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1、2021吉林大学英语考试真题卷（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.Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45. Most banks in the US open at 9:00 or 10:00 and close between 3:00 and 5:00, but stay open later o

2、n Fridays, and some banks have longer hours in order to attract customers on this day. Whats the best way to carry money safely while you are traveling There are three possibilitiespersonal checks from your country, travelers checks and credit cards. Some American banks accept foreign checks such as

3、 Eurocheques (欧洲货币支票); the problem is that only those banks that are used to dealing with foreigners will know what Eurocheques are. It may be more convenient to carry travelers checks, which are insured against loss. They should be in dollars, because only a few banks do much business in foreign cu

4、rrencies. If your checks arent in dollars, it may take you a long time to find a bank that will exchange them. You can use travelers checks almost anywhere. If you run out of them, you can buy more at most banks. Their service charge will vary, though, so ask what it is before you buy your checks. A

5、mericans would say the best way to carry money is to have a credit card. Credit cards can be canceled if they are lost or stolen. And because they are widely accepted in the US, it is easy to use them to pay all kinds of bills. Of course, you cant get along without cash, but you dont need to carry m

6、uch with you. Before you buy travelers checks, youd better learn_. Ahow much you should pay for its service rateBhow long they can be usedCwhere you can use themDwhen you can get them 2. Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the

7、reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choic

8、e and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Beginning in October, more than 13000 McDonalds restaurants in America will use a new variety of cooking oil. McDonalds aims to make its French fries and other fried foods healthier. The change will not af

9、fect the taste or the number of calories in the food. But by changing the cooking oil, McDonalds says, it hopes to cut by nearly half the amount of trans fatty acids (转换脂肪酸) in French fries and reduce the amount of saturated fats (饱和脂肪) by 16 percent. Scientists believe that trans fatty acids and sa

10、turated fats raise cholesterol (胆固醇) levels and increase the risk of heart disease. McDonalds new step is important because McDonalds is an industry leader and other fast-food chains and food processors may follow the lead. For McDonalds, the action comes at a time when Americans are becoming more a

11、nd more concerned about obesity, which is also an increasing pressure on food companies to offer healthy food to consumers. After three years of study, McDonalds officials say they are switching oil that is lower in saturated fats and trans fatty acids. McDonalds says the change will not cause highe

12、r coats for consumers. Though there is some change, scientists say that the amount of trans fatty acids in foods at McDonalds and at other fast-food companies is still important. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage AIf a persons cholesterol is high, it wont affect his health.BHea

13、rt disease is connected with the contents of cholesterol.CThe Americans pay no attention to the action of McDonalds.DMost of American foods are lower in trans fatty acids. 3.Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45. Most banks in the

14、 US open at 9:00 or 10:00 and close between 3:00 and 5:00, but stay open later on Fridays, and some banks have longer hours in order to attract customers on this day. Whats the best way to carry money safely while you are traveling There are three possibilitiespersonal checks from your country, trav

15、elers checks and credit cards. Some American banks accept foreign checks such as Eurocheques (欧洲货币支票); the problem is that only those banks that are used to dealing with foreigners will know what Eurocheques are. It may be more convenient to carry travelers checks, which are insured against loss. Th

16、ey should be in dollars, because only a few banks do much business in foreign currencies. If your checks arent in dollars, it may take you a long time to find a bank that will exchange them. You can use travelers checks almost anywhere. If you run out of them, you can buy more at most banks. Their s

17、ervice charge will vary, though, so ask what it is before you buy your checks. Americans would say the best way to carry money is to have a credit card. Credit cards can be canceled if they are lost or stolen. And because they are widely accepted in the US, it is easy to use them to pay all kinds of

18、 bills. Of course, you cant get along without cash, but you dont need to carry much with you. One of the advantages of credit cards is that_. Athere are many kinds of credit cardsBthey are not easy to loseCthey can be canceled after being stolenDthey are easy to carry with 4.M: It’s all right

19、this time. You don’t have to buy two new tickets today. But next time, please be sure you are on the right train.W: We will read the signs more carefully next time. Thank you.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers （）A. Conductor and passenger.B. Teacher and student.C. Sales

20、man and customer.D. Boss and secretary.5.W: Louise speaks English as if she were an American.M: Her family lived in the United States until Louise was 12 years old. She has never forgotten her English.Why can Louise speak English Well （）A. Her family speaks English.B. She spent her early years in Am

21、erica.C. She has a good memory and won’t forget her English.D. She is an American native.6.M: Excuse me, but is there a bus going to the zoo W: Well, you are at the right bus stop. But you have to transfer to a No. 57 bus at Time Street.What is the man going to do next （）A. Take a bus to Time

22、Street.B. Take a bus to the zoo.C. Take No. 57 bus.D. Find the right bus stop first.7.W: Jim, someone is waiting for you downstairs.M: For me Who would visit me at workWhat can we learn from the mans words （）A. He doesn’t like to receive visitors at work.B. He’s busy and has no time for

23、the visitor.C. Usually he doesn’t have visitors at work.D. He is asking the woman to tell him the visitor’s name.8.W: What No one could move Mary so easily!M: But I did!What has the man done （）A. Moved Mary.B. Fell in love with Mary.C. Made friends with Mary.D. Left Mary.9.Conversation 1

24、W: So you are on holiday, aren’t youM: That’s right. It has been so long since my last holiday.W: So you’ve got to have fun and enjoy your holiday. When did you arrive hereM: Last night.W: Are you going to leave soonM: Yes. Actually I am going to leave for the next destination this

