大学英语B级考试模拟试题与答案解析

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大学英语B级考试模拟试题与答案解析

大学英语(B)模拟试题1

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

Directions: In this part there are 10 incomplete dialogues. For each dialogue there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. --- Hello, may I talk to the headmaster now? --- __________ .

A. Sorry, he is busy at the moment C. Sorry, you can’t

B. No, you can’t D. I don’t know

2. --- Do you think I could borrow your dictionary? --- __________ .

A. Yes, you may borrow C. Yes, help yourself

B. Yes, go on D. It doesn’t matter

3. --- Is that Mr Robert Lee? --- __________ .

A. Yes, Lee speaking C. Sorry, speaking

B. Hello, what do you want D. I don’t know

4. --- Excuse me, sir. Where is Dr. Brown’s office? --- __________ .

A. You can’t ask me

B. Pardon? I have no idea C. Please don’t say so

D. Sorry I don’t know, but you can ask the man over there 5. --- Mary, your dress is really beautiful. How is John? --- __________ .

A. Thank you very much B. No, no, John is not bad C. Thank you. He is fine

D. Don’t say that. It’s ugly. John is good 6. --- What can I do for you, madam? --- __________ .

A. I want a kilo of apples C. Thanks

B. You can go your own way D. Excuse me. I’m busy

7. --- I’d like to take you to the coffee house on the corner. --- __________ .

A. Thank you. You shouldn’t’ do that B. Thanks, I’d like to go with you

C. No, you can’t say so D. No, no, You can’t do that

8. --- Do you mind telling me where you’re from? --- __________ .

A. Certainly. I’m from London C. Not really, you can do it

B. Sure. I was born in London D. Certainly not. I’m from London

9. --- May I see the menu, please? --- __________ .

A. That is the menu, sir C. Here you are, sir

B. Yes, please go on D. Of course, sir

10. --- I was worried about chemistry, but Mr Brown gave me an A! --- __________ .

A. Don’t worry about it

B. Congratulations! That’s a difficult course C. Mr Brown is very good D. Good luck to you!

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage 1

There are stories about two U.S. presidents, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, which attempt to explain the American English term OK. We don’t know if either story is true, but they are both interesting.

The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education. In fact, he had difficulty reading and writing. When important papers came to Jackson, he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said. If he approved of a paper, he would write “all correct” on it. The problem was that he didn’t know how spell, so what he really wrote was “ol korekt”. After a while, he shortened that term to “OK”.

The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born, Kinderhook, New York. Van Buren’s friends organized a club to help him become President. They called the club the Old Kinderhook Club, and anyone who supported Van Buren was called “OK”.

11. The author_______________.

A. believes both of the stories B. doesn’t believe a word of the stories C. is not sure whether the stories are true D. is telling the stories just for fun

12. According to the passage, President Jackson________________.

A. couldn’t draw up any documents at all B. didn’t like to read important papers by himself C. often had his assistants sign documents for him D. wasn’t good at reading or spelling A. was approved of by President Jackson B. was the title of some official documents C. was first used by President Jackson D. was an old way to spell “all correct”

A. was the short way to say “Old Kinderhook Club” B. meant the place where President Van Buren was born C. was the name of Van Buren’s club

D. was used to call Van Buren’s supporters in the election A. by Van Buren B. in a presidential election

C. to organize the Old Kinderhook Club D. by the members of the “Old Kinderhook Club”

Passage 2

Although the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than

13. According to the first story, the term “OK”________________.

14. According to the second story, the term “OK”______________.

15. According to the second story, the term “OK” was first used____________.

the present population needs, its people are by now almost entirely an urban society. Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in agriculture and forestry(林业), and most of the rest live in or around towns, small and large. Here the traditional picture is changing: every small town may still be very like other small towns, and the typical small town may represent a widely accepted view of the country, but most Americans do not live in small towns any more. Half the population now lives in some thirty metropolitan areas (large cities with their suburbs) of more than a million people each — a larger proportion than in Germany or England, let alone France. The statistics (统计) of urban and rural population should be treated with caution because so many people who live in areas classified as rural travel by car to work in a nearby town each day. As the rush to live out of town continues, rural areas within reach of towns are gradually filled with houses, so that it is hard to say at what moment a piece of country becomes a suburb. But more and more the typical American lives in a metropolitan rather than a small town environment.

16. If now America has 250 million people, how many of them are engaged in agriculture and forestry ____________

A. About 25 million.

B. More than 25 million.

C. Less than 25 million.

D. Less than 225 million.

17. Which of the following four countries has the smallest proportion of people living in metropolitan areas _____________

A. United States.

B. Germany.

C. France.

D. England.

18. What’s the meaning of the word “metropolitan” in the middle of the passage _________ A. Of a large city with its suburbs. C. Of urban areas. _________

A. Most small towns become gradually crowded. B. Small towns are still similar to each other.

C. As the traditional picture is changing, towns are different. D. Small towns are turning into large cities. A. Because they are the same.

B. Because the rush takes place too quickly. C. Because the process is gradual.

Passage 3

If we were asked exactly what we were doing a year ago, we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written in it an account of what we did each day, we should be able to give an answer to the question.

It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep a record of the most important happenings in their country, but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war. Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place did not know how to write. For example, we know a good deal about the people who lived in China 4,000 years ago, because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them. But we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa, because they had not learned to write.

Sometimes, of course, even if the people cannot write, thy may know something of the past. They have heard about it from older people, and often songs and dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings, and these have been sung and acted and told for many generations. For most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the past. This we may call’ remembered history’. Some of it has mow been written down. It is not so exact or so valuable to us as written history is, because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied in writing. But where there are no written records, such spoken stories are often very helpful.

21. Which of the following ideas is not suggested in the passage ______

B. Of small and large towns. D. Of rural areas.

19. According to the passage, what can we learn about small towns in the United States

20. Why is it hard to say when a piece of country becomes a suburb __________

D. Because more and more Americans live in metropolitan areas.

A. “Remembered history”, compared with written history, is less reliable.

B. Written records of the past play the most important role in our learning of the human history.

C. A written account of our daily activities helps us to be able to answer many questions.

D. Where there are no written records, there is no history.

22. We know very little about the central Africa 200 years ago because _______ .

A. there was nothing worth being written down at that time B. the people there ignored the importance of keeping a record C. the written records were perhaps destroyed by a fire D. the people there did not know how to write A. history based on a person’s imagination

B. stories of important happenings passed down from mouth to mouth C. songs and dances about the most important events D. both B and C A. it is written down C. it proves to be true

B. no written account is available

23. “Remembered history” refers to ___________ .

24. “Remembered history” is regarded as valuable only when __________ .

D. people are interested in it

25. The passage suggests that we could have learned much more about our past than we do

now if the ancient people had ___________ .

A. kept a written record of every past event B. not burnt their written records in wars

C. told exact stories of the most important happenings E. made more songs and dances

Passage 4

‘Mum, can we go to McDonald’s, please?’ Some people might ask, ‘Where would we be today if we did not have fast food?’ and ‘Where would parents take their children out to eat?’

It has been reported that approximately 30% of meals consumed by families in the USA are eaten at one of the big chains like Burger King and Taco Bell, though probably none is more famous than McDonald’s. The distinctive ‘golden arch’ can now be seen in most major cities in the world. In 2002, McDonald’s had approximately 25,000 restaurants in over 120 countries and served 29 million people a day.

Apparently, the secret of their success is a marketing strategy of ‘think global, act local’. McDonald’s learnt that if they adapted their ‘Mac’ meals to different cultures, it was more successful than having a standardised set of products that taste the same everywhere. So now, around 80% of McDonald’s restaurants are franchised to local people who serve food with a ‘local’ flavour. For example, in Hong Kong, food called ‘Shake Shake Fries’ and ‘Red Bean

Sunday’ can be found on the menu, while in Switzerland, ‘Vegi Macs’ are served.

However, fast food is not popular with everyone. It is often called ‘junk’ food because it is said to be unhealthy and full of fat. Furthermore, many people claim that fast food chains produce enormous amounts of waste, while millions of people in developing countries go hungry. At the same time, more and more people no longer cook fresh food at home. ‘Convenience’ food is just too convenient! It is so easy for people with busy working lives to call into their local branch of Marks and Spencer, or some other supermarket chain, to buy ready-made meals on their way home from work. It is even easier to buy a ‘take-away’ from a local restaurant or pick up the phone and order a pizza to be delivered to your home.

26. The ‘golden arch’ in the second paragraph refers to ______________.

A) Burger King B) Taco Bell C) McDonald’s D) all the fast food restaurants

27. According to the passage, McDonald’s is successful mainly because __________________.

A) It has a standardized set of products all over the world B) It is not ‘junk’ food C) Its’ food is convenient

D) It adapted its meals to different cultures.

28. In the passage, which of the following terms has/ have the same meaning with fast food. A) ‘junk’ food B) ‘convenience’ food C) ‘take-away’ D) all of the above

29. Fast food is often called ‘junk food’ because _____________. A) some people think it is unhealthy and full of fat B) fast food chains produce enormous amounts of waste C) it is no longer fresh food D) Both A and B.

30. The main idea of this passage is ____________. A) fast food today

B) the successful secret of McDonald’s. C) why fast food is thought as ‘junk’ food D) different opinions toward fast food

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section there are 15 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet with a single line through the center.

31. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy __________ for her examination. A. to prepare

B. to be prepared

C. preparing

D. being prepared B. should have gone D. ought to have gone

32. The computer doesn’t work well, so something _________ wrong.

A. can have gone C. must have gone private life. A. how

B. who

C. what

D. that

34. The concert usually takes place at the People’s Square, with the audience

__________on the ground.

A. seating

B. seated

C. be seating

D. to seat

35. If the whole program __________ beforehand, a great deal of time and money would

have been lost.

A. was not planned

B. were not planned

C. would not be planned A. began me.

A. which the doctor.

A. when she indifference.

A. carry on A. tried of him.

A. As a result contrary

42. I __________ going to the doctor, but I wish I hadn’t.

A. pick out A. separate

B. make out B. distinguish

C. give off C. compare

D. put off D. contrast

43. Young children often can’t __________ between TV programs and commercials. 44. The morning paper __________ a story about demonstrations in New York and

Washington D.C.

A. carried

B. extended

C. brought

D. took

B. In a word

C. By the way

the

B. account for B. succeeded

C. bring up

D. get through D. endeavored

40. He __________ to arrange a loan through a finance company.

C. managed

41. Jack is good, kind, hard working and intelligent. __________, I can’t speak too highly

B. that she

C. and she

D. she

39. Determined to __________ as if everything were normal, he responded with a kind of

B. that

C. all what

D. all that

38. It was not until she had arrived home __________ remembered her appointment with

D. had not been planned

C. should begin

D. have begun

33. Although Mary is satisfied with her success, she wonders __________ will happen to he

36. Isn’t it about the time you __________ to do morning exercises?

B. begin

37. I am very grateful to you for what you’ve given me and __________ you have done for

45. And what we got to __________ is a disgrace.

A. come up with B. catch up with

C. put up with

D. keep up with

Section B

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are r choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line though the center.

