2023年湖北公共英语考试考前冲刺卷（5）.docx

2023年湖北公共英语考试考前冲刺卷（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 Red Cross is an international organization which cares for people who are in need of help. A man in a Paris (36) who needs blood, a woman in Mexico who was (37) in an accident, and (38) in India that lost their (39) in a storm may all be (40) by the Red Cross. The Red Cross (41) in almost every country around the (42) . The World Red Cross Organizations are some- times (43) the Sun or the Red Lion. All of these organizations (44) a common aim of (45) to help people in need.The idea of (46) an organization to help the sick and wounded during a war was (47) by Henry Dunant. In 1859, he (48) how people were (49) on a battlefield in Italy. He wanted to help all the wounded people (50) which side they were fighting for. The most important (51) of his work was an international treaty (条约). It (52) prisoners of war, the sick and wounded, and other (53) during a war.The American Red Cross was (54) by Lard Barton in 1881. Today the Cross in the United States provides a number of (55) for the public.54().A. raisedB. closedC. set upD. accepted2.The Red Cross is an international organization which cares for people who are in need of help. A man in a Paris (36) who needs blood, a woman in Mexico who was (37) in an accident, and (38) in India that lost their (39) in a storm may all be (40) by the Red Cross. The Red Cross (41) in almost every country around the (42) . The World Red Cross Organizations are some- times (43) the Sun or the Red Lion. All of these organizations (44) a common aim of (45) to help people in need.The idea of (46) an organization to help the sick and wounded during a war was (47) by Henry Dunant. In 1859, he (48) how people were (49) on a battlefield in Italy. He wanted to help all the wounded people (50) which side they were fighting for. The most important (51) of his work was an international treaty (条约). It (52) prisoners of war, the sick and wounded, and other (53) during a war.The American Red Cross was (54) by Lard Barton in 1881. Today the Cross in the United States provides a number of (55) for the public.55().A. informationB. servicesC. wealthD. materials3.W: I’d like you to come with me to the opening of the exhibit.M: I am exhausted. You’ll have to manage without me today.What will the woman probably do().AShe will go to the exhibit with the man.BShe will go to the exhibit tomorrow.CShe will go to the exhibit by herself.4.W: Hi, Mark. Haven’t seen you for ages. How are you doingM: Can’t complain. I’m busy with my experiments in the lab but after work I often play some sports.W: Like whatM: Like tennis, running and golf.W: Golf That’s my favorite game. How often do you play it, MarkM: I usually play about once a month. What about you, HingisW: I play every Sunday.M: Even when it rainsW: Yes, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday.M: Where do you goW: The Country Club. Do you know itM: Yes, I was there once. You’re going to play next Sunday, I suppose.W: Certainly. Listen! Why don’t you come with me We can play together.M: I’d love to. What time shall we meetW: Let’s meet at the clubhouse at 1:30 in the afternoon.M: Good. See you then.What sports does the man like to play after work().ATable tennis, running and jogging.BTennis, jogging and golf.CTennis, running and golf.5.M: Where did you put my new red tieW: It’s right there in the cupboard with your other ties.M: There’s a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one.W: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home.M: I suppose so. We’d better hurry up or we’re going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00.W: Oh, it’ s 6:24 now. Sue isn’ t here to take care of the children yet.M: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there.W: Who else is coming tonightM: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson’s sister will be there too.W: Well. I think we’d better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon.How many ties does the man have at least().A3.B4.C5.6.W: What a great day! Hey, Tom, do you want to go to the beach this weekendM: Yeah, that is a great idea. Maybe Sara would like to come along with us.W: I doubt it.M: Why You are kidding! You know, she loves watching the sea.W: But yesterday afternoon she told me that she would go home this Saturday.M: What happenedW: She said that her mother was ill and stayed in the hospital, and therefore she wanted to go home to see her.M: I am sorry to hear that. Well, What do you think Should we take some foodW: That sounds great. Maybe we could have a picnic on the beach. Then let’s take some sandwiches, chips, and uhsome salad as well.M: We should also take some drinks like Coke and beer.W: Good. In addition, we