C. consumption of food D. the carriage of blood
24. The function of the animal’s legs is like __________________ of a machine. A. the wheels B. chimney C. steam pipes D. the fire box
25. The steam pipes of a locomotive work like the __________________ of an animal body. A. stomach B. blood vessels C. legs D. wings Passage 4
I once amused myself by asking persons on the street, in stores and on street cars what they most desired out of life. This was before the polls of Mr. Gallup or of the inquiring reporter. I expected those questioned to place foremost good health. But they did not. Neither did they say salvation or life after death. Quite differently, their first wish was more money to spend.Secondly, they wanted more happiness out of life. These may not be the answers I thought they ought to give, but they appeared to be sincere and honest answers. Who does not want happiness,or more money to spend?As these seem to be almost universal desires they merit consideration. So, since taking this poll I have from time to time speculated on what social science might do to bring about these desiderata.
Our first question is: What is the promise of social science in regard to the standard of living? After examining that, we can consider what social science promises in regard to happiness.
The outlook for a higher plane of living for all of us here in the United States is very good indeed. The wealth we probably will have, however, will not be wholly an achievement of social science; it will be the result also of natural science. For we must have tools as well as markets to produce wealth.
16. Before interviewing people on the street, the author had hoped that _____________________. A. people would put good health in the first place B. people would think salvation most important C. people wished to have an after-life first D. people’s first wish was spending more money
17. The author did the research _____________________________.
A. in order to write a report B. just for fun C. so as to finish his work D. to make more money 18. According to the author’s poll, people’s first expectation was __________________________. A. enjoy happiness from life B. having good health C. salvation D. having more money to spend 19. The result of the poll makes the author think about _____________________________. A. the philosophy of life
B. social science’s role in improving the standard of living C. natural science’s bit in increasing people’s income D. whether it was right to put money in the first place
20. The author’s conclusion about a higher standard of living is _________________________. A. social science is the only factor to improve the standard of living B. natural science is the only factor improve the standard of living
C. both social science and natural science should play their respective roles in the realization of it. D. tools are more important than markets to improve the standard of living 第三部分：词汇与结构（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分）
第一节：此小节共有15个未完成的句子，针对每个句子中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例[A] [B] [C] [D]。 31. The bus came after I _______ for about half an hour.
A. had been waited B. was waiting C. have waited D. had been waiting
32. You ______ the day before yesterday if you really thought this was very important. A. ought to come B. ought have come C. ought to have comeD. ought to be coming 33. I tried to ______ to him for the error I made in my work but he didn’t listen to me at all. A. excuse B. spare C. apologize D. pardon
34. Power stations employ ______ water to produce electricity. A. fallen B. falling C. filling D. filled
35. I had intended ______ him while he was in trouble during those years, but I couldn’t get in touch with him. A. to help B. helping C. to have helped D. having helped
36. ______ from space, our earth, 70 percent of its surface covered with water, looks like a blue planet. A. Seen B. To be seen C. Seeing D. Having seen
37. ______ having made much effort, he still failed to win the contest. What a pity! A. although B. against C. Despite D. with
38. A large number of people ______ present at the meeting, which was out of our expectation. A. was B. were C. have D. has
39. He left in ______ hurry that he forgot to tell us where he was going. A. so hurry B. quite C. so a hurry D. such a
40. All of the Browns’ children have been well _______. They have very good manners. A. brought up B. brought about C. brought in D. brought out
41. Mr. Smith is a ______ old man. We all respect and like him very much. A. respectful B. respectable C. respective D. respect
42. Our department _______ courses in several foreign languages, including required ones and optional ones. A. accepts B. takes C. considers D. offers
43. If I had time, I _______ that new movie at the cinema. A. would see B. will see C. had seen D. will have seen
44. However _______ his remarks were, I should not have shouted at him. A. amusing B. impolite C. disinteresting D. suitable
45. He has been ______ for nearly three weeks after the death of his dear pet. A. sad B. satisfied C. evil D. joyful
第二节：此小节的短文中共有10个空白处，针对每个空白处的4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例 [A] [B][ C][▆]。
Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a serious source of discomfort for their fellows. Further, medical authorities express their46about the effect of smoking 47 the health not only of those who smoke but also of those who do not. In fact, nonsmokers who must48inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may49more than the smokers themselves.
As you are doubtless 50,a considerable number of our students have joined in an effort to51the university to ban smoking in the classrooms. I believe they are entirely right in their aim.52, I would hope that it is 53to achieve this by calling on the smokers to use good judgment and show concern 54others rather than by regulation.
