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1、2023年河北公共英语考试模拟卷本卷共分为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.BPart A/BI You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer-A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seco

2、nds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.Now look at Question 1./IHow does the woman go shoppingAShe goes by car.BShe goes by bus.CShe walks.DShe shops by phone. 2.IQuestions 15 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard./IWhere was the Prince surprised to see blo

3、odAOn Gelerts jaws.BOn Gelerts paws.COn Gelerts head.DOn Gelerts jaws and head. 3.What is the woman doingAPlaying the piano.BMaking a photocopy.CTyping.DTaking a picture. 4.IQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard./IWhy did the Romans build so many roadsAThey wanted Rome to b

4、ecome the center of the world.BThey wanted to pave important roads with large, flat stones.CThey needed to keep their soldiers busy by making them build roads.DThey needed the roads to move large armies and trade goods. 5.IQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard./IWhy is it d

5、ifficult to located Cambridge UniversityABecause there are no signs to direct them.BBecause no tour guides are available.CBecause all the buildings in the city look alike.DBecause the university is everywhere in the city. 6.BText 1/B Earthquakes may rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive f

6、orces known to man: Since records began to be written down, it has been estimated that earthquake-related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake-related .destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse of build

7、ings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis(gigantic sea waves), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves. The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocea

8、n and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indians to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety percent of all earthquakes take place; they may, however, happen anywhere at any time. Th

9、is element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earths shell, variations in the e

10、arths force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor earthshakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a resuit, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for (and thus le

11、ssen) the vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected. It is doubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to deal w

12、ith their possible damage before they occur.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage AEarthquake destruction is declining.BMan is capable of conquering earthquakes.CMan is no longer fearful of earthquakes.DEarthquake forecast is improving. 7.IQuestions 15 to 18 are based on

13、 the passage you have just heard./IWhich of the following is trueAThe babys calling to the dog told the prince that it was an unfaithful dog.BAt last the Prince found his son in the cradle.CIn fact the dog had killed a wolf which was eating the baby.DEver since he realized what he had done, the Prin

14、ce never recovered from his sorrow. 8.BPart A/BI You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer-A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dial

15、ogue ONLY ONCE.Now look at Question 1./IWhat does the woman meanAShe thinks the man should have helped earlier.BShe doesnt need the mans help.CShe doesnt know the boxes are heavy.DShe wants the man to help with the boxes. 9.IQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard./IWhat did

16、the man say about his school daysAHis teachers liked him very much.BHis teachers didnt like him, but he made a lot of friends.CHis teachers didnt like him, and he made no friends.DHis teachers and classmates all liked him. 10.How does the woman feel about the mans remarkAShe thinks it is easier said

17、 than done.BShe totally agrees with him.CShe feels that what he says is simply nonsense.DShe thinks that he is a rather impolite person. 11.IQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard./IWhat did the Romans do to dig tunnels for mountain roadsAThey cracked the rock with fire and

18、cold water.BThey used explosives to break up the rock.CThey dug through mountains with machinery.DThey did it the way we do in modern times. 12.B Text/B In common with many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in London because of the smog. The

19、government U (26) /U new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the U (27) /U improved a lot. Today, London is much cleaner U (28) /U there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991, there was very U (29) /U wind in London and pollution U (30) /U a lot, which led to 160 deaths

20、in just four days. U (31) /U of the problem is the new out of town shopping centers. In the past, people often U (32) /U to shops near their homes or went by bus. Today, many people drive to the new shopping centers. U (33) /U, the small shops have U (34) /U and more people have to go a long way to

21、U (35) /U their shopping. Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public U (36) /U Many people are trying to U (37) /U the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle U (38) /U and many people ride to work. Some people also U (39) /U to work together in one car to reduce t

22、he pollution and the U (40) /U. Sometimes people take direct U (41) /U . In 1995, for example, many people wanted to U (42) /U a new road near Newbury. They built houses U (43) /U trees and lived there for many months. It U (44) /U a long time to force the people out of the trees U (45) /U work on t

