2021江苏公共英语考试考前冲刺卷（8）.docx

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1、2021江苏公共英语考试考前冲刺卷（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.Questions 1416 are based on the following passage about the drought. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1416.What can contribute to droughtAover-farming and soil erosionBsoil moistureCwater conserv

2、ationDnatural disasters 2.Every other week, new studies appear that either criticize or praise the roasted bean. Are there grounds for concern under the fragrant foam Some people believe that coffee bean can lower the incidence of some diseases. First, the disease is diabetes. A study of 14,000 peop

3、le in Finland which is the worlds greatest per-capita consumer of coffee found that women who drank three to four cups a day cut their risk of developing diabetes by 29 percent. For men, it was 27 percent. Researchers arent sure why, but suspect that the antioxidants in coffee help deliver insulin t

4、o the bodys tissues. Second, it can lower cancer. In Japan, a study of 90,000 people revealed those who drank coffee every day for ten years were half as likely to get liver cancer. Meanwhile, German scientists have identified an active compound in coffee that boosts enzymes thought to prevent colon

5、 cancer. Finally, it can also lower Parkinsons disease. Researchers in Hawaii monitored the health of more than 8,000 Japanese-American men for 30 years and discovered that those who drank a cup of coffee a day had less than half the incidence of Parkinsons disease. A possible clue as to why. caffei

6、ne promotes the release of dopamine, a substance involved with movement and usually consumed in Parkinsons sufferers. On the contrary, theres hot debate on whether drinking coffee is a cardiac risk. A Greek study of more than 3,000 people found coffee drinkers has higher levels of bad substances in

7、their blood than non-drinkers. But Harvard researchers looking at the health of coffee drinkers over 20 years could not localize any extra coronary problems. Nevertheless, a study of 2,028 Costa Ricans found those with a gene variant that processes caffeine four times slower than average, and who al

8、so drank two to three cups of coffee a day, upped their heart-attack risk by 36 percent. As this group me-tabolises caffeine slower, it remains in the body for longer - possibly pushing up blood pressure. For most of us, the humble cup of coffee is simply a harmless and enjoyable way to kick - start

9、 the day or give us an excuse for some time out. No more, no less. However, it is important to remember that different people exhibit different tolerance levels to caffeine - it is, after all, a drug.According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements is trueAIn Finland, the study i

10、ndicates women who drink coffee will be healthy.BIn Japan, the study indicates people who drink coffee can get cancer.CThere is an active compound in coffee that can cut the risk of getting colon cancer.DPeople who drink coffee are easy to get Parkinsons disease. 3.Questions 1720 are based on the fo

11、llowing passage about the changing family. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1720.Many women are dissatisfied with marriage and the nuclear family because theyAhave to stay homeBdo not have enough moneyCare too busy to have free timeDhave to look after their children 4.Taking a nap is frowne

12、d upon by many people and is viewed as fondness for the elderly and children. Mention nap and you could be seen as lazy, depressed and unwilling to work. However, taking a nap is one of the best but most underused tools for busy people to ease weariness. The majority of people experience drowsiness

13、in the afternoon and notice their work efficiency and mood starting to slip and taking a nap will help combat this. The results of research suggest that taking a nap can make you more alert, reduce stress and improve cognitive function compared to those who working all day without rest. A mid-aftern

14、oon nap means that productivity can last long into the night. Researchers at NASA found that a 30- minute full nap increased cognitive function by 40%. The volunteers on the tests found that their memory improved as well as experiencing an increase in concentration. Those who didnt nap would score l

15、ower on IQ test than those who did (after a day of work). If you feel tired in the afternoon and from then on cant perform at your best, t recommend taking a short power nap to get yourself feel alert and ready for work. You will notice your mood and alertness to be improved. ! advise keeping the na

16、p between 15 and 30 minutes if you want to avoid getting into deeper stages of sleep. If you do, youll find it harder to wake and may experience the unstable feeling for a while. For those who are worried about the after-affect of a nap, there is the caffeine nap. A caffeine nap is taken after an in

