四川省大学英语二级考试模拟题（一）
I.Listening (15%)
Section A Short Conversations (10%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken twice. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then click on the corresponding bottom.
1. A) Get some change from Jane. B) Use the woman’s phone.
C) Go to look for a pay phone. D) Pay for the phone call.
2. A) It’s raining too hard to go out. B) It only rained a little bit.
C) The rain has just begun. D) It’s not raining as hard now.
3. A) On the third floor. B) At a chemist’s.
C) In a library. D) In a book store.
4. A) Talk to a doctor. B) Arrange some flowers.
C) Send some flowers to someone. D) Deliver a package to the hospital.
5. A) At an interview. B) In a classroom. C) At a party. D) In a theater.
6. A) Here. B) In Europe. C) In America. D) In Australia.
7. A) He thinks the lady is unable to study. B) He thinks the lady is able to study.
C) He dislikes the lady. D) He dislikes studying.
8. A) Water her plants while she is on holiday.
B) Water her plants while she is free.
C) Take care of her house while she is away.
D) Buy her some plants and take care of them.
9. A) They are rewarding. B) They are boring.
C) They are time-consuming. D) They are exciting.
10. A) The company is poor. B) The boss is too strict.
C) He is poorly paid. D) He is sick.
Section B Short Passage (2%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear one question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then click on the corresponding bottom.
11. A) It is a magic city. B) It is a strange city.
C) It is a quiet city. D) It is a boring city.
12. A) She is trying to find a person.
B)She is trying to become an actress.
C) She is trying to study there.
D) She is trying to find a place to live in.
Section C Short Passage (3%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen for its general idea. Then listen to the passage again. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
C1
You may have heard that Americans like hot dogs and hamburgers best of all foods. Well, farmers and __13__ of public eating places might happily agree. So might the nation’s Meat Institute and the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council. But people whose favorites are pizza and apple pie would give the meat-lovers a spirited argument! __14__ the favorite foods of Americans depends a lot on whom you ask. But one thing is sure. The ancestors(祖先) of most Americans came from other countries. The United States owes many favorite __15__, or the ideas for these foods, to the rest of the world. For example, that traditional American favorite, the hot dog, had its modern beginning in Germany. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council __16__ that Americans eat about seven thousand million of these sausages during a summer. Americans also eat lots of hamburgers. This ground meat comes from beef. It can be __17__ in many ways. Like hot dogs, hamburgers are a favorite __18__ food. Many public eating places in the United States say hamburgers are their most popular foods.
II. Vocabulary and Structure(35%)
1. The president is ____________ a visit to China.
A) on B) of C) in D) for
2. There _________ a knife and fork on the table.
A) seems to be B) seem to be C) is seeming to be D) are
3. Mary _____ be in Paris because I saw her in town just a few minutes ago.
A) may not B) needn’t C) mustn’t D) can’t
4. I wrote it down _____ I should forget it.
A) in case B) in case of C) in order that D) for fear of
5. Generally there are ______ television programs for children on Saturday.
A) a large number of B) much C) little D) a large amount of.
6. What Darwin said was an attack on people’s religious ___.
A) believes B) believe C) beliefs D) belief
7. His score on the exam was ______ to qualify him for a graduate program.
A) good enough B) well enough C) as well as D) as good as
8. When Jonathan went to Spain with his sister, he bought a leather coat for her and another for ______.
A) his B) he C) himself D) him
9. Undoubtedly, the best is the cheapest in the long ______.
A) time B) way C) period D) run
10. All employees are given three weeks of _____ each year.
A) freedom B) vacation C) occasion D) travel
11. Mary’s _______ is to get a college education in China.
A) positive B) active C) objective D) effective
12. The small pocket dictionary was ______ into a larger one.
A) expanded B) expected C) exhausted D) excited
13. One of my _____ sentences is: There is no smoke without fire.
A) favorite B) favorable C) faithful D) famous
14. The girl was _____ for cleaning the room thoroughly.
A) praised B) pleased C) prayed D) practiced
15. A student should _____ good study habits if he hopes to be a top student.
A) missing B) absent C) develop D) short
16. The key ________success in this field is hard work and patience.
A) for B) of C) to D) on
17. “Mind your own________ !” the boss shouted at me.
