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1、書(shū)山有路勤為徑，學(xué)海無(wú)涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘學(xué)子：學(xué)業(yè)有成，金榜題名！語(yǔ)言類考試復(fù)習(xí)資料大全公共英語(yǔ)五級(jí)模擬99公共英語(yǔ)五級(jí)模擬99Section Listening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are th

2、ree parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet, NOT on the ANSWER SHEET. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test bookl

3、et onto ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW, as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. Part A You will hear a talk about a different culture. As you listen, answer Questions 1-10 by circling TRUE or FALS

4、E. Youll hear the talk ONLY ONCE. You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10. (如需獲取本MP3聽(tīng)力錄音請(qǐng)搜索標(biāo)題名) 1. People can only obtain information about the Seven Wonders of the World in the printed encyclopedias.答案:B聽(tīng)力原文1-10 Who was the youngest U.S. President ever elected? What are the Seven Wonders of

5、the World? The answers to those questions are just a few clicks away on the Internet. On-line references provide up-to-date information with pictures and sound. Its fast, its simple, and, its fun. With that option so readily available, is there still a market for the original arbiter of information,

6、 the printed encyclopedia? Although the personal computer seems to have infiltrated almost every aspect of our daily lives, some people still like to do things the old-fashioned way, including Chicago librarian Margaret Keer. All the librarians, frequenily, hourly, more than hourly, we need them, sh

7、e said. They are quick; theyre easy and vital. We couldnt do without them. One of the questions Ive been asked is if you could only have five or 10 source books to answer all the questions that you might be asked, what would you pick? World Book is always in the top five. Ms. Keers colleague Ruth Le

8、dnicer, is charged with promoting high tech advances in the Chicago Public Libraries, including research on the Internet. But when it comes to encyclopedias, she still prefers the original. The great thing is it also fosters great appreciation for the world that exists in books, said Ms. Lednicer. W

9、hat other imagination would you can tap into a whole other world of imagination? Its great for kids to get them reading, to get them appreciating the tactile sense of picking up books. Thats why Chris Witting, a father of two from Morton Grove, Illinois, purchased a set of the Encyclopedia Britannic

10、a for his children. I had an encyclopedia when I was a kid so 1 figured this is something that my children should have, he said. It was expensive but I did make the investment. The kids were excited when they got the encyclopedias. They came in a big box with a build-it-yourself bookcase. But what w

11、as most interesting was that, and this was in 1996, it came with a CD, and I said to them, see this little CD, everything thats in those books is on this little disk, and they thought that was amazing. They pretty much just used the disk. I mean those books got dust on them, he said. They look good

12、in the bookcase but hardly ever got opened. They would occasionally ask me a question and I would say why dont you look at the encyclopedia over there? but they would go to the computer and use the CD-ROM instead. The Witting children are not alone. Many young people, like 17-year-old high school se

13、nior Megan Mullen, prefer the power of computer technology, whether CD-ROMS or the Internet, to the printed words in a heavy set of books. Mike, a 6th grader from Chicago, says his ticket to finding information is at his local branch library, but not in a book. On the Internet because you have a wid

14、er selection, he said. Or 1 might just look up in a book, but I dont usually use an encyclopedia. Using the Internet as a first choice does not worry Paul Kobasa, World Books general managing editor. We dont see the Internet as a threat its an opportunity, he said. There are things we can present to

15、 our readers on line that were unable to do in print. And were more than happy to take advantage of that medium, on-line or CD. Its a continuation of the tradition that started when World Book was first printed. Then it was the story of the world in pictures and text, now its the story of the world

16、in media and text. But Mr. Kobasa says there is still a market for the printed version. The move to electronic media is just the latest format change in the way encyclopedias deliver information. Its unlikely to be the last. 2. Ms. Lednicer encouraged kids to read and appreciate the tactile sense of

17、 picking up books.答案:A3. It was expensive to buy printed encyclopedias for Chris Witting, a father of two from Morton Grove, Illinois.答案:A4. Telling the kids that everything in encyclopedias is on a little disk didnt surprise them in 1996.答案:B5. The kids were getting more and more dependent on compu

18、ter and CD-ROM for information.答案:A6. Encyclopedias occupied too much space on the bookcase though being opened frequently at the home of Chris Witting.答案:B7. The power of computer technology has attracted many high school students.答案:A8. In Megan Mullens eyes, CE-ROMS or the internet cant match the

19、 printed words in books.答案:B9. Mike goes to his local branch library finding information through the Internet instead of using an encyclopedia.答案:A10. Mr. Kobasa believes that the move to electronic media is just the latest format change for information, but not the last.答案:APart B You will hear 3 c

20、onversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE. Questions 11 to 13 are based on a passage on plastic tax. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11 to 13. (如需獲取本MP3聽(tīng)力錄音請(qǐng)搜索標(biāo)題名) 1. Who is Jacques Lalonde?A.A volunteer in Liber

