2022年广西公共英语考试模拟卷（1）.docx

2022年广西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.The title that suits the passage best is _.AAutomobile and EconomyBAutomobile and the EnvironmentCThe Problems with the AutomobileDAdvantages and Disadvantages of the Automobile 2.According to the passage, the average number of people killed annually in traffic accidents around the world is _.A18 millionB250,000Chalf of the world's populationD60 million 3.A serious environmental problem resulting from automobiles is _.Atragic loss of lifeBtraffic jamsCair pollutionDmental stress 4.A conclusion we cannot safely draw (based upon this passage) about the author's life in 1926 is that _.Ahe was unmarriedBhe was miserable about having his plays rejectedChe lived in a house like all the other houses around himDhe started his first novel 5.We may conclude, in regard to the author's development as a writer, that his father _.Amade an important contributionBinsisted that he choose writing as a careerCopposed his becoming a writerDinsisted that he read Hamlet in order to learn how to be a writer 6.The author really started on his way to become a writer _.Awhen he was in high schoolBwhen he was studying at HarvardCwhen he lived in LondonDafter he entered college 7.The author believes that he became a writer mostly because of _.Ahis special talentBhis father' s teaching and encouragementChis study at HarvardDa hidden urge within him 8.The author _.Abegan to think of becoming a writer at HarvardBhad always been successful in his writing careerCwent to Harvard to learn to write playsDworked as a newspaper man before becoming a writer 9.Myths are early science because they _.Aexplain the natural eventsBteach about the historyChave nothing to do with religionDreflect people' s expectations 10.In every myth, _.Athere is a connection with some natural eventBthere is not necessarily an attempt to explain an event in natureCthere are angry gods and goddessesDthere exists some religious teaching 11.According to the passage, the story of Pygmalion and Galatea _.Ahas something to do with the explanation of natureBis pure entertainmentChas something to do with scienceDis closely related to religion 12.The author believes that myths _.Ahave nothing to do with religionBcontain very modern ideasCare pure entertainment with no religious contentDhave to do with science, religion and entertainment 13.The author, in regard to modern ideas on myth _.Ais impressed and agrees with themBrefuses to accept any of themCadds to them new points of viewDnone of the above 14.The phrase" token economies" ( Para. 5 ) probably refers to _.Aways to develop economyBsystems of rewarding studentsCapproaches to solving problemsDmethods of improving performance 15.Which of the following can best raise students' creativity according to Robert EisenbergerAAssigning them tasks they have not dealt with before.BAssigning them tasks which require inventiveness.CGiving them rewards they really deserve.DGiving them rewards they anticipate. 16.Psychologists are divided with regard to their attitudes toward _.Athe choice between spiritual encouragement and monetary rewardsBthe amount of monetary rewards for student' creativityCthe study of relationship between actions and their consequencesDthe effects of external rewards on students' performance 17.It can be inferred from the passage that major universities are trying to tighten their grading standards because they believe _.Arewarding poor performance may kill the creativity of studentsBpunishment is more effective than rewardingCfailing uninspired students helps improve their overall academic standardsDdiscouraging the students' anticipation for easy rewards is a matter of urgency 18.What is the response of many educators to external rewards for their studentsAThey have no doubts about them.BThey have doubts about them.CThey approve of them.DThey avoid talking about them. 19.The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can _.Abetter control the whole negotiation processBeasily find new approaches to meet market needsCfast-forward their proposals to headquartersDeasily make friends with businesspeople abroad 20.With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, businesspeople _.Ahave to get familiar with modern technologyBare gaining more economic benefits from domestic operationsCare attaching more importance to their overseas businessDare eager to work overseas 21.What is the author's attitude toward high-tech communications equipment A Critical. C Indifferent. B Prejudiced. D Positive.AWhat is the author's attitude toward high-tech communications equipmentBCritical.CPrejudiced.DIndifferent.EPositive. 22.According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations in employing people todayAConnections with businesses overseas.BAbility to speak the client's language.CTechnical know-how.DBusiness experience. 23.In this passage, "out of sight and out of mind" ( Lines 2 -3,Para. 3)probably means _.Abeing unable to think properly for lack of insightBbeing totally out of touch with business at homeCmissing opportunities for promotion when abroadDleaving all care and worry behind 24.What can be inferred from the passageAHappenings that go unnoticed deserve more attention.BIn a series of misfortunes the third one is usually the most serious.CPeople tend to make use of evidence that supports their own beliefs.DBelievers of misfortunes happening in threes are cautious in interpreting events. 25.The word" courtesy" ( Para. 4 Line 6 ) probably means _.Agood mannersBappropriate speechCfriendly relationsDsatisfactory service 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.你参加市教育局组织的英语演讲竞赛(English Speech Contest)获得一等奖。给你的英语教师Miss Wang写封信，你的信应包括以下要点： 1向Miss Wang报告获奖喜讯； 2简要介绍本次竞赛情况和你演讲稿的内容； 3向Miss Wang表示感谢，谢谢她平时对你的悉心指教。 注意：开头语已为你写好。 21 December, 2007 Dear Miss Wang, I am so excited to tell you that . 2.情景： 你是小明，是公司经理，秘书小范刚出去吃午饭，你突然接到上级部门电话，要你马上去一趟，要谈有关职员方面的问题。 任务： 请你用英语给秘书写一张50词左右的便条。告诉她： ·你何时回公司。 ·让她通知公司人员下午何时何地开会。 ·你在会上要谈什么。 便条写在主观题答题卡上该题的序号后。请用下面格式。 