had better pack beach towels and sun cream.M: OK. Please don’t forget to give me a call and let’s go down together.What will the two speakers do this weekend().AGo swimming in the sea.BHave a picnic in the hotel.CHave a picnic on the beach.7.We really enjoy ourselves at the party. Thanks again, Mr. and Mrs. White. (). Just drop in whenever you feel like it.A.No thanksB.Nice having you hereC.Forget itD.With pleasure8.W: Robert, this bicycle would be good for racing and it isn’t very expensive.M: Yes, but my daughter needs a lighter bike to use when she goes to school.What does Roberts daughter do().AA painter.BAn athlete.CA student.9.There was a football game on TV last Saturday evening. The game was between a Spanish team and an Austrian team. I sat in front of the TV at 7 o’clock, when the game began. An hour later, my wife came to join me. She seemed to be rather absent-minded while she was watching the game. Just as the clock showed one minute and forty two seconds left in the game, she began cheering wildly, Come onget going! Since she had never been a football fan, I looked at her in surprise and asked which team she was cheering for. Neither, she replied, I ’m cheering the time clock on.When was the football game shown on TV().ALast Sunday evening.BLast Saturday evening.CLast Saturday afternoon.10.Percy, and Florence Arrowsmith, who celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary Wednesday, say the secrets of the world’s longest marriage are don’t sleep on an argument, always share a kiss and hold hands before going to bed.Percy Arrowsmith, 105, and his 100-year-old wife were married on June 1,1925. They met at their church in Hereford in western England.Queen Elizabeth 11 sent her congratulations to the Arrowsmiths, who celebrated their anniversary at home with coffee and snacks and with family and friends. What a splendid achievement. I send you my warm congratulations and best wishes for your 80th wedding an- niversary,’’ the Queen said.The Arrowsmiths, who have three children, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, claim the key to their long marriage is not to go to sleep on an argument. They say they always kiss each other and hold hands each night before going to bed.He can’t settle down if I’m not holding his hand, Florence Arrowsmith said, I think we’re very blessed. We still love one another, that’s the most important part. Asked for their secret, Florence said you must never be afraid to say sorry.The couple’s daughter Jane Woolley said her parents were both very perky. She says she can’t dance any longer but it feels good to have been married for 80 years, Woolley said. She says she can still have a drink.Guinness World Records said the pair held records for the longest marriage for a living couple and the oldest total age of a married couple.Florence Arrowsmith got married at the age of().Atwenty-fiveBtwentyCeighteenDtwenty-eight11.M: Where did you put my new red tieW: It’s right there in the cupboard with your other ties.M: There’s a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one.W: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home.M: I suppose so. We’d better hurry up or we’re going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00.W: Oh, it’ s 6:24 now. Sue isn’ t here to take care of the children yet.M: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there.W: Who else is coming tonightM: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson’s sister will be there too.W: Well. I think we’d better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon.Where did the man put his green tie().AIn the cupboard.BUnder his shirt.CIn his drawer.12.W: What a great day! Hey, Tom, do you want to go to the beach this weekendM: Yeah, that is a great idea. Maybe Sara would like to come along with us.W: I doubt it.M: Why You are kidding! You know, she loves watching the sea.W: But yesterday afternoon she told me that she would go home this Saturday.M: What happenedW: She said that her mother was ill and stayed in the hospital, and therefore she wanted to go home to see her.M: I am sorry to hear that. Well, What do you think Should we take some foodW: That sounds great. Maybe we could have a picnic on the beach. Then let’s take some sandwiches, chips, and uhsome salad as well.M: We should also take some drinks like Coke and beer.W: Good. In addition, we had better pack beach towels and sun cream.M: OK. Please don’t forget to give me a call and let’s go down together.When will Sara go home().AThis Saturday.BYesterday afternoon.CThis Sunday.13.W: You seem very tired recently.M: It’s my new course. My teacher is very strict with me. What’s more, there are many assignments every day. I spend most of my time on them.Why is the man tired().AHe is too