2009年大學英語B統考復習卷

1、大學英語B機考90分鐘試卷題量及分值分布部分項目內容題型考點題量分數時間（分鐘）I.交際英語5個簡短對話單選日常情景交際能力5155II.閱讀理解2篇短文，文章包括應用文、描述文、記敘文、說明文或議論文等單選理解主旨要義、具體信息103020III.詞匯與結構5個單句單選詞匯與語法知識運用51510IV.完型填空1篇短文單選詞匯、句法和篇章和知識運用101010V.英譯中3個單句翻譯短句翻譯能力31515VI.寫作1篇作文命題作文短文寫作能力11530總計34100902008年英語統考試卷Test 1第一部分：交際英語1. How are you, Bob? _ Ted.A. How are

2、 you? B. Im fine. Thank you.C. How do you do? D. Nice to meet you.2. Thanks for your help._A. My pleasure. B. Never mind.C. Quite right. C. Dont thank me.3. Hello, Im Harry Potter. Hello, my name is Charles Green, but _A. call my Charles B. call me at CharlesC. call me Charles D. call Charles me4. P

3、aul, _ Oh, thats my father! And beside him, my mother.A. what is the person over thereB. whos talking over thereC. what are they doingD. which is that5. Hi, Tom, hows everything with you?_, and how are you?A. Dont mention it B. Hm, not too badC. Thanks D. Pretty fast6. Thats a beautiful dress you ha

4、ve on!_A. Oh, thanks. I got it yesterday. B. Sorry, its too cheap.C. You can have it. D. See you later.7. Why didnt you come to my birthday party yesterday?_A. Excuse me, my friend sent me a flower.B. Fine, I never go to birthday parties.C. Ha ha, I dont like birthday parties.D. Sorry, but my wife h

5、ad a car accident8. Hi, welcome back! Had a nice trip?_A. Oh, fantastic! Fresh air, and sunshine every day.B. Come on, I ve got lots of fun.C. By the way, I dont like Saturdays.D. Well, Ill look forward to your phone call.9. Havent seen you for ages! What are you busy doing now?_A. I hate the weathe

6、r here.B. My hair is getting a bit longer.C. Yeah, thanks for coming.D. I am working part time in a bookshop, you know.10. Marilyn, Im afraid I have to be leaving now._A. That sounds wonderful. B. Oh, so early?C. Not at all. D. Good luck!第二部分：閱讀理解Passage 1The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At

7、the time France was in a crisis. The government was badly run and peoples lives were miserable. King Louis XIV tried to control the national parliament and raise more taxes. But his effort failed. He ordered his troops to Versailles. The people thought that Louis intended to put down the Revolution

8、by force. On July 14, 1789, they stormed and took the Bastille, where political prisoners were kept. Ever since that day, July 14 has been the French National Day. Louis tried to flee the country in 1792 to get support from Austria and Prussia. However, he was caught and put in prison. In September

9、1792, the monarchy was abolished. In the same year, Louis was executed（處死）. A few months later his wife, Marie also had her head cut off. The Revolution of France had frightened the other kings of Europe. Armies from Austria and Prussia began to march against France. The French raised（招募） republican

10、 armies（共和軍） to defend the nation. The Revolution went through a period of terror. Thousands of people lost their lives. In the end, power passed to Napoleon Bonaparte. (190 words)11. Whats this passage about?A. France. B. King Louis.C. The French Revolution. D. Europe.12. Which did not happen in 17

11、89?A. The French Revolution broke out.B. The national economy was developing rapidly.C. The government wasnt well run.D. King Louis XIV was in power.13. Where were the political prisoners kept?A. In Versailles. B. In Austria. C. In Prussia. D. In Bastille.14. What does the underlined word “abolished

12、” mean?A. Put off. B. Established.C. United. D. Ended.15. What was NOT the effect of the Revolution?A. July 14 has become the French National Day.B. It brought some impact on the other European kings.C. Louiss wife, Marie was killed.D. The king tried to control the national parliament.Passage 2In th

13、e United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached9（附予) to tel

14、ephone calls made after 11:00 p. m If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes its a matter of life or death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U. S. A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded

15、if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend t

16、o be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from different cultures that treat time differently. Promptness is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not

17、fully responsible. In the U. S. no one would think of keeping a business associate （伙伴）waiting for an hour, it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late, will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence. (260 words)16. What is the main idea of this pa

18、ssage? _A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the morning and in sleeping hours in the U. S.B. The role of time in social life over the world.C. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible in the U. S.D. Not every country treats the concept of times a

19、s the same.17. What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours? _A. A matter of work.B. A matter of life or death.C. You want to see him or her.D. You want to make an appointment with him or her.18. Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an ap

