2021上海大学英语考试模拟卷（8）.docx

2021上海大学英语考试模拟卷（8）本卷共分为1大题50小题，作答时间为180分钟，总分100分，60分及格。一、单项选择题（共50题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.I would have told him the answer had it been possible, but I _so busy then.AamBwereCwasDwould be 2.It is very important for the strong man to know that_ strong he is, he cannot be the strongest.AwhateverBwheneverCwhicheverDhowever 3.The fact _he does so in so short period of time challenges explanation.AwhyBthatCwhatDwhich 4.It's urgent that a meeting _before the final decision is made.Awill be arrangedBmust be arrangedCbe arrangedDwould be arranged 5.The United States is composed of fifty states, two of _are separated from the others by land or water.AthemBthatCwhichDthose 6.The new English dictionary I bought yesterday_ me almost twenty yuan.AspentBpaidCcostDtook 7.In fact he had done_ he could do to help the poor.AwhatBwhichCasDall which 8.They discussed the problem three or four times, but could come to no_.AendBconclusionCresultDjudgment 9.She is very careful. She_ very few mistakes in her work.AdoesBtakesCmakesDgets 10.When he was set free after twenty years in prison, he was amazed _the changed world he found.AatBofConDto 11.I'd like to _a special table for the coming Valentine's Day.ApreserveBdeserveCconserveDreserve 12.One of the benefits of the new model is that it is easier_ than the old one.AoperatingBto be operatedCto operateDoperated 13.Every year when the flu is_ I'm bound to get sick.Agetting aroundBcoming aroundChanging aroundDgoing around 14.The grass_ many animals live is abundant here.Aby whichBwith whichCon whichDof which 15._mostly in small town, I'd only recently fallen in love with cities.AGrown upBBeing grown upCGrowing upDHaving grown up 16.It _me as an uphill battle, simply because it is an awkward and time-consuming process.AappearsBoccursCstrikesDhits 17.Would the news _he failed to pass the exam bother youAwhichBthatCof whichDon which 18.He abandoned a career that _to his becoming one of the most influential people in the world.Acould have ledBwill leadCshould have ledDmust lead 19.I believe you have_ some important points in the report.Aleft aloneBleft behindCleft offDleft out 20.A student is (allowed) to (enter into) this room (only) if a teacher (has given) permission.AallowedBenter intoConlyDhas given 21.He (jumped) (over) the fence, ran (across) the field, and (disappearing) into the woods.AjumpedBoverCacrossDdisappearing 22.(Find answers) (to) these questions (is) something (like) a detective story.AFind answersBtoCisDlike 23.(Even though) Sedat (has been studying) English for three years before came to (the United States), it is still difficult for him (to express himself).AEven thoughBhas been studyingCthe United StatesDto express himself 24.(A number of) foreign visitors (were taken) to the industrial exhibition (which) they (saw) many new products.AA number ofBwere takenCwhichDsaw 25.It is (driving) (on the left) (what) causes visitors to Britain the (most) trouble.AdrivingBon the leftCwhatDmost 26.When she (came) back from Hollywood, she wanted (to tell) everybody (about) all the stars and exciting people (who) she had seen.AcameBto tellCaboutDwho 27.(Many) of the society's wealth is (controlled) by large (corporations) and government (agencies).AManyBcontrolledCcorporationsDagencies 28.(The simplest) kind of plant, (alike) the simplest kind of animal, (consists of) (only one) cell.AThe simplestBalikeCconsists ofDonly one 29.(Despite) they are (small), the horses are (strong) and (have) great energy.ADespiteBsmallCstrongDhave 30.What can be inferred from the last paragraph about education after retirementAIt can encourage retirees to have wide interests in various areas.BIt can keep retirees busy all the time by taking different courses.CIt can challenge retirees to gain high academic achievements.DIt can help retirees live a meaningful but relaxing life in late years. 31.What do referees think of a balls-and-strikes calling machine in baseball gamesAThey doubt on its accuracy in judging games.BThey think it unnecessary to use such machine.CThey don't care whether the machine is in use or not.DThey find it helpful to make more satisfactory calls. 