College English Test
Band One(A)
I Listening Comprehension ( 20 points )
Section A
Directions: In this part, you will hear ten short statements. The statements will be spoken only once. After each statement, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read 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 center.
A. The company holds meetings everywhere in the country.
B. The company does business everywhere in the country.
C. The company looks for workers everywhere in the country.
D. The company encourages employees to travel everywhere in the country.
A. The pressure comes from children their own age.
B. The pressure comes from children younger than they are.
C. The pressure comes from children older than they are.
D. The pressure comes from the programs
A. The children remembered their father after a long time.
B. The children remembered their father less clearly as time passed.
C. The children remembered their father a long time ago.
D. The children remembered their father even though they grew up.
A. The robber was a little kind to the lonely old woman.
B. The robber was very cruel to the lonely old woman.
C. The robber was particular nice to the lonely old woman.
D. The robber was patient to the lonely old woman.
A. Einstein followed an example of how to succeed.
B. Einstein took an example of how to succeed.
C. Einstein set an example of how to succeed.
D. Einstein offered an example of how to succeed.
6. A. She is here now. B. She caught the train.
C. She didn’t catch the train. D. She will come soon.
7. A. Mary stayed for dinner.
B. We didn’t ask Mary to stay for dinner.
C. We asked Mary to stay for dinner.
D. Mary didn’t want to stay for dinner.
8. A. The speaker is a lawyer. B. The speaker is a teacher.
C. The speaker is a writer. D. The speaker is a businessman.
A. She should be home at 10 o’clock..
B. She should be home at 11 o’clock..
C. She should be home by 12 o’clock.
D. She should be home before 1 o’clock..
10. A. Sam is helping him. B. Sam ought to help him.
C. Sam is busy. D. Sam must help.
Section B : Conversation
Directions : You will hear one conversation. When you hear a question, you will decide on the correct answer from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
A. The man’s plan to visit Australia.
B. Research work in a university.
C. The time of the man’s departure.
D. Electronics industry in Sydney.
A. She has to take care of the children.
B. She doesn’t want to visit Australia.
C. She can’t leave her work.
D. She is in poor health.
Section C
Directions : You will hear two short passages. After you hear a question, there
will be a break of 10 seconds for you to choose the best answer from the four choices given.
13. A. Near his office. B. At the office.
C. In a restaurant. D. At home.
14. A. She was pleased. B. She was depressed.
C. She was surprised. D. She was amused.
15. A. He was pleased. B. He was upset.
C. He was amused. D. He was frightened.
16. A. To hold a knife and fork. B. To shake hands.
C. To sit. D. To talk with their mouths full.
A. Taking food.
B. Turning their backs on each other while eating
C. Eating alone
D. Seeing others eating.
A. To show their respects.
B. To show they want a sick person to get well.
C. To show they hate someone very much.
D. To show they had no hope.
A. To say “hello” to the visitor.
B. To shake hands with the visitor.
C. To give the visitor a big smile.
D. To pay no attention to the visitor.
20. A. Good manners are almost the dame all over the world.
B. Good manners are different from culture to culture.
C. Saying “hello” to others is always good manners.
D. Spitting in front of others is always rude manners.
II.?Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the following passages carefully and do the multiple-choice questions.??(40 points)
Text 1?
In the United States a university professor is given a few months of freedom from his duties about every seventh year for travel or advanced study. This period of freedom from teaching is called a "study or research leave". Its purpose is to give the professor experiences which will make him a wiser person and a better teacher when he returns to his university.
Few study leaves are interesting enough to be described in national newspapers and magazines. Recently, however, there was an exception. The public learned how Dr. John R. Coleman, president of Haverford College, had spent his study leave.
At the age of 51, Dr. Coleman was determined to escape from university life for a few months and to get a variety of experiences in the world of work. He especially wanted to learn about people. People who do hard physical labor were especially interesting to him.
"I wanted to get away from the world of words and political matters and parties — the things a president does," Dr. Coleman later explained to news writers. “As a college president you begin to take yourself very seriously and to think you have power you don't. You forget things about people. I wanted to relearn things I'd forgotten.”
Telling no one of his plans, Dr. Coleman started his study leave on a farm in Canada, hundreds of miles from his college. Getting up at 4:30 each morning, working thirteen hours a day in fields, he prepared himself physically for his next job, digging ditches in Atlanta, Georgia. After that, the college president washed dishes in a Boston restaurant. During the last ten days of his leave, he worked as a garbage collector.
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21.?
The first paragraph is mainly about ________.
A) why a professor should be free from his duties every seventh year
B) how professors spend their study leave
C) what a study leave is and its purpose
D) how a study leave makes a professor a wiser person and a better teacher
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22.?
