习题精选
一、单项选择
( ) 1. Which of them do you think -- to go to the meeting?
A. should B. must C. ought D. to be
( ) 2.--Where is he?
--He books in the library.
A. must read B. must be reading
C. must have read D. read
( ) 3. These machines ought once a week.
A. to be cleaned B. to cleaned
C. clean D. be cleaned
( ) 4. He suggested that he there by train.
A. should go B. went
C. going D. will go there
( ) 5. The teacher advised the students to English every day.
A. listen B. to listen C. listening D. listened
( ) 6. Mother advised me drink water that isn't -- any more.
A. not; boiled B. not to; boiled C. not; boiling D. not to; boiling
( ) 7. We'll go and play football basketball this afternoon.
A. instead of playing B. instead play
C. instead of play D. instead playing
( ) 8. You are iii. You’d better -- at home for a few days.
A. not to stay B. to stay C. stay D. staying
( ) 9. Mary was away from the school for a week, so now she's got to work hard to of the class.
A. ahead of B. keep in touch with
C. keep up with D. get hold of
( ) 10. Though it was late, ______ they kept on _____ in the riel&.
A. but; working B. /; work C. /; worked D. /; working
( ) 11. Mother sitting among these children __ six to eight.
A. kept; between B. keeping; between
C. took; from D. kept; from
( ) 12. the 29th Olympics the best ever games, Be/ring will have to make several big chances.
A. Making B. Make C. To make D. Having made
( ) 13. She had to from school for a week to take care of her sick mother in hospital.
A. keep away B. leave away
C. stay away D. take away
( ) 14. It's really difficult to __ a conversation with someone who only says "Yes' or "No".
A. keep out B. keep off C. keep on D. keep up
( ) 15. The new leading group is made __ seven officers.
A. up of B. out of C. from D. into
二、完型填空
As they left Mr. Penbmy peacefully reading in the park, Bill talked to Tom about the (16) man whose picture they had seen outside the police station.
"Tall, thin and with little hair” he said.
“(17)!" shouted Tom. “It fits him (18).”
"Exactly," said Bill (19) both joy and excitement.
“(20) we know that our teacher isn't the lama the police are searching for," (21) Tom.
"All the same," said Bill, pretending to be (22). "I think I ought to have a word with the police about this."
Tom (23) with his friend about the plan. But Bill (24) to revenge (为......复仇 ) himself for all the(25)which Mr. Penbmy had given him (26) in his opinion. He stopped at the next phone box arid went in. He was (27) when be came out.
"Well, what did you say to them?” Tom asked.
"Oh, l just said there was a mini in the (28), who looked very much like the man they were searching for."
"But they must have known that (29) was a boy speaking, ‘said Tom.
“(30), "Bill explained.” I changed my voice. I spoke like my father."
The boy never found out for certain (3l) Mr. Penbury was actually arrested that Sunday. He appeared at (32) the next morning as usual. (33), Tom fell that Bill's (34) must have worked be- cause he often (35) Mr. Penbury studying their faces with even greater attention.
( ) 16. A. examined B. searched C. wanted D. helped
( ) 17. A. Mr. Penbmy B. Bill C. The man D. The picture
( ) 18. A. normally B. poorly C. slightly D. perfectly
( ) 19. A. to B. over C. with D. by
( ) 20. A. But B. Though C. And D. Therefore
( ) 21. A. agreed B. rejected C. accepted D. refused
( ) 22. A. surprised B. sad C. serious D. glad
( ) 23. A. agreed B. quarreled C. talked D. disagreed
( ) 24. A. tried his best B. refused C. got away D. made up his mind
( ) 25. A. treatments B. punishments C. good advice D. lessons
( ) 26. A. rightly B. unjustly C. fairly D. cruelly
( ) 27. A. sad B. disappointed C. smiling D. whispering
( ) 28. A. street B. school C. station D. pa&
( ) 29. A. you B. it C. he D. this
( ) 30. A. It can't be so B. I suppose so C. I don’t think so D. Never mind
( ) 31. A. whether B. how C. why D. that
( ) 32. A. the park B. school C. the phone box D. the station
( ) 33. A. Ever since B. On the contrary C. All the same D. Once in a while
( ) 34. A. plan B. think C. punishment D. show
( ) 25. A. understand B. had C. looked at D. caught
A
Beginning in October, more than 13,000 McDonald’s (麦当劳)restaurants in America will use a new variety of cooking oil. McDonald' s aims to make its French fries(油炸食品) and other fried foods healthier.