21、al Environment.B.A Canadian translator,C.An Internet programmer.D.A junior employee for Minister.答案:B聽(tīng)力原文14-16 In the annals of environmental calamities, it doesnt quite have the same ring as a Hummer. According to environmentalists, though, the humble and handy plastic bag wreaks havoc: plastic bag

22、s are made from oil, and they choke both landfills and wildlife. Now, thanks to the efforts of Jacques Lalonde, a Montreal translator and self-described ecological volunteer, Quebecers may soon have to shoulder the environmental impact-with their wallets. In 2005, Lalonde saw PQ MNA Stephan Tremblay

23、 on television trumpeting the benefits of a tax on each of the estimated 1.5 billion plastic bags used by Quebecers every year. Inspired, he started an online petition; five months later, hed collected some 50,000 signatures urging the government to consider the program. Liberal Environment Minister

24、 Line Beauchamp has indicated she is weighing the idea. We arent getting the results we want with reusable bags, said Lalonde of the suddenly chic canvas totes on sale at most grocery chains-of which some four million have been sold in the province. We have to go for more coercive measures. Under hi

25、s plan, plastic bags would cost 20 cents each. It would get immediate results, be says, pointing at a similar project in Ireland that saw a 90 per cent reduction in plastic bag use. Several US cities are looking to tax the polyethylene menace. The issue and Lalondes petition has the plastic industry

26、 in a tizzy. No one will refuse to sign something about the environment, says former Canadian Plastic Industry Association president Denis Cloutier. Nevertheless, the answer is recycling the bags, and the challenge is to get people bringing them back to the store. For now, the tax remains under revi

27、ew, but should the province follow the Irish model, Quebecers will have to get used to paying for plastic. Since 2002, Ireland has collected 50 million euros in levies. Needless to say, there are no plans to repeal the program. 2. Which country did Lalonde model in his online petition?A.United State

28、s.B.Ireland.C.England.D.Quebec.答案:B3. How did plastic industry respond to Lalondes petition?A.They dont think it will impact their production.B.They support the idea of plastic tax.C.They feel anxious that people wont pay for bags.D.They argue that tax is not the ultimate solution.答案:D Questions 14

29、to 16 are based on the following talk on the colleges for the deaf in the US. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14 to 16. (如需獲取本MP3聽(tīng)力錄音請(qǐng)搜索標(biāo)題名) 4. Which of the following students can most probably get a scholarship at Gallaudet?A.A student in financial need.B.A freshman who does well.C.A soph

30、omore from China whos been doing well.D.A senior from a developing country who does well currently.答案:C聽(tīng)力原文14-16 We are going to talk again this week about higher education for disabled students who want to study in the United States. As we noted last time, the National Federation of the Blind says

31、there are no special colleges or universities for blind students. But there are for deaf students. One of them is Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Gallaudet says it is the worlds only liberal arts university where everything is designed for deaf or hard-of-hearing students. About two thousan

32、d students attend Gallaudet. The cost for international students is about thirty-three thousand dollars a year. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, but only after the first year of studies. Most scholarship aid goes to students in financial need who do well in their first year. O

33、ne scholarship for international students is for deaf students from developing countries. Another is just for students from China. The university also offers an English Language Institute. But Gallaudet says this program does not guarantee acceptance to the university. In the past year, students at

34、Gallaudet protested over the administrations choice of a new president for the university. The protests resulted in the choice of a different president who is more popular with the students, Robert Davila. He is a former chief executive officer of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. This

35、technical college is in Rochester, New York. It is one of the eight colleges in the Rochester Institute of Technology. More than one thousand students attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. About one hundred of them are international students. They come from Africa, Asia, Europe and S

36、outh America. The cost is about twenty-eight thousand dollars a year for an international undergraduate student. Foreign graduate students pay about twenty thousand dollars. Both undergraduate and graduate students can receive limited financial aid. They can also take part in the student employment

37、program. This program makes it possible for students to work at the school. 5. Who is Robert Davila?A.The president of Gallaudet whom students protested against.B.The new president of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.C.The chief executive of Rochester Institute of Technology.D.The popul

38、ar president of Gallaudet.答案:D6. How much does an international graduate student pay at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf?A.$33,000 a year.B.$28,000 a year.C.$12,000 a year.D.$20,000 a year.答案:D Questions 1720 are based on the following talk. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 172

39、0. (如需獲取本MP3聽(tīng)力錄音請(qǐng)搜索標(biāo)題名) 7. What does the speaker mainly discuss?A.The distribution of different species of amphibians.B.Possible reasons for reduction in the number of amphibians.C.The effects of environmental change on the fish industry.D.Guidelines for the responsible use of pesticides.答案:B聽(tīng)力原文17-