17、take of caffeine, so that you are asleep while your body digests the caffeine. After a 15 -30 minutes nap, you wake up and have the caffeine in your system. This is great if you need to be instantly on the move after a nap, and you can bounce out of your sleeping state and jump into refreshed Work f

18、eeling. Finding 15 -30 minutes to take a nap in a day sometimes seems difficult, but doing so is very helpful to your productivity. Even 10 minutes of a nap every day will be better than nothing at all, and may give you the energy you need to be successful. If youre willing to have a try, make sure

19、you can find a comfortable place before setting your head down. If you can feel secure and let go, then your rest will be even more beneficial.Which one is not the benefit of taking a napAdecrease stress and improve cognitive functionBkeep the best state of mind and energyCfeel refresh and alertDfee

20、l unstable and depressed 5.What do you do to (21) care of the books in your library Some of the most collectors (22) to read the books in their collection; (23) the books remain in mint (24) . Others buy two copies of a book; they (25) one, and leave the other untouched. Many readers must read their

21、 books, (26) they still want to protect and care for the volumes. Here are some tips to remember (27) you want your books to remain in good condition. Firstly, avoid Writing. You may have been told to (28) in the margins of your books, or even to underline or highlight words, phrases, and paragraphs

22、. But, if you plan to (29) the book, add it to your library, or even sell it - dont write in the book. The ink permanently damages your book. Use a journal or notebook to take (30) on pages or use pieces of paper or Post-It notes. If you are (31) to write in your book, use a pencil, and erase the ma

23、rkings. Secondly, avoid Food and Drink. Food and Liquids which are hazards to your books. The best practice is to avoid eating or drinking (32) you read. If you need to read while you eat, make sure your fingers are clean and dry as you hold the book or turn the pages. Also, (33) the book away from

24、the food and drink. Check the table or other surfaces for water, crumbs, and stickiness (34) you put your book (35) . Finally, take care. When you handle your book, hold it (36) care. When you read the book, dont (37) down the corners of the pages and use a bookmark instead. Dont fold the (38) of th

25、e book back. Dont break the binding; and dont (39) your book with the book (40) , face-down. Use a book cover to keep your books in the best condition.AconditionBstationCenvironmentDsurrounding 6.Every other week, new studies appear that either criticize or praise the roasted bean. Are there grounds

26、 for concern under the fragrant foam Some people believe that coffee bean can lower the incidence of some diseases. First, the disease is diabetes. A study of 14,000 people in Finland which is the worlds greatest per-capita consumer of coffee found that women who drank three to four cups a day cut t

27、heir risk of developing diabetes by 29 percent. For men, it was 27 percent. Researchers arent sure why, but suspect that the antioxidants in coffee help deliver insulin to the bodys tissues. Second, it can lower cancer. In Japan, a study of 90,000 people revealed those who drank coffee every day for

28、 ten years were half as likely to get liver cancer. Meanwhile, German scientists have identified an active compound in coffee that boosts enzymes thought to prevent colon cancer. Finally, it can also lower Parkinsons disease. Researchers in Hawaii monitored the health of more than 8,000 Japanese-Ame

29、rican men for 30 years and discovered that those who drank a cup of coffee a day had less than half the incidence of Parkinsons disease. A possible clue as to why. caffeine promotes the release of dopamine, a substance involved with movement and usually consumed in Parkinsons sufferers. On the contr

30、ary, theres hot debate on whether drinking coffee is a cardiac risk. A Greek study of more than 3,000 people found coffee drinkers has higher levels of bad substances in their blood than non-drinkers. But Harvard researchers looking at the health of coffee drinkers over 20 years could not localize a

31、ny extra coronary problems. Nevertheless, a study of 2,028 Costa Ricans found those with a gene variant that processes caffeine four times slower than average, and who also drank two to three cups of coffee a day, upped their heart-attack risk by 36 percent. As this group me-tabolises caffeine slowe

32、r, it remains in the body for longer - possibly pushing up blood pressure. For most of us, the humble cup of coffee is simply a harmless and enjoyable way to kick - start the day or give us an excuse for some time out. No more, no less. However, it is important to remember that different people exhi

