成人学士学位英语考试模拟试卷 （六）
Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (20 minutes 20%)
Section A (5%)
Directions: In this section you will hear five incomplete dialogues. They will be spoken only once. After each incomplete dialogue 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Section A (5%)
1. A. Sorry, I have to work.
B. Yes, I'd like to.
C. Yes, I have to work tonight.
D. No, I am not free.
2. A. Don't say that.
B. It's jus t so so.
C. Thank you very much.
D. It's just an old dress.
3. A. Yes, please do.
B. No, please don't.
C. Yes, it's so hot here.
D. No, please do.
4. A. Hi, Jim. How do you do.
B. Hi, Jim. I haven't seen you for ages.
C. Hi, Jim. Where have you been?
D. Hi. Jim. Why do you look so upset?
5. A. I don't like fish.
B. I am full.
C. OK, thank you very much.
D. I am very fond of meat.
Section B (10%)
6. A. At home.
B. In the car.
C. On the counter.
D. In the auditorium.
7. A. She has not bought him a gift yet.
B. She bought him a book.
C. She bought him a case for his coin collection.
D. She bought him a watch.
8. A. To a dance.
B. To a party.
C. To a play.
D. To a concert.
9. A. Because she does not like it.
B. Because it does not fit her very well.
C. Because it is too formal for the occasion.
D. Because the man likes the other dress better.
10. A. For the woman.
B. An hour late.
C. Fifty minutes.
D. By drinking coffee.
11. A. The man's mileage is half that of the woman.
B. The woman's mileage is the same as that of the man.
C. The woman's mileage is twice that of the man.
D. The man's mileage is twice that of the woman.
12. A. At 10:00.
B. At 9:00.
C. At 9:15.
D. At 9:30.
13. A. The man will pay ten dollars.
B. The man will pay twenty dollars.
C. The man will pay thirty dollars.
D. The man will pay forty dollars.
14. A. Twenty dollars.
B. Twenty-five dollars.
C. Forty dollars.
D. Fifty dollars.
15. A. He will pay $ 65.
B. He will pay $ 1. 00.
C. He will pay $ 1. 25.
D. He will not pay for the call.
Section C (5%)
16. A. Coffee is his favorite drink.
B. Coffee will help him relax.
C. He is thirsty.
D. He is sleepy.
17. A. They will go to the airport by bus.
B. The hotel will arrange a taxi for them.
C. They will call a taxi themselves.
D. Their friend will take them to the airport.
18. A. The population of the world is increasing faster.
B. People use too many man-made materials.
C. We have more industry.
D. We are producing more cars, trucks and buses.
19. A. Health.
B. Industry.
C. Clean air
D. The future of the children
20. A. With the development of technology, pollution has become a serious problem.
B. We should control the speed of the development to stop pollution.
C. It's time we did something to reduce pollution.
D. As industry is growing fast, pollution is the natural result.
Part ⅡReading Comprehension (30 minutes 30%)
Directions: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and
D. You are required to decide on the choice that best answers the question or completes the statement.
Passage 1
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
Cars of 2050 will travel the nation’s highways in never-before-dreamed-of safety, comfort, and convenience. These cars will float along never touching the ground, and therefore will have no need for wheels.
Annoying highway vibrations, caused by the rotations of the disc-and- tire wheels, will be things of the past. The coming highway passenger cars will literally fly above the road, supported on columns of air compressed by turbine-driven fans.
The car without wheels has been called a “flying car”, and, in a sense, that’s just what it is; however, it will not back out of the family garage, start down the street, and then suddenly go quickly upward heading for some distant point. The inevitable problems of maritime regulations, severe weather conditions, and running out of fuel in remote areas all will require new concepts of operation, servicing, and vehicle regulation.
21. The author believes that cars of the future ____________.
A. will be replaced by airplanes
B. will have wheels unlike those of today
C. will use columns of air instead of wheels
D. will use wheels without tires
22. Which of the following is true concerning the new car?
A. It doesn’t need fuel any more.
B. It will be influenced by weather conditions.
C. No family garage is needed any longer.
D. The speed of a flying car will be comparable to that of an airplane.
23. The car without wheels has been called a “flying car” because __________.
A. it travels a few inches above the ground
B. it can fly as a plane does
C. it moves at a very high speed
D. it can travel over smooth water
24. Where is a wheel less car LEAST fit to travel?
A. Over soft land. B. Over rough country roads.
C. Over highways D. Over waterfalls.
25. Wheel less cars will ____________.
A. eliminate all traffic problems B. create new traffic problems
C. eliminate parking problems D. Both A and C
Passage 2
Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:
In Western countries people have been using the installment plan since the first half of twentieth century. Today, a large number of families in Great Britain buy furniture, household The price of an article bought on installments is always higher than the price that would be paid by cash. There is a charge for interest. The buyer pays one quarter or one third of the price as a down payment when the goods are delivered to him. He then makes regular payment, weekly or monthly, until the full piece is paid up. The legal ownership of the goods remains with the seller until the final payment has been made.
