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1、2023年山西公共英语考试考前冲刺卷本卷共分为2大题50小题，作答时间为180分钟，总分100分，60分及格。一、单项选择题（共25题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.The word offset in the second paragraph could be replaced by_.Aslip intoBmake up forCset upDcatch up with 2.As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution_.Acaused w

2、idespread damage in the countrysideBaffected the entire eastern half of the United StatesChad damaged effect on healthDexisted merely in urban and industries areas. 3.This passage is primarily about_.Athe greenhouse effectBthe burning of fossil fuelsCthe potential effect of air pollutionDthe likelih

3、ood of a new ice age 4.Which of the following is true according to John DeweyAAn individual can exercise very little influence on the cultural tradition into which he is born.BCustom in the direct result of the philosophical probings of a group of people.CAn individual is strongly influenced by the

4、cultural tradition even before he is born.DCustom represents the collective wisdom which benefits the individual. 5.According to the passage, a persons life, from his birth to his death, _.Ais constantly shaping the cultural traditions of his peopleBis predominated by traditional customCis continual

5、ly influenced by the habits of other communitiesDis chiefly influenced by the people around him 6.The author thinks the reason why custom has been ignored in the academic world is that_.Acustom reveals only the superficial nature of human behaviorBthe study of social orders can replace the study of

6、customCpeople are still not aware of the important role that custom plays in forming our world outlookDcustom has little to do with our Ways of thinking 7.The authors purpose in writing this passage is_.Ato urge individuals to follow traditional customsBto stress the strong influence of customs on a

7、n individualCto examine the interaction of man and social customsDto show mans adjustment to traditional customs 8.The word custom in this passage most probably meansAthe concept of the true and the false of a societyBthe independently developed social ordersCthe adjustment of the individual to the

8、new social environmentDthe patterns and standards of behavior of a community 9.We should be grateful to Adam Smith because_.Ahis ideas made it possible for people to improve their livesBhe invented a more efficient way of pin makingChe started the industrial revolutionDhe brought to people a high st

9、andard of living. 10.What is the best title for this passageAThe Theory of Division of Labour and Its SignificanceBThe Industrial Revolution and Its SignificanceCThe Causes of Industrial RevolutionDAdam Smith, the Economist and Philosopher 11.Which of the following is true according to the passageAT

10、he Division of Labour makes work more interesting.BSpecialisation could solve the problem of unemployment.CAdam Smith put forward the idea of the Division of Labour.DAdam Smith insisted that each worker be better paid. 12.According to the passage, the Industrial Revolution is responsible for the fol

11、lowing results exceptAprosperityBcrimeCunemploymentDovercrowdedness 13.According to the passage, young owlets eat everything EXCEPT _.Aother small birdsBinsectsCsmall mammalsDnuts and seeds 14.According to the passage, great horned owls_.Aare good nest buildersBneed big nests for their numerous eggs

12、Cmay inhabit a previously used nestDbuild nests on tree limbs 15.It can be inferred from the passage that the courtship of great horned owls _.Atakes place on the groundBis an active processChappens in the hallDinvolves the males alone 16.What is the topic of this passageARaising a Family of Great H

13、orned OwlsBMating Rituals of Great Horned OwlsCNest Building of Great Horned OwlsDHabits of Young Great Horned Owls 17.According to the passage, which of the following is the mother owls jobATo initiate the courtship ritual.BTo feed the young.CTo sit on the nest.DTo build the nest. 18.Which of the f

14、ollowing statements is true, according to the passageAAn authentic biography seldom appeals to its readers.BAn authentic biography is one authorized by the subject.CNo one can write a perfect biography.DAuthorized biographies have a wider readership. 19.In this passage, the author focuses on_.Athe d

15、ifficulty of a biographer in finding the proper perspective to do his jobBthe secret of a biographer to win more readersCthe techniques required of a biographer to write a good biography.Dthe characteristics of different kinds of biographies 20.An unauthorised biography is likely to attract more rea

16、ders because_.Ait portrays the subject both faithfully and vividlyBit contains interesting information about the subjects private lifeCit reveals a lot of accurate details unknown to outsidersDit usually gives a sympathetic description of the Subjects character 21.According to the author, an ideal b

17、iographer would be one who_.Aknows the subject very well and yet maintains a proper distance from himBis close to the subject and knows the techniques of biography writingCis independent and treats the subject with fairness and objectivityDpossesses Special private information and is sympathetic tow

18、ard the subject 22.The author cites the biographies of Jesus in the Bible in order to show that _.Athe best biographies are meant to transform their readersBbiographies are authentic accounts of their subjects livesCthe best biographies are those of heroes and famous figuresDbiographies can serve di

