2022年北京公共英语考试考前冲刺卷.docx
2022年北京公共英语考试考前冲刺卷本卷共分为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.In the conflict between jobs and the environment, the author takes sides with those who are in favour of _.Aincreasing the annual catchBcreating more jobsCgetting greater fiscal profitabilityDconserving natural resources 2.The passage suggests that making less use of modem technology may _.Areduce pressure on fish populationsBthreaten the world's annual catchCincrease government's investmentDcost tens of thousands of fishermen's jobs 3.Paragraph 2 indicates that _.Amost of man's employment is from fishingBman can always turn to fishing for employmentCforty percent of Chileans live on fishing boats or shipsDfishing has been the biggest industry in Newfoundland 4.Which of the following does the author NOT expressAThe function of toys is to inspire play.BGood toys are very important to the children' s growth.CToys should be chosen according to children' s ages.DToys are still the main source of learning for a student. 5.The passage is about _.Athe importance of educationBthe importance of playCthe children' s speech developmentDthe relationship between play and study 6.Toys have several functions except_.Ahelping children to playBurging children to playCrecommending ways for children to playDasking children to play 7.The writer wants us to understand that a child_.Ahas to be taught how to playBlikes a toyCmatures through playDcan grow up with toys 8.The passage tells us that children are the most curious when they are about _.Afours years oldBsix years oldCone year oldDtwo years old 9.The passage tells us that_.Asugar is bad for the healthBthe use of sugar is habit formingCpeople need sugar to give them energyDsugar provides us with nothing useful 10.This passage is mainly concerned with_.Apeople' s growing interest in natural foodsBnatural food and health dietCthe importance of fibre in foodsDharmful effects of sugar 11.Food that is rich in organic matter_.Ahas been nourished by fertilizersBcontains vegetable matter that has not been consumedChas had chemicals and fertilizer added to itDcontains large quantifies of vitamins 12.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passageAChickens are fed on food which is little better than garbage.BChickens live in very crowded condition.CThe eggs chickens produce lack vitamins.DChickens are free to move about. 13.Which of the following is a reason for people' s growing interest in natural foodsAThey want to return to nature.BThey want to eat all kinds of foods.CNatural foods are very delicious.DThey are more health conscious. 14.Which of the following groups of people still differ in their views on diversityAManagers.BBusinessmen.CProfessors.DPoliticians. 15.According to the passage, diversity can be achieved in American society by_.Apromoting policies that provide skills to employeesBtraining more engineers, scientists and businessmenCexpanding the pool of potential employeesDproviding education for all regardless of race or sex 16.High corporate leaders seem to be in favor of promoting diversity so as to_.Alower the rate of unemploymentBwin equal political rightsCbe competitive in the world marketDsatisfy the demands of businessmen 17.The word "imperative" in the first paragraph most probably can be replaced by_.AremarkableBsuperficialCessentialDdebatable 18.Which of the following can be inferred from the passageAAmerican political circles will not accept diversity.BIt is unlikely that diversity will occur in the US media.CNo debate is heard about diversity in minorities.DMeritocracy can never be realized without diversity. 19.The word "undermine" (Para. 2) most probably means _.Ago belowBweakenCeffectDdestroy 20.It can be inferred from the passage that Seligman should be _.Aan optimistBa pessimistCa psychologistDthe writer of this passage 21.The example given about a young wife shows that _.Athe dividing line between optimists and pessimistsByoung women today suffer a lot in doing houseworkCmost of young wives are pessimistsDthe pessimists are used to thinking of everything negatively 22.Which of the following statements is TRUE of "my father"AMy father was an optimist.BMy father didn' t like to take any preventive measures.CMy father often visited doctors.DMy father was wise enough to mind his own health. 23."The boss is a jerk." These words are used here to show _.Ahow some bosses act displeasinglyBhow optimists explain some bad eventsChow pessimists think about the unhappy things around themDhow the writer suggests people should do when facing something unpleasant 24.Which of the following is not free to first-class passengers with this airlineASpecial meals.BCigarettes.CAlcoholic drinks.DGround transport. 25.Which of the statements concerning children' s fare is trueAChildren under two are charged 10% of the normal fare under any circumstances.BThe second child under two accompanying the same adult is charged 50 % of the normal fare.CA 12-year-old is charged 50% of the normal fare.DUnaccompanied children are charged the normal fare. 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.请以A Worried Mother为名给一家儿童日报写一封信,反映目前电视节目的情况。要点如下: 1科教类节目太少,暴力类节目太多; 2不能用儿童做广告,这样不利于孩子成长; 3不能随意改变著名的诗歌和成语。 注意: 词数100词左右。 2.Suppose you are the monitor of the class and your oral English teacher Professor Yang asked you to borrow a digital card to turn on the computer in Room 201 next Monday so that your class could watch movie there. Unfortunately, Room 201 wont be available for you. You are writing to tell him about that and ask him whether Room 203 would be okay. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "David" instead. You do not need to write the address. 3.Below are three pictures showing the changes taken place in writing letters between 1978 and 2008. Look at the pictures and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points: 1. A description of the pictures. 2. Your feelings about it. 4.请你根据提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报导,并阐述手机给人们生活所带来的利与弊。(1)到2002年底中国手机拥有量为20万部;(2)到2005年中国手机的拥有量已达到了30万部;(3)方便,随时、随地联系;(4)许多功能满足不同要求,如发短信、上网等;(5)接到打错的电话并为之付费;(6)电磁辐射(radiation)有害健康。注意:1词数100左右,开头已为你写好;2字迹清楚。As you can see, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China.请你根据提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报导,并阐述手机给人们生活所带来的利与弊。(1)到2002年底中国手机拥有量为20万部;(2)到2005年中国手机的拥有量已达到了30万部;(3)方便,随时、随地联系;(4)许多功能满足不同要求,如发短信、上网等;(5)接到打错的电话并为之付费;(6)电磁辐射(radiation)有害健康。注意:1词数100左右,开头已为你写好;2字迹清楚。