1、2016西安思源學(xué)院?jiǎn)握杏⒄Z(yǔ)模擬試題及答案II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.Linda grew into a lady _ a talent for design and an even greater one for society.A. byB.

2、withC. inD. for26.I was the middle child of three, and there was a gap of five years on _ side.A. oneB. eitherC. bothD. none27.When a storm is coming, most people leave the area _ and head for safety.A. as quick as possibleB. as quickly as possibleC. as slow as possibleD. as slowly as possible28.Ale

3、x said he had a wonderful book Emma _ like, and that hed be happy to lend it to her.A. have toB. shouldC. canD. might29.The earth wont be fit for us to live in _ we go on polluting it.A. even ifB. ifC. unlessD. so30._ from lightweight materials, the robots are about the size of a human arm or smalle

4、r.A. To buildB. Being builtC. Having builtD. Built31.I dont suppose anyone will be interested in the game, _?A. do IB. dont IC. will theyD. wont they32.Since my retirement from teaching music in 2001, I _ plenty of time painting as an artist.A. have spentB. spentC. had spentD. am spending33.The coup

5、le _ photo I took at the party were very pleased with it.A. whoseB. whoC. whichD. what34.Julia was required to write a letter to her teacher with a computer, _ different letter types, colors and spaces.A. usedB. to useC. usingD. and use35._ changed him was a mountain bike he received for his 15th bi

6、rthday.A.WhatB. WhetherC. ItD. That36.After her success as a child actor, Taylor had no trouble _ into adult roles and won twice for Best Actress.A. to moveB. moveC. movedD. moving37._ he appeared to be only about ten, he seemed to have known the bitterness of life.A. SinceB. BesidesC. ThoughD. As l

7、ong as38.Later, I realized that I didnt know his name or the least bit about him, _ intend to ask.A. nor did IB. I did notC. nor I didD. either did I39.News came from Europe _ Amy and Laurie, the grandson of a wealthy family, had planned to be married soon.A. whereB. whichC. asD. that40.When a ship

8、that sank in 1628 was recovered from the port of Stockholm, the scientists were overjoyed with the chance _ the remains of the past.A. examineB. examiningC. to examineD. examinedSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note t

9、hat there is one word more than you need.A. limit B. impose C. based D. traditionally E. relevantF. annually G. phrase H. marketing I. calendar J. introducedThe Academy Awards, affectionately known as the Oscars, are the oldest, best known, most influential and famous of film awards. The awards have

10、 been presented 41 (the first awards ceremony was held in May of 1929) by a non-profit professional organization the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), 42 in Beverly Hills, California, and founded in 1927. Ever since 1941, when the now-famous confidential (機(jī)密的) envelope system was

11、43 , marking the first year of complete secrecy, “the Envelope Please” has become a familiar 44that calls up the thought of the Academy Awards ceremony.Except for the early years of the institution, the awards honored films made during the previous 12-month 45 year. Until 1954, the Oscars were prese

12、nted mostly on a Thursday evening. From 1955 to 1958, they were presented on a Wednesday. From 1959 until 1998 the Oscars were, with a few exceptions, presented on a Monday night. Only since 1999 has the Awards ceremony taken place on a Sunday ( 46 in March). In 2004, the ceremony was moved even ear

13、lier to improve ratings and to be more 47 to the awards “season”.The establishment of the Academy (and its awards system) has had a major effect and influence upon the film industry. The Academy has, with limited success, tried to 48 the influences of promotion, box office gross receipts, and studio

14、 public relations and 49 on voting results.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.One day an out of work mime (啞劇演員) was visitin

15、g the zoo and attempted to earn some money as a street performer. As soon as he started to draw a 50 , a zoo keeper grabbed him and dragged him into his office. The zoo keeper explained to the mime that the zoos most popular attraction, a gorilla, had died suddenly and the keeper feared that 51 at t

16、he zoo would fall off.He offered the mime a job to 52 the gorilla until they could get another one. The mime53 .So the next morning the mime put on the gorilla suit and entered the cage before the crowd came. He discovered that it was a 54 job. He could sleep if he wanted, play and 55 people and he

17、drew bigger crowds than he ever had as a mime. 56 , eventually the crowds got tired of him and he got tired of just swinging on tails. He 57 to notice that the people were paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his. Not wanting to lose the attention of his audience, he climbed to the

18、top of his cage, crawled across a partition (隔墻), and dangled (懸蕩) from the top to the lions cage. Of course, this made the lion very angry, but the crowd 58 it.At the end of the day the zoo keeper came and gave the mime a 59 for being such an attraction. Well, this went on for some time, the mime k

19、ept 60 the lion, the crowds grew larger, and his salary kept going up. Then one terrible day when he was dangling over the angry lion he slipped and fell. The mime was 61 .The lion gathered itself and prepared to pounce (猛撲). The mime was so scared that he began to run round and round the cage with

20、the lion close 62 . Finally, the mime started screaming and yelling, “Help me, help me!”, but the lion was quick and pounced. The mime soon found himself flat on his back looking up at the angry lion and the lion said, “ 63 you fool! Do you want to get us both 64 ?”50. A. ticket B. profitC. crowd D.

