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1、综合能力训练卷(二)Part Language knowledge(45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions：For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and DChoose the one that best completes the sentence. 1We can imagine _ city of Wuhan in _ year 2030 will be different from what it is now.A. t

2、he; / B. /; the C. /; / D. the; the2. Mary often does some translation work to earn extra money, which _ half of her income.A. makes up B. counts on C. accounts for D. consists in3. Dont be too _ about things you are not supposed to know.A. strange B. amusing C. curious D. conscious4. The Great Pyra

3、mid is said to _by aliens. Is there a chance that this might be true?A. be built B. have been builtC. being built D. built5. We should bear in mind that social development and balance of nature should go in _. A. company B. sympathyC. association D. harmony6. Do you need any help, Lucy? Yes. The job

4、 is _ I could do myself.A. less than B. more thanC. no more than D. not more than7. The case of his death is being _ and will be found out before long.A. looked up B. looked for C. looked into D. looked on8How do the shops make money if they sell at such low prices? Manufacturers, it seems, are will

5、ing to bring down prices _ big volume purchases.A. under the name of B. on behalf of C. in return for D. in preparation for9The man as well as his horse _ crossed the river _ from Tokyo. A. which; come B. that; comes C. who; came D. who; come10She went to the bookstore and bought _.A. dozen books B.

6、 dozens books C. dozen of books D. dozens of books11. All of the guests _ by 9 oclock, but the host _ until 15 minutes later.A. arrived; didnt show up B. had arrived; didnt show upC. arrived; hadnt turned up D. had arrived; hadnt turned up12. The _ look on her face suggested that she _ it.A. puzzlin

7、g; hadnt expectedB. puzzled; hadnt expectedC. puzzling; wouldnt expectD. puzzled; shouldnt expect13. The book didnt _ children probably because it employed too many scientific terms.A. apply to B. attend toC. intend to D. attach to14. The boy is not particular about food and always eats _ his parent

8、s give him.A. no matter what B. whichever C. no matter which D. whatever15They say Toms brother is a billionaire._？ He wouldnt accept any help from his brother, even though it was offered. A. What if B. What for C. So what D. Forget itSection B(18 marks) Directions：For each blank in the following pa

9、ssage there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and DFill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A voyaging ship was destroyed during a storm at sea and only two of the men aboard swam to a small, desertlike island. Not knowing what else to do, the two survivors agreed t

10、hey had to pray to God.However, to find out whose prayers were more powerful, they _16_ to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.The first thing they prayed for was _17_. The next morning, the first man saw a fruitbearing tree on his side of the island, and he wa

11、s able to eat its fruit. After a week, the first man became _18_ and decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another ship was destroyed and only a woman _19_ and swam to his side of the island. But on the other side of the island, there was nothing.Soon later the first man prayed for a house, clot

12、hes and more food. The next day, like magic, _20_ of these things were given to him. However, the second man _21_ had nothing. _22_,_the first man prayed for a ship, and in the morning he found a ship at his side of the island. The first man _23_ the ship with his wife and decided to leave the secon

13、d man on the island. As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice, “Why are you leaving your _24_ on the island？“My blessings are mine alone since I was the one who prayed for them， the first man answered.“His prayers were all unanswered and so he doesnt _25_ anything.“You are mistake

14、n！ the voice _26_ him. “He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you wouldnt have received any of my blessings.“Tell me， the first man asked the voice, “what did he pray for that I should _27_ him anything？“He prayed that all your prayers would be answered.16A.continued BexpectedCf

15、eared Dagreed17A.drink Bfood Cshelter Dmeal18A.alone BsorrowClonely Dhomesick19A.survived Bremained Clived Dstruggled20A.some Bmost Cnone Dall21A.even Bstill Cever Dinstead22A.Finally BImmediatelyCGenerally DSuddenly23A.purchased BpossessedCboarded Drented24A.relative BcompanionCcolleague Dhero25A.a

16、ttain BdemandCdeserve Dabandon26A.blamed BcomfortedCpunished Dabused27A.offer Bpay Creturn DoweSection C (12 marks) Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Over the centuries, people have always wondered about the future. Some like

17、to read fantasy stories and imagine what the world will be like in 10, 50 or even 1,000 years time. 28._ write about the future themselves. In the 18th and 19th century, especially the 29._ , the most common theme in science fiction novels was the future. Some authors even predicted things 30._ have

18、 since happened, for example, landing on the moon! 31._ for some people, thinking about the future is not just 32._ fun. They plan the future of the world for 33._ living. These people are called futurologists.In the next few years, computers will become handier. Shortly all of us are going to use o

19、ur voices to give instructions to computers. Well be able to download any file or update our computers just 34._ saying a few words. By the year , the clothing industry will have produced new types of material that will remain stainless no mater 35._ you spill on them. Red wine stains will no longer

20、 ruin clothes.Part Reading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and DChoose the one that fits best according to the information given in the pa

21、ssage.AAs a boy growing up in India，I had longed to travel abroad.I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s，with great interest.My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe，w

22、here my father was to attend a meeting.We planned to travel to Belgium，Netherlands and West Germany.I have vivid memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad.I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experien

23、ce them first hand，during the flight to Frankfurt.We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew.The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable，even for someone like me，who is otherwise scared of flying.After spending almost two weeks in Europ

