《大学英语》自测题库
Test One
Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.
Section A
Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. There are 5
recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D given in your test paper.
1. A. Sure. Why? B. Yes, please.
C. Why not? D. No problem!
2. A. Very well. And you? B. Thanks for everything.
C. I‘m going to see the doctor. D. Much better. Thank you.
3. A. So I should try to eat more. B. Yes. Thank you for the advice.
C. That‘s why I‘ve put on a lot of weight. D. Because I‘m fond of cookies and cakes. 4. A. Sure, I will do it. B. Why? I wouldn‘t.
C. No, with pleasure. D. Yes, many thanks.
5. A. Yes, all the people are in a hurry. B. No, I don‘t think it will.
C. Really? I have no idea about this. D. You are right. Neither do I. Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5-recorded
dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.
6. A. She will give a dance performance. B. She will go to a concert.
C. She will go to work in the office. D. She will take a rest in her room. 7. A. Shopper and cashier. B. Husband and wife.
C. Player and coach. D. Patient and doctor. 8. A. She had an accident. B. Her doctor called her.
C. Her neighbor needed help. D. Her sister was ill.
9. A. The man is learning cooking. B. The woman is a famous cook.
C. The recipe is very complicated. D. The dish is more sweet than salty. 10. A. 8:00 am. B. 8:30 am
C. 9:00 am D. 9:30 am Section C
Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test
paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times.
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During the second reading, you are required to put in the missing words or phrases. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.
Exercise is a great way for you to stay healthy. When you exercise, you will look better and__11__ better. Your body will become stronger. Your blood circulation (循环) __12___. You don‘t get sick as often. There are many easy ways to get exercise. For example, when you have a choice__13___walking up the stairs or using a lift, walk up the stairs! It‘s an excellent exercise to your legs, your lungs and your heart! Some people think that doing exercise takes a lot of time. The face is that you only need ___14___ minutes each time and three times a week to feel the ___15___. Soon you‘ll find yourself healthy, refreshed, and full of energy (精力) !
Part II Vocabulary & Structure (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct
meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement
by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D.
16. Rather than _____ money, Miss Black gave whatever she has to the children in that village. A. make B. making C. makes D. to make
17. I find it hard to ______ my gratitude to you for your kind help. A. speak B. express C. say D. tell
18. The nurse is even more tender _____ the sick child than his parents. A. at B. by C. to D. with
19. A number of students in this class ______ to Beijing once or twice. A. were B. have been C. is D. has been
20. You can't really _____ the painting unless you know something about the culture. A. know B. appreciate C. learn D. accept
21. This strawberry ice-cream is a good desert to _____ six to eight people. A. supply B. maintain C. serve D. treat
22. Five miles ______ a long distance to an old lady of her age.
A. seem to being B. seem to be C. seems to being D. seems to be 23. Sichuan is a big province, which has been _____ with rich natural resources. A. flavored B. featured C. blended D. blessed
24. Students are usually introduced to history by a thick book full _____ names, dates and data. A. for B. in C. of D. from
25. I got the good news that they _____ in planting trees on the sandy hills.
A. have succeeded B. had succeeded C. succeed D. were succeeding Section B
Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the
proper form of the word given in the brackets.
26. I just can't help (be) ______ attracted by this interesting sport event.
27. Mary is patient, loving and considerate. She is (promise) _____ to become a good primary school teacher.
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28. The doctor required that the patient (take) ______ a walk every day.
29. The teacher is telling the students how (make) _______an introduction in English. 30. What has made the triathlon one of the (attractive) ______ Olympic sports? 31. The Smiths like to hold a (dine) _____ party at home. 32. The flowers are of (vary) _______ colors and shapes.
33. The dish is (differ) ______ from all the other dishes I've ever tasted. 34. The father asked his son to read the poem (repeat) ______.
35. (fire) _____crackers (烟花) on the New Year's Eve is a traditional custom in China.
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are five tasks for you to fulfill. You
should read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements,
numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, or D. You are required to make the correct choice.
A lot of people are their own enemies. They regard themselves as unlikely to succeed in college and often feel that there have been no accomplishments (成就) in their lives. In my first year of college especially, I saw people get themselves down all too quickly. There were two students in my class who failed the first test and seemed to give up immediately. From that day on, they walked into the classroom carrying defeat on their shoulders the way other students carried textbooks under their arms. Both students hang on until about mid-term. When they disappeared for good, no one book much notice, for they had already disappeared in spirit (精神) after that first test.
They are not the only people in whom I have seen the self-doubt do its work. I have really wanted to shake them by the shoulders and say: \have brought yourself here to college. Be someone. Breathe. Hope. Act.%use self-doubts as an excuse for not trying. They should pull themselves together and get to work. They should start taking notes in class and trying to learn. Above all, they should not give up without even trying.
