2021天津公共英语考试考前冲刺卷（7）.docx

2021天津公共英语考试考前冲刺卷（7）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.Which of the following conclusions can't be drawn from the passageAThe U. S. Postal Service had less than 1,100 branches in California a few decades before.BThe profit of the Bank of America has been reducing since the 1980s.CThe prospect of the Bank of America is not quite promising.DMoral problem is also a factor that leads to the decline of the Bank of America. 2.Which of the following is NOT the reason for which Bank of America thrivedAIt's turf - California was a state with a large number of population.BThe economic environment that was controlled by the government.CIts deposit rate was higher than that of other banks.DIts large amount of branches. 3.According to the passage, New York's Citibank _.Ais a dark horse in the field of bankingBhas been growing in a moderate wayChas been making efforts to conquer the markets of Bank of AmericaDhas more branches than Bank of America now 4.The phrase "mammoth bureaucracy" in Paragraph 4 refers to _.Aits expensive overheadBits large amount of branchesCits long historyDcorruption of its leaders 5.Now the most important factor for a bank to win in competition seems to be _.Ahigher deposit rateBflexibility of capitalChigh banking honorsDsupport of the government 6.The word "sole" in paragraphl is closest in meaning to which of the following wordAonlyBsingleCsolemnDsignificant 7.It can be inferred from the passage that_.AHarold Strauss and his wife both earns a good living.BRaymond Carver earns his living by writing short stories.CThe money devoted by Harold Strauss and his wife would quickly drain out.DDiane Johnson and Robert Stone are not professional editors like Harold Strauss. 8.What is one of the significant advantages of the Academy-Institute awards mentioned in the passageAThey have a steady subsidization from the public.BThey are often given to infamous artists.CThey allow new voices and opinions.DThey make great contribution to the progress of will-being artists. 9.The passage shows that the author's attitude toward these awards is_.Ainterested.Bindifferent.Capproval.Dsuspicious. 10.What is the main idea of the passageAAward -winning works of literature.BAn organization that supports the arts.CIntroduce some awards in literature and arts.DPublic patrons of the arts. 11.It can be inferred from the passage that silversmiths and articles coppersmiths in colonial America were similar in which of the following waysAThe amount of social prestige they had.BThe techniques they used.CThe consumers they served.DThe practicality of goods they made. 12.The word "exalted" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_.Aunusual.Bprominence.Chigh.Dsuperior. 13.In colonial America, where did coppersmiths usually obtain the material to make copper articlesAFrom their own mines.BFrom importers.CFrom customers.DIt is unknown from this article. 14.According to the passage, which of the following was probably true about copper in the coloniesAThe copper used by colonists was not effective in conducting heat.BThe copper items created by colonial coppersmiths were not skillfully made.CThere were no local copper mines from which copper could be obtained.DThe copper there is not proper to be made into embellishments. 15.The next part of the passage would most probably deal with _.ASome information about the coppersmith.BThe similarities and differences between coppersmith and silversmith.CSome other outcomes with the expanding of merchant class.DThe disappear of traditional jobs as coppersmith and silversmith. 16.The passage primarily concerns which of the followingATypes of fossils found in different climates.BSome physical character of fossils.CConditions favorable to the preservation of fossils.DHow fossils are preserved. 17.It can be inferred that a condition that favors fossilization when volcanic ash falls to Earth is_.Aquick burial.Bcold storage.Cquick temperature change.Dlack of water 18.Which of tile following is LEAST likely to be found as a fossil, assuming that all are buried rapidlyAa dinosaur.Ba woolly mammoth.Ca human ancestor.Da worm. 19.Which of the following is NOT true of the environments in which fossils are foundAVery different environments can favor fossilization.BThere are few environments in which fossils are protected.CEnvironments that favor fossilization always have similar characters.DEnvironments that favor fossilization can sometimes support large populations of animals. 20.The word "exposed" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_.Aphotographed.Buncovered.Clocated.Dappeared. 21.What the author tries to suggest may best be interpreted as _.A"All the wit in the world is not in one head."B"There are two sides to every question."C"It's no use crying over spilt milk."D"Seeing is believing." 22.The reactions of the scientific circles to the new reports can be best described as that of_.Apuzzlement.Balarm.Camazement.Ddisinterest. 23.It is evident that, in speculating about twisting effects, Nodland and Ralslon focused mainly on_.Aunconventional measurement instruments.Bassumptions and deductions.Creferences to scientific literature.Ddiscrimination against basic doctrines. 