You will find that college classes are very different from high school classes. You will have more work and responsibilities without being pushed as much. ____46____ , you will have more freedom – freedom to choose what to study, when to study, or ____47___ to study. You will need to exercise maximum self – imposed (志愿的) , and you have only yourself to ____48____. The decisions you make ____49___ your study habits will be a ____50____ factor in your success, or lack of success in college.

____51____ , you will discover that your instructors ____52____ the ones you have had previously. They will expect you to ____53___ more ____53____ in your study habits and time management. Remember that much of your learning takes place outside the classroom. Your instructor will give you additional help outside of class if there is evidence that you are putting maximum effort into the course.

____54___ your abilities and skill mastery, you will need to manage your time effectively in order to succeed in college. A schedule ____55___ efficient use of time will enable you to include both work and play. When you get a job, you will soon discover that you do not work only when you wish and as you wish. (221 words)

46. A. On the other hand

C. Nevertheless

47. A. if 49. A. of

B. ON the on hand

D. Therefore

D. who D. act as D. concerning

D. depending D. Except that

C. why C. towards

B. whether B. to

48. A. turn to B. answer to C. respond to

50. A. determining 51. A. However 52. A. differ from 53. A. take … part

54. A. In spite of

C. Regardless of 55. A. related to

B. demanding C. deciding C. In addition

B. Nevertheless

B. are similar to C. differ in D. are alike

B. throw … yourself D. take … initiative B. Concerning D. On the condition of C. relied on

D. based on

C. plunge … yourself

B. carried on

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese

outline below:

1.了解对方毕业后的情况. 2.你的近况.

3.邀请对方方便时来访.

大学英语B模拟题1答案及部分注解

Part I Use of English (20 points)

1.从本题的对话可看出，第一句话人想见校长，但校长此时列法见他，礼貌的回答需表示歉意，并说明理由，因此最佳答案是A。

2.本题的提问者是想借用对方的词典，如果对方乐意出借自己的词典，最佳的回答是C。Help yourself在这里的意思是“尽管用吧”。

3.本题的问句是在询问对方是不是罗伯特﹒李先生，如果回答是肯定的，最佳的选择是A。这是电话里的一种惯用语。

4.本题的提问者在礼貌地用“Excuse me, sir”询问布朗博士的办公室在哪里，因此回答也需要有礼貌。如果是否定的回答，不知道布朗博士的办公室在哪能里，最好要向提问者提及什么地方可得到帮助，所以最佳的选择是D。

5本题的提问者在赞扬玛丽的连衣裙很漂亮，同时也询问约翰的情况，对赞扬的典型回答是thank you，同时还需要提供有关约翰的信息，因此选择C。

6从本句的问句和回答看，该句是出现在服务场所，说话人在询问对方想买什么，因此选择A。

7本题的第一说话人想请对方去喝咖啡。如果不接受邀请，礼貌的方式是要表示歉意或感谢并说明理由。如果回答是肯定的，通常礼貌的方式是要表示感谢，并表示自己接受对方的邀请，因此最佳的选择是B。

8本题的提问者在询问对方是哪里人，用的动词是mind。如果对方不介意，最佳的选择是D。

9从本题的第一说话人说的话看，情景是在餐馆。说话人想看菜单，并抱怨已经等候多时。服务员在递菜单时常说here you are，因此最佳的选择是C。

10从本题的第一说话人说的话看，说话人曾担心自己的化学考试成绩，但却得了A，显得很高兴。对方听了这消息时会给予祝贺，所以选择B。 Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

11答案C。细节推理题。见原文第一段中第二句话“We don’t know if either story is true”，意思是我们不知道这两个故事是否真实，因此选项C“作者不能确认故事是否真实”是正确选项。 12答案D。细节题。见原文第二段第二句“he had difficulty reading and writing”，意思是“他在阅读和写作方面都有困难”，第二段最后一句“The problem was that he didn’t know how to spell”，意思是“问题是他不会拼写”，只有选项D“他拙于阅读、写作和拼写”与原文相符。选项C“他让他的助手替他签署文件”与原文所说“他让助手把文件读给他听”不符。

13答案C。细节推理题。原文提到了“OK”的两个用处，第一个起源于President

Jackson,他批准某一文件的时候，会签上“OL korekt”，即“ALL CORRECT”（全对）的错误拼写，后来又将之缩略为“OK”。故选项C“OK由President Jackson首用”符合原文。

14答案D。细节题。原文最后一段中说“Van Buren’s friends organized a club to help him become President…anyone who supported Van Buren was called‘OK’”，意思是Van Buren的支持者们组织了Old Kinderhook俱乐部来支持他竞选，所以他的支持者们都被称为“OK”。故只有选项D符合原文。 15答案B。判断推理题。原文最后一段中说“Van Buren’s friends organized a club to help him become President…anyone who supported Van Buren was called‘OK’”，意思是Van Buren的支持者们组织了Old Kinderhook俱乐部来支持他竞选，所以他的支持者们都被称为“OK”。可见“OK”一开始专指那次总统竞选中Van Buren的支持者，仅适用于那次总统选举，故正确答案是B。

Passage 2

16答案C。细节推理题。见原文第二句话“Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in

agriculture and forestry”，少于十分之一的美国人从事农业和林业，所以如果美国人口是2.5亿，那么农业和林业的从业人员为其十分之一不到，即少于2500万，所以选项C是正确答案。

17．答案C。细节判断题。见原文第四句话“half the population now lives in some

thirty metropolitan areas… - a larger proportion than in Germany of England, let alone France”，美国一半人口都住在大约30个大都市里，这个比例大过德国和英国，更不用提法国了，可见法国的城市人口比例在四个国家里是最小的，因此正确答案是C。 18．答案A。词语释义题。

19．答案B。细节判断题。见原文倒数第三句话“every small town may still be very like other small towns”，第一个小城都与其他的小城很相似，故选项B符合原文。

20．答案C。

Passage 3

21．答案D。综合判断题。见原文第三段第一句话“even if the people cannot write,

they may know something of the past”，即使没有文字记录，人们也可以了解过去的历史，即通过口头传授，很明显选项D是与原文这个观点不一致的，故D是应选答案。

22．答案D。细节题。见原文第二段最后一句话“we know almost nothing about the

people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa, because they had not learned to write”，对于中非200年的历史我们几乎一无所知，那是因为中非地区的人不会书写，所以D是正确答案。

23．答案D。词义理解题。可以根据上下文判断词义。原文第三段提到，人们从老一

辈人那儿听说，再以歌唱、舞蹈和故事的形式流传下去，这就称为“remembered history”。所以选项D是正确答案。

24．答案B。细节题。见原文最后一句话“where there are no written records, such spoken stories are often very helpful”，但没有文字记录的时候，这些口头流传的故事就很有帮助，故选项B符合原文。

25．答案A。综合推理题。根据全文大意，作者认为文字记录是我们了解历史最有价

值的资料，所以如果古人对每一件事都以文字记录下来，我们对历史将了解得更多，所以选项A最接近文意。

26. C 27.D 28.D 29. D 30.A

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points)

31．答案C。此题的考点是busy的用法。因为busy的搭配是be busy (in) doing sth。所以答案为C。

32．答案C。此题的考点是情态动词must与have done结构的搭配表示有把握的猜测。所以答案为C。

33．答案C。此题的考点是wonder引导的宾语从句。其中what与本题的题意相符，所以选C。

34．答案B。此题的考点是with+n.+done结构在句中做状语。因为表示的状态不是正

在进行所以不选A，答案为B。

35．答案D。此题的考点是由if引导的条件状语从句

36．A 37.D 38.B 39.A 40.C 41.B 42.D 43.B 44.A 45.C 46．A 47.B 48.B 49.D 50.A 51.C 52.A 53.D 54.C 55.D PartⅣ Writing (15 points)（略）

大学英语B模拟试题2

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

1. --- Would you like to have dinner with us this evening? --- __________ .

A. OK, but I have to go to a meeting now B. No, I can’t

C. I’d love to, but this evening I have to go to the airport to meet my parents D. I don’t know

2. --- Hi, is Mary there, please? --- __________ .

A. Hold on. I’ll get her C. Yes, she lives here

B. No, she isn’t here D. Yes, what do you want

3. --- Please help yourself to the fish. --- __________.

A. Thanks, but fish doesn’t agree with me C. I don’t like fish

B. Sorry, I can’t help D. No, I can’t

4. --- Hurry up please, or I’ll be late. --- __________.

A. Sorry sir, bur the traffic is thick now C. How can you say that, sir?

B. Well, it’s alright, sir

D. Oh, we are going the right way

5. --- Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the airport? --- __________.

A. Don’t ask that

B. Sorry, I’m a stranger here D. No, you’re driving too fast

C. No, I can’t say that

6. --- How about going to the cinema tonight, Jane? --- __________.

A. I don’t think so

B. I’m sorry. I have to drive my mother home tonight C. Never mind D. Take it easy

7. --- Are you ready to order desert, please? --- __________.

A. Yes, please B. Please don’t order it C. No, don’t mention it

D. Yes, I’d like to have some chocolate cake

8. --- Did Tom tell you to water the flowers? --- __________ .

A. No. And so did I

B. No. And neither did I D. He did. And so do I

C. He did. And so I did

9. --- Shall we sit up here on the grass or down there near the water? --- __________ .

A. I’d rather stay here if you don’t mind C. Certainly, why not?

B. Sorry, I don’t like neither D. Yes, we like these two places

10. --- Would you mind changing seats with me? --- __________ . A. Yes, you can

B. Of course, I like to D. Certainly, please do

C. No, I don’t mind

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

When Mrs. Joseph Groeger died recently in Vienna, Austria, people asked the obvious, “Why did she live to be 107?” Answers were provided by a survey conducted among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100. Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority had lived most of their lives in cities. In spite of the city’s image as an unhealthy place, city living often provides benefits that country living can lack. One factor seems to be important to the longevity (长寿) of those interviewed.

This factor is exercise. In the cities it is often faster to walk short distances than to wait for a bus. Even taking public transportation often requires some walking. Smaller apartment houses have no elevators (电梯) , and so people must climb stairs. City people can usually walk to local supermarkets. Since parking spaces are hard to find, there is often no alternative to walking.

On the other hand, those who live in the country and suburbs do not have to walk every day. In fact, the opposite is often true. To go to school, work, or almost anywhere else, they must ride in cars.

