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1、2021年留学英语考试模拟卷（4）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.CRUX:Aperipheral elementBcommencementCconvictionDafflictionEgratuity 2.The author of the passage concedes which of the following about Mary Shelley as an authorA(A) She was unaware of the literary and mythol

2、ogical traditions of the overreacher.B(B) She intentionally parodied the scientific and literary discoveries of her time.C(C) She was exposed to radical artistic and scientific concepts that influenced her work.D(D) She lacked the maturity to create a literary work of absolute originality.E(E) She w

3、as not so much an author in her own right as an imitator of the literary works of others. 3.METEOROLOGY: WEATHER :A(A) cosmology: atmosphereB(B) seismology: earthquakeC(C) alchemy: chemistryD(D) phonetics: languageE(E) mythology: narrative 4.The author would regard the idea that the universe inhabit

4、s a spherical geometry asA(A) unimportantB(B) unscientificC(C) self-evidentD(D) plausibleE(E) unlikely 5.The author would regard the idea that the universe inhabits a spherical geometry asA(A) unimportantB(B) unscientificC(C) self-evidentD(D) plausibleE(E) unlikely 6.Although most people who acquire

5、 West Nile have no_and those who do normally suffer little more than flu-like illness, it is believed they still can carry _amounts of the virus in their blood for several days.A(A) recourse negligibleB(B) symptoms minuteC(C) cure significantD(D) fever activeE(E) hope incipient 7.CONIFER: NEEDLE: :A

6、potato: tuberBcactus: spineCmelon: gourdDbud: stalkEgrove: timber 8.SAGE: JUDGMENT : :Avaticinator: omnipotenceBconsumer: wealthCvillain: perfidyDautodidact: ambitionEknave: deceit 9.Although he was - in his efforts to persuade us of the justness of his cause, his past history, . with failures, prev

7、ented us from being any more than skeptical at his words.A(A) tireless marredB(B) sage coupledC(C) resourceful immaculateD(D) unassuming tingedE(E) unyielding touched 10.LOUTISH : GRACE:A(A) banal: reparteeB(B) selfish : egoC(C) comely : hatredD(D) fiendish : impatienceE(E) retentive : memory 11.CAT

8、ALYZE:A(A) cultivateB(B) restrainC(C) calmD(D) corruptE(E) contort 12.It can be inferred from the passage that low-pressure sprinklers would be more preferable to high-pressure models for which of the following reasonsA(A) The surplus generated by low-pressure systems can be sold, lessening overall

9、water strain on a region.B(B) Low-pressure systems deliver water directly to root systems, resulting in higher crop yields.C(C) A lower cost is associated with low-pressure systems than with high-pressure systems, which are generally more expensive.D(D) Lower-pressure systems deliver water in such a

10、 way that evaporation rates are diminished, resulting in greater efficiency.E(E) Crops watered by lower-pressure systems generally contain higher nutrients, reducing overall food consumption levels. 13.It can be inferred from the passage that low-pressure sprinklers would be more preferable to high-

11、pressure models for which of the following reasonsA(A) The surplus generated by low-pressure systems can be sold, lessening overall water strain on a region.B(B) Low-pressure systems deliver water directly to root systems, resulting in higher crop yields.C(C) A lower cost is associated with low-pres

12、sure systems than with high-pressure systems, which are generally more expensive.D(D) Lower-pressure systems deliver water in such a way that evaporation rates are diminished, resulting in greater efficiency.E(E) Crops watered by lower-pressure systems generally contain higher nutrients, reducing ov

13、erall food consumption levels. 14.ASPERSIONS:AannoyanceBplundersCmisgivingsDsycophancyEregrets 15.Future generations of physicists may look at the_of their former ideas and see in it, not the relics of some extinct creature, but a crude, early, yet wholly version of their more modern theories.A(A) m

