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1、2023年福建大学英语考试模拟卷（2）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.This passage is most likely to be_ .Aa drama reviewBa novel reviewCa comment on lack of parental love or childrenDa comment on story writing styles 2.The author of the passage feels that _ .AMr. Drake s ch
2、aracter, Bret, is too unrealisticBthe central character should not be manipulatedCthe message conveyed by the characterization is importantDMr. Drake is not good at writing novels 3.Which of the following is not trueAJohn Harold Drake criticize problem children in his book.BTwo 10-year-old boys are
3、his central characters in his book.CThe message conveyed by the characterization is important.DThe author of the text prefers to regard the book as a drama than novel. 4.Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passageAWe stand to gain most from the reading of political treatises.B
4、The first step on the moon was mankind s most important moment.CThe function of poetry is to elevate the relationship between the practical arts and everyday life.DGreat literature must address itself to fundamental philosophical truths rather than to material progress. 5.The author made comparison
5、between reading Milton and cookbook in order to_.Amerely compare the differenceBshow the fact that cookbook is more usefulCreveal the vulgarity of some readersDto point out that the power of literature is above the literature of knowledge in certain ways 6.The main purpose of this passage is to_.Adi
6、fferentiate between the attainment of factual knowledge and the arrival at philosophical understandingBdisparage intellectual activities and the attainment of learningCencourage-mysticism as a desirable philosophical goalDinspire writers to produce more practical books 7.According to the passage, Mi
7、lton s Paradise Lost could be characterized as_.Aliterature of knowledgeBexpressive of the grandeur of truthCa kind of philosophical cookbookDinfinitely complex in structure 8.The phrase color of the spirit means_.Afeelings of the observerBrainbowCweatherDtime of day 9.The phrase Nature never became
8、 a toy to the wise spirit means which of the followingAEducated people do not treat nature as children do.BNature will always conquer even the most learned person.CNature is unpredictable and human beings cannot understand it.DA true wise person does not lose his appreciation of nature. 10.What is t
9、he meaning of inaccessible in the fist paragraphAthe stars are too far away from us.Bhuman respect themCwe know nothing about the secrets of the stars.Dwe can not exhaust the secrets of the stars. 11.Why are more and more countries closing their borders to genuine asylum seekersABecause too many peo
10、ple are seeking asylum presently.BBecause they are afraid of being overwhelmed by illegal migrants.CBecause they are afraid of causing anger of other counties.DBecause they have no obligation to do so. 12.Why did the appeals judges also criticized trial judge Thomas Penfield JacksonABecause he order
11、 Microsoft be broken up into separate companies.BBecause he dared not order Microsoft to be broken up into separate companies.CBecause of his comments concerning the case inside and outside the courtroom.DBecause he was late for the court. 13.He wanted to ask her to marry him but he was too shy to d
12、o it at once. He _ by saying he often felt lonely.Aled up to itBtook it upCmade it upDgave it away 14.He has brought forward conclusive evidence, which_ for further dispute.Amakes roomBleaves no roomCspares no effortsDtakes no pains 15.Recently, great advances have been made in the study of Venus su
13、rface by the use of radar waves to_ the dense cloud layer.ApersecuteBpierceCpenetrateDplunge 16.Some people_ in part the defeat of the revolution in France and Germany to the English diplomacy.AcontributedBattributedCassignedDowed 17.Which of the following is the most fundamental part of education a
14、ccording to the authorAProducing a good research paper.BIndividualizing a school assignment.CA teachers direction to and encouragement in learning.DMaking personal discoveries of knowledge and of self. 18.We can learn from the passage that writing a research paper gives one chances to _.Afully devel
15、op ones abilitiesBmake good use of the skills learnt at schoolCprove that one is a productive writerDaccomplish ones writing assignment better 19.The author suggests that we should _.Aapproach the research paper assignment with anxietyBview the research paper as an obstacle to overcomeCconsider rese
16、arch paper writing a pleasure rather than a burdenDdiscover new ways of writing a research paper 20.From the context, the word disconcerting (Sentence 1, Para.3) most probably means _. A) interesting C) stimulating B) embarrassing D) inspiringAFrom the context, the word disconcerting (Sentence 1, Pa
17、ra.3) most probably means _.BinterestingCembarrassingDstimulatingEinspiring 21.The most appropriate title for this passage would be _.AThe Importance of Research in EducationBHow to Write a Research PaperCCultivate Ones Ability to Study IndependentlyDHow to Individualize a School Assignment 22.Which
18、 of the following could be regarded as a geographical focal point A) A local restaurant. C) A town hall. B) A local theatre. D) An open market.AWhich of the following could be regarded as a geographical focal pointBA local restaurant.CA local theatre.DA town hall.EAn open market. 23.The ancient citi
19、es were characterized by all the following except _. A) larger populations C) different roles B) different social classes D) different locationsAThe ancient cities were characterized by all the following except _.Blarger populationsCdifferent social classesDdifferent rolesEdifferent locations 24.It
20、is easier to locate its original nuclear settlement of a small town _.Abecause it began as a small settlementBbecause it is less developedCbecause of its small sizeDbecause of its location 25.Which of the following statements is trueAWest European cities established their own urban traditions.BWest
21、European cities grew directly out of those in the Middle East.CCities appeared earlier in the Middle East than in Greece and Rome.DWest European and Middle East cities went through the same phases. 26.Which of the following would be the best title of the passageAThe origin and development of cities.
