2022年湖北公共英语(Pets)考试模拟卷.docx

2022年湖北公共英语(Pets)考试模拟卷本卷共分为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.What benefits do touring bring to the performerAHe gets a chance to get acquainted win performers from other companies.BHis performance is always remembered by the audience.CHe can try different new performances in different places creatively.DHe has a chance to establish long-staling performer-audience 'relation ship. 2.At the first stage of film development, the film producers were unwillingly to have the actors' names being given in films, fearing that _.Athe actors would become known and might demand more holidaysBthe actors would become known and ask for more payCthe actors would go away from themDthe actors would go abroad 3.Pictures of parades shown in the first films went on for no more than _.Aone minuteBa whole hourC20 minutesDabout two minutes 4.In the early 20th century films were _.Anot of the same sorts as shown in England nowBof the same kinds as shown in France nowCof the same sorts as shown in America nowDso as to the same kinds as shown in Canada before 5.It was not until 1903 that people used a new method of making films by _.Adelaying themBlinking the scenes together in a storyCshowing them fasterDputting the scenes upside-down 6.In Paragraph 3, “may hit store shelves” probably means _.Amay be kept in a storehouse before the new digital TVs are shippedBmay be placed on shelves in a warehouseCmay be purchased in shopsDmay be shown on the store shelves for demonstration 7.The last paragraph says that _.Ayou can view more programs with a digital TVBa football game can be shot with 20 camerasCeverything you want will appear on the screenDbroadcasters should consider it their duty to send out different versions of the same program for custom-viewing 8.The following qualities are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT _Ainterference-free picturesBa richer colorCa wider screenDgood reception of signals 9.What is the author's opinion about the new TVAYou can wait for a while until the price drops.BSeveral new qualities make the new TV worth the high price.CThe price is too high because, technologically speaking, the new TV is not entirely new.DThe new TV sells for 1,000 US dollars, a price that is quite reasonable. 10.In Paragraph 2, “It won't be when” means _.AIt is possible whenBIt is not possible whenCThe time hasn't arrived forDThe times hasn't come when 11.The words "prior to" (Para. 2)probably mean _.AduringBbeforeCafterDbeyond 12.In the past it was expected that first-job hunters wouldAwrite an initial letter giving their life historyBpass some exams before applying for a jobChave no qualifications other than being able to read and writeDkeep any detailed information until they obtained an interview 13.Later as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised to include in the letter_.Asomething that would attract attention to one's applicationBa personal opinion about the organisation one was trying to joinCsomething that would offend the person reading it .Da lie that one could easily get away with telling 14.Which of the following points is NOT included in the passageADiluting wastes needs a certain amount of water.BDemands for water will go up along with the expanding population.CIntensive cultivation of land requires more and more chemicals.DIndustrial development includes the simplification of complex chemical processes. 15.The new type of advertisement which is appearing in newspaper columns_.Ainforms job hunters of the opportunities availableBpromises useful advice to those looking for employmentCdivides available jobs into various typesDinforms employers that people are available for work 16.The job history has become such an important document becauseAthere has been a decrease in the number of jobs advertisedBthere has been an increase in the number of jobs advertisedCjobs are becoming much more complicated nowadaysDthe other processes of applying for jobs are more complicated 17.Nowadays a demand for this specialised type of service has been created because_.Athere is a lack of jobs available for artistic peopleBthere are so many top-level jobs availableCthere are so many people out of workDthe job history is considered to be a work of art_. 18.The purpose of this passage is _.Ato acquaint the reader with water pollution problemsBto alert the reader to the dwindling water supplyCto explain industrial uses of waterDto demonstrate various measures to solve the pollution problem 19.The reader can conclude that_.Acountries of the world will work together on pollution problemsBsome industries are now making economic use of liquid wastesCby-products from wastes lead to a more prosperous marketplaceDscience is making great progress in increasing water supplies 20.The passage would most likely be found in a texbook on which of the following subjectsAAstronomy.BBotany(植物学).CGeology.DChemistry. 21.The passage mainly discusses_.Apatterns of erosion in different mountain rangesBforces that made the Grand CanyonCthe increasing pollution of the Colorado RiverDthe sudden appearance of the Grand Canyon 22.It can be concluded from this passage about the Grand Canyon that _.Aits shapes are constantly changingBit contains approximately 14 million tons of rockCits eruptions have increased in recent yearsDit is being eroded by toxic waste and pollutants 23.According to the passage how many miles long was the trench that became known as the Grand CanyonA10 100.B277.C14.D10. 24.The word "wound"(Line 2, Para. 1)indicates thatAit was caused by some ancient convulsionBits presence is an embarrassment to the state of ColoradoCit looks like an injury on the Earth's surfaceDit has caused many visitors to injure themselves 25.Which of the following is TRUEASince fast foods have less nutrition, people should try their best not to eat them.BThe fast food industry is taking advantage of small families with working wives.CFast foods taste good though they have too much fat.DSince Americans are faced with a growing fast food industry, they should remember some basic facts about it. 26.What is the tone of the passage about fast foodsASubjective.BObjective.CExaggerated.DArgumentative. 