I am therefore asking you to maintain No Smoking in the classrooms, seminar rooms and auditoriums. This will prove that you have the non-smokers’ health and well-being55, which is very important to a large number of our students. 46. A. concern B.trouble C.interest D.displeasure 47. A.on B.in C.with D.to
48. A.passively B. instinctively C.collectively D.hopefully 49. A.endure B.suffer C.undergo D.experience 50. A.alert B.awake C.aware D.informed 51. A.tell B.make C.persuade D.cause
52. A.Therefore B.However C.Further D Moreover 53. A. impossible B.wonderful C.incapable D.practical 54. A. with B.for C.to D.in
55. A. on mind B.in heart C.in mind D.on your mind
第四部分：写作（满分15分）
要求你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。 How I Spend My Spare Time 参考答案：
Part I Use of English (20 points, 2 points for each item) 1-5 ABDDB 6-10 ADBBD
Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points, 2 points for each item) 11-15 BBCBC 16-20 BCBAB 21-25 ABCAB 26-30 ABDBC Part III Vocabulary and Structure (25 points, 1 point for each item) Section A
31-35 DCCBA 36-40 AABDA 41-45 BDABA Section B
46-50 AAABC 51-55 CADAC 大学英语B模拟二
第一部分：英语知识运用（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例[A] [B] [C] [D] 1.― Pleased to meet you! ― ________________.
A. Pleased meeting you too.B. How do you do? C. I’ve heard about you.D. The pleasure is mine 2.― It’s getting late. I have to go now. ― ________________.
A. I have a meeting now.B. I’m happy you will leave C. I’m quite in a hurry.D. We’re sorry you have to leave 3. ― I’d like to check in for the flight to New York. ― ________________.
A. Fine. Do you have your ticket and passport? B. There is nonstop flights to New York. B. I am very busy now. D.How long will you be in New York? 4. ― Hi, my name is Peter Brown. ― ________________.
A. Me, too. B. Thank you very much C. Hello. D. Here you are. 5. ― What a beautiful dress you’ve got! ― ________________.
A. I agree with you. B. That’s all right. C. That’s great. D. Oh, thank you 6. ― Excuse me, where is the nearest telephone? ― ________________.
A. I can’t find out one. B. There is one at the drugstore. C.? About half an hour. D. Take Highway 15 to the north. 7. ― Hello. How are things? ― ________________.
A. They are too expensive. B. I’m not doing anything right now. C. Oh, not so bad D. it’s interesting, isn’t it? 8. ― What am I going to do? I failed all the exams. ― ________________.
A. Come on! It’ll be OK. Try again next term B. Oh, really? Are you mad? C. That’s great. How nice! D. I am not going to take the exam. 9. ― Excuse me, I’m afraid you’ve overcharged me. ― ________________.
A. Oh, really? B. That’s all right. C. That’s fine.D. You’re welcome. 10. ― Do you mind if I sit here? ― ________________.
A. No, it’s already occupied.B. No. Take a seat please.C. Don’t mention it.D. Yes. I am busy. 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
此部分共有4篇短文，每篇短文后有5个问题，每个问题后有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。示例[A] [B] [C] [D] Passage 1
The march to Italy was begun. The soldiers were even more enthusiastic that Caesar himself. They climbed mountains, crossed rivers and faced all kinds of danger for the sake of their great leader.
At last they came to a little river called Rubicon. It was the boundary line of Caesar’s province of Gaul. On the other bank of it was Italy. Caesar paused a moment on the bank. He knew that to cross it would be to declare war against Pompey? and the Roman Senate(罗马议会). It would involve all Rome in a fearful war, the end of which no man could tell. But he did not hesitate long. He gave the word and rode across the shallow stream.
―We have crossed the Rubicon,‖ he cried as he reached the shore. ―There is no turning back.‖
Soon the news was carried to Rome: ―Caesar has crossed the Rubicon,‖ and there was great worry among those who had wanted to destroy him. Pompey’s soldiers ran away to join Caesar’s army. The Roman officials and their friends made ready to flee from the city.
―Caesar has crossed the Rubicon!‖ was shouted along the roads to Rome and the country people came out to welcome Caesar and his men. The word was carried a second time to the city: ―Caesar has crossed the Rubicon,‖ and the wild flight began. Public officers had left everything behind and hurried away to seek safety with Pompey. Pompey was unable to protect them. He hurried to the seacoast and with all who were able to accompany him sailed away to Greece. Caesar was the master of Rome.
The aim of the march to Italy was ___________________.
A. to visit Roman Senate B. to see Pompey C. to conquer Italy D. to declare war against Pompey 12. The dividing line between the province of Gaul and Italy was ___________________. A. the city of Rome B. Rubicon C. mountains D. not mentioned in the passage
13. Caesar’s crossing the river of Rubicon with his soldiers meant that ____________________. A. he was the master of Rome
B. he wanted to fight against Pompey and the Roman Senate C. He wanted Pompey’s soldiers to surrender D. He wanted to show his great power
14. Pompey and the Roman officials ____________________.
A. were highly respected by the people B. were confident about defeating Caesar C. were afraid of Caesar and his army D. all ran away to Greece successfully 15. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Caesar knew before crossing Rubicon that he would definitely win the war B. Caesar made up his mind to defeat Pompey after he crossed Rubicon C. Pompey’s soldiers fought bravely but were finally defeated D. The country people of Italy didn’t like Caesar and his army Passage 2
Believe it or not, the Swiss were once a warlike people. There is still evidence of this. To this day, the guards at the Vatican are Swiss. But the Swiss discovered long ago that constant warfare brought them nothing but suffering and poverty. They adopted a policy of neutrality. While the rest of the world were involved in the War, Switzerland, a country with hardly any natural resources, enjoyed peace. The rest of the world is still not ready to accept this simple and obvious solution. Most countries not only maintain permanent armies but also require all their young men do a period of military service.
