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1、2023年海南公共英语考试真题卷（9）本卷共分为1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50题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.M: Susan, I could really need your help this weekend.W: What is it, John Another term paperM: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and
2、 I promised my aunt that I’ll look after her. We are going to the game on Friday, but Saturday I’m on duty at the library all day and can’t get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later.W: Sure. I don&rsquo
3、;t have any plans. What kind of things does she like to doM: Actually I haven’t seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus, she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus.W: Well, there is a music festival in the
4、 auditorium. That’s a possibility. Only I hope it doesn’t snow.M: Well, I’ll plan on dropping her off at your place on the way to work, around eleven. But if there is a blizzard, I’ll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out.W: Sounds good. Meantime I&rsquo
5、;ll keep Saturday open. We can touch base Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast.M: I hope this works out. I feel kind of responsible. She won’t know a way around. And I want her to have a good time. Anyway I really appreciate your help. I owe you one.W: No problem. I’ll
6、 talk to you tomorrow.What is the cousin of the man（）A. A university student.B. A primary school student.C. A high school student.D. An adult.2.M: I would like to see Mr. Smith, please.W: Mr. Smith is not here anymore. Mrs. Brown is the manager now.What do we learn from this conversation（）A. Mr. Smi
7、th is the new manager.B. The manager is a man.C. The former manager has left.D. The manager is not here.3.The Human Genome Project, a great $ 3 billion, 15-year task aimed at drawing the genetic map of humans, is now more than 90 percent complete. The scientific and medical communities are very exci
8、ted about the chances genetic research provides for getting rid of diseases and prolonging human life. But those communities and policy makers are also careful about the scientific door they are opening as the project uncovers the mysteries of life.For the last few years, the genetic advances in the
9、 fast developing field of biotechnology have provided materials for all kinds of work, but the developments of modern science in unlocking the secrets of human genetic code have opened a world of possibilities for human health, as well as for the population imagination.While European and Japanese re
10、searchers are making rapid progress in decoding human DNA, the leading organization for genetic research in the Untied States, which began in 1990, is unlocking the code of the human body to learn how to defeat fatal diseases. Already, the Human Genome Project has become widely known and praised for
11、 finding the genes connected with as yet terrible diseases, and making progress toward separating the genes that show a sign of breast cancer or AIDS.Once these genes are found and studied, researchers can develop new ways to attack infections, and genetic diseases. Medical companies are very intere
12、sted in mapping the human genome; as they expect to develop a lot of new drugs for these illnesses.According to the passage, which of the following is not true（）A. If the genes can be found, scientists can study many new ways to cure illnesses.B. The United States began genetic research early in the
13、 19th century.C. Many medical companies show great interest in drawing the human genome map.D. The scientists have made great progress in connecting some genes with the cancers.4.W: I don’t understand how you got a ticket. I always thought you drive carefully.M: I usually am, but I thought I c
14、ould make it before the light changed.Why did the man receive a ticket（）A. He was speeding.B. He ran a red light.C. He went through a stop sign.D. He turned a comer too fast.5.Corporations as a group offer a variety of jobs. Most large companies send people to colleges to interview graduating studen
15、ts with the required academic training. A large university may have more than 500 companies a year knocking on its door. Big firms are your best place for a job because their normal growth, employee retirements, and turnover (补缺工人数) create thousands of jobs nationwide each year. They are quite attra
16、ctive for job seekers.Corporations, however, illustrate the rule that the biggest isn’t always the best. Many small firms with just a few hundred employees have positions that may correspond with your profession goals, too. Such firms may not have the time, money, or need to send people around
17、 to your college; you’ll probably have to contact them yourself either directly or through an employment agency. Don’t ignore these little companies. They are perhaps beneficial for you. Their salaries are usually competitive and the chances for advancement and recognition even stronger
18、than those of a big firm. You could become a big fish in a small pond, reaching a high-level position more quickly than you would if you had climbed the more competitive ladder of a corporate giant. What’s more, a small Firm can develop into a big corporation. Many famous companies such as Mic
19、rosoft, Amazon bookstore, Haier, are just from small ones.For example, a small company may need a bright engineering, accounting or management graduate who would report directly to the senior vice-president of engineering, the company controller, or the general manager. In large firms it may take ye
20、ars to reach that level and accumulate similar in-depth experience. In addition, responsibilities may come faster in a small firm with less specialization and fewer lower-level employees to receive delegated authority.It is critical that what is your want indeed from the work. No matter what kind of
21、 company it is, big or small, if it meets your needs, it is a good one.Which of the following is TRUE of the large corporation（）A. They only employ graduate students in colleges.B. They can offer many job opportunities.C. They have many sub-companies throughout the country.D. Their requirements are
22、very high.6.One of the main complaints of the city residents in the United States is the number of homeless cats and dogs. It has been estimated by Friends of Animals Incorporation that more than 30 million cats and dogs are wandering through the streets Of the cities. Each year, about a fifth of th
23、ese animals are destroyed. A survey of 41 cities reports that as much as 15 million dollars is spent in capturing and kilting those animals every year. However, Chicago spends $ 1 000 000 a year in controlling its animal population. On the other hand, though you can find quite a lot of cats and dogs
24、 wandering in New York, the city government doesn’ t spend any money on animal control.What is the source of the statistics given in the passage（）A. A survey done by Friends of Animals Incorporation.B. A study done by the U. S. government.C. A report issued in Chicago.D. A survey done by the c
25、ity government of New York.7.Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a heroDespite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a numbe
26、r of Characteristics that instruct and inspire people.Ahero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high- voltage transformers, hem tak
27、e the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would - be heroes is what or whom do they serve What are they
28、willing to live and die for If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundantHeroes are catalysts (催化剂)for change. They have a vision from t
29、he mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. , we might still have segregated (隔离的)buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible
30、 for largescale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because（）A. they are popular only among certain groups of people.B. their
31、performances do not improve their fans morally.C. their primary concern is their own financial interests.D. they are not clear about the principles they should follow.8.M: What a waste of money just for a new arts center! Why couldn’t the money be spent on something more important W: Nonsense!
