2023年甘肃公共英语考试真题卷（5）.docx

2023年甘肃公共英语考试真题卷（5）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.The manager of the restaurant has made it clear that a cook will be immediately fired if he is found _ in the kitchen.AsmokeBsmokedCsmokingDto smoke 2.In the museum, we saw the model of a house designed by the pioneers and built _ wood and brick.AupBonCofDby 3.Susan got sunburned because she _ on the beach all afternoon.AlayBis lyingChas lainDhad been lying 4.I didn't expect you to arrive so soon. How long did the journey _.AgoBcoverCmakeDtake 5.The firemen arrived half an hour _ the alarm was first raised, when it was too late to save much of the building.AsinceBuntilCasDafter 6.In order to keep fit, you can get off the bus one or two stops _ and walk the rest of the way.AearlyBearlierCmore earlyDthe earliest 7.I have never wanted to be a white collar worker, _ I would be bored with office work.AasBifCsoDor 8.You'd better button up your coat; it _ cold and the wind is blowing.AgetsBis gettingCwill getDhas got 9.The first step in setting up your home office is to decide _ you will use your officefor study or for job-related work.AwhereBwhatCwhenDhow 10.It's a pity that you _ leave so soon. It's been so nice having you here.AshouldBcouldCcanDmight 11.From the look on his face I knew that the end had come, one way or _.AotherBothersCanotherDthe others 12.Even if you take the matter to the judge, you have no chance of winning the _.AcaseBmatterCproblemDargument 13.Recent study shows that regular review leads to _ performance on tests.AimproveBimprovesCimprovedDimprovement 14.When Pearman offered to wash the windshield for Fredy, _.AFredy took him as a beggarBPearman was told to do it laterCFredy gladly agreed to let him do itDPearman knew Fredy was a kind man 15.When Fredy told Pearman to call if he was serious, he meant if _.APearman was really hardworkingBPearman was really looking for a jobCPearman's conditions were truly seriousDPearman was really interested in washing windshields 16.What did Pearman mean by saying "he is a businessman" (Line 1-2, Para. 3)AFredy knew where he could get a jobBFredy meant what he had saidCFredy had enough money to help the poorDBusinessmen always handed others their cards 17.What has become of Pearman nowAHe is in charge of Fredy's loansBHe is still washing car windshieldsCHe is a full-time employee at the hotelDHe organizes dinner parties for the hotel 18.What can we learn about FredyAHe helps those who will work hard themselvesBHe likes to give his help to anyone in needCHe always gives help to the unemployedDHe is easily moved by poor people 19.What do we know about musicals in many western countriesAThey are not taken as a form of artBThey are not as popular as concertsCThey are used to teach performing artDThey are highly enjoyed and welcomed 20.The third paragraph tells us that _.Amusicals are still new to ChineseBmusicals are difficult to understandCthe musical is not exactly a form of artDmusicals can't be accepted by Chinese 21.In the third paragraph, the phrase "put on stage" ( line 3, para. 3 ) means _.Awritten down in a bookBperformed in a theatreCmade a successDshown in a film 22.For whom is the author most probably writing this textAWorking women who have no time for cookingBHusbands and children of working womenCWorking women traveling by themselvesDRestaurant managers who serve working women 23.By saying that "some tips are certainly in order" (line 2), the author means that _.Asome advice for the trip is necessaryBsome small changes are usefulCbusiness experience is helpfulDcareful planning is a must 24.What does the author suggest working women with families doAAttend cooking lessons with your familyBPrepare simple meals for your family before a tripCEncourage your family to have fun while you are awayDHelp your family to learn to prepare food for themselves 25.Why is lightweight luggage important for travelling businesswomenAIt provides space for dirty clothesBIt enables them to travel easilyCIt can also be used as a briefcaseDIt can be easily folded when packed 26.In the summer of 1978, an English farmer discovered in his field that _.Asome of his wheat had been damagedBsome of his wheat had fallen onto the groundChis grain was growing up in circlesDhis grain was moved into several circles 27.What is the main idea of the textABusiness trips are more difficult for women than for menBMore women are finding the road to success in American businessCGood business trips result from careful preparation before the tripDCareful planning of household affairs makes most businesses successful 28.Which of the following may prove that the crop circles are not made by manAThe farmers couldn't step out of the fieldBThe farmers couldn't make the circles roundCThe farmers couldn't leave without footprintsDThe farmers couldn't keep the wheat straight up 29.According to the text, "a hoax" ( line 1, para. 3 ) is probably _.Aan attempt made to fool peopleBa special way to plant cropsCan experiment for the protection of cropsDa research on the force of winds 30.According to "Friendly Advice", what should parents do to prevent their children from drinking or smokingADo researches on drinking and smoking habitsBTake advice from their children's friendsCPut more pressure on boys than on girlsDTalk with their children like friends 31.One explanation given by scientists for the crop circles is that they are made by _.Aairplane crashesBair movementCunknown flying objectsDnew farming techniques 32."Crying for a Smoke" suggests there is a cause-and-effect relation betweenAthe mother's smoking and her baby's stomachacheBthe mother's annoyance and her baby's criesCresearch results and the babies' parentsDdad's smoking and mom's smoking 33.What is a common problem in American schools according to "Out of Shape"AStudents spend too little time on physical exerciseBA large number of children are overweightCMany students have unhealthy habitsDStudents' grades are getting lower 34.She_ several jackets and finally picked out a blue one.Awent onBtook onCtried onDput on 35.In those days she was always lost in thought, so that she had to be called three or four times _ she came to her dinner.AuntilBafterCwhenDbefore 36.Goodbye, Mr. Smith. I'm very pleased_.Ato meet youBto have met youCmeetingDhaving met you 37.- There is a bad smell hem.- Oh, dear ! I_ the gas.Amust forget turning offBmust forget to turn offCmust have forgotten turning offDmust have forgotten to turn off 38.Nowhere else in the world_ more beautiful fight than in Switzerland.Ayou can fmdBis foundCcan you findDhas been found 39.Although Helen is a new teacher, she knows _ student in her class.Aevery ofBeveryCallDall of 40.There was a second knock at the door. It was the second time I_ that afternoon.Awas interruptedBwas interruptingChad 'interruptedDhad been interrupted 41.I didn' t feel like _,so he suggested_ a taxi.Ato walk; takingBwalking; takingCto walk; to takeDwalking; to take 42.-_may I_ the book - For three weeks.AHow often; borrowBHow often; keepCHow long; borrowDHow long; keep 43.-Never thought to see you here._ASo did I.BOh, haven't youCIt's a small world.DI'm well Thank you. And you 44.Mr. Grey has two sons,_ are famous dancers.Aboth theyBboth of themCthey bothDboth of whom 45.Since last year, she_ of the long distance.Ahave covered three fifthBhave covered three fifthsChas covered three fifthsDhas covered three fifth 46.Does Tom know any other foreign languages_ EnglishAbutBexceptCbesidesDbeside 47._his address, I can' t send this book to him.ANot knowingBKnowingCNot knowDNot known 48.If you want _,you should speak slowly and clearly to the listeners.Ato be understoodBto understand itCunderstandingDto understood 49.Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computer newspapersAThey are cheaper than traditional newspapers.BThey are very convenient to use.CYou can get more information from them quickly.DYou can easily save information for future use. 50.What is the best title for this passageAComputer Newspapers Are Well LikedBNewspapers of the Future Will Likely Be on ComputerCNewspapers Are out of FashionDNew Communications Technology