中央电大开放英语4 模拟考试题

一、从每题的A、B、C、和D中选择一个最佳答案，把答案写在答题纸上。(2×20＝40)

1． Don’t worry, there is _______water for another week.

A. a number of B. plenty ofC. lot D. plenty

2． I didn’t ask him, but he _______ to help with my homework.

A. offered B. gavec. deliver D. supply

3． She didn’t even _________ to turn up at the meeting.

A. worry B. expectc. concern D. bother4． The leaves are ______ down to the ground when autumn comes

A. putting B. droppingC. following D. falling5． I _______weather you could let me know Mr. Jones’ address.

A. think B supposeC wonder D bet

6． We can ______ afford to live there because my husband is out of worknow

A no longer B no longC not longer D not long

7． Could you tell me what you saw when the car _______happened?

A event B affairC thing D accident8． I’m only interested in __________ out what the facts are

A. getting B puttingC turning D finding9． It will ________ five days for us to get there on foot

A spend B takeC make D go

10． They felt so _______ when he said that to Mary

A confessed B proposedC astonished D extended

11．She always finishes her homework on time. She ________ leaves it fortomorrow.

A. always B. neverC. usually D. sometimes

12．Police are ______ the disappearance of two children.A. looking out B. looking after C. looking into D. looking on13. Determined to ____ as if everything were normal, he responded with akind of indifference.

A. carry on B. account for C. bring up D. get through

14. If the whole program _______ beforehand, a great deal of time and moneywould have been lost.

A. was not planned B. were not planned

C. would not be planned D. had not been planned15. A: Firstly, allow me to introduce myself. My name is John Brown,manager of the company. B: _____.

A. You must be mistaken. I don’t know you at all. B. Hello, Brown! I haven’t seen you for ages.

C. How do you do, Mr. Brown? Very happy to see you. D. Hi, John! Welcome to China.

16. Son: Mom, may I play my computer game for an hour or two? Mom: )______

A. Your teacher tells me that you should study harder. B. I’ve said before that the game takes too long. C. Well, ah… You’re absolutely right to ask. D. Sorry, Dad’s using the computer now.17. Guest: Oh, it’s ten o’clock. I’d better go now. Host: _____

A. OK. Please walk slowly.

B. Why do you want to go now? Don’t you want to stay? C. Won’t you stay for another cup of coffee? D. Yeah, it’s really late. Why not immediately?18. – A latest English newspaper, please!

_ Only one copy left. Would you like to have ____, sir?A. it B. oneC. this D. that

19．– Johnny: Dear Tommy, why don’t you come on holiday with us?

- Tommy: ______.

A. That’s very kind of you. I’d love to. B. How dare you invite me? I won’t go. C. Yeah, thanks anyway.

D. Whether I’ll go or not is not your business, OK?20. Doctor:______

Patient: I’ve caught a bad cold and got a sour throat. A. Do you have anything to declare, sir? B. Good morning. May I help you?

C. How have you been getting along recently? D. What seems to be the problem?二．完型填空（1.5×10＝15）

Arabs consider it extremely __21___ manners to start talking businessimmediately. Even the _22___ government official or manager always__23__ extra time to be polite and offer drinks. No matter how busy you are,you should make time _24___ this friendliness. The conference visit is a _25 of doing business throughout the 26 world. Often, you will have to discuss your 27 in the presence of strangers, 28 may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be 29 if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into theroom unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person 30 whom youare talking and leave.

21. A. bad B. efficient C. quick D. accepted22. A. laziest B. top C. no D. busiest

23. A. presents B. looks after C. finds D. pardons24. A. about B. to C. for D. against

25. A. popular B. way C. necessary D. important26. A. whole B. the rest of C. actual D. Arab27. A. family B. business C. profession D. complaint28. A. whom B. which C. who D. what

29. A. glad B. surprised C. interested D. astonishment30. A. by B. with C. inviting D. against

三、阅读理解 (2*15=30)Passage 1

There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal

degrees of health and wealth and the other comforts of life, one becomeshappy, the other becomes miserable. This arises from different ways in whichthey consider things, persons, and events, and the resulting effects upon theirminds.

The people who are to be happy fix their attention on the conveniences ofthings, the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, thegoodness of the wines, and fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things.Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the contrary things.Therefore, they are continually discontented. By their remarks, they sour thepleasures of society, offend many people, and make themselves disagreeableeverywhere. If this turn of mind were founded in nature, such unhappypersons would be the more to be critical. The tendency to criticize and bedisgusted is perhaps taken up originally by imitation. It grows into a habit,unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be curedwhen those who have it are convinced of its bad effects on their interests andtastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help changethis habit.

Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has seriousconsequences in life, since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Thosepeople offend many others, nobody loves them, and no one treats them withmore than the most common politeness and respect, and scarcely that. Thisfrequently put them in had-temper and draws them into arguments. If theyaim at obtaining some advantages in rank or fortune, nobody wishes themsuccess. Nor will anyone stir a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. Ifthey bring on themselves public disapproval, no one will defend or excusethem, and many will join to criticize their misconduct. These people shouldchange this had habit and condescend (俯就) to be pleased with what ispleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they donot, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, itcan be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when onebecomes mixed up in their quarrels.

31. People who are to be unhappy _____.

A. always consider things differently from others

B. usually are influenced by the results of certain things C. can discover the unpleasant part of certain things D. usually have a fault-fining habit32. The phrase “sour the pleasures of society” most nearly means ____. A. “have a good taste to the pleasures of society” B. “aren’t content with the pleasures of society” C. “feel happy with the pleasures of society” D. “enjoy the pleasures of society”

33. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. We should pity all such unhappy people. B. Such unhappy people are critical about everything.

C. If such unhappy people recognize the bad effects of the habit on themselves they may get rid of it.

D. Such unhappy people are also not content with themselves.34. The phrase “scarcely that” means _____. A. “just like that”

B. “almost not like that” C. “more than that” D. “ not at all like that”

35. If such unhappy persons don’t change their had behavior, the author’ssolution to the problem is that _____.

A. people should avoid contact with them B. people should criticize their misconduct

C. people should help them recognize the bad effects of the habit D. people should show no respect and politeness to them

Passage 2

For those of you who where born in the year of the pig, good luck andmuch success! This is your year.

When talking to a Westerner, however, you've got to be a little carefulwhen you talk about pigs. Chinese people view the pig as a smart（聪明）and prosperous (rich, lucky) animal. Western ideas tend to be a little morenegative（否定的）.

A pig in the West is seen as a dirty, lazy, and fat animal. If anyone ever calledyou a pig, you wouldn't be smiling. When a person doesn't like someone,sometimes he will call that person a pig.

If you ever meet a Westerner who was born in the year of the pig, don't say,“Oh, you're a pig!” Most Westerners will be understanding. They will be surethat you made some kind of a mistake. However, don't take any chances. You

might just offend（触怒）someone who does not share your positive（积极）ideas about pigs.

36. You gave to be careful when you talk to a Westerner about pigs

because______.

A. they worship pigs best of all

B. they consider pigs as bad animalsC. they aren't used to talking about pigs.

D. they don't like the topic about pigs at all

37. According to the passage we can see that Chinese people think of the

pig as a _____ animal.

A. clever B. rich C. good D. all the above38. A Westerner will call someone a pig if he _______ that man. A. dislikes B. is afraid ofC. looks up to D. makes fun of

39. When you call a Westerner a pig, who was born in the year of the pig,most of them ___________.

A. will be angry B. will be very surprised C. can forgive（原谅） D. may quarrel with you40. From the passage we can conclude that _________.

A. different people have different ideas about the same thingB. Westerners do not like pigs as much as the ChineseC. in general, Westerners and the Chinese don't like pigsD.all of the Chinese like pigs better than Westerners

passage 3

阅读短文，判断后面表述是正确（R），错误（W），还是无法判断其正确与否（DK）。

It is unusual these days for people not to have a TV, in fact many homeshave two or three. However, more and more people are choosing to livewithout TV. The number of homes without a television in the UK has beengrowing steadily for over 10 years now. Many people choose not to have aTV because they are worried about their children. One parent, Joan, said,“We got rid of our TV when our son was 4 because we found that he wasmore interested in watching television than playing, and we thought thiswasn’t healthy”. Many people think that not having a TV has improved theirlives: “ Since selling our television my wife and I read more, talk more and

have more time for our hobbies”, said Paul, who has sold his TV. So, whenpeople tell you that they cannot live without television, you can tell them thatthey are not following the latest trend!

(DK ) 41. The majority of home in the UK have more than one television.(R ) 42. The trend of not having a television is not new.(W ) 43. Joan’s son was an unhealthy child.

( R ) 44. Paul thinks his life has improved since he sold his TV.( W )45. The latest trend is to have more than one television.

四、作文（15分）

写一篇关于现代通讯工具如手机、电脑等在你生活中的影响。

1． 包括好处和坏处；2． 字数80－100词。

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