A study leave is a period of freedom from duties allowed to a university teacher who has taught ________ since his last leave.
A) for six years
B) for seven years
C) for a term
D) for a university year
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23.?
People learned about Dr. Coleman's unusual experiences from ________.
A) his colleagues
B) the boss of a Boston restaurant
C) the Canadian newspapers and magazines
D) the U.S. newspapers and magazines
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24.?
Dr. Coleman carried out his study leave in an unusual way because ________.
A) he hates his university life, especially his job as a president
B) he wanted to learn about people, especially people who do hard physical labor
C) he wanted to make himself known to the public
D) he wanted to write articles about people and have them printed in newspapers and magazines
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25.?
What did Dr. Coleman do during his study leave?
A) He worked on a farm, dug ditches, went to parties, and collected garbage.
B) He worked on a farm, talked to news writers, washed dishes, and collected garbage
C) He worked on a farm, washed dishes, talked to news writers, and wrote articles for newspapers and magazines
D) He worked on a farm, dug ditches, washed dishes, and collected garbage.
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Text 2?
In the United States, about 750,000 persons have suffered AIDS. More than one half of them have died.
But doctors say evidence (证据) also shows there is no reason for persons to become terrified (惊吓) by the disease. The AIDS virus is spread during sex with an infected partner, or by infected blood. But doctors say their studies show the disease is not spread through normal, close social activities.
A study by one research team was printed in the New England Journal (杂志) of Medicine. The doctors studied one-hundred-one family members who lived with AIDS and lived in crowded conditions. The family members shared many personal goods with the patients. These included toothbrushes, drinking glasses, beds, towels and toilets.
Doctors said only one family member — a five-year-old girl — got the AIDS virus. They note, however, that the girl's mother had the disease. They believe the girl probably was born with the virus. No other family member in the study got the AIDS virus or showed any signs of the disease.
The head of the study, Gerald Friedland, said if the disease is not easily spread in crowded homes, it also will not spread easily in factories, offices, schools and other public places. Doctor Friedland said the study also shows there is no reason to punish AIDS patients and to force them to live separately from other persons.
American health officials recently warned, however, that some health care workers should take special care. The report noted the AIDS virus is carried in blood and other body fluids. It said health care workers should put protective (保护性的) covers over their eyes and skin during medical operations, dental (牙科的) work, or other times when the patient may bleed.
In the United States, most AIDS patients are homosexual (同性恋的) men, people taking drugs who used infected needles (针头), and persons who received infected blood. More recent studies show the AIDS virus also can be spread during heterosexual (异性的) relations. It can spread either from the man to the woman, or from the woman to the man.
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26.?
Doctors say there is no reason for people to be frightened about AIDS because _______.
A) it is not deadly
B) few people are infected with AIDS
C) the AIDS virus is not spread in everyday social activities.
D) the AIDS virus is not spread during sex
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27.?
The study of 101 family members who lived with AIDS patients shows that ________.
A) the AIDS is not spread by personal goods
B) women are more likely to get the AIDS virus than men
C) married men are less likely to get AIDS than unmarried ones
D) the AIDS virus is passed by drinking glasses
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28.?
According to Doctor Friedland, there is no reason to _______.
A) stop meeting AIDS patients
B) stop living with AIDS patients
C) fear that AIDS can be passed from a mother to a baby
D) fear that the AIDS virus can be passed during sex
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29.?
Health workers were warned to take special care when the patient bleeds because _______.
A) AIDS can be passed by touching the patient's body
B) AIDS can be spread by touching the patient's skin
C) AIDS virus can be carried in blood or other body fluids
D) the health care workers may be infected by the blood
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30.?
_______ are least likely to be infected with the AIDS disease.
A) People who use drugs
B) Persons who offer infected blood to others
C) Men who are gay
D) Married men
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Text 3?
For years, it's been assumed that the inside environment (环境) limits the variety of plants that people are subjected to. Lately, however, plants that are usually only grown outdoors have found their way into inside spaces. There are a few simple reasons why this is.
The modern inside environment can be a good place for a wide variety of outdoor plants. Plants that ordinarily cannot grow in colder outdoor weather can be protected by the inside spaces, where temperatures are easily controlled. Plants that used to be found only outside, such as trees, have become more and more popular as decorations inside houses. Orchids (兰花), which were once only found in hot places, have begun to grow well in inside places. A large number of smaller plants have also found their way into homes.
One reason that the modern home has made exotic (引进的) outdoor plants more practical is the modern use of windows. In the past windows were used less often in buildings than they are today. It is partly because of the ability of large windows to admit a large quantity of light from the sun and to keep the heat in at the same time, that many outdoor plants have been able to make their move inside.