14、ockery distinctB(B) armature laughableC(C) specter congruousD(D) skeleton recognizableE(E) treatment suspect 16.小刘比她丈夫小四岁，他们结婚三年才有了现在的儿子，今年小刘的年龄恰好是儿子的15倍，她丈夫的年龄是儿子的17倍，结婚时小刘的年龄是_。A24B25C26D28 17.The word serve in line I is closest in meaning toA( improveB( functionC( beginD( rely 18.Thomas Paine, _,

15、 wrote Common Sense, a pamphlet that identified the American colonies with the cause of liberty.Awriter of eloquentBwhose eloquent writingCan eloquent writerDwriting eloquent 19.ACCEPT : DEMUR :A(A) enact : revokeB(B) deny : repelC(C) mute : dispelD(D) despise : annoyE(E) reject : disdain 20.INSURGE

16、NT : REBEL :A(A) architect : renovateB(B) fallacy : distractC(C) quartermaster : maintainD(D) private : marshalE(E) provocateur : agitate 21.Living organisms contain more water _substance.A( than do any otherB( does than any otherC( other than do they anyD( than they do any other 22.EBULLIENCE:A(A)

17、clumsinessB(B) measured self-controlC(C) incapabilityD(D) meticulous planE(E) infertility 23.INVULNERABLE : INJURED :A(A) dubious : discreditedB(B) saturated : surfeitedC(C) flimsy : crackedD(D) orthodox : intendedE(E) untenable : defended 24.During the nineteenth century the molecular theory of mat

18、ter was developed, (which) considered (all matter) to (be composed) of tiny, indivisible (entity) called molecules.AwhichBall matterCbe composedDentity 25.INSINUATE: INTRODUCE :A(A) assert : stateB(B) infiltrate : enterC(C) foray : encroachD(D) scrutinize : catalogueE(E) communicate : promulgate 26.

19、In the diurnal type of tidal oscillation, the alternate rise and fall of sea level, a single high water and a single low water occur _ tidal day.A(eachB(each ofC(each of theD(of each 27.According to the passage, the specialization of art and theory has tended toA(A) reduce the level of control artis

20、ts have over artistic institutionsB(B) increase the usefulness of creating a unifying artistic vocabularyC(C) permit a greater level of development of knowledge concerning bothD(D) curtail interactions and establish false boundaries between the two fieldsE(E) complicate the educational process of ar

21、tists in an unfortunate manner 28.According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand themA(They understand the rhythmB( They enjoy the soundC( They can remember them easilyD( They focus on the meaning of their parents words 29.In the UK, people are

22、 eating moreAA. chocolate.BB. dark chocolate.CC. milk chocolate. 30.According to the passage, which of the following is true about all early domesticated plantsA( They were varieties of weedB(They were moved from disturbed areaC( They succeeded in areas with many treeD( They failed to grow in trampl

23、ed or damaged area 31.ARREST:A(A) absorbB(B) immunizeC(C) duplicateD(D) reclaimE(E) animate 32.ACHROMATIC : HUE:A(A) convoluted : tortuousnessB(B) tranquil : listenerC(C) extraneous : essentialityD(D) derivative : modelE(E) disoriented : destination 33.Which of the following does the passage imply a

24、bout the notion that the universe may be based on a spherical geometryA(A) Of the three models of spatial curvature proposed by Einstein, only spherical geometry contradicts the Euclidean model.B(B) The primary evidence for the notion is that that observers cannot see spatial flexure directly, but p

25、erceive it as gravitational attraction.C(C) Space mapped on the spherical geometrical model may curve in one of three ways, as Einstein proposed.D(D) Spheres typically contain only three dimensions, whereas most models of the universe attribute it at least four.E(E) Scientists are skeptical, given t

26、hat mass and energy quantities seem insufficient, yet ultimately do not know enough to dismiss the notion. 34.Which of the following does the passage imply about the notion that the universe may be based on a spherical geometryA(A) Of the three models of spatial curvature proposed by Einstein, only