11. The Vienna survey may help to explain __________ .

A. the complaints of people in apartment houses B. the cause of Mrs. Groeger’s death C. the longevity of people like Mrs. Groeger D. the image of cities in general A. benefits of walking

12. The purpose of the second paragraph is to list some __________ .

B. occasions for walking in city life C. comments made by city people D. problems of city living

13. To reach the third floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful

A. to take the elevator C. to ride in a car

B. to walk up the stairs

D. to find an alternative to walking

___________ .

14. People who live in the country probably do more driving than walking because

A. they don’t live near business areas B. they don’t need the exercise C. they never have parking problems D. they can’t afford to take the bus A. air pollution is not serious B. anyone can live to be 107

C. country people should move to the city D. walking is a healthful exercise

Passage 2

For any Englishman, there can never be any discussion as to who is the world’s greatest

__________ .

15. A conclusion that can be drawn from this passage is that __________ .

dramatist (剧作家). Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him: that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the work of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings that have become part of the common property of the English – speaking people. Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we used, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of Hamlet and complained that it was full of well – known proverbs and quotations.

Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writher, makes full use of the great resources of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal use of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty – five thousand.

There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it. Such a study is well worth the effort ( it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare’s day.

16. English people __________ .

A. have never discussed who is the world’s greatest dramatist B. never discuss any issue concerning the world’s greatest dramatist

C. are sure who is the world’s greatest dramatist

D. do not care who is the world’s greatest poet and dramatist A. more or less about Shakespeare B. Shakespeare, but only slightly C. all Shakespeare’s writings

D. only the name of the greatest English writer

A. We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings. B. Shakespeare’s writings have become the property of those who are learning to

speak English..

C. It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words they

use.

17. Every Englishman knows __________ .

18. Which of the following is true?

D. All the words people use are taken from the writings of Shakespeare. A. Familiar sayings. C. Complaints.

B. Shakespeare’s plays. D. Actors and actresses.

19. What does the word “proverb” mean?

20. Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English?

A. English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s time.

B. By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language. C. English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare’s time. D. Beginners may heave difficulty learning some aspects of English usage.

Passage 3

Threes are useful to man in three very important ways: they provide him wood and other products; they give him shade; and they help to prevent drought (干旱) and floods.

Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man bas not realized that the third of these services is the most important. In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers.

Two thousand years ago, a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire but, without its trees, its soil became bare and poor. When the empire fell to pieced, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation.

Even where a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult sometimes to make the people realize this. They cut down the trees but are too careless to plant and look after new trees. So, unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests slowly disappear.

This does not only mean that there will be fewer trees. The results are even more serious: for where there are trees, their roots break the soil up, allowing the rain to sink in,

and also bind the soil. This prevents the soil from being washed away. But where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, and this causes floods and the rain carries away the rich topsoil in which crops grow. When all the topsoil is gone, nothing remains but worthless desert.

21. Trees are useful to man mainly in three ways, the most important of which is that

they can __________ .

A. Keep him from the hot sunshine B. enable him to build warships

C. make him draw quick profit from them D. protect him from droughts and floods A. man is only interested in building empires B. man is eager to profit from trees

C. man hasn’t realized the importance of trees to him D. man hasn’t found out that he has lost all trees A. unless a country has a plenty supply of trees B. unless people stop cutting down their trees

C. unless all people are taught the importance of planting trees

D. unless the government punishes those who cut trees instead of planting them 24. The word “bind” in Paragraph 5 means “__________”.

A. to wash away

B. to make wet

C. to make stay together __________ .

A. keep rain from falling down to soft ground B. cause the soil to allow rainwater to sink in C. prevent the soil from being washed away D. make the topsoil stick together

Passage 4

Betty and Harold have been married for years. But one thing still puzzles（困扰）old Harold. How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa, talking, go out to a ballgame, come back three and a half hours later, and they’re still sitting on the sofa? Talking? What in the world, Harold wonders, do they have to talk about?

Betty shrugs. Talk? We’re friends.

Researching this matter called friendship, psychologist Lillian Rubin spent two years interviewing more than two hundred women and men. No matter what their age, their job, their sex, the results were completely clear: women have more friendships than men, and the

D. to improve

22. It’s a great pity that __________ .

23. Sooner or later the forests will disappear __________ .

25. When there is a heavy rain, trees can help to prevent floods, as they can

difference in the content and the quality of those friendships is “marked and unmistakable.”

More than two-thirds of the single men Rubin interviewed could not name a best friend. Those who could were likely to name a woman. Yet three-quarters of the single women had no problem naming a best friend, and almost always it was a woman. More married men than women named their wife/ husband as a best friend, most trusted person, or the one identified（认定）at least one, usually more, trusted friends to whom they could turn in a troubled moment, and they spoke openly about the importance of these relationships in their lives.”

“In general,” writes Rubin in her new book, “women’s friendships with each other rest on shared emotions and support, but men’s relationships are marked by shared activities.” For the most part, Rubin says, interactions（交往）between men are emotionally controlled – a good fit with the social requirements of “manly behavior.”

“Even when a man is said to be a best friend,” Rubin writes, “the two share little about their innermost feelings. Whereas a woman’s closest female friend might be the first to tell her to leave a failing marriage, it wasn’t unusual to hear a man say he didn’t know his friend’s marriage was in serious trouble until he appeared on night asking if he could sleep on the sofa.” 26. What old Harold cannot understand or explain is the fact that ____________. A) he is treated as an outsider rather than a husband B) women have so much to share C) women show little interest in ballgames D) he finds his wife difficult to talk to

27. Rubin’s study shows that for emotional support a married woman is more likely to turn to ____________.

A) a male friend B) a female friend C) her parents D) her husband

28. According to the text, which type of behavior is NOT expected of a man by society? A) Ending his marriage without good reason. B) Spending too much time with his friends. C) Complaining about his marriage trouble. D) Going out to ballgames too often.

29. Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph? A) Men keep their innermost feeling to themselves. B) Women are more serious than men about marriage. C) Men often take sudden action to end their marriage. D) Women depend on others in making decisions.

30. The research done by psychologist Rubin centers around __________. A) happy and successful marriage B) friendships of men and women C) emotional problems in marriage

D) interactions between men and women Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section there are 15incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 31. TOEFL is a test for students __________ native language is not English.

A. that

B. of whom

C. whose

D. which

32. He told me how he had given me shelter and protection without which I __________ of

hunger.

A. would be died C. would have died

B. would die

D. will die

33. This article deals with the natural phenomenon which __________ most interesting to

everyone.

A. are A. that

B. is

C. they are

D. it is

34. He studied hard in his youth, __________ contributed to his great success in later life.

B. it

C. what

D. which D. as many as D. whatever D. have people

D. has been found D. growth

35. The population of many Alaskan cities has __________ doubled in the past three years.

A. larger than

B. as great as C. more than

C. wherever C. do people

36. He’s determined to finish the job __________ long it takes.

A. no matter B. however

37. Hardly ever _________ get a good job these days without a good education.

A. people might B. people can A. you can find A. rate A. release A. hurt

38. Nowhere else in the world __________ more attractive scenery than in Switzerland.

B. is found C. can you find B. speed B. relieve

C. pace C. relate

39. Children learn best by studying at their own __________ .

40. The committee is due to __________ its report by the end of this year.

D. retain

D. harm D. denied

41. She’s an only child, but they didn’t really __________ her.

B. damage

C. spoil

42. His parents __________ him the opportunity to go to university.

A. ignored A. As for

B. neglected C. refused

C. Except

43. __________ all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.

B. Besides

D. Despite

44. For a successful business, friendly and __________ staff are essential.

A. sufficient B. effective

C. efficient

D. respective

45. To _________ their new shampoo, they are selling it at half price for a month.

A. progress B. proceed C. promote D. propose

Section B

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage, For each bland there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

He has been proclaimed “the finest mind alive”, “the greatest genius of the late 20th century”, and “Einstein’s heir (继承人)”. Known to millions, ___46__, for his book A brief History of Time (《时间简史》), Stephen Hawking is a star scientist in more ways than one. His gift ___47___ revealing the mysteries of the universe in a style that non-scientists can enjoy ___48___ Hawking an instant celebrity (名人) and his book a bestseller in both Britain and America. It has ___49___ in the Guinness Book of Records for spending 184 weeks in The Sunday Times “top-ten” lists, and has sold more than five million copies worldwide --- virtually unheard – of success for a science book.

How did all this happen? How has a man ___50___ is almost completely paralysed (瘫痪) and unable to speak ___51__ through a computer overcome these ___52___ obstacles and achieved far more than most people ever dream of?

Hawking says: “I soon realized that the rest of the world won’t want to know you if you’re bitter or angry. You have to be ___53__ if you’re to get much sympathy or help.” He goes on: “Nowadays, muscle power is obsolete (无用). What we need ___54___ mind power --- and disabled people are ___55___ good at that ___55__anyone else.” (2005 words) 46. A. far and wide 47. A. of

48. A. is made 50. A. whose 51. A. besides 52. A. difficult 53. A. negative 54. A. is

B. by far B. to

C. far and away C. for

D. so far D. at D. made

D.gained reputation D. which D. aside from D. surprising D. aggressive D. are to D. so…than

B. has been made C. was made B. achieved a fame C. made a name B. who B. despite B. positive B. is to B. as…as

C. where C. except C. very C. sensitive C. are

49. A. earned a place

B. incredible

55. A. not so…as C. the same…as

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1. 告诉对方你最近将出去旅游. 2. 子解对方所在地的旅游景点.

3. 请对方给予帮忙安排.

