2023年辽宁公共英语考试模拟卷.docx

2023年辽宁公共英语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.As indicated in the passage, the water problem _.Ahas been exaggerated by some experts in the fieldBis underestimated by government organizations at different levelsCposes a challenge to the technology of building reservoirsDis already serious in certain parts of the world 2.Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work is an example of _.Ainstrumental supportBinformational supportCsocial companionshipDthe strengthening of self-respect 3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word" cushions" ( Para. 2)AAdds up to.BDoes away with.CLessens the effect of.DLays the foundation for. 4.Social companionship is beneficial in thatAit helps strengthen our ties with relativesBit enables us to eliminate our faults and mistakesCit makes our leisure-time activities more enjoyableDit draws our attention away from our worries and troubles 5.Interpersonal relationships are important because _.Athey are indispensable to people's social well-beingBthey awaken people's desire to exchange resourcesCthey help people to cope with life in the information eraDthey can cure a range of illnesses such as heart disease, etc 6.Research shows that people's physical and mental health _.Arelies on the social welfare systems which support themBhas much to do with the amount of support they get from othersCdepends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troublesDis closely related to their strength for coping with major changes in their lives 7.The best title for this passage would be _.Adon't Be a PerfectionistBimportance of AdjustmentsCdetails and Major ObjectivesDhard Work Plus Good Luck 8.Which of the following is the author's advice to the readerAAlthough too much attention to details may be costly, they should not be overlooked.BDon't forget details when drawing pictures.CBe aware of the importance of a task before undertaking it.DCareless applicants are not to be trusted. 9.The word "perfectionists" (Para. 3 )refers to those who _.Ademand others to get everything absolutely rightBknow how to adjust their goals according to the circumstancesCpay too much attention to details only to lose their major objectivesDare capable of achieving perfect results in whatever they do 10.According to the passage ,some job applicants were rejected _.Abecause of their inadequate attention paid to details, such as the stains and misspelt company nameBbecause of their inadequate education as shown in their poor spelling in writing a resumeCbecause they failed to give a detailed description of their background in their applicationsDbecause they eliminated their names from the applicants list themselves 11.The example of rite Apollo II moon launch is given to illustrate that _.Aminor mistakes can be ignored in achieving major objectivesBfailure is the mother of successCadjustments are the key to the successful completion of any workDkeeping one's goal in mind helps in deciding which details can be overlooked 12.One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparatively low is that _.Anew computers had been installed in the buildingsBit occurred in the residential areas rather than on the highwaysClarge numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holidayDimprovement had been made in the construction of buildings and highways 13.It can be inferred from the passage that in minimizing the damage caused by earthquakes attention should be focused on _.Athe increasing use of rubber and steel in capital constructionBthe development of flexible building materialsCthe reduction of the impact of ground vibrationsDearly forecasts of earthquakes 14.The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to _.Acounterbalance an earthquake's action on the buildingBpredict the coming of an earthquake with accuracyChelp strengthen the foundation of the buildingDmeasure the impact of an earthquake's vibrations 15.The smart buildings discussed in the passage _.Awould cause serious financial problemsBwould be worthwhile though costlyCwould increase the complexity of architectural designDcan reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes 16.The author's main purpose in writing the passage is to _.Acompare the consequences of the earthquakes that occurred in the U. S.Bencourage civil engineers to make more extensive use of computersCoutline the history of the development of quake-resistant building materialsDreport new developments in constructing quake-resistant buildings 17.According to the passage, heroes are compared to high- voltage transformers in that _.Athey have a vision from the mountaintopBthey have warm feelings and emotionsCthey can serve as concrete examples of noble principlesDthey can make people feel stronger and more confident 18.Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who _.Aare good at demonstration their charming characters.Bcan move the masses with their forceful speeches.Care capable of meeting all challenges and hardships.Dcan provide an answer to the problems of their people. 19.Although heroes may come from different cultures, they _.Agenerally possess certain inspiring characteristicsBprobably share some weaknesses of ordinary peopleCare often influenced by previous generationsDall unknowingly attract a large number of fans 20.Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because _.Athey are popular only among certain groups of people.Btheir performances do not improve their fans morally.Ctheir primary concern is their own financial interests.Dthey are not clear about the principles they should follow. 21.The students' criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with _.Athe influences of their instructors.Bthe financial goals they seek in life.Ctheir own interpretations of the coursesDtheir understanding of the contributions of others. 