Miss Fan， Xiao Ming 3.ITourism is one of the great promising industries of the last few years. In most countries there are official organizations to encourage tourists. In fact, very often the ordinary people are worse off becomes the presence of large numbers of tourists means that the price of food becomes too expensive for poor people in the tourist cities./I In your essay, give your views on the pros and cons of tourism.You should write 160 - 200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2/I 4.You have received the invitation below, but you will not be able to attend the party. Write a letter to Mr. Smith, explaining the reason why you cannot go and how you plan to make up for it. Mr. and Mrs. Smith request the presence of Mr. Wang Lin On the occasion of their10th Wedding Anniversary on October 24th , Saturday, at 7 pmR. S. V. P. THE PARK HOTEL, NANJING ROAD, SHANGHAI You should write approximately 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. 5.Below is a photo showing primary school students receiving military training. Look at the photo and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1) a description of the photo2) your comment on such training programs for childrenBelow is a photo showing primary school students receiving military training. Look at the photo and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1) a description of the photo2) your comment on such training programs for children6.Study the following table carefully and write an essay based on the outline below: (1) Describe the table. (2) Possible reasons for changes. 7.It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too academic in orientation and that it would be more usefulfor children to learn about practical matters such as home management，work and interpersonal skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree You should write no less than 250 words. 8.In short, a leader of the new school contends, the scientific revolution, as we call it, was largely the improvement and invention and use of a series of instruments that expanded the reach of science in innumerable direction. 9.Over the years, tools and technology themselves as a source of fundamental innovation have largely been ignored by historians and philosophers of science. 10.Galileos greatest glory was that in 1609 he was the first person to turn the newly invented telescope on the heavens to prove that the planets revolve around the sun rather than around the earth. 11.Whether the Government should increase the financing of pure science at the expense of technology or vice versa often depends on the issue of which is seen as the driving force. 12.Directions: For this part you are allowed thirty-five minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Cope with Personal Crisis. You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline below:1.The causes of personal crisis.2. Ways to deal with personal crisis.Directions: For this part you are allowed thirty-five minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Cope with Personal Crisis. You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline below:1.The causes of personal crisis.2. Ways to deal with personal crisis.13.Science moves forward ,they say, not so much through the insights of great men of genius as because of more ordinary things like improved techniques and tool. 14.假设你是王林，是东南大学的一名学生。请围绕“构建和谐社会”(build a harmonious society)这一主题，依照提示向全市学生写一封英文倡议书。内容包括： (1)人与社会的和谐； (2)人与人的和谐； (3)人与自然的和谐。 注意：词数100词左右。 15.IYou have read on article in a magazine which states, "To join WTO means many challenges that China will face. When China has fully opened its markets to the WTO member countries, most of the existing enterprises will close down as a result of the international competition." Write an article entitled BWTO Means Chances as Well as Challenges/B 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 include an example. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2./I 16.You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Describe the information shown below in your own words. What implications do the indicators have for the countries You should write at least 150 words. 17.Directions: Giving advice. Give advice to a foreign friend who would like to visit your pa/t of China. Give advice about the following subjects: When and how to travel: what to bring; how long to stay; weather; health and medicine; which places to visit; what to buy; etc. You can practise the language that you have studied in Lesson 76. 18.BDirections:/BI You are asked to write 160200 words under the title of The Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Tutoring. You should base your composition on the outline given in English below:/I BOutline:/BI 1) Advantages of private tutoring 2) Disadvantages of private tutoring 3) My general opinions toward the pros and cons of private tutoring/I 19.请写一个备忘录。你是职业训练员李明，你在2006年7月1日给主管赵亮就在大连所举办的培训课程事宜写一个备忘录，希望他能批准你在7月9日至20日前往大连参加主题为“电子教室”的培训，估计此次培训的费用总计为5000元，包括旅费、食宿费。字数在100字左右。 20.Suppose you borrowed a novel from your friend Jane. However, after several days you suddenly found that you lost it. Write a letter of apology to Jane. Your letter should include: 1) How did you lose it 2) Whats your feeling and solution You should write approximately 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. 21.Below is a table showing the killers in every 100 deaths in a city during the last three decades. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points: 1) the distribution of killers in different decades and the general trend in these decades 2) the possible reasons for the distribution of these killers in the city BKillers in Every 100 Deaths/BPeriodCancerHeart disease Traffic AccidentsOther Causes 1970s21167381980s282615311990s27272125 BTHIS IS THE END OF THE TEST./B 22.For this part, you are allowed 35 minutes to write a composition based on the graph below. Remember that your composition should be written according to the following outline: (1) Rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph. (2) Possible reason (s) for the decline of car accidents in the city. (3) Your predictions of what will happen this year. You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET2.For this part, you are allowed 35 minutes to write a composition based on the graph below. Remember that your composition should be written according to the following outline: (1) Rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph. (2) Possible reason (s) for the decline of car accidents in the city. (3) Your predictions of what will happen this year. You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET2. 23.Suppose you are invited to a party at Nancys home but you cant attend it because you will have an exam on the same day. Write a letter of apology to Nancy. Your letter should include: 1) your apology and the reason 2) your suggestion