2023年电大网络统考大学英语模拟试卷套.doc

Test 1
第一部分：交际用语(共5小题；每题3分，满分15分)
1. —How are you, Bob?
—_______B_______
A. How are you? B. I’m fine. Thank you.
C. How do you do? D. Nice to meet you.
2. —Thanks for your help.
_______A_________
A. My pleasure. B. Never mind.
C. Quite right. D. Don’t thank me.
3. —Hello, I’m Harry Potter.
—Hello, my name is Charles Green, but_______C________.
A. call my Charles B. call me at Charles
C. call me Charles D. call Charles me
4. —Paul, ______B____________?
—Oh, that’s my father! And beside him, my mother.
A. what is the person over there
B. who’s talking over there
C. what are they doing
D. which is that
5. —Hi, Tom, how’s everything with you?
—____B__________, and how are you?
A. Don’t mention it B. Hm, not too bad
C. Thanks D. Pretty fast
第二部分：阅读理解 (共10小题；每题3分，满分30分)
Passage 1
The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At the time France was in a crisis. The government was badly run and people’s 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 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 1792, the monarchy was abolished. In the same year, Louis was executed. 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 republican armies 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)
6. What’s this passage about?
A. France. B. King Louis.
C. The French Revolution. D. Europe.
7. Which did not happen in 1789?
A. The French Revolution broke out.
B. The national economy was developing rapidly.
C. The government wasn’t well run.
D. King Louis XIV was in power.
8. Where were the political prisoners kept?
A. In Versailles. B. In Austria. C. In Prussia. D. In Bastille.
9. What does the underlined word “abolished” mean?
A. Put off. B. Established C. United. D. Ended.
10. 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. Louis’s wife, Marie was killed.
D. The king tried to control the national parliament.
Passage 2
A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S. is likely to be that everyone is in a rush---often under pressure. City people appear always to be hurrying to get where they are going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and elbowing others as they try to complete their errands(任务). Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country.
Working time is considered precious. Others in public eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they too can be served and get back to work within the time allowed. Each person hurries to make room for the next person. If you don’t, waiters will hurry you.
You also find drivers will be abrupt and that people will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief conversations, and small courtesies with strangers. Don’t take it personally. This is because people value time highly, and they resent someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain courtesy point.
The view of time affects the importance we attach to patience. In the American system of values, patience is not a high priority. Many of us have what might be called “a short fuse.” We begin to move restlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without some return -- be this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest. Those coming from lands where time is looked upon differently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most difficult adjustments in both business and daily life.
Many newcomers to the States will miss the opening courtesy of a business call, for example, they will miss the ritual socializing that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee that may be traditional in their own country. They may miss leisurely business chats in a cafe or coffeehouse. Normally, Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over prolonged small talks. 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 talking business very quickly. (348 words)
11. Which of the following statements is wrong? ______________
A. Americans seem to be always under pressure.
B. Americans attach less importance to patience.
C. Americans don’t care much about ritual socializing.
D. Americans are impolite to their business colleagues.
12. In the fourth paragraph, “a high priority” means______________.
A. a less important thing B. a first concern
C. a good business D. an attractive gift
13. Americans evaluate a business colleague______________.
A. through social courtesy
B. through prolonged business talks
C. by establishing business relations
D. by learning about their past performance
14. This passage mainly talks about______________.
A. how Americans treasure their time
B. how busy Americans are every day
C. how Americans do business with foreigners
D. what American way of life is like
15. We can infer from the passage that the author’s tone in writing is______________.
A. critical B. ironical C. praiseful D. objective
第三部分：词汇与构造 (共5小题；每题3分，满分15分)
16. Professor Smith promised to look ___B_____ my paper, that is, to read it carefully before the defence.
A. after B. over C. on D. into
17. Our house is about a mile from the railway station and there are not many houses __A______.A. in between B. far apart C. among them D. from each other
18. As the bus came round the corner, it ran ___A_____ a big tree by the roadside.
A. into B. on C. over D. up
19. When Lily came home at 5 p.m. yesterday, her mother ____B____ dinner in the kitchen.
A. cooked B. was cooking C. cooks D. has cooked
20. Did you notice the guy ___C_____ head looked like a big potato?
A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
第四部分：完型填空 (共10小题；每题1分，满分10分)
There were once three sons of a wealthy businessman. 21 they met, the two eldest, who were twins, 22 to quarrel about which of them should be his father’s heir(继承人).The youngest, who was not 23 ambitious (野心勃勃旳), took no part in their argument. As soon as they left home, the father arranged for an adequate income to be provided for 24 of them, but insisted that apart from this they were to be financially self-supporting. The 25 twin, who had the advantage of good looks and a striking personality, decided that he would take up the stage 26 a career. He 27 a small repertory(保留剧目轮演) company, acted in minor parts, was always unpunctual (不准时) at rehearsals and was accordingly 28 with his fellow actors. He earned little and so had to live mainly on his allowance. He occasionally thought of 29 his profession, but always put off 30 a decision, and he became increasingly bored and disillusioned.
21. A. whatever B. whenever C. wherever D. however
22. A. are used B. used C. using D. are using
23. A. at least B. at most C. in the least D.in the most
24. A. every B. all C. each D. none
25. A. first B. older C. younger D. elder
26. A. is B. as C. be D. /
27. A. joined B. attended C. went D. joined in
28. A. popular B. unpopular C. welcome D. unwelcome
29. A. living B. turning C. ending D. changing
30. A. making B. make C. decide D. deciding

Test 2
第一部分：交际用语 (共5小题；每题3分，满分15分)
1. —Who’s that speaking?
