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1、2023年留学英语考试模拟卷（2）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.When he was ordered from above to expel two_comrades-they insisted on challenging the leadership-he found himself caught between his official duties and his oldest_.A(A) dangerous enmitiesB(B) obstreperous l

2、oyaltiesC(C) peerless inhibitionsD(D) dire ambitionsE(E) excellent considerations 2.FACILITATE:A(A) gripB(B) secreteC(C) sanctifyD(D) impedeE(E) hurdle 3.SQUALID:A(A) immaculateB(B) irrelevantC(C) ornateD(D) plentifulE(E) tepid 4.MUNDANE:A(A) idealB(B) nimbleC(C) finerD(D) exoticE(E) sufficient 5.EB

3、ULLIENCE:A(A) self-confidenceB(B) tumultC(C) forgetfulnessD(D) insensitivityE(E) self-examination 6.DOMINATE:A(A) be irateB(B) be unable toC(C) be wildD(D) be powerlessE(E) be stubborn 7.DISPARATE:A(A) helpfulB(B) increasingC(C) constantD(D) homogeneousE(E) convincing 8.ANTIPATHY:A(A) hidden emotion

4、B(B) refined reminiscenceC(C) constant curiosityD(D) amazing skillE(E) established affection 9.Which of the following best describes the organization of the first paragraphA(A) A theory is presented and criticized.B(B) A phenomenon is named and then explained.C(C) A model is described and evaluated

5、for consistency.D(D) A result is reported and its importance explained.E(E) A hypothesis is introduced and contrary evidence presented. 10.The author of the passage believes that the Neuromancer trilogy would have been improved had GibsonA(A) chosen to focus less on the limits on the traditional vie

6、w of the body as a laboring deviceB(B) treated in greater depth the epistemological systems of laborers whom he admiresC(C) represented alternative models of labor without qualifying them with costsD(D) used characters who succeed in realizing how they are marked by machineryE(E) elaborated more ful

7、ly concerning the models of labor that are dominant over his current models 11.According to the explanation given in the passage, which of the following causes superbubbles to gradually assume the shape of a chimneyA(A) The gravitational attraction of supernovas adjacent to the region of the chimney

8、s formationB(B) The effect of entropy on the relative abundance of hot interior gas within the superbubbleC(C) A chemical reaction involving ionized trace ions at the heart of the superbubbleD(D) A tendency toward coalescence in the gases that contribute to the formation of the superbubbleE(E) A nat

9、ural buoyancy of the superbubble, which causes the chimney to stretch and become a gaseous conduit 12.The primary function of the passage as a whole is toA(A) indicate the direction that research into a particular physical phenomenon should takeB(B) illustrate the limitations of applying mathematics

10、 to complicated astrophysical phenomenaC(C) clarify the differences between an old explanation of a physical phenomenon and a new model of itD(D) introduce a new explanation of a physical phenomenonE(E) explain the difference between two related physical phenomena 13.FULMINATION:A(A) approvalB(B) ad

11、mirationC(C) recurrenceD(D) accumulationE(E) fleeing 14.According to the passage, which of the following is true about the way stars usually formA(A) They tend to overlap as they appear.B(B) They tend to result from the residual matter of supernovas.C(C) They tend to generate in sudden irregular fit

12、s.D(D) They tend to destroy their progenitor clouds.E(E) They tend to form away from gas coronas. 15.Which of the following, if true, would most seriously undermine the validity of the model of star formation that is presented in the passageA(A) A star is discovered that emits lower levels of trace

13、ions than those discovered by x-rays of our galaxys sun.B(B) A section of the universe is discovered to lack both stars and any sort of interstellar medium.C(C) A galaxy is discovered with a negative rate of star formation.D(D) In one corner of the galaxy, coronal gas is discovered to rarify as it b

14、ecomes cooler.E(E) A superbubble is found of equal mass to the galaxy surrounding it. 16.The passage is primarily concerned with doing which of the followingA(A) Lauding Gibsons achievement in recognizing the usefulness of traditional Western values toward technologyB(B) Advocating Gibsons work as a