A) business B) affair C) head D) activity
18. The boys got off the train and go to a policeman for _______.
A) directions B) descriptions C) destruction D) dictation
19. Just imagine going back home with a real ______ camel.
A) live B) likely C) alive D) like
20. Led by athletes from the host nation, all athletes _____ around the stadium in the parade of nations.
A) march B) walk C) step D) pace
21. Be sure to bring your camera because there is a _____ to look at and photograph.
A) lot B) plenty C) number D) many
22. He was offered $20,000 for the picture of his but he _____ it _____.
A) turned…up B) turned…off C) turned…out D) turned…down
23. This morning someone _____ from downtown and asked to see me at two o’clock.
A) called off B) called up C) called on D) called for
24. How can you ______ while the baby is crying?
A) stand up for B) stand for C) stand by D) stand up to
25. To _____ a long story short, all this research made me realize I had a gift for investigation.
A) think B) cut C) decrease D) reduce
26. She gave me all kinds of ______ on how to do this and that.
A) production B) exhibition C) conclusion D) instruction
27. Are you going to take part in the _____ ?
A) comparison B) competition C) comprehension D) companion
28. Can you tell me who has the original _____ of War and Peace?
A) chapter B) column C) text D) textbook
29. The girl was _____ for cleaning the room thoroughly.
A) praised B) pleased C)prayed D) preferred
30. What could you ______ us for the dessert, waiter?
A) reform B) recover C) recommend D) recognize
31. Cancer is second only ______ heart disease as a cause of death.
A) to B) of C) with D) from
32. My friends are new comers. They are _____ in the city.
A) lost B) missed C) loose D) mess
33. I just _____ the phone and dialed a few numbers.
A) picked up B) picked out C) point out D) point at
34. We looked at four cars today. The first two were far too expensive, but______ ones were reasonable priced.
A) the other B) other C) others D) another
35. The students________ their thanks to their English teachers.
A) expressed B) said C) showed D) revealed
III. Reading Comprehension(40%)
Passage 1
Who says people need land to grow vegetables? All you need is a roof that is strong enough, and flat enough, to support a garden. Here is one way to build a rooftop garden without soil. Four things are needed to follow this design: a roof, grass cuttings, a sheet of plastic and a box about 8 cm deep and made out of four pieces of wood. Once you are sure the roof is good, cut and collect some grass. Place the box on the top of the sheet of plastic. Then fill it with the cut grass. Next, add water and walk on the cuttings to press them down. After about three weeks, the rooftop garden is ready for growing beans, peas, tomatoes, etc. Put the seeds directly into the wet grass cuttings. Water every day to keep the grass wet until the plants begin to grow and keep growing. The plants will also need some liquid fertilizer which you can make yourself: collect chicken waste in a cloth bag and put the bag in a container of water. After about one week, the water becomes a good liquid fertilizer. Rooftop gardens are increasingly popular, and not just to grow vegetables. They keep buildings cooler in the sun, so they save energy. They also reduce the runoff of storm water and help clean the air. Plus they add nice places for birds and insects in the city.
1、How long it will take to get ready for planting your garden?
A、Three weeks. B、Three days. C、One month. D、Three hours.
2、What do rooftop gardens need a lot of ?
A、Money. B、Time. C、Water. D、Seeds.
3、Which of the four supplies is needed to follow the design of a rooftop garden?
A、Vegetable. B、Plastic. C、Dirt. D、Water.
4、Why are rooftop gardens increasingly popular?
A、They can help clean the air. B、They can stop hunger.
C、They can create nets. D、They can discourage birds.
5、What makes a good fertilizer?
A、Grass clippings. B、Aged soil. C、Wood pieces. D、Chicken waste.
Passage 2
Some people do not like anything to be out of place; they are never late for work; they return their hooks to the library on time; they remember people’ s birthdays; and they pay their bills as soon as they arrive. Mr. Dodds is such a person. Mr. Dodds works in a bank, and lives by himself. The only family he has is in the next town: his sister lives there with her husband, and her son, Mark. Mr. Dodds does not see his sister, or her family, from one year to the next, but he sends them Christmas cards, and he has not forgotten one of Mark’ s seventeen birthdays. Last week Mr. Dodds had quite a surprise. He drove home from his office at the usual time, driving neither too slow nor too fast; he parked his car where he always parked it, out of the way of other cars, and he went inside to make his evening meal. Straight away, there, was a knock at the door. Mr. Dodds opened the door, to find a policeman standing on the door step. “What have I done wrong?” Mr. Dodds asked himself. “Have I driven on the wrong side of the road? Has there been some trouble at the office? Have I forgotten to pay an important bill?” “Hello, Uncle,“said the policeman. “My name’ s Mark.”
