6.The present situation of city life ().
A.is totally hopeless B.is still hopeful
C.cannot be improved with some measures D.will continue to worsen in the future 答案: B, C
7.Hero Friends ().
A.are better than the rest of us B.are role models to us C.are sick
D.are disgusting 答案: A, B
8.Workaholism is not always dangerous because ().
A.for most workaholics, work and entertainment are the same thing
B.The jobs provide workaholics with a challenge; this keeps them busy and creative
C.workaholics have greater energy
D.a lot of work can improve human health 答案: A, B, C
9.Which is true about Friends You Love to Hate?
A.They call at inopportune times.
B.Friends you love to hate make you feel good about yourself. C.They make wise decisions.
D.They boss you around, and they embarrass you in public. 答案: A, B, D
10.Workaholics ().
A.actually enjoy work
B.are as addicted to their jobs as other people are to drugs or alcohol C.spend many extra hours on the job each week D.often take work home with them 答案: A, B, C, D
11.What is the cause of so many refugees?
A.Political violence. B.Hunger.
C.The dream of a better life. D.Worsening environment. 答案: A, B, D
12.In which situations computers do not perform better than the human mind?
A.performing an operation B.docking a big ship C.playing backgammon
D.doing the work of a postal clerk 答案: A, B, D
13.What is true about prenups?
A.They lay bare all one’s finances.
B.It can sometimes save a couple from a terrible marriage.
C.It sheds light on issues which could later widen and result in divorce. D.It is often signed on free will. 答案: A, B, C
14.If you want a prenuptial agreement to be effective, which of the following things you should not do?
A.follow proper guidelines B.ask a lawyer to write it C.read it before you sign it
D.know what countries you and your future partner are living in 答案: B, C, D
15.Many sociologists believe that ().
A.conveniences brought about by modern appliances have also weakened the bonds of family life
B.we are close to crowds but we feel more alone than before C.one needs a partner close to him or her body and soul D.family bond is not necessary 答案: A, B, C
16.The UN definition of refugee().
A.is scientific and authoritative B.is too narrow
C.doesn’t count people escaping from their countries for economic and environmental reasons
D.doesn’t count people who have fled violence but have stayed in their own nations. 答案: B, C, D
17.Recent studies have shown that air inside many homes, office buildings, and schools is full of pollutants such as ().
A.chemicals B.smoke C.bacteria D.perfume 答案: A, B, C
18.What is the situation for white-collar workers in powerful positions like?
A.They often put in over sixty hours a week. B.They do not take any vacations. C.They stay late in the office.
D.They live under the pressure of “face honor”. 答案: A, B, C, D
19.The ways to help earth are to ().
A.impact on it
B.read as lightly as you can C.take as little as possible D.put back as much as you can 答案: B, C, D
20.Which is not the reason for the startling of the visiting teacher in an Asian country?
A.The students were too noisy and naughty. B.The art teacher was too strict.
C.The teaching methods were very different from the ways of teaching in her own country.
D.She feels uncomfortable in the new place. 答案: A, B
21.People in are trying to escape from political violence.
A.ethnic or religious minorities B.Iraq
C.Ethiopia
D.Asian countries 答案: A, B, C
22.What are the reasons for urban population growth?
A.Modern medicine and new methods of food production allow adults to live longer.
B.Better medical condition enables a higher birthrate and survival of babies.
C.More job vacancies are available in cities.
D.Cities are more pleasant in air and natural view. 答案: A, B, C
23.The learning styles revealed in the psychological study are ().
A.deductive style B.sensing style C.inductive style D.intuitive style 答案: B, D
24.Which description does not fit an art lesson in a Western country?
A.Children draw the same pictures as that on the blackboard. B.Each child draws a different picture.
C.Children listen while the teacher lectures. D.Children watch TV in class. 答案: A, C, D
25.What is the author’s feeling when she puts on the volunteer uniform?
A.She was part of something important.
B.This could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. C.She bonded with others in the same uniform. D.It is beautiful in her. 答案: A, B, C
26.On the whole, which of the following cannot describe the attitude of the author towards prenuptial agreements?
A.critical B.ironical C.positive D.negative 答案: A, B, D
27.What is the old situation in Chinese communities?
A.Unmarried men and women enjoyed advantages in many ways. B.Women were in a more difficult position than men.
C.Men often led an unpleasant or uncomfortable life as they did have a wife to do the house chores for them. D.Men and women were equal in marriage c 答案: B, C
28.If cloned animals could be used as organ donors, ().
A.people don’t have to worry about cloning twins for transplants B.raising animals such as pigs can help solve the problem
C.the human body attacks and destroys tissue from other species
D.it may be more efficient to produce such animals by cloning than by cur 答案: A, B, D
29.What are the other implications of cloning for society?
A.The gravest concern will be genetic engineering — the deliberate altering of genes to create human beings according to certain requirements. B.It may create a new (and disrespected) social class: \C.Humans may disappear from the earth. D.People 答案: A, B
30.Which invention has generated difficult puzzles for scientists, politicians, and philosophers?
A.Theory of Relativity
B.the splitting of the atom C.the first space flight D.Dolly's appearance 答案: A, B, C, D
判断题
1.The advantage of the educational system in North America is that students learn to think for themselves.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
2.They probably meet people through their work.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
3.It is impossible to clone the dead.
A.错误 B.正确
答案: A
4.It is easy to estimate the number of refugees worldwide.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
5.The confusion over vocabulary on how to refer to the DNA donor has been cleared.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
6.There is no hope for the future.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
7.They may be happy because their work provides a lot of pleasure.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
8.It is possible that your relative friends don’t have much in common with you.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
9.Maybe one day computers can have “minds of their own”.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
10.Students listen to the teacher and memorize information and rules in America.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
11.They would rather work than rest.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
12.Now people seem to be more eager to rush into marriage than go out of it.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
13.Love can be described as a restless horse which would in the end overturns the carriage.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
14.The teacher draws pictures that the children copy exactly in western countries.
A.错误 B.正确
答案: A
15.Most of us are blind to this interconnectedness of everything in the natural world.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
16.They spend a lot of time working at their jobs and at home.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
17.The population of cities in developing nations is getting smaller.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
18.Most of the people in Asian country have the same language, history and culture.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
19.Trees bring water up from the ground, allowing water to evaporate into the atmosphere.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
20.Outdated farming methods are the major reason for Indian farmers’ moving into cities.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
21.The simplest way to help the environment is not to make it worse.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
22.It is time for each of us to open our eyes and see the world as a complete one.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
23.If thousands of people die of hunger, it’s a natural crisis and there’s nothing we can do about it.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
24.The first time you talk with your new friends, you can’t believe how much you have in common.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
25.When you ignore your buddies’ good counsel, they can’t understand you and will have a quarrel with you.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
26.Companies are trying to alter the pig's genetic code to prevent pig organs from being attacked by humans.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
27.Some lawyers justified almost 100 percent of all marriages in the United States end up on the trash heap.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
28.The desire for love makes people eager to get married.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: B
29.Only famous people want to sign the premarital agreements.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
30.Each student can have a terminal to use now, which can help them study.
A.错误 B.正确 答案: A
奥鹏东北师范大学2020年5月课程考试《英语阅读(二)高起专》考前练兵.doc