21、 lesson51. A. reputation B. cost C. confidence D. attendance52. A. take care ofB. dress up asC. make up forD. keep up with53. A. declined B. hesitated C. accepted D. doubted54. A. great B. demanding C. meaningless D. busy55. A. make fun of B. communicate withC. cooperate with D. take advantage of56.

22、 A. Surprisingly B. However C. Therefore D. Additionally57. A. failed B. refused C. managed D. began58. A. lovedB. fearedC. forgot D. excused59. A. warning B. direction C. raiseD. punishment60. A. fighting B. insulting C. boring D. frightening61. A. caught B. attacked C. terrified D. offended62. A.

23、behind B. ahead C. beyond D. aside63. A. Hurry up B. Get up C. Wake up D. Shut up64. A. helpedB. killed C. favored D. firedSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C

24、and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)A wallet misplaced during a romantic embrace has been returned to its forgetful owner after 55 years.Two classic car collectors from the US state of Idaho found the wallet after it fell out o

25、f the back of a vintage (舊式的) car they were planning to restore. After an Internet search they found and contacted the owner, Glenn Goodlove. Mr. Goodlove said he probably lost the wallet in the back seat of his 1946 Hudson car while kissing a girl when he was home on leave from the US Navy.Jon Beck

26、, 61, and Chuck Merrill, 72, bought the now-vintage vehicle in Idaho after placing an ad in a local newspaper to buy a classic car in need of restoration. Driving the car home after buying it, the collectors stopped at a restaurant and saw something from below the back seat.“Like a couple of kids, w

27、e thought we had a goldmine,” Mr. Beck said. Instead, they found some small change the leather wallet held a $10 bill, Mr. Goodloves military ID, his social security card, his drivers license and several jewellery receipts from 1952. But they were all in the name of Glenn Putnam.After searching onli

28、ne, Mr. Beck discovered that Mr. Putnam had since changed his name to Glenn Goodlove and moved to San Diego, California. He called Mr. Goodlove, asking to speak to a man who used to drive a 46 Hudson.“There was a silence for about 15 seconds,” Mr. Beck told the Twin Falls Times-News. “Then he said,

29、Who is that?” Mr. Goodlove, now 75, says he did not even remember losing the wallet, but the find has brought memories of his youth in Everett, Washington, flooding back. “I could see the house and the car and the town and all the good stuff from living there,” he said. “Theyve been flowing ever sin

30、ce he talked to me.”65. The lost wallet contained all the following EXCEPT _.A. some money B. some jewelleryC. some receiptsD. some cards66. Which of the following happened last?A. The vintage carwas purchased. B. An advertisement was placed.C. Mr. Goodloves name was changed.D. Some personal belongi

31、ngs were found.67. What difference did the wallet make to Glenn?A. He gained unexpected wealth.B. He got back his lost car as well.C. He improved his poor memory a lot.D. He recalled what had long been forgotten.68. The most proper title for the passage is _.A. A Forgetful Wallet OwnerB. Two Car Col

32、lectors and a Good DeedC. Price Paid for RomanceD. Lost Wallet Found after 55 Years(B)VEGAN CHARITIES AND GOOD CAUSESThese are tough times for the charities, many of which will be experiencing lower levels of donations so if you can support them please do.HIPPOHIPPO is dedicated to relieving poverty

33、 and overcoming hunger and malnutrition in poor countries through the provision and production of vegan food. They help vegan orphanages and some of the poorest families in the community, and encourage and assist the development of sustainable (可持續(xù)的) agriculture and gardening.Plants for a FuturePlan

34、ts for a Future (a project based in Cornwall) researches perennial (四季不斷的), eatable and useful plants for sustainable agriculture / living. Their achievements include the creation of an online database of 7,000 plants.Respect for AnimalsRespect for Animals campaigns against the fur trade. They run t

35、he annual Design Against Fur competition and were responsible for the anti-fur advertising campaign of the 80s.Vegan-Organic TrustThe Vegan-Organic Trust is a charity “devoted to education about animal-free food growing”. They produce a regular magazine and provide information for both large- and sm

36、all-scale growers.Vega ResearchVega Research campaigns on farming and human health issues. Sponsors research into vegan nutrition and the links between diet and health.69. Which of the following campaigns against animal products?A. Hippo B. Plants for a FutureC. Vega Research D. Vegan-Organic Trust7

37、0. Judging from the passage, a “vegan” may be a person who _.A. does not eat or use animal productsB. takes a position in a government officeC. is devoted to helping the poorD. helps in agriculture and gardening71. What do all the charities and causes have in common?A. They all deal with animal welf