33、bit different tolerance levels to caffeine - it is, after all, a drug.What can be inferred from the last paragraphACoffee is a kind of beverage.BToo much coffee may endanger peoples life.CCoffee is good for busy people.DCoffee can cure disease. 7.Human creativeness is boundless. With the advance of

34、science and technology, a complete new means of communication - Mobile Phone came to the world, which, being not fixed in one place like ordinary phones, greatly facilitates telephone communication. Although using mobile phone is convenient, it also has some negative factors. It tells us that we sho

35、uld pay more attention to the mobile phone etiquette. There is a research on American mobile phone etiquette. People are using cell phones in a Manhattan subway. Most Americans believe that there are unspoken rules about using mobile phone etiquette, according to an online poll. Its impolite to shou

36、t down their cell phones which may frighten other passengers. Checking emails, sending text messages and making telephone calls while in the company of other passengers are definite breeches of mobile phone manners. Texting during a date is also strictly forbidden. But the majority of American peopl

37、e questioned in the online poll said that they would not be offended if they received an electronic thank you, instead of a written note and seventy-five percent had no objections to anyone using laptops, net books or cell phones in the bathroom. Etiquette is first and foremost a question of awarene

38、ss, said the author and etiquette expert Anna Post. But she described the results of the Harris Interactive poll commissioned by Intel as pretty surprising statistics. Sixty-two percent of the 2,625 adults who took part in the survey agreed that cell phones, laptops, net books and other electronic d

39、evices are part of daily life. Fifty-five percent also thought that the demands of business mean people must stay connected, even if it involves taking a laptop on a holiday or answering a cell phone during a meal. Despite the need to be constantly connected and the general acceptance of the technol

40、ogy, people were more sensitive about technology abuses during holiday and religious activities. Nearly ninety percent of Americans think that cell phone use is unacceptable during a religious service and thirty percent admitted they would be offended if they received an online gift wish. But more t

41、han half revealed that they intended to send an electronic greeting card, instead of a traditional one. These are issues about common sense, said Dr Genevieve Bell, an ethnographer and director of Intels User Experience Group, adding that the social rules of when and how it is appropriate to use the

42、 technology are still being formed.This article is most probably taken from aAdocument.Bmagazine.Cbiography.Dscience fiction. 8.Shopping has become a private affair. Obvious consumption does not look good during a depression, which explains why so many of us are accepting e-commerce. Online Shopping

43、 on these shores is projected to grow from sales of 8.9bn to around 21.3bn by the end of 2,011. Often people proclaim theyve accepted e-commerce because its green. This is understandable. If many shopping bags in a depression looks bad, bricks and mortar retail - huge out-of-town shopping centres, r

44、etail shopping center that insist on leaving their doors open even in winter and grocery stores full of the most inefficient freezers - look terrible during an ecological emergency. Should we buy the idea that e-commerce is any better Several studies have tried to answer this with cold, hard data. A

45、 2,000 study on Webvan, a now disappearing US online grocer, concluded that a wider adoption of e-commerce would not give us environmental gains, while a 2,002 study of US book retailing found no greater energy savings selling online. But the study that all e-tailers are talking about is a new one f

46、rom Carnegie Mellon University, which has found that shopping online via Buy. corns e-commerce model for electronic products uses 35 percent less energy consumption and CO2 emissions than a traditional bricks model. This is largely because it avoids the usual retail distribution model and, of course

47、, the impact of consumers driving to a store. And, from the shoppers perspective, online buying often allows you to avoid the desire for retail. But both models are flawed, because online or on the high street, retailers are dependent on a hydrocarbon-fuelled delivery system. Trucks deliver 4.8m ton

48、nes of freight each day in the UK, which works out at about 80kg per person. To make matters worse, after a truck drops off the goods it often returns empty to the depot. A 2002 study of 20,000 transportation trips found that only 2.4% of return journey legs found suitable backloads. This journey represents a large part of the impact of what we buy. Online shopping may prove marginally more green in terms of energy saving, but we shouldnt forget progress