2021福建英语专业八级考试考前冲刺卷.docx

2021福建英语专业八级考试考前冲刺卷本卷共分为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._ deals with the actual use of language as a social phenomenon and can be approached in ways.APsycholinguistics; twoBSociolinguistics; threeCPsycholinguistics; threeDSociolinguistics; two 2.We can infer from the first two paragraphs that the industrialists disregard environmental protection chiefly because _.Athey are unaware of the consequences of what they are doingBthey are reluctant to sacrifice their own economic interestsCtime has not yet come for them to put due emphasis on itDit is difficult for them to take effective measures 3.According to the text, why destruction of our natural resources and contamination of our food supply continue to occurAinevitable phenomenon of social developingBfew people are aware of itCthe tax exerted on manufacturer is too heavyDdifficulty in affixing legal responsibility on the people who caused the problem 4.Which of the following, according to the author, should play the leading role in the solution of environmental problemsALegislation and government intervention.BThe industrys understanding and support.CThe efforts of environmental health professionals.DThe cooperation of ecologists, environmental activists and conservationists. 5.The word tunnel-versioned (Line 2, Para.4) most probably means _.Anarrow-mindedBblind to the factsCshort-sightedDable to see only one aspect 6.Which of the following statements is trueAThat Negroes were docile was denied by the slaveholders.BThat Negroes were docile was not quite true.CThat Negroes were docile was a lie fostered by their masters.DThat Negroes were docile was sheer nonsense. 7.According to the passage what is unknown to many people is that _.Athe drip cup benefited light industry.Bthe truth about carver was twisted or concealed.Csugar-refining owes a lot to a Negro.Da Negro invented the frying pan. 8.The main task now facing ecologists, environmental activists and conservationists is _.Ato prevent pollution by legislation, economic incentives and persuasionBto arouse public awareness of the importance of environmental protectionCto take radical measures to control environmental pollutionDto improve the quality of life by enforcing environmental standards 9.From the passage we know that Negroes _.Ahave no self-respect.Bhave no history.Cneed to have an interest in history.Dneed to learn what they have done for America. 10.People are surprised to learn that _.ANegroes' achievements are not shown in history books.BPhillis Wheatley learned English.CNegroes are good at mathematics.DNegroes have a very long history in America. 11.How were the Negroes treated in the history booksA. They were ignored. B. They were condemned.B. They were belittled. D. They were praised. 12.The Enlightenment thinkers are deeply concerned about _.Awhat kinds of communities people are born intoBthe various traits of races and culturesCwhat makes people so variousDwhat brings people together 13.Which statement is not true, according to Enlightenment thinkersAPeople are first a human being, then a social memberBCommon humanity will conflict with the membership of a particular groupCHumanity is above the particularity of race, religion and so onDParticularism and its divisiveness dont belong to todays world 14.The Enlightenment thinkers see persons as "citizens of the world". That means _.Athey think people in the world should obey the same rulesBpeople shouldn't have their own religion and livesCpeople dont belong to any particular groupsDpeople should be ruled by the same laws 15.What is the difference between "salad bowls" and "melting pot"AThe difference between rationalism and materialismBthe former represents disintegration and the latter represents integrationCthe former emphasizes differences and individual identity, the latter emphasizes common humanityDThe former is for Enlightenment and the latter is opposed to Enlightenment 16.What are the authors present feelings about his or her childrenATheir behavior is improving.BThey are approaching a difficult age.CThey dont spend enough time at home.DThey are choosing strange friends. 17.Young people often feel that the age of eighteen is the _.Aright age to get marriedBgateway to happinessChardest part of lifeDbest time of life 18.Which of the following is TRUEAA pain can only be caused by physical harm.BSome people are complaining of a pain which does not exist.CA pain can be caused by psychogenic factors.DEducated people do not complain of nonexistent pain. 19.According to the passage, the proper way towards a pain is _.Ataking different medicinesBpaying no attention to itCvisiting famous physiciansDnone of the above 20.As soon as person gets "threshold pains", he should _.Atelephone the doctor immediatelyBfirst relieve the stress and tension which cause the painsCwait to let the pains reach a certain pointDtake