2023年山西公共英语考试模拟卷（7）.docx

2023年山西公共英语考试模拟卷（7）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.I began to register(注册) on Monday by picking up registration forms, completing them, and then turning them in with my photo. On Tuesday when I (1) to pay my fee (费), the lady at the fee desk (2) me to the line of (3) registrants because the university’s computer refused to (4) my forms. Even after standing in line for an hour, I (5) to see the humor in the (6) when the little man at the desk told me that I did not have a good (7) for not living in a school dormitory. However, he (8) to let me register when I asked him to note the (9) of my being a girl and the university’ s all-boy dormitories. He asked me to come back the next day, at which time my (10) would have been through the computer again. When I came back on Wednesday and (11) Tuesday’s experience, I began to (12) my sense of humor. Almost to my (13) I was not sent to the line of problem registration on Thursday.(14) the lady at the fee desk (15) my computerized fee receipt and announced that I (16) Green College $100. When I questioned her about the (17) of registering for fifteen hours a week for that small fee, she answered that the computer (18) that I was a full-time teacher. Early the next morning, Friday, I visited the registrar, who was able to (19) the problem, and then went to the Fiscal Office where I paid the additional fee(剩余的费用). As I wrote the check, I congratulated myself on (20) registration at Green College in only five days.17（）AexplanationBpossibilityCjudgementDreality2.I began to register(注册) on Monday by picking up registration forms, completing them, and then turning them in with my photo. On Tuesday when I (1) to pay my fee (费), the lady at the fee desk (2) me to the line of (3) registrants because the university’s computer refused to (4) my forms. Even after standing in line for an hour, I (5) to see the humor in the (6) when the little man at the desk told me that I did not have a good (7) for not living in a school dormitory. However, he (8) to let me register when I asked him to note the (9) of my being a girl and the university’ s all-boy dormitories. He asked me to come back the next day, at which time my (10) would have been through the computer again. When I came back on Wednesday and (11) Tuesday’s experience, I began to (12) my sense of humor. Almost to my (13) I was not sent to the line of problem registration on Thursday.(14) the lady at the fee desk (15) my computerized fee receipt and announced that I (16) Green College $100. When I questioned her about the (17) of registering for fifteen hours a week for that small fee, she answered that the computer (18) that I was a full-time teacher. Early the next morning, Friday, I visited the registrar, who was able to (19) the problem, and then went to the Fiscal Office where I paid the additional fee(剩余的费用). As I wrote the check, I congratulated myself on (20) registration at Green College in only five days.19（）AfaceBstopCdeal withDpick up3.In addition to the established energy sources such as gas, coal, oil and nuclear, there are a number of other sources that we ought to consider. Two of these are hydroelectric and tidal power.These two sources are (1) in that they are both renewable. (2), hydropower is more widely used than tidal. In (3), a substantial amount of electricity is already produced in HEP (hydroelectric power)stations worldwide, (4) tidal stations are still in the very early (5)of development.As far as geographical (6) is concerned, HEP projects are to be found on lakes and rivers, while tidal (7) are constructed only at river mouths where tidal (8) is great. Unfortunately these are (9) in number. At present HEP stations are found mainly in Norway, Canada, Sweden and Brazil, whereas tidal plants are in (10) in France, Russia and China.As regards capital (11), both require very high investment. On the other hand, generating (12) are quite low in both cases. In fact, a large scale HEP plant is capable of producing power more (13) than conventional sources, such as coal, oil and nuclear plants. Tidal power also compares (14) with nuclear and oil generated electricity, (15) the amount of money on production. (16) HEP stations, tidal constructions have a long life (17). It is estimated that they can operate for over 100 years. With respect to (18) of supply, tidal stations (19) from HEP ones in that they often can only supply power (20). HEP stations, however, provide a constant supply of electricity.1（）AcompatibleBparallelCsimilarDidentical4.Text 1In the authors opinion, the high inflation rate in the US was accompanied by（）Aenergy crises.Bmounting wages.Chousing shortage.Dshrinking market.5.Text 3In California scientists use chicken to（）Asweep away the West Nile epidemic.Bproduce antibodies to West