2023年宁夏公共英语考试模拟卷（8）.docx

2023年宁夏公共英语考试模拟卷（8）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.In the following places, where can we not find the LEDsADigital clock.BTraffic lights.CSwimming pools.DCassette players' speakers. 2.Which of the following measures is NOT encouraged from the human health perspectiveAOffer plenty of natural light through windows and skylights.BInstall bright blue LEDs near computer screens.COffer plenty of electric lights in the room and close the wind to avoid bacteria.DInstall "smart" lighting system. 3.With regard to marriage in Britain, present day girls differ from former time girls in_.Athe right to marryBmore parental supportCchoosing husbandsDsocial position 4.What does "smart" lighting system meanAIt can be turned off when you don't speak, and be turned on when you speak.BIt can adjust to the internal clock of human beings.CIt can develop itself with time goes by.DIt can respond to human beings' every demand. 5.The title of professor should be given only to those who, first and foremost, do _.AteachingBscientific researchCfield workDinvestigation 6.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to "commute" in Paragraph 5, Sentence 22ATravel long distance regularly by train, bus and so on.BSpeak and listen to others in communication.CExchange with others for what you don't have.DSleep or rest. 7.For an English family, the husband's duty is_.Asupporting the family while the wife is financialBdefending the family while the wife is running the homeCfinancial while the wife is running the homeDindependent while the wife is dependent 8.The phrase "the problem" (Line 3, Para. 5) refers to _.Araising the status of teaching with researchBthe combination of teaching with researchCthe separation of teaching from researchDimproving the status of research 9.What idea does the author want to convey in the first paragraphAIt is wrong to overestimate the importance of teaching.BTeaching and research are contradictory to each other.CResearch can never be emphasized too much.DThe relationship between teaching and research should not be simplified. 10.In academic promotions research universities still attach more importance to research partly because _.Aresearch improves the quality of teachingBstudents who want to be challenged appreciate research professorsCit is difficult to evaluate teaching quality objectivelyDprofessors with achievements in research are usually responsible and tough 11.According to the fourth paragraph, which of the following will the author probably agree withADistinguished professors at research universities should concentrate on research only.BThe separation of teaching from research can lower the quality of future scientists.CIt is of utmost importance to improve teaching in elementary schools in order to train new scientists.DThe rapid development of modern science makes it impossible to combine teaching with research. 12.Which of the following is not free to first-class passengers with this airlineASpecial meals.BCigarettes.CAlcoholic drinks.DGround transport. 13.The word "undermine" (Para. 2) most probably means _.Ago belowBweakenCeffectDdestroy 14.The example given about a young wife shows that _.Athe dividing line between optimists and pessimistsByoung women today suffer a lot in doing houseworkCmost of young wives are pessimistsDthe pessimists are used to thinking of everything negatively 15.It can be inferred from the passage that Seligman should be _.Aan optimistBa pessimistCa psychologistDthe writer of this passage 16.An adult accompanying with two children aged 1 and 3 years old, how much will the adult pay for the travel if the normal fare is $ 220A$ 330.B$.352.C$ 264.D$ 440. 17.Which of the following statements is TRUE of "my father"AMy father was an optimist.BMy father didn' t like to take any preventive measures.CMy father often visited doctors.DMy father was wise enough to mind his own health. 18.If a passenger wants to stop over in a place to g9 sight-seeing on his way to his destination, what must he doAHe must pay for his own hotel expenses.BHe must pay the airline a little money.CHe must have only one stopover.DHe must tell the airline before departure. 19."The boss is a jerk." These words are used here to show _.Ahow some bosses act displeasinglyBhow optimists explain some bad eventsChow pessimists think about the unhappy things around themDhow the writer suggests people should do when facing something unpleasant 20.Which of the statements concerning children' s fare is trueAChildren under two are charged 10% of the normal fare under any circumstances.BThe second child under two accompanying the same adult is charged 50 % of the normal fare.CA 12-year-old is charged 50% of the normal fare.DUnaccompanied children are charged the normal fare. 21.Why does the author mention stuffed drug smugglersABecause they can attack without warning just like bears.BBecause they are used to give warnings to visitors about bears.CBecause they are as funny as stuffed bears.DBecause they are used to show the oddness of the stuffed bears. 22.Under what circumstances is ground transport to the airport freeAIf the transport is between a town and the airport.BIf a passenger wants to catch a plane.CIf a passenger has just finished the air trip.DIf a passenger is at town terminal. 23.What is the tone of the storyASerious.BComplex.CComic.DDisapproving. 24.What' s the author' s impression of AlaskaAPositive.BNegative.CNeutral.DFunny. 