It is true that most of the plants that have been successful in moving inside have been small. Some of the best suited varieties are the vines (藤本植物). Many vines that grow in natural locations make excellent decorations where other plants prove difficult to grow. Although some trees can be grown inside, it is not likely the larger varieties can be used. Unfortunately, most homes just don't have the space to grow a monkey tree.
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31.?
The passage is mainly concerned with ________.
A) the ability of large windows
B) the difficulty of moving monkey trees into homes
C) growing plants inside houses
D) the best suited trees
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32.?
It is implied or suggested in the passage that ________.
A) the inside environment can protect plants better
B) people like to use plants as decorations in their houses
C) people move plants into their houses to save them
D) the uses of windows in the past were not practical
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33.?
People used to believe that ________.
A) the plants that could grow inside were limited
B) the plants that could grow inside were from hot places
C) the temperature in the inside environment could be controlled
D) the larger plants grew better inside.
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34.?
One function of modern windows is ________.
A) to allow fresh air in
B) to grow plants and trees inside
C) to provide heat and light
D) to control the temperature
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35.?
It is not likely that large plants will move inside because ________.
A) the weather is not suitable
B) they cannot be moved
C) they cannot be controlled
D) there is not enough space
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Text 4?
There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human beings. In some cases, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perhaps better. In the United States and Europe, there are special shops that sell clothing and food for cats and dogs.
In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for big markets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in a small town in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. The dogs choose from a variety of dishes on the menu.
Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and comfort. People treat their pets in a more practical way. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Owners have some loving feelings for their pets, but they do not see them as equal to family members. In most places in the world, there isn't any special clothing or fine food for animals. There aren't any special restaurants for dogs.
Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.
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36.?
According to the passage, in most countries _________.
A) animals are in a worse position than human beings
B) people treat their pets like members of their families
C) there are special shops that sell clothing for dogs and cats
D) pets such as dogs and cats are very popular
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37.?
According to the passage, there are ___________.
A) many owners of dogs and cats in the United States and Europe
B) restaurants for dogs in every city in France
C) no dogs or cats that wear clothing
D) some people who treat their pets far better than they treat their children
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38.?
For many people, pets may have a more practical function because _________.
A) pets are often useful companions for old people
B) cats and dogs can be used to keep away mice
C) pets can sometimes be sold to make money
D) some pets may show loving feelings for their owners.
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39.?
In your opinion, which of the following sentences is probably true?
A) Dogs and cats like to wear expensive clothing.
B) Many people visit the dog restaurant in France.
C) People in every part of the world like to buy fine clothing for their pets.
D) In some cases, animals have better food and clothing than people.
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40.?
The main idea of this reading passage is: _______.
A) Dogs enjoy fine restaurants
B) A rich cat can afford to go to any restaurant
C) People treat pets in very different ways in different parts of the world
D) It is stupid to have special food and clothing for animals
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III.?Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: Choose the best one to complete each sentence.??(15 points)
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41.?
Few of the students understand why language is _______ to human beings.
A) aware
B) unique
C) absolute
D) continual
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42.?
The boss refused to give any _______ on the fact that his workers were out of jobs.
A) response
B) comment
C) answer
D) reply
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43.?
They had to examine the dead tiger before they had a _______ answer as to who killed it.
A) positive
B) senior
C) virtual
D) vital
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44.?
Measures had to be taken in face of the housing problem that ________ in the city.
A) rose
B) raised
C) arose
D) produced
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45.?
What a ________ smell! Open the window and air the room.
A) disgusting
B) pleasing
C) powerful
D) disturbing
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46.?
That Sandy wears ________ makeup annoys her mother.
A) very much
B) very
C) that much
D) so
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47.?
No matter what you say, I'm coming ________.
A) anyway
B) any way
C) in a way
D) in the way
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48.?
I got a little ________ when I learned that the appointment with the general manager was changed to another time.
A) concerned
B) distracted
C) upset
D) awful
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49.?
Our neighbour said that if we made more noise he would _______ us to the police.
A) inform of
B) complain about
C) report to
D) care for
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50.?
Nobody knows ___________ how many people are to be blame for the coal-mine accident, so the government is trying to find out the whole truth about the accident.
A) inwardly
B) honestly
C) cleverly
D) precisely
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51.?
After a long period of regular exercise, I now _____ much less than I used to.
A) weigh
B) like
C) grow
D) increase
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52.?
We also use other forms of communication ________ we may be aware or unaware.
A) to which
B) of which
C) which
D) that
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53.?
The train was ________ slow I was almost two hours late.