4. 大学英语B模拟题2答案及部分注解

5. Part I Use of English (20 points)

6. 1．本题的第一说话人在邀请对方共进晚餐。如果是无法参加，礼貌的方式

是表示歉意或感谢，同时说明理由，因此最佳的选择是C。

7. 2. 从本题的第一说话人说的话看，说话人是想打电话给玛丽。如果玛丽不

在，无法接电话，对方通常要说声对不起，并给予说明。如果玛丽在，对方会说Hold on, I’ll get her,相当于“不要挂上，我去叫她听电话”。因此答案为A。 8. 3．从本题目第一说话人的话看出，情景是在用餐时。Please help yourself

to the fish相当于“请吃鱼”。回答时最好先表示感谢，所以选择A。 9. 4．从本题目的和经一说话人说的话看，说话人是在催促汽车司机开快一点，

不然他就会迟到。如果回答是否定的，需表示感谢歉意，并说明理由，因此选择A。

10. 5．从本题的问句可以看出，说话人是在问去机场的路。如果不知道，回答

时需表示歉意，并说明理由，因此选择B。

11. 6．从本题的问句可以看出，第一说话者在邀请对方去看电影。如要无法接

受邀请，礼貌的方式是要表示歉意或感谢，并说明理由，因此选择B。

12. 7．本题的第一说话人(服务员)在礼貌地询问对方(顾客)是否可点甜点了。

如果是肯定回答，需指出要点什么样的甜点，因此选D。

13. 8．本题目的提问者在询问汤姆是否千诉对方浇花。答案为C。so I did 相

当于so I watered the flowers。其他选择在意思上有矛盾之处。

14. 9．本题是个选择问句，提问者在征求对方的意见，是坐在这里的草地上还

是坐在靠近水的地方。回答时需在两者之间选择其一，因此答案为A。 15. 10．本题目的问句在征求对方是否介意与他换座位，用的是动词mind，因此

答案为C。 16. Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

17. Passage 1

18. 11．答案C。细节推理题。见原文第一段第一句话“people asked the

obvious, ’Why did she live to be107?’ Answers were provided by a survey”，人们询问为什么她能活到107岁，这个调查回答了这个问题，所以选项C“这个调查解释了像 Groeger 太太这样的人长寿的原因”是正确答案。

19. 12．答案B。主旨理解题。第二段的主题句的第一句话“This factor is

exercise”，长寿的要素是锻炼，这句话概括了第二段的主要内容，下面则通过一些例子说明住在城里的人为什么必须多走路并因此而得到了锻炼，所以选项B“第二段的目的是为了列举城市居民需要走路的情况”符合文意。

20. 13．答案B。细节推理题。原文第二段列举了一个城市居民多走路而获得锻

炼油的一个例子，即小公寓房没有电梯，人们只好爬楼梯，这样的锻炼有益健康，所以选项B是正确答案。

21. 14．答案A。细节题。原文第三段提到居住在城市的人很多时候选择步行的

原因是离超市近以及没有停车的地方，最后一句又说住在乡村的人则上学、上班甚至去任何地方都必须开车，可以推测出他们住的地方离学校以及商业区较远，所以选项A正确，而选项C说他们从没有遇到停车难问题才会选择开车不符合原文意思。

22. 15．答案D。综合推理题。本文主要是分析一次调查结果，这个调查结果显

示大部分寿星都生活在城市，分析之后得出的原因是居住在城市的人通过多走路得到了锻炼，据此可以得出结论，走路有益健康，所以选项D是正确的。

23. Passage 2

24. 16．答案C。细节理解题。原文第一句话For any Englishman, there can never

be any discussion as to who is the world’s greatest dramatist,意思是对于英国人来说，关于谁是最伟大的戏剧家根本不会有争论，因此选项C“英国人对于谁是最伟大的戏剧家态度非常明确”符合原文意思。

25. 17．答案A。细节理解题目。原文第一段第三句话说每个英国人不管多少都了解

一点这位最伟大戏剧家的作品，因此选项A“每个英国人多多少少都了解一点SHAKESPEARE”符合句义。

26. 18．答案C。19．答案A。词语释义题。“proverb”一词出现在原文第一段最后

一句话，根据上下文，“proverb”连普通老妇人都知道，并且很出名，那么只有选项A正确；“proverb”的意思是格言。

27. 20．答案B。方旨理解题。原文最后一段是关于研究莎士比亚作品评议的价值的，

其中第一句话说通过这种研究可以了解英语言的丰富和多样性，因此选项B符合文意。

28. Passage 3

29. 21．答案D。细节题。原文第一段指出树以三种方式有益于人类，第二段第

一句话说世界上许多地方的人不知道第三种最重要，第三种是防旱防洪，因此选项D是正确答案。

30. 22．答案C。综合判断题。本文的主要目的在于指出树有益于人类，然而遗

憾的是人类只为了眼前利益而乱砍滥伐，没有真正懂得树的重要性，因此选项C是正确的；而人类渴望从树身上获利这本身并没错，只是不该没有节制，所以选项B不正确。

31. 23．答案C。细节题。原文第四段最后一句话说除非政府加以有效控制或教

育人民，森林才不会消失，也就是说当所有人都了解树的重要性，不乱砍滥伐，森林才不会消失，因此选项C是正确的；选项A说除非这个国家树木充足，与原文不符，树木再多，光砍不种也会砍光；选项B“除非所有人都不砍树”和选项D“除非政府惩罚那些砍树而不是种树的人”也与原文不符，并不是要不砍树，而是要砍种结合。

32. 24．答案C。词语释义题。“bind”一词出现在最后一段第二句话，这保有话

说明了树的地壤保持作用，树根切碎了泥土，让雨水渗入，从而保持了土壤，防止菘流失，因此根据上下文，“bind”的意思是留住、约束住，选项C是正确答案。

33. 25．答案B。细节理解题。原文最后一段说明了树木的水土保持作用，树根

切碎了泥土，让雨水渗入，从而保持了土壤，防止其流失，另一方面又防止雨水流走，形成洪水，所以选项B“树木通过让雨水流入封防止在大雨时形成洪水”是正确答案。

34. 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.B

35. Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) 36. Section A

37. 31．答案C。此题的考点为定语从句的引导词。根据题意答案为C。

38. 32．答案C。此题的考点为虚拟语气，表示与过去事实相反。所以答案为C。 39. 33．答案B。phenomenon为单数形式的名词，所以谓语动词应用单数形式，

所以答案为B。

40. 34．答案D。which为引导词，引导非限定性定语从句，代表整个句子，所

以答案为D。

41. 35．答案C。考点为形容词的比较级、原级的区别，A，B和C选项应该有比

较的对象，所以答案为C。

42. 36．答案B。考点为让步状语从句，根据题意“他决心无论花多长时间都要

完成这项工作”。此题答案为B。

43. 37．答案C。hardly位于句首，整个句子需要部分倒装。所以答案为C。 44. 38．答案C。有否定意义的副词位于句首，整个句子要倒装，所以答案为C。 45. 39．答案A。at one’s rate意为“以.... … 的速度”，所以答案为A。 46. 40．答案A。release意为“释放、准予发表”；relieve意为“减轻、解除”；

relate意为“使有关系”；retain意为“保留、维持”。所以答案为A。 47. 41．答案C。spoil有宠坏某人的意思。所以答案为C。 48. 42．答案D。ignore意为“忽视、忽略”；neglect意为“不注意、不顾”；

refuse意为“拒绝”；deny意为“拒绝、否定”。所以答案为D。 49. 43．答案D。根据题意该题答案为D，意为“尽管”。 50. 44．答案C。sufficient意为“足够的、富足的”；effective意为“有效的”；

efficient意为“有能力的、有效率的”；respective意为“各自的、分别的”。所以答案选C。

51. 45．答案C。progress意为“促进”；proceed意为“进行”；promote意为

“推销”；propose意为“建议、计划”。所以答案选C。 52. Section B

53. 46. 答案A。考点为固定搭配。Far and wide = everywhere:到处，四面八方；

by far = by a great amount: 很多，与形容词和副词的比较级和最高级时连用时置于这一类词之后，

54. 47. 答案C。考点为固定搭配。 55. 48. 答案D。考点为句子结构。“His gift … made Hawking an instant celebrity

and (made) his book a bestseller”为主句，“revealing …”为介宾，“that … ”引导定语从句；被动语态在此不符合逻辑。

56. 49．答案A。考点国固定搭配。earn a place in: 获得一席之地；fame 是不可

数名词，achieve a fame 用法错误，应去掉a，意为获取名利；

57. 50. 答案B。考点为定语从句。Who在定语从句中担任方语，其他关系代词与关

系副词与文意不符。

58. 51．答案C。考点为语篇分析能力。根据上下文，在此只能选except: 除 … …

之外，其他介词文意不符。

59. 52．答案B。考点为词汇辨析能力。Incredible: 难以置信的；difficult与very

程度不够；surprising修辞不当。 60. 53．答案B。考点为词汇辨析能力。Positive: 积极向上的人生观；negative: 消

极悲观的人生观；sensitive: 敏感；aggressive: 好攻击性的。

61. 54．答案A。考点为语法结构。当what 从句做主语时，谓语部分必须是单数形

式。

62. 55．答案B。考点为句法结构。As …as 接平级比较的肯定结构：与 … … 一样，

用法：as + adj/adv/numeral (数) + as + n/pron/clause.

63. PartⅣ（略） Writing (15 points)大学英语B模拟试题3

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

1. --- Oh, sorry to bother you. --- __________ .

A. That’s okay C. That’s good

B. No, you can’t D. Oh, I don’t know

2. --- Good morning, Dr Johnson’s office. Can I help you? --- __________ .

A. Speaking, please

B. I’d like to make an appointment, please C. Yes, go on D. No, you can’t

3. --- We are going to have a dancing party tonight. Would you like to join us?

--- __________ .

A. I’m afraid not. Because I have an appointment with my dentist tonight B. Of course not. I have no idea C. No, I can’t D. That’s all set

4. --- Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you but … --- __________ .

A. Can I help you? C. It’s quite all right

B. Certainly, how dare you D. Yes, you did

5. --- You have lovely children. --- __________ .

A. No, no, no. They are not C. You’re talking too much

B. Oh, no, no D. Thanks

6. --- Can I help you with your suitcase? --- __________ .

A. I have no idea C. That’s a good idea

B. No, no. I can carry it myself D. Thank you. I can manage myself

7. --- Can you come over for dinner with us? --- __________ .

A. I’d like to but I have a meeting tonight C. No, I don’t like

B. It doesn’t matter D. Oh, that sounds well

8. --- Good night and thanks again. --- __________ .

A. You can’t say that

B. No, no. It’s what I can do D. Good night

C. How can you say that

9. --- Oh, I’m sorry. But I promise I’ll be careful next time. --- __________ .

A. It’s nothing at all C. Thank you

B. Oh, never mind. It doesn’t matter D. There are no questions

10. --- Could I use your dictionary for a moment? --- __________ .

A. It’s well

B. It doesn’t matter D. I have no idea

C. By all means

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

Dr. Harvey Gates, the noted scientist, might never have discovered the Kamron lizard (蜥蜴) in Blovia, if it had not been for a childhood accident. As a boy, he was determined to become a baseball player, but when he broke his arm in practice at the age of fourteen and was forced to stay off the playing field for a while, he took notice of the natural world around him and liked what he saw.

After he had recovered from his injury, he caught a squirrel (松鼠) and raised it as a pet. In 1962, he entered Blakeford College and majored in biology. By 1966 he had received his Soon he was bringing home snakes and other creatures from the woods near his school. Bachelor (學士) of Science degree and two years later at Drysdale University, he received his Doctor of Science degree. It was while he was doing field research for his doctoral studies in South America in 1967 that he discovered and named the Kamron lizard. This animal was different from others of its kind in that it had only four toes on its front feet. In other respects, it was similar to others of the same family. It could change its color and go for long periods without food.