Nile virus.Cfight against the spread of West Nile virus.Dmonitor the presence of the West Nile virus.6.Text 4The first paragraph shows that Jill Ker Conway accepts utilitarian emphasis in education（）Awholeheartedly.Bwith reservation.Cagainst her own will.Dwith contempt.7.In addition to the established energy sources such as gas, coal, oil and nuclear, there are a number of other sources that we ought to consider. Two of these are hydroelectric and tidal power.These two sources are (1) in that they are both renewable. (2), hydropower is more widely used than tidal. In (3), a substantial amount of electricity is already produced in HEP (hydroelectric power)stations worldwide, (4) tidal stations are still in the very early (5)of development.As far as geographical (6) is concerned, HEP projects are to be found on lakes and rivers, while tidal (7) are constructed only at river mouths where tidal (8) is great. Unfortunately these are (9) in number. At present HEP stations are found mainly in Norway, Canada, Sweden and Brazil, whereas tidal plants are in (10) in France, Russia and China.As regards capital (11), both require very high investment. On the other hand, generating (12) are quite low in both cases. In fact, a large scale HEP plant is capable of producing power more (13) than conventional sources, such as coal, oil and nuclear plants. Tidal power also compares (14) with nuclear and oil generated electricity, (15) the amount of money on production. (16) HEP stations, tidal constructions have a long life (17). It is estimated that they can operate for over 100 years. With respect to (18) of supply, tidal stations (19) from HEP ones in that they often can only supply power (20). HEP stations, however, provide a constant supply of electricity.2（）AFurthermoreBHoweverCHenceDOtherwise8.Text 2In the first paragraph, the author argues that（）Athe Europeans were innocent in the trade of African slaves.Bslavery in Africa and in the West was the same in nature.Cthe view in the most recent studies of enslavement is baseless.Dslaves had been treated even more cruelly in the African tradition.9.Text 1The only way to reverse the worsening situation seems to be（）Aa policy of gradualism.Bsacrifice of public interests.Cradical changes of policy.Dpostponing of drastic actions.10.Text 4Education for educations sake was probably opposed by（）Ascholars in the Renaissance period.BJill Ker Conway.Cscholars in the Dark Ages.DPlato.11.In addition to the established energy sources such as gas, coal, oil and nuclear, there are a number of other sources that we ought to consider. Two of these are hydroelectric and tidal power.These two sources are (1) in that they are both renewable. (2), hydropower is more widely used than tidal. In (3), a substantial amount of electricity is already produced in HEP (hydroelectric power)stations worldwide, (4) tidal stations are still in the very early (5)of development.As far as geographical (6) is concerned, HEP projects are to be found on lakes and rivers, while tidal (7) are constructed only at river mouths where tidal (8) is great. Unfortunately these are (9) in number. At present HEP stations are found mainly in Norway, Canada, Sweden and Brazil, whereas tidal plants are in (10) in France, Russia and China.As regards capital (11), both require very high investment. On the other hand, generating (12) are quite low in both cases. In fact, a large scale HEP plant is capable of producing power more (13) than conventional sources, such as coal, oil and nuclear plants. Tidal power also compares (14) with nuclear and oil generated electricity, (15) the amount of money on production. (16) HEP stations, tidal constructions have a long life (17). It is estimated that they can operate for over 100 years. With respect to (18) of supply, tidal stations (19) from HEP ones in that they often can only supply power (20). HEP stations, however, provide a constant supply of electricity.3（）AadditionBbriefCgeneralDfact12.Text 3According to Federal health officials, the fact that more West Nile cases have been reported indicates that（）Amore states are affected.Bthe average age dropped drastically.Chealth officials are more alert to the disease.Dthe epidemic season began a month earlier.13.Text 1We can learn from the fourth paragraph that（）Aa substantial cut in annual revenue is called for.Bdefense and social welfare programs should undergo cuts.Cwe should leave intact programs for bettering people’s living.Dwe should exercise less control over monetary policy.14.Text 4The idea that education transmits knowledge is dated back to（）Athe Renaissance humanists.Bthe medieval universities.Cthe 18th century’s American scholars.Dthe cold war period.15.Text 2Which of the following was true of the local African slavery（）ASlaves might have their own families.BThe son of