27.According to the passage, a suggested way to balance a fast food meal is to _.Aeat salad, vegetables and fruit during other mealsBeat salad, vegetables and fruit with fast foodsCput some potatoes on your hamburgerDselect a nutritious drink 28.The word "whetted" in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by "_".AattractedBspoiledCguidedDcheated 29.The author's purpose in writing this article is to _.Adescribe the new pattern of American eatingBshow why the fast food industry has been growing fastClist the most popular fast foodsDpresent some facts and guidelines to help consumers choose wisely from the fast foods available 30.One aspect of "the universality of toys" lies in the fact that _.Atechnological advances have greatly improved the durability of toysBthe improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universitiesCthe exploration of the universe has led to the creation of new kinds of toysDthe basic characteristics of toys are the same over the world 31.Regarded as a kind of art form, toys _.Afollow a direct line of ascentBalso appeal greatly to adultsCare not characterized by technological progressDreflect the pace of social progress 32.The author uses the example of a rattle to show that _.Ain toy-making there is a continuity in the use of materialsBeven the simplest toys can reflect the progress of technologyCit often takes a long time to introduce new technology into toy-makingDeven a simple toy can mirror the artistic tastes of the times 33.Which of the following is the author's view on the historical development of toysAThe craftsmanship in toy-making has remained essentially unchanged.BToys have remained basically the same all through the centuries.CThe toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years.DToys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a child's character. 34.The reason why the toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with is that _.Atheir social roles are rigidly determinedBmost boys would like to follow their fathers' professionsCboys like to play with their fathers while girls with their mothersDthey like challenging activities 35.One may assume from this article thatApigs have remained unchanged for centuriesBpigs are naturally vicious animalsCpigs make a significant contribution to modem lifeDpigs are better than any other animal for laboratory 36.The expression "hog-wild" means _.AuntamedBuncleanCuntouchDuntrue 37.The author of this article maintains _.Apigs are not very intelligentBthe owners of pet pigs have their own societyCpigs can never be popularDpigs live short lives because of their diet 38.Some anatomical features of a pig are similar to those of a human. Therefore _.Apigs can live as long as peopleBpigs are becoming popular as movie and TV starsCmedical research on pigs help humansDpigs and people naturally get fat 39.According to the above article _.Ato be like a pig is to be "piggish"Bimmunization of pigs is commonplaceCeating pork is unhealthyDpet owners would never think of eating their pigs 40.According to the passage, some managers don't have to do any letter writing because _.Athey rely on quick notesBthey have excellent secretariesCthey have a computer to do itDthey prefer making phone calls 41.According to the author, if your letter is thrown into some "letters-to-be-read" file, _.Ait will receive immediate attentionBit will be dealt with by the secretaryCit is likely to be neglectedDit is meant to be delivered soon 42.A public "scribe" ( Para. 2) is _.Aa secretary who does your business or social writingBa machine that does writing for youCa public school where writing is taughtDa person who earns a living by writing for others 43.The purpose of the author in writing this passage isAto explain and persuadeBto comment and criticizeCto interest and entertainDto argue and demonstrate 44.Few Asian-American students major in human sciences mainly because _.Atheir English is not good enoughBthey are afraid they might meet with unfair judgement in these areasCthere is a wide difference between Asian and Western culturesDthey know little about American culture and society 45.Why do the two "explanations" (Line 1, Para. 3) worry Asian AmericansAThey are afraid that they would again be isolated from American society in general.BPeople would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.CAsian Americans would be a threat to other minorities.DAmerican academic achievements have taken on too strong an Asian character. 46.What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian AmericansAA solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.BHard work and intelligence.CHard help and a limited knowledge of English.DAsian culture and the American educational system. 47.The author's tone in this passage is _.AsympatheticBdoubtfulCcriticalDobjective 48.While making tremendous achievements at college, Asian-American students _.Afeel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of EnglishBare afraid that their academic successes bear a strong Asian characterCstill worry about unfair treatment in societyDgenerally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents 49.The first full-scale huge recycling plants _.Abegan to operate fifteen years agoBwill probably take less than fifteen years to buildCwill be built fifteen years laterDwill probably be in operation in fifteen years 50.What's the main reason for big cities to build their own recycling plantsATo deal with wastes in a better way.BTo protect the environment from pollution.CTo get raw materials locally.DTo get big profits from those plants.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