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1、2021公共英语考试模拟卷（3）本卷共分为2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25题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.The word this ( Line 4, Para 1 ) refers to _.Athe immediate causes of the students absence from classesBteachers tolerance of the students who rarely show up in classesCthe authors belief that students are pe

2、rmitted to cut classesDthe belief that freedom is essential in cultivating a sense of responsibility 2.Government is believed to differ strikingly from business in that government is characterized by _.AIts absolute control of powerBIts function in preserving personal freedomCIts role in protecting

3、basic American valuesDIts democratic way of exercising leadership 3.The statement The business of America is business probably means _ .Athe business institutions in America are concerned with commerceBbusiness problems are of great importance to the American governmentCbusiness is of primary concer

4、n to AmericansDamerica is a great power in world business 4.Which of the following is the key factor in the immediate approval of Labor Day as a national holidayAThe lawmakers respect for the workers.BThe workers determination to have a holiday of their own,CThe socialists demands for thorough refor

5、m.DThe politicians fear of arousing the workers anger. 5.Who can benefit from business competitionAHonest businessmen.BBoth businessmen and their customers.CPeople with ideals of equality and freedom.DBoth business institutions and government. 6.We learn from the passage that the establishment of La

6、bor Day _.Awas accepted by most bosses as a compromiseBmarked a turning point in the workers struggle for more rightsCindicated the improvement of the workers welfareDsignaled the end of wage slavery 7.Judging from the passage, McGuire was _.Aa moderate labor leaderBan extreme-anarchist in the labor

7、 movementCa devoted socialist fighting against exploitation of man by manDa firm anti-capitalist demanding the elimination of wage slavery 8.McGuire proposed Labor Day in order to _.Adraw peoples attention to the striking contrast between the rich and the poorBmake prominent the important role of th

8、e working class in societyCwin for the workers the right to shorter working hoursDexpose the exploitation of the workers by their bosses 9.We can see from the first paragraph that the first Labor Day march _.Aimmediately won nationwide supportBinvolved workers from 30 statesCwas opposed by many fact

9、ory ownersDwas organized by the UBCJ 10.The word lucrative” in line 1 is closest in meaning to_.AexpandingBinfluentialCpromisingDprofitable 11.All the following subjects are mentioned by the author as typical of WAOAW portraits EXCEPT_.Apowerful American landownersBcowboysCmountain menDauthentic wes

10、tern artifacts 12.It can be concluded from the passage about WAOAW that_.Amen are eligible for membershipBThe dues are reasonableCacceptance for membership is difficult to obtain todayDit sets the standards for Western art 13.An example of typical WAOAW painting would be_.Amen attending an Eastern h

11、orse raceBa woman participating in a Western horse showCa view of a portrait painter at workDcollectors at an art auction 14.From the text we learn that Patrick Henry_.Ahad been a member of the Virginia Assembly for a long timeBdidnt know what courses to take to complete his studies as a lawyerCwas

12、almost the only one who openly protested against the Stamp ActDdidnt value life or peace as much as other people did 15.The Grenville Program refers to _.AKing George s plan to gather money in North AmericaBthe British governments desire to raise money in North AmericaCa plan to share the expenses o

13、f maintaining an army in the American coloniesDa decision of the British Parliament to collect money in the American colonies 16.The best title for the passage is_.AWomen Artists of the American WestBWestern Landscape PaintingsCFamous Artists in the WestDThe Popularity of Western Art 17.The Stamp Ac

14、t_.Awas an act about selling stamps at prices from a few cents to almost a dollarBrequired that all commercial and legal documents in America have stamps on themCwas the main cause of the American RevolutionDchiefly affected business people who felt it would ruin their businesses 18.This passage is

15、mainly about _.Aone of the events leading to the American RevolutionBthe Treaty of Paris between Britain and FranceCthe Grenville Program to raise money in the American coloniesDPatrick Henry, a hero who opposed the Stamp Act 19.From the text we learn that_.ABritain took over Canada from the Indians

