Model Test 1
Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (15 points)
Section A
Directions: In this section you will hear 9 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Each conversation and question will be spoken twice. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then circle the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.
Now listen to the conversations and choose the best answer as you listen to the recording
1. A) Because the show is not enough for her to see.
B) Because the show is too difficult for her to understand.
C) Because something is wrong with her nose and she can’t breathe freely.
D) Because there are too many people in the room.
2. A) Monday. B) Tuesday. C) Wednesday. D) Thursday.
3. A) In a zoo
B) In a hotel
C) In a restaurant
D) In room 305.
4. A) To call him on Tuesday.
B) To call him on Wednesday.
C) To see him on Tuesday.
D) To see him on Wednesday.
5 A) No, because Henry disliked housework.
B) No, because Henry had to some other housework.
C) Yes, someone else cleaned all the windows.
D) Yes, Henry cleaned them although he disliked the job.
6. A) Perhaps it will rain.
B) I t is too crowded at the beach.
C) That’s a good idea.
D) It’s a lovely day for a picnic.
7. A) Reading a book on music.
B) Listening to noisy music.
C) Making a telephone call.
D) Talking with somebody loudly.
8. A) The man forgot to give the card to the woman.
B) Mary didn’t write a card to the woman.
C) The man didn’t give the woman a card.
D) The woman wanted the man to give her a card.
9. A) A waiter and a guest.
B) A customer and a bank clerk.
C) A manger and a secretary.
D) A salesman and a customer.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage you will hear a question. Both the passage and the question will be spoken twice. You must read the four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then circle the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.
Now listen to the passage and choose the best answer as you listen to the recording
Passage One
Questions 10 to 12 are based on this passage.
10. Which of the following ways is NOT used by the speaker to keep fit?
A) Reading a lot of magazines about health.
B) Taking a course about health.
C) Following the teacher’s advice.
D) Doing a lot of exercise.
11. What does the speaker take so as to get in more fiber?
A) Oranges
B) Vegetables
C) Cola
D) Chocolate
12. When the speaker gets depressed, she has a strong desire to___.
A) go swimming
B) eat oranges
C) eat sweet food
D) read magazines
Passage Two
Questions 13 to15 are based on this passage.
13. The old lady saw a young man ___.
A) leave his keys in the lock
B) get out of his car in a hurry
C) rob the bank with a gun
D) take a gun from his pocket
14. The old lady went to the young man in order to ___.
A) stop him from robbing the bank.
B) protect the clerk from being hurt
C) take the gun out of his hand
D) give him the keys he left in the lock
15. Which of the following can be inferred from the story?
A) The young man’s car was a very cheaper one.
B) The old lady knew what the young man intended to do.
C) The young man was very careless with his keys.
D) The old lady made the young man feel ashamed of himself.
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure (20Points)
Directions: There are thirty incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. Then circle the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET
16. His attitude has ____ to make our task easier.
A) helped B) tended C)enabled D)assisted
17. Please give this book to ____ you think is interested in her poems.
A) who B) whom C) whoever D)whomever
18. He is one of the most ______ people I have ever met in this university.
A)energetically B)energy C)energetic D)energize
19. Although I can’t stand social occasions, I suppose I ought to ___ Helen’s wedding.
A) accompany B) visit C) go D) attend
20. I find it difficult to _____ between Jean and Mary, the twin sisters.
A) separate B)divide C)distinguish D) contrast
21. He is not ___ of learning so many new words within such a short time.
A) capable B) likely C)able D)enabled
22. She is too excited, so we ____ better leave her alone for a while.
A) had B) would C) should D)are
23. My parents strongly object _____ the television on all the time.
A)having B)to have C) to having D)to have had
24. Both Jack and Tom work in this university. The ___ is head of the English Department.
A) later B)latter C) late D) latest
25. You misunderstood me. Actually I ___ to help rather to bother you.
A) plotted B)managed C) supposed D)meant
26. If Mary had got the promotion, she’d never have been hurt __ much.
A) that B)very C) rather D)fairly
27. ____ does he know what has happened to the computer . Neither do the other repairmen.
A) None B) No more C) Little D) A bit
28.The result of experiment ____ to a big disappointment to all of us.
A) turned off B) turned in C)turned out D)turned over
29. The researchers working on the project waited anxiously for the final ___of the experiment.
A) outlook B) outlet C)outcome D)output
30. If you had asked me for the loan, I _____ happy to lend the money.
A) would be B) had been C) have been D) would have been
- Each year, many tourists come to visit _____ birthplace of the great poet.