Installment buying has advantages and disadvantages. It can help couples with small incomes to furnish their homes and start housekeeping. It increases the demand for goods, and in this way helps business and employment. There is, however, the danger that when business is bad, installment buying may end suddenly, marking business much worse. This may result in a great increase in unemployment. If the people on the installment plan lose their jobs, they will probably not be able to make their payments. If great numbers of people are not able to pay their installment debts there is a possibility that businessmen cannot collect their debts and will therefore lose money. If businessmen lose money or fail to make a satisfactory profit, it becomes more likely to have a depression. This is why, in some country, the government controls the installment plan by fixing the amount of the down payment and each of the following
installments to discourage people from buying more than they can pay for on the installment plan.
26. Which of the following is NOT true about the installment plan?
A. A lot of British families use the installment plan.
B. More than 10 percent American families buy things on installments.
C. Americans depend more on installment than British people do.
D. Americans spend one tenth of their income on installment buying.
27. Goods bought on installments are more expensive than goods bought by cash because
_____________.
A. the buyer has to play extra money as interest
B. the delivery of the goods charges extra money
C. the player has to pay a down payment
D. the service offered by installment plan charged extra money
28. What will happen to a buyer if he fails to make the full payment for an intern bought on
installments?
A. He might lose his job.
B. He will stop owning the intern he has bought.
C. He will have to sell what he has bought.
D. He will go into debt.
29. The advantage of installment buying might include all the following EXCEPT that
__________.
A. purchasing power is strengthened
B. employment might be increased
C. people develop a good habit of money
D. young couples are able to furnish their homes
30. In some countries, the governments control the installment plan to______.
A. increase employment
B. avoid depressions
C. ensure that businesses make good profits
D. ensure that people can pay for what they buy
Passage 3
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:
If it were only necessary to decide whether to teach elementary science to everyone on a mass basis or to find the rifled few and take them as far as they can go, our task would be fairly simple. The public school system, however, has no such choice, for the job must be carried on at the same time. Because we depend so heavily upon science and technology for our progress, we
The public school must educate both producers and users of scientific services.
In education, there should be a good balance among the branches of knowledge that contribute to effective thinking and wise judgment. Such balance is defeated by too much emphasis on any one field. The question of balance involves not only the relation of the natural science, the social science, and the arts but also relative emphases among the natural sciences themselves.
Similarly, we must have a balance between current and classical knowledge. The attention of the public is continually drawn to new possibilities in scientific fields and the discovery of new knowledge; these should not be allowed to turn our attention away from the sound, established materials that form the basis of courses for beginners.
31. According to the first paragraph, the task of education is fairly complicated because
__________.
A. the current public school system is too complicated be understood
B. the public school system has no choice of what to teach
C. it is difficult to decide whether elementary science should be taught in public schools
D. the educators have to take care of both ordinary and gifted students
32. The word “defeated” (Para.2) most probably means ________.
A. broken B. beaten C. destroyed D. damaged
33. Which of the following points is NOT included in the passage?
A. One of the major tasks of education is to discover the most promising students.
B. In order to teach effectively, educators are requested to lay emphasis on one
particular field.
C. Some subjects have been over-emphasized in public schools.
D. The progress of the society cannot merely rely on inventors.
34. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. students should learn more up-to-date knowledge
B. lack of scientific knowledge will lead to poor relations between producers and users
of scientific services
C. students are getting to know the importance of a good balance among the branches of
knowledge
D. sufficient attention should be given to basic knowledge
35. The best title for this passage might be ____________.
A. Balance in Education
B. Educational System in Public School
C. Current Situation in Education
D. Importance of Teaching Science and Technology
Passage 4
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:
We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming (按能力分班) pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad effect on both bright and not-so-bright children. After all, it can be very discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!
Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. This is find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.
In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups: this gives them opportunities to learn to co-operate, to share and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher.
Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignment, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use the libraries, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. An advanced pupil can do advanced work; it does 36. In this passage the author's attitude towards
A. critical B. questioning C. approving D. objective
37. By “held back” (Para. 1) the author means “___________”.
A. made to remain in the same classes B. forced to study in the lower classes
C. drawn to their studies D. prevented from advancing
38. The author argues that a teacher's chief concern should be the development of the
student’s_________________.