24、e，we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport，for our return flight.What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河)，it was simply an unforgettable experience.I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation，but the Luf

25、thansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again，with the quality of their service.Being the first airline to take me overseas，Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart.Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of ch

26、oosing any other airline.Flying，in general，for me，has always been an ordeal (terrible and painful experience)Flying on Lufthansa，however，is something I always have and always will look forward to.36Which country does the author live in now? AIndia. BCanada.CBelgium. DGermany.37What made the author s

27、o interested in traveling abroad?AGrowing up in India.BOnce staying in Canada.COnce traveling to Canada with his father.DHis fathers stories about his traveling experiences.38Which of the following is TRUE about the authors trip to Europe in 1998?AThe author traveled with one of his parents.BBoth th

28、eir going and return are by air.CThey traveled in spring that year.DThey stayed in Europe for nearly two months.39It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is _.Aa city in India Ba city in EuropeCan airline company Da travel agency40The underlined word “sombre in the 4th paragraph probably

29、means “_Ahappy BsadCangry DenjoyableBThe Beatles were the most influential band in pop history. In their 8year, 12album history, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr altered (改变) popular culture dramatically. And it wasnt just the suits and changing lengths of hair the four L

30、iverpool boys wore that had such an impact, but what they seemed to stand for. The world saw them as the voice of a new generation, one with a very different attitude to life. Their influence was at its height in the 1960s, but their music continues to stir listeners today. However, up until recentl

31、y one aspect of the Beatles was struck in Yesterday: The music had never been remastered (重新灌录). But on September 9 that situation came to an end, with the release of the entire bands music in a digital makeover. It is probably the biggest reissue (重新发行) in pop music history, said British newspaper

32、the Financial Times. The albums were remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, the location where the band produced much of their work. The cover of their last album, Abbey Road of 1969, featured the four young men striding (大步行走) across a zebra crossing on Abbey Road itself. It is one of the most

33、 famous of all Beatles images. Recently, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album, hundreds of Beatles lovers gathered there to show their appreciation. Pop groups come and go. The boy band pursued by screaming fans one year will be forgotten the next. But the Beatles are one of the few groups

34、 whose music seems to have endured (持久). Why? Paul McCartneys biographer Barry Miles has an explanation: “They were the first rock band and they just happened to be the best. They were the first band to play stadiums, to have their own products. They were groundbreaking in every way， he says.41Why d

35、id the Beatles change popular culture?ABecause of the suits of the four Liverpool boys.BBecause of changing lengths of hair the four Liverpool boys wore.CBecause of their albums.DBecause of their different attitude to life.42Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the second paragrap

36、h?AThe Beatles influenced people at its height in the 1960s.BTheir music Yesterday had never been remastered.CThe entire bands music in a digital makeover will be remastered.DOn September 9, their music came to an end.43What is their last album?AYesterday. BAbbey Road of 1969.CCome Together. DIn My

37、life.44What is NOT the reason why their music can endure?AThey were the first rock band.BThey were the best one.CThey were the first band to play stadiums and to have their own works.DThey wore special suits.45Whats the main idea of the passage?AWhat is the Beatles?BLegendary band stays on top in di

38、gital times.CThe origin of the Beatles.DWhy is the Beatles popular with people?C I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal (谷类食物), eggs or toast. While others had Cokes and candy for lunch, I had to eat a sandwich. As you can guess, my supp

39、er was different from other kids too. But_at_least_I_wasnt_alone_in_my_sufferings. My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did. My mother insisted upon knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and where we were going. She insisted if we said wed be go

40、ne an hour, then we be gone one hour or lessnot one hour and one minute. And she always insisted upon us telling the truth. Now you can see how mean she was. The worst is yet to come. We had to be in bed by nine each night and up at eight the next morning. We had to wash dishes, make beds, and learn

41、 to cook. We had to wear clean clothes and take a bath, while the other kids always wore their clothes for days. I believe she laid awake at night thinking up mean things to do to us. Through the years, things didnt improve a bit. We could not lie in bed, “sick like our friends did, and miss school.

42、 Our marks in school had to be up to par(到达正常水平). Our friends report cards had beautiful colors on them, black for passing, red for failing. My mother, being as different as she was, would settle for nothing less than ugly black marks. As the years rolled by, we were one by one put to shame. We were

43、 graduated from high school. With our mother behind us, talking, hitting and demanding respect, none of us was allowed the pleasure of being a dropout. My mother was a complete failure as a mother. Out of four children, a couple of us attained some higher education. And whom do we have to blame for

44、the terrible way we turned out? Youre right, our mean mother. She forced us to grow up into educated and honest adults. Now I am trying to raise my three children. I am filled with pride when my children call me mean. Because, you see, I had the meanest mother in the world.46What does the sentence “

45、But at least I wasnt alone in my sufferings. mean?AThe authors mother was only mean to her.BThe authors mother suffered her.CThe authors mother was mean to her sister, brothers and her.DThe author wasnt alone because of suffering.47According to the passage, the authors mother will ask her children t

46、o do all the following EXCEPT _.Alearn to cookBwear clean clothesCgo to bed and get up at fixed timeDdrink as much Cokes as they want48Why was the authors mother mean to her children?ABecause she wanted her children to be top students in school.BBecause she wanted her children to bring home colored report cards like her friends did.CBecause she wanted her children to drop out.DBecause she wanted her children to do their best