A) a B) one C)the D) X
- To Americans, the word “friend” can be applied ___ a wide range of relationship.
A) for B) with C)in D) to
- Viruses are organisms that are much smaller than bacteria and about ____ very little is known.
A) that B)which C)what D)them
- ____ with children is a much better way to get to know them than to talk with them in a formal way .
A) Play B) Playing C) That play D) To play
- The accomplishments of modern medicine would be impossible ______.
A) with specialized equipment
B) with specialized equipments
C) without specialized equipment
D) without specialized equipments
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions .For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and circle the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.
More than 30,000 drivers and front seat passengers are killed or seriously injured each year .At a speed of only 30 miles per hour it is the same as falling from a third –floor window. Wearing a seat belt saves lives; it reduces your chance of death or serious injury by more than half. Therefore drivers or front seat passengers over 14 in most vehicles must wear a seat belt .If you don’t, you could be fined up to $50. It will not be up to the drivers to make sure you wear you belt. But it will be the driver’s responsibility to make sure that children under 14 do not ride in the front unless they are wearing a seat belt of some kind.
However, you do not have to wear a seat belt if you are reversing your vehicle; or you are making a local delivery or collection using a special vehicle; or if you have a valid medical certificate which excuses you from wearing it. Make sure these circumstances apply to you before you decide not to wear your seat belt .Remember you may be taken to court for not doing so, and you may be fined if you can not prove to the court that you have been excused from wearing it.
- Wearing a seat belt in a vehicle___.
A) reduces road accidents by more than half
B) saves lives while driving at a speed up to 30 miles per hour
C) reduces the chance of death or serious injury by more than half
D) saves more than 15,000 lives each year
- It is the driver’s responsibility to ___.
A) make the front seat passengers wear a seat belt
B) make the front seat children under 14 wear a seat belt
C) stop children riding in the front seat
D) wear a seat belt each time he drives
- According to the passage, which of the following people riding in the front does not have to wear a seat belt?
A) Someone who is backing into a parking space.
B) Someone who is picking up the children from the local school.
C) Someone who is delivering goods in a truck.
D) Someone who is under 14.
- For some people, it may be better___.
A) to wear a seat belt for health reasons
B) not to wear a seat belt for health reasons
C) to get a valid medical certificate before wearing a seat belt
D) to pay a fine rather than wear a seat belt
- Which of the following is true?
A) More than 30,000 people fall from a third-floor Window each year
B) Fifty percent of car accidents could have been avoided if people had worn seat belt
C) Children under 14 are not allowed to seat in the front seat.
D) Some people may be excused from wearing seat belt.
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
As more woman in the United Sates move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone. Since this is new for many, some tips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience. If you will be eating alone a great deal, choose good restaurants. In the end, they will be much better for your digestion(消化). You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eat alone .You will probably get good service and almost certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when full-packed. Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip. And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required paper separate. Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier in yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip.
41. Who is the book intended for?
A) Working woman who have no time for cooking.
B) Husbands and children of working women.
C) Working women who must travel on their own.
D) Hotel workers who must cater to working women.
42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A) Quite a number of women are advancing professionally.
B) Professional men refuse to accompany their female colleagues on business trips.
C) Each year there are more female tourists in the United States
D) Businesswomen become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone.
43.Why is lightweight luggage important for travelling businesswomen?
A) It provides space for dirty clothes.
B) It allows for mobility.
C) It can double as a briefcase.
D) It is big for carrying business documents.
44.In this passage, what advice does the author have for married women?
A) ‘ Stay at home and take care of your family’
B) ‘Encourage your husband and children to be independent when you are away’
C) ‘Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves.
D) ‘Have your whole family take cooking classes together’
45.Where would this passage most likely appear?
A) In a magazine for women.
B) In a restaurant and hotel guide.
C) In a novel for women.
D) In a journal for top-ranking businessmen and women.
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
Sleep plays a major role in preparing the body for an alert and productive tomorrow. But sleep is not a period of inactivity. The sleeping brain is highly active at various times during the night, performing numerous “house keeping tasks”. These keep us alive and aid our ability to think and remember. Sleep also energizes the body and brain. Most people spend one third of their lives sleeping and this will affect the other two thirds in terms of alertness, energy, moods, body weight, perception, memory, thinking, reaction time, productivity and performance.
To limit sleep means our health and daytime potential are significantly reduced. So, good sleep strategies are essential in order to feel energized day after day. There is no strategy which works for everyone, so each person needs to experiment. One important thing is that you shouldn’t worry too much if you go a few nights without a lot of sleep. It won’t ruin your life .On any given night, one in four people can’t sleep properly and everyone suffers from a lack of sleep at some time.
