2022届普通专升本大学英语冲刺试卷(十八)
PartI Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: There are 25 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B,C and D.You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1.Language is a tool by which human beings with one another.
A. reject B.strike C. communicate D.fulfill
2.I hope my boss will take my recent achievements into when deciding my promotion.
A.attitude B.account C. aspect D.attention
3. Many people complain of the rapid of moden life.
A.increase B.speed C. pace D. growth
4. We are glad to see that Shanghai is developing these years than ever before.
A.quickly B.less quickly C.more quickly D. the most quickly
5.My father bought me several books,. was interesting.
A.none of them B. none of they C. none of which D.none of whom
6. The French pianist who had been praised very highly to be a great disappointment.
A. turned up B. turned in C. turned out D.turned down
7.What to him is whether the job allows him to pursue his studies.
A. matters B. refers C.happens D.applies
8.Anne couldn't concentrate what she was doing while her family were watching TV.
A. to B.on C.for> D.in
9.Neither of the young men who had applied for a position ofa big company
A. has accepted B. have accepted C.was accepted D.were accepted
10.Government cannot operate effectively it is free from such interference.
A. so long as B.so that C. unless D.because
11.I had to buy these books because I didn't know which one was the best.
A. both B. none C. neither D.all
12.The people that have the greatest influence. children are their teachers.
A.in B.on C.for D.to
13.You be careful with the camera. It is very expensive!
A. must B.may C.can D.will
14.The teacher told us that the sun much bigger than the earth.
A.is B.was C.has been D.will be
15.The waiter came up to us and said,“You are welcome”
A. smiling B.smiled C.smile D.to smile
16. That tree over there looked as if it for a very long time.
A.hasn't watered B.didn't water C.hadn't been watered D.wasn't watered
17. Tell Mary that there's someone for her at the door.
A.waiting B. waited C. waits D. to wait
18.There are signs restaurants are becoming more popular with families.
A.that B.what C. who D.whose
19.He was sure that he his wallet on the crowded street.
A.left B. would leave C.had left D.has left
20. Nuclear science is developed to benefit the people harm them.
A.more than B.other than C.rather than D.better than
21.Great changes have taken place in this town the famous writer spent his childhood.
A. where B.when C.that D.which
22.The time has come we can make extensive use of nuclear energy.
A.when B.since C.before D.until
23. There is a big dog to a fence to keep strangers away from the house.
A. tying B. tied C. to tie D.ties
24.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is I disagree about.
A. why B. where C.what D.how
25.That's the only furniture we can afford right now.
A.that B. what C. which D.all
PartⅡ Reading Comprehension
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are two sections in it.
Section 1
Directions: There are 4 passages in this section.After each passage there are 5 questions. Each question is followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D.You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letters on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1
Car servicing is something that every car owner has to experience at least some time of the year. The best method to service your car is to go to your car service station and have the servicing done methodically(有条理地) according to your car maker . Consider this: Your car is up and running smoothly but the mileage(里程)figures indicate that you need to have it serviced. Certainly, this is the right thing to do but have you wondered what actually goes in to make you pay that servicing bill every 6 months?
Servicing your car is a simple DIY(Do It Yourself) job that you can learn quickly and easily save some good money.
If you have never serviced your car before personally, here's your resource:
Car servicing essentially means inspecting the car thoroughly for any damaged components, and replacing some parts regularly that wear out over time.If you review carefully, it is certainly possible to do all this by yourselfas below:
You will need a complete set of tools as provided by your car maker when you purchased the vehicle. This will usually consist of all the spanners(扳手) that you might need.
Completely servicing your car will need a few hours but you will end up saving a lot of money. Besides, it's also fun and a lot of learning.
26. What is the best way to service your car?
A. To service your car by yourself.
B. To turn to other car owners for help.
C. To send your car back to the car maker.
D. To have your car serviced at the service station.
27. What indicates that your car needs servicing?
A.Weather conditions. B.Gas consumption C.Mileage figures. D.Servicing bills.
28.Why does the author suggest servicing your car by yourself?
