大学英语模拟题及答案

西北工业大学网络教育学院 2009年4月统考模拟试题

第一部分：英语知识运用 （共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）

此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并用铅笔将答题卡上相应的字母按要求涂黑。

1. --- Ben, would you like to play football with us?

--- ________, but I have to finish my homework first.

A. No, I can’t. B. I don’t want to. C. Yes, please. D. I’d love to. 2. ---I have passed the English exam. --- . Congratulations! A. Sorry B. Come on C. Well done D. Bad luck

3. ---You’ve given us a wonderful Chinese dinner, Mrs Huang. --- . A. Oh, I’m afraid I didn’t cook well B. I’m glad you enjoyed it C. It’s not necessary for you to say so D. It doesn’t matter 4. ---Could you come, please? I want some help. --- . A. Sure. I’m coming now B. You’re welcome C. Yes, I could D. That’s right 5. ---How is the weather today? ---It’s . A. June 26 B. Seven o’clock C. sunny D. Sunday 6. ---Can you stay here longer?

--- , but I have to be back tomorrow. A. No problem B. I’m afraid not C. I’d love to D. No, thank you 7. ---What’s your father like?. ---He ________ . A. likes history B. is tall and thin C. likes eating meat D. is forty years old 8. ---Hello. May I speak to Mike? --- . Please call back later. A. Wait a minute B. Hold on for a moment C. Speaking D. Sorry, he is out 9. ---Shall we go skating tomorrow?

--- . A. You are all right C. You’re right

10. --- , please? --- I think it’s about 5:30. A. What’s the time C. Where’s your watch

B. It’s very kind of you D. That’s a good idea

B. What’s the date D. What day is it

第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）

此部分共有4篇短文，每篇短文后有5个问题，每个问题后有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并用铅笔将答题卡上相应的字母按要求涂黑。

Passage 1

Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human conditions is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with life changes and daily hassles(激战). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fight off illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health likely.

Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support ― financial aid, material resources and needed services — that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems.

11. Interpersonal relationships are important because _________. A) they are indispensable to people’s social well-being B) they help people to cope with life in the information era C) they awaken people’s desire to exchange resources

D) they can cure a range of illnesses such as heart disease, etc.

12. Research shows that people’s physical and mental health _________. A) depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles

B) relies on the social welfare systems which support them

C) has much to do with the amount of support they get from others

D) is closely related to their strength for coping with major changes in their lives

13. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “cushions” (Para. 2) _________?

A) Lays the foundation for. B) Lessens the effect of. C) Adds up to.

D) Does away with.

14. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work is an example of _________. A) informational support B) social companionship C) instrumental support

D) the strengthening of self-respect

15. Social companionship is beneficial in that _________. A) it helps strengthen our ties with relatives

B) it makes our leisure-time activities more enjoyable C) it enables us to eliminate our faults and mistakes

D) it draws our attention away from our worries and trouble

Passage 2

Trials are taking place in North America and Europe to test an electronic device which will prevent children from watching unsuitable programs on television.

The device, known as a V-chip (the “v” stands for violence), allows parents to control their television set so that programs which are unsuitable for children cannot be watched on a particular television.

The V-chip works by using an electronic code. When a program is broadcast, the signal from the television transmitter carries a code, which indicates the level of sex and/or violence in a particular program. The V-chip inside the television then examines the code for each program and blocks transmission of those programs which contain certain codes.

Makers of the V-chip say that parents can be confident that their children will not be able to watch those programs which they decide are unsuitable.

V-chip technology has attracted a lot of interest. President Clinton passed a law last year which will require all new televisions to be fitted with V-chips by 1998. And the European Parliament (欧洲议会) has included the V-chip in its new Directive on Broadcasting.

But critics say that the system will not be fool-proof, and that children will find ways of getting around it. There are also concerns that foreign satellite television companies may not abide by the rules. Others say that if viewers come to rely on the

V-chip, other controls on program content may start to be relaxed.

16. According to the passage, V-chip technology enables parents to __________. A) turn off the television when they are not home

B) test electronic devices that can take the place of the TV set C) keep inappropriate TV programs away from their children

D) control the amount of time that their children spend on watching TV

17. What do we learn from the passage about the electronic code?

A) It shows the level of sex and/or violence in a particular program. B) It contains information about the television transmitter. C) It is the signal that is sent out by the V-chip.

D) It is a computer program built in a TV set to examine the V-chip.

18. The word they in Paragraph 4 refers to __________.

A) makers B) programs C) children D) parents

19. We can conclude from the passage that __________. A) president Clinton attracted a lot of interest

B) a law had been passed to prohibit sex and violence on TV

C) TV sets sold in American after 1998 are required to have V-chips

D) the European Parliament decided to import the V-chip technology from USA

20. Critics of the V-chip were concerned that __________. A) children may not like the new technology

B) new problems may arise even if the V-chip works C) children may get addicted to the new technology

D) imported TV set may not have been equipped with V-chips

Passage 3

Students can travel in the United States without spending too much money if they follow these suggestions.

A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, buses and planes. Think about hiking or biking for a part of your trip, too. You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also see a lot more of the country.

Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other students — many colleges have “ride boards” that list when and where other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same sort of service — they announce who’s driving where, when, how many riders they will take and what the expenses will be.

There are many inexpensive, older hotels near bus or train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostels

where young people can stay for only a few dollars a night.

You don’t have to eat in restaurants all the time, but we don’t recommend a diet of candy and cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm, you can buy food in supermarkets or at roadside stands and have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good, cheap restaurants from travel guides or friends.

21. The passage tells students ________. A. how to make travel plans

B. how to get help while traveling

C. how to use less money while traveling D. how to choose hotels

22. To see more of the country, you’d better travel ________. A. by plane B. by bus C. by train D. by bike

23. If you want to share rides with others, you can get information ________. A. on the blackboards in classrooms B. from school administrators C. through certain radio programs D. from travel agents

24. According to the passage, staying at youth hostels is ________. A. cheap B. convenient C. comfortable D. enjoyable 25. To save money, you can ________. A. have more candy and cola B. take some food with you C. invite your friends for a picnic D. eat in restaurants sometimes

Passage 4

Throughout her working life, a ship — like a motorcar — must be serviced regularly if she is to remain efficient. After a period at sea she must be overall checked and any necessary repairs must be made. There are also instances when a ship must be converted from being one kind of carrier to another. Most of today’s oil, for example, is carried by huge super-tankers. The smaller tankers, many of which are still in good condition, can be converted into bulk carriers（散货船）for the transport of sugar, coal or ore.

Conversion or repair work is carried out in a dry dock, a huge hole cut into the ground and lined with concrete. At one end are large gates separating the dock from the river or sea. When these gates are opened, water pours into the dock and fills it. A ship can then enter the dock, where it is carefully fastened in an upright position.

When the ship is positioned inside the dock, the gates are closed and the water is pumped out. The vessel slowly settles on to wooden blocks. Wooden supporters are put in position between the ship and the sides of the dock to prevent her from rolling over. Great care is taken to make sure that the ship rests evenly on the keel（龙骨）blocks to prevent damage being done.

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