32、 Nothing is more important than the arts.What can we learn from the conversation（）A. The man spends more than he makes.B. The man is not keen on arts.C. The woman is an artist.D. The woman looks down upon the man.9.The Human Genome Project, a great $ 3 billion, 15-year task aimed at drawing the gene
33、tic map of humans, is now more than 90 percent complete. The scientific and medical communities are very excited about the chances genetic research provides for getting rid of diseases and prolonging human life. But those communities and policy makers are also careful about the scientific door they
34、are opening as the project uncovers the mysteries of life.For the last few years, the genetic advances in the fast developing field of biotechnology have provided materials for all kinds of work, but the developments of modern science in unlocking the secrets of human genetic code have opened a worl
35、d of possibilities for human health, as well as for the population imagination.While European and Japanese researchers are making rapid progress in decoding human DNA, the leading organization for genetic research in the Untied States, which began in 1990, is unlocking the code of the human body to
36、learn how to defeat fatal diseases. Already, the Human Genome Project has become widely known and praised for finding the genes connected with as yet terrible diseases, and making progress toward separating the genes that show a sign of breast cancer or AIDS.Once these genes are found and studied, r
37、esearchers can develop new ways to attack infections, and genetic diseases. Medical companies are very interested in mapping the human genome; as they expect to develop a lot of new drugs for these illnesses.What is mainly talked about in this passage（）A. The great human genome.B. The discovery of g
38、enes.C. Unlocking the genetic code.D. Genes and scientists.10.听力原文M: We seem to be having this conversation over and over again.W: You’re fight.M: Look, I know how you feel about my smoking. You don’t have to tell me every day.W: I’m sorry. I worry about you.M: Let’s be hones
39、t. There’s always going to be a reason. After you graduate, it’s going to be hard to find a job, then there will be the stress from just starting a job.M: OK, I get your point. It’s just so hard. You don’t really understand because you have never smoked.W: You need some help.
40、 Why don’t you go to a doctorM: You mean a psychiatristW: No, I don’t. I mean a general practitioner. Maybe you can get a patch, or some pills, well, I don’t know, something to help you with the withdrawal.M: Really, I believe I can quit on my own. But I’ll think about it. I
41、will.W: All fight. I won’t mention it for a week. Then I want to know your decision. Because if you don’t get some help, I need to rethink our plans.M: You mean you’d break our engagement over this I can’t believe it!W: I don’t know.What can we infer about the woman（）A.
42、 That she has stopped smoking.B. That she does not want to get married.C. That she has asked the man to quit smoking many times.D. That she is not in love with the man.11.One of the main complaints of the city residents in the United States is the number of homeless cats and dogs. It has been estima
43、ted by Friends of Animals Incorporation that more than 30 million cats and dogs are wandering through the streets Of the cities. Each year, about a fifth of these animals are destroyed. A survey of 41 cities reports that as much as 15 million dollars is spent in capturing and kilting those animals e
44、very year. However, Chicago spends $ 1 000 000 a year in controlling its animal population. On the other hand, though you can find quite a lot of cats and dogs wandering in New York, the city government doesn’ t spend any money on animal control.Where will you find no control of the animal pop
45、ulation（）A. In Chicago.B. In a fifth of the cities in the U. S.C. In New York.D. In 41 cities in the U. S.12.M: I am sorry, Miss. Flight 622 has already departed.W: Oh, all right. Could you please tell me where I can find a telephoneWhat does the woman want to know（）A. Where to board the plane.B. Wh
46、ere to find a telephone.C. The flight number.D. The departure time.13.Corporations as a group offer a variety of jobs. Most large companies send people to colleges to interview graduating students with the required academic training. A large university may have more than 500 companies a year knockin
47、g on its door. Big firms are your best place for a job because their normal growth, employee retirements, and turnover (补缺工人数) create thousands of jobs nationwide each year. They are quite attractive for job seekers.Corporations, however, illustrate the rule that the biggest isn’t always the b
48、est. Many small firms with just a few hundred employees have positions that may correspond with your profession goals, too. Such firms may not have the time, money, or need to send people around to your college; you’ll probably have to contact them yourself either directly or through an employ
49、ment agency. Don’t ignore these little companies. They are perhaps beneficial for you. Their salaries are usually competitive and the chances for advancement and recognition even stronger than those of a big firm. You could become a big fish in a small pond, reaching a high-level position more quickly than you would if you had climbed the more competitive ladder of a corporate giant. What’s more, a small Firm can