发布时间 : 星期日 文章2013年4月统考大学英语B试卷结构与题型更新完毕开始阅读ed882316b6360b4c2e3f5727a5e9856a561226d6
A. He is no more than a master of words.
B. He can convey his ideas in words which sing like music. C. He can move men to tears. D. His style is always charming. DCDBA
Passage 13
Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening. One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one‘s own. Then, in the country one can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy working lives. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one‘s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has got the reward together with those who have shared the secret of Nature. Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance—halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight‘s (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night. 61. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. People who love Nature prefer to live outside the city.
B. All the people who work in London prefer to live in the country.
C. Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and live inside London.
D. Many nature lovers, though working in London, prefer to live outside the city.
62. With the same money needed for _______, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country. A. getting a small flat with a garden B. having a small flat with a garden C. renting a small flat without a garden D. buying a small flat without a garden 63. When the garden is in blossom, the one _______ has been rewarded. A. living in the country B. having spent time working in the garden C. having a garden of his own D. having been digging, planting and watering
64. People who think happiness lies in the city life would feel that _______ if they had to live outside London. A. their life was meaningless B. their life was invaluable C. they didn‘t deserve a happy life D. they were not worthy of their happy life 65. The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rd paragraph refers to _______. A. deal with B. do away with C. escape from D. prevent from BCBAC
Passage 14
By definition, heroes and heroines are men and women distinguished by uncommon courage, achievements, and self—sacrifice made most for the benefits of others—they are people against whom we measure others. They are men and women recognized for shaping our nation‘s consciousness and development as well as the lives of those who admire them. Yet, some people say that ours is an age where true heroes and heroines are hard to come by, where the very idea of heroism is something beyond us – an artifact of the past. Some maintain, that because the Cold War is over and because America is at peace, our age is essentially an unheroic one. Furthermore, the overall crime rate is down, poverty has been eased by a strong and growing economy, and advances continue to be made in medical science. Cultural icons are hard to define, but we know them when we see them. They are people who manage to go beyond celebrity（明星）, who are legendary, who somehow manage to become mythic. But what makes some figures icons and others mere celebrities? That‘s hard to answer. In part, their lives have the quality of a story to tell. For instance, the beautiful young Diana Spencer who at 19 married a prince, renounced marriage and the throne, and died at the moment she found true love. Good looks certainly help. So does a special indefinable charm, with the help of the media. But nothing confirms an icon more than a tragic death – such as Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Princess Diana.
66. The passage mainly deals with _______. A. life and death B. heroes and heroines C. heroes and icons D. icons and celebrities 67. Heroes and heroines are usually _______. A. courageous B. good example to follow C. self—sacrificing D. all of the above 68. Which of the following statements is wrong?
A. Poverty in America has been eased with the economic growth. B. Superstars are famous for being famous.
C. One‘s look can contribute to being famous.
D. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times.
69. Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine love _______. A. when she was 19 B. when she became a princess C. just before her death D. after she gave birth to a prince 70. What is more likely to set an icon‘s status? A. Good looks. B. Tragic and early death. C. Personal attraction. D. The quality of one‘s story. CDDCB
Passage 15
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self—conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes? It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person‘s conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and they way a person behaves affects other people‘s reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. Shy people, having low self—esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing ―the right thing.‖ Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like this one, ―You‘re just saying that to make me feel good. I know it‘s not true.‖ It is clear that while self—awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in building self—confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self—esteems, it is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths. Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let‘s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life. 71. What does the author try to prove by citing ―what kind of impression am I making?‖ A. Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.
B. People‘s shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions. C. It‘s natural that shy people don‘t believe other‘s compliments. D. Shy people think they are different from others. 72. According to the writer, self—awareness is _______. A. a good quality B. the cause of unhappiness C. harmful to people D. a weak point of shy people 73. When being praised, shy people feel that it is _______. A. good B. unreal C. very reasonable D. harmful 74. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Shyness helps us to develop our potential.
B. Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better. C. Shyness can block our chances for a rich life.
D. Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self—esteem.
75. It can be inferred from the passage that shy people _______. A. should find more of their weakness B. should understand themselves in the right way C. had better ignore their weakness
D. can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self—esteem BABCB
Passage 16
Places to stay in Britain are as varied as the places you visit. Whatever your budget is the choice — from basic barn to small hotel, from tiny cottage to grand castle — is all part of fun.
Hostels
Cheap, good—value hostels are aimed at all types of like—minded travelers, who prefer value over luxury and you don‘t have to be young or single to use them. Britain‘s independent hostels and backpackers hostels also offer a great welcome. Facilities and prices vary, especially in rural areas, where some hostels are a little more than a bunkhouse（临时住房）while others are remarkably comfortable — almost like bargain hotels.
Youth Hotels
Founded many years ago to ―help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside‖, the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the 21st century. The network of 230 hotels is a perfect gateway for
exploring Britain‘s towns and countryside.
B&Bs
The B&Bs (bed and breakfasts) is a great British institution. In essence you get a room in somebody‘s house, and small B&Bs house, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you‘ll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm as a welcome.
In country areas your B&Bs might be in a village or an isolated farm surrounded by fields. Prices reflect facilities: and usually run from around ￡12 to ￡ 20 per person. City B&Bs charge about ￡25 to ￡ 30 per person, although they‘re often cheaper as you go further out to the suburbs.
Pubs & Inns
As well as selling drinks and meals, Britain‘s pubs and inns sometimes offer B&Bs, particularly in country areas. Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at the heart of local community.
