2017年华南理工大学英语B(一)模拟试题

2017年华南理工大学英语B(一)模拟试题 D

10. ---- Do you want me to have a look at your car?

----__________________.

A. Yes, I want you. B. Yes, you have it. C. No, thanks

D. No, you don’t want.

Part II. Reading Comprehension (45 points)

Directions: There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. For each question there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Please choose the best answer to the question. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet.

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Passage One

Have you ever heard the expression that goes: “What you see is what you get”? When I was a little kid my grandfather used to tell me: “If you look at a tree long enough, it will move.” I didn’t understand this at that time. But when I grew

up I finally realized that the message behind his words is that we see what we want to see.

Psychologists tell us that nothing controls our lives more than our self image. We live like the person we see in the mirror. We are what we think we are. If you don’t think you will be successful, you will not. You cannot be it, if you cannot see it. Your life is limited to your vision. If you want to change your life, you must change your vision of your life.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous in 1976 when he met with a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger: “Now that you have retired from bodybuilding, what do you plan to do next?” Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and confidently: “I am going to be the best movie star in Hollywood.” The reporter was shocked and amused at Schwarzenegger’s plan. At that time, it was very hard to imagine how this muscle-bound bodybuilder, who was not a professional actor and who spoke poor

English with a strong Austrian accent, could ever hope to be Hollywood’s best movie star!

So the reporter asked Schwarzenegger how he planned to make his dream come true. Schwarzenegger answered: “I will do it the same way I became the best bodybuilder in the world. What I do is to create a vision of who I want to be; then I start living like person in my mind as if it were already true.”

Sounds almost childishly simple, doesn’t it? But it worked! Schwarzenegger did become the highest paid movie star in Hollywood! And later he achieved another of his goals – to start his political career and served the people of California as the state’s 38th governor from 2003 to 2010! Remember: “If you can see it, you can be it!

11. What does it mean by “What you see is

what you get”?

A. When you look at something long enough, you will eventually get it.

B. You can move a tree by looking at it. C. You can only get what you can see.

D. Only when you have a strong wish to get something can you have a clear vision of the future.

12. What can you learn about ‘self image’ from

psychologists?.

13. According to the author, if you want to

become a certain type of person, you need to __________.

A. often look at yourself in the mirror B. think twice before you act

C. build a strong determination about A. Self image is the self we see in the mirror. B. Self image is what we think about ourselves.

C. Self image is what we want to see about the self in the mirror.

D. Self image is about what we think others might think of ourselves.

whom or what you want to become

14. Which of the following statements is NOT

true about Schwarzenegger?

A. He was not that famous in 1976.

B. He used to be a successful bodybuilder. C. He was a professional actor.

D. He was the President of the United States of America.

D. change your vision of your life

15. What message does the author want to

convey to the readers?

Passage Two

A. Everyone should see what he gets.

B. Everyone should create a positive vision about his life.

C. Everyone should pay attention to his self image.

D. Everyone should learn from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Do other animals besides humans cry?

The answer to the question is ‘Yes, and no’. All animals with mobile eyes have the ability to cry, just as we humans do. They have a tearing system that keeps their eyes wet so as to protect them from dry sand, dusts, and other elements. People often tell tales of animals such as elephants and dogs weeping when punished. However, even if such an animal does shed tears, there is no scientific evidence that the animal is expressing the tear-related emotions similar to those when humans cry.

But what about when a baby chimp or ape whimpers and screams when it’s being

separated from its mother, can we say with some certainty that the animal is crying? Taking away the babies does encourage care-giving such as feeding and protecting from the mother apes, but it is uncertain whether the baby apes feel the same way as baby humans do when they cry.

In fact, it’s not clear that crying and other emotional displays mean exactly the same thing

to all humans. For instance, there is a wide range of emotions that prompt people to cry, and some kinds of weeping, such as crying at a stranger’s wedding, seem to be cultural responses.

In addition, some people are autistic. That means they prefer being alone than being with other people, especially in large crowds. These people are said to have less ability in expressing their emotions, but research also has shown that it’s more that their expressions and their reactions to the emotional expressions of others are unusual. Different. But does that mean that their sadness is different somehow?

So even if apes can be said with some certainty to be feeling emotions, then there is the problem of figuring out to what extent what they feel resembles what humans feel.

16. What does the author mean by “Yes, and

no” in line 1, paragraph 1?

A. Other animals besides humans cry

B. No other animals besides humans cry C. Animals cry but do not cry like humans D. Animals cry but humans do not cry

17. Which of the following statement is true?

A. All animals have mobile eyes B. All animals have a tearing system

C. Tearing system keeps animals’ eyes wet D. Animals cry when being punished

18. Baby chimps or apes cry

because__________.

19. Why human beings cry?

A. There a wide range of reasons. B. People cry because they attend a A. they are being separated from their mothers

B. the reason is not clear

C. they feel the same way as baby humans do

D. they need to be fed and protected

stranger’s wedding.

20. It can be inferred from the passage

that __________.

C. Crying means exactly the same thing to all humans.

D. Because of cultural responses.

A. it is uncertain to say to what extent apes feel the same emotions as humans B. it is sure that apes can feel emotions C. some people prefer being alone because they’re not good at communication D. people’s emotions are different

Passage Three

Distance learning is a program that allows students to take classes online.