36. The phrase \ A. tell lies B. lose confidence C. avoid dangers D. waste time
37. When the two students dropped out, no one took much notice because ______.
a) they had long lost heart in class performance b) they were absent from class too often c) they didn't get on well with other students
d) they were so much cut off from the rest of the class
38. According to the passage, the two students failed in their study because of their _______. A. shyness B. proudness C. self-doubt D. laziness 39. The author thinks that the two students should ______.
A. give up their college education B. learn from other students C. feel happy because they are in college D. try hard before giving up
40. The sentence \
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A. they didn't study well B. they didn't take part in class activities
C. they didn't take notes in class D. they didn't finish their study that term Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered
41 through 45.
Do women talk more than men? According to professor Deborah Tannen, of Georgetown University, men and women talk such different languages that it is like people from two different cultures trying to communicate. Professor Deborah Tannen has noticed differences in the style of boys' and girls' conversation from an early age. She says that little girls' conversation is less certain than boys' and expresses more doubts. These differences continue into adult life, she says. In public (公众) conversations, men talk most and interrupt other speakers more. In private (私人的) conversations, men and women speak in more or less the same amount—although they say things in a different style. Professor Tannen believes that, for women, private talking is a way to test closeness in relationship. For men, it is a way to build up the power (权威) of a relationship.
Teaching is one job where the differences between men's and women's ways of talking show. When a man teaches a woman, he wants to show that he has more knowledge, and so more power in conversation. He uses his language to show this. When a woman teaches another woman, however, she is more likely to encourage her students to join in. But Professor Tannen does not believe that women are naturally (天生地) more helpful. She says women feel they can build up power by being able to help others.
41. According to Professor Deborah Tannen, the styles men and women talk are ______. A. quite similar B. rather different C. very colorful D. somewhat changeable 42. When they grow up, the differences in the boys' and girls' conversations _______.
A. no longer exist B. become even greater C. become smaller D. remain the same 43. In public conversations, men tend to _______.
A. talk more B. listen more C. encourage others to talk D. let women talk more 44. In a private conversation, it is often true that _____.
a) a woman will test her power in her relationship with the listener. b) a man will try to build up a close relationship with the listener. c) a woman will take the lead of the talk.
d) a man's talk is similar to that of a woman in a mouth. 45. In teaching, men teachers are likely to ______.
A. encourage students to join in B. let students talk more
C. show their knowledge and power D. be more helpful than women teachers Task 3
Directions: The following is an instruction for cooking a special flavored steak (牛排). After
reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in the table below.
To cook a really great steak, first of all you have to get the frying pan (煎锅) and the meat ready. For most cuts of meat, a simple sprinkle (喷撒) of your favorite spices (调味品) is enough.
When the meat is spiced, it's time to prepare the frying pan. Put oil in the pan and use high flame (火焰) to get it hot, until the oil is actually smoking. Then turn the heat down and put in the
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steak. Don't touch (触动) the steak, but shake the pan so that it slides (滑动) around the hot surface. After the bottom (底部) of the steak is light brown, turn it over and cook at a slight lower flame for about two or three times as long, until the surface touching the pan is crisp brown and the sides are light brown. Never turn the steak over more than once.
How to Cook a Really Great Steak Get the frying pan and meat ready. Step 1: Sprinkle the meat with 46 lightly. Step 2: Put oil in the pan and heat it with 47 . Step 3: Put in 48 and shake the pan at a low flame. Step 4: When the under part of the steak is light brown, 49 and cook it. Caution(注意): Never turn the steak over 50 .
Part IV Translation (30 minutes)
Directions: This part, numbered 36 to 45, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese or
Chinese into English. Write your translation of the sentences in the spaces below them.
51. I have read in the poster that an English corner will be set up on campus for us to practice
spoken English.
52. The traditional style of dinner in England starts with a bowl of soup and you should first drink
the soup before having the main course.
53. When fishing, you will become calmer and more cheerful. That is to say, this form of exercise
will make you feel happy.
54. In America, Santa Clause is a fat and cheerful old man, with white hair and beard, and he rides in the sky in a reindeer-drawn sleigh (驯鹿拉的雪橇), delivering (送) gifts to children at Christmas Eve.
55. Your diet should be full of the right vitamins and minerals, which will help keep your skin
looking good and healthy.
56. 当我在对话中间跟不上大家，我会感到很尴尬。反之也是如此
57. 是什么使一个17岁少女为这项运动带给她的难以理解的乐趣而放弃一切呢？ 58. 学习各种文化中的烹饪不仅是一种乐趣，而且也是一种宝贵的学习经历。 59. 美国具有天赐的肥沃土地和自然资源。
60. 如果天气太热，游客就可能过于疲劳或者中暑。
Part V Writing (15minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete the
notice according to the information given in Chinese.
由校学生会组织发起的中国学生和留学生之间的篮球国际友谊比赛将于6月15 日（星期六）上午8：30在新建的体育馆(stadium) 举行。 校篮球队是上一届大专院校的亚军，代表中国学生；留学生对由来自欧洲、南美和非洲的留学生组成。比赛一定是非常精彩又具观
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