22.The author concludes that historical changes would _.Abe delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities.Bnot happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices.Ctake place if there were heroes to lead the people.Dproduce leaders with attractive personalities. 23.By saying "while it's true thatbe they scientific or artistic" (Lines 1 - 3, Para, 5), the author means that _.Abusiness management should be included in educational programs.Bhuman wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speedChuman intellectual development has reached new heights.Dthe importance of a broad education should not be overlooked. 24.According to the author's observation, college students _.Ahave never been so materialistic as todayBhave never been so interested in the arts.Chave never been so financially well off as todayDhave never attached m much importance to moral sense. 25.Which of the following statements is true according to the passageABusinessmen absorbed in their career are narrow- minded.BManagers often find it hard to tell right from wrong.CPeople engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life.DCareer seekers should not focus on immediate interests only. 26.Studying the diverse wisdom of others can _.Acreate varying artistic interests.Bhelp people see things in their right perspective.Chelp improve connections among people.Dregulate the behavior of modern people. 27.According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations in employing people todayAConnections with businesses overseas.BAbility to speak the client's language.CTechnical know-how.DBusiness experience. 28.With the increased use of high- tech communications equipment, businesspeople _.Ahave to get familiar with modern technologyBare gaining more economic benefits from domestic operations.Care attaching more importance to their overseas businessDare eager to work overseas. 29.What is the author's attitude toward high- tech communications equipmentACritical.BIndifferent.CPrejudiced.DPositive 30.In this passage, "out of sight and out of mind" ( Lines 2 - 3, Para. 3 ) probably means _.Abeing unable to think properly for lack of insightBbeing totally out of touch with business at home.Cmissing opportunities for promotion when abroadDleaving all care and worry behind. 31.The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can _.Abetter control the whole negotiation process.Beasily find new approaches to meet market needs.Cfast - forward their proposals to headquartersDeasily make friends with businesspeople abroad. 32.A person who believes in his incompetence will _.Amake no real effortsBfail to go at a jobCshow a complete lack of confidenceDAll of the above. 33.Adler's experience made him realize that _.Apeople are not as capable as they thinkBpeople can be more capable than they thinkClack of knowledge leads to failureDlack of ability results in lack of determination 34.As a boy, Alfred Adler was poor at arithmetic because _.Ahe lost his serf-confidenceBhe was mentally retardedChis teacher had no confidence in herselfDhis parents expected too much of him 35.The head teller covered up his theft by _.Areplacing the money with what he had gained at the gambling houseBsaying sorry to the customerCputting the money backDmoving the money hack from another account 36.Which of the following is the most important factor to Adler's successASpirit and experience.BInterest.CConfidence and determination.DPurpose and knowledge. 37.Thirty days after the librarian was given the notice, she had to _.Atake her revenge on the companyBleave her jobCerase all the company's recordsDadmit her mistake 38.The passage is mainly aboutAcomputer crimesBbanking via computerCcomputer errorsDcomputer businesses 39.Why are the transactions in many banks claimed to be safeABecause they are handled by computers.BBecause humans are not allowed to operate computers.CBecause there are no mistakes what so ever.DBecause computers do not steal money. 40.According to the passage, which statement is NOT trueAA child may accept another person's underestimate of his ability.BHe may think that he is too young to make the most of his mental faculties.CA person may have the idea that he is incapable of doing good work.DSome old people don't believe that they are capable of learning anything new. 41.What can we infer from the passageAMinor employers are more likely to commit crimes.BCrimes committed by computer experts are difficult to detect.CComputer criminals are usually from the cold regions.DThere are too many criminals for the police to catch. 42.The word "defied" in the fifth paragraph probably means _.AdoubtedBgave proof toCchallengedDagreed to 43.The passage implies that the telegraph cable was built mainly _.Afor Oceanographic studiesBfor military purposesCfor business considerationsDfor investigating the depths of the oceans 44.It was _ that asked Maury for help in Oceanographic studies.Athe American NavyBsome early intercontinental travelersCthose who earned a living from the seaDthe company which proposed to lay an undersea cable 45.The aim of voyages Maury encouraged in the 1840s was _.Ato make some sound experiments in the oceansBto collect samples of sea plants and animalsCto estimate the length of cable that was to be madeDto measure the depths of two oceans 46.This passage is mainly about _.Athe beginnings of OceanographyBthe lying of the first undersea cableCthe investigation of ocean depthsDthe early intercontinental communications 47.We trust you; only you can _ him to give up smoking.AsuggestBattractCadviseDpersuade 48.We are all taking medicine _ the flu.AforBonCagainstDof 49.My parents don't _ of my smoking.AapproveBagreeCdisagreeDthink 50.We are trying our best _ the poor children who lost their parents.AhelpingBto helpChelpsDhelp