公共英语考试PETS三级每日一练(2015-11-13) |
第1题:Most young people enjoy physical activities, walking, cycling, football, or mountaineering. These who have a passion 26 climbing high and difficult mountains are often 27 with astonishment. Why are men and women 28 to suffer cold and hardship, and to 29 on high mountains? This astonishment is caused, probably, by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activities 30 which men give their leisure. There are no man-made rules, as there are for 31 as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of different kinds which it would be dangerous to 32 , but it is this freedom from man-made rules 33 makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to their own 34 . If we 35 mountaineering with other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is 36 mountaineering is not a “team work”. However, it is only our misunderstanding. There are, in fact, no :matches” 37 “teams” of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may 38 , obviously, there is teamwork. A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight with natural 39 that ate stronger and more powerful than man. His sport requires high mental and 40 qualities. A mountain climber 41 to improve on skill year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions 42 in their early twenties. But it is not 43 for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more 44 than younger men, but they probably climb more skill and less 45 of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment. 26. [A]for [B]in [C]to [D] of 27. [A]looked up to [B]looked forward [C]looked into [D] looked upon 28. [A]willing [B]reluctant [C]unwilling [D] probable 29.[A]take pains [B]run risk [C] take a risk [D] make efforts 30. [A]to [B]with [C]for [D]towards 31. [A]so [B] various [C] different [D]such 32. [A] apply [B] worry [C] ignore [D] notice 33. [A] which [B] that [C] how [D] why 34. [A] methods [B] forms [C] rules [D] activities 35. [A] correlate [B] relate [C] compare [D] contrast 36. [A] for [B] what [C] which [D] that 37. [A]within [B]from [C]beyond [D]between 38. [A]exist [B]go [C]depend [D]confide 39. [A]strength [B]storms [C]powers [D]forces 40. [A]physician [B]physical [C]physiological [D]psychological 41. [A]tries [B]continues [C]wants [D]decides 42. [A]will be [B]appear [C]are [D]is 43. [A]unusual [B]normal [C]common [D]strange 44. [A]strength [B]efforts [C]energy [D]time 45. [A]shortage [B]lack [C]rubbish [D]waste |
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第2题:Somepeoplethinkabouttheirfightsthantheydoabouttheirresponsibilities.() A、somuch C、muchmore B、toomuch D、muchtoo |
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第3题:Shegottoknowtheyoungmanverywellshehadworkedforsolong.() A、towhom C、whom B、inwhom D、withwhom |
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第4、5、6、7、8题:Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages. In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one. With a TV set in the family people don’t have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, the cinema, or the opera .All they have to so is to push a button or turn a knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind. Some people, however, think that this is where the danger lies. The television viewers need do nothing. He does not even have to use his legs if the has a remote control. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive and has everything presented to him without any effort in his part. Television, it is often said, keeps one informed about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into one’s sitting room. It could be argued that the radio performs this service as well; but on television everything is much more living, much more real. Yet here again there is a danger. The television screen itself has a terrible, almost physical charm for us. We get so used to looking at the movements on it ,so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives. People are often heard to say that their television sets have broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do things and the they have actually begin to talk to each other again. It makes one think, doesn’t it? There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses that it is put to that determine its value to society. 51. What is the major function of paragraph 1? A. To arouse the reader’s concern B. To introduce the theme of the whole passage C. To summarize the whole passage D. To sate the primary uses of TV 52. Television, as a source of entertainment, is ______. A. not very convenient B. very expensive C. quite dangerous D. relatively cheap 53. Why are some people against TV? A. Because TV programs re not interesting B. Because TV viewers are totally passive C. Because TV prices are very high. D. Because TV has both advantages and disadvantages 54. One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that ______. A. it keeps us informed B. it is very cheap C. it enables us to have a rest D. it controls our lives 55. According to the passage, whether TV is good or not depends on _______ . A. its quality B. people ’s attitude towards it C. how we use it D. when we use it |