19、fferent purposes 23.Build on (Para. 3, Line 1)most probably means_.Arely onBgive upCconduct an investigation intoDpay great attention to 24.This passage assumed the desirability of_.A1iving in comfortable family lifestylesBsetting disputes peacefullyCcombining cancer and heart diseases with energeti

20、c researchDhaving greater government involvement in peoples daily life 25.The passage indicates that the conditions that led to overcrowded roads also brought about_.Amore attractive .living conditions for many peopleBa healthier younger generationCgreater occupational opportunitiesDthe population e

21、xplosion 二、多项选择题（共25题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，有多个符合题意） 1.Suppose that you have been a regular of a hotel for many years. But during the last 2 days, the air-conditioner didnt work and nobody came to clean your room. Write a letter of complaint to the hotel manager. Your letter should include: 1) a description

22、of the situation 2) complaint about the situation 3) your request You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, use Wang Lin instead. You dont need to write the address. 2.假定2009年3月8日，家住解放路标18的小王在去剧院买当晚演出票的路上丢失一个手提包，内装身份证、钱及刚买的一双鞋子等物。第二天，他让你写一则寻物启事，希望

23、拾者尽快归还，诚表谢意。词汇：拾者finder；失者loser 3.假设你是李明，你买了一本汉英词典，发现有质量问题，回去调换时售货员的态度不好，因此你给书店经理写信反映这个情况，希望事情得到妥善处理。信中需要包括以下内容： (1)事情的起因； (2)与售货员交涉的经过； (3)呼吁服务行业必须提高服务质量。 4.Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. What influence do computers and

24、calculators have on children Discuss their negative and positive effects. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2. 5.Where is _ key to the door, Jim A a B the C x 6.Although it rained _, Yao Mings fans still waited for him outside the hotel. A strongly B heavily

25、 C hardly 7.Below is a table showing the bus and the subway as means of city traffic. Look at the table and write an essay about 120 words making reference to the following points: 1. a comparison between the bus and subway by using the features given 2. the advantages and disadvantages of the two t

26、ransportation tools 3. your proposal of means of city trafficBelow is a table showing the bus and the subway as means of city traffic. Look at the table and write an essay about 120 words making reference to the following points: 1. a comparison between the bus and subway by using the features given

27、 2. the advantages and disadvantages of the two transportation tools 3. your proposal of means of city traffic 8.You have caught a bad cold and had to ask for a leave. Write a note to your manager, telling him about: 1. reasons for you to ask for a leave 2. how long will you plan to take the leave Y

28、ou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your note. Use Wang Lin instead. You do not need to write the address. 9.Now the trumpet summons us again - not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are; but a call t

29、o bear the burdens of a long twilight struggle, year in, and year out, rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation - a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself. Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West t

30、hat can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind Will you join in that historic effort In the long history of the world, only a few generation have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it. I do not believe t

31、hat any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and ail who serve it- and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. 10.Below is a chart showing the lifetime earnings

32、 of people with different education and at different ages. Look at the chart and write a composition of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1) the earnings of different ages2) the earnings of different education3) your own conclusionBelow is a chart showing the lifetime earnings

33、 of people with different education and at different ages. Look at the chart and write a composition of about 120 words making reference to the following points:1) the earnings of different ages2) the earnings of different education3) your own conclusion 11.You have made an appointment with Ptof. Wa

34、ng, but failed to keep it. Write a letter to your teacher. Your letter should include:1) apologize for your failure to keep the appointment2) explain your reason to your teacher3) express your wish to make another appointmentYou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your name at the end

35、of your letter. Use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.You have made an appointment with Ptof. Wang, but failed to keep it. Write a letter to your teacher. Your letter should include:1) apologize for your failure to keep the appointment2) explain your reason to your teacher3) expr

36、ess your wish to make another appointmentYou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your name at the end of your letter. Use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.12.You have caught a bad cold and had to ask for a leave. Write a note to your manager, telling him about: 1.

37、reasons for you to ask for a leave 2. how long will you plan to take the leave You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your note. Use Wang Lin instead. You do not need to write the address. 13.Below is a table showing the bus and the subway as means of city

38、traffic. Look at the table and write an essay about 120 words making reference to the following points:1. a comparison between the bus and subway by using the features given2. the advantages and disadvantages of the two transportation tools3. your proposal of means of city trafficBelow is a table sh

39、owing the bus and the subway as means of city traffic. Look at the table and write an essay about 120 words making reference to the following points:1. a comparison between the bus and subway by using the features given2. the advantages and disadvantages of the two transportation tools3. your propos

40、al of means of city traffic14.情景：Lily是个学生，因头疼第二天不能到校上课，于是向她的老师George先生请假。 任务：请用英语替她写一张50词左右的请假条。告诉老师： 1为什么不能到校上课； 2请三天假； 3希望尽快好起来，回校上课。 请假条请用下面格式。 Dear Mr. Gorge, _ Yours sincerely, Lily 15.Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.