23、he road could continue. AintroducedBcomprehendedCembracedDdeduced 13.IQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard./IWhat conclusion can we make from the passageABuilding roads without machinery was almost impossible 2,000 years ago.BIt took a long time for the Romans to build roa

24、ds by hand.CPeople still use the old Roman way of building roads.DStones were used only in roads in Asia. 14.Why didnt Sandy accept the invitationAShes afraid of going out at night.BShe had to do some baking.CShe wanted to get ready for a plane trip.DShe was moving to a new apartment. 15.BPart A/BI

25、You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer-A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.Now look at Question 1./IWhat does

26、 the woman suggest they doACheck the figures later today.BDo the calculations again tomorrow.CBring a calculator tomorrow.DCalculate the number right now. 16.BText 1/B Earthquakes may rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: Since records began to be written down, it has

27、 been estimated that earthquake-related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake-related .destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunami

28、s(gigantic sea waves), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves. The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East In

29、dians to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety percent of all earthquakes take place; they may, however, happen anywhere at any time. This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the d

30、read and horror surrounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earths shell, variations in the earths force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor eart

31、hshakes are observed, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a resuit, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for (and thus lessen) the vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally

32、unexpected. It is doubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to deal with their possible damage before they occur.We can infer from the

33、passage that quakes _. Amay happen anywhere at any timeBare hardly the direct cause of fatalitiesCare unobservable in masses of landDmostly strike in oceans and mountains 17.B Text/B In common with many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in Lo

34、ndon because of the smog. The government U (26) /U new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the U (27) /U improved a lot. Today, London is much cleaner U (28) /U there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991, there was very U (29) /U wind in London and pollution U (30) /U a

35、 lot, which led to 160 deaths in just four days. U (31) /U of the problem is the new out of town shopping centers. In the past, people often U (32) /U to shops near their homes or went by bus. Today, many people drive to the new shopping centers. U (33) /U, the small shops have U (34) /U and more pe

36、ople have to go a long way to U (35) /U their shopping. Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public U (36) /U Many people are trying to U (37) /U the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle U (38) /U and many people ride to work. Some people also U (39) /U to work t

37、ogether in one car to reduce the pollution and the U (40) /U. Sometimes people take direct U (41) /U . In 1995, for example, many people wanted to U (42) /U a new road near Newbury. They built houses U (43) /U trees and lived there for many months. It U (44) /U a long time to force the people out of

38、 the trees U (45) /U work on the road could continue. AcircumstancesBstateCsituationDsurroundings 18.IQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard./IWhat can be learnt from the passage about the libraries in Cambridge UniversityAMost of them have a long history.BMany of them are s

39、pecialized libraries.CThey have more books than any other university library.DThey each have a copy of every book published in Britain. 19.BText 1/B Earthquakes may rightly be ranked as one of the most destructive forces known to man: Since records began to be written down, it has been estimated tha

40、t earthquake-related fatalities have numbered in the millions, and that earthquake-related .destruction has been beyond calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life has been due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease, tsunamis(gigantic sea wave

41、s), and other observable events resulting from earthquakes, rather than from the quakes themselves. The great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area covers the Pacific Ocean and its bordering landmasses. The other extends from the East Indians to the Atlas

42、Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and the Alpine regions. It is in these two great belts or zones that ninety percent of all earthquakes take place; they may, however, happen anywhere at any time. This element of the unknown has for centuries added greatly to the dread and horror sur

43、rounding earthquakes, but in recent times there have been indications that earthquake forecast may be possible. By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of movements in the earths shell, variations in the earths force of attraction, and the frequency with which minor earthshakes are observe

44、d, scientists have shown increasing success in expecting when and where earthquakes will strike. As a resuit, a worldwide earthquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for (and thus lessen) the vast destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected. It is d

45、oubtful that man will ever be able to control earthquakes and get rid of their destructiveness altogether, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to deal with their possible damage before they occur.The phrase this element of the unknown ( paragraph 3 ) refers to _. Awhen and where earthquakes may occurBthe percentage of earthquake occurrencesCthe extension of earthquake zonesDwhat big damage earthquakes may cau