大学英语B模拟试题及解析
大学英语B模拟试题及
解析
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大学英语（B）模拟试题8及解析
第一部分：交际用语（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）
1. May I use your bike for a moment?
C
A. It's well.
B. It doesn't matter.
C. By all means.
D. I have no idea.
2. How do you do Glad to meet you.
B
A. Fine. How are you?
B. How do you do Glad to meet you, too.
C. How are you Thank you!
D. Nice. How are you?
3. Hi, is Mary there, please?
A
A. Hold on. I’ll get her.
B. No, she isn't here.
C. Yes, she lives here.
D. Yes, what do you want?
4. Would you mind changing seats with me?
C
A. Yes, you can.
B. Of course, I like to.
C. No, I don't mind.
D. Certainly, please do.
5. Shall we sit up here on the grass or down there near the water?
A
A. I' d rather stay here if you don' t mind.
B. Sorry, I don’t like neither.
C. Certainly, why not
D. Yes, we like these two places.
第二部分：阅读理解（共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分）
Passage 1
How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thought and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to present those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words.
The power of words, then, lies in their associations-the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can
convey his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar. （239 words）
人们最初是如何发明单词的不得而知，换句话说，语言的起源是个秘密。所有我们所知道的只是，人，不同于动物，不知怎么发明了某些声音来表达思想、情感、行为和物质，以便相互交流；后来统一了某些被称为字母的符号，这些字母可以连起来代表那些声音，可以写下来。我们把那些声音叫做单词，不管他们是口语还是书面语。
文字的力量在于其联系性－它们把这些联系性带到我们的头脑中。通过经历，单词对我们充满了意义。我们活得越久，某些单词就越能使我们回忆起过去的喜怒哀乐；我们越是阅读和学习，有意义的单词数量就越增加。
伟大的作家是那些不仅具有伟大思想而且能用词汇来表达这些思想的人，他们的思想强烈地震撼着我们的心灵和情感。单词的这种美妙和寓意用法就是我们所谓的文学性。总之，真正的诗人是文字的掌握着。他可以用音乐般的词汇来表达自己的意思，这些词汇凭借其所用环境和联系性能让人感动得流泪。因此，我们应该学会仔细选择所用词汇并准确使用，否则会使我们说的话可笑又粗俗。
6. The origin of language is __D
A. a legend handed down from the past
B. a matter that is hidden or secret
C. a question difficult to answer
D. a problem not yet solved
7. What is true about words
______C
A. They are used to express feelings only.
B. They can not be written down.
C. They are simply sounds.
D. They are mysterious.
8. The real power of words consists in their _______D
A. properties
B. characteristics
C. peculiarity
D. representative function
9. By n association ~ in the last paragraph, the author means ____B
A. a special quality
B. a joining of ideas in the mind
C. an appearance which is puzzling
D. a strange feature
10. Which of the following statements about the real poet is NOT true _____A
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.
Passage 2
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 the 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 t his 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-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses 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. (289 words)