—This is Tom_____C_______.
A. speaks B. spoken
C. speaking D. saying
2. —I’m sorry. I lost the key.
—_____A_______
A. Well, it’s OK. B. No, it’s all right.
C. You are welcome. D. You are wrong.
3. —It’s rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?
—_____B_______
A. Yes, please. B. No, please.
C. Sure, please. D. I don’t like it.
4. —_____C_______
—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 your father now?
5. —Excuse me, how much is the jacket?
—It’s 499 Yuan. _____D_______
A. Oh, no. That’s OK! B. How do you like it?
C. Which do you prefer? D. Would you like to try it on?
第二部分：阅读理解 (共10小题；每题3分，满分30分)
Passage 1
Sixteen-year-old Maria was waiting in line at the airport in Santo Domingo. She was leaving her native country to join her sister in the United States. She spoke English very well. Though she was very happy she could go abroad, she was feeling sad at leaving her family and friends. As she was thinking all about this, she suddenly heard the airline employee asking her to pick up her luggage and put it on the scales (称). Maria pulled and pulled. The bag was too heavy and she just couldn’t lift it up. The man behind her got very impatient. He, too, was waiting to check in his luggage.
“What’s wrong with this girl?” He said, “Why doesn’t she hurry up?” He moved forward and placed his bag on the counter, hoping to check in first. He was in a hurry to get a good seat.
Maria was very angry, but she was very polite. And in her best English she said, “Why are you so upset? There are enough seats for everyone on the plane. If you are in such a hurry, why can’t you give me a hand with my luggage?”
The man was surprised to hear Maria speak English. He quickly picked up her luggage and stepped back. Everyone was looking at him with disapproval.(224 words)
6. Maria’s story happened____________.
A. when she was leaving America B. on her way back to Santo Domingo
C. before she left the USA D. when she arrived at the airport
7. You believe that the work of the airline employee mentioned in the story is to ___________ at the airport.
A. help carry people’s luggage B. ask people to pick up the luggage
C. check people’s luggage D. take care of people’s luggage
8. “Why are you so upset?” Maria said to the man. She wanted to tell him that he should not be____________.
A. surprised and worried B. sad and angry
C. unhappy and worried D. sad and sorry
9. “Everyone was looking at him with disapproval.” This sentence means that the people around felt____________.
A. worried about Maria B. worried about the man
C. sorry for Maria’s manners D. sorry for the man’s manners
10. The author mentioned Maria’s age at the beginning of the story in order to show that ____________.
A. she was young but behaved properly
B. she would not have left home alone
C. everyone around her was wrong
D. it was not good that nobody offered to help her
Passage 2
Britain and France are separated by the English Channel, a body of water that can be crossed in as few as 20 minutes. But the cultures of the two countries sometimes seem to be miles apart.
Last Thursday Britain and France celebrated the 100th anniversary (周年龄念) of the signing of a friendship agreement called the Entente Cordiality. The agreement marked a new beginning for the countries following centuries of wars and love-hate partnership.
But their relationship has been ups and downs over the past century. Just last year, there were fierce disagreements over the Iraq war－which British Prime Minister Tony Blair supported despite French President Jacques Chirac speaking out against it. This discomfort is expressed in Blair and Chirac’s body language at international meetings. While the French leader often greets German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder with a hug, Blair just receives a handshake. However, some political experts say the war in Iraq could in fact have helped ties.
The history of divisions may well be because of the very different ways in which the two sides see the world. But this doesn’t stop 12 million Britons taking holidays in France each year. However, only 3 million French come in the opposite direction. Surveys show that most French people feel closer to the Germans than they do to the British. And the research carried out in Britain has found that only a third of the population believes the French can be trusted. Perhaps this bad feeling comes because the British dislike France’s close relationship with Germany, or because the French are not happy with Britain’s close links with the US.
Whatever the answer is, as both sides celebrate 100 years of “doubtful friendship”, they are at least able to make jokes about each other. Here’s one: What’s the best thing about Britain’s relationship with France? The English Channel.(320 words)
11. For centuries, the relationship between Britain and France is _____. A. friendly B. impolite C. brotherly
D. a mixture of love and hate
12. The war in Iraq does ____________ to the relationship between France and Britain.
A. good B. harm
C. neither good nor harm D. both good and harm
13. The British are not so friendly to _____________ and the French are not so friendly to .
A. Germany; America B. America; Germany
C. Germany; Germany D. America; America
14. _____________ are more interested in having holidays in .
A. American people…Britain B. British people... Germany
C. French people... Britain D. British people…France
15. What does the last sentence mean? _____________
A. As long as the English Channel exists, no further disagreement will form between France and Britain.
B. The English Channel can prevent anything unfriendly happening in both France and Britain.
C. France and Britain are near neighbors, and this will help balance the relationship between them.
D. The English Channel is the largest enemy between France and Britain.
第三部分：词汇与构造 (共5小题；每题3分，满分15分)
16. I don’t know the park, but it’s _____A______ to be quite beautiful.
A. said B. told C. spoken D. talked
17. Mike is better than Peter ____B_______ swimming.
A. for B. at C. on D. in
18. The young lady coming over to us ____