22、BThe differences between a modern city and an ancient city.CThe functions of a city.DThe characteristics of an ancient city. 27.A) tries to cover C) falls to cover B) manages to cover D) succeeds in coveringAtries to coverBmanages to coverCfalls to coverDsucceeds in covering 28.It is hinted that the
23、 reason that many students fail in college is that _.Athey are spoiled by their parentsBcollege education is incapable of cultivating themCcollege education is misleadingDthey are ruined by the corrupt society 29.By fit the pattern (in ParA2) the author means that _.A. college graduates earn more mo
24、neyB. college graduates are morally sounderC. college graduates are more liberalD. all of the above30.The view of college education as held by the author seems to be _.Aself-contradictoryBpopularCunconventionalDradical 31.The authors main purpose to write this article is _.Ato tell how women express
25、 emotions efficientlyBto prove crying is the best way of emotional outletCto explain the reasons of psychological disordersDto argue for a psychologically healthier expression of emotions 32.We can infer from the passage that _.Amen usually tend to restrain the expression of their emotionsBthere are
26、 more women than men experiencing emotional disturbancesCbusinesswomen learn from men in expressing their emotion for successDwomen tend to cry because they can easily have psychological disorders 33.According to the author, which of the following was a favorite subject for American modernistsAportr
27、aits of famous peopleBcountry scenesCpictures of buildings interiorsDcity landscapes 34.The expression . barking up the wrong tree (ParA2) probably means _.A. crying among the trees improperlyB. shouting at the wrong personC. having a wrong ideaD. saying something wrong by mistake35.Why does the aut
28、hor mention Alfred StieglitzAto demonstrate that photography was the major influence in modern artBto compare him to other artists of the timeCto point out that many artists learned their craft by studying with himDto give an example of someone who had an influence on modern art 36.It can be inferre
29、d from the passage that European art trends probably affected United States art most during _.A1901B1908C1913D1936 37.On what country is this selection basedAIrelandBEnglandCFranceDEngland and Ireland 38.What had been taking place during the time of the RosesAthe development of EnglandBa series of w
30、arsCthe growth of poetryDthe Battle of the Armada 39.According to the author, which of the following statements is trueAAmerican men should learn from American women in business.BOne should express ones emotion constructively.CIt is not manly for a person to cry.DAmerican males are taught how to use
31、 emotions efficiently. 40.Is this lecture speaking of something actually taking place, or of something being recalled and thought aboutAan actual, present eventBthe thoughts of a personCa fictional futureDthere is no indication 41.The Marriage Protection Act, contrary to what had been expected of co
32、nstitutional amendment, was intended to _.Alegalize the gay marriages in some statesBstrip the federal courts of the power to arbitrate on gay marriage issuesCprevent the national legalization of gay marriagesDcompromise with supporters of gay marriages 42.The author argues that conservatives court-
33、stripping move was all of the following BUT _.AdubiousBunnecessaryCharmfulDunsensible 43.The author adopts a _ tone in this passage.AcynicalBcriticalChumorousDreconciliatory 44.By ascribing cultural transmission to language, we mean that _.Adifferent cultures have different languagesBculture determi
34、nes languageClanguage learning is a cultural fact rather than a genetic factDlanguage and culture are inseparable 45.The critics managed to take the following reactions to the ruling EXCEPT _.Aproposing a constitutional amendmentBmaking it impossible for federal judges to intervene in related issues
35、Cdenying federal recognition of same-sex marriagesDbanning same-sex unions 46.Which two universities are the oldest ones in BritainAOxford University and Cambridge UniversityBLondon University and Oxford UniversityCEdinburgh University and Cambridge UniversityDOxford University and London University
36、 47.The passage primarily concerned with _.Athe development of CubismBmodern art movements in the United StatesCcontemporary artists in the United StatesDthe influence of photography on landscape painters 48.The Portrait of a Lady was written by _.AHenry JamesBJames JoyceCHenry LongfellowDTheodore Dreiser 49.The two leading parties of America are _.AThe Republican and the LiberalBThe Democratic and the RepublicanCThe Democratic and the ConservativeDThe Democratic and the Labor 50.Christopher Columbus discovered the North American continent in _.A1592B1620C1492D1420