15、n example of an unorthodox and useful view of the bodys relationship to laborC(C) Criticizing Gibsons lack of reliance on alternative models of laborD(D) Advancing a thesis concerning the limitations of traditional conceptions of the laboring bodyE(E) Explaining, on the level of craft, how Gibsons w

16、ork varies from that of his peers 17.Which of the following best describes the authors attitude toward Gibsons workA(A) Rejection, on the grounds of Gibsons unqualified pessimism concerning the uses of machineryB(B) Praise for Gibsons thesis, despite skepticism at the ultimate effects of his workC(C

17、) Uncritical approval for all but Gibsons rejection of traditional Western models of laborD(D) Reluctant acceptance of the necessity of Gibsons work to the canon of post- modern literatureE(E) Enthusiasm tempered by minor reservations for Gibsons reluctant support for unorthodox models of action and

18、 labor 18.PREDILECTION:A(A) routineB(B) flatteryC(C) propensity to hateD(D) reluctance to decideE(E) obscurity 19.BANAL:A(A) elaborateB(B) dutifulC(C) tendentiousD(D) simplifiedE(E) arresting 20.It can be inferred from the passage that the author regards traditional Western views of labor as problem

19、atic because theyA(A) fail to forecast the extent to which workers may become liberated through the assistance of machinesB(B) avoid encouraging alliances between workers through technological bondsC(C) establish a distinction between autonomous laborer and machine, without recognizing how one affec

20、ts the anotherD(D) do not succeed in achieving the radical break with the past that Gibson attempts to makeE(E) provide a notion of a brave new world which exists more in the imagination than in reality 21.According to the passage, the more superbubbles that exist in a galaxy,A(A) the longer the sta

21、r-formation process will take placeB(B) the greater the amount of interstellar gas in the galaxyC(C) the higher the positive feedback rate of star formation in the galaxyD(D) the less magnetic activity in that galaxyE(E) the more regular the intervals of star formation 22.MANIPULATIVE:A(A) unchanged

22、B(B) guilelessC(C) incompetentD(D) emotionalE(E) sluggish 23.For several years now, we have seen a marked in attendance and exhibitions at the PCB design conferences.AincreaseBincreasedCincreasingDTO increase 24.Make sure that transportation to and from the river is arranged to your .AsatisfactoryBs

23、atisfactionCsatisfyDto satisfy 25.The imposing that will soon be Rand Corporations R&.D center was renovated by the highly admired designer Haewook Lee.AstructuralBstructureCstructurallyDin structural 26.Employees may receive 50% tuition reimbursement for job-related courses taken with asupervisors

24、.AapprovesBapprovalCapproveDto approve 27.Mr. Hui, a freelance writer here at ESS Newspapers, has impeccable for the position of senior editor.AqualifiedBqualificationsCqualifyDbe qualified 28.ecause of an illness is much cheaper than treatment, the local health clinic will be offering free flu vacc

25、inations this weekend.ApreventionBpreventCto preventDprevented 29.Mach Corp. has a system that allows clients to manage to employees files.AaccessBaccessibleCto accessibleDaccessibly 30.The average listener will not be able to notice any between audio CD and MP3 files.AdifferencesBdifferentCdifferen

26、tlyDof different 31.Legal experts have presented that the DNA samples and fingerprints match.AevidentBevidenceCevidentlyDto evident 32.Without your , we cannot guarantee your room after 6 p.m.AconfirmBconfirmingCconfirmationDconfirmative 33.of countries belonging to GATT approved the agreement yeste

27、rday in Geneva.ARepresentsBRepresentationsCRepresentativesDRepresenting 34.Officials of the Sydney head of office will hold a conference to talk about goals for the next ten years.AthemBtheirCtheirsDthey 35.As a customer service representative, Mrs. Lee tried to solve complaints from customers befor

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