11. Of the four statements, which one best indicates the author’s idea?

A. Dr. Gates is a scientist who can always attract the public attention to his research. B. Dr. Gates is a very famous scientist, though he wanted to be a sportsman at first. C. Dr. Gates is a scientist who always carries a notebook with him wherever he goes. D. Dr. Gates is very popular for his determination to become a baseball player. A. while doing some practical work

12. In the first paragraph of the passage, the phrase “in practice” means “ _________”.

B. while studying animals

C. while making up his mind to become a baseball player D. while playing baseball A. people

B. things

C. animals

D. living things

13. In the second paragraph, the word “creatures” can best be replaced by “ __________ “. 14. It was __________ that Dr. Gates discovered the Kamron lizard.

A. after he had graduated from Drysdale University B. right after he had finished his study for the doctor’s degree C. after he had received his highest degree

D. during the time when he was studying for the doctor’s degree A. It possesses four toes on its front feet. B. It can live a long while without eating. C. It may go for weeks without drinking. D. It is capable of changing colors.

Passage 2

I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 am. It was a rainy morning with low clouds and

15. Which of the following is not mentioned as a feature of the Kamron lizard?

as I approached the driving school at 9:50 am, my heart sank. My driving instructor, Stan, said something, trying to drive away my fears, but I was not impressed.

We set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit (圈) , We arrived at the test centre at 11 am. Stan made me watch a group of six learners emerging but we got stuck in a traffic jam, and could only drive no faster than walking.

from the building with their respective (个自的) examiners. Their instructors were looking out from two windows. We watched them drive off. They must have been feeling very nervous.

Stan took me round the probable test track, pointing out the traps. The weather became even worse. It seemed to make me feel worse too. I had developed a couldn’t-care-less mood, and was almost calm. We returned to the test centre in time to see the six unfortunates returning. Their nerves must have been in a terrible state.

I sat in the waiting room until six examiners came in to call out our respective names. Mine showed no emotion as he asked me to go to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again.

16. On their way to the test center, Stan tried to comfort the author ___________ .

A. but it made the author’s heart sink deeper B. but the words produced no effect

C. so that the author could drive to the center with no fears D. so that they could prepare for all the traps A. Six learners would be tested at the same time.

17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

B. The learners were tested in the presence of their instructors. C. None of the six learners passed the test in the end. D. The instructors were as nervous as the learners. A. upset

B. nervous

C. frightened

D. relaxed

18. When the author was sitting in the waiting room, he was quite __________ . 19. When it was his turn to take the test, the author went to his car with __________ .

A. firm confidence

B. mixed emotions D. perfect calmness

C. increased nervousness

20. The passage is mainly about __________ .

A. the influence of bad weather upon a test taker B. the feelings of a learner before his driving test C. the preparations before a driving test D. an unforgettable day

Passage 3

The resources of the library can be helpful even when we are doing something very

informal, such as trying to devise a better way to measure attitudes toward music or looking for a better way to teach mathematics. The library can be equally helpful when we are doing something very formal, such as writing a dissertation (学位论文) or preparing an article for publication in a professional journal. In either case, our goal should be to use the library as a useful tool to help us understand and solve our problem.

The following sections of this chapter will describe specific resources available in many libraries. In some cases you may be completely unfamiliar with a resource. Your goal should the to become aware of what is available and to know how to use each of these resources to help you solve the problem they are designed to solve.

When educators have a piece of information that they want to share with their colleagues, they often make this information available in professional journals or at professional meetings. It would often be useful to have access to such information, and this chapter will describe the special services that enable us to locate such information.

21. The library resources can be helpful when we __________ .

A. want to find a better way to measure attitudes toward music B. are preparing a paper for a professional journal C. are writing a dissertation D. All of the above

A. is more or less the same C. differs greatly

B. Varies slightly D. should not be different

22. The familiarity of readers with different resources __________ .

23. The author believes that __________ .

A. library resources should be used frequently and completely

B. library resources cannot be made good use of if they are not available to us C. one is supposed to be aware of the library resources that are usually not available D. one is supposed to have good knowledge and make good use of resources __________ .

24. When educators wish to share some information with their colleagues, they often

A. publish it in a professional journal C. get access to it in the library

B. attend professional meetings D. make use of some library services

25. The chapter in question __________ .

A. mainly deals with the ways of dissertation writing

B. presents information on publishing papers in professional journals C. introduces some library services E. describes some professional meetings

Passage 4

When food is consumed it can usually be replaced by growing more food on the same land year after year.But when people drive cars,the petrol they consume cannot be replaced from the same source for ever.Some day all the oil,coal and metals in the earth will have disappeared. In the 19th century the factories obtained their energy from coal,but industry’s energy today comes material of oil.It is oil more than anything else that has made the United States the richest country in the world.Without it her industry would come to a halt.She also uses oil as raw material for the production of things like plastics and washing-powder.America owns large amounts of oil,coal and other resources,but the country’s industrial production has become so great that fuel and raw materials now have to be imported from other countries.The United States,with one twentieth of the world’s population, consumes a third of the world’s resources---far more than her fair share.Anamerican uses fifty times as much energy as an Indian, while almost half the world’s cars are on the roads of America. Europe is also consuming more than its fair share of the world’s resources, including the resources of poorer countries.

When we ride in a car or a train we rarely ask ourselves where the energy comes from to drive it. Nor do we think about the energy that heats the water for our bath,or that enables us to watch television,play records or cook the dinner.Every time we do these things we use up a little bit more of the earth’s resources. It is difficult to find any products in a shop that do not use up energy and raw materials in their production.In the last few years people have begun to realize that these resources are being used up far too quickly. Between 1960 and 1970 world consumption of oil doubled,and our resources are expected to be completely used up by the year 2000 unless more oil is discovered before then.The oil-producing countries have therefore increased the price of oil because they know that the oil will not last for ever.

What will happen if oil and other important resources are used up? Are there other ways to solve the problem? Scientists are looking for it. 26.Which of the following is renewable?

A. Land B. Food C. Oil D. Metal 27.According to the second paragraph,______________. A. the United States is the largest producer of raw material B. the more oil a country produces,the richer it will be

C. an Indian uses only about one-fiftieth of the energy used by an American D. America has imported almost 50% of the world’s cars 28.Which of the following is true according to the third paragraph? A. Most of the Americans want to know where energy comes from.

B. There are problems about the quality of the fuels that heat our water and cook our dinner. C. Whatever we do we certainly use up some of the earth’s resources

D. There are a few goods that are produced without using up some energy and raw material 29. In the author’s opinion,________________. A. more oil will be discovered before long

B. oil,coal,and metals in the earth will be used up sooner or later C. world consumption of oil will double in the next few years D. more coal is needed in order to replace oil

30. This passage was probably written________________. A. in 1960s

B. between 1960 and 1970 C. before 1960 or earlier D. in 1970s or later

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

A. being greatly reduced C. to greatly reduce

B. greatly being reduced D. greatly to reduce

32. Many Americans worry about leisure and hurry from one activity to the next, __________ little time to stop and think.

A. leave

B. leaving

C. left

D. to leave

33. I won’t be able to attend the meeting tonight because _________ .

A. I must teach a class

B. I teach a class

D. I will have been teaching a class B. has taken place D. had taken place

C. I will be teaching a class A. have taken place C. took place

34. Great changes __________ in our institute in the last few years.

35. If the building project __________ by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be fined.

A. being completed C. to be completed A. To become A. to give A. to close

B. is completed D. completed

C. One becomes

C. giving

D. On becoming

D. being given

36. __________ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master’s degree.

B. Become

37. I don’t know why she avoids __________ her opinion on the subject.

B. to be given B. closing

38. If I had remembered __________ the window, the thief would not have got in.

C. to have closed D. having closed

39. Cambridge has announced plans to establish a business school __________ the master’s degree in business administration.

40. James plans to __________ offers from other companies before making a decision.

A. explode A. sense A. spread

B. expand

C. expose

D. explore

41. It would make __________ for the parents to be involved in this discussion.

B. idea

C. meaning C. exposed C. items

D. significance D. located D. details D. looking on

42. The license must be clearly __________ in the car windscreen.

B. displayed B. character

43. The donated liver came from the UK, but the hospital is giving no further __________ .

A. instance A. looking out

__________ .

A occasion

Section B

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet with a single line through the center.

When I visited the Netherlands last year, my first impression was that it was all too good to be true: a country where everyone is satisfied! So, ___46___ that young people everywhere are gifted social critics, I sought out some university students and ___47__ what issues young people were ___48___ . I was stunned to learn that the main problem students there see is with employment. IN a country that’s made good work conditions a(n) ___49___ , this came as a real surprise. Even more stunning was the fact that it wasn’t unemployment ___50___ these students were worried about --- it was a shortage of highly paid management positions ___51___ to fresh university graduates. As the students expressed their resentment toward the older generation for

B. situation

C. condition

D. environment

44. Police are __________ the disappearance of two children.

B. looking after C. looking into

45. I do not intend to follow that, because we shall have an opportunity to do so on another

“ ___52___ all the good jobs” and their bitterness over the thought of struggling to ___53___ on an entry – level salary, I couldn’t help ___54___ my own early employment experiences. I had graduated with honors form a good school, but my first job was doing door – to – door market research for a salary that just barely allowed me to get by. For some reason I never doubted that I’d ultimately ___55___ a better job. I simply accepted that a young person who was just starting out would have to struggle a bit at first. (216 words)

46. A. thinking

B. to see

C. knowing

D. found D. inquired D. cared about D. importance D. that D. available D. taking to D. live with D. recalling on D. end on

47. A. inquired after 48. A. worrying 49. A. priority 50. A. which

B. inquired of B. choice B. whom B. limited

C. inquired into C. must C. the C. supplied

B. concerned about C. concerned with

51. A. preferred 52. A. taking on 53. A. earn

54. A. calling back 55. A. end up with

B. taking up B. memorizing B. end with

C. taking over

B. make ends meet C. survive with

C. end in

C. looking back on

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your letter on the Chinese outline below:

1. 了解對方近來的情況

2. 通知對方同學將在元旦舉行聚會 3. 請對方參加

4. 大学英语B模拟题3答案

5. Part I Use of English (20 points)

6. 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.D 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.C 7. Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points) 8. 11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.C 9. 16.B 17.A 18.D 19.C 20.B 10. 21.D 22.C 23.D 24.A 25.C 11. 26.-30（略）

12. Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) 13. 31.A 32.B 33.C 34.A 35.C 14. 36.A 37.C 38.A 39.B 40.D 15. 41.A 42.B 43.D 44.C 45.A 16. 46.C 47.D 48.B 49.A 50.D 17. 51.D 52.B 53.B 54.C 55.A 18. PartⅣ Writing (15 points)（略）

大学英语B模拟试题4

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

1. --- Can you turn down the radio, please? --- __________ .