16、 in 1763Bthere had been a war between the French and the Indians which ended in 1763CFrance used to have control of Canada and some areas east of the Mississippi RiverDthe French still kept some influence in North America through the Treaty of Paris 20.In this text the writer is expressing_.Aher per

17、sonal opinionsBthe opinions of the general publicCher feelings about cancer sufferersDsome ideas of fund-raising 21.The reason why the writer raises funds for cancer research is that _.Ashe herself is suffering from cancerBthe cancer is the most frightening diseaseCa number of her relatives died of

18、cancerDsome cancer research needs more money than other research 22.The organisation Tenovus is_.Arun by a group of people in the writers townBa charity organisation which has some local groupsCset up to collect money for people who lose their relativesDset up to assist the National Lottery 23.The w

19、riter seems to hope that_.Apeople will spend more money on the National LotteryBpeople will give more money to charityCmost of the lottery money will go to charityDmost of the lottery money will be used for cancer research 24.From the text we can conclude that_.Athe writer is enthusiastically suppor

20、ting the National LotteryBthe writer has objections to the National LotteryCthe writer believes that the lottery money should be used for cancer researchDthe writer is just expressing her feelings about collecting money for charity 25.The team of doctors wanted to find out _.Awhy certain people age

21、sooner than othersBhow to make people live longerCthe size of certain peoples brainsDwhich people are most intelligent 二、多项选择题（共25题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，有多个符合题意） 1.You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. You are writing your first letter to a pen pal. Describe your previous studies and work e

22、xperience, your current activities, hobbies and interests. Tell your pen pal that you will be visiting his/her country during the summer vacation and suggest meeting him/her. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _. 2.Write

23、 a composition of about 120 words referring to the following outline: On Developing Speaking Ability Outline: 1. Present state 2. The importance of developing speaking ability 3. My opinion 3.Directions: Study the following table carefully and write a composition on Changes in Peoples Diet. Write an

24、 essay of 160-200 words based on the following table. In your essay, you should first describe the table, then interpret its meaning, and give you comment on it. You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2 4.情景: John 去找 Smith, 请他去参加年度英语晚会，正巧他不在。 任务： 请你以 John 的名义用英语给 Smith 写一张50字左右的便条。内容包括： 你何时来的； 邀请他去

25、参加年度英语晚会，正巧他不在； 年度英语晚会的时间和地点； 晚会都有哪些节目； 请他尽快跟你联系。 要求：格式准确，表达清楚，字迹工整。 参考词汇：年度英语晚会(the annual English evening) 请用下面格式。Dear Smith, . John Nov.17th,2004 5.Below is a graph showing the distribution of car accidents in a city during 1997. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making refe

26、rence to the following points: 1. the distribution of car accidents in different months and the general trend in 1997 2. the possible reasons for the distribution of car accidents in the city The Number of Car Accidents 6.Suppose that you have got the news that the University of Science and Technolo

27、gy of China is offering a scholarship in chemistry and that you have just received an MS degree in chemistry and are eager to have a personal interview with Dr. Wu Hanwei, the Chairman. Write a letter of application for the scholarship. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own

28、name at the end of your letter. Use Wang Lin instead. You do not need to write the address. 7.情景： 根据下面的内容写一篇关于方星救助白天鹅的英语短文(词数100左右)： 方星是方庄村小学的学生。家住在太湖边。一天，在放学回家的路上，他发现了一只受伤的白天鹅。他把它抱回家，精心照料。几天后，白天鹅的伤好了，可以飞了。方星把它放回到大自然。 8.情景：昨天你因为爷爷心脏病突发，要送他去医院而未能参加Jenny的生日晚会。任务：给Jenny写一张50字左右的便条。告诉她：对未能参加生日晚会表示歉意；未能参

29、加晚会的原因；为她准备了一份礼物，特意托James带去。 9.情景： John去找Smith，请他去参加年度英语晚会，正巧他不在。 任务： 请你以John的名义用英语给Smith写一张50字左右的便条。内容包括： 你何时来的； 邀请他去参加年度英语晚会，正巧他不在； 年度英语晚会的时间和地点； 晚会都有哪些节目； 请他尽快跟你联系。 要求：格式准确，表达清楚，字迹工整。 参考词汇：年度英语晚会(the annual English evening) 请用下面格式。Dear Smith, John Nov. 17th, 2004 10.The following chart shows the

30、number of scholars returning from overseas over the past years. Study the following chart carefully and write an essay in which you should1) describe the chart, and2) account for the fact revealed in the chart.In your essay, make full use of the information provided in the pictures printed below. Yo

31、u should write about 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.The following chart shows the number of scholars returning from overseas over the past years. Study the following chart carefully and write an essay in which you should1) describe the chart, and2) account for the fact revealed in the chart.