weak to do his homework.BHe is too busy with his studies.CHe spends too much time on ball games.14.W: Hi, Mark. Haven’t seen you for ages. How are you doingM: Can’t complain. I’m busy with my experiments in the lab but after work I often play some sports.W: Like whatM: Like tennis, running and golf.W: Golf That’s my favorite game. How often do you play it, MarkM: I usually play about once a month. What about you, HingisW: I play every Sunday.M: Even when it rainsW: Yes, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday.M: Where do you goW: The Country Club. Do you know itM: Yes, I was there once. You’re going to play next Sunday, I suppose.W: Certainly. Listen! Why don’t you come with me We can play together.M: I’d love to. What time shall we meetW: Let’s meet at the clubhouse at 1:30 in the afternoon.M: Good. See you then.How often does the woman play golf().AAbout once seven days.BAbout once thirty days.CAbout once a year.15.There was a football game on TV last Saturday evening. The game was between a Spanish team and an Austrian team. I sat in front of the TV at 7 o’clock, when the game began. An hour later, my wife came to join me. She seemed to be rather absent-minded while she was watching the game. Just as the clock showed one minute and forty two seconds left in the game, she began cheering wildly, Come onget going! Since she had never been a football fan, I looked at her in surprise and asked which team she was cheering for. Neither, she replied, I ’m cheering the time clock on.Who played in the football game().AAustrian team and Spanish team.BAustralian team and Spanish team.CJapanese team and Austrian team.16.M: Anna, come in, please.W: Yes, Mr. Green. What would you like me to doM: I need a bus ticket to Seattle.W: What time do you want to leave, Mr. GreenM: Well, tomorrow morning, as early as I can. I have an appointment before noon.W: There’s a bus every thirty minutes starting at 5:30 a.m.M: In that ease, I’d like to leave then. WaitMy wife’s going to drop me off here on her way to work. Could you book me a 6:30 ticket insteadW: Sure. Will it be one way or round-tripM: Oh, I probably should buy a round-trip ticket now, since I’ll be coming back tomorrow evening. Oh, is there a bus around 6W: Yes, there’s one at 5:45. You’d get back before 8 o’clockM: OK, I’ll take that one. I told my wife we’d see a movie at 9:30.Which bus would the man like to take tomorrow morning().AThe 5:30 one.BThe 6:30 one.CThe 6:00 one.17.My name is Jane Eyre and my parents died when I was a baby. For ten years I lived a (36) life with my aunt and cousins who treated me unfairly. My cousins teased me and my aunt never showed me any (37) .The only person who cared about me was the maid, Bessie. One day my cousin John (38) me:You should go and beg, not live with rich folks like us! After fighting with him I was locked in a room, where I (39) for hours crying.Things (40) the same until a tall gentleman called Mr. Brockehurst came to visit. My aunt told me that I was going to a school (41) by the gentleman. Train her to be useful and humble, said Aunt. Two days later I (42) my home.At first my (43) at Lowood School was not easy. The food was bad and I was often cold but I made (44) and enjoyed studying. But after an illness killed several students, new owners (45) the school and life improved. Six years later I (46) a teacher and was very happy. But eventually(最后) I felt that I should explore more of the world and found a job as a private teacher in a (47) .Before I left Lowood, I was (48) by Bessie, who told me that seven years ago my father’s brother had come (49) me but left again to go abroad. He looked like quite a gentleman, said Bessie. I wondered if he would ever look for me again.My new life (50) at Thornfield Hall, a large country house, (51) a little girl called Adele. She was the adopted(被收养的) daughter of the owner of the house, Mr Rochester. He (52) stayed at Thornfield and (53) my time was mainly spent with Adele and the servants. My life was quite happy now although there was something (54) about my new home. Often I heard odd (奇怪的) sounds (55) from the top floor of the house.36().AhappyBlongCsadDcomfortable18.There was a football game on TV last Saturday evening. The game was between a Spanish team and an Austrian team. I sat in front of the TV at 7 o’clock, when the game began. An hour later, my wife came to join me. She seemed to be rather absent-minded while she was watching the game. Just as the clock showed one minute and forty two seconds left in the game, she began cheering wildly, Come onget going! Since she had never been a football fan, I looked at her in surprise and asked which team she was cheering for. Neither, she replied, I ’m cheering the time clock on.Why was the mans wife cheering().