2023年广东公共英语考试真题卷.docx

2023年广东公共英语考试真题卷本卷共分为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.Mike thinks Alex has _ after he eats one.AA one pearBB two pearsCC three pears 2.Dick is _ years old.AA oneBB twoCC three 3.The old woman kept one black dog and two white _.AA oneBB onesCC those 4.kook! Some pieces of paper are on the floor. Let's _AA pick it upBB pick up itCC pick them up 5.It seems that the passage implies _.Athe English language is always becoming larger and largerBthe words of the English language are always changingCone can never be sure what a word means without consulting an expertDtechnical terms in most non-scientific fields have little chance of becoming part of the main body of the language in these scientific days 6.The author's main purpose in writing the passage is to_.Adescribe a phenomenonBargue about a beliefCpropose a solutionDstimulate an action 7.What may be the best title of this passageAThe Benefits of Some Jobs.BProfessions and Their Terms.CDifferent Occupations.DThe Development of the English Language. 8.By saying that technical terms "on the outskirts of the English language than. ", the writer implies that_.Athey are used in the urban areasBthey are used in the rural areasCthey do not constitute the core of common speechDthey are not understood by English farmers 9.When the author refers to professions as no longer being "closed guilds", he means that_.Ait is much easier to become a professional today than it was in the pastBthere is more social intercourse between professionals and othersCpopular science has told her secrets to the worldDanyone can now understand anything in a profession 10.The reason why people might not be able to stay alive in a world without emotion is that_.Athey would not be able to tell the texture of objectsBthey would not know what was beneficial and what was harmful to themCthey would not be happy with a life without loveDthey would do things that hurt each other's feelings 11.The emotional aspects of an object are more important than its physical aspects in that they_.Ahelp society exploit its members for profitBencourage us to perform important tasksChelp to perfect the legal and penal systemDhelp us adapt our behavior to the world surrounding us 12.Emotions are significant for man's survival and adaptation because_.Athey provide the means by which people view the size or shape of objectsBthey are the basis for the social feeling of agreement by which society is maintainedCthey encourage people to perform dangerous achievementsDthey generate more love than hate among people 13.According to the passage, people's learning activities are possible because they_.Abelieve that emotions are fundamental for them to stay aliveBbenefit from providing help and support to one anotherCenjoy being rewarded for doing the right thingDknow what is vital to the progress of society 14.It can be inferred from the passage that the economic foundation of society is dependent on_.Athe ability to make moneyBthe will to work for pleasureCthe capacity to enjoy incentivesDthe categorizations of our emotional experiences 15.The author suggests that whether one can win the presidential election depends on his_.Apolitical ambitionBfame and charmCpolitical achievementsDfamily influence 16.It can be inferred that_.ADiana had planned to move to the United StatesBthe author seems also to think that Diana belonged to the United StatesCAmerican children are taught to tolerate all kinds of social systemsDDiana worked hard to learn image manipulation 17.The author mentions Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley because they_.Ahad many preferences that were similar to Diana'sBloved the United States, just as Diana didCwere American celebritiesDwere the most famous in their days and were Americans 18.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageAChicago Tribune has a keen sense of hot news and is always skillful at singing the praises.BThe foreign editor of Chicago Tribune was exaggerating saying Diana was America's princess.CWhile running for presidency, Clinton prepared posters of himself as a movie star.DDiana was dear to the hearts of Americans because she was a modern Cinderella. 19.What is "count'(paragraph 5, sentence 6) most likely to meanACalculate.BLast a long time.CAssume importance.DBe accepted. 