A. Oh, I know

B. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize it was that loud. C. I’ll keep it down next time D. Please forgive me

2. --- These are certainly beautiful flowers. Thank you so much. --- __________ .

A. No, no. It’s nothing C. Yes, I agree.

B. You are welcome. D. Yes, I think so, too

3. --- Hi, Sam, I think you did a good job. --- __________ .

A. Thank you C. Not at all

B. Don’t mention it D. I did it quite badly.

4. --- Good morning, sir. May I help you? --- __________ .

A. No, I don’t buy anything C. Yes, I need some sugar --- __________ .

A. No, no way B. No, I couldn’t C. No, I can’t

D. Sorry I can’t. I have to go to a meeting right now 6. --- Why don’t you travel to New York on vacation? --- __________ .

A. I don’t want to go B. Excuse me, because I can’t

C. I want to, but I haven’t got enough money D. Because I’m going to school today 7. --- Would you like to go fishing with us now? --- __________ .

A. No, I don’t like

B. No, I don’t need your help D. Oh, no. That’s OK

5. --- Could you help me with my homework, please?

B. It sounds interesting but I have lots of homework to do C. I won’t tell you D. Oh, it is well

8. --- Could I speak to John Harris, please. --- __________ .

A. Oh, how are you C. I’m listening

B. I’m John D. Speaking

9. --- Congratulations! You won the first prize in today’s speech contest. --- __________ .

A. Yes, I beat the others C. Thank you

B. No, no, I didn’t do it well D. It’s a pleasure

10. --- Can I have a look at your passport? --- __________ .

A. It is here

B. Here is it

C. Here you are

D. No, you can’t

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as a young man are still in existence. They show that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basics of good behavior in society, and was reading English literature.

At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact, his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentleman, and incomplete. For unlike other young Virginian of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginia Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American Presidents such as John

Adams. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress(国会), or on any subject that had not to do with everyday, practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus, unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe. 11. Why didn’t Washington go to college?

A. His family could not afford it.

B. A college education was rather uncommon in his time. C. He didn’t like the young Virginian gentlemen.

D. The author doesn’t give any reason.

12. Washington felt uncomfortable in Congress debates because he__________.

A. lacked practice in public speaking

B. felt his education was not good enough C. didn’t like arguing and debating with people D. felt that debating was like intellectual training

13. The reason why Washington didn’t visit France was probably that he__________.

A. didn’t really care about going

B. didn’t know French leaders

C. couldn’t communicate directly with the French leaders D. was too busy to travel

14. According to the author, __________.

A. Washington’s lack of formal education placed him at a disadvantage in later life

B. Washington should have gone to France even though he could not speak French C. Washington was not as good a president as Adams, Jefferson or Madison D. Washington was a model for all Virginian gentlemen

15. The main idea of the passage is that Washington’s education __________.

A. was of great variety, covering many subjects

B. was probably equal to those of most young gentlemen of his time C. may seem poor by modern standards, but was good enough for his time D. was rather limited for a president

Passage 2

Like most people, I was brought up to look upon life as a process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important discovery: giving – away makes life so much more exciting. You need not worry if you lack money. This is how I experimented with giving –away. If an idea for improving the window display of a neighborhood store flashes to me, I step in and make the suggestion to the storekeeper. One discovery I made about giving –away is that it is almost impossible to give away anything in this world without getting something back, though the return often comes in an unexpected form. One Sunday morning the local post office delivered an important special delivery letter to my home, though it was addressed to me at my office. I wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation. More than a year later I needed a post – office box for a new business I was starting. I was told at the window that there were no boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long waiting list. As I was about to leave, the postmaster appeared in the doorway. He had overheard(无意中听到) our conversation. “Wasn’t it you that wrote us that letter a year ago about delivering a special delivery to your home?” I said yes. “Well, you certainly are going to have a box in this post office if we have to make one for you. You don’t know what a letter like that means to us. We usually get nothing but complaints.”

16. From the passage, we understand that __________ .

A. the author did not understand the importance of giving until he was in late thirties

B. the author was like most people who were mostly receivers rather than givers C. the author received the same education as most people during his childhood D. the author liked most people as they looked upon life as a process of getting A. giving means you will lack money

B. the excitement of giving can bring you money C. you don’t have to be rich in order to give D. when you give away money, you will be rich A. in writing

B. in person

D. about the neighborhood

17. According to the author __________ .

18. The author would make the suggestion to the storekeeper __________ .

C. in the window display

19. When the author needed a post – office box, __________ .

A. he had to put his name on a waiting list B. he wrote the postmaster a note of appreciation

C. many people had applied for post – office boxes before him D. he asked the postmaster to make one for him A. it was the special delivery B. it was the post – office box

C. it was the note of appreciation he wrote D. it was he who wrote him a letter a year ago

Passage 3

Children in the United States are exposed to many influences other than of their families. Television is the most significant of these influences, because the habit of watching television usually begins before children start attending school.

Parents are concerned about the lack of quality in television programs for children. The degree of violence in many of these shows also worries them. Studies indicate that, when children are exposed to violence, they many become aggressive or insecure.

Parents are also concerned about the commercials during programs for children. And some parents feel that these shows should not have any commercials at all because young minds are not mature enough to deal with the claims made by advertisers.

Educational television has no commercials and has programs for children that many parents approve of. The most famous of these is Sesame Street, which tries to give preschool children a head start in learning the alphabet(字母) and numbers. It also tries to teach children useful things about the world in which they live.

Even though most parents and educators give Sesame Street and shows like it high marks for quality, some critics argue that all television, whether educational or not, is harmful to children. These critics feel that the habit of watching hours of television every day turns children

20. In reply to the postmaster’s question, the author said __________ .

into bored and passive(被动的) consumers of their world rather than encouraging them to become active explorers of it.

21. Which of the following statements is NOT based on the passage?

A. Parents are worried about the influence from television on their children. B. Television has much influence on children.

C. Both parents and their children like watching educational television. D. Some critics think that television is no good for children. A. They become the victims of social violence.

B. They spend hours watching television instead of doing school work. C. The programs make the children lose interest in the world.

D. The programs make the children spend too much of their parents’ money. A. they think that their children are not old enough to handle advertising B. commercials teach children alphabet and numbers C. commercials help to sell products D. they don’t like commercials

A. it does have the same commercials as others B. it offers programs for both children and their parents C. many parents like the programs it offers for their children D. children can learn some school subjects before they go to school A. Watching Too Much Television May Be Harmful to Young Minds B. Television Is More Harmful than Educational C. Television’s Influence on Children E. More Education Television

Passage 4

There was a bad storm last night. Power lines were blown down by the high winds.Electric service was cut to more than a thousand homes,stores,and offices in the area.As a result,the two telephones on Dwayne Lederer’s desk have been ringing all day.He works in the public relations office of the utility company that provides electricity for the region.

When service is interrupted, as it was by last night’s storm,Dwayne has to inform the public what the company is doing about the problem.He issues statements to the press,radio, and TV about the progress of repair work. He also answers dozens of phone calls from customers who want to know when their electric service is going to be restored.

Right now he’s talking to the maintenance section. The supervisor is telling him where

22. In what ways do children suffer from television?

23. Parents would not like their children to see commercials because __________ .

24. Educational television is widely appreciated because __________ .

25. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

the crews are working and how long it will take to complete the repairs. His second phone is ringing,,and he picks it up as soon as he hangs up the first phone.This time it is a customer,and Dwayne is able to tell her that her electricity will be restored in an hour or less.Before he finishes the call, the other phone is ringing again.

Dwayne isn’t always as busy as he is today. He spends a great deal of his time writing stories about the utility company and placing them in the local newspapers.Of course the stories show the company in a favorable light. At other times,he takes visitors through the company’s plants.He has also been working on a new project. He’s arranging to visit schools in the area to explain to the students how electricity is generated and distributed. He thinks this will help the public to understand some of the company’s polices.

Public relations is a field that has grown very rapidly in recent years.People have become aware of the effect that industry has on their lives.Now there are movements to protect the environment and to protect consumers. Many companies have found that they need to explain their policies to the public.Some of them have found it necessary to respond to bad publicity.Tourism and entertainment businesses have slways needed favorable publicity to attract customers.

Dwayne worked as a reporter on a local newspaper for several months after he graduated from school. At the same time, the management of the utility company decided that it was necessary to do a better job in public relations.The company hired several men and women to fill vacancies in the public relations department.Dwayne was interviewed and chosen for one of the positions.

26. The company Dwayne works for______________. A. deals with public relations B. is a power supplier of the region

C. has vacancies in the public relations department D. is responsible for weather forecasting

27. The customers are ringing Dwayne to complain about_______________.

A. the last night’s bad storm B. the interruption of electric service C. the wrong information about the weather

D. the ptoblems in the statements he has issued to the press,radio,and TV. 28. Dwayne does a lot of things for the company expect__________________.

A. writing stories about the company B. explaining to the students about electricity C. helping repair the power lines D. answering phone calls from customers 29. Dwayne used to work________________.

A. as a teacher at the local school

B. in a telephone company C. as a newspaper reporter D. for an entertainment business

30. The best title for this passage would be____________________.

A. Public Relations B. A Utility Company C. Mr Dwayne Lederer D. Terrible Power Failure

Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

A. called in

B. calling in

C. call in

D. to call in

32. Although Jack made a foolish mistake, we __________ at him.

A. ought to have laughed C. ought to laugh

B. oughtn’t to have laughed D. should not to laugh

33. In no circumstance __________ .

A. smoking should be allowed on the campus B. should smoking b allowed on the campus C. should smoking allowed on the campus D. should smoking allow on the campus

34. we desire that the tour leader __________ us immediately of any changes in plans.

A. inform A. to that Highlands.

A. But for human patients.

A. since

B. before

C. after

D. when

38. __________ is no reason for dismissing him.

A. Because he was a few minutes late

B. Owing to a few minutes being late

C. The fact that he was a few minutes late D. Being a few minutes late 39. Dieters should try to reach and __________ a reasonable weight.

A. contain

B. secure

C. reserve

D. maintain

B. For all

C. Above

D. Except for

37. Scientists say it may be five or ten years __________ it is possible to test this medicine on

B. informs

C. informed C. in that

D. has informed D. except that

35. These two areas are similar __________ they both have a high rainfall during this season.

B. besides that

36. __________ my love of landscape, nothing could persuade me to spend another day in the

40. They claim that __________ 1,000 factories closed down during economic crisis.

A. sufficiently

B. approximately

C. considerably C. came to C. comment

D. properly D. came over D. other

41. I __________ an interesting news item in yesterday’s Times.

A. came across B. came up A. impression

B. reaction

42. I was stunned by the news, and my initial __________ was anger.

43. We are interested in the weather because it __________ us so directly --- what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.