A) so
B) such
C) very
D) that
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54.?
Just imagine Mary ________ in her favorite chair back home.
A) to sit
B) sit
C) sitting
D) has been sat
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55.?
Mr. Thomas found the coins while ________ in his back garden.
A) digging
B) was digging
C) dug
D) being digging
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56.?
Snap judgments, if ________, have usually been considered signs of immaturity or lack of common sense.
A) taking seriously
B) taken seriously
C) take seriously
D) to be taken seriously
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57.?
Robin thought that the best _______ to learning a foreign language is the study of the spoken language.
A) method
B) way
C) means
D) approach
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58.?
If you try to learn too many things at a time, you may get _______.
A) alarmed
B) scared
C) surprised
D) confused
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59.?
The teacher handed _____ books at the beginning of the class.
A) on
B) down
C) over
D) out
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60.?
His thoughts were _______ from the subject by the arrival of his friends.
A) attracted
B) suffered
C) distracted
D) related
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61.?
She is a ______ woman who is certain of her ideas and actions.
A) significant
B) aware
C) confident
D) intense
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62.?
The little girl could not ________ her curiosity to see what was in the box.
A) hold
B) keep
C) take
D) restrain
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63.?
Thanks go to the trashmen who leave the streets ________ each night.
A) cleanest
B) cleaner
C) cleaning
D) more cleaner
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64.?
He makes up his mind to ________ the post till the end of the year.
A) keep in
B) remain under
C) stay at
D) go on
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65.?
Good managing of a company ________ great efforts.
A) calls on
B) calls out
C) calls in
D) calls at
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66.?
Most people have no real idea how to change to healthy food, and Maureen was no ________.
A) foundation
B) possibility
C) exception
D) ignorance
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67.?
He refuses to let others speak and ________ every meeting.
A) confronts
B) affects
C) attaches
D) dominates
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68.?
Young children have a limited attention ________ and can't focus on one activity for very long.
A) range
B) span
C) reach
D) spread
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69.?
She can't remember committing the murder, although all the facts point to her ________.
A) guilt
B) intention
C) violence
D) victim
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70.?
_______ is a spell of warm sunshine.
A) What do all of us need
B) What all of us need do
C) What need all of us
D) What all of us need
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IV.?Cloze
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct one from the two choices given to fill in each blank.??Write down your answers on the answer sheet.(10 points)
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The other night as I walked __71__ (from\onto) the garage, a portly man wearing a stocking cap __72__(exited\emerged) from a bush and aimed a pistol between my eyes. As I set down my KFC, I __73__(intentionally\ presently) tossed my keys into a shrub.
I said my money was in my wallet. He moved to __74__(research\search) my trousers pocket.
Suddenly, I was faced with his __75__(slight\light) partner with __76__ (polished\punished) eyes and legs like attachments _77_(for\to) unseen wires. Both men shouted to stop __78__ ( looking\to look) at them. I was trying to notice details so I could remember them.
__79__(When\Then), I was on the ground, guns at my neck and temple, my face digging into dirt on the __80__(sidewalk\sideways). I felt I was going to die.
__81__(Expectedly\Unexpectedly) they asked a question:“What is this?”It was my KFC. They grabbed the __82__ (fried\filed) chicken and ran, their footsteps fading __83__ (into\to) the night.
I phoned the police who called back for __84__(automatic\additional) details. __85__(Accidentally\Apparently) these two probably committed several __86__(robbers\robberies) in my __87__(neighborhood\neighbor).
At the police station I looked at mug shots to try to __88__(identity\identify) them. These photos __89__(affected\effected) me __90__(of\with) the impression of a raging current, destroying the foundations of our freedom and values.
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V.?Translation from Chinese to English.
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases given.?Write down your answers on the answer sheet.(15 points)
?91、 我们珍惜自己行动的自由、劳动的果实和我们的生命。(hold dear)
92、他年轻时，常常在笔记本里记下一些摘引自诗歌的内容。(quotations)
93、不管花多少钱，我们都要尽最大努力延长这位感染艾滋病毒的姑娘的生命。(regardless of)
94、 这是一次重要的会议，请务必不要迟到。(see to it that)
95、代沟美国有，中国也有。（as well as）
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Answer Sheet
IV.?Cloze
71________________ 72________________ 73_______________
74________________ 75________________ 76_______________
77________________ 78________________ 79_______________
80________________ 81________________ 82_______________
83________________ 84________________ 85_______________
86________________ 87________________ 88_______________
89________________ 90________________
V.?Translation from Chinese to English.
91________________________________________________________________
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92________________________________________________________________
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93________________________________________________________________
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94________________________________________________________________
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95________________________________________________________________
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