38、are.B. They are all in need of donations.C. They all provide aid in animal caring.D. They are all about diet and health.(C)Ghostwriters are widely used by celebrities or public figures who wish to publish their autobiographies (自傳). The degree of involvement of the ghostwriter in nonfiction writing

39、projects ranges from minor to significant. Various sources explain the role of the ghostwriter and how competent (能勝任的) writers can get this kind of work. In some cases, a ghostwriter may be called in just to clean up, edit, and polish a rough draft of an autobiography or a “how-to” book. In other c

40、ases, the ghostwriter will write an entire book or article based on information, stories, notes, and an outline, interviews with the celebrity or public figure. The credited authors also indicate to the ghostwriter what type of style, tone, or “voice” they want in the book.Celebrity books are usuall

41、y ghostwritten in the first person (I did this and that) or the third person (David Pardon asked the group to recommend someone etc.).In some cases, such as with some “how-to” books, diet guides, or cookbooks, a book will be entirely written by a ghostwriter, and the celebrity (e.g., a well-known mu

42、sician or sports star) will be credited as author. Publishing companies use this method to increase the marketability of a book by associating it with a celebrity or well-known figure. In several countries before elections, candidates employ ghostwriters to produce autobiographies for them so as to

43、gain visibility and exposure. Two of John F. Kennedys books were almost entirely ghostwritten. Former President Ronald Reagan also released a ghostwritten autobiography.A consultant or career-switcher may pay to have a book ghostwritten on a topic in their professional area, to establish or enhance

44、their credibility as an “expert” in their field. For example, a successful salesperson hoping to become an inspiring speaker on selling may pay a ghostwriter to write a book on sales techniques. Often this type of book is published in the vanity press, which means that the author is paying to have t

45、he book published. This type of book is typically given away to potential clients (客戶) as a promotional tool, rather than being sold in bookstores.72. A ghostwriter does all the following EXCEPT _ for his client, according to the passage.A. correct a piece of writingB. write a complete bookC. improv

46、e a written article D. interview a celebrity73. By using “this method” (paragraph 3), the writer means _.A. celebrities may help to increase salesB. celebrities may shift into ghostwritersC. authors may sometimes become celebritiesD. celebrities may pay publishers for promotion74. It is implied in t

47、he passage that _.A. vanity presses are illegalB. ghostwriters work behind the sceneC. books by ghostwriters dont sellD. celebrities cant do without ghostwriters75. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about ghostwriters?A. People who employ them. B. Responsibilities they take on.C. Challenges th

48、eir work involves. D. Reasons why they ghostwrite.(D)Schools have been blamed for giving kids access to soda in vending machines (自動(dòng)售貨機(jī)). But new data suggest that school soft drink sales may not be an important factor in how much soda kids drink.In the current issue of The Journal of Nutrition Educ

49、ation and Behavior, researchers compared soda consumption among nearly 500 students in Maine who attended seven schools over two school years. Four of the schools cut back on soft drink availability at the schools, while three of the schools made no changes.All the students were drinking less soda b

50、y the end of the study period, but there were no meaningful differences in overall soft drink consumption among the different schools. The data suggest that limiting soft drink availability at school doesnt result in meaningful changes in drink consumption patterns. While there were no changes in ov

51、erall soda consumption, there was a notable shift in diet soda drinking among girls. If the school cut back on soda availability, girls were less likely to drink diet soda, compared to girls in schools that made no changes.The data are the latest to suggest that schools may not play as big of a role

52、 in kids poor eating habits as widely believed. Last year, The American Journal of Public Health published a provocative (引起爭(zhēng)論的) study showing that childhood weight problems often get worse in the summer, when kids are out of school.Data from kindergarteners and first graders found that body mass in

53、dex (指數(shù)) increased two to three times as fast in summer as during the regular school year. Minority children were especially at risk, as were children who were already overweight.Even children who were too thin and needed to gain weight appeared to have better eating habits during the school year. T

54、hey actually gained more weight while in school and less in the summer.Even so, much of the focus on childhood nutrition and obesity (肥胖) remains in the nations schools. Today, The Times reported that even the school bake sale is disappearing as districts impose strict standards on the food served o

55、n school grounds.76. What can be learned from The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior?A. Soft drink remains a problem in schools.B. Girls tend to consume less soda at school.C. Soft drinks may not to be blame for eating problems.D. Vending machines are not available in all schools.77. Better

56、 eating habits may be best developed _.A. during summer B. on schooldaysC. with less soda availability D. in attempts for weight-gain78. The writer voices his opinion by _.A. conducting scientific researchB. comparing two journalsC. criticizing wrong beliefs D. referring to ready data79. Which of th

57、e following can best summarize the passage?A. Schools are to blame for kids nutrition problems.B. Schools have made changes for a better reputation.C. Kids poor eating habit has little to do with schools.D. A lot has been done regarding kids nutrition and obesity.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need