A. benefits

B. affects

C. guides

D. effects

44. That probably explains why public opinion is broadly __________ euthanasia (安乐死), or at least certain forms of it.

A. in relation to A. at heart Section B

Another useful method for improving your reading is the ability to reflect on what is being presented. Readers ___46___ the material that they have read not simply to understand it, ___47___ to interpret, analyze, and critique this information. Readers use several different methods to help them reflect such as careful note – taking, synthesis ( 综合). And analysis.

Careful note – taking on your reading material ___48___ while you read. Pausing periodically to ___49__ about important claims or ideas, ___50___ details, or questions about unclear concepts. The act of note – taking will help you to reflect about the content of the document, and the notes you keep will ___51___ an archive that you can refer to in the future.

Synthesis is the ability to take what are ___52___ seeming irrelevant points and put them together into a meaningful, new whole. Synthesis may occur during your reading, or it may tale place after you have read a document in its entirety.

Analysis moves synthesis one step ___53___ , encouraging a reader to carefully examine thoroughly the points ___54__ , and how they are synthesized. After readers analyze a passage or a whole text, they ___55__ regarding the document, either generally agreeing or disagreeing with its message. (205 words)

46. A. study 47. A. and

B. reflect on B. but also

C. consider

D. think D. yet D. should occur D. keep note D. linked

C. moreover C. have to begin C. take notes C. associated

B. in contrast to B. in person

C. in excess of C. on purpose

D. in favor of D. by nature

45. She was __________ a very affectionate person.

48. A. must take place B. may start 49. A. make note 50. A. relevant

B. write note B. connected

51. A. act as 52. A. firstly

B. serve as B. farther

C. consider as C. first hand C. further C. consider

C. having made

D. regard as D. at first D. forwardly D. to make D. hold the view

B. to begin with B. being made

53. A. in advance 54. A. to be made

55. A. take a position B. insist on PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1. 了解对方最近的学习情况. 2. 你的学习情况.

3. 请对方说说提高水平的经验.

大学英语B模拟题4答案

4. Part I Use of English (20 points)

5. 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.C 6. Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points) 7. 11.D 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.D 8. 16.A 17.C 18.B 19.C 20.D 9. 21.C 22.C 23.A 24.C 25.C 10. 26.-30（略）

11. Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) 12. 31.D 32.B 33.B 34.A 35.C 13. 36.B 37.B 38.C 39.D 40.B 14. 41.A 42.B 43.B 44.D 45.D 15. 46.B 47.B 48.D 49.C 50.A 16. 51.B 52.D 53.C 54.B 55.A 17. PartⅣ Writing (15 points)（略） 18.

大学英语B模拟试题5

Part I

Use of English (20 points)

1. --- Hello, may I talk to the manager about the price? --- __________ .

A. Sorry, he is out at the moment C. Sorry, you can’t

B. No, you can’t D. I don’t know

2. --- Can I borrow your camera for a couple of days? --- __________ .

A. Yes, you may borrow B. Yes, go on

C. Sure, here you are. Enjoy your journey D. It doesn’t matter

3. --- Mr. Chairman, could I raise a point about the plan? --- __________ .

A. Yes, Dr Chock C. Yes, I hope not

B. I think so, either D. No, I have no idea

4. --- Sorry to interrupt, but can you give me another copy of the handout? --- __________ .

A. No, of course not B. Certainly

C. I’m sorry to hear that

D. By no means, but it’s impossible 5. --- Do you mind if I join you? --- __________ .

A. I’m very happy to do so C. Please do

B. Never mind D. Oh, I can’t

6. --- My grandmother’s taken ill and I’ve got to go down to the hospital. --- __________ .

A. We’re going to the same place

B. Very sorry to hear it. I hope it’s nothing serious C. Really?

D. Let me go with you

7. --- Well done. Congratulations on your success. --- __________ .

A. Thank you very much

B. Oh, no, no

D. Sorry, I couldn’t any better

C. No, I didn’t do very well

8. --- That man alone over there – who is he? --- __________ .

A. He is a student C. A driver, I suppose

B. He is Doctor Took D. He’s drunk

9. --- Well, it’s getting late. I must be going. Thank you again for inviting me to the party. --- __________ .

A. Oh, it’s so late C. Oh, so soon?

B. Thank you for coming D. I really had a happy time

10. --- I want go to New York. What’s the fare? --- ___________ .

A. Pardon me?

B. I’m sorry

D. I’m not understanding

C. Yes, I don’t understand

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

Passage 1

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jerry really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late.

Why do we go wrong about our friends – or out enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “you’re a lucky dog”. Is he really on your side? If he says, “You’re a lucky guy” or “You’re a lucky gal”, that’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck.

How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says square with the tone of voice? His posture(体态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake. 11. From the questions in the first paragraph we can learn that the speaker __________ .

A. feels happy, thinking of how nice his friends were to him B. feels he may not have “read” his friends’ true feelings correctly C. thinks it was a mistake to have broken up with his girl friend, Helen D. is sorry that his friends let him down

12. In the second paragraph, the author uses the example of “You’re a lucky dog” to show that __________ .

A. the speaker of this sentence is just being friendly

B. this saying means the same as “You’re a lucky guy” or “You’re a lucky gal” C. sometimes the words used by a speaker give a clue to the feeling behind the words D. the word “dog” shouldn’t be used to apply to people 13. This passage tries to tell you how to __________ .

A. avoid mistakes about money and friends B. bring the “dog” bit into our conversation

C. avoid mistakes in understanding what people .tell you D. keep people friendly without trusting them

14. In listening to a person, the important thing is __________ .

A. to notice his tone, his posture, and the look in his eyes B. to listen to how he pronounces his words

C. to check his words against his manner, his tone of voice, and his posture D. not to believe what he says

15. If you followed the advice of the writer, you would __________ .

A. be able to get the real meaning of what people say to you B. avoid and mistakes while talking with people who envy you C. not lose real friends who say things that do not please you D. be able to observe people as they are talking to you

Passage 2

Why was Bastille important to the citizens of Paris? The building of the Bastille had been started in 1370 under Charles V. By the seventeenth century it had stopped to be important for defense. Cardinal Richelieu turned it into a prison. It was not an ordinary prison to punish common crimes. Its huge doors closed only on enemies of the King. The Bastille’s workings were secret. Prisoners were taken to it in closed vehicles. Soldiers on guard duty had to stand with their faces to the wall. No talking was allowed. Worst of all, a prisoner never knew if he would be there a day, a week, a year, or forever. Only the King’s letter could set him free.

Over the years the number of arrests by King’s letter had become fewer. By the time of its fall, most of the prisoners were writers who had written against the corruptions (贪污腐败) of the government. Voltaire, the famous French writer, spent a year there in 1717 ~ 1718, and another 12 days in 1726.

For those who believed in free speech and free thinking, the Bastille stood for everything evil. The day it was captured, only seven prisoners were found inside. Still, the Bastille was hated by the people. It was a symbol of the King’s complete power.

16. The Bastille had been a prison __________ . A. since the time of Charles V

B. since 1370

C. before the seventeenth century D. since the time of Cardinal Richelieu

A. Anyone who did something wrong could find himself suddenly in the Bastille. B. The Bastille was only for those who were opposed to the King. C. Things done in the Bastille were hardly known to people outside. D. Voltaire was twice put in the Bastille. A. a large number of prisoners

B. a lot of writers who had been against the government

C. some dozens of people who believed in free speech and free thinking D. only a few prisoners

A. All prisoners in the Bastille had to stay there for life.

B. Over the years the number of prisoners in the Bastille was getting more and more. C. The King could put people in, or let them go out, as he wanted.

D. At the time it was captured, there were so few prisoners in it that it meant little to

17. According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?

18. At the time of its fall, the Bastille housed __________ .

19. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

the people.

20. This passage mainly __________ .

A. tells how the prisoners were controlled by the King B. tells how little was known about the Bastille C. shows the inner workings of the Bastille D. gives a brief history of the Bastille

Passage 3

Almost every family buys as least one copy of a newspaper every day. Some people Five hundred years ago, news of important happenings – battles lost and won, kings or

subscribe to as many as two or three different newspapers. But why do people read newspapers? rulers overthrown (推翻) or killed – took months and even years to travel from one country to another. The news passed by word of mouth and was never accurate. Today we can read in our newspapers of important events that occur in far away countries on the same day they happen.

Apart from supplying news from all over the world, newspapers give us a lot of other useful information. There are weather reports, radio, television and film guides, book reviews, stories, and of course, advertisements. The bigger ones are put in by large companies to bring attention to their products. They pay the newspapers thousands of dollars for the advertising space, but it is worth the money for news of their products goes into almost every home in country. For those who produce newspapers, advertisements are also very important. Money earned from advertisements makes it possible for them to sell their newspapers at a low price and still make a

profit.

21. The phrase “subscribe to” in the first paragraph means “__________”.

A. go to the newspaper stand and buy B. send their own news stories to

C. agree to buy for a specific period of time D. become faithful readers of A. widespread C. not popular

B. found among a few families D. uncommon

22. The habit of reading newspapers is __________ .

23. Before the time of the newspaper, __________ .

A. bad news traveled quickly and good news slowly

B. few people cared about events that took place in far away countries C. kings and rulers were often overthrown or killed D. news was passed from one person to another A. wasted

B. not much

D. of no use to anyone

24. The author seems to agree that money spent on advertisements is __________ .

C. well spent

25. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Five hundred years ago it took a long time for news to reach other countries. B. Newspaper advertisements turn people’s attention away from their products. C. The news that we read in newspapers is mainly about new products.

E.When newspapers are sold at a low price, the newspaper producers will lose money.

Passage 4

A 15-year-old boy, who was first found guilty of theft at the age of 12, was convicted of stealing 22 charity boxes yesterday from local shops .He was arrested while he was dressed as a woman, and he was pretending to be a representative of the Charity Help Aids.

The boy had been arrested 80 times before, and neighbours say that he had committed over, 1,000 offences. One local person said ,“He’s always in court. We’ve had enough of him.” He had been sent to a young people’s prison on two occasions and had been convicted eight times—for burglary, robbery and criminal damage.

At the trial the jury heard evidence from the shop owners. One of them had finally called the police because of what he had said after his mobile phone rang. He had answered the call and had started swearing. “It was only at that point, ”the shop owner said, “That I realized it was not the usual lady who collects the boxes.”

After the verdict, his mother,who had given evidence in the case,said that she was unable to control her son. The judge told the court that the problems of the family could be due to the absence of a father.

The judge will sentence the boy next Tuesday.

