大学英语一级同步测试.docx

1、大学英语一级同步测试大学英语一级同步测试Test FourPart I Listening Comprehension （20 minutes）Section ADirections: In this section you will hear a passage of about 90 words three times. The passage is printed on your Answer Sheet with about 30 words missing. First, you will hear the whole passage from the beginning to th

2、e end just to get a general idea of it. Then, in the second reading, you will hear a signal indicating the beginning of a pause after each sentence, sometimes two sentences or just part of a sentence. During the pause., you must write down the missing words you have just heard in the corresponding s

3、pace on the Answer Sheet. There is also a different signal indicating the end of the pause. When you hear this signal, you must get ready for what comes next from the recording. You can check what you have written when the passage is read to you once again without the pause. Good driving can only be

4、 learned by constant (1)_and a strong desire to be a (2)_driver. Many drivers only look (3)_while driving. You must train yourself to (4)_your eyes (5)_you can see not only ahead of you but (6)_on each side of you and behind you. Concentration is one of the most important (7)_in safe driving. The dr

5、ivers seat is (8)_daydreaming or window shopping. (9)_ is it a place for a tired driver or a worried one. Driving an automobile is a (10)_job.Section B Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said .The

6、 conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the c

7、enter.Example: You will hear:You will read: A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport.D) In the restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they have to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore,

8、A)“At the office.” is the best answer. You should choose answer A on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Now lets begin:11. A) At 8:00 B) At 6:00 C) At 6:15 D) At 6:30 12. A) Theres a paper by the door. B) The paper must have blown away.C) He should look further under

9、 the desk.D) He can buy another one at the corner. 13. A) The winter has just begun B) Once it starts, itll snow a lot.C) Theyre ready for the snow. D) It has been snowing for some time. 14. A) Eat before seeing the movie B) See the movie immediately C) Get the first theater seat. D) Stay in town fo

10、r a while 15. A) Something cold B) Coffee C) Tea D) Both tea and coffee. 16. A) It looks like a cat. B) It only eats cat food.C) It likes cats better. D) It never barks at cats. 17. A) About 12 o clock B) About 2 p.m. C) Late in the evening. D) early the next morning. 18. A) Six years old B) It is n

11、ew. C) Four years old. D) Five years old 19. A) Supermarket B) Shoe shop C) Drugstore D) Fashion store 20. A) Bill B) The girl C) Ed. D) The woman Part Reading comprehension Passage 1Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage: American cities are similar to other cities around the world.

12、In every country , cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society : opportunities for education, employment , and entertainment .They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime ,racial conflict and poverty. American cities are changing

13、,just as American society is changing. After World War Two, city residents became wealthier, more prosperous. They had more children .They needed more space . They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs, areas near a city where people live

14、. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American dream was to have a house in the suburbs. Now things are changing . The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. They , unlike their parents, want to live in the cities .Many young professio

15、nals, doctors, lawyers ,and executives, are moving back into the city. Many are single; others are married, but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are afraid of the fuel shortage;or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers. A

16、new class is moving into the city - a wealthier, more mobile class. Only a few years ago , people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: Many dying cities are alive again.21.Paragr

17、aph1_.A)explains why American cities are changingB)is a description of citiesC)shows that American cities have many problemsD)says: American cities contain the very best aspects of a society22.In the 1950s the American dream was _A)to have a color TV set B)to have a big carC)to buy an apartment in t

18、he city D)to buy a new house in the suburbs23.In paragraph3, the author gives_ reasons why people want to live in cities.A)two B) three C)four D) five 24. According to the article, cities are_. A)sick B) alive again C)living D)dying25. The movement of people to and from the city can explain_.A)socia

19、l changes B) violent crimeC)racial conflict D)the best aspects of a society Passage 2Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Do you have bright ideas? Ideas for inventions that change society or, at least, make life easier for somebody ? Perhaps we all do sometimes, but we don not ofte

20、n make the idea a reality. Recently, in Britain, there was a competition called British Designers for Tomorrow. The competition encouraged young people to carry out their bright ideas. There were two groups in the contest: Group One was for schoolchildren under 16; Group Two was for schoolchildren o

21、ver 16.And there were eleven prize-winners altogether.Neil Hunt, one of the prize-winners, was called Sunshine superman by one newspaper writing about his design. Its important when people study the weather, to be able to record sunshine accurately. We need to know how many hours of sunshine we have

22、 and how strong it is. Most sunshine recorders only record direct sunlight. Neils is more accurate and this is very important for research into ways of using solar power. With his prize of 100 pounds, Neil plans to carry on inventing.You can do so much with animation(动画片). Look at Simon Wests idea f

23、or animated road signs. He uses pictures which appear to move as you go nearer to or father from them. This is not a new idea. But it is new to use these pictures on road sign. “We found that people were more likely to see moving signs, said Simon . So now, you can really see rocks falling, trains m

24、oving , horses galloping or a car falling over the edge of a cliff. Quite a warning!The ideas in the competition were so inventive that we are surprised that British industry doesnt ask more schoolchildren for suggestions. Perhaps this will be the start of pupil power!26._was carried out recently in

25、 Britain.A) A competition among schoolchildrenB) A competition in industryC) A competition called British Designers for TomorrowD) A competition for 11 prize-winners27The aim of the competition was_A)to ask schoolchildren for suggestions B) to encourage young people to carry out their bright ideasC)

26、 to start pupil powerD) to ask British industry for ideas28. What is Neil Hunt? A) A schoolboy. B) A teacher. C) A schoolgirl. D) A designer29. Neil Hunt was called Sunshine Superman because . A) he suggested the ways of using solar power B) he designed a more accurate sunshine recorder C) he was ab

27、le to record direct sunshine accurately D) he invented the way of using solar energy30. Who invented animated road signs? A) Neil Hunt. B) Simon West C) A driver. D) A schoolchild.Passage 3Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage: “Were more than halfway now; its only two miles farther

28、to the tavern (小旅馆),” said the driver. “Im glad of that,” answered the stranger. He meant to say more but the east wind blew clear down a mans throat if he tried to speak. The girls voice was something quite charming, however, and presently he spoke again. “You dont feel the cold so much at twenty b

29、elow zero out in the Western country. Theres none of this damp chill (湿冷),” he said, and then it seemed as if he had blamed the uncomplaining young driver. She had not even said that it was a disagreeable day, and he began to be conscious of a warm hopefulness of spirit. “Youll have cold drive going

30、 back!” he said anxiously, and put up his hand for the twentieth time to see if his coat-collar was as close to the back of his neck as possible. He had wished a dozen times for the warm old hunting rig (服装) in which he had many a day confronted (遇见) the worst of weather in the Northwest. “I shall n

31、ot have to go back!” exclaimed the girl, with eager pleasantness. “Im on my way home now. I drive over early just to meet you at the train, we had word that someone was coming to the tavern.”31. How far was the drive from the train to the tavern? A) One mile. B) Two miles. C) A little over four mile

32、s. D) Less than four miles.32. The driver was . A) an old man B) a girl C) a stranger D) we dont know from this part of the story33. From the passage we guess that the two speakers are in . A) the West B) the EastC) the Northwest D) the South34. According to the stranger, in the West the winters are . A) dry and cold B) humid and coldC) warmer than in the East D) temperate35.The