大学英语模拟试卷
Model Test 1
Part 11 Structure
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each
one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
16. If I _________ to agree to your plan, how do you think the other colleagues would feel? A) were C) will be B) be D) am
17. Hardly had she got into the classroom ___________ the bell rang. A) that C) when B) then D) so
18. Some of the meat smelt bad before reaching the market and _________ away. A) could be thrown C) must throw B) had to be thrown D) should throw
19. The two friends talked about the people _______ they could remember at college. A) who C) that B) what D) which
20. A lot of a lawyer's time is spent ______________ investigations. A) conducted C) conduct B) to conduct D) conducting
21．There was such a storm ______________ I had never experienced before. A) as such C) with which
B) for such D) as which
22. The purpose of new technologies is to make life easier, it more difficult.
A) not to make C) not making B) not make D) do not make
23. The most important question about the computer is it has done and will do to man.
A) which C) what B) that D) when
24. The Olympic Games, in 776 B.C., did not include women players until 1912.
A) first playing C) to be first played B) first played D) to be first playing
25. Peter worked so fast with the maths problems_________ a lot of mistakes. A) as to make C) to make
B) that made D) that he made Section B
Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. The director has an entertainment (allow) __________, money for entertaining important
customer, etc.
27. In fact, the majority of state names in the U.S. (derive) ________ from Indian names.
28. More than 3 nature reserves have been established in this area where hunting (forbid) _____ 29. The police (be) ________ going to search the house this afternoon. 30. The Chinese (civil) _______ existed for more than 5 000 years.
31. If the foundation had not been strengthened 3 years ago, the lean in the tall building (cause) ____________its ruin.
32. His achievements are (compare) _______________ with the best.
33. While it is true that you may be among friends in a village, it is also true that you (cut off) __________from the exciting and important events that take place in cities. 34. Promotion is (depend) ___________upon your record of success.
35. The country now has 12 factories (produce) ____________ TV sets, with an annual output of 30, 000sets.
Part III Reading Comprehension
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A),B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
There is nothing really new about any present-day moral problems. But perhaps they are now more pressing than in previous ages because modern science has greatly increased the scope and range of the consequences of human decisions. This is most obvious in modern warfare. Combatants (战士) can now be far removed from each other and, in the process, distanced from the consequences of their actions. War is also no longer simply a combat between armies; the humane (仁慈的) distinction between combatants and noncombatants has disappeared. This raises the question of whether there can be any \
The problem is at its most extreme with the atomic bombs (原子弹). Many people have questioned the development and production of these bombs, let alone their use, both because their destructiveness outweighs (超过) any justification for their use and because of the probable long-term effects of radiation (辐射). Even the peaceful use of nuclear power carries the risk of pollution of the atmosphere for many generations. Behind the practical problems of using it peacefully is the moral one of whether it is possible to balance the benefits, however great, against the risk, however small and remote.
36. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for this passage? A) Modern Warfare C) Problems of Nuclear Reactors B) Science and Moral Problems D) Moral Consideration 37. The author would probably agree that in modern conflicts A) everyone would become a victim
B) more non-combatants would escape harm
C) combatants are not responsible for their actions
D) nuclear weapons are more \
38. Even the peaceful use of nuclear power is potentially dangerous because of A) long-term deadly pollution C) losing its justification B) an imbalance of benefits D) a change of morals 39. The author says the risks of using nuclear power are
A) greater than ever C) balanced by the benefits B) small and remote D) practical problems 40. The author says that moral problems are more urgent because A) combatants can be more removed than in the past B) nuclear power has become much more dangerous
C) science has made human decisions much more complex D) nuclear weapons have greatly increased Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41through 45.
Do you know how to deal with money troubles for the future? Here is some useful advice for people with money worries.
1. Compulsive deposits （强制储蓄）：Force yourself to take 15 to 20 per cent of your monthly income and put it in a separate bank account. This won't upset your life a great deal and will give you a good number of rewards in several years' time.
2. Separate \from \In keeping your accounts, list different items in two different columns. Check what you need and what you want, meaning things you may not necessarily need.
3. Avoid shopping with friends: You may only buy one blouse when you are shopping alone, but you may also pick up a skirt and a pair of shoes or maybe a luxurious () dinner and two hours of Karaoke if you are with someone.
4. Avoid using credit cards: Bring along only a limited amount of money when you go shopping and spend no more than what you have planned.
5. Find substitutes: Many people rush out to shop when they want to release some pressure. But, a good book or an interesting movie might be just as good a relief. It takes time to change the habit, but it pays off if you try.
6. Enjoy investment: By investing we do not mean in a car or home electronic device. Joining an English training course might be another form of investment. 41. The author gives some useful advice because
A) people sometimes find themselves short of money
B) people feel worried how much money they will have in the future C) people don't know clearly how to save their money
D) people sometimes are worried about the safety of their money 42. It is advisable to separate \A) you will not hurry to buy things you wish to have B) you may not go shopping for things you don't need C) you will only go shopping for things you may need D) you may not hurry to buy things not exactly needed 43. With credit cards when going shopping
大学英语模拟试题(一)
