英语模拟题李炜.docx

1、英语模拟题李炜武汉大学2009年工程硕士英语结业考试模拟题学号_ 姓名_ 分数_Part Vocabulary & Structure (20%)Section A (10%)Directions: Fill the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary.find to ones cost harnessed career regardless of hold their breath end up foster out of business turn out to be r

2、educe 1. We tried to walk to the park but ended up taking a taxi there.2. Frequent cultural exchange will certainly help foster friendly relations between our two universities.3. The company went out of business because it couldnt sell its products.4. Though it looked like rain this morning, it has

3、turned out to be a fine day.5. This experienced editor is said to be able to reduce the misprints to almost nil.6. I find to my cost that a broken leg can be very painful. 7. The powers of the atom are about to be harnessed for ever-greater production.8. My father was a career teacher; its the only

4、job hed ever done. 9. The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.10. The audience held their breath as the acrobat walked along the tightrope. Section B (10%)Directions: From the choices given, choose the one that best completes the sentence.11. This is the first time

5、I _ this kind of refrigerator.A. see B. am seeing . have seen D. saw12. After the synthetic _, engineers had a better choice for materials for construction.A. had developed . had been developed C. to be developed D. being developed13. She is _ beautiful of the two sisters. the younger and more B. mo

6、re young and more C. youngest and most D. younger and more14. We are glad to _ when you needed our help.A. help B. having helped you C. have helped . have helped you15. The weather _ fine, they decided to go out for a stroll.A. is B. was . being D. having16. Would you mind _the recorder? I am workin

7、g on my paper now.A. being turned off . turning offC. to turn off D. turn off17. She regretted _ a big mistake in the examination. her having made B. to make C. her was making D. to have made18. She found a place in the building _ she used as her first laboratory.A. where . which C. in which D. when

8、19. _ a bomb on the road, the car was stopped. A. Having seen B. seeing . The driver seeing D. After seeing a bomb20. The teacher suggested that the students each _ a plan for the summer vacation. A. would make B. will make. make D. made21. Youd rather not do it, _?. would you B. wouldnt you C. shou

9、ldnt you D. ought you22. Jean would go to New York City, but she _ money now.A. hadnt have B. would not have . has no D. would have23. _ you understand this rule, youll have difficulty. A. While B. Once . Unless D. Though24. Not one of us has a clear idea about _ to do.A. that the others want . what

10、 the others want C. which do the others want D. what do the others want25. Where _ did you go yesterday afternoon?A. was it . in the world C. devil D. until26. No sooner _ than he realized that he should have remained silent.A. the words had been spoken . had the words been spoken C. the words had b

11、een spoken D. had the words spoken27. Here _ you want to see.A. the girl comes B. come does the girl . comes the girl D. coming the girl is28. Dennis said no one was qualified for the job,_?A. did he . didnt he C. werent they D. wasnt he29. If I _ in this uniform, I wouldnt feel so conspicuous. A. w

12、asnt dressed . werent dressed C. didnt dress D. dont dress30. Id rather he _ me tomorrow. visited B. visit C. visiting D. will visitPart Reading Comprehension (40%)Directions: Read the following passages and do the multiple-choice questions:(1)The girls in this sixth grade class in East Palo Alto, C

13、alifornia, all have the same access to computers as boys. But researchers say, by the time they get to high school, they are victims of what the researchers call a major new gender (性别) gap in technology. Janice Weinman of the American Association of University Women says, “Girls tend to be less com

14、fortable than boys with the computer. They use it more for word processing rather than for problem solving, rather than to discover new ways in which to understand information.”After re-examining a thousand studies, the American Association of University Women researchers found that girls make up on

15、ly a small percentage of students in computer science classes. Girls consistently rate themselves significantly lower than boys in their ability and confidence in using computers. And they use computers less often than boys outside the classroom.An instructor of a computer lab says hes already notic

