2021年贵州公共英语考试真题卷（3）.docx

2021年贵州公共英语考试真题卷（3）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.The author uses the expression "those babies" in the second paragraph to refer to high heels _.Ato show their fragile characteristicsBto indicate their feminine featuresCto show women's affection for themDto emphasize their small size 2.What makes women blind to the deceptive nature of high heelsAThe multi-functional use of high heels.BTheir attempt to show off their status.CThe rich variety of high heel styles.DTheir wish to improve their appearance. 3.The author's chief argument against high heels is that _.Athey pose a threat to lawnsBthey are injurious to women's healthCthey don't necessarily make women beautifulDthey are ineffective as a weapon of defense 4.The GTE's example shows that _.Aefficient technology is cost-effectiveBmany meetings in a company are unnecessaryCmany positions like that of a typist can be done away withDit doesn't cost much to automate the facilities of a company 5.In the first paragraph, the author quotes Straussmann's words in order to make clear _.Athe importance of communicative capability in businessBthe need for people of higher positions in a companyCthe importance of assigning people to proper positionsDthe necessity for people in higher positions to know information science 6.Which of the following might be the result from the use of efficient technology in corporationsAThe quantity of products will be considerably increased.BThe cost of computers will be decreased.CThe per document cost of information processing will be reduced.DThe newest information will be easier to obtain. 7.According to this passage, what is the most expensive resource in a corporationAProduct.BHuman resource.CRaw materials.DClients of the corporation. 8.By saying "With Mars the scientific stakes are arguably higher than they have ever been" in the fourth paragraph, the author means that _.Awith Mars the risks involved are much greater than any previous space venturesBin the ease of Mars, the rewards of scientific exploration can be very highCin the case of Mars, much more research funds are needed than ever beforeDwith Mars, scientists argue, the fundamental interests of science are at issue 9.At present, a probable inducement for countries to initiate large-scale space ventures is _.Ainternational cooperationBnationalistic reasonsCscientific researchDlong-term profits 10.What is the main goal of sending human missions to MarsATo find out if life ever existed there.BTo see if humans could survive there.CTo prove the feasibility of large-scale space ventures.DTo show the leading role 6f science in space exploration. 11.Today's corporate executive officers resemble the industrialists and agriculturists in the past in their realization of _.Athe essential roles of the workers in turning out more productsBthe importance of information to a company's developmentCthe importance of technology leading to high employee productivityDthe necessity of providing employees with a comfortable environment 12.The passage tells us that proof of life on Mars would _.Amake clear the complex chemistry in the development of lifeBconfirm the suggestion that bacterial fossils travelled to Earth on a meteoriteCreveal the kind of conditions under which life originatesDprovide an explanation why life is common in the universe 13.According to the passage, the chief purpose of explorers in going to unknown places in the past was _.Ato display their country's military mightBto accomplish some significant scienceCto find new areas for colonizationDto pursue commercial and state interests 14.- It isn't my bike. Whose is it - It's _.AA heBB himCC his 15.Of all the boys in the class, Steven is _.AA the tallestBB the tallerCC tall 16.When I got to the railway station, the train _.AA leftBB had leftCC has left 17.My father sent me _ stamps last week.AA two hundreds forty twoBB two hundreds and forty-twoCC two hundred and forty-two 18.Lucy can run as _ as Jim.AA more quicklyBB quickerCC quickly 19.Could you _ the baby while I go out shopping, pleaseAA look atBB seeCC watch 20.The Johnsons have been on holiday _ the end of June.AA sinceBB forCC at 21.She looked at her mother and her face _.AA turned redBB lostCC Was sorry 22.It's cold outside. You'd better _ your coat.AA to put onBB put onCC are putting 23.I'm sure it won't work. Can't you come up with a _ ideaAA bestBB betterCC good 24.I usually buy _ newspaper on my way to work.AA anBB aCC the 25.The nurse is very fired, _ she is still working very hard.AA andBB butCC so 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.Part B 2.Part B 3.Part A 4.Part A 5.Part A 6.Part B 7.Part B 8.