Questions 31——35：

26. The boy stole from _________________ .

A. shops B. charity shops C. charity boxes in shops D. offices 27. He stole __________________.

A . 80 boxes B. 15 boxes C. 1,000 boxes D. 22 boxes 28. He had been sent to prison ___________. A. twice B. 80 times C. 22 times D. 1,000 times

29. When did one of the shop owners realize the boy was a fake (冒充的)charity lady ? A. When the boy’s phone rang. B. When the boy was dressed as woman. C. When the boy began swearing (骂人). D. When the boy wanted to run away.

30. The judge said the reason for the problems was __________________ . A . the boy’ s father B. the absence of the boy’s father C. the boy ’s mother D. the boy himself Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) Section A

Directions: In this section there are 15incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 31. If only he __________ what I tell him, but he won’t.

A. had done

B. would do D. has done C. so

D. but D. are D. overheard D. will study

D. from those ones

C. would have done A. and

32. Five minutes earlier, __________ we could have caught the last train.

B. or

33. A suitcase with shirt, trousers and shoes __________ stolen from the car.

A. have been A. overhear A. studies

B. has

C. was

34. They talked in whispers, but still, I couldn’t help but __________ their conversation.

B. to overhear B. studied

C. overhearing C. study

35. Her wish was that he __________ at Beijing University at once. 36. The furniture in his room is quite different __________ in yours.

A. from those

B. from that

C. from that one

37. The government official explained that there’s no point ___________ about the cultural gap in that city.

A. to worry A. giving

B. with them worrying C. in worrying B. Having given

D. worry D. To be given

38. __________ such a good chance he planned to learn more.

C. Having been given

39. I’d almost given up hope of finding a house I liked, and then suddenly this one __________ .

A. turned over A. contribute A. cultivate

B. turned up B. promote B. raise

C. turned on C. refer C. adopt

D. turned down D. matter D. acquire

40. Not only are cars involved in most of the traffic accidents, but they also __________ . 41. David and Sheila are unable to have children, but they’re hoping to __________ a little boy. 42. As you know, when college students __________ their future employment, they often think

of status and income. A. apply

B. demand B. sensitive

C. anticipate C. severe

D. suppose D. solemn

43. Alice is a __________ person and never makes any unreasonable demands.

A. sensible

44. Not __________, with youth unemployment so high, some school – leavers with qualifications fail to find jobs.

A. obviously A. affair

B. surprisingly B. accident

C. particularly C. incident

D. normally D. emergency

45. She is quite capable and can be depended on in an __________ . Section B

Homesickness is very common among students away from home – even those who had previously been away at overnight camp or traveled far away. There is a difference between being away from home for 8 weeks and being gone for 8 months. There is also a difference between ___46___ home for a while (knowing you will be going back) and the start of leaving ___47___ (knowing your returns may never be the same again). Feeling homesick dies not make you less mature or mean you are not ready to be ___48___ . If you feel homesick, talk to your friends at school about it. ___49__ are they are feeling the same way. ___50___ family and friends back home, but make sure you ___51___ new relationships at school. If your homesickness will just not ___52___ and does not seem to be getting better after a few months at school, speaking with a counselor might help. Also, remember that going home for the first visit may be difficult ___53___ changes in yourself or your family. Old conflicts do not just disappear ___54___ you go to college, and new ones may ___55___ . Again, if things are too stressful for you to handle alone, talk to a counselor. (210 words)

46. A. abandoning 47. A. for good 48. A. yourself

B. leaving B. lonely

C. being away C. impermanent C. of your own B. Contact with C. go over

D. heading for D. all the time D. on your own D. Make sure

B. temporarily

49. A. Most likely

B. It’s impossible C. Chances are

50. A. Keep in touch with

C. Keep contact in

51. A. go with

D. Communicate

D. go through D. develop D. resulting in D. provided D. merge

B. go away

52. A. have built 53. A. thanks to 54. A. if

55. A. surface

B. are establishing C. formed B. because of B. unless

B. arise from

C. once

C. owing to C. give rise to

PartⅣ Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an E-mail to one of your former classmates. You should write at least 80 words, and base your E-mail on the Chinese outline below:

1. 你的近况.

2. 请对方帮你购习英语语法书.

3. 邀请对方方便时来访.

4. 大学英语B模拟题5答案及部分注解

5. Part I Use of English (20 points)

6. 1.从本题的对话可以看出，第一说话人想与对方的经理谈谈价格问题.如果经理

不在，礼貌的回答需表示歉意，并说明理由，因此最佳答案是A. 7. 2.从本题的对话可以看出，第一说话人想借用对方的照相机，在征求对方的意见，

对方表示乐意，因此最佳的选择是C.

8. 3从本题的对话可以看出，第一说话人在问主席是否可以对计划提个问题，答案

为A.

9. 4本题的第一说话人在礼貌地请对方再给他一份讲义.答案为B.

10. 5本题的第一说话人想跟对方一起，在征求对方的意见.如果拒绝，通过要表示歉

意.如果同意，通常可明确表示，因此答案选择C.

11. 6本题的第一说话人的祖母病了，在告诉对方这一情况，并说得去医院看望.听到

这种消息通常要表示关心，因此最佳选择是B.

12. 7本题的第一说话人在向对方表示祝贺，通常的回答是表示感谢，因此选择A. 13. 8本题的第一说话人在问对方那边的那个人是谁.如果认识，回答时要说出那个人

的名字，因此选择B.

14. 9本题的第一说话人在参加聚会后向主人告辞，并感谢主人的邀请，这里最佳的

回答是B.

15. 10本题的第一说话人想去纽约，在问标价是多少，而对方没能听清楚他的话，顺

此最佳的选择是A. 16. Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points)

17. Passage 1

18. 11.答案B.文章第一段“当我们回顾过去，像这些疑问可能使我们感觉糟糕.但当

我们回顾过去，为时已晚”，由此推断说话者认为可能在过去他未能“读懂”朋友的真实感受.

19. 12.答案C.作者在第二段提到But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down

a little,意思是用 “dog”这样的词使你有点出洋相，所以C项 “有时说话者所用的词会暴露其真实情感”的说法正确.

20. 13.答案C.这道题是关于全文中心思想的.第一段讲的是我们在理解别人话语时

会犯错误;第二段解释为什么会犯错误;最和一段告诉我们如何避免犯错.

21. 14答案C.最后一段作者以四个反问句说明了应如何听别人讲话，选项C将这四

点总结起来了.

22. 15答案A.文章最后一段即是作者的建议，尤其最后一句“花点时间想想人们话

里的真实含意可能避免另一个错误”，由此推断选项A正确.而选项B和D的说法片面，选项C和原文意思相去甚远.

23. Passage 2

24. 16答案D.这是一道关于文中时间的细节题.第一段第四句Cardinal Richelieu

turned it into a prison中turn…into… 意思为使成为.因此，自从Cardinal Richelieu统治时起，巴士底成为监狱. 25. 17答案A.因为第一段中It was not an ordinary prison to punish common crimes

和Its huge doors closed only on enemies of the King表示选项A“任何做错事的人可能会突然发现自己关进巴士底监狱”说法错误.选项B和C均在第一段提到，D在第二段提及.

26. 18答案D.本题关键是是否理解了最后一段第二句The day it was captured, only

seven prisoners were found inside 中capture一词的含义，即攻占、攻陷.然而文章第二段第二句有干扰作用，“到它陷落时为止，绝大多数(入狱过的)犯人是提笔反对政府贪污腐败的作家”，佷多会因此选择B或C.

27. 19.答案C.本题考查对句子的理解.从文章第一段最后两句worst of all, a

prisoner never knew if he would be there a day, a week, a year, or forever 和Only the King’s letter could set him free理解，选项A错而C正确.第二段第一句Over the years the number of arrests by King’s letter had become fewer将选项B推翻.文章最后两句表明人们仍然憎恨国王的专断独权，因此D错. 28. 20.答案D.本题是中心思想题.文章主要是简短地介绍巴士底监狱的历史.

29. Passage 3

30. 21答案C. “Subscribe to”意思是“订阅”，即选项C的释义.而选项A指“去

报摊购买”;B指“将自己的新闻故事投稿”;D指“成为忠实读者”.

31. 22答案A. “Widespread”意思是“普及的、普遍的”.文章第一句就表明读报

的习惯现在很普遍，“几乎每个家庭每天才要买至少一份报纸”.

32. 23答案D. 本题关键是对第二段第二句The news passed by word of mouth and

was never accurate 中word of mouth这一细节的理解，意思为“消息是靠人们嘴巴传话并且从不准确”.

33. 24答案C. 文章第三段中They pay the newspapers…,but it is worth the money

for news of their products…in the country这一句委婉地表达了作者赞同在广告上的花费是值得的.

34. 25答案A. 第二段第一句中took months and even years证明选项A中a long time

正确.选项B的含义和第三段第二句的表达正相反;选项C明显错误;文章最后一句“从广告上赚的钱使报纸制造者低价卖报并赢利成为可能”表明选项D错. 35. Passage 4 26---30 ADACB

36. Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure(25 points) 37. Section A

38. 31答案B. 本题考查虚拟语气用法.“if only”意思为“但愿，要是…就好了”，

由if only引导的句子谓语动词需用虚拟语气. 如果表示现在的愿望，用would/could+ do.如果表示与过支事实相反的愿望，用would/could+ have done.根据本题干的后半部分，可知句子表示的是与现在事实相反的愿望，故选B. 39. 32答案A. 本题考查隐含虚拟条件句. 名词短语five minutes earlier, 实际相

当于if we had arrived five minutes earlier,主句通常由and引出. 题意为: 如果早到五分钟, 我们就可以赶上最后一趟火车. 故选A.

40. 33答案C. 本题考查主谓一致问题. 本题的主语是a suitcase,谓语动词应该用

第三人称单数, 不受with 的影响, 故选答案C.

41. 34答案A. 本句是一个词组的考查题, 主要是考查can’t help doing这个固定

搭配，意为“禁不住做某事”。这个结构可以插入but进行强调，其结构为can’t help but do.

42. 35答案C. 此句实际上是一个虚拟语气句，不要以为是一般过去时. Wish做动词

引出的宾语从句要用过去时，one’s wish was that … (should) do 是固定用法，故答案为C. 43. 36答案B. furniture为不可数名词，故不能用those或one代替，而that可指

代不可数名词和可数名词.

44. 37答案C. There’s no point (in) doing sth. 是固定用法，表示“做 … …

没有什么意义(用处)等”，类似的还有There’s no use (help, significance) (in) doing sth. .

45. 38答案C. 这是一个现在分词的完成被动式短语在句中做状语，它所表示的分词

的动作既先于主语的谓语动词，又表明主语是被动的，因此应用现在分词的被动语态.