20、pointment with your friend?A. at 7:00 am. B. at 4:00 pm C. at the midnight. D. at 4:00 am.19. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? _A. In the U. S. A. guests tend to feel they are highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days b

21、efore the party date.B. There is no misunderstanding arising between people from different cultures about the concept of time.C. It may be considered foolish to make an appointment well in advance in the U. S. A.D. Promptness is valued highly in American life.20. From the passage we can safely infer

22、 that _.A. its a matter of life or death if you call someone in day timeB. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the worldC. it makes no difference in the U. S. whether you are early or late for a business party D. if a person is late for a date, he neednt make some explanationPassage 3A

23、 foreigners first impression of the U. S. is likely to be that everyone is in a rushoften under pressure. City people appear always to be hurrying to get where they are going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and elbowing（推、擠）others as they try to complete their errands （任務）. Racing through

24、daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country.Working time is considered precious（珍貴）. Others in public eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they too can be served（得到別人的服務） and get back to work within the time allowed. Each person hurries to make room for（挪出地方 ）the next pe

25、rson. If you dont, waiters will hurry you.You also find drivers will be abrupt（粗魯的）and that people will push past you. You will miss（看不到） smiles, brief conversations, and small courtesies（打招呼） with strangers. Dont take it personally. （別為這事生氣）This is because people value time highly, and they resent（

26、討厭）someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain courtesy（禮儀）point.The view of time affects the importance we attach to patience. In the American system of values, patience is not a high priority（首先要考慮的事）. Many of us have what might be called “a short fuse.”（導火線容易發(fā)火） We begin to move restlessly about（坐

27、立不安） if we feel time is slipping away without some return，be this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest. Those coming from lands （國家）where time is looked upon differently may find this matter of pace （速度）to be one of their most difficult adjustments in both business and daily life.Many newcomers

28、 to the States will miss the opening courtesy （禮節(jié)）of a business call, for example, they will miss the ritual socializing （社交活動）that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee they may be traditional in their own country. They may miss leisurely business chats in a caf or coffeehouse. Normally, Ameri

29、cans do not assess評價 their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over prolonged small talks（拖延時間的談話）. We seek out evidence of past performance rather than evaluate a business colleague through social courtesies. Since we generally assess and probe professionally rather than socially, we start talkin

30、g business very quickly. (348 words)21. Which of the following statements is wrong? _.A. Americans seem to be always under pressure.B. Americans attach less importance to patience.C. Americans dont care much about ritual socializing.D. Americans are impolite to their business colleagues.22. In the f

31、ourth paragraph, “a high priority” means _.A. a less important thing B. a first concernC. a good business D. an attractive gift23. Americans evaluate a business colleague _.A. through social courtesyB. through prolonged business talksC. by establishing business relationsD. by learning about their pa

32、st performance24. This passage mainly talks about _.A. how Americans treasure their timeB. how busy Americans are every dayC. how Americans do business with foreignersD. what American way of life is like25. We can infer from the passage that the authors tone in writing is _.A. critical B. ironical C

33、. appreciative D. objective第三部分：詞匯與結構26. Professor Smith promised to look _ my paper, that is, to read it carefully before the defence.A. after B. over C. on D. into27. Our house is about a mile from the railway station and there are not many houses _.A. in between B. far apartC. among them D. from

34、each other28. As the bus came round the corner, it ran _ a big tree by the roadside.A. into B. on C. over D. up29. On average, a successful lawyer has to talk to several_ a day.A. customers B. supporters C. guests D. clients30. What is the train _ to Birmingham?A. fee B. tip C. fare D. cost31. The s

35、tudents were all entertained （款待）in a Mexican restaurant, at Professor Brians _.A. money B. pay C. expense D. loss32. Tom, what did you do with my documents? I have never seen such a _ and disorder!A. mass B. mess C. guess D. bus33. If she wants to stay thin, she must make a _ in her diet.A. change

36、B. turn C .run D. go34. _ the War of Independence, the United States was an English colony.A. Before B. At C. In D. Between35. You shouldnt_ your time like that, Bob; you have to finish your school work tonight.A. cut B. do C. kill D. kick36. When Lily came home at 5 p. m. yesterday, her mother _ di

37、nner in the kitchen.A. cooked B. was cooking C. cooks D. has cooked37. Did you notice the guy _ head looked like a big potato?A. who B. which C. whose D. whom38. Both the kids and their parents _ English, I think. I know it from their accent.A. is B. been C. are D. was39. Never before _ see such a t

38、errible car accident on the road!A. I have B. have I C. I did D. did I40. Johns father _ mathematics in this school ever since he graduated from Harvard University.A. taught B. teaches C. has taught D. is teaching41. Every year thousands of lives _ in road accidents because of careless driving.A. lo

