2021内蒙古公共英语考试模拟卷（1）.docx

2021内蒙古公共英语考试模拟卷（1）本卷共分为2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25题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.What kind of stylistic device did the author use in the phrase "as pine roots cracking granite to grow"AMetaphor.BSimile.CPersonification.DImagination. 2.What does "them" refer to in the sentence "It sent them streaming westward into the wilderness after their predecessors to raise still more children who wanted still more land"AUrban dwellers.BDollars and cents.CYearners.DPredecessors. 3.Upon arrival, the pioneers who settled a new area of the frontier would eat which of the followingACorn, cattle, arid pigs.BIndian maize, native fruits, and wild meat.CPreserved fruits, dried meats, and pine roots.DFresh food and native vegetables. 4.Which of the following generalizations about pioneers ia NOT supported by the passageAThey showed great endurance.BThey spent a great deal of money.CThey wanted their own land.DThey traveled with few possessions. 5.It can be inferred from the passage that pioneers differed from city dwellers in that they _.Athought farming would be easyBwere involved in local governmentCassociated land with dignityDwanted to get rich quickly 6.The word "offset" in the second paragraph could be replaced by _.Aslip intoBmake up forCset upDcatch up with 7.As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution _.Acaused widespread damage in the countrysideBaffected the entire eastern half of the United StatesChad damaged effect on healthDexisted merely in urban and industries areas 8.This passage is primarily concerned with the _.Agreenhouse effectBburning of fossil fuelsCpotential effect of air pollutionDlikelihood of a new ice age 9.As far as the greenhouse effect is concerned, the author _.Ashares the same view with the scientistsBis uncertain of its occurrenceCrejects it as being ungroundedDthinks that it will destroy the world soon 10.It can be inferred from the passage that _.Araising the world's temperature only a few degrees would not do much harm to the life on earthBlowering the world's temperature merely a few degrees would lead many major farming areas to disasterCalmost no temperature variations have occurred over the past decadeDthe world's temperature will remain constant in the years to come 11.Why is Lamkin criticizedAHe embezzled the public fund.BHe is regarded as a president who tries to poison his students.CHe doesn't complete his work.DHe is not loyal to his wife. 12.Who is Christopher SimpsonAThe chief of the police station.BThe president of the University of Central Florida.CThe crisis consultant.DThe lawyer. 13.Where did Winston Churchill deliver his "Iron Curtain" speechAIn New York.BIn Chicago.CAt Oxford University.DAt Westminster College. 14.What is the best title for the passageACheney's Speech at Westminster UniversityBPresident Lamkin's TroublesCThe University of Central FloridaDNew Job in Colleges; Crisis Consultant 15.What is the pay for crisis consultant per hourA300 .B350 .C400 .D450 . 16.What did Greenspan warn the investors about assets like stocks and housesAHe warned them not to wait to buy stocks or houses.BHe warned them not to think the value of stocks or houses will rise permanently.CHe warned them that the stocks and houses should be priority.DHe warned them that the price of stocks and houses would decrease next year. 17.What is the best title of the passageACooloff of GreenspanBGreenspan's Last Speech in KansasCFed and House PriceDGreenspan: House Prices Decline 18.What is the potential benefit of house-price fallingAImports rise and exports decline.BPersonal savings rise and huge trade deficit declines.CInflation rises and currency depreciates.DDollar appreciates and exports rise. 19.According to Greenspan, which of the following is the role of FedAControl the interest rate.BControl the price of houses.CControl the price of stocks.DControl the exports and imports. 20.What can be inferred from the fourth paragraphAThe Fed will raise the interest rate to control the potential inflation.BThe Fed will cut down the interest rate.CWhen the economic growth slows down, the rise of interest rate also slows.DThe interest rate is utilized to decrease the prices of stocks. 21.Why is the felt image importantABecause it is larger than the part of the body.BBecause it is smaller than the part of the body.CBecause it replaces all other feelings.DBecause it provides a useful framework for your feelings. 