英文2.docx

1、英文2一、单项选择题(只有一个选项正确，共40道小题)1. We are going to have another heat wave. !本题2分 (A) Oh, no (B) I dont (C) No, we dont (D) No, you cant2. How did you like yesterdays weather?Generally speaking, .本题2分 (A) its 26 degrees (B) it was quite good (C) it liked sunny (D) it looked like it3. It seems to be cleari

2、ng up. .本题2分 (A) No, not at all (B) No hurry (C) Never mind (D) I hope so4. Whats the temperature today? .本题2分 (A) Nice and cool (B) The weather forecast says its fine (C) About 18 degrees (D) Sure, its sunny5. Its so hot today. I simply cant work. .本题2分 (A) So do I (B) I would like it very much (C)

3、 I dont know (D) I dont like it at all6. Cold day, isnt it? .本题2分 (A) Yes, its warm and sunny (B) Yes, its freezing (C) Theres nothing special (D) No one knows7. I hope the snow will let up. .本题2分 (A) Well, this is January (B) No, no soon (C) Yes, but I dont know (D) Sunny and pleasant today8. The r

4、adio announcer says the storm is getting nearer. Well, .本题2分 (A) its not to my taste (B) its too sunny (C) just take his statement with a pinch of salt (D) the more, the better9. How is the weather today? 本题2分 (A) How could you ask that? (B) Its hot and sticky. (C) Yes, its cloudy. (D) Are you sure

5、you want to know?10. Its starting to snow. Starting to snow? .本题2分 (A) They are ready for the snow (B) It is typical December weather (C) Once it starts, itll snow a lot (D) It has been snowing for some time11. Dont forget to feed the birds for me while I am away, _? 本题1分 (A) can you (B) do you (C)

6、shall you (D) will you12. She left the reception in a hurry because she _ arrive at the airport so early the next morning. 本题1分 (A) needed (B) had to (C) might (D) used to13. Its essential that the application form _ out before the deadline. 本题1分 (A) must be sent (B) was sent (C) be sent (D) would b

7、e sent14. The directors have a meeting on Friday _ there is nothing to discuss. 本题1分 (A) so long as (B) unless (C) so that (D) because15. The government is trying to do something to _ better understanding between the two countries. 本题1分 (A) raise (B) enlarge (C) heighten (D) promote16. Though he lef

8、t the motherland since he was born, he can speak _ French. 本题1分 (A) smooth (B) fluent (C) easy (D) flowing17. All his energies are _ upon the job and he seems to have little time for his family. 本题1分 (A) aimed (B) guided (C) focused (D) directed18. He said she must have been out of town for weeks; o

9、therwise he _ her in office. 本题1分 (A) would see (B) should see (C) must have seen (D) would have seen19. His expenses were not _ his earnings; therefore he decided to hunt for another job. 本题1分 (A) in addition to (B) in proportion to (C) in contrast to (D) in relation to20. The plant _ particularly

10、well in the local area. 本题1分 (A) rebuild (B) develop (C) flourish (D) prosper21. He made a speech to call on young persons _ commitment to world peace. 本题1分 (A) valuable (B) passionate (C) virtual (D) voluntary22. _ frequently performed, the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences. 本题1分 (A

11、) Whatever (B) However (C) Whenever (D) Wherever23. In my opinion, we didnt have to make such a _ to them. 本题1分 (A) commitment (B) requirement (C) opportunity (D) participation24. If you ask me why I decide to study biology in Britain, the only answer is that it is a _ for me. 本题1分 (A) chain (B) cha

12、llenge (C) ceremony (D) champion25. Dont think Im joking. I _ business. 本题1分 (A) think (B) am (C) mean (D) talk26. If we all work together, I believe we can _ our goal. 本题1分 (A) apply (B) seek (C) make (D) accomplish27. The two pictures are _. We dont know which one is the original. 本题1分 (A) identic

13、al (B) likely (C) limited (D) resemble28. My four year-old daughter was _ on the sofa. 本题1分 (A) slept (B) asleep (C) sleepily (D) sheepish29. The captain of the ship _ the passengers that there was no danger. 本题1分 (A) assured (B) accused (C) afforded (D) accompanied30. I forgot to _my alarm and I ov

14、erslept. 本题1分 (A) make (B) set (C) arrange (D) range31. It looks as if the blaze was started _. 本题1分 (A) decidedly (B) determined (C) deliberately (D) decisively32. The Prime Minister says the research project is _ of consideration. 本题1分 (A) worth (B) worthy (C) worthwhile (D) worthless33. His comin