24.The departure of the splendid Hale-Bopp comet is mentioned_.Ato honor the contributions of Hale-Bopp.Bto introduce to the topic of new report on cosmic matters.Cto challenge the basic tenets of astronomy.Dto recount the reactions of the public to the comet. 25.Polarized light is a probably phenomenon characterized by its _.Arotational symmetry.Bcharged particles.Cradiation flashes.Dfrequent twists. 26.If it had not been for the storm we _ much earlier.Ashould arriveBshould have arrivedCwould arriveDmight arrive 27."What do you want from the supermarket, Mary ""Oh, I just need some toothpaste and _."Aa little bit of other thingsBa couple of other thingsCa few of some other thingsDsome other little things 28._ information, it can also store the information as fast as it is gathered.ANot only an electronic computer can gatherBNot only can gather an electronic computerCNot only can an electronic computer gatherDNot only gather an electronic computer 29.I would like to know _ she is an elected official or an appointed one.AifBwhyChowDwhen 30.My neighbor _ the piano; he usually practices at about this time.Aused to practiceBwould practiceCis practicingDpracticed 31.Mr. Grace ran all the way up to the lecture room only _ that the lecture was over 15 minutes ago.Ato findBfindingCfoundDfinds 32.Were it not for television, we _ things that are happening in other places.Acan not seeBwill not seeCcould not seeDdid not see 33.I should very much like to have gone to the party but I _.Aam not invitedBwas not invitedCam not being invitedDshall not be invited 34.Water power stations are built _ there are big water falls.Ain whichBthatCin thatDwhere 35.These machines _ on sale the day after tomorrow.Aare being putBare to putCwill putDare to be put 36._, Wilson went to school on time.ABy a ruleBFor a ruleCAs a ruleDAs the rule 37.Red and Black _ full of well-chosen words.AareBhaveCwereDis 38.There is such a rapid increase in the number of private cars as to _ a gas shortage.AcausingBcauseCcausedDbeing caused 39._ the heavy rain we stayed at home the whole morning.AOwing toBBut forCInstead ofDDue of 40.The Mayan calendar far more accurate than the European calendars of the time most probably because _.Athe Mayan numbers enabled the Mayan priests to study planetsBthe European countries had no interest in founding a calendarCthe European calendars of the time probably were made by a guess workDthe year was divided into 18 months of 20 days each with five days left over 41._ helped them to live a better life than most people of that time.AThe knowledge of timeBThe knowledge of toolsCThe knowledge of about nature and the worldDThe knowledge of numbers 42.This article may be taken from _.Aa magazineBa literature bookCan art bookDa historical book 43.Which of the following statements is trueAThe Spanish arrived in Mexico long before the Maya civilization.BNow, many of the ancient Mayan cities and temples can be visited by visitors.CThe Mayan priests developed a system for measuring accurately.DIn the 1500s the Maya left their villages and beautiful cities. 44.This article is mainly about _.Athe Mayan calendar and the ancient Mayan buildingsBthe Mayan Indians and the Mayan calendarCthe intelligent Maya and their many achievementsDthe ancient Mayan cities and temples 45.The title of this article most probably is _.AFingerprint EvidenceBFingerprint and ComputerCThe Mistakes of FingerprintingDFingerprint Matching 46.The technology of fingerprints _.Awill be used widely in people's work and lifeBalways worksCare used to help scientists to compete in their computer researchesDhelped the FBI to keep track of the terrorist of the March 2004 bombing at a train station in Madrid 47.Which of the following sentences is true according to this articleAThe Oregon lawyer was arrested because his fingerprints were found near the scene of the terrorist attack.BWhat happened to Brandon Mayfield also happened to some other people.CPolice officers often use fingerprints successfully to catch the very criminals they wanted.DA fingerprint scan have already been a ticket for an individual to get into a building. 48."The cost of a wrong decision is very high" means that _.Athe government pays a lot of money to computer scientistBfingerprints have a role not just in crime solving but also in everyday lifeCthe catching of the terrorists is rather expensiveDthe suffering of the incorrect suspect is great and the government should be responsible for it 49.Which of the following statements is not true according to your readingAPlacing a piece of tissue paper between each layer of clothing will help prevent wrinkling.BYou must stuff your shoes with underwear or socks and other valuables so they won't be crushed during your travels.CPack each item one at a time in a clockwise direction.DCheck with the Transportation Security Administration to verify that the items you are carrying on the plane are allowed onto the aircraft. 50.Which of the following is the best title for the aboveAHealth.BMoney, Documents, Passports.CPacking.DSecurity.第19页 共19页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页第 19 页 共 19 页