2015年成人英语三级（学位英语）考前模拟试卷

成⼈⾼等教育本科毕业⽣申请学⼠学位英语⽔平考试模拟试卷

Part I Vocabulary and Structure (20%)

Directions: In this part there are 40 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

1. Bacteria are ______ too small to be seen without a microscope.A. far B. fairly C. so D. quite

2. ______ the universe could never die was once believed by scientists.A. For B. Why C. That D. While

3. The goals ______ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.A. for which B. in which C. at which D. with which4. The street garden is located in ______ used to be a market place.A. where B. which C. what D. when

5. The older I get, the more I value friends, yet the ______ time and energy I have in maintaining old friendships. A. few B. fewer C. little D. less

6. ______ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the U.S. A. Founded B. Founding C. To found D. Having founded7. Doctors won't operate on the patient ______ absolutely necessary. A. when B. if C. unless D. though

8. This old lady has two daughters, ______ of whom is living nearby. A. none B. neither C. every D. each

9. Europe is ______ that it is sometimes regarded as a peninsula(半岛). A. much small B. very small C. so small D. far small

10. Readers may have difficulty ______ the theme of the novel, easy as it seems. A. grasping B. to grasp

C. having grasped D. to be grasping

11. Another problem that needs ______ is related to teaching. A. discussed B. to discuss C. to be discussed D. being discussed

12. There is very ______ knowledge about how to make the transition from childhood to adulthood less painful.

A. few B. little C. many D. numerous13. He still has great talent, but he has lost ______ in himself. A. loyalty B. trust C. faith D. wish

14. Women were thought to be ______ to men because of the prejudice against them. A. superior B. inferior C. junior D. senior

15. I'm pleased to say that Chris has now taken a few ______ on the road to recovery. A. leaps B. trips C. steps D. walks

16. The girl's father is in hospital, so she has to ______ him day and night. A. deal with B. attend to C. look into D. part with

17. I'm to ______ for this minor accident, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. A. respond B. charge C. accuse D. blame

18. During an interview, eye ______ also plays a role in affecting the interviewer' sdecision.

A. exposure B. touch C. movement D. contact

19. The couple decided to ______ some old furniture and buy a new set. A. get away from B. get rid of C. get down to D. get on with

20. Their different attitudes to the difficulties ______ different results. A. arrived at B. led to C. referred to D. turned out

21. Since the last quarter of 2010, there ______ a rapid fall in the volume of exports in thiscountry.

A. is B. was C. had been D. has been

22. Airline companies today require that all luggage ______ more strictly. A. be inspected B. inspected C. inspect D. are inspected

23. Once damage ______, it takes many years for the natural environment to recover. A. has done B. is to do C. is to be done D. is done

24. Cuts in funding have meant that equipment has been kept in service long after it ______ have been replaced. A. should B. would C. could D. might

25. The research team is said ______ another important discovery in physical chemistry. A. having made B. having been made C. to have made D. to make

26. This new policy will soon make its influence ______ in businesses large and small.

A. feel B. feeling C. felt D. to be felt

27. To master a foreign language requires hard work, so you ______ study too hard. A. should B. must C. can't D. may not

28. True friendship is like health, ______ is seldom known till it is lost. A. the value of which B. its value

C. the value of it D. the value of each

29. Technology has facilitated the delivery of information, thus ______ more information available to more people. A. has made B. makes C. having made D. making30. When judging his performance, don't take his age ______ account. A. for B. into C. at D. to

31. These results are ______ with the findings of the previous study. A. consistent B. confident C. constant D. consequent

32. In this article the author ______ a position and seeks to make a statement. A. puts aside B. puts off C. puts forth D. puts up

33. Please ______ us of any changes in your circumstances when you are away from home. A. assure B. relieve C. inform D. remind

34. Words may appear small and insignificant, yet they can have a deep and ______ effect on us.

A. deliberate B. favorable C. delightful D. lasting

35. Having so little money to spend on an apartment does limit you in your ______. A. selection B. election C. choice D. opportunity

36. You must do what works for you, not ______ what works for other people. A. readily B. especially C. necessarily D. instantly37. The boy looked uncomfortable and ______ among the adults. A. out of order B. out of date C. out of place D. out of sight

38. ______ your child will leave home to lead his or her own life as a fully independentadult.