27、spherical geometry contradicts the Euclidean model.B(B) The primary evidence for the notion is that that observers cannot see spatial flexure directly, but perceive it as gravitational attraction.C(C) Space mapped on the spherical geometrical model may curve in one of three ways, as Einstein propose

28、d.D(D) Spheres typically contain only three dimensions, whereas most models of the universe attribute it at least four.E(E) Scientists are skeptical, given that mass and energy quantities seem insufficient, yet ultimately do not know enough to dismiss the notion. 35.The two reputable hydrogeologists

29、 drafted some highly optimistic projections-with the_that these were speculative and should of course be tested.A(A) caveatB(B) analysisC(C) hypothesisD(D) precisE(E) imprimatur 36.The word favored in line 24 is closest in meaning toA( largeB( escapingC( preferredD( local 37.According to the passage

30、, the white color of the smoke particles generated by a flashbulb contributes toA( rapid coolingB( bright illuminationC( electrical conductivityD( intense heat 38.ASTRONOMER: TELESCOPE:Aastrologer: constellationBsurgeon: pipetteCconductor: batonDcarpenter: trowelEcartographer: foolscap 39.ASTRONOMER

31、: TELESCOPE:Aastrologer: constellationBsurgeon: pipetteCconductor: batonDcarpenter: trowelEcartographer: foolscap 40.ASTRONOMER: TELESCOPE:A(A) astrologer: constellationB(B) surgeon: pipetteC(C) conductor: batonD(D) carpenter: trowelE(E) cartographer: foolscap 41.Which of the following best describe

32、s the authors statement that an emphasis on reality as invariably perceptually seamless may be an exaggeration (lines 27-28)A(A) An assumption based on evidence already presentedB(B) A concession to the view opposing that of the authorsC(C) A hypothesis concerning a possible problem with the nomencl

33、aturist viewD(D) An allusion to an argument presented earlier in the passageE(E) An example of the application of the authors view of language 42.ATTENTIVE: METICULOUS :A(A) pleased: ecstaticB(B) buoyant: obstinateC(C) busy: occupiedD(D) persistent: dauntedE(E) curious: inquisitive 43.Many politicia

34、ns are characterized by an inconsistency of platform during crises, to the extent that they are rarely - encouraging and - similar behavior in their colleagues.A(A) averse to . facilitatingB(B) abhorrent of . foreshadowingC(C) confident about . dissuadingD(D) diffident in . triggeringE(E) radical ab

35、out . quelling 44.Some teachers complained that the school board was _ , focusing on short-term goals while ignoring the long-term benefits of classroom reorganization.A(A) ambiguousB(B) myopicC(C) perceptiveD(D) discerningE(E) replete 45.ADDENDUM: DOCUMENT : :Aduplication: originalBpostscript: lett

36、erCcorrespondence: epistolaryDcanon: apocryphaEepigraph: preface 46.ADDENDUM: DOCUMENT : :Aduplication: originalBpostscript: letterCcorrespondence: epistolaryDcanon: apocryphaEepigraph: preface 47.INSURGENT: REBEL : :Aarchitect: renovateBfallacy: distractCquartermaster: maintainDprivate: marshalEpro

37、vocateur: agitate 48.It is odd that many philosophers argue in support of meritocracy that a persons worth to society is measured by their wealth, when instead peoples - should be measured by their - to society.A(A) affluence . contributionB(B) behavior. adjustmentC(C) reputation . considerationD(D)

38、 ardor. benevolenceE(E) character. value 49.TORNADO: AIR :A(A) downpour: floodB(B) guzzler: gasC(C) vortex: waterD(D) gutter: roofE(E) meadow: spark 50.Areas of fertile soil called deltas, usually _ are formed by mud deposited at the mouth of a river.A(triangular in shapeB( their shape is triangularC( they have a triangular shapeD( triangular shape第21页 共21页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页第 21 页 共 21 页