6、It seems that Mr. Dodds has been living ______.
A、with his relatives in the same town
B、a regular life as a responsible citizen.
C、comfortably in a remote countryside.
D、a busy life running between bank and library.
7、What was unusual to Mr. Dodds at home last week?
A、His neighbor knocked at his door by mistake.
B、He drove too fast along the way home.
C、An unexpected visitor appeared on his door step.
D、He parked his car on the wrong side.
8、The unexpected visitor at the door turned out to be________.
A、A colleague from the bank B、A strange policeman
C、His new neighbor D、His nephew
9、According to Mr. Dodds, a policeman would come to his private residence for the following reasons except____.
A、his sister’s family was in trouble
B、his work in the bank went wrong
C、he didn’t obey the rules in driving
D、he didn’t pay an important bill
10、How does Mr. Dodds contact with his relatives?
A、Sending them Christmas cards. B、Sending them birthday presents.
C、Visiting them from time to time. D、Inviting them to his house.
Passage 3
Many people lose their homes every year, and this becomes a growing problem in the U.S. There are over 2 million people without homes living in the United States. This is surprising news. Other people can help and their caring can make a difference. Trevor Farrell was 10 years old when he began reaching out and giving help. In 1983 he took blankets (毯子) to the people living in the streets of New York City. Today there is a 33-room house to let those without homes live in his town. It is called “Trevor’s Place”. President Reagan has given him a special honor for his giving and kindness for the homeless. On Sunday, May 25th, 1986, a great event took place. At exactly 3:00 p.m. more than six million people joined hands in a line of 4,000 miles long across the United States. They held hands from Los Angeles (洛杉矶) to New York. The “Hands Across America” event raised about 30 million dollars to help the hungry and homeless in America. It showed the world that people in America care about their less fortunate fellow Americans, and that even small acts of love and giving can bring happiness to many people who are in need of help.
11、Which of the following is NOT true?
A、People in America care less for other people.
B、Thirty million dollars was collected to help the hungry and homeless.
C、Even small acts of giving can be helpful.
D、The great event on May 25th, 1986 was called “Hands Across America”.
12、Trevor received ____________ for his caring towards the homeless.
A、30 million dollars
B、Trevor’s Place
C、a special honour
D、some blankets
13、A great event took place on May 25th, 1986 ___________.
A、offering an opportunity for people to enjoy themselves
B、offering an opportunity for people to make money
C、showing many people could join hands at the same time
D、raising a large amount of money for the homeless
14、Other people’s caring for the homeless can ____________.
A、bring more problems
B、be different from Trevor Farrell’s place
C、surprise the homeless
D、help the homeless people live a better life
15、The text says that Trevor began helping other people ___________.
A、33 years ago B、when he was quite young
C、when he was 33 years old D、10 years ago
Passage 4
Lemonade is a favorite summer drink. It is enjoyed at family meals, picnics, ball games, and many special parties. People like its light, lemony taste. They also like it because it keeps them from getting too thirsty. Do you drink it? Fresh lemonade can be made by cutting a lemon in half and squeezing （榨）the juice into a cup. After the seeds are taken out, sugar and water are mixed in. One cup of lemon juice, one cup of sugar, and two quarts of water stirred together make good lemonade. There are even easier ways to get lemonade. One way is to buy lemonade powder. Then add the right amount of water. Another way is to buy cans of frozen lemonade and mix it with water. The easiest way of all is to buy and open a can of lemonade that is ready to drink, just like a can of juice. Lemonade is good for people. It has vitamin C. It keeps the body cool in summer. When served hot it can help a bad cold or a sore throat. Lemonade is not a new drink. It has been around for a long time. Some say it came from the Chinese. Others think it probably came from England or France. More than four hundred years ago an English doctor wrote about the good that lemonade can do for people.
16、In order to make good lemonade with one cup of lemon juice, we should add to it___.
A、one cup of sugar and two quarts of water
B、one spoon of sugar and one quart of water
C、one cup of sugar and one quart of water
D、two spoons of sugar and two quarts of water
17、The writer tries to___.
A、convince people to buy his lemonade
B、convince people that lemonade is good for them
C、convince people that lemonade can cure diseases
D、convince people to buy lemon juice
18、Lemonade is a___ drink.
A、frozen B、new C、hot D、popular
19、Concerning its origin, lemonade___.
A、appeared for a long time
B、has been around for several decades
C、was brought by Chinese people
D、can help people recover from diseases
20、There are other easier ways to get lemonade, such as___.
A、to buy frozen lemonade and mix it with water
B、to buy lemonade powder and boil it with water
C、to cut a lemon in half
D、to squeeze a lemon juice
IV. Translation (10%)
1. If you can provide more satisfactory after-sale service, your products will surely have a wide market here.
A)如果你们提供的产品在销售后令人满意，你们的产品就会占领这里的市场。
B)如果你们的产品在销售后令人满意，就能够服务于这里的大市场。
C)如果你们的后继产品卖得更多，这个服务行业的前景就会更好。
D)如果你们能够提供更多的令人满意的售后服务，你们的产品在这里会有广阔的市场。
E)如果你们能够提供更令人满意的售后服务，你们的产品在这里一定会有广阔的市场。
2. So long as we know each other’s requirements, I’m sure the talks will go well as planned.
A)如果我们相互了解各自的需求，我确信会谈将按计划顺利进行。
B)只要我们相互了解各自的要求，我确保会谈会按计划进行得很好。
C)既然我们有相互了解的需求，我相信我们的会谈会计划得很好。
D)我们长期以来都知道彼此的需求，我当然会把会谈计划得很好。
E)我们彼此了解都已经很久了，我们当然会好好地讨论这个计划。
3. Harry and Susan met at the restaurant and they liked each other at first sight.
A)哈里和苏珊在饭店见了第一面, 就相爱了。
B)最初，哈里和苏珊很喜欢在饭店开会。
C)哈里和苏珊在饭店相遇，并且一见钟情。
D)哈里和苏珊在饭店时就一见钟情了。
E)哈里和苏珊在饭店开会，他们就喜欢上对方了。
4. I asked my wife to use E-mail instead of telephone, for the E-mail is much cheaper and also convenient.
A)我问妻子能否用它来代替电话, 因为电子邮件比电话便宜得多而且方便。
B)我让妻子用电子邮件而不要用电话，因电子邮件比电话便宜得多而且也很方便。
C)除了用电话之外, 我还上网用电子邮件同妻子交谈并问她一些问题。
D)为了少花电话费，我让妻子上网用电子邮件交谈。
E)为了省钱和方便, 我问妻子能否用电子邮件来代替电话。
5. I am very happy I have been selected for the position I applied for and I am sure I won’t let you down.
A)我非常高兴获得了所申请的职位, 我一定不会让你们失望。
B)我非常高兴你选择留在这个位置上，我肯定不会让你下来的。
C)我非常高兴选择了这个职位，我一定不会让你们觉得我不合适。
D)你留在这个位置上我是感到非常高兴的，我不会让你下来的。
E)我非常高兴被挑选来申请这个职位，我一定不会让你们失望。
四川省大学英语二级考试模拟题（二）
I.Listening (15%)
Section A Short Conversations (10%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken twice. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then click on the corresponding bottom.
1. A) People have to work hard to succeed.
B) It’s impossible for her to do so.
C) Life is always painful.
D) People are too busy to enjoy life.
2. A) She thinks EQ is more important.
B) She thinks IQ is more important.
C) She thinks it hard for her to tell.
D) She thinks they are both important.
3. A) We shouldn’t judge a teacher by a book.
B) We shouldn’t judge people only by their appearances.
C) We shouldn’t judge a book by the teacher.
D) We shouldn’t judge a teacher by Helen’s mother.
4. A) He is a bus driver.
B)He works in an office.
C) He sells cars.
D)He is a taxi driver.
5. A)He means he always works hard.
B)He means he enjoys working.
C)He means he stays up late.
D)He means he can make good use of time.
6. A) It’s quick.
B) It’s necessary.
C) It’s cheap.
D) It’s widespread.
7. A) Mr. Johnson.
B) Mr. Johnson’s secretary.
C) Mr. Anderson’s secretary.
D) Mr. Anderson.
8. A) She can’t agree with him more.
B) She has never thought about what the man said.
C) She considers what the man said to be wrong.
D) She very much agrees with the man.
9. A) Another person heard about it, too.
B) The man was mistaken.
C) He might have some hearing problems.
D) It’s only a joke.
10. A)The subject might not be suitable.
B) He should think more about it.
C) He should get started right away.
D) She’ll write about the same topic.
Section B Short Passage (2%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear two questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear one question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then click on the corresponding bottom.
11. A) It was a few minutes’ drive. B) It was an hour’s walk.
C) It was 120 miles away. D)It was near Dr. Hunter’s home.
12. A) Because someone took away his car. B) Because he lost his way.
C) Because he was stopped by the snow. D) Because the weather was bad.
Section C Short Passage (3%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen for its general idea. Then listen to the passage again. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
How safe and effective is the use of cough and cold medicines in children? An advisory committee of the United States Food and Drug Administration will meet in October to __13__ this issue. Some doctors say cough and cold products do not work in children, and they worry about possible risks. F.D.A. officials say that some reports of problems __14__ to be the result of giving too much medicine to children. This may lead to serious and life-threatening side __15__, especially in children age two and younger. The products are sold without the need for a doctor’s approval. Yet cough and cold medicines can be __16__ if people take them more often or in greater amounts than they should. There is a risk, for example, in taking more than one product containing the same active __17__. Too much cold medicine may affect the heart. Some medicines have also been linked to high blood __18__ and strokes. Products for children may contain medicines that were approved many years ago based on studies in adults. The drug approval process has changed since then.
II. Vocabulary and Structure(35%)
1. Can you tell Mary ________ her twin sister?
A) between B) from C) with D) to
2. He must be very tired today; he doesn’t seem to _______ on the discussion.
A) concentrate B) depend C)rely D) put
3. It’s necessary for us to be a(n) ______ person.
A) honest B) dishonest C) doubtful D) hopeful
4. She appeared at the front door____ her finest jewel.
A) wearing B) dressing C) putting D) having
5. China has launched a number of________ satellites since the 1970s.
A) communications B) message C) information D) TV
6. But don’t take it______. People just say it out of politeness.
A) seriously B) truly C) really D) possibly
7. Professor Martin is ______ his students’ papers at home.
A) correcting B) conducting C) coaching D) concluding
8. I enjoy listening to classical music but my boyfriend can’t _______ it.
A) stand B) listen C) want D) sound
9. What he wants us to do ____ like a huge amount of work
A) sounds B) voices C) hears D) listens
10. As soon as we finish the work, we’ll start ______ for the beach party in the evening.
A) producing B) presenting C) preserving D) preparing
11. He told me that he had a lot of money, but that was just a ______.
A) fact B) truth C) tale D) talent
12. She was really good at tennis, so her coach _____ her to take part in competitions.
A) discouraged B) enclosed C) disclosed D) encouraged
13. In the 1970s, cars became much smaller and more economical because of the oil ______.
A) cream B) cross C) crime D) crisis
14. The walls of these house are too _____ to avoid hearing our next-door neighbors talking.
A) thick B) thin C) tall D) tight
15. _____ he received 3 letters at home each day last week.
A) On hand B) On purpose C) On board D) On average
16. I would be _____ if you could help us in this difficult time.
A) pitiful B) ungrateful C) sorrowful D) grateful
17. He was only five years old when his father realized he had _____ talent.
A) natural B) native C) negative D) nervous
18. Be sure to _____ the car before you decide to buy it..
A) visit B) inspect C) look D) inspire
19. The mother taught the child to _____ a knife and fork.
A) take B) handle C) need D) deal
20. John has a(n) ____ habit of tapping his fingers on the desk.
A) various B) incurious C) conscious D) unconscious
21. Tom was very glad because the English teacher ______ 98 to him.
A) seized B) screwed C) scored D) scolded
22. They were ______ whether they ought to go or not.
A) expected B) unexpected C) certain D) uncertain
23. They have _____ out of paper. I will give them some.
A) spent B) used C) finished D) run
24. The restaurant ______ flames in the middle of the night.
A) burst with B) burst to C) burst into D) burst on
25. The heavy rain ______ the flood in Shanxi Province this summer.
A) resulted to B) led to C) brought to D) caused to
26. He planned to take computer as his ______.
A) major B) work C) subject D) lesson
27. I shall have a companion in the house because I feel so _____ sometimes.
A) lonely B) alone C) excited D) surprised
28. After a long discussion they still could not ____ their teacher on the plan.
A) agree with B) agree on C) agree to D) agree at
29.People just say it _____ politeness and they don’t really mean it.
A) out of B) beyond C) under D) instead of
30. _____ the bad storm Tom delivered the newspapers on time.
A) In spite of B) In charge of C) In front of D) In favor of
31. Sorry I’m late. I got stuck in a traffic _____ in Beacon Street.
A) stop B) mass C) crowd D) jam
32. To their surprise, they had much _______ and they even went to the same college.
A) in common B) common things C) all the same D) in the same
33. The funny stories makes them ______ from the beginning to the end.
A) laugh B) smile C) cry D) weep
34. A friend of yours called you to ask you to do him a ________.
A) favor B) favorite C) help D) good
35. It is the efforts that are the source of ______ happiness.
A) free B) true C) false D) high
III. Reading Comprehension (40%)
Passage 1
Only special plants can survive the terrible climate of a desert, for these are regions where the soil temperature throughout the year can be over 75℃. Furthermore, during the summer there are few clouds in the sky to protect plants from the sun’s rays. Another problem is the fact that there are frequently strong winds that drive small, sharp sands into the plants, tearing and damaging them. The most difficult problem for all forms of plant life, however, is the fact that each year the entire amount of rainfall occurs during a few days or weeks in spring. Grasses and flowers in a desert survive from one year to the next by existing through the long, hot, dry season in the form of seeds. These seeds remain inactive unless the right amount of rain falls. If no rain falls, or if there is not enough rainfall, they wait until the next year, or even still the next. Some plants have special elements that enable them to survive as long as several years. Nearly all of them have extensive root systems below ground and a small shoot system above ground. The large root network enables the plant to absorb as much water as possible in a short time. The small shoot system, on the other hand, considerably limits water loss by evaporation (蒸发).
1、According to the passage, ordinary plants cannot survive the desert climate mainly because of _____.
A、small amount of rainfall in a short time
B、much sun’s rays in summer
C、much sun’s rays in summer
D、few clouds in the sky
2、Why can grasses and flowers in desert survive according to the passage?
A、Because they need little water.
B、Because they like dry weather.
C、Because they stay in the form of seeds in the dry season.
D、Because they remain inactive with right amount of rainfall.
3、What effect will strong winds have on the desert plants?
A、They drive sands into the plants and damage them.
B、They make the soil temperature very high.
C、They bring out most difficult problem in the region.
D、They protect plants from being flooded.
4、What is true about the shoot system of the plants that can survive several years?
A、The shoot system alone can survive as long as several years.
B、The shoot system decides the appearance of those plants in a desert.
C、The shoot system is small and can considerably limits water loss.
D、The shoot system may lose the amount of water the root systems absorb.
5、What is true about the root system of the plants that can survive several years in desert?
A、Root systems help plants get water for many years long.
B、Root systems help plants absorb water quickly.
C、Root systems can increase water loss below ground.
D、Root systems help plants enjoy the sunshine.
Passage 2
GE Rui, a computer technology major at college, gave up a train ticket he had tried hard for volunteer work at a community learning center. The volunteer program was started by Microsoft (China) and Plan China, an international non-governmental organization to give basic computer training to migrant workers (农民工). James Murray, a man in his 50s, is the country director of Plan China. “You get greater satisfaction working to help the needy in developing countries,’’ said Murray when he met GE Rui last Tuesday at the community learning center. What does Ge have to offer? Well, for one thing, a loving heart, and effort to work in one of the computer training programs. “I thought a volunteer was someone like Norman Bethune, who came to serve in a developing country for nothing,” Ge said after meeting with Mr. Murray and other members. People working in NGOs come from different academic backgrounds and most of the staff are Chinese and fresh graduates. Yu Na, 21 for example, graduated from the Huaiyin Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2006. She began as a volunteer and joined the program last September. She’s decided to make NGO work her career (职业). “I’m using what I learned to help the poor,” Yu said proudly. She’s now become interested in China Plan’s program that provides small loans for people in the countryside.