A. personal qualities and social skills
B. total personality
C. learning ability and communicative skills
D. intellectual ability
39. Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the third paragraph?
A. Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with others.
B. Pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.
C. Group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.
D. Pupil also learn how to participate in teaching activities.
40. The author's purpose in writing this passage is to ____________.
A. argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright children in the same class
B. recommend pair work and group work for classroom activities
C. offer advice on the proper use of library
D. emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teaching
Part Ⅲ Cloze (15 minutes 10%)
Directions: In this part there is a passage with 20 blanks in it. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You are required to choose the one that best fills into the passage and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
The British government expects the total number of overseas students to be ___41___ 900, 000 by 2020. Now, universities in Britain are a ___42___ for overseas students.
But why is the UK such a popular ___43___ for university students? Well, the quality of your course is ___44___ . All courses are ___45___ by an independent system, so you can be ___46___ that your course is officially ___47___ and has wide international ___48___.
The British education system is very ___49___ in order to provide for the needs of a modern, ___50___ society. It is also cost-effective. Degree courses are usually 3 years long, which is shorter and more ___51___ than in other countries. There are lots of scholarships ___52___ British universities offer a ___53___ and independent approach. The emphasis is ___54___ creative and independent thought, which helps develop the skills you will need to ___55___ in the global job market.
It is very ___56___ to become an international student in the UK. The British Council offers a free and ___57___ service to anyone who is interested in studying in the UK, and an organization ___58___ UCAS ___19___ you in finding a course and making an effective ___60___.
41. A. down B. up C. around D. round
42. A. magnet B. magnificence C. magic D. maintenance
43. A. determination B. dedication C. destination D. deterioration
44. A. guarded B. granted C. gratified D. guaranteed
45. A. accessed B. assessed C. assured D. assisted
46. A. tissued B. insured C. issued D. assured
47. A. approved B. allocated C. assigned D. appealed
48. A. estimation B. evaluation C. recognition D. admission
49. A. unalterable B. invariable C. sensible D. flexible
50. A. compound B. complex C. complicated D. compulsive
51. A. intricate B. intense C. intensive D. indicative
52. A. available B. reliable C. practicable D. profitable
53. A. individual B. ordinary C. uniform D. personalized
54. A. for B. on C. to D. at
55. A. compete B. content C. consent D. combat
56. A. hard B. simple C. challenging D. worthwhile
57. A. impartial B. indispensable C. well-grounded D. carefree
58. A. to be called B. calling C. called D. being called
59. A. resists B. asserts C. desists D. assists
60. A. implication B. speculation C. application D. predication
Part Ⅳ Vocabulary and Structure (15 minutes 15%)
Section A (10%)
Directions: In this section there are 20 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You are required to choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
61. Is there anyone who ______ the plan put forward by the committee?
A. differs B. disagrees C. objects D. opposes
62. If I take this medicine twice a day, it should ______ my cold.
A. heal B. cure C. treat D. recover
63. The author of the report is well ______ with the problems in the hospital because he has
been working there for many years.
A. informed B. acquainted C. enlightened D. acknowledged
64. Many elderly people have to live on the money they ______ when they were working.
A. set off B. set up C. set aside D. set out
65. Any students who ______ his homework is unlikely to pass the examination.
A. reduces B. offends C. practices D. neglects
66. When she ______, she found herself in a hospital.
A. came out B. came to C. came over D. came up
67. He was standing by an electric heater, and his nightdress ______ fire.
A. took B. caught C. started D. set
68. As the dictionary says, “graciousness” ______ means being polite, kind and generous.
A. literally B. gracefully C. polarly D. constantly
69. What he says ______ little relation to what she actually does.
A. stands B. bears C. endures D. brings
70. It’s a very popular play, and it would be wise to ______ seats well in advance.
A. book B. buy C. provide D. take
71. He had been waiting for half an hour when ______ , she came.
A. lastly B. finally C. gradually D. lately
72. His job as a tour guide ______ travelling a lot around the country.
A. accompanies B. includes C. contains D. involves
73. You must ______ yourself or they will continue to bully you.
A. distort B. assert C. elicit D. adapt
74. Tom ______ awake all night thinking of them.
A. lay B. laid C. lied D. led
75. What he did is a ______ cheating.
A. true B. plain C. indeed D. actual
76. Aunt Lena came to visit us at ______ time.
A. a foolish B. a silly C. a clumsy D. an awkward
77. That small country has ______ independence.
A. ordered B. performed C. exclaimed D. declared
78. Don’t be so ______, I was only joking.
A. senseless B. sensible C. sentimental D. sensitive
79. It seemed as if all of a ______ the animal had smelt danger in the air.
A. moment B. sudden C. flash D. attack
80. It was estimated that some important skills were then passed on to ______ generations from
their ancestors.