20.I heard Harry _ "Good-bye" to his teacher as I passed by.Ato sayBsaidCsayDsaying 21.They have done nothing for the coming Christmas, _.Awe have eitherBso have we nothingCneither have weDnor have we noting 22.As a foreign student in China, she can't make herself _ in Chinese.AunderstandBunderstoodCunderstand byDunderstood by 23.They visited the internationally famous mountain, _ their stay in Africa.AinBduringCwithinDto 24._ you park your car in the marked parking lot, you will be fined.AUntilBIf notCProvided thatDUnless 25.Sam did nothing else than _ when he saw the old lady fell down on the ground.Astand byBstanding byCstood byDstood up 26._ difficulties we may have, we must finish the task as required.AWhateverBWhicheverCOf whichDNo matter how 27.Tony _ yesterday if he were really serious about his work.Aought to comeBshould comeCmust have comeDshould have come 28.Both his brother and his sister _ busy with their homework.AisBareCamDbe 29.Many a plan _ to fight against pollution.Ahave been worked outBhave been worked onChas been worked outDhas been worked on 30.Bob caught a bad cold as he _ in the heavy cold rain the day before yesterday.Awas caughtBcaughtCwas being caughtDhad been caught 31.On receiving the letter, he found the letter _.Ato be openedBopeningCopenDopened 32.The child tried his best, but he could not get his kite because it is _ his reach.AnearBwithinCout onDbeyond 33.All too _ it was time go back to work after the Spring Festival.AoftenBquickCsoonDfast 34.Which of the following are true of the first metal coinsAThey were made of copper.BThey were made of paper.CThey were square but with a round hole in the center.DThey were round but with a square hole in the center. 35.From this article readers can learn that _.Aby comparing and contrasting, today's money is convenient to carryBall of the money today is made of metal or paperCthe earlier kinds of money seems to be art productsDin parts of Africa monkey tails are still used as money 36.Which of the following is the best title for this articleACountries and Their Money.BKinds of Money.CTrade and Money.DThe History of Money. 37.The first tin coins were made _.Ain ChinaBin PhilippineCin EnglandDin countries of Africa 38.According to the passage, the Speech Machine's system was developed by _.Athe telephone officeBa British companyCthe Defense Research AgencyDthe military service 39.This article tells that the Speech Machine's system comes from _ technology.AmilitaryBtraditionalCE-mailDinternet 40.From the passage, we know that the advantages of the system might be _.Ano limitation concerning noise, quick recognition of voicesBquick recognition of voices, offering all-day serviceCoffering all-day service, quick recognition of voicesDoffering a clock round service in a high-noise environments quickly 41.Which of the following is the best title for this articleAThe Problems of Chinese Universities.BChinese Students Pay for Universities' Expansion.CA Standard Plan.DHow to Share Between Government and Individuals. 42.The reason of the increasing university fees may be that _.Auniversities have too many staffBuniversities, with heavy debt and too many staff, are keen on campus expansionCuniversities have borrowed heavy loansDuniversities have spent too much on their expansion 43.Which is true of students' pay over the past two years according to this articleAAs much as students should.BLess than students should.CNo more than students' share.DMore than students should. 44.Many people in Kuwait are _.Anot only well-educated but also richBwell-educated as well as illiterateCvery rich but ill-educatedDas poor in economy as in education 45.Which is true of KuwaitAKuwait is one of the leading countries which produce oil.BKuwait is a rich and little-known country.CKuwait is one of the coldest countries in the world.DKuwait has become an approximately prosperous welfare country. 46.Kuwait is _.Aa very old countryBnot famous around the world till 1930Chardly known to allDwell-known for its large amount of sad reserves 47.Which of the following sentences is true of mealsAMeals can be served in your room but you have to pay additional money.BMeals can be served any time as you wish.CMeals are refreshed and served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11: 00p.m.DMeals can be served together with tea, coffee, cakes and so on. 48.If you plan to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours except _.A8:30a.m.B9:30p.m.C10:00 a.m.D11:00 a.m. 49.Which of the following sentences is true according to this noticeALight refreshments call be found in the room refrigerator.BGuests are requested to turn down their radios and televisions after 11:00.CYour baggage can be kept by the hall porter.DThe sign that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs cleaning. 50.Where is this notice most likely to be foundAAt railway stations.BIn cinemas.CAt restaurants.DIn hotels.