39、se B. lost C. have lost D. are lost42. The young lady coming over to us _ our English teacher; the way she walks tells us that!A. must be B. can be C. would be D. could be43. Had you come five minutes earlier, you _ the train to Birmingham. But now you missed it.A. would catch B. would have caught C

40、. could catch D. should catch44. Eggs, though rich in nourishments, have _ of fat.A. a large number B. the large numberC. a large amount D. the large amount45. No matter _, the little sisters managed to round the sheep up and drive them back home safely.A. it was snowing hard B. hard it was snowingC

41、. how it was snowing hard D. how hard it was snowing第四部分：完型填空 There were once three sons of a wealthy businessman. 46 they met, the two eldest, who were twins, 47 to quarrel about which of them should be his fathers heir（繼承人）. The youngest, who was not _48_ ambitious（野心勃勃）, took no part in their arg

42、ument. As soon as they left home, the father arranged for an adequate income to be provided for 49 of them, but insisted that apart from this they were to be financially self-supporting. The 50 twin, who had the advantage of good looks and a striking personality, decided that he would take up the st

43、age 51 a career. He 52 a small repertory (演出) company, acted in minor parts, was always unpunctual （不準時）at rehearsals排演 and was accordingly 53 with his fellow-actors. He earned little and so had to live mainly on his allowance（父親留下的錢）. He occasionally thought of 54 his profession, but always put off

44、 55 a decision, and he became increasingly bored and disillusioned.（大失所望）46. A. WhateverB. WheneverC. WhereverD. However47. A. are usedB. usedC. usingD. are using48. A. at leastB. at mostC. in the leastD. in the most49. A. everyB. allC. eachD. none50. A. firstB. olderC. youngerD. elder51. A. isB. as

45、C. beD./52.A. joinedB. attendedC. welcomeD. unwelcome53.A. popularB. unpopularC. welcomeD. unwelcome54.A. livingB. turningC. endingD. changing55. A. makingB. makeC. decideD. deciding第五部分：英譯中56Wang Lis father has taught English here since he graduated from Peking University. 57Please give this book t

46、o whoever comes first.58Though it was late, they kept on working.59Bill hit his car into a wall last night.60Would you please help me with this heavy box?第六部分：寫作用英語寫一篇不少于80詞的短文。The job I likeTest 1 答案：第一部分1-5 BACBB 6-10 ADADB第二部分11-15 CBDDD 16-20 BBBDB 21-25 DBDAC第三部分26-30 BAADC 31-35 CBAAC 36-40 BC

47、CDC 41-45 DABCD第四部分46-50 BBCCD 51-55 BABDA第五部分56. 王麗的父親從北京大學畢業(yè)后就一直在這里教英語。57. 請把這本書給最先來的人。58. 盡管已經很晚了，他們還在繼續(xù)工作。59. 昨晚比爾開車時撞倒了墻上。60. 你能幫我抬一下這個很沉的箱子嗎？Test 2第一部分：交際英語1.Whos that speaking?This is Tom _.A. speaks B. spokenC. speaking D. saying2. Im sorry. I lost the key._A. Well, its OK. B. No, its all ri

48、ght.C. You are welcome. D. You are wrong.3. Its rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?_A. Yes, please. B. No, go ahead.C. Sure, please. D. I dont like it.4._ He teaches physics in a school.A. What does your father want to do?B. Who is your father?C. What is your father?D. Where is y

49、our father now?5. Excuse me, how much is the jacket? Its 499 Yuan. _A. Oh, no. Thats OK! B. How do you like it?C. Which do you prefer? D. Would you like to try it on?6._ Well, they got there last Wednesday. So about a week.A. When did your parents arrive at Paris?B. How long have your parents been i

50、n Paris?C. Did your parents arrive at Paris last Wednesday?D. When will your parents go to Paris?7. How often do you go dancing?_A. I will go dancing tomorrow.B. Yesterday.C. Every other day.D. Ive been dancing for a year.8. You know, I have three kids now._A. Well, Ive grown a mustache.B. Thats ter

51、rific!C. Say, youve really changed your hair.D. Well, I gave up drinking.9. How about going to dinner at the Mexican restaurant tonight?_A. Forget it. B. Sorry, I like Mexican food.C. Thats great! D. Glad you like it.10. Madam, do all the buses go downtown?_A. Wow, you got the idea. B. No, never mind.C. Pretty well, I guess. D. Sorry, Im new here.第二部分：閱讀理解Passage 1Sixteen-year-old Maria was waiting in line at the airport in Santo Domingo. She was leaving her native country to join he