Admittedly, some countries, like Britain, have given up peace-time conscription （征召士兵）. Unfortunately, they haven’t done so for idealistic reasons, but from a simple recognition of the fact that modern warfare is a highly professional business. In the old days large armies were essential. There was strength in numbers. But in the modern times of push-button warfare, unskilled manpower has become unnecessary. In mere two years or so, you can’t hope to train new soldiers to fight in a war. So why bother? Why not leave it to the professionals? 16. The fact that the guards at the Vatican are Swiss shows that ________________ according to the first paragraph. A. the Swiss do not really like war B. the past bravery of the Swiss in wars B. they hope there will be no wars D. how brave they are
17. Britain has given up peace-time conscription because _________________. A. it holds that there will not be so many wars B. it has already had too many soldiers
C. it hopes to adopt a policy of neutrality if there is a war
D. it has trained professional soldiers to fight in modern wars and doesn’t need unskilled new soldiers 18. The Swiss adopted a policy of neutrality because ___________________. A. they didn’t have rich natural resources B. wars only brought suffering and poverty C. they needed to retrain their soldiers D. the guards at Vatican were Swiss 19. Modern warfare___________________.
A. means a competition of strength in the number of soldiers B. needs large armies
C. doesn’t need unskilled soldiers
D. requires a country to train its new soldiers in a short time
20. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Switzerland was the only country to keep neutral in wars B. Some countries have decided to adopt the policy of neutrality
C. all the other countries except Switzerland require their young men to do military service of two years D. Some countries have given up conscription because they will not be involved in wars Passage 3
Large modern cities are too big to control. They impose their own living conditions on the people who live in them. City-dwellers have to adopt an unnatural way of life. They lose touch with the land and the rhythm of nature so that they are hardly conscious of the seasons. A few flowers in a public park may remind people that it is spring or summer and a few leaves on the roadside may remind them that it is autumn. Beyond that, what is going on in nature seems totally unrelated to them. All the simple, good things of life, such as sunshine and fresh air are far away. Tall buildings blot out the sun, and waste gases from cars pollute the air. Even the distinction between day and night is lost. In the night, it is almost as bright and noisy as it is in the day and people are busy with what they hope to deal with.
The funny thing about it all is that city-dwellers pay dearly for living in the city. The prices for houses are so high that it is often impossible for ordinary people to buy a house of their own. High rents must be paid for small flats which even country hens would dislike to live in. Moreover, the cost of living is very high. Everything you buy is likely to be more expensive than it would be in the country. 21. It can be seen from the passage that the author ___________________. A. likes city life B. doesn’t like living in the city C. has to live in the city D. will move out of the city
22. According to the 1st paragraph, city-dwellers __________________. A. don’t have a natural way of life B. don’t know what is summer or winter C. can’t see and touch the real soil and land D. have no seasons in their life
23. ―the rhythm of nature‖ in the 1st paragraph refers to __________________. A. the change of seasons B. sunny days and rainy days C. day and night D. the coming of spring
24. Which of the following statements is true according to Paragraph 2? A. People living in cities can’t enjoy fresh air and sunshine B. People living in cities can’t see the sun C. City-dwellers don’t know when it’s day or night D. City-dwellers don’t know what season they are in
25. Which of the following statements can not be inferred from the passage? A. the author loves nature and hopes to be close to it
B. generally speaking, a farmer will pay less for his living in the countryside than a city-dweller. C. It’s difficult for ordinary people to buy houses in the city
D. It’s difficult to rent houses in the city because there are no houses to be rent. Passage 4
Washing Irving has been called North America’s first professional writer. He was born in 1783, the year when the American Revolution ended; and he lived to become the first author from the United States to win international fame.
When Washing Irving was a child, there were still reminders of Indian life and Dutch colonization in his native city, New York. It is interesting to note that Irving’s first work --- perhaps his greatest work --- was a humorous account of his native town. Irving called it ―A History of New York,‖ and credited it to a certain Dutch historian named Diedrich Knickerbocker.
This early work was a promising beginning for Washington Irving. It enabled the young author to visit Europe, which influenced him as it has influenced many later American writers, from Longfellow to Hemingway. There, under the guidance of such famous men of literature as Sir Walter Scott and W. M. Thackeray, Irving broadened his view of life. He became far more than the recorder of his local scene.
In Europe, Irving wrote about English and English ways. But he did not forget his Hudson River Valley years. He wrote such stories as ―Rip Van Winkle‖ and ―The Legend of Sleepy Hollow‖ while still on foreign soil.
The visit to Europe was not to be Irving’s last. On a later occasion, he went abroad and remained for seventeen years. Still later, after American experiences which he described in such accounts as ―A Tour on the Prairies,‖ he went to Europe again, as his government’s Minister to Spain. ―The Rose of the Alhambra,‖ which appears in this book, represents the writings of Irving’s Spanish years.