The change will not affect the taste or the number of calories in the food. But by changing the cooking oil, McDonald’s says, it hopes to cut by nearly half the amount of trans fatty acids(转换脂肪酸) in French fries and reduce the amount of saturated fats(饱和脂肪) by 16 percent. Scientists believe that trans fatty acids and saturated fats raise cholesterol(胆固醇) levels and increase the risk of heart disease.
McDonald's new step is important because McDonald’s is an industry leader and other fast-food chains and food processors may follow the lead.
For McDonald's ,the action comes at a time when Americans are becoming more and more concerned about; obesity(肥胖) and are increasing pressure on food companies to offer healthy and nutritious (有营养的) food to consumers.
After three years of study, McDonald’s officials say they are switching oil that is lower in saturated fats and trans fatty acids. McDonald's says the change will not cause higher coats for consumers.
Though there is some change, scientists say that the amount of trans fat in foods at McDonald's and at other fast-food companies is still important.
( ) 36. More than 13,000 McDonald's restaurants in America will use a new kind of cooking oil to .
A. lower the costs of the products
B. maker its food taste hatter than ever before
C. cure(治愈) the heart disease
D. do good to the health of consumers
( ) 37. The underlined ward "switching" here has the same meaning as " ".
A. turning on B. turning off
C. changing D. studying
( ) 38 .The main idea of the passage is .
A. McDonald's is a pioneer in food products
B. McDonald's is enlarging its restaurants in the world
C. fried foods can’t keep up with the development of modem society
D. McDonald’s is to use new cooking oil
( ) 39. When a new kind of cooking oil is used in McDonald’s,
A. the prices of McDonald’s foods will be a tot higher
B. consumers will find the taste of McDonald’s foods different
C. many other food companies will do what McDonald's does
D. obesity will disappear in American society sooner or later
( ) 40. Which of the following is TRUE according to tile passage?
A. If a person's cholesterol is high, it won’t affect his health.
B. Heart disease is connected with the contents(含量) of cholesterol.
C. The Americans pay no attention to the action of McDonald's.
D. Most of American foods are lower in trans fatty acids.
B
Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worded about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to tam away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may he of some help to you.
Do not miss meals. Before yon leave home for a feast(宴会),have a small, how-fat snack(小吃). This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods.
Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.
Choose lean meat(瘦肉 ).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories.
( ) 41. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may .--
A. bring weight problems
B. bring you much trouble in your' life
C. make you worried -about your foods
D. make you hate delicious foods
( ) 42. In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you'd better
A. drink much water and lave vegetables only
B. not eat hatch food in high fat
C. not accept invitations to feasts
D. turn away from delicious foods
( ) 43. According to the passage, is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.
A. vegetables B. water
C. calories of energy D. physical exercise
( ) 44. Many people can't help putting on weight after the holidays because they __ .
A. can't control themselves
B. go to too many feasts
C. enjoy delicious foods
D. can't help turning away from the foods
( ) 45. Excess calories can be found in your body in the form of .
A. energy B. fat
C. food D. something invisible (看不见 )
C
In the last 500 years, nothing about people-their clothes, ideas, or languages has changed as much as what they eat. The original(最初的) chocolate drink was made from the seeds of cocoa tree by South American Indians. The Spanish introduced it to the rest of the world during the 1500’s. And although it were served became important meeting places. Some still exist(存在) today.
The potato is also born the New World. Around 1,600, the Spanish brought it from Peru to Europe, where it soon was widely grown. The potato was the main food at Irish table. Thin, sands of Irish people starved(饿死) when the crop failed during the "Potato Famine"(土豆饥荒) of 1845 - 1846, and thousands more were forced to move to America.
There are many other foods that have traveled from South America to the Old World. But some others went in the opposite(相反的)direction. Brazil(巴西) is now the world's largest grower of coffee, and coffee is important crop in Colombia and other South American countries. Bat it is native to Ethiopia(埃塞俄比亚). It was first made into a drink by Arabs during the 1400's.
According to an Arabic story, coffee was discovered when a man named Kaldi noticed that his goats were attracted to the red fruits on a coffee bush. He tried one and experienced the "wide-awake” feeling that one-third of the world's population now struts the day with.
( ) 46. According to the passage, which of the following has changed the most in the last 500 years?
A. Food B. Chocolate drinks
C. Potato D. Coffee
( ) 47. "Some" in the sentence "Some still exist today" refers to .
A. cocoa trees B. chocolate
C. shops D. meeting places
( ) 48. Thousands of Irish people starved because .