A. Immediately B. Eventually C. Appropriately D. Partially

39. Researchers concluded that low level ______ to the chemical was unlikely to causeharm.

A. contact B. touch C. entrance D. exposure

40. She made some very helpful suggestions but her boss ______ them all. A. rejected B. accepted C. announced D. Denied

Part II Reading Comprehension (40%)

Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the famous 19th-century poet and artist, was once approached by an elderly man. The old fellow had some drawings that he wanted Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed potential talent.

Rossetti looked them over carefully. After the first few, he knew that they were worthless, showing not the least sign of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a kind man, and he told the elderly man as gently as possible that the pictures were without much value and showed little talent. He was sorry, but he could not lie to the man. The visitor was disappointed, but seemed to have expected Rossetti's judgment.

He then apologized for taking up Rossetti’s time, but would he just look at a few more drawings—these done by a young art student? Rossetti looked over the second group of drawings and immediately became enthusiastic over the talent they revealed. “These,” he said, “oh, these are good. This young student has great talent. He has a great future if he will work hard and stick to it.”

Rossetti could see that the old fellow was deeply moved. “Who is this fine young artist?” he asked. “Your son?” “No,” said the old man sadly. “It is me—40 years ago. If only I had heard your praise then! For you see, I got discouraged and gave up—too soon.”1. An old man asked Rossetti to .A. draw a picture for him B. teach him how to paint

C. evaluate his drawings D. help improve his painting skills

2. Which of the following could be best said about Rossetti?A. Critical. B. Sincere.

C. Stubborn. D. Creative.

3. How did the old man respond to Rossetti’s negative comment?A. He was angry and desperate.

B. He was surprised and disappointed.C. He was discouraged, but took it calmly.D. He was hurt, but could do nothing about it.4. Rossetti said that the young art student .A. would have a bright future

B. had some potential, but not great talentC. was as talented as the old manD. showed little talent in painting5. What does the story try to tell us?A. Never give up too easily. B. No pains, no gains.

C. Early bird catches the worm. D. It’s never too old to learn

Passage Two

Saving energy means saving money. Homeowners know this basic fact, but they often don’t know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their houses and apartments that will result in savings.

For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy assessment is the way to go. An energy assessor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The assessor will find out areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy assessors know what to look for and can locate a variety of problems that may be resulting in energy inefficiency,including inadequate insulation(隔热), construction problems, and uneven heat distribution.

There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is to replace bulbs with fluorescents(荧光灯). This can result in a saving of more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs.

When it’s time to replace old appliances, it’s wise to spend a bit more for an energy efficient model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer.

Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Fill the holes or cracks of old windows that might be leaky to let in cold wind, and choose double-paned(双层)windows if you’re building an addition or replacing old windows. Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The results are significant and are well worth the effort.6. According to the passage, which of the following would an energy assessor do?A. Change your light bulbs. B. Fix construction problems.

C. Replace your old appliances.

D. Check your heating system.

7. As is implied in the passage, energy assessment is .A. free of charge B. worthwhile in the long run

C. absolutely necessary D. kind of troublesome

8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Using fluorescent can cut 50% of the lighting costs.B. Energy efficient appliances should be used.

C. A local energy company will send an energy assessor on request.D. Some appliances have energy-saving settings.

9.According to the passage, double-paned windows .A. are energy efficient

B. can only be used as replacementC. are only used in new buildings

D. will lower your heating costs by 50%

10.Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?A. There are many things a homeowner can do to save energy and moneyB. Hiring an energy assessor will save energy and money.

C. Homeowners don't know what they can do to save energy and money.D. Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.

Passage Three

Is Halloween celebrated where you live? In the United States and Canada, Halloween is widely known and celebrated every year on October 31. Halloween customs, though, can be found in many other parts of the globe. In some places holidays are celebrated that, although named differently, share similar themes: contact with the spirit world involving the spirits of the dead, the devil and angels.