As you can see, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China.5.请你写一封投诉信,你于2006年买了一台打字机,但没用几天就坏了。你带这台打字机来到了ABC商店,但ABC商店让你们等了数月才修好。但六个月后,这台打字机又坏了,信中请你注明你的打字机的型号及投诉要求。 要求字数在120150字之间。 表达清楚。 6.There has been a discussion recently on the issue in a newspaper. Write an essay to the newspaper to1) show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the picture below,2) give a specific example, and3) give your suggestion as to the best way to show love.You should write about 200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.You should write about 200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.7.You are given a picture and required to describe the scene you can see in it with the title Inside and Outside. Make reference to the following points:1) a description of the picture2) your comment on this phenomenon3) your composition should be no less than 120 wordsYou are given a picture and required to describe the scene you can see in it with the title Inside and Outside. Make reference to the following points:1) a description of the picture2) your comment on this phenomenon3) your composition should be no less than 120 words 8.You have read the following magazine advertisement in which an American girl is looking for pen-friends and you want to get in touch with her.·Name: Andy Lewis·Age: 21·Interest: collecting coins, stamps and postcards, learning foreign languages.·All letters will be answered.·Address: 20 Staten Street, Eylandt, DF8 3LF, USAWrite a letter to her (Andy Lewis), telling her about:1) your family2) your schooling or work3) your hobbiesYou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Li Ping" instead. You neednt write the address.You have read the following magazine advertisement in which an American girl is looking for pen-friends and you want to get in touch with her.·Name: Andy Lewis·Age: 21·Interest: collecting coins, stamps and postcards, learning foreign languages.·All letters will be answered.·Address: 20 Staten Street, Eylandt, DF8 3LF, USAWrite a letter to her (Andy Lewis), telling her about:1) your family2) your schooling or work3) your hobbiesYou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Li Ping" instead. You neednt write the address.9.IWrite an essay of about 120 words on Science and Technology Have Come into Our Houses. Refer to the following points:/I (1) Science and technology have come into our houses. (2) Science and technology make people live conveniently. (3) How to advocate learning science and technology. 10.IYou have bought a new computer. But you find something is wrong with it in one week. You write a letter to the manager of the store to complain about it./I (1) Tell the manager when and where you bought the computer. (2) Tell him whats wrong with the computer. (3) Whats your idea and how to contact you. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Wang Lin" instead. You do not need to write the address. 11.假定你是李华,你打算在五一节期间去北看你的英国朋友Mike,请你根据下面的日程安排,给他写封信,告诉他你的行程。注意:1. 词汇80-100;2. 开头语已为你写好。April 15thDear Mike,I thought I’d write a letter to tell you about my trip over to Beijing.假定你是李华,你打算在五一节期间去北看你的英国朋友Mike,请你根据下面的日程安排,给他写封信,告诉他你的行程。注意:1. 词汇80-100;2. 开头语已为你写好。April 15thDear Mike,I thought I’d write a letter to tell you about my trip over to Beijing.12.Directions: Suppose youre a deputy manager of a firm. You are required to write a memorandum, suggesting reducing monthly meetings. 13.Write an essay of about 120 words on Science and Technology Have Come into Our Houses. Refer to the following points: 1. Science and technology have come into our houses 2. Science and technology make people live convenient 3. How to advocate learning science and technology 14.Examiner: Good morning. Can I have your mark sheets, please Thank you. My name is. and this is my colleague. He/She is not going to talk to you, but he/she is just going to listen to us. So your name is. and . Thank you. First of all, wed like to know something about yourselves, so Im going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B. ) Now. (say the name of the candidate and ask questions) Hometown · Where are you from · How long have you lived there · How does your hometown compare with. (place where the candidate is currently living) Family · What about your family · Could you tell us something about your family Work/study · What do you do in. (the candidates hometown), and do you work or study (If the candidate is already working) · What does your work involve · Is your job something you had always wanted to do · How long do you think you will stay in this job (If the candidate is still at school, college or university) · What are your favorite subjects at school What exactly are you studying · What type of work are you hoping to do in the future · What qualifications will you need to achieve 15.Examiner: Now, in this part of the test Im going to give each of you a list of three different topics. Id like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes. When (say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking, Id like (say the name of Candidate B) to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking. All right Here are your topics. (Hand over the Topic Card to A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate. ) Now you have a minute to prepare. All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please (When Candidate A finishes) Thank you. Now, (say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A) some questions (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the examiner. ) Now, (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please Thank you. Now, (say the name of Candidate A), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the examiner. ) Thank you. This is the end of the test. Topic Card A a. Advertisement Is advertisement a good or evil b. TV What kind of TV show do you like c. Lifestyle What are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents Topic Card B a. Discipline How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests b. Pollution What are the main causes of pollution c. Environment What is the relationship between man and environment 16.Topic: Development of Cars Examiner. Now (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B ) here is a list of causes for the development of cars. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. ) What do you think are the main causes of the development of cars Id like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you m