32.We can learn from the first paragraph about Juventus that _.Ait was criticized of unfair practice in competitionBit might be disqualified from the World CupCits members were involved in gambling activitiesDit paid money to referees assigned for its matches 33.More Americans are taking up education after retirements partly because _.Athey want to learn what they have no time to learn before retirementBthey retire at an earlier age with more years left to learnCthey are more wealthy to afford to continue the educationDthey find learning is a good way to fight against the process of aging 34.The best way to save the coming World Cup is to _.Asettle the scandals before the world event beginsBkeep a tight reign on referees to make just callsCdeliver thorough investigations into participantsDapply technological innovation to help decide results 35.In campus-based programs, the retirees _.Aare organized to tour around collegesBtake similar courses as college studentsCgo to classes together with college studentsDare allowed to get low marks in exams 36.People living in retirement villages near colleges are allowed to _.Acooperate with other retirees to carry, out researchesBwork on a research topic by their ownCorganize various activities on campusDhave classes with college students 37.By saying that "soccer is an attractive target for gamblers" (Line 1, Para. 2), the author means that gamblers _.Aare interested in playing soccerBenjoy watching soccer gamesCthink match results hard to predictDfind match results easy to manipulate 38.According to the third paragraph, improper calls on the football field _.Aare evidence of corruption by some officialsBare increased by the higher speed of the gameCresult from reduced proficiency of refereesDare caused by anything other than human error 39.Compared with retirees nowadays, those in the past twenty years _.Awere less interested in participating in learning activitiesBhad less choices in the places and forms of learningChad no opportunity to engage themselves in learningDwere offered with dull learning activities by institutes 40.Which of the following four drivers can be defined as an illegal driverAA sixteen-year-old boy who drank a glass of wine three hours ago.BAn old lady who took four shots of whisky in yesterday's party.CA policeman who likes alcohol very much.DA pregnant woman who drank three beers last night. 41.What should be the focus of NASA according to this passageAResearch.BIndustrial development.CExploration.DNational defense. 42.According to this passage, "Crew Exploration Vehicle" refers toAa space shuttle fleetBU.S.'s geopolitical strategyCa new spacecraftDa lunar station 43.In the new spaceflight plan, when will the human dream of walking on Mars come trueABy 2010.BAfter 2020.CIn 2015.DIn late 21st century. 44.Which of the following statements best explains the term "noble experiment" in the last paragraphANoble experiment is a ban that prohibited alcohol drinking before the age of 13 and was proposed by President Hoover.BNoble experiment is a ban that prohibited alcohol drinking around the United Stated and had remained valid for thirteen years since 1919.CNoble experiment is a ban that advocated political corruption and organized crime.DNoble experiment is a ban that will hopefully stop drunken driving and thus reduce fatalities. 45.Which of the following best concludes the main idea of this passageADrunken driving has caused numerous fatalities in the United States.BIt's recommendable to prohibit alcohol drinking around the United States.CThe American society is trying hard to prevent drunken driving.DDrunken driving has become a national epidemic in the United States. 46.What is the author's attitude toward all the laws against drunken drivingAOptimistic.BPessimistic.CIndifferent.DNot clear. 47.When plastics were invented a hundred and twenty years ago, _.Apeople found they were cold materialsBtheir shapes were set permanentCpeople accepted them at onceDthey did not enjoy immediate popularity 48.What is the author's attitude towards Bush's spaceflight programANegative.BPositive.CNeutral.DNot mentioned in the passage. 49.Which of the following groups of adjectives best concludes the characteristics of plasticsAInexpensive, convenient and historic.BDisposable, rare and interesting.CInexpensive, convenient and disposable.DRare, beautiful and unbreakable. 50.In reformers' opinion, _ is the most effective way to stop youngsters from drinking alcohol.Araising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21Bforcing teenagers to obey disciplinesCdevelop young people's sense of responsibilityDpressing teenagers to take soft drinks第18页 共18页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 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