a slave might not be a slave.CSlavery was confined to the coastal regions.DThere was no killing in African slavery.16.In addition to the established energy sources such as gas, coal, oil and nuclear, there are a number of other sources that we ought to consider. Two of these are hydroelectric and tidal power.These two sources are (1) in that they are both renewable. (2), hydropower is more widely used than tidal. In (3), a substantial amount of electricity is already produced in HEP (hydroelectric power)stations worldwide, (4) tidal stations are still in the very early (5)of development.As far as geographical (6) is concerned, HEP projects are to be found on lakes and rivers, while tidal (7) are constructed only at river mouths where tidal (8) is great. Unfortunately these are (9) in number. At present HEP stations are found mainly in Norway, Canada, Sweden and Brazil, whereas tidal plants are in (10) in France, Russia and China.As regards capital (11), both require very high investment. On the other hand, generating (12) are quite low in both cases. In fact, a large scale HEP plant is capable of producing power more (13) than conventional sources, such as coal, oil and nuclear plants. Tidal power also compares (14) with nuclear and oil generated electricity, (15) the amount of money on production. (16) HEP stations, tidal constructions have a long life (17). It is estimated that they can operate for over 100 years. With respect to (18) of supply, tidal stations (19) from HEP ones in that they often can only supply power (20). HEP stations, however, provide a constant supply of electricity.4（）AprovidedBsinceCwhereasDthough17.Text 3CDC considered the outbreak of West Nile in 1999 as a consequence of（）Athe abolition of the mosquito-control programs.Bthe surviving mosquito-borne infections.Cthe abuse of some $ 50 million in funds.Dits failure to conquer mosquito-borne diseases.18.Text 1The phrase" special sectors" ( line 1, paragraph 7 ) most probably refers to（）Aenergy, food and housing.Bindexed programs.Csocial security and food stamps.Dlarge corporations and labor settlements.19.Text 4It can be inferred that Charles Francis Adams, Jr.（）Adevoted his later years to classical education.Bwas an advocate of education in history.Cwas an opponent to classical education.Dregretted diminishing the importance of the distinction.20.Text 2The sentence "This argument., can be carded too far" implies that（）AAfrican’s traditional slavery was inhumane.Bthe slavery in Africa was confined to some regions.Csupporters of this argument knew little of Africa.Dslave shipment was not so serious as was imagined.21.Text 3Feds claimed that their spending on West Nile control was（）Aworthwhile in the long run.Bliable to continue regardless of the great cost.Cbound to settle the problem once and for all.Dwasteful in view of the few victims of the disease.22.In addition to the established energy sources such as gas, coal, oil and nuclear, there are a number of other sources that we ought to consider. Two of these are hydroelectric and tidal power.These two sources are (1) in that they are both renewable. (2), hydropower is more widely used than tidal. In (3), a substantial amount of electricity is already produced in HEP (hydroelectric power)stations worldwide, (4) tidal stations are still in the very early (5)of development.As far as geographical (6) is concerned, HEP projects are to be found on lakes and rivers, while tidal (7) are constructed only at river mouths where tidal (8) is great. Unfortunately these are (9) in number. At present HEP stations are found mainly in Norway, Canada, Sweden and Brazil, whereas tidal plants are in (10) in France, Russia and China.As regards capital (11), both require very high investment. On the other hand, generating (12) are quite low in both cases. In fact, a large scale HEP plant is capable of producing power more (13) than conventional sources, such as coal, oil and nuclear plants. Tidal power also compares (14) with nuclear and oil generated electricity, (15) the amount of money on production. (16) HEP stations, tidal constructions have a long life (17). It is estimated that they can operate for over 100 years. With respect to (18) of supply, tidal stations (19) from HEP ones in that they often can only supply power (20). HEP stations, however, provide a constant supply of electricity.5（）AstagesBperiodsCyearsDsessions23.Text 4According to the third paragraph, which of the following is true（）AFive percent of American college students learnt Latin texts.BStudents in New England learnt Latin texts in official organizations.CStudents were compelled to learn modern European languages.DAmerican college students had to learn Latin grammar by heart.24.Text 2Supporters of the rationalization of slavery believe that the trade（）Awas out of good