How does one minimize this problem? It is really quite simple. The first thing you must do is reduce stress as much as possible. Stress is part of everyday life and, while we can never be entirely without stress, it can be managed. This means taking control of your life and focusing on what is important. One sleeping strategy is to sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and relax all your muscles, breathing easily through your nose. Continue this for ten to twenty minutes. This should help you reduce stress and sleep better. Or, you can try getting plenty of exercise, because a tired body is likely to sleep better
46.According to the article, sleep is important because____
A) I t is a period of complete inactivity for the brain.
B) It helps us understand what we have already achieved
C) It makes us more effective when we are awake.
D) It helps us to lose weight.
47.Methods of getting enough sleep _____.
A) vary between men and women .
B) are the same for everybody.
C) will vary according to the person.
D) should be based on your job.
48.According to the article, being unable to sleep___.
A).affects young children the most.
B) will affect everybody at some time .
C) is worse for those who have relaxing lives
D) is likely to ruin people’ life
49.A simple strategy to sleep better is to ____.
A) worker harder than you could .
B) Put your stress under control
C) breathe through your nose.
D) sleep on a chair instead bed
50.After a lot of physical exercise,____.
A) you should find stress increases dramatically.
B) you will become out of breath.
C) you should be able to enjoy better sleep.
D) you will not need to sleep for some time .
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passages.
There are two basic reasons for buying antiques; one, because you liked to look at them, and the other, because you hope to make money when you resell them. Occasionally, people who want to reserve their heritage will buy antiques.
Antiques cover a very wide range of articles, often classified by the period in which they were made, such as the Neo-classic and Victorian styles. Oriental styles influenced European design in the past few centuries and these influences can be seen in modernday antiques. In fact, furniture imported from China and Japan became extremely popular in most Europe countries and in American by the year 1700. Japanese ceramics also became popular in Europe, especially large dishes and set of five vases, pained in rich colours and decorated with flowers. The style became known as lmari, after the seaport from where the porcelain art was shipped. Some of the finest Japanese porcelain is painted very beautifully and delicately in soft red, yellow and blue.
But antiques are not just restricted to furniture and ceramics. Silver pieces, clocks and watches, jewelry, sculptures, bronzes and glass can be classified as antiques. And the list doesn’t end there. Needlework with boxes, beadwork dolls, Christmas cards and even writing paper are frequently sold as antiques.
If you are thinking of buying any of these as an investment, you need to be careful. Take expert advice from someone you can trust. There are plenty of people trying to get rid of their junk by selling it as antiques. Experts can usually tell you how old an item is, where it was made, and even who it was made by.
51.According to the article , buyers of antiques _____.
A) will tend not to like what they have bought.
B) are always investors in reselling them.
C) are usually historians interested in them.
D) may buy them because they are visually.
52.Among antiques available in Europe today,___
A) there are traces of Oriental influence.
B) most are more than eight hundred years old
C) few come from the Victorian era
D) the majority originated in Japan and China
53.In an antique shop, you____
A) will find nothing more than furniture and ceramic items
B) will see items exclusively imported from Asia
C) might find a very wide range of different items
D) will never find sculptures and hand made items
54.If you are considering buying an antique,_____
A) you hardly run any risks getting involved
B) you need a lot of money since all antiques are expensive
C) you should buy silver pieces rather than bronze ones
D) you should talk to someone with relevant knowledge first
55.An expert on antiques can probably tell you ___
A) which antique dealers are dishonest
B) how much tax you will have to pay for them
C) the place and producer of the junk
D) whether the item is a genuine antique
Part Ⅳ Translation ( 15 points)
Directions : Translate the following sentences into English/Chinese.
56.学好英语要花费你很多的时间和精力。
57.约翰和他的太太似乎已经离开这儿去了伦敦。
58. He tried to help me understand the underlying meaning of the painting, which has a great deal to do with the country’s history and culture.
59. Many people are determined to have a try at translation, but not all of them have realized the hardship in it.
60. The construction of the bridge was impeded by the earthquake.
Part Ⅴ Writing (10 points)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of about 120 words entitled “ I’m Satisfied with My Work As a Teacher”. You are given the beginning part of each short paragraph and should develop its idea in completing the paragraph. You should write this composition on the ANSWER SHEET.
I’m Satisfied with My Work As a Teacher
1.I have been a teacher for many years and…
2.Not all teachers like their work. Some of them…
3.Education is vital to a development.
