英语二（下）模拟题2

大学英语二（下）模拟题2

一、交际与对话

1. ----What kind of job _______________?

----I’d like to be a doctor, so that I can save lives and help people to be healthier. A. do you have in heart B. do you have in mind C. you put in your heart D. you keep in your mind 2. ----How do you spend your weekends?

---- _______________. A. I will go to see a film B. I am crazy about football C. I go hiking with some friends D. I went to swim last Saturday 3. ----Any way I can help?

----Thanks, _______________. It’s just things I have to do. A. you needn’t B. not at all C. you are welcome D. but not really 4. ----Would you mind if I smoke? ----Well, I’d rather you didn’t, _______________.

A. if you don’t mind B. if you never mind C. if you like D. if you have no question 5. ----Can I use your mobile phone?

----_______________. A. Go on B. Go ahead C. Come on D. Come along

二、阅读理解 Passage 1

Rapid changes in technology and increasing international competition have led employers to seek new strategies for producing goods and providing services. These changes require a high performance organization where all workers have more responsibility and decision-making functions. Such organizations need employees who are well trained and possess the skills and knowledge necessary for their new functions. In addition, as learning becomes an integral part of the work itself, workers will need to be better prepared to avail themselves of training and learning opportunities in the workplace.

One challenge faced by educators and employers is how to prepare students for their changing roles in the workplace and how to ensure that the economy uses the full capacity and potential of our youth. At a point in our history when education beyond high school is increasingly viewed as necessary to meet the educational and skill requirements of many current and emerging careers, approximately one half of US youth do not attend college and about half of those who do will not complete their studies. For many of these youth, particularly those who are members of the growing underclass, the transition between school and work has become problematic. Many graduate from high school with few or no job-related skills; often their academic preparation is weak.

Those who drop out before high school graduation, many of them caught up in an inescapable world of poverty, fare worse with even more limited job and career prospects. Until the age of 25, these youth are likely to move from job to job, usually in the service sector of the economy where they find jobs that are low-skilled, poorly paid, and offer few opportunities for further training or advancement.

The result for some young people is a life of poverty. For many others the prospect is employment that pays less than a living wage and offers neither self-respect nor a future. Unemployment rates among all youth are high (twice that for adults) and not responsive to economic upturns. The official 1991 unemployment rates for high school graduates below the age of 24 was 13 percent for whites, 17 percent for Hispanics, and 29 percent for blacks. In reality, these frighteningly high rates are probably even worse. If young people drop out of school, their prospects for not getting a job are one out of four, and their employment prospects do not improve with time.

1. As is mentioned in the passage, a high performance organization is one ____. A. which seeks new strategies for producing goods and providing services B. in which workers play more active roles

C. in which workers rather than the executives make the decisions D. which increases its competitiveness by hiring only skilled workers

2. While modern economic development requires more highly educated people, _____. A. 50 percent of the college students are unable to finish their studies B. professional training for high school graduates is of equal importance

C. the transition between college and work is still a hard job for many youth D. job-related skills are not within the range of higher education 3. Those who even fail to complete their high school studies_____. A. are unlikely to find stable employment until the age of 25 B. usually attend vocational schools to get the required skills C. cannot find any jobs at all until the age of 25 D. usually find jobs in the service industry

4. Unemployment rate is high for high school graduates ____. A. when the economic situation is bad

B. even when economy takes a turn for the better C. because most of them are from poor families

D. because the service industry is the most fragile sector of economy 5. The passage is mainly about_____.

A. economic development and the creation of poverty B. school academic achievement and employment C. the difficulties of the US youth in employment

D. the shortage of jobs for the poor population

Passage 2

Valentine’s Day is named for Saint Valentine an early Christmas churchman who reportedly helped young lovers. Valentine was killed for his Christian beliefs on February 14 more than 1700 years ago, but the day that has his name is even earlier than that.

More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers. As part of the celebration, girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container. Boys reached into the container and pulled one out. The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet heart for a year.

Lovers still put their names on pieces of paper and they sent each other Valentine’s Day cards that tell of their love. Sometimes they also sent gifts, like flowers of chocolate candy. Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system. But some used another way to send this message. They have it printed in a newspaper. The cost is usually a few dollars. Some of the messages are simple and short “Jane, I love you very much”. Others say more. This one, for example, “Dan, Roses are red. Violets are blue. I hope you love me as much as I love you. Forever. May.”

Most of the newspapers that print such messages are local, but USA Today is sold throughout the United States and 90 other countries as well. This means someone can send a Valentine message to lover in a far-away city or town almost anywhere in the world. These messages cost 80 dollars and more. An employee of USA Today says readers can have a small heart or rose printed along with their messages this year. Will this kind of Valentine’s Day message reach the one you love? Well, just make sure he or she reads the newspaper.