41、What influence do computers and calculators have on children Discuss their negative and positive effects. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2 16.请以My Favourite Newspaper为题用英语写一篇100个词左右的短文，介绍21世纪报 (21 st Century)。短文应包括下面表格中所提供的内容。请以My Favourite Newspaper为题用英语

42、写一篇100个词左右的短文，介绍21世纪报 (21 st Century)。短文应包括下面表格中所提供的内容。 17.You have read an article in a magazine which states, It is reported that people have committed a series of unusual theirs in the West of England. They have cut down and taken away a large number of trees over a wide area. Write an article fo

43、r the same magazine to clarify your own ideas on this issue. You should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your article and include some examples. You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2. 18.IThe Spring Festival is a traditional

44、festival in China, and Chinese have been accustomed to celebrating it at home. But now more and more people choose to travel during this most important festival. Here is a discussion on this topic: 1) Some people think it is more interesting to travel during the Spring Festival. 2) Other people thin

45、k it is better to stay at home with their families during the Spring Festival. 3) My opinion on this topic. In your essay, you should use the three pieces of information mentioned above.You should write 160200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2./I 19. Direction: For this part you are allowed 35 minutes to writ

46、e a composition on the topic Cars and Air Pollution. You should base your composition on the following lines. 1) 私家轿车越来越多，有些问题随之产生； 2) 比较明显的大问题有 3) 我对这种现象的看法。You should write 160200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET2. 20.有位名字叫Margaret Lee的美国女教授在汽车站丢了一个公事皮箱(briefcase)。北京三中初一(二)班的一位叫张伟的少先队员拾到皮箱后，立即交到西单北大街1

47、5号失物招领处(Lost and Found Office)。在检查箱内的物品，发现箱内有二百五十美元、一架照相机(camera)和一些衣物。通过一张名片(business card)，得知这位教授住在友谊宾馆十五楼一门202室。 假定你的名字叫林涛，是失物招领处的一个职员。由于给Margaret Lee打过两次电话，她都不在家，所以你只好写信通知她尽快带着护照(passport)来领(collect)她的皮箱，并告诉她你们的营业时间是从上午8：30开始到下午5：30结束。 要求： 只需用英语表达上述内容，不必翻译试题的说明部分。全篇词数：170210。 不要在信中使用自己的真实姓名和地址。

48、21.You have read an article in a magazine which states, The Internet has now become an important learning tool for children, exposing them to a whole new world, which can contribute greatly to their education and development. Write an article for the same magazine to clarify your own points of view

49、towards this issue. You should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an example. You should write no less than 250 words.You have read an article in a magazine which states, The Internet has now become an important learning tool for children, e

50、xposing them to a whole new world, which can contribute greatly to their education and development. Write an article for the same magazine to clarify your own points of view towards this issue. You should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include a

51、n example. You should write no less than 250 words.22.假设你叫，是你班班长。现在是9月15日下午4点50分，由于你有急事要外出。你写一张留言要求赵娜做以下3件事： (1)本周末彻底打扫好会议室； (2)通知所有的英语老师于下周一下午3点在会议室开会； (3)做好详细的会议记录。 23.假如你在某时某地目击(see/witness)了一起车祸，就此写一份报告。内容 应该包括以下几个要点： 1车祸发生的时间、地点； 2你所见到的车祸情况； 3你对车祸原因的分析。 注意： 1词数100词左右； 2请直接将书面表达写在答题卡2背面。 24.假设你是

52、李明，正在英国牛津大学参加短期语言培训，计划星期天去伦敦旅游。你在互联网上看到了一则广告如下： Places to visit：Big Ben，London Eye，Buckingham Palace Transport：Bus Price：&45 Start-time：6：30 am Pick-up：Anywhere in Oxford For information，contact： Tel：01865-783279 E-mail：C Travelservice.uk 如果你还有一些具体信息要咨询，请给旅行社发一封电子邮件，询问有关情况。要点： 是否有学生票价； 费用是否含景点门票、午餐： 去牛津的时间。 参考词汇：牛津：Oxford； 费用：fee； 门票价钱：entrance fees 注意：1词数100词左右； 2请直接将书面表达写在答题卡2背面。 25.BDirections: Job application form/B Complete this job application form, inventing any information that is necessary.