A. It is money-saving and easy to learn. B. It is a simple way to save energy.
C. It is convenient and challenging. D. It is done more efficiently.
29. Some component parts should be replaced regularly because
A. they are outdated B. they need to be oiled
C. they become worn out D. they are easily available
30.What is included in the set of tools provided by the car maker for self-servicing?
A. Spare parts. B. Cleaning brushes.
C. Measuring meters. D. Allkinds of spanners.
Passage 2
When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City for one-year stay, they did not bring many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture.But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) has become one of America's fastest growing businesses. What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international businessmen or government officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married couple — people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture that they really like.Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.
One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But usually people don't like to tell others about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.
31. Which of the following has become one of America's fastest growing businesses?
A. Selling home furnishings. B. Renting furnished apartments.
C. Selling used furniture. D. Renting home furnishings.
32. Why do some people prefer to rent furniture?
A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new.
B. Because it saves them a lot of money.
C. Because it saves them much trouble and money.
D. Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way.
33. What can you infer from the passage?
A. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.
B. Renting furniture is not popular in the couple's home town.
C. Only those who don't have enough money will rent furniture.
D. People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented.
34. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. How to Rent or Buy Furniture
B. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings
C. How to Furnish Apartments
D. A Brand New Idea
35.Young people liked renting home furniture in that
A. they have less money
B. they don't want to buy old furniture
C. the new furniture is of good quality
D. they neither have much money nor want to buy the cheap furniture
Passage 3
Starting a business is exciting and frightening. To add the excitement and ease the fear, you should get prepared from the beginning.
Set both your short-term and long-term goals. After you have created your goals, make sure you have a plan for your business that will guide you along the way.
There are a number of legal considerations when you start a business. For example, you need to decide on the structure of your business, register(注册)a business name, obtain necessary licenses and permits, and plan for business taxes.
Money is a major concern when you start a business, especially if you have to give up a well-paid job and if your business has considerable start-up expenses(费用) .You can start your business while continuing to work full time, or you can work a part-time job until your business becomes established. You can also wait to start your busincss until you have saved enough money, and even apply for a bank loan when necessary.
36.According to the passage, one way to ease your fear while starting a business is to
A. look for partners B.be prepared C.be creative D.work hard
37.Before making your business plan, you are advised to
A. establish business relationship B. consult experts in the industry C. set your own business goals D. look for suitable employees
38.The third paragraph is mainly about
A. legal considerations B.the business structure
C. ways of borrowing money D. the importance of a business name
39.According to the passage, the major concern for starting a business is
A.management B.technology C.personnel D. money
40. One way to overcome your difficulty in meeting business start-up expense is to
A. look for a well-paid job B. cut off operating costs
C. apply for a bank loan D. attract investors
Passage 4
About 70 million Americans are trying to lose weight. That is almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Some people go in diet. This means they eat less of certain foods, especially fats and sugars. Other people exercise with special equipment, take diet pills, or even have surgery. Losing weight is hard work, and it can also cost a lot of money.So why do so many people in the United States want to lose weight? Many people in the United States worry about not looking young and attractive. For many people, looking good also means being thin.Other people worry about their health. Many doctors say being overweight is not healthy. But are Americans really fat? Almost 30 million Americans weigh at least 20 percent more than their ideal weight. In fact, the United States is the most overweight country in the world . “The stored fat of adult Americans weighs 2.3 trillion(兆)pounds . ” says University of Massachusetts anthropologist(人类学家)George Armelagos . He says burning off that stored energy would produce enough power for 900,000 cars to go 12,000 miles.
Losing weight is hard work, but most people want to find a fast and easy way to take off fat. Bookstores sell lots of dict books. These books tell readers how to lose weight. Each year, dozens of new books like these are written. Each one promises to get rid of fat.
41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way of losing weight?
A. To eat less fats and sugars. B. To have surgery. C. To take much exercise. D. To work hard.
42.Many Americans are trying to lose weight because
A. they want to look attractive B. they only want to look young
C. they are misled by doctors D. they are laughed at by others
43. What do the figures given in the third paragraph tell us?
A. Americans are dependent on cars, B. Cars consume a lot of energy.
C. Americans need to lose weight. D. Excess of fat can be a source of energy.
44. What is implied in the last paragraph?
A. Diet books are not always helpful. B. Diet books are usually helpful.
C. There are lots of ways of losing weight. D. Bookstores are keeping their promises.
45.What can be concluded from the passage?
A. People think too much of their appearance.
B. There is not a sure way of losing weight as yet.
C. Surgery is the fastest way of losing weight.
D. Going on diet is a safe way of losing weight.
Section 2
Directions: There is l passage in this section. Read the passage and complete the answers that follow the questions.
You should write your answers briefly(iin no more than three words) on thet Answer Sheet.correspondingly.
To: AD Managers and Department Heads
Subject: New Communication Training Program Clear, friendly, efficient communication skills are essential for building relationships with your customers. You can use it for the benefit of your business. A new online training program is available on the Learn Well website.It will help company employees create customer-friendly communication.
Please visit the website for a memo from the organizer. The memo provides a general view of this customer-friendly communication training program.It also explains how employees can register for the online training. Please forward this email to your employees and encourage them to sign up for training at their leisure time as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support as we work to improve your employees'customer communication in their business activities.
MEMO
To:All Managers and Department Heads Subject:
New 46 for employees:
1.Type oftraining: a new 47 training program on the Learn Well website 2.skills to train: clear,48 and efficient communication 3.Purpose of training: to help the employees to create 49 communication Way of Registration: visit50 for a memo from the organizer Part II Translation Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.Each of the five sentences followed by three choices of suggested translation marked A, B and C. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your.Answer Sheet with a single line through the center: And for the paragraph numbered 56,you should write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
51.No matter how long or short the letter is, what really counts is that it's heart-warming.
A. 信的长短无所谓，真正可以计数的是它能温暖人心。
B. 信的长短无所谓，真正计算的是它能温暖人心。
C. 不管信是长还是短，真正重要的是它能温暖人心。
52. Even if electronic computers have many advantages, they can neither carry out creative work nor replace men.
A. 尽管电子计算机有很多优点，可是它不能理解创造性工作，也不能代替人类。
B. 虽然有着许多优点，但电子计算机终究还是不能代替人类去做创造性工作。
C. 尽管电子计算机有许多优点，可是它既不能进行创造性工作，也不能代替人类。
53. It must be admitted that a good deal of dissatisfaction is reflected in those reports.
A. 必须承认，这些报道反映了很多不满情绪。
B. 我们必须承认，这些报道确实反映了很多潜在的不满情绪。
C. 这些报道反映出很多不满情绪的这个事实是应该被承认的。
54. When setting up a new business, you should pay careful attention to designing your company's organizational structure.
A. 当新业务建设的时候，你们要仔细考虑公司机构的职能。
B. 设置一家新的企业时，你要关心你公司组织体系的设计。
C. 当成立一家新企业时，您应该特别仔细地设计公司的组织结构。
55. The ability to communicate effectively is one of the most essential skills for our staff members. A. 交际能力是我们的所有员工都应该具备的技能。
B. 有效沟通的能力是我们员工最基本的技能之一。
C. 我们员工最大的优点就是能及时反馈客户意见。
56. Miss Liu,I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term. The reason for my dissatisfaction with my roommate is his inconsiderate behavior. His friends constantly visit him and he regularly holds noisy parties. In addition, he somctimes uses my things without asking me. Under these circumstances, I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies. I would be grateful if you could find another room for me.
Part IV Writing
Directions: For this part you are required to write a letter based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to write your letter in the space given on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
说明：假设你是某公司销售助理王海，请给David Smith先生写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 感谢对方订购了100箱衬衫；
2. 建议用纸箱而不用木箱装运，并列举纸箱的优点，比如轻便、成本低等；
3. 你公司最近与别的美国公司交易中也用过纸箱，效果很好；
4. 盼回复。
Words for Reference:
纸箱carton
木箱wooden case