15、g wont make any difference _ the way we conduct our affairs. 本题1分 (A) for (B) with (C) to (D) in34. Since he succeeded in working out the problem, he deserves _. 本题1分 (A) the pat on the back (B) a pat on his back (C) the pat on his back (D) a pat on the back35. It may take some time to get the Briti

16、sh economy back on_. 本题1分 (A) way (B) road (C) track (D) line36. This hotel _ me _ the one we stayed in last year. 本题1分 (A) catches sight of (B) appealsto (C) attachesto (D) remindsof37. The _ of art are not to be measured in money. 本题1分 (A) rewards (B) awards (C) prizes (D) bonuses38. We _ the beli

17、ef that we will have a promising future as long as we work hard. 本题1分 (A) hold up (B) hold to (C) hold down (D) hold off39. We need a person of _ to take over the company. 本题1分 (A) vision (B) glimpse (C) look (D) scene40. He stumbled _ the staircase and hurt his leg. 本题1分 (A) in (B) to (C) on (D) at

18、五、阅读理解、完形填空题(共5道小题)41. Our dream is the song of our soul. Life without one is reduced to a hollow existence. But life with a dream is filled with meaning and purpose. Most of us have a dream, or hearts desire. But the trouble is most of us have the on/off switch of our dream set to OFF. Whenever we

19、say, “I cant,” we set the switch to OFF. Whenever we believe we can, we set the switch to ON. Simple, isnt it? Just because I believe I can do something doesnt mean there wont be any problems. But once I believe I can do it, I will seek solutions for every problem I stumble on. And since it is a law

20、 of life that we find what we look for, if I look for solutions, I will find them. Any worthy dream is a dream worthy of accomplishing. Once I realize I can do it, the next step is to make a commitment. As soon as we make a commitment, great power is released. What seemingly were insurmountable hurd

21、les are now reduced to obstacles of laughable insignificance. But we wont reach this stage until we decide to stop talking and start acting. Unless we commit ourselves, self-doubt will ferment and block our way. Our dreams dont have to be grand to be great. An aunt of mine sold gloves in a departmen

22、t store for most of her life. Her dream was to be the friendliest and most helpful salesperson around. Year after year, the same customers would return and deliberately seek her out. She brightened everyones day and touched the lives of thousands. Was her dream any less significant than that of a pr

23、ominent person? Of course not. We all have the power to follow a dream that will make a difference to us and those we meet. No dream is too small; no dream is too big, so hold on to your dream. Langston Hughes tells why, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cann

24、ot fly.” So, what are you waiting for? Follow your dream! 共5题(1) According to the author, dreams _. 本题2分 (A) refer to dreams in our sleep (B) refer to dreams in the daytime (C) gives meaning and purpose to our life (D) enables life to be a hollow existence(2) What are the stages in following a dream

25、? 本题2分 (A) Setting the switch of our dream on, making a commitment, and releasing the power. (B) Setting the switch of our dream on, committing ourselves, and following the dream. (C) Believing we can do it, committing ourselves, and acting. (D) Believing we can do it, acting and making a commitment

26、.(3) What does the dream of the authors aunt illustrate? 本题2分 (A) To illustrate we should commit ourselves and start acting. (B) To illustrate our dreams dont have to be grand to be great. (C) To illustrate her dream was to be the friendliest and most helpful salesperson. (D) To illustrate we all ha

27、ve the power to follow a dream.(4) Which of the following statements is NOT true? 本题2分 (A) Whether the switch of your dream is ON or OFF is left entirely to yourself. (B) If we believe we can do it, there wont be any problems. (C) We will find what we look for. (D) The authors aunts dream was not an

28、y less significant than that of a prominent person.(5) The passage mainly tells us that _. 本题2分 (A) a dream gives meaning and purpose to our life. (B) if dreams die, life will become meaningless. (C) we should follow our dream which will make a difference to us and other people. (D) a worthy dream i

29、s a dream worthy of accomplishing.42. Theres nothing like a beautiful summer day blue skies, warm breezes, birds singing to lie back and dream about your future. You have the world before you. Allow yourself to dream, and think big as big as the sky. The worlds greatest achievers are some of the best dreamers. Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, Henry Ford, Susan B. Anthony, Andrew Carnegie, and hundre