羞怯是许多人不快乐的原因。害羞的人焦虑不安，自我意识强，也就是说，他们
过分在意自己的形象和行为。焦虑时常萦绕在他们的脑海中：我给人留下了什么印象
他们喜欢我吗我让人觉得很傻吗我的穿着是否不吸引人
显而易见，这种不舒适的感觉必然给人们带来了不利的影响。一个人的自我意识
反映在他或她的行为上，而一个人的行为会影响他人的反应。一般而言，人们认识自
己的方式对他们的生活的方方面面有深远的影响。
羞怯的人非常自卑，他们可能很被动，容易受他人的影响。他们需要得到他人的
再次确认：他们所做的是“正确的事情”。羞怯的人对批评很敏感，他们认为批评使得
他们更低人一等。他们也发现自己很难因为受到类似的表扬而高兴，如：你刚才所说
的使我感觉很好。我知道那不是真的。很明显，尽管具有自知之明是件好事，但过度
自谦则是有害的。
羞怯能根除吗或至少能减少些吗幸运的是，许多人能通过坚决而有耐心地建立自
信来克服羞怯。既然羞怯与自卑天生相伴，那么人们能看见他们的优缺点是很重要
的。
每一个人都是独一无二的，都有其价值所在。我们对我们自己个人的方式感兴
趣。我们了解自己越多，我们就越容易充分发挥自己的潜能。不要让羞怯妨碍我们实
现富裕而有成效的人生。
11. What does the author try to prove by citing "what kind of impression am I making” (Para.
1) ______B
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.
12. According to the writer, self-awareness is ____A
A. a good quality
B. the cause of unhappiness
C. harmful to people
D. a weak point of shy people
13. That shy people react to a compliment in such a way is _____B
A. good
B. unreal
C. very reasonable
D. harmful
14. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage _______C
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
15. It can be inferred from the passage that shy people _______B
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
第三部分：词汇与结构（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
16. A police officer claimed he had attempted to _______A __ paying his fare.
A. avoid
B. reject
C. refuse
D. neglect
17. While I was in the university, I learned taking a photo, ____B_____is very useful now for
me.
A. it
B. which
C. that
D. what
18. This kind of material expands ____A ______ the temperature increasing.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. at
19. People at the party worded about him, because no one was aware_____A___ he had gone.
A. of where
B. of the place where
C. where
D. the place
20. A sudden noise of a fire-engine made him______C __to the door.
A. hurrying
B. hurried
C. hurry
D. to hurry
第四部分：完型填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
It' s very interesting to study names of different countries. Chinese names are different 21 foreign names. Once an English lady came to 22 me. When I was introduced to her she said, 'Glad to meet you, Miss Ping. ' Then she gave me her name card with three words on it: ' Betty J. Black ', So I said, ' Thank you, Miss Betty, ' We looked at each other and laughed heartily. Later I found that the English people 23 their family names last and the given names 24 , while their middles are 25 used very much. I explained to her that the Chinese family name 26 first, the given name last, so she 27 never call me Miss Ping. She asked if we Chinese had a middle name. I told her we didn' t. 28 people may often find three words
on a Chinese name card. In this case the family name still comes first, and the other words after it 29 a two-word given name. It is quite usual in China. My sister is Li Xiaofang. She has two words in her given name instead of just one 30 mine.
21. A. with B: from C. for D. in (B)
22. A. find B. look at C. visit D. meet (C)
23. A. put B. placed C. took D. brought (A)
24. A. at the first B. at first C. in the front D. first (D)
25. A. never B. not C. / D. often (B)
26. A. came B. comes C. put D. puts (B)
27. A. would B. could" C. should D. must (C)
28. A. But B. Or C. While D. And (A)
29. A. is B. was C. are D. were (C)
30. A. as B. with C. to D. like (D)
第五部分：英译汉（满分15分）
31. Transistors are small in size and light in weight.
晶体管的体积小，重量轻。
32. John and his brother differ in personality even if their differences in age are not
significant.
尽管约翰和他哥哥在年纪上相差不大，但他们的个性却不相同。
33. If you decided to learn a new language, you would have to devote all your efforts to it.
如果你决定学一门新的语言，你必须全力以赴。
第六部分：写作（满分15分）
Can Money Buy Happiness?
1. 不同的人对金钱能买来幸福观持有不同观点。
2. 我的观点。
写作参考范文:
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Can Money Buy Happiness The answer varies among people. Some believe that money is the source of happiness, because money provides food for the hungry, medicine for the sick, and clothes for the needy. While others hold that money is the root of evils, because it is the devil of money that drives a person to lie, cheat, steal, and, worst of all, to murder.
In my opinion, money is essential to being well-off, but not necessarily to well-being.
Happiness is a state of mind, not something that can be bought. All in all, happiness is less a matter of buying what we want than a wanting what we have.