Online classes offer on-campus classes, with the convenience of working at home, and the flexibility of creating your own schedule.

Anna attends her online class in her pajamas.

She gets away with it because her classroom is in

her home. Anna is a full-time student learning from distance, and full time mother. She likes the online option because of its flexibility. “I don’t have to sit in class with my two little ones in day care. Instead, I can jump online anytime I like during the day,” said Anna who is preparing for a nursing degree. “What I liked most was the fact that I didn’t have to travel to another place, and I could work at my own place,” she said in an e-mail.

Online students must be organized.

Self-discipline and motivation are also important. Diana is a math instructor who has been teaching online classes for five and a half years. She had students who participated from far way. Many are returning students who have been working. They are focused on their goals, and are comfortable working hard. Taking classes online can have some unexpected benefits. For instance, the need to communicate questions by e-mail compels

students to become better written communicators.

Also, you don’t have to worry about appearance. Michael, a current online student, said in an e-mail, “I can just roll out of bed and not worry about how messy my hair is.”

Anna included not having to fight for parking Taking classes online does have some

or paying for gas as added tuition fee.

drawbacks. Students complain about the difficulties of communicating online. Instructors complain about the students’ ability to use digital media.

Online classes can end up taking more time

than on-campus versions. “An online student should expect to spend at least 15 hours a week working on their assignments,” said Diana the math teacher. The extra time is needed because students must clearly demonstrate

understanding of the material through email and online quizzes.

21. __________is the most important feature of

online or distance learning.

22. Distance learning allows Anna __________.

23. Comparing with the traditional classroom

learners, online learners have to be__________.

A. highly motivated B. disciplined C. well-organized

A. to study her favorite subject

B. to understand how to be a full-time mother

C. to become a nurse

D. to work on her study at home while taking care of her children

A. A hard-working and motivated student B. Studying online from a computer anywhere

C. A good course book D. Flexible timetable

D. All of the above

24. In the following statements, which is NOT

the advantage of distance learning?

A. You can learn from home, wherever your home is.

B. You don’t need to care about your appearance when attending the class. C. You can meet and talk to a lot of nice people.

D. You can attend the class anytime of the day, totally depending on your timetable.

25. According to the text, what is the drawback

of distance learning?

A. Online classes can sometimes be time-consuming.

B. You cannot wear your favorite clothes to classes.

C. There is no one answering your questions.

D. Distance learning gives you a comfortable place to work in.

Part III Vocabulary and Structure (10 points)

Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. 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.

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26. As an adult, you’re perfectly ________ of making your own decision once you have the information you

need. A. capable C. probable

B. able

D. acceptable

27. He is very optimistic, and always holds a ________ attitude towards life. A. negative C. active

B. positive D. attentive

28. Views on childcare

may ________ considerably between the parents. A. take C. range

29. In this scene, the camera ________ on the actor’s face so that the audience can see clearly his facial expression. A. major C. focus

30. Keep ________ mind that every word I said to you. A. by C. for

B. differ D. have

B. minor D. light

B. on D. in

31. After studying abroad for nine years, he misses his families very much. He is________ for home. A. longing

B. missing

C. wishing

D. waiting

32. When the judge asked her if she was guilty or not guilty. She ________ her shoulders, looked the judge in the eye, and said, “Not guilty.” A. waved C. opened

B. squared D. broadened

33. She would have like to _______ with him the joy she had felt A. wait C. share

34. Our trip plans are still up _______ the air. A. above C. among

35. We chose the house for our home ________ we saw it A. as long as

C. no sooner than

B. as soon as D. for fear that B. to D. in B. avoid D. return

Part IV Translation (20 points)

Directions: For this part, there are 5 English sentences, pleases translate them into Chinese. Please write your answers on the Answer Sheet.

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40.

It is a good plan as far as it goes, but there are a lot of things they haven’t thought of.

就目前进展情况而言，这是一个好的计划，但是还有许多事情他们没有考虑到。 41.

It is obvious that mobile phones are quite popular nowadays.

/移动电话现在十分流行。

很明显，手机42.

The years passed, and I finished college and took a job in another town.

很多年过去了，我都大学毕业了，而且在另一个城市找了一份工作。 43.

My dad never lectured me on the values of determination, perseverance, and faith.

我的父亲从来不对我们说教诸如决心，坚持和信念之类的价值观。

40. The reason for which he came late for school was that his mother was ill.

他上学迟到的原因是他妈妈病了。

Part V Writing (15 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “Live a Green Life”. You should write no less than 80

words. Please write your answers on the Answer Sheet.

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Live a Green Life Green living is becoming our life habit. Green food, green travel and so on. These things about green have been active in our life.

Now the earth's environment is getting worse. People cut down trees to make paper, accelerate the land desertification; industrial waste emissions from factories, and even industrial waste emissions to the water, the water quality deterioration; exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and factories, the air pollution and so on, these are threatening the health and future of the earth.

We should start with small things and carry

out the call of green environmental protection. To save water in life, to go shopping in supermarkets, use cloth bags, don't use plastic bags, can reduce the pollution of the environment, travel by bus or bike, as much as possible to use less private cars to travel, reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Live a Green Life, protect the environment, start from me, I hope the idea of green can be more widely spread the public, so that our environment better, better life.