情景： 你是小明，丢了一本书。 任务： 请你用英语写一张50字左右的寻物启事，应写： (1)书在哪里丢的。 (2)这本书对你很重要。 (3)捡到者应怎样和你联系。 写便条,请用下面格式： Notice Xiao Ming 9.Write a letter to a publishing house asking for information on a book about American culture. You want to know what the price is, when it is going to be published, whether there is a discount for group order and what is about the postageYou should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Li Ping" instead. You do not need to write the address. 10.For this part, you are to write a composition on the topic; Peasants in China. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline below：Peasants in China1) The present situation of peasants;2) The reasons for this situation;3) Some measures to be taken to tackle these problems. 11.Write a letter to the Economics Department in London University in which to apply for the MS course of Economics and Statistics. In this letter, tell them: (1) Where you get the information of this subject; (2) Your experience; (3) Why you choose this subject. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Xiao Xin" instead. You do not need to write the address. 12.For this part, you are required to write a composition on the topic of "Are Pets Good For Mankind" You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the outline given below: (1) Pet-keeping is beneficial to people in several ways; (2) Economically, keeping-pet seems to be a kind of waste; (3) Your opinion about pets. 13.情景： 王华是你儿子，小宁是他的同班同学。小宁来电话要找王华，可是他不在。 任务： 给王华写一个50字左右的电话记录，告诉他： ·明天，他们班要去红星农场帮助农民摘苹果； ·请穿上旧衣服； ·早晨九点在校门口集合； ·不要迟到。 格式： From: To: Date: march, 15th Time: 9:00 a. m. Message: Dear, 14.情景：明天是星期天。按照计划，你们班准备组织同学们进行参观和植树活动。请你以班长的身份，通知同学们参加。 任务：请你用英语写一则50字左右的通知，告诉同学们： (1)明天上午8点钟在校门口集合； (2)上午参观美术馆，下午到公园植树； (3)天气预报有雨，自备雨具。 请用下面格式：NoticeAttention please， Monitor of Class Two 2007/10/11 15.情景： 你是王方，因为你不慎丢失了自己的录音带。你向英语老师Mr. Green借牛津英语课文录音带 (tape of Oxford English)翻录一下。 任务： 请你用英语给Mr. Green写一张50字左右的短信，包括以下内容： *说明借录音带原因。 *保证两天后归还。 *请老师次日上课时带给你，并答应小心爱护。 请用下面格式。Dear Mr. Green, Wang Fang 16.情景： 你是小明。假如你是商店的营业员，张芳上次来买裙子，有她的尺寸，但是没有绿色的。张芳就向你预定了一件，现在货已到。 任务： 给张芳写一张50字左右的便条，内容包括： (1)张芳上次曾经来你店买过裙子，但是没有买到合适的。 (2)上次要买的裙子已经到货。 (3)问她什么时候来买。 (4)来之前请先打个电话。 写便条,请用下面格式： Dear Zhang Fang， Xiao Ming 17.情景： 你的美国朋友Lucy给你寄来一本英语书。 任务： 请你用英语给她写一封50字左右的短信。内容包括： ·告诉她何时收到书的； ·你认为这本书怎么样； ·你目前正在忙什么； ·询问她何时会再来中国。 请用下面的格式。Dear Lucy, . Li Yan 18.You are about to be interviewed for a secretary post. But because of some unforeseen reason, you cant be at the interview as planned. Write to the prospective employer to apologize and ask to be interviewed at a different time. You should write approximately 100 words with the title of Interview at a different time. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Zhang Hua" instead. You do not need to write the address. 19.Write a composition on the topic Keeping Pets. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline given below. 1. 宠物对主人的陪伴 2. 宠物对主人忠诚 3. 但是宠物也会给人带来困扰和烦恼 20.Candidate A 1. Whats your opinion on Shanghai 2. If you have 15 days off, what will you do Candidate B 3. Do you have any hobby 4. Do you get along well with your colleagues 21.Picture: 1. a white-collar 2. a driver 3. a doctor 4. a teacher Talk about your own job. 22.Picture 1: Picture 2: 23.情景： 我校学生王华明重病住院，需要手术。因该生家境贫寒，无法支付医疗费用(medical(医学的，医疗的)cost)我们号召大家支援，数额不限。 任务：以校长的名义写一份书面通知。内容为： 情况介绍。 请把钱交给班主任。 班主任必须在星期五以前交到校长办公室。 请用下面格式。 NOTICE Presidents Office 24.根据所给情景，用英语写一张50字左右的便条。 李大为告诉王东，他要请王东去听音乐会，但把票忘在书桌上了。他急着回去拿票。叫王东先去，一小时后在剧院门口等他。 请用下列格式。Dear Wang Dong, Li Dawei 25.情景： 你想请Jack去参加你的聚会，但他不在家。 任务；给Jack留张约50字的便条，告诉他： 你到他家来过； 请他去参加你的party； 聚会时间。第15页 共15页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页第 15 页 共 15 页