6、Yu Na feels proud of her decision to make NGO work her career mainly because_______.
A、she has had some experience as a volunteer
B、the program will invest money in the poor area
C、she is interested in China Plan’s program
D、she can use what she learned to help the poor.
7、What is the common goal that Murray, Ge Rui and Yu Na are trying to realize?
A、To help the poor in a developing country
B、To expand the international non-governmental organization
C、To follow Dr Norman Bethune to rescue the dying people
D、To run Microsoft computer training programs.
8、Ge Rui changed his original travel plan to____________.
A、join the volunteer program work
B、return to his computer major at college
C、find a learning center to practice his computer skill
D、meet Dr Norman Bethune and his team members.
9、What is NGO according to this passage?
A、Governmental organization
B、Non-governmental organi
zation
C、Microsoft China
D、Plan China
10、What is most important for people to work as volunteers?
A、A bachelor’s degree in economics.
B、A computer technology major.
C、A loving heart plus professional skills.
D、Experience at the community center.
Passage 3
More tips should be kept in mind when considering your teen’s driving. For example, if you’re buying a car for your teen, try to find one with a high safety rating. It can help keep your auto insurance premiums (保费) down, and increase road safety. Also, if you believe the Graduated Driver Licensing laws (GDL) in your state aren’t strong enough, here are some suggested rules you might want to use with your teen: •Discuss when, where, how, and with whom your teen is allowed to drive. •Limit the number of passengers in the car. Laughter, music, and cell phones can create serious distractions (分心) which increase with every additional passenger. •Insist that your driver (and all passengers) wear seat belts at all times. They may not be cool, but seatbelts save lives. (And, in some states, it’s the law.) •Create a no-cell zone. Talking on the phone is a dangerous distraction on the road for drivers of any age. Know the applicable laws in your county or state, as these are changing rapidly and fines can be heavy. •Consider limiting your teen’s driving privileges(特权) during accident high-risk times (such as Friday and Saturday nights). •Set driving-area limits. If your teen wants to travel outside your town or city, require that he or she request your special permission. •Prohibit driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Prohibit riding as a passenger with a driver who’s unfit to drive.
11、When considering buying a car for their teen, parents are advised to _________.
A、pay more attention to the insurance premiums
B、pay more attention to the road safety rules
C、pay more attention to the car’s safety rating
D、pay more attention to the tips in their mind
12、Wearing seat belts at all times _______.
A、regulated by the law in every state of the USA
B、is regulated by the law in some parts of the USA
C、can make a driver look fashionable
D、can protect teens from all road accidents
13、What is not true about the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws?
A、Some other rules should be set to replace the GDL laws.
B、The GDL laws in some states might be regarded as a little weak.
C、The GDL laws are different from state to state.
D、It is good to set more detailed rules based on the GDL laws.
14、Why should teens limit the number of passengers in their car?
A、Because the more passengers using cell phones, the louder the voice.
B、Because teens sing and laugh more often when the car is crowded.
C、Because the more passengers in the car, the more laughter and music.
D、Because the more passengers in the car, the more distractions they create.
15、The last 3 rules are concerned about___________.
A、when, where, and with whom your teen is allowed to drive
B、when, where and how your teen is allowed to drive
C、limitation of your teen’s driving privileges
D、prohibition of drugs, alcohol or unfit passengers
Passage 4
Mr. and Mrs. Albina, with 53 children, have the world’s largest family. When people hear about the Albina’s large family, the first question they ask is, “How is it possible? How can one woman give birth to 53 children in her lifetime?” The answer is simple: Every time Mrs. Albina gave birth, she had twins or triplets. She was a triplet herself; she thinks that’s why she always had twins or triplets. The Albinas married when Mrs. Albina was 12 years old and Mr. Albina was 30. The children came quickly, in twos and threes. The first 21 children were boys. Mrs. Albina wanted a daughter very much. The Albinas spent the early years of their marriage in Argentina (阿根廷). Then they decided to move to Chile（智利）. To travel from Argentina to Chile, they had to cross the Andes Mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Albina and their 21 sons made the difficult, two-week journey on mules（骡子）. One night there was a terrible snowstorm in the mountains. During the snowstorm, Mrs. Albina gave birth to triplets, a boy and two girls! Mrs. Albina now has 16 more girls, including twins who are 15 months old. The oldest Albina children are in their thirties and forties. They are on their own now, but 18 of the Albina children still live with their parents. The family lives in a two-room shelter in Chile. They have electricity but no toilet or running water. The children wash in a small bowl in the dusty yard.