22.The underlined "these tasks" in the last paragraph does not mentionAlocating new feelingsBcutting the image in halfCrecognizing one's physical existence in the worldDpointing to your nose in the dark 23.Which of the following could be the title of the passageAOne's Real Image and Felt ImageBOne's Felt Image Is Not RealCThe Advantages and Disadvantages of One's Felt ImageDThe Functions of One's Felt Image 24.When you concentrate on the image of a certain part of your body, the part will look to you.Asmaller than usualBsmaller than any other part of the bodyClarger than it really isDlarger than any other part of the body 25.In which of the following situations will you find your image most vagueAWhen looking into the mirror.BWhen lying in bed with closed eyes.CWhen standing.DWhen walking. 二、多项选择题（共25题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，有多个符合题意） 1.1) Every day, thousands of people die from traffic accidents in the world. 2) a. Drivers pay no attention to their driving behavior. b. The whole society indulgent towards the peace breaker; too much traffic in both the city and the countryside. 3) Make laws and regulations to prevent accidents. 2.1)中国传统节日受到冷遇，西方节日日益升温已成为趋势； 2)形成这种现象的原因； 3)你对这种现象的态度。 3.1) current upsurge of online education 2) reasons for the popularity 3) evaluation of online education 4.某省山区有一个特殊的农村医院，请用英语给来访者写一篇简单介绍，要点如下： 1人们称该医院为“夫妻医院”(“Husband-and-Wife Hosoi- tal”)。 2背景：这是一所老医院，50年前有一对夫妻(都是医生)看到这里没有一家医院，人们得跑很远去看病。为方便群众，他们决定办一家医院。 3现状：医生30人，护士50人，床位80多个。这所医院现已变成模范医院，远近驰名，可人们仍叫它“夫妻医院”。 5.Below is a graph showing the production of radios and TV sets in Factory A from 1970 to 1979. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words, making reference to the production of radios and TV sets in different years and the general trend in 1979. Graph: Production of Radios and TV Sets in Factory A 6.Write a composition entitled "Why A Sense of Humor Is Important" of about 120 words. You should base your composition on the following outline: 1幽默能体现个性。 2幽默有益于身心健康。 3幽默能融洽与他人的关系。 7.假如你是红星中学(Red Star Middle School)的老师，有一位美国朋友要于下周一到你校参观访问。请写一篇80100词左右短文，简单介绍一下你所在学校的情况。 8.1.You must give a brief explanation of the charts.2. You must find reasons for the changes.3. You may write impacts of changes on the society as a whole.1.You must give a brief explanation of the charts.2. You must find reasons for the changes.3. You may write impacts of changes on the society as a whole. 9.With the widespread computers, there is an increase in the number of people making use of Internet. Some people believe that Internet will bring great benefits to people while others think Internet may cause depression. Write an article about it to clarify your own points of view towards this issue. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2 10.Suppose that you are a professor of music in a conservatoire. Your student Xiao Li asks you to recommend her to teach in a college. You promise to write a letter of recommendation for her. You should write appropriately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use" Wang Lin" instead. You do not need to write the address. 11.Suppose that you have got the news that the University of Science and Technology of China is offering a scholarship in chemistry and that you have just received an MS degree in chemistry and are eager to have a personal interview with Dr. Wu Hanwei, Chairman. Write a letter of application for the scholarship. You should write appropriately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use" Wang Ying" instead. You do not need to write the address. 12.There has been a discussion recently on the issue of challenge in a newspaper. Some people think challenge is a kind of impetus, while many others are afraid of and try to avoid challenge in their lives. Write an essay to the same newspaper to give your own opinion. Your essay should:(1) show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the picture below,(2) give a specific example or comment, and(3) give your suggestion as to the best way to treat challenge. You should write 160200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.There has been a discussion recently on the issue of challenge in a newspaper. Some people think challenge is a kind of impetus, while many others are afraid of and try to avoid challenge in their lives. Write an essay to the same newspaper to give your own opinion. Your essay should:(1) show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the picture below,(2) give a specific example or comment, and(3) give your suggestion as to the best way to treat challenge. You should write 160200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. 