Personally, you may not believe in supernatural spirits. You might simply view taking part in Halloween and similar celebrations as a way to have fun and teach your children to explore their imagination. Many people, though, regard these celebrations as harmful for the following reasons:

Firstly, Halloween is actually related to the prospect of contact with spiritual forces, many of which threaten or frighten. Likewise, many celebrations like Halloween have religious origins and are deeply rooted in ancestor worship (祖先崇拜). Even today, people around the world use these days to make contact with supposed spirits of the dead.

Secondly, although Halloween has been viewed mainly as an American holiday, each year people in more and more countries have been adopting it. Many newcomers to the celebration, however, are unaware of the religious origins of Halloween symbols, decorations, and customs, most of which are related to supernatural beings and supernatural forces.

Thirdly, thousands of people, who follow ancient Celts(凯尔特⼈), still call Halloween by the ancient name Samhain and consider it to be the most sacred night of the year. Others don’t realize it, while they’ re celebrating the Celtic holiday.

In view of the foregoing, it is wise for you to know about the dark origins of Halloween and similar celebrations. Having this fuller understanding may help you decide whether to participate in these holidays.11. According to the author, the theme of Halloween is to .A. celebrate the harvest season B. spread religious teachings

C. contact the spirit of the dead

D. help children explore their imagination

12. Many people regard Halloween celebrations as harmful because .A. the celebrations can disturb the dead

B. some of the celebration activities are frighteningC. children may be frightened by supernatural forcesD. some of the celebrations are very dangerous

13. Those who celebrate Halloween without knowing its origins may .A. not understand Halloween’s true meaningB. act as strangely as the dead and the devilsC. ruin the atmosphere of the celebrationsD. change their religious beliefs

14. According to the passage, Halloween was probably first celebrated by .A. Americans B. Canadians

C. Indians D. Celts

15. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to .A. warn people not to celebrate Halloween any moreB. criticize the Halloween celebration activities

C. tell people to be careful in deciding whether to celebrate HalloweenD. promote the tradition of Halloween and its celebrations

Passage Four

Americans use the term “college students” to mean students either in colleges or universities. Not only that, Americans almost never say “going off to university” or “when I was in university.” That sounds British. Instead, they say “going off to college” and “when I was in college.”

College, university: what' s the difference?

Colleges and universities have many things in common. Both offer undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, for example. And both can help prepare young people to earn a living. But many colleges do not offer graduate studies. Another difference is that

universities are generally bigger. They offer more programs and do more research.

Another place of higher education, especially in technical areas, is an institute, like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Yet even an institute of technology can offer a wide choice of programs and activities. M.I.T. says that 75 percent of freshmen come there with a strong interest and involvement in the arts.

Modem universities developed from those of Europe in the Middle Ages. The word “university” came from the Latin universitas, describing a group of people organized for a common purpose. “College” came from collegium, a Latin word with a similar meaning. In England, colleges were formed to provide students with places to live. Usually each group was studying the same thing. So college came to mean an area of study.

The first American universities divided their studies into a number of areas and called each one a college. This is still true. A college can also be a part of a university. For example, Harvard College is the undergraduate part of Harvard University.

Programs in higher learning can also be called schools, like a school of engineering or a medical school within university. You know, learning all these terms is an education in itself.

16. Americans use “college students” to refer to students either in colleges or universities, because .A. there are more colleges than universities in AmericaB. colleges and universities are actually the sameC. both colleges and universities can offer degrees

D. colleges and universities have many things in common

17. One of the differences between colleges and universities is that .A. colleges do not do research

B. no college offers graduate studiesC. colleges often offer fewer programsD. universities don’t provide dormitories

18. According to the passage, institutes .A. cover no other areas but technical ones

B. have functions similar to colleges and universitiesC. provide 75% of their programs in technical areasD. are at a lower level of higher education

19. The terms of “college” and “university” in LatinA. have similar meanings B. mean quite differentlyC. refer to the same thing D. are confusing in English

20. The main idea of this passage is to

A.introduce the institutions in higher educationB.evaluate the institutions in higher educationC.clarify the institution terms in higher educationD.classify the institutions in higher education

Part III Cloze (10%)

Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blanks there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, you should choose one that best fits into the passage. Then mark the answer by blanking the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it is often 1 to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you don’t need to own a car. 2 , there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see 3 , you restaurants, visit museums, and 4 to the theatre and to concerts. What you want to relax, you can usually find a park 5 you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of variety and you need never feel 6 . However, for every plus 7 is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but 8 it is very well-paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things that there are to do,because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good, 9 accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty,especially during the 10 hours, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every resident is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city.1. A. easier B. happier C. sadder D. harder2. A. Nonetheless B. Also C. Therefore D. However

3. A. For example B. In addition C. In conclusion D. For good4. A. went B. to go C. going D. go

5. A. which B. where C. when D. whether

6. A. boring B. being bored C. bored D. to be boring7. A. it B. this C. there D. that

8. A. unless B. since C. if D. though9. A. costly B. cheap C. small D. noisy

10. A. night B. rush C. morning D. afternoon

Part IV Translate from English to Chinese

Directions: Read the following passage and translate the 5 parts underlined in the following passage from English into Chinese and write

them on the Translation Paper.

Too many people think that intelligence is a gift of nature and that there is little anyone can do to improve theirs. (1) IQ tests have managed to confuse many of us, leading us to believe that intelligence is largely fixed. It is not. (2) Just like swimming, cooking, dancing, and just about anything else, being smart is a skill that requires training. I will share with you some of what I have learned. Be Persistent

Smart, successful people don’t give up. They believe that they can do it, and so they keep trying until, finally, they succeed. You might know that Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before he succeeded. (3) What you might not.know is that just about all scientists experience failure on a regular basis. So if you want to be smart, be persistent. Learn to Present Your Ideas

Two people can have the same ideas, and the same views and opinions, and yet only one of them might be considered smart. We often forget that everyone is busy with their own lives; they don't have time to think about and analyze everything we say. (4) If we don’t sell our ideas, virtually no one will recognize their merit. So, if you want others to know that you’re smart, learn how to present your ideas. Believe in yourself

(5) We are all a lot more similar than we appear. Those who appear smarter than you simply had the right tools and used these tools to exercise their minds.

Part V Writing (15%)

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Overseas Study at an Early Age. Write at least 100 words and base your composition on the outline below and use the words for references as many as you can.1. ⽬前很多⽗母在孩⼦⾼中毕业前就送他们出国学习2. 导致这种趋势的原因3. 我对此的看法

成⼈学⼠学位英语考试模拟试卷

答案解析

Part I Vocabulary and Structure1-5 A C A C D6-10 A C B C A11-15 C B C B C16-20 B D D B B21-25 D A D A C26-30 C C A D B31-35 A C C D C36-40 C C B D A

Part II Reading Comprehension1-5 C B C A A6-10 D B C A A11-15 C B A D C16-20 D C B A C

Part III Cloze1-5 A B A D B6-10 C C A B B

Part IV Translate from English to Chinese

1. 智商测试成功地误导了许多⼈，让我们以为智⼒基本上是固定不变的。

2. 就像游泳、烹饪、跳舞和⼏乎任何其他事情⼀样，聪明是⼀种需要训练的技能。3. 但你可能不知道的是⼏乎所有的科学家都经常经历失败。

4. 如果我们不去宣传⾃⼰的想法，实际上就没⼈能认识到它们的价值。

5. 我们远⽐表⾯上看起来更加相似。

Part V Writing

Overseas Study at an Early Age

Nowadays more and more parents are eager to send their children to study abroad before they finish high school by whatever means and at whatever cost.

It is quite understandable for parents to send their children to study overseas because they place high expectations on their children. They are encouraged by the success stories of those who have completed their overseas study. With the development of economy,

companies and institutions at home are giving more and more emphasis on overseas experiences, too. Consequently, pursuing overseas study became a kind of short cut in gaining a better future. Moreover, there is still one underlying reason for this rush- economic reason. The rapid economic progress in the past few years in China has enabled more and more parents to afford the huge cost for their children’s overseas study.

As for me, overseas study is surely a helpful way to get both advanced knowledge and necessary experiences, but overseas study at an early age is neither necessary nor beneficial. The students may be too young to either tend for themselves or think for themselves. I do think that overseas study can contribute to one’s self-improvement, but it’s better to be pursued after one has finished his college study at home, when he is more capable of learning and living on his own.