25、 afternoon.W: Where have you been until nowM: Let me see. (6)My journey began with a short stay in Britain. Then I traveled to France and Germany. I’ve also been to Austria. And now I am in Spain.W: Really That sounds fantastic. How long will your holiday lastM: Two weeks. (7)Fourteen countrie

26、s in fourteen days. It’s exciting, isn’t itWhich country could be the next destination of the man （）A.Spain.B.France.C.Italy.D.Germany.10.（）in the doorway, the house appeared to be much smaller than it had seemed to us as children many years ago.A. When we stoodB. Being standingC. Standi

27、ngD. Stood11.Conversation 2M: Hi, Kate. Are you coming for dinner on Wednesday night It’s my turn to cook.W: You are cooking, Adam I don’t know if I should believe you.M: My parents do. I have learnt a lot about cooking. And something I make is really good!W: Do you make dinner oftenM: E

28、very Wednesday. (9)You see, My Mum has gone back to work for some time. So all the housework is divided (8)among the four of us.W: David cooks tooM: He surely does. And pretty well too. His turn is Tuesday. My Mum cooks on Thursday and my Dad on Monday.W: (10)And who does the shoppingM: Usually my M

29、um and I. We do shopping on Saturday.W: Oh, that sounds nice. I’d like to go and taste the food you make.How many members are there in Adams family （）A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.12.Conversation 2M: Hi, Kate. Are you coming for dinner on Wednesday night It’s my turn to cook.W: You are coo

30、king, Adam I don’t know if I should believe you.M: My parents do. I have learnt a lot about cooking. And something I make is really good!W: Do you make dinner oftenM: Every Wednesday. (9)You see, My Mum has gone back to work for some time. So all the housework is divided (8)among the four of u

31、s.W: David cooks tooM: He surely does. And pretty well too. His turn is Tuesday. My Mum cooks on Thursday and my Dad on Monday.W: (10)And who does the shoppingM: Usually my Mum and I. We do shopping on Saturday.W: Oh, that sounds nice. I’d like to go and taste the food you make.Why is the hous

32、ework divided among the family （）A. Because Mum has gone back to work for some time.B. Because Mum does not want to do much housework.C. Because of Adam’s suggestion.D. Because they are all very fond of housework.13.Conversation 1W: So you are on holiday, aren’t youM: That’s right.

33、 It has been so long since my last holiday.W: So you’ve got to have fun and enjoy your holiday. When did you arrive hereM: Last night.W: Are you going to leave soonM: Yes. Actually I am going to leave for the next destination this afternoon.W: Where have you been until nowM: Let me see. (6)My

34、journey began with a short stay in Britain. Then I traveled to France and Germany. I’ve also been to Austria. And now I am in Spain.W: Really That sounds fantastic. How long will your holiday lastM: Two weeks. (7)Fourteen countries in fourteen days. It’s exciting, isn’t itHow many

35、more countries is the man going to visit during his holiday （）A.Four.B.Fourteen.C.Five.D.Nine.14.Conversation 2M: Hi, Kate. Are you coming for dinner on Wednesday night It’s my turn to cook.W: You are cooking, Adam I don’t know if I should believe you.M: My parents do. I have learnt a lo

36、t about cooking. And something I make is really good!W: Do you make dinner oftenM: Every Wednesday. (9)You see, My Mum has gone back to work for some time. So all the housework is divided (8)among the four of us.W: David cooks tooM: He surely does. And pretty well too. His turn is Tuesday. My Mum co

37、oks on Thursday and my Dad on Monday.W: (10)And who does the shoppingM: Usually my Mum and I. We do shopping on Saturday.W: Oh, that sounds nice. I’d like to go and taste the food you make.Who usually does the shopping in this family （）A. Mother and Father.B. Father and David.C. Mother and Ada

38、m.D. Adam and David.15.The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from impolite behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the killing on t

39、he road may be regarded as a social problem.In fact the enemies of society on wheels are a rather harmless people, just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality (道德) that carelessness is no excuse when one’s actions could bring dea

40、th or damage to others.Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents result from the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can damage drivers’ reactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be obvious. The ex

41、perts warn that it is essential for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one’s emotions under control.Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations. They are at fault in most vehicle wa

42、lker accidents. Many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.According to the writer, the motor vehicle accident happens essentially because of（）A. the driver’s poor driving techniquesB. the driver’s violation of others’ legal and moral rights

43、C. the street walkers’ carelessness while walkingD. the street walkers’ violation of traffic regulations16.The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from impolite beh

44、avior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the killing on the road may be regarded as a social problem.In fact the enemies of society on wheels are a rather harmless people, just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law

45、and common morality (道德) that carelessness is no excuse when one’s actions could bring death or damage to others.Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents result from the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can damage drivers’ r

46、eactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be obvious. The experts warn that it is essential for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one’s emotions under control.Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to dri

47、vers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations. They are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents. Many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.According to the writer, the main solution to automobile accidents is to（）A. reduce drivers’ tired

48、nessB. improve drivers’ judgmentC. control drivers’ emotionD. restrict drivers’ speed17.Hyperinflation (极度通货膨胀) is defined as an economic condition during which there is steep increase in price.In accordance with the laws of economics, three factors combine to create this condition. Firstly, demand must be much greater than the supply of available goods. Secondary, the country must continuously create and thereby build up an ever increasing supply of money.