Rates range from around ￡15 to ￡ 25 per person. Pubs are more likely to have single rooms. 76. In this passage the author mainly _______. A. tells us where to stay while visiting Britain B. advises readers to pay a visit to Britain
C. introduces the wonderful public services in Britain D. gives us some information about British life 77. _______ are mainly built for young visitors. A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels C. Hostels D. B&Bs
78. If you travel alone and want to know better family life in Britain, you‘d better stay in _______. A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels C. Hostels D. B&Bs
79. If you are interested in traveling with your friends but only with limited means, where is the better place for you to stay? A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels C. Hostels D. B&Bs 80. Which of the following is NOT true according to the last part of the passage? A. Pubs and inns usually provide visitors bed and breakfast. B. All pubs and inns offer visitors bed and breakfast. C. Pubs and inns charge a visitor ￡ 25 at the most.
D. If you want a single room, you are more likely to get one in pubs. ABDCB
Passage 17
What makes a person a scientist? Does he have ways or tools of learning that are different from those of others? The answer is ―no‖. It is not the tools a scientist uses but how he uses these tools that make him a scientist. You will probably agree that knowing how to use a power is important to a carpenter. You will probably agree, too, that knowing how to investigate, how to discover information, is important to everyone. The scientist, however, goes one step further, he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be confirmed by other persons. He also works to fit the answer he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas about how the world works. The scientist‘s knowledge must be exact. There is no room for half right or right just half the time. He must be as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works under one set of conditions at one time must work under the same conditions at other times. If the conditions are different, any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration must be explained by the changes in the conditions. This is one reason that investigations are important in science. Albert Einstein, who developed the theory of relativity, arrived at this theory through mathematics. The accuracy of this mathematics was later tested through investigations, Einstein‘s ideas were shown to be correct. A scientist uses many tools for measurements. Then the measurements are used to make mathematical calculations that may test his investigations. 81. What makes a scientist according to the passage? A. The tools he uses. B. The way he uses his tools. C. His way of learning. D. The various tools he uses.
82. ―The scientist, however, goes one step further…‖. The author says this to show _______. A. the importance of information B. the importance of thinking
C. the difference between scientists and ordinary people
D. the difference between carpenters and people with other jobs 83. A sound scientific theory should be one that _______.
A. works not only under one set of conditions at one time, but also under the same conditions at other times B. does not allow any changes even under different conditions C. can be used for many purposes D. leave no room for improvement
84. The author quotes the case of Albert Einstein to illustrate _______. A. that measurements are keys to success in science B. that accuracy of mathematics
C. that the investigations are important in science
D. that the mathematical calculations may test his investigations 85. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The theory of relativity. B. Exactness is the core of science.
C. Scientists are different from ordinary people.
D. Exactness and ways of using tools are the keys to the making of a scientist. BCACD
Passage 18
A characteristic of American culture that has become almost a tradition is to respect the self—made man — the man who has risen to the top through his own efforts, usually beginning by working with his hands. While the leader in business or industry or the college professor occupies a higher social position and commands greater respect in the community than the common laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to point out that his father started life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort. This attitude toward manual（体力的）labor is now still seen many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously（豪华地）furnished and in which there is every evidence of the fact the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college education for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes afterward, furthermore the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from contents of various cans and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional may talk about washing the car, digging in his flowerbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with these things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashing. The son who is away at college may wait on table and wash dishes for his living, or during the summer he may work with a construction gang on a highway in order to pay for his education. 86. From paragraph 1, we know that in America _______.
A. people tend to have a high opinion of the self—made man B. people can always rise to the top through their own efforts C. college professors win great respect from common workers D. people feel painful to mention their fathers as labors
87. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because _______. A. servants in American are hard to get B. she takes pride in what she can do herself C. she can hardly afford servants D. It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food 88. The expression ―wait on table‖ in the second paragraph means ―_______‖. A. work in a furniture shop B. keep accounts for a bar C. wait to lay the table D. serve customers in a restaurant 89. The author‘s attitude towards manual（体力的）labor is _______. A. positive B. negative C. humorous D. critical 90. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage? A. A Respectable Self—made Family. B. American Attitude toward Manual Labor. C. Characteristics of American Culture. D. The Development of Manual Labor. ABDAB
三、词汇与结构
1、This room ______ cool in summer and warm in winter. It's quite comfortable to live here. 答案. A
A. feels B. is felt C. finds D. is found
2、______ did he know what had happened during the two months when he was away. 答案. B
A. A little B. Little C. A few D. Few
3、While ________ for the bus at the bus station, I met an old friend of mine whom I haven't seen for 10 years. 答案. B
A. being waited B. waiting C. having waited D. waited 4、When the girls saw the funny man, they couldn't ____ laughing. 答案. A
A. keep from B. keep on C. keep away D. keep at 5、A pilot should be responsible ____ the safety of all the passengers on board. 答案. C
A. against B. at C. for D. with
6、The construction of the new bridge has been ____ for two weeks because of the bad weather. 答案. D
A. devoted B. developed C. depended D. delayed
7、It was because of the heavy rain last night ____ I didn't go home before 10 o'clock. 答案. A
A. that B. when C. which D. how 8、Fortunately, Jack was only slightly injured in the traffic ____.答案. D
A. incident B. event C. case D. accident 9、The reason I didn't go to Canada was _______ a new job. 答案. C