A. frequent B. subsequent C. consequent D. eloquent
Section B (5%)
Directions: Complete the following sentences with appropriate words or expressions or with the proper forms of the given words in the brackets. Write your answer on the Answer sheet.
81. This is one of the best novels that ______ appeared this year. (have)
82. The old ______ well looked after by the government now. (are)
83. ______ did this should be seriously criticised.
84. In primitive societies, human being ate ______ they could find.
85. The book from ______ I got a lot of useful information was written by a famous scientise.
86. He felt sympathy ______ her misfortune.
87. That mountain is about two thousand feet ______ sea level.
88. They are going to have the serviceman ______ an electric fan in the office tomorrow.
(install)
89. She moved away from her parents, and missed them too much ______ the exciting life there.
(enjoy)
90. He hardly ever ______ a mistake when he writes. (make)
Part Ⅴ Translation (15 minutes 10%)
Directions: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the reading passages you have just read in PartⅡ. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context. You should write your answer on the Answer sheet.
91. On the contrary, to avoid problems in aerial navigation, the wheel less vehicle probably will
travel no more than three inches above road surface.
92. In the U.S., the figure is much higher than in Great Britain, and people there spend over 10 percent of their income on the installment plan.
93. Because we live in a democratic nation, whose citizens make the policies for the nation, large numbers of us must be educated to understand, to support, and when necessary, to judge the work of experts.
94. We are concerned to develop the ability of all our pupils into the full, not just their academic ability.
95. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.
Part Ⅵ Writing (25 minutes 15%)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 25 minutes to write a short passage following the guidelines given below: 以《应聘信》（A Letter of Application）为题，参考以下提示，在25分钟内写作一篇不少于100词的作文。
1. 你的个人介绍 2. 希望能得到这个职位
7.__________88.___________89.___________90. ___________
Part Ⅴ Translation (15 minutes 10%)
91. 92. 93. 94. 95.
Part Ⅵ Writing (25 minutes 15%)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 25 minutes to write a short passage following the guidelines given below: 以《应聘信》（A Letter of Application）为题，参考以下提示，在25分钟内写作一篇不少于100词的作文。
1. 你的个人介绍 2. 希望能得到这个职位
答 案
Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (20 minutes 20%)
1-5 BCDBC 6-10 CDDCC 11-15 DCCBC 16-20 BDCBC
Part ⅡReading Comprehension (30 minutes 30%)
21-25 CBADB 26-30 BABCD 31-35 DABDA 36-40 CDBDA
Part Ⅲ Cloze (15 minutes 10%)
41-45 CACDB 46-50 DACDB 51-55 CADBA 56-60 BACDC
Part Ⅳ Vocabulary and Structure (15 minutes 15%)
61-65 DBBCD 66-70 BBABA 71-75 BDBAB 76-80 DDDBB 81. have 82. are 83. whoever 84. whatever 85. which 86. for 87. above 88. install 89. to enjoy 90. makes
Part Ⅴ Translation (15 minutes 10%)
91. 相反，为了避免天线导航，没有轮子的汽车将在离地面不超过3英尺的距离行驶。 92. 在美国，这个数字要比英国高得多，美国人将他们收入的百分之十花费在分期付款上。 93. 因为我们生活在一个民主的国家，由公民制定国家的政策，我们中的许多人必须接受教育，学会理解、支持，必要时还要判断专家的工作。
94. 我们关心的是全面充分地发挥我们每一位学生的能力，而不仅仅是他们的学习能力。 95. 我们期望学生们能够不遗余力尽其所能，为达到此目标我们也将给与他们充分的鼓励。
Dear Sir:
I was pleased to see your ad in the newspaper on December 25th for a sales engineer. In July I will receive my bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Nanjing University, and I would like to be considered for the post.
I believe I am a competitive candidate for your post because both my education and work experience meet your requirement. Besides degree courses concerning electronics, I also took such courses as Marketing, Consumer Behavior Strategies. Last summer, I participated in an electronic project, from which I have gained practical experience in this field.
I would welcome an opportunity to join your company because your post is what I’ve been preparing for. If you feel that I might be the right person for the job I would be ready for an interview at your convenience. I am looking forward to your reply!
Sincerely yours, Zhou Fang