16、Which of the following was a happy event for the Albinas on their way to Chile.
A、giving birth to triplets B、crossing the Mountains
C、enjoying the snowstorm. D、riding mules
17、How many girls have Mr. and Mrs. Albina got now?
A、16 B、18 C、15 D、21
18、Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A、More births, Poorer Life B、The World’s Largest Family
C、A Poor Family in Chile D、Mr. and Mrs. Albina
19、One reason that the Albinas have 53 children is that ________.
A、they didn’t know birth control
B、they always gave birth in twos and threes
C、Mrs. Albina wanted more daughters
D、Mrs. Albina married too early
20、With so many children, the Albinas are living a _____ life.
A、a comfortable
B、a wealthy
C、a hard
D、a modern
IV. Translation(10%)
1. This indicates we have destroyed more than a third of our natural world since the 1950s of the 20th century.
A) 1这证明到了20世纪的1950年, 我们已发现了世界上三分之一的自然景观。
B) 2这证明到了20世纪的1950年, 我们已了解了三分之一的自然世界。
C)这表明到20世纪50年代, 我们已发现了世界上三分之一的自然资源。
D)这说明自从20世纪50年代以来, 我们破坏了三分之一以上的自然世界。
E)这表明自从20世纪50年代以来, 我们毁坏了三分之一以上的自然资源。
2. Some of the advertisements on TV make unhealthy food look good, which leads the youth to choose the food from the advertisements on TV.
A)青少年喜欢按电视广告来选择食品。实际上，有些电视广告中宣传的食品是不值得购买的。
B)青少年喜欢购买电视中那些好看诱人的食品，实际上，它们是不值得购买的。
C)对电视上一些食品生产厂家的广告，青少年应加以区分，不要购买那些好看而不健康的食品。
D)一些没有健康价值食品的电视广告看起来很不错，所以青少年喜欢按电视广告来选择食品
E)一些电视广告使没有健康价值的食品看起来不错，这就使青少年按电视广告的导向来选择食品。
3. Although Mr. White felt delighted at the news, his wife felt doubted about it and even assumed that it might cause some trouble.
A)尽管怀特先生听到这个消息很高兴, 他的妻子则对此表示怀疑，甚至认为这会带来麻烦。
B)尽管怀特先生听到这个消息很高兴, 他的妻子则对此表示怀疑，甚至猜想这会带来麻烦。
C)尽管怀特先生很高兴地报导这条新闻, 他的妻子则显得迟疑，甚至害怕会引起麻烦。
D)尽管怀特先生很轻松地通报了这条消息，他的妻子却仍表露出犹豫，害怕会引起麻烦。
E)尽管怀特先生很高兴让此新闻发表, 但怕他的妻子怀疑，就不愿惹这个麻烦了。
4. There is evidence that the rate at which individuals forget is directly related to how much they have learned.
A) 1有证据显示个人的遗忘比率与其所学知识的多少有直接关系。
B) 2有证据显示个人的遗忘速率与其所学知识的多少有直接关系。
C) 3个别人的遗忘率与他拥有的知识量的大小之间有直接的关系。
D) 4个别人的遗忘方式与他的学习时间长短明显地存在相关性。
E) 5个别人对数据的遗忘速率明显地取决于与他的学习方式。
5. Since a language is a means of social communication, it is logical that a language should change to meet the changing needs of society.
A)由于语言是一种社交手段, 那么语言必然会为适应社会不断变化的需求而发生变化。
B)由于语言是一种社交手段, 因此为了适应社会不断变化的需求它也在发生着变化。
C)自从语言成为社交手段以来, 它为适应社会变化的需求必然会不断地发生着变化。
D)社会交往意味要使用语言, 社会的变化使语言也发生变化，这是合乎逻辑的。
E)自从语言成为社交手段以来, 语言的不断变化明显地反映出社会的不断变化。