25.What can we learn from the passage about AlaskansAThey are fond of bears.BThey don't know how to treat tourists.CThey want to frighten tourists away.DThey live a very natural life. 26.Which of the following is the author in favour ofAAirline food.BDrug smugglers.CBears.DBears in zoos. 27.Which of the following is true according to the passageAThe police knew very soon who most of the victims were.BMore people died at Bradford than at the stadium in Scotland.CThe fire spread so fast probably because of the peoples clothes and hair.DThere was nothing in the stands to put the fire out with when it started. 28.Why did some of the spectators walk away casually from the smokeAThey were afraid to be trapped in the fire.BThey did not want to rescue those piled up at the back of the stand.CThey did not realize that a fire broke out.DThey wanted to escape from the fire as soon as possible. 29.What might be the title of the passageATragedy in Human History.BLocked Gates and Timber Stand Create Death-trap.CFire in the Bradford Theatre.DFootball Causes Great Disaster. 30.The loss of the disaster could be reduced if _.Athe rescuers had reacted more quicklyBeyewitnesses had all helped the rescue workCthe fans in the past had not been so ignorant of the fire precaution ruleDthe fire-brigade had come earlier 31.Some of the dead at the back of the stand would have escaped from the fate if _.Athe organizers had not locked the gates at the back of the standBthey had not been in such a panicCthey had not thrown paper and rubbish beneath the wooden standsDthey had not dropped cigarettes 32.What kind of people are better at recognizing the expression of horrorAMen.BChildren.COld people.DWomen. 33.What might be the reason for the behaviour patterns of animals and humansAThey learn them from their parents.BThey develop the patterns as they grow older.CThey are born with them.DThey are taught about them by their elders. 34.We can generalize from the passage that _.Awe express our feelings in much the same wayBmen differ from women in their ability to express and interpret feelingsCour feelings are not so easy to express and interpretDdifferent cultures have different ways in expressing and interpreting feelings 35.Which of the following emotions is NOT shown in the same way in different culturesAHappiness.BSurprise.CSadness.DTerror. 36.Which of the following is true according to the passageATwo close friends won't make mistakes in expressing and interpreting each other's feelings.BStretching out ones tongue conveys an unfavourable expression in English.CIt is easy for people to recognize and express the strong feeling of dislike.DOlder people are not better than young people in understanding body language. 37.It can be known from the passage that _.Amost people think white people are EuropeansBthere are many Africans and Asians living in EuropeCwhite men are Europeans in the eyes of Africans and AsiansDthe British people think of themselves as Europeans 38.The purpose of the passage is to _.Atalk about EuropeansBdiscuss the origin of British peopleCargue for the superiority of British peopleDcompare the Europeans with Africans and Asians 39.It can be inferred from the passage that _.AEuropeans are those who are unable to speak EnglishBthose who invaded Britain coming from the other side of the English ChannelCBritain is a place full of interest for those excitable foreignersDBritain is the source of almost all the wars in Europe 40.Which of the following might be discussed after this passageAThe Germanic tribes which invaded Britain.BThe civilization the Romans gave Britain.CThe Romans who did not settle in Britain.DThe survival of the British people in the first century B. C. 41.Why do the British people feel very insularAThey are different from those people in the continent.BThey sometimes fail to support the continental countries in time of need.CThey are separated geographically from the continent.DThey are considered very difficult to understand. 42.What is the most suitable title for the passageAHemail or Shemail.BEmail.CInternet.DChatting. 43.According to the passage a great change has taken place on the Internet. It is thatAthere are more racist and sexist messages on the InternetBthere are more women users than men users on the InternetCthere are more men chatting with women on the InternetDthere are more women users now than before on the Internet 44.What does the phrase "account for" in the paragragh 9 meanAExplain.BTell about.CHave a share.DCalculate. 45.What is the theme of the essayAHow to surf on the Internet.BHow to write entails on the Internet.CHow to chat on the Internet.DHow to use the Internet differently by men and by women. 46.What is the difference between women and men in using the InternetAMen using email tend to ask for answers that shut down the dialogue. Women are more prepared to open up the discussion.BMale messages tend to offer solutions to problems. Women tend to stop conversations going and ask no questions.CMen show that they are ignorant of everything. Women aren't afraid to admit ignorance.DMen tend to express strong opinions. By contrast, women tend to use mild language along with questions, offers, suggestions and polite expressions. 47.The novel that brought Hemingway greatest fame is_ .AThe Sun Also RisesBThe Old Man and SeaCDeath in the AfternoonDGreen Hills of Africa 48.In Hemingway's writing, he and the readers remain at a scene _ .Awhere the readers know about the story directly from his descriptionBwhere the readers can sense the story from his raw materialsCwhere the readers go to observe the subject themselvesDwhere the readers get to know through his rich imagination 49.This passage is mainly about Hemingway's _ .AlifeBbackgroundCnovels and writing styleDideas 50.Which of the following can best describe Hemingway's writing styleAElaborate.BEconomical.CChildlike.DComplex.