1. When was the day named after Valentine?

A. More than 1700 years ago before Valentine’s death B. More than 2000 years ago C. On February 24

D. It is not mentioned in the passage. 2. Which is not true about the Roman holiday?

A. Girls put into a container large pieces of paper with their own names on them. B. Boys and girls became sweet hearts by chance C. Girls and boys were not lovers for a year. D. It was celebrated as a holiday for lovers

3. What is the cost of printing a message to show one’s love? It’s _____.

A. a few dollars

B. a few dollars in a local newspaper and 80 dollars in USA Today C. 80 dollars, and more D. very expensive

4. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The ancient Roman girls were more open and easy-going than boys B. Valentine was killed for helping lovers

C. Readers of USA Today can send roses to their lovers along with printed messages

D. Valentine was honored by people for his firm Christian belief and warm heart 5. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To briefly introduce the origin of Valentine’s Day and the modern style. B. To advertise for USA Today.

C. To tell you that Americans are open to express their love D. To sell roses on Valentine’s Day.

Passage 3

Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been a few players who were truly great. How did these players get that way ___ was it through training and practice, or are great players “born, not made”? First, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past ___ players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate. In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup ___ three from South America and three from Western Europe. There has never been a great national team ___ or a really great player ___ from North America or from Asia. Second, these players have all had years of practice in the game.

Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighborhood ___ a poor, crowded area where a boy’s dream is not to be a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer. For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, had tone of the best English soccer teams in recent years. Pele practiced in the street with a “ball” made of rags. And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall in the slums (贫民窟) of Belfast.

All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn’t explain why they are great. Hun-dreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele. The greatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others.

1. According to the author, which of the following statements is true?

A. Soccer is popular all over the world, but truly great players are rare.

B. Millions of people all over the world are playing soccer, but only six countries have ever

had famous stars.

C. Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but only six countries from South

America and western Europe have ever had great national teams.

D. All over the world soccer is one of the most popular games, but it seems least popular in

North America or Asia.

2. The word “tricks” at the end of paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. experience B. cheating C. skills D. training 3. Liverpool and Brazilian streets are two geographic terms used to illustrate ______. A. where soccer players get their way

B. how neighborhood affects a soccer player’s success C. why they can produce the best soccer teams

D. what a poor, crowded area will provide a future soccer player with.

4. In the last paragraph the statement”... but only one became Pele” indicates that ______. A. Pele is the greatest soccer player

B. the greatest players are born with some unique quality C. Pele’s birthplace sets him apart from all the others

D. the success of a soccer player has everything to do with the family background

5. To get the way for a great player, a series of factors are directly mentioned, except ______. A. age and birth

B. family and neighborhood C. training and practice D. personality and character

三、词汇与结构

1. The world’s population is not _______ evenly throughout the regions of the world.

A. contributed B. attributed C. distributed D. spread 2. No one needs to feel awkward in _______ his own customs.

A. following B. chasing C. seeking D. pursuing 3. In his speech he _______ to the great help he had received from supporters.

A. mentioned B. remarked C. referred D. commented 4. In order to improve our condition, this new scheme must be _______.

A. adopted B. adapted C. acknowledged D. admitted

5. He _______ in working 12 hours a day in his laboratory in spite of his rapidly declining health.

A. keeps B. persists C. continues D. insists

6. Only a small number of students have the opportunity to _______ Ivy League universities in the US.

A. attend B. assign C. appoint D. acquire 7. Our views _______ greatly on this subject.

A. meet B. approve C. diverge D. agree 8. Some of these records have _______ and should be disposed of.

A. worn up B. worn down C. worn off D. worn out 9. The public have _______ the government because of it’s slow response to the disaster.

A. commented B. criticized C. estimated D. assessed 10. Taking part in too many extra-curriculum activities could _______ your study.

A. waste B. react C. threaten D. response

四、完形填空 Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The ___1___ you go about purchasing all item or a service can actually ___2___ you money or can add ___3___ the cost.

Take the ___4___ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might ___5___ you are making the ___6___ buy if you choose one ___7___ look you like and which is also the cheapest ___8___ price. But when you get it home you may find that it ___9___ twice as long as a more expensive ___10___ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well ___11___ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all. .

So what principles should you ___12___ when you go out shopping?

If you ___13___ your home, your car or any valuable ___14___ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long ___15___. Before you buy a new ___16___, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular ___17___. .

Before you buy an expensive ___18___, or a service, do check the price and ___19___ is on offer. If possible, choose ___20___ three items or three estimates. . 1 . A. form B. way C. method D. fashion. 2 . A. raise B. remain C. save D. preserve. 3 . A. to B. on C. up D. in. 4 . A. single B. simple C. easy D. similar. 5 . A. convince B. examine C. accept D. think.

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