32、In your essay, make full use of the information provided in the pictures printed below. You should write about 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. 11.For this part, you are allowed 35 minutes to write a composition based on the graph below.Remember that your composition be written according to t

33、he following outline:(1) Rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph;(2) Possible reason ( s ) for the decline of car accidents in the city;(3) Your predictions of what will happen this year.You should write 160 - 200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.For this part, you are allowed 35

34、 minutes to write a composition based on the graph below.Remember that your composition be written according to the following outline:(1) Rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph;(2) Possible reason ( s ) for the decline of car accidents in the city;(3) Your predictions o

35、f what will happen this year.You should write 160 - 200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. 12.请你根据以下图表和提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报导，并阐述手机给人们生活所带来的利与弊。1方便。2随时，随地联系。3许多功能满足不同要求，如发短信，上网等。4接到打错的电话并为之付费。5电磁辐射(radiation)有害健康。注意：1词数100左右；2开头已为你写好。As can be seen from the chart, great changes have been taking place in the owne

36、rship of mobile phones in China_请你根据以下图表和提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报导，并阐述手机给人们生活所带来的利与弊。1方便。2随时，随地联系。3许多功能满足不同要求，如发短信，上网等。4接到打错的电话并为之付费。5电磁辐射(radiation)有害健康。注意：1词数100左右；2开头已为你写好。As can be seen from the chart, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China_13.Your younger sist

37、er Jane will graduate this June. However she has no idea what she should do after graduation. Write a letter to her, (1) stating the reason why you write this letter; (2) expressing your suggestion; (3) giving regards. You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your le

38、tter. Use Wang Lin instead. You do not need to write the address. 14.Look at the picture and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following two points:(1) a description of the picture;(2) your comment on this picture.Look at the picture and write an essay of about 120 words maki

39、ng reference to the following two points:(1) a description of the picture;(2) your comment on this picture. 15.请写一封投诉信，你于2005年7月买了一部手机，但不久就坏了。你带着这部手机来到X商店，但x商店让你等了三个月才修好。但五个月后，这部手机又坏了。信中请你指明你手机的型号以及投诉要求。 注意：词数在80100。 16.1对成就的不同看法 2提出取得成功的方法 3我对成功的观点 17.BDirections:/B From your life experience you fi

40、nd that a sense of humor is very important in dealing with the problems in your life as well as in your relationship with other people. There is a discussion among your classmates about the importance of humor in everyday life. Write an essay to join the discussion by induding the following two poin

41、ts: 1) the definition of humor; 2) an example of its use in daily life. You should write 160-200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. 18.Changes in peoples daily expanses in the past five years2. Possible reasons for the changes3. My own conclusion 19.Suppose you heard the news that your friend Mike had just be

42、en promoted to be the manager of his department in the company. Write a letter of congratulations to Mike. Your letter should include: 1) Why do you write this letter 2) Whats your feeling You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use Wang Lin ins

43、tead. You do not need to write the address. 20.Look at the picture below and write an essay about 120 words, making reference to the following points: 1) a description of the picture 2) your comments on this phenomenon 21.For this part, you are allowed 35 minutes to write a composition about Honesty

44、. Your essay should include the following points:1) what is honesty 2) how important is honesty 3) how to behave in the life in an honest way Your whole composition should be about 160-200 words. Remember to write clearly or ANSWER SHEET 2. 22.Below is a graph showing the distribution of car accidents in Walton city during 1998. Study carefully the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making reference with the following points:1. rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicate