[大學(xué)英語考試復(fù)習(xí)資料]專升本英語分類模擬題專項(xiàng)訓(xùn)練(五)

1、大學(xué)英語考試復(fù)習(xí)資料專升本英語分類模擬題專項(xiàng)訓(xùn)練(五)大學(xué)英語考試復(fù)習(xí)資料專升本英語分類模擬題專項(xiàng)訓(xùn)練(五)專升本英語分類模擬題專項(xiàng)訓(xùn)練(五)(1) A characteristic of American culture that has become almost a tradition is to respect the self-made man-the man who has risen to the top through his own efforts, usually beginning by working with his hands. While the leader i

2、n business or industry or the college professor occupies a higher social position and commands greater respect in the community than the common laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to point out that his father started life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort. This

3、 attitude toward manual (體力的) labor is now still seen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously (豪華地)furnished and in which there is every evidence of the fact that the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensi

4、ve hobbies, and college education for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes afterward, furthermore the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from contents of various cans and a cake or a pie

5、bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional man may talk about washing the car, digging in his flowerbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with these things, just as he often helps her with the dish

6、washing. The son who is away at college may wait on table and wash dishes for his living, or during the summer he may work with a construction gang on a highway in order to pay for his education. 1. From paragraph 1, we can know that in America _.A.people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made

7、 manB.people can always rise to the top through their won effortsC.college professors win great respect from common workersD.people feel painful to mention their fathers as labors.答案:A解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)A characteristic of American culture that has become almost a tradition is to respect the self-made made我們可

8、以了解到，“崇尚自我奮斗”是美國文化的特點(diǎn)。2. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because _A.servants in American are hard to getB.she takes pride in what she can do herselfC.she can hardly afford servantsD.It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food答案:B解析 推斷題。根據(jù)This attitude toward manua

9、l(體力的)labor is now still seen in many aspects of American life. (在美國生活的方方面面，尊重體力勞動(dòng)態(tài)度的現(xiàn)象仍然隨處可見)，可以推斷女主人親自下廚，是因?yàn)樗阅茏鲞@樣的體力活而自豪。3. The expression wait on table in the second paragraph means _.A.work in a furniture shopB.keep accounts for a barC.wait to lay the tableD.serve customers in a restaurant答案:D解

10、析 詞義猜測(cè)題。wait on table意為“服務(wù)顧客”，注意其后的washing dishes也有一定的暗示意義，故答案為D。4. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?A.A Respectable Self-made FamilyB.American Attitude toward Manual LaborC.Characteristics of American CultureD.The Development of Manual Labor答案:B解析 主旨題。縱觀全文，文章主要講了美國崇

11、尚自我奮斗，尊重體力勞動(dòng)的文化習(xí)慣。故答案為B。(2) A child who has once been pleased with a tale likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to tell a story than read it out of a book, and, if a pare

12、nt can produce what, in the actual situation of the time and the child, is an improvement on the printed text, so much the better. A charge made against fairy tales is that they harm the child by frightening him or making him sad thinking. To prove the latter, one would have to show in a controlled

13、experiment that children who have read fairy stories were more often sorry for cruelty than those who had not. As to fears, there are, I think, some cases of children being dangerously terrified by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises (出現(xiàn)) from the child having heard the story once. Familia

14、rity with the story by repetition turns the pain of fear into the pleasure of a fear faced and mastered. There are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that they are not objectively true, that giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets, etc. do not exist; and that, instead

15、of being fond of the strange side in fairy tales, the child should be taught to learn the reality by studying history. I find such people, I must say so peculiar (奇怪的) that I do not know how to argue with them. If their case were sound, the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New

16、York to Philadelphia on a stick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their beloved girl-friend. No fairy story ever declared to be a description of the real world and no clever child has ever believed that it was. 1. The author considers that a fairy story is more effective

17、when it is _.A.repeated without any changeB.treated as a jokeC.made some changes by the parentD.set in the present答案:C解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)It is always much better to tell a story than read it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce what, in the actual situation of the time and the child, is an improvement

18、on the printed text, so much the better. 可推知此題答案為C。2. According to the passage, great fear can take place in a child when the story is _.A.in a realistic settingB.heard for the first timeC.repeated too oftenD.told in a different way答案:B解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)this arises(出現(xiàn))from the child having heard the story on

19、ce. 可推知此題答案為B。3. The advantage claimed (提出) for repeating fairy stories to young children is that it _.A.makes them less fearfulB.develops their power of memoryC.makes them believe there is nothing to be afraid ofD.encourages them not to have strange beliefs答案:A解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)Familiarity with the story by

20、 repetition turns the pain of fear into the pleasure of a fear faced and mastered. 可以得出此答案。4. The authors mention of sticks and telephones is meant to suggest that _.A.fairy stories are still being made upB.there is some misunderstanding about fairy talesC.people try to modernize old fairy storiesD.

21、there is more concern for childrens fears nowadays答案:B解析 推斷題。有些人認(rèn)為神話不現(xiàn)實(shí)，都是教孩子一些不存在的東西，會(huì)對(duì)孩子有不好的影響。作者用虛擬語氣作了一個(gè)假設(shè)，如果這些觀點(diǎn)站得住腳的話，可能會(huì)出現(xiàn)這樣的情況：the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a stickor covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their bel

22、oved girl-friend. 可見持這種觀點(diǎn)的人實(shí)際上是對(duì)神話的一種誤解。5. One of the reasons why some people are not in favor of fairy tales is that _.A.they are full of imaginationB.they just make up the stories which are far from the truthC.they are not interestingD.they make teachers of history difficult to teach答案:B解析 推斷題。根據(jù)n

23、ot objectively true, do not exist可知有些人不贊成神話故事的原因是這些故事是編出來的，遠(yuǎn)離現(xiàn)實(shí)。故選B。(3) The number of speakers of English in Shakespeares time is estimated (估計(jì)) to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Gre

24、at Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms. In fact

25、, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate (足夠的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain a

26、nd still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation. The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of i

27、mportant works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nat

28、ions. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as

29、 for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West. 1. What would be the best title for this passage?A.The Difficulties of Learning EnglishB.International CommunicationsC.The Standard Varieties of EnglishD.English as a World Language答案:D解析

30、主旨題。根據(jù)第3段第1句及全文的內(nèi)容：英語在各個(gè)國家的各個(gè)領(lǐng)域的應(yīng)用，可推知此題的答案為D。2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.B.There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.C.It is almost impossible to estimate the number of

31、 people with an adequate working knowledge of English.D.People learn English for a variety of reasons.答案:A解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第1段中第2句及第2段的第1句的描述可推知此題的答案為A。3. According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?A.It was popular during Shakespeares time.B.It is used in former Br

32、itish colonies.C.It serves the needs of its native speakers.D.It is a world language that is used for international communication.答案:D解析 推斷題。根據(jù)文章最后一段的描述，英語在世界不同領(lǐng)域、不同的地區(qū)的使用，可推知此題的答案為D。4. What forms an adequate working knowledge of English?A.The ability to read a newspaper.B.It is difficult to judge b

33、ecause it differs for each situation.C.Being a multilingual.D.Being a native speaker.答案:B解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第2段最后一句可推知此題答案為B。5. What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?A.Those geographically close to the United States.B.Those interested in the culture of the United States.C.For

34、mer colonies of Great Britain.D.Countries where international conferences are held.答案:C解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章最后一段倒數(shù)第2句可推知此題答案為C。(4) If there is one thing Im sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people ge

35、t most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation. The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives-the big politic

36、al stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. Its already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic (基因) engineering. In the future, I think there will

37、be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do-as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are. Its quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted (傳送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our

38、 own home. In fact, Im pretty sure that how it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read-sports and international news, etc. I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition bet

39、ween the different media (媒體). They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasnt happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, its never really p

40、leasant to read something just on a screen. 1. What is the best title for the passage?A.The Best Way to Get NewsB.The Changes of MediaC.Make Your Own NewspaperD.The Future of Newspaper答案:D解析 主旨題。從文章第1句：一百年后人們?nèi)砸x報(bào)，到后面文章講到報(bào)紙跟人們生活的關(guān)系，報(bào)紙的形式和內(nèi)容，可歸納出此題的答案為D。2. In the writers opinion, in the future, _.A.mo

41、re big political affairs, wars and disasters will make newsB.newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longerC.newspapers will cover more scientific researchD.more and more people will watch TV答案:C解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第2段I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. 可推知此題答案

42、為C。3. What will probably be on in the newspaper made by yourself?A.Sports and international news.B.A menu of important news.C.The most important news.D.What you are interested in.答案:D解析 推斷題。從文章第3段最后一句You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the thi

43、ngs you want to read可推知此題答案為D。4. From the passage, we can infer _.A.newspapers will win the competition among the different mediaB.newspapers will stay with us together with other mediaC.television will take the place of newspaperD.the writer believe some media will die out答案:B解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第1段第3句Even

44、now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday可推知此題答案為B。5. The phrase feed off in the last paragraph means _.A.depend onB.compete withC.fight withD.kill off答案:A解析 詞義猜測(cè)題。作者上一句說人們錯(cuò)誤地認(rèn)為各各種不同的媒體相互競爭，而下一句作者又說They actually feed off each other(注

45、意句中actually一詞)，再結(jié)合所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)，可知選A為合適。(5) Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topics are suitable and which are considered taboos (禁忌) in a particular culture. Latin Americans enjoy sharing inform

46、ation about their local history, art, and customs. They expect questions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children. Yon may feel flee to ask similar questions of your Latin American friends. The French think of conversation as an art form, and they enjoy the value of lively

47、discussions as well as disagreements. For them, arguments can be interesting-and they can cover pretty much or any topic-as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent (智慧的) manner. In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, fa

48、mily, hobbies, and politics. In Japan, China, and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious (和諧的) business relationship theyre trying to build. Middle Easterners

49、 are also private about their personal lives and family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children. As general rule, its best not to talk about politics or religion (宗教) with your business friends. This can get you into trouble, eve

50、n in the United States, where people hold different views. In addition, discussing ones salary is usually considered unsuitable. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to criticize a national sport. Instead, be friendly and praise your hosts team.

51、1. The author considers politics and religion _.A.cheerful topicsB.taboosC.rude topicsD.topics that can never be talked about答案:B解析 語義理解題。從最后一段第1句話As general rule, its best not to talk about politics or religion (宗教) with your business friends可以明顯看出答案為什么選B。2. Which is typically a friendly topic in m

52、ost places according to the author?A.Sports.B.Children.C.Personal feelings.D.Families.答案:A解析 細(xì)節(jié)題。命題依據(jù)是最后一段第4句話Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world。3. Why are people from Asia more private in their conversation with others?A.They dont want to talk with others much.B.They

53、dont want to have their good relationship with others harmed by informal conversation.C.They are afraid to argue with their colleagues.D.They want to keep their feelings to themselves.答案:B解析 判斷題。從第2段第3句話because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious (和諧的) business relationship t

54、heyre trying to build可以推知。4. What shouldnt you do when talking about sports with colleagues from another country?A.Praising your own countrys sports.B.Criticizing your own countrys sports.C.Praising the sports of your colleaguescountry.D.Criticizing the sports of your colleaguescountry.答案:D解析 語義理解題。

55、根據(jù)最后一段第4句話中的although be careful not to criticize a national sport可知答案為D。(6) To face the music Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases that come from the day-to-day life of the people and develop in their own way. Our expression today is to face the music. When s

56、omeone says, well, I guess Ill have to face the music, it does not mean hes planning to go to the concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you didnt do this or that. Sour music indeed, but it has to be faced. At s

57、ometime or another, every one of us has had to face the music, especially as children. We can all remember fathers angry voice, I want to talk to you. and only because we did not obey him. What an unpleasant business it was! The phrase to face the music is familiar to every American, young and old. It is at least 100 years old. And where did this expression come from? The first explanation comes from the American novelist, James Fenimore Looper. He said, in 1851, that the expression was first used by actors while waiting in the wings to go on the sta