广东省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题8.docx

1、广东省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题8广东省成人高等教育学士学位外语水平考试模拟试题（八）英语试卷一Part I Dialogue Completion (15 points)Directions:There are 15 short incomplete dialogues in this part, each followed by 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a

2、single line through the center.1. Jenny: Im very tired and thirsty.Jackie: Why dont you have a cup of tea?Jenny: _ . A. Nice to meet you B. Im fine. How are you? C. Thats a good idea D. Absolutely true2. Mark:How much does it cost to visit the British Museum?Johnson: _.A. Five hours B. Its free C. I

3、ts fine D. Very high quality3. Gentleman: About how long will it take to get there?Taxi Driver: Oh, at this time of the day, it wont take long_. A. about 15 to 20 minutes B. about 25 dollars C. about 10 hours D. about 100 meters4. Andy: I heard youre moving to New York. Im going to miss you.Ryan: _

4、. Lets keep in touch. A. No, I cant B. Yes, I do C. Me either D. Me too5. Karen: Do you have these shoes in size seven?Clerk: _ . But let me look in the stockroom. A. Yes, absolutely B. Im not sure C. Thats it D. No, not at all6. Keith: Good morning. Could I speak to your customers services departme

5、nt, please?Receptionist: Certainly. _ Keith: This is Keith Jones. A. Whos calling? B. But Im sorry. C. Wherere you from? D. Please wait a minute.7. Lucy: We had a terrible holiday!Mike: _ ?Lucy: Yes. It rained all the time.A. Do you B. Have youC. Did you D. Would you8. Burt: Can you keep an eye on m

6、y luggage, please”Kevin: _ . Id be glad to. A. But I cant B. No problem C. No way D. Ive no idea9. Alex: How much is a standard room?Clerk: _ . A. Five miles per hour B. Ten kilos per person C. Nine meters high D. $55 per night10. Michell: What do you think of Liverpool, Lars?Lars: _ . A. Its really

7、 interesting B. It doesnt matter C. Its none of my business D. Its free11. Laurie: Ive got a bad cold and a sore throat. Can you give me something for it?Chemist: _ . A. Its very cold B. Its very painful C. Youre very nice D. Yes, of course12. Jercy:Do you know what time hell be back?Mike: _ , I thi

8、nk. A. In about an hour B. About three hundred dollars C. About three hours D. Within three meters13. Customer: Can I have two cups of coffee, please?Clerk: Sure_ . A. Thats nice of you B. Its my pleasure C. Thats3 D. Thats OK14. Nancy: You didnt like the meal, did you?Charlie: _ . Well, it hadnt be

9、en cooked properly. A. Yes, I did B. No, I didnt C. Yes, I do D. No, I dont15. Receptionist: Could I have your first name, please?Marc: _ . A. Its Marc B. Sorry, its late C. Its fantastic D. Its funnyPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the

10、passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Passage OneMount Vesuvius is an active volcano located just east of Naples, Ital

11、y. It is the only volcano on the continent of Europe to have erupted in the last one hundred years, though other volcanoes have erupted on islands in the Mediterranean Sea. In 1631, approximately three thousand people were killed by an eruption from Mount Vesuvius. Since 1631, the 4,200 foot high vo

12、lcano has erupted at least twenty one times. Mount Vesuvius is considered particularly dangerous because today, nearly three million people live in the direct path of a potential future eruption. Mount Vesuvius is most famous for its landmark eruption in the year 79 AD, which buried the cities of Po

13、mpeii and Herculaneum in layers of burning ash. The only account of the eruption that survives is from Pliny the Younger. From his dramatic account, scientists believe the cloud of ash he witnessed that descended upon Pompeii was twenty miles high. The city of Pompeii was completely buried. It was r

14、ediscovered in 1748, more than 1600 years after the eruption. The people of Pompeii were found buried under 12 layers of soil. Many of the buildings were amazingly well-preserved, as were the bodies of those who were just going about their daily routines when the eruption occurred. The ruins at Pomp

15、eii have provided archaeologists with valuable information about how people in the Roman Empire lived. Today, Pompeii is one of the most visited sites in Italy.16. In the last one hundred years, _ volcano(es) erupted on the European Continent.A. twenty one B. twoC. only one D. seventeen17. Today,Mou