13.Some people claim that television is good for children because it gets children cleverer by watching it, while others think that television is bad for children. Write an article to express your point of view on this topic. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2 14.You have read an article in a magazine which states, "We are surrounded by various inventions in our life: microwave, telephone, computer, rocket, and so on. They all have brought great change to the world and our daily life since the day they were invented, But what is the greatest invention Almost everyone has his or her own idea about it." Write an article for the same magazine to clarify your own points of view towards this issue. You should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and draw a natural conclusion. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2. 15.Suppose you are a college teacher, and you have ordered some textbooks in a publishing company. The company, which acknowledges your order on 20th September, has delayed the delivery. Write a letter of complaint. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "the Peking University "instead. You do not need to write the address. 16.The following graph shows the percentage of family expenses in a city. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words to convey the information in the graph.The following graph shows the percentage of family expenses in a city. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words to convey the information in the graph. 17.Housing is one of the most important issues concerning Chinese people now. The following graph shows the price of house in 1987 and in 1999 (Yuan per square meter). You are to write a composition within 35 minutes.You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET2.Housing is one of the most important issues concerning Chinese people now. The following graph shows the price of house in 1987 and in 1999 (Yuan per square meter). You are to write a composition within 35 minutes.You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET2. 18.情景：你于本周日在食堂外面捡到了一支黑色英雄牌钢笔。 任务： 请你用英语写一则50字左右的失物招领启事。内容包括： ·你捡到东西的地点。 ·钢笔的特征。 ·你的联系方式。 ·如果三天内没能联系我，失主就可以到失物招领处认领。 19.假定你是李明，你的英国朋友Dave与你在同一个城市工作。你去邀请他和你一起参观一个中国画展。他不在，请你根据以下要点给他写个留言条。要点：1介绍画展中国画历代名画展展期：本月8日18日地点：艺术博物馆2约定会面的地点和时间注意：词数80100。假定你是李明，你的英国朋友Dave与你在同一个城市工作。你去邀请他和你一起参观一个中国画展。他不在，请你根据以下要点给他写个留言条。要点：1介绍画展中国画历代名画展展期：本月8日18日地点：艺术博物馆2约定会面的地点和时间注意：词数80100。20.Interlocutor:Interlocutor:Now, Id like you to talk about something for about 3 minutes. Im just going to listen.(现在，我要你们两个谈大约3分钟的话，我来旁听。)Id like you to talk about these pictures.(我要你们谈谈这幅图片。)There are four pictures: (1) the portrait of Emperor Qinshihuang; (2) a procession led by Zhang Qian in Han Dynasty; (3) a traditional painting of beautiful women from Tang Dynasty; (4) Along the River During the Qhing-ming Festival.这儿有4幅图片：(1)秦始皇图像；(2)汉朝张骞出使西域；(3)唐代仕女图；(4)清明上河图Please talk to each other about what these pictures remind you of the Chinese history. You have about three minutes for this. so dont worry if I stop you and please speak clearly so that we can hear you, OK(下面由你们两人相互谈谈这幅图片让你们想到了什么中国历史，不必非得同意对方的观点。你们只有3分钟，如果我打断你们，不要紧张，请尽量讲清楚以便我们能听见，好吗)Candidates: (Approximately 3 minutes.)Interlocutor: Thank you. (Retrieve the picture sheet.)21.Interlocutor:Interlocutor:Now, Id like each of you to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Im going to give each of you a different picture and Id like you to talk about it. Candidate A, here is your picture: a boy with a bag of books. Please let Candidate B have a look at it.(现在，每个人分别有1分半钟的时间就不同的图片来单独发言。我会分别给你们一幅不同的图片。考生A，这是你的图片：一个小孩背着一大书包的书。请出示你的图片给考生B看一下。)Candidate B, Ill give you your picture in a minute. (考生B，一会儿我将给你你的图片。)Candidate A, Id like you to describe the picture and tell us what you think about it. Remember you have only about one and a half minutes for this, so dont worry if I interrupt you, OK(考生A，我要你描述一下这幅图片，告诉我们你的想法。你只有1分半钟。如果我打断你，不要担心，这很正常。)Candidate A: (Approximately one and a half minutes.)Interlocutor:Thank you. (Retrieve the picture.)Candidate B, is there anything else you would like to say about the picture (考生B，对这幅图，你还有什要补充的吗)Candidate B: (Approximately 30 seconds.)Interlocutor:Candidate B, here is your card: part-time jobs and study. Please let Candidate A have a look at it. (考生B，这是你的图片：兼职工作和学习。请把你的图片给考生A看一下。)(Hand over the picture to Candidate B.)(把图片递给考生B。)Candidate B, Id like you to describe the picture and tell us what you think of it. Remember you have only about one