40、20 I want to talk today about some studies. They seem to indicate that there is a startling world-wide decline in the number of amphibians, such as frogs, toads and salamanders. Theres little doubt that one reason why the number of amphibians is declining is their habitats have been destroyed when t

41、he developers fill in ponds and marshes to build houses. Amphibians cant just move somewhere. They need water to lay their eggs in. Another problem is the growing fish industry. Another range of popular pool fish such as carp have been introduced to many lakes and ponds all over the world. Raising a

42、nd selling these fish can be profitable, but the fish eat the eggs and offspring of amphibians that were already living in the lakes and ponds. Other factors could be contributing to the decline include acid rain and the spread of pesticide residues. Many pesticides that farmers added to their crops

43、 are eventually washed away by the rain and end up in ponds and other bodies of water where amphibians live. Amphibians are especially vulnerable to pesticides dissolved in the water because of their moist skins. Water can pass through amphibians allowing toxins dissolved in the water to enter the a

44、mphibians body. 8. According to the speaker, how do developers contribute to the reduction of amphibian population?A.By taking over ponds.B.By constructing sewers.C.By building dams on rivers.D.By flooding marshes.答案:A9. According to the speaker, how do some pesticides get into ponds?A.They are appl

45、ied to aquatic weeds by fish farming.B.Amphibians release them from their skin.C.Irresponsible dispose of them in ponds.D.They are washed into ponds by the rain.答案:D10. According to the speaker, why do pesticides pose a threat to amphibians?A.Pesticides can cause an amphibians skin to dry out.B.Pest

46、icides kill the insects that amphibians depend on for food.C.Dissolved pesticides can easily enter amphibians bodies.D.Amphibians may eat plants that have been treated with pesticides.答案:CPart C You will hear a talk about a famous artist. As you listen, you must answer Questions 21-30 by writing NO

47、MORE THAN THREE words in the place provided for you, youll hear the talk TWICE. You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 21-30. (如需獲取本MP3聽(tīng)力錄音請(qǐng)搜索標(biāo)題名) 1. Where cant chili pepper grow according to the talk?答案: In Northern Europe2. What did Europeans think of potatoes?答案: Poisonous3. What was potato us

48、ed for in Europe at first?答案: Feeding pigs4. In what part of the world is potato especially a favorite food?答案: Northern Europe/North America5. Where did rice originate?答案: (in)Asia聽(tīng)力原文21-30 As you know, many big changes happened after Christopher Columbus and other Europeans came to the Americas 50

49、0 years ago. Today Im going to talk about a change in the world diet-the way people cooked and ate. Five hundred years ago, there was a big change in the diet of people all over the world. Lets talk about the diet in Europe 500 years ago. One important food was meat. Europeans ate many kinds of meat

50、, including beef, lamb, goat, and pork. Europeans also ate dairy products-milk and cheese -made from the milk of cows and goats. The Europeans ate several different grains: Most people ate wheat, and some people ate rice, which came first from Asia. Now, lets look at the diet in the Americas about 5

51、00 years ago. The diet of the native American was quite different from the diet of the Europeans. This is because the European means, dairy products, and grains didnt exist in the Americas. However, the native Americans ate some food that didnt exist in Europe. The native Americans ate different veg

52、etables, such as potatoes and tomatoes. They ate different grains, such as com. They ate different meat, such as turkey and other wild birds. They also used spices such as chocolate and hot chili peppers. None of these foods existed in Europe 500 years ago. Now lets talk about the big change in the

53、world diet 500 years ago, after Columbus and the Europeans went to the Americas. After Europeans went to the Americas, the diet of the native Americans changed a lot. When the Europeans went to the Americas, they took many new kinds of food with them. The Europeans gave some of the food-the meat, da

54、iry products, and grains-to the native Americans and then the native Americans started to use the European food in their cooking. As a result, the diet in the Americas today is very different from their diet 500 years ago. For example, if you go to a country like Mexico, you can see that the traditi

55、onal Mexican food uses a lot of beef pork, cheese, wheat, and rice-all foods that came from Europe with Columbus. After the Europeans returned to Europe from the Americas, there was also a big change in the diet of people in Europe and the rest of the world. When the Europeans returned to Europe, th

56、ey took many new kinds of food back from the Americans. They took back the vegetables, grains, and spices that they found in the Americas. Little by little, people all over Europe started using the new foods in their cooking, and then the foods spread around the world to Africa, the Middle East and

57、Asia. Some of the new food spread very quickly around the world. One example is the chili pepper. You may be surprised to know that 500 years ago, the chili pepper didnt exist in many countries that are famous today for their hot and spicy food made with chilies. Actually, we think that the first chili pepper was taken to Spain by Columbus in 1493, when he returned from the Americas. After only 100 years, chili peppers had spread all around the world. They grow easily