A. they depended on the potato
B. they were forced to move to America
C. the weather conditions in Ireland were not fit for growing the potato
D. the potato harvest was bad
( ) 49. Coffee originally came from____
A. Brazil B. Colombia C. Ethiopia D.Arabia
( ) 50. The writer used an Arabic story to prove that_____ .
A. coffee was first discovered by Kaldi
B. coffee was first discovered by Kaldi’s goats
C. coffee was first discovered in South American countries
D
If parents bring up a child with the aim of turning the child into a genius (天才), riley will cause great damage to him. According to several leading educational psychologists(心理学家), this is one of the biggest mistakes which some parents make. Generally, the child will fail. Unrealistic (不现实的 ) parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are hopeful in a sensible(有理智的) way, the child may succeed in doing very well--especially ff the parents are very supportive to their child.
Michael Li is very lucky. He is very fond of music, and his parents help him a lot by taking hint to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons, although Michael's mother knows very little about music. Michael's father plays the trumpet(小号) in a large orchestra(管弦乐队). However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Michael's friend, Winston Chen, however is not so lucky. Although both his parents are successful musicians, they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter hint in every' piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. "When I was your age, I used to win every competition I entered. "Winston’s father tells him, Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now be always seems quiet and unhappy.
( ) 51 .The main idea of the passage is .
A. how parents should make a child a musician
B. how parents should bring up a child
C. what differences there are between two kinds of parents
D. what aim of a child can be much easier to reach
( ) 52. Michael is lucky because __ .
A. his parents help him in a sensible way
B. his family is rich enough to have a car
C. his father is a musician in an orchestra
D. he is free to do anything that he likes best
( ) 53 .Winston’s parents set so high a standard for him that __ .
A. he has to do his best to do everything
B. he has made greater progress in music
C. he is afraid he may disappoint them
D. be often wants to kin himself some day
( ) 54. His one of parents' worst mistakes if __ .
A. they' want their child to be a musician
B. they help their child to win music competitions
C. they don’t care for their child’s education much
D. they make their child try to achieve too much
( ) 55. According to the author's opinion,
A. it is unimportant to let the children develop in the way they want
B. parent should be supportive to their children
C. all sensible parents can train their children to succeed in everything
D. unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children
四、短文改错
The famous America writer Mark Twain was well-known 56.________
as his absent-mindedness(健忘). One day when he was 57.________
riding in the train, the conductor asked him for his ticket. 58.________
Mark Twain looked for the ticket in all his pockets, and couldn’t 59.________
find it. At last, the conductor, whom recognized the writer, 60.________
said, “It doesn't matter. Showed me your ticket on your way 61.________
back. And ff you find it, there is no harm." 62.________
Heard this, Mark Twain quickly shook his head 63.________
and said, "Oh, but them is. I must find the ticket,64.________
or otherwise how will I know where I'm going!" 65.________
五、书面表达
一封求职信
假如你是李华,看到报纸上的招聘广告后,用英文写了一封求职信。要求包括下面内容,字数80~100个词。
Wanted
Beijing watch company
A secretary of the English language
自我介绍
姓名 Li Hua
年龄 21
出生 1982年5月6日于上海
政治面目 团员
身体 健康
技能 打字、英语说写较好,驾驶汽车
爱好 喜欢游泳,擅长歌舞
联系电话 64226648
参考答案:
一、单项选择:
1-5 CBAAB 6-10 BACCD 11-15 DCCDA
二、完型填空:
16-20 CADCA 21-25 BCDDB 26-30 BCDBC 31-35 ABCDB
三、阅读理解
36-40 DCDCB 41-45 ABDAB 46-50 BCDBC 51-55 ABCDB
四、短文改错
56 American–American
57 as –for
58 train 前的the改为 a
59 and—but
60 whom-who
61 showed –show
62 you 后加don’t
63 heard –hearing
64 right
65 or删去
one possible
2004-Jan -31
Dear Sir,
I have just read in the newspaper that a secretary of the English language is wanted in your company. I am therefore writing to you to introduce myself I’d like to get the job.
I am a boy(girl)student of 21 years old. My name is Li Hua. I was born on May 6th 1982 in shanghai. I am a league member. I have some working experience as a typist during my spare time at school. I can speak English well and also drive a car. I am in good health and fond of skating and good at dancing. I am sure I will do a good job if accepted. My telephone number is 64226648
Hope for an early reply
Your faithfully,
Li Hua
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