16、ed some differences. Charles Cheadle of Cesar Chavez School says, “Boys are not so afraid they might do something that will harm the computer, whereas girls are afraid they might break it somehow.”Six years ago, the software company Purple Moon noticed that girls computer usage was falling behind bo

17、ys. Karen Gould says, “The number one reason girls told us they dont like computer games is not that theyre too violent, or too competitive. Girls just said theyre incredibly boring.”Purple Moon says it found what girls want: characters they can relate to and story lines relative to whats going on i

18、n their own lives. Karen Gould of Purple Moon Software says, “What we definitely found from girls is that there is no intrinsic (固有的) reason why they wouldnt want to play on a computer; it was just a content thing.”The sponsor of the study says it all boils down to this: the technology gender gap th

19、at separates the girls from the boys must be closed if women are to compete effectively with men in the 21st century.31. According to the passage, girls are victims of the gender gap in technology because _.A. they cannot discover new ways to use computersB. they have the same access to computers as

20、 boys. they are likely to be less comfortable with computersD. they can only use computers for word processing32. Girls often feel _. bored with computer gamesB. comfortable using computersC. it hard to use computers in word processingD. worried about using computers33. The research on girls and com

21、puters is _.A. based on a few recent articlesB. presented by one person. based on thousands of studiesD. not considered well grounded34. The software company seems to think _.A. if girls had an equal chance of playing games, they would like computers. B. if the software was more violent, girls would

22、 be more interested. if the software content was changed, girls would be more interestedD. if the characters were funny, girls would like them better35. The gender gap needs to be closed because _.A. it isnt fair that boys are allowed to use computers all the timeB. there isnt enough money for upgra

23、ding computersC. most of the causes may boil down to a question of money. the ability to use computers is important in todays world(2)If those mad moments -when you cant remember what your friend has told you or where you left your keys-are becoming more frequent, mental exercises and a healthy brai

24、n diet may help. Just as bodies require more maintenance with the passing years, so do brains, which scientists now know show signs of aging as early as the 20s and 30s. Brain aging starts at a very young age, younger than any of us had imagined and these processes continue gradually over the years,

25、 said Dr. Gary Small, the director of the Center on Aging at the University of California, Los Angeles. Im convinced that it is never too early to get started on a mental or brain-fitness program, he added. In his book, The Memory Bible, the 51-year-old neuroscientist (神经学家) lists what he refers to

26、as the 10 suggestions for keeping the brain young. They include training memory, building skills, reducing stress, mental exercises, brain food and a healthy lifestyle. Its a game plan for keeping brain cells sparking and neural networks in perfect shape. Misplacing your keys a couple of times dont

27、mean you should start labeling your cabinets. Memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Our brains can fight back, he said. Small provides the weapons for a full-scale attack. Simple memory tests give an indication of what you are up against and tools such as look and connect are design

28、ed to make sure that important things such as names and dates are never forgotten. So if you wanted to learn names and faces, for example, you meet Mrs. Beatty and you notice a distinguishing facial feature, maybe a high eyebrow, said Small. You associate the first thing that comes to mind. I think

29、of the actor Warren Beatty so I create a mental picture of Warren Beatty kissing her brow. Small admits it may sound a bit strange but he says it works. Mental exercises could be anything from doing crossword puzzles and writing with your left hand if you are right handed or learning a language. It

30、could be anything that is fun that people enjoy doing, he added. He also recommends physical exercise, a low-fat diet and eating foods rich in fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants (抗氧化剂) including blueberries and onions in addition to reducing stress.36. Th

31、e mad moment in the first paragraph refers to the time when we _. A. dont listen to our friends B. have lost our important things C. have some mental problems . have a bad memory37. In this passage, the author mainly tells us _. A. everyone has bad memories sometimes no matter how old he is . we can prevent our mind from aging with various methods C. brain aging starts at the time when we are in the 20s and 30s D. memory lost is not the sign that we are getting old38. By giving the exampl