16、nt Vesuvius is considered particularly dangerous because _ .A. it is the most active volcano in the worldB. three million people will be in danger if it eruptsC. three thousand people were killed in 1631 eruptionD. this volcano is 4,200 foot high18. It was in the _ eruption that the city of Pompeii

17、was destroyed.A. 1631 B. 1748C. 1600 D. 7919. The landmark eruption of MountVesuius happened _ .A. completely out of peoples expectation B. after people around were well preparedC. before the buildings were well-presevedD. after people around moved out20. Which of the following is NOT true about Pom

18、peii?A. The city of Pompeii was completely buried in 79 AD eruption.B. Now many people will visit Pompeii when they go to ItalyC. The bodies of those who were buried in the eruption were not well-preserved.D. 1,600 years after the eruption, Pompeii was rediscovered.Passage TwoThe United Kingdom is a

19、 large island located in Europe. It also includes part of the island of Ireland. It is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Over 60 million people live in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of the population, however, lives in England. The government of the Uni

20、ted Kingdom is considered a constitutional monarchy. A constitutional monarchy is a government in which the monarch (king or queen) is head of state. Now, Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch of the United Kingdom. In reality, however, she exercises very little political power. The history of the Unite

21、d Kindgom is full of wars, invasions, revolutions, and interesting rulers. Numerous castles, fortifications, old cathedrals, and ruins are evidence of the kingdoms past. The UK, as it is often called, was once the worlds most powerful nation. Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, and even the United S

22、tates are among nations that used to be controlled by the United Kingdom. It is also the birthplace of the English language. There are many remarkable landmarks to see in the United Kingdom such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, Oxford University and the mysterious Stonehenge. Oxford University, foun

23、ded sometime in the 12th century, is the oldest university in the English speaking world. Many of the United Kingdoms former prime ministers attended Oxford. Stonehenge, located near Salisbury, England, is a group of giant standing stones arranged in a circular formation. Archaeologists believe the

24、formations are over 4,500 years old. No one knows exactly what Stonehenge is meant to represent.21. In the United Kingdom, most of the people live in _ . A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. Northern Ireland22. In a constitutional monarchy, _ is the head of the state. A. the prime minister B. constitu

25、tionC. the king or queen D. Queen Elizabeth II23. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The United Kingdom is an European country.B. Now, in the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II has the greatest political power.C. The United Kingdom has a population of 60 million.D. Constitutional mona

26、rchy is generally considered the form of government in the United Kingdom.24. The English language is originally from _ .A. Canada B. Australia C. the United States D. the United Kingdom25. If you visit Stonehenge, you will see _ .A. many ancient castles B. a group of huge standing stoneC. an old un

27、iversityD. a huge clockPassage ThreeChristopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. His career in exploration started when he was very young. As a teenager he traveled the seas and eventually made Portugal his base. He appealed to the kings of Portugal, France and England to finance a westwar

28、d trip to the Indies, but all denied his request. After ten years of monumental efforts but fruitless results, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain agreed to finance Columbus in the hopes of acquiring great wealth. On August 3, 1492, Columbus and three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria,

29、left Palos, Spain and headed westward.After stopping in the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, Columbus ships hit the open seas. Covering about 150 miles a day, the trip was long and arduous. The crew was afraid of sea monsters and grew more restless every day when land was not sighted. Columbu

30、s offered a reward for the first person to sight land. On October 12, a crew member aboard the Pinta sighted one of the Bahama Islands. Columbus set foot on what he believed was one of the Spice Islands, a group of islands in Asia (now known as Indonesia), where valuable spices and riches came from.

31、 He named the land San Salvador. Columbus failed to find the riches he expected, and continued to search for China. He next visited Cuba and Hispaniola (Dominican Republic). He encountered native peoples who he named Indians because he believed they were inhabitants of the Indies. Columbus returned to Spain a hero. He was named viceroy of the Indies. He soon returned to the New World but never found the riches he expected. Some began to believe that Columbus had found a new world rather that a shortcut to the Ind