pain-killer 21.Some people suffering from a pain do not go to hospital because _.Athey are horrified to get the bad newsBthey think no medicine is effectiveCthey think the pain will disappear as soon as you forget itDthey are too busy. 22._ is the central concern to Blakes concern in the Song of Innocence and Song of Experience.AchildhoodBwomanCpoetryDhappiness 23.Which band is from BritainAMLTRBBackstreetCM2MDU2 24.Which of the following ways of word-formation doesn't change the grammatical class of the stemsAcompoundBinflectionCderivationDcoinage 25.The main rivers parting in Britain run from _.Anorth to southBsouth to northCeast to westDwest to east 26.m, from the manner of articulation, it is _.AbilabialBplosiveCnasalDlatral 27.In 1964-1966, major resource of natural gas were discovered in the British sector of _.ANorth SeaBIrelandCWalesDLondon 28.The Franklin Roosevelt came into power in the period of _.ADepressionBWWCWW DCivil War 29.Distinctive sound refers to _.AallomorphBphonemeCphoneDminimal pairs 30.The Tale of Two Cities is about a story happened in time of _.ANapoleon WarBBritish Civil WarCWW DFrench Revolution 31.Shakespeares greatest tragedies are _.AHamlet, Othello, King Lear and MacbethBHamlet, Othello, King Lear and Romeo and JulietCHamlet, Carolinas, King Lear and MacbethDHamlet, Julius caesar, Othello and Macbeth 32.What is one of the classic marks of a prudent personAFully examining a situation.BSeeking help from others.CReaching out to others for counsel before acting.DMaking a judgement very slowly. 33.In this passage which word can function as a synonym for “discernment”ACaution.BPrudence.CCleverness.DPerception. 34.The auther is _.Atalking about the importance of prudence.Btalking about the necessity of caution.Ctalking about the significance of discernment.Dtrying to inform of how to distinguish the right from the wrong. 35.“size up” in the talk means _.Amake a correct measure ofBmake a considered estimate ofCmake a beautiful design ofDmake a quick understanding of 36.According to St Thomas Aquinas prudence is not _.Athe rudder virtue.Bsteering the others.Cthe virtue without which people are like someone adrift in a boat, tossed in this direction or that by the wind, the waves, and the current.Dthe virtue to rock the boat. 37.From the description of Zephaniah we can tell that he _.Awas physically a very big man.Bpreferred the lonely life of a sailor.Calways stayed at home.Dwas frugal and saved a lot of money. 38.The passage implies that _.Afew people attended the funeral.Bfishing is a secure vocation.Cthe island is densely populated.Dthe house belonged to the deceased. 39.According to the passage, the “best room” _.Ahas its many windows boarded up.Bhas had the furniture removed.Cis used only on formal and ceremonious occasions.Dis the busiest room in the house. 40.From the description of the kitchen we can infer that the house belongs to people who _.Anever have guests.Blike modem appliances.Care probably religious.Ddislike housework. 41.The author describes Orr's Island in a(n) _ manner.Aemotionally appealing, imaginativeBrational, logically preciseCfactually detailed, objectiveDvague, uncertain 42.When was James Michener bornA1990.B1907.C1908.D1905. 43.Which of the following is true according to the textAJames Michener is an industrious and successful writer, and also an industrious and successful philanthropist.BShortly before his death, James Michener wished he had his millions back.CJames Michener graduated from the University of Texas.DMichener gave generously to the writers whose styles were very similar to his. 44.The research reviewed in the passage suggest that _.Aremarried men live healthier lives.Bunmarried men have the longest life spans.Cwidowers have the shortest life spans.Dwidows are unaffected by their mates' death. 45.One of the results of grief mentioned in the passage is _.Aloss of friendships.Bdiminished socializing.Cvulnerability to disease.Dloss of appetite. 46.Which title is more appropriate to express the primary ideaAA Generous Writer.BA Joyful Philanthropist.CA Imaginative Philanthropist.DAn Unforgetable Benefactor. 47.Helsing speculates that husbands suffer from the death of a spouse because they are _.Aunprepared for independence.Bincapable of cooking.Cunwilling to talk.Ddissatisfied with themselves. 48.The passage states that while married couples can prepare for grieving by _.Abeing self- reliant.Bevading intimacy.Cdeveloping habits.Davoiding independence. 49.According to researchers, Richard Nixon's death was _.Acaused by his heart problems.Bindirectly linked to his wife's death.Cthe inevitable result of old age.Dan unexplainable accident. 50.The tone of this text is _.Adesperate and disgustingBdepressed and grievingCevil and curingDembarrassing and hopeless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 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页第 18 页 共 18 页