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第9题:Thecarbythesideoftheroadandthedrivertriedtorepairit.() A、breaksdown C、hasbrokendown B、wasbreakingdown D、brokedown |
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第10题:Whenhewentout,hewouldwearsunglassesnobodywouldrecognizehim.() A、sothat C、asthough B、nowthat D、incase |
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第11题:hewasseriouslyiii,Iwouldn’thavetoldhimthetruth.() A、IfIknew C、HadIknown B、IfIknow D、DidIknow |
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第12题:The idea that some groups of people may be more intelligent than others is one of those hypotheses that dare not speak its name. But Gregory Cochran is 1 to say it anyway. He is that 2 bird, a scientist who works independently 3 any institution. He helped popularize the idea that some diseases not 4 thought to have a bacterial cause were actually infections, which aroused much controversy when it was first suggested. 5 he, however, might tremble at the 6 of what he is about to do. Together with another two scientists, he is publishing a paper which not only 7 that one group of humanity is more intelligent than the others, but explains the process that has brought this about. The group in 8 are a particular people originated from central Europe. The process is natural selection. This group generally do well in IQ test, 9 12-15 points above the 10 value of 100, and have contributed 11 to the intellectual and cultural life of the West, as the 12 of their elites, including several world-renowned scientists, 13. They also suffer more often than most people from a number of nasty genetic diseases, such as breast cancer. These facts, 14, have previously been thought unrelated. The former has been 15 to social effects, such as a strong tradition of 16 education. The latter was seen as a (an) 17 of genetic isolation. Dr. Cochran suggests that the intelligence and diseases are intimately 18. His argument is that the unusual history of these people has 19 them to unique evolutionary pressures that have resulted in this 20 state of affairs. 1. [A] selected [B] prepared [C] obliged [D] pleased 2. [A] unique [B] particular [C] special [D] rare 3. [A] of [B] with [C] in [D] against 4. [A] subsequently [B] presently [C] previously [D] lately 5. [A] Only [B] So [C] Even [D] Hence 6. [A] thought [B] sight [C] cost [D] risk 7. [A] advises [B] suggests [C] protests [D] objects 8. [A] progress [B] fact [C] need [D] question 9. [A] attaining [B] scoring [C] reaching [D] calculating 10. [A] normal [B] common [C] mean [D] total 11. [A] unconsciously [B] disproportionately [C] indefinitely [D] unaccountably 12. [A] missions [B] fortunes [C] interests [D] careers 13. [A] affirm [B] witness [C] observe [D] approve 14. [A] moreover [B] therefore [C] however [D] meanwhile 15. [A] given up [B] got over [C] carried on [D] put down 16. [A] assessing [B] supervising [C] administering [D] valuing 17. [A] development [B] origin [C] consequence [D] instrument 18. [A] linked [B] integrated [C] woven [D] combined 19. [A] limited [B] subjected [C] converted [D] directed 20. [A] paradoxical [B] incompatible [C] inevitable [D] continuous |
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第13题:travelingexpensesrisingalot,Mrs.Whitehadtochangeallherplansforthetour.() A、Since C、By B、Asfor D、With |
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第14题:The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. We hope that by observing the following points you will enjoy your visit to Christ Church without disturbing the life of the college. * Please obey all notices and do not enter the areas marked Private. * Please do not enter any college moms. * Please avoid leaving litter ( 杂物 ); picnicking within the college is not permitted. * Please do not smoke. * Please do not gather so as to obstruct ( 阻塞 ) paths or passages, particularly in the Hall. * Please be as quiet as possible, remembering that this is a college where people are working. * In the event of a fire or other danger, or if you hear a fire alarm or warning, please leave the building without delay. At all times please follow the advice of the Custodians ( 保安人员 ) who are here to help you. * Closed circuit television surveillance ( 监视 ) is in operation. Images are being recorded for purposes of crime prevention and public safety. * Thank you for visiting Christ Church. If you have any comments please write to: The Steward, Christ Church, Oxford OX1 1DP 56. What is the name of the place open to tourists? It’s 57. Which areas are not allowed for tourists to visit? The areas and any college rooms. 58. What is not permitted to do during the visit to the college? Leaving litter, inside the college or smoking, etc. 59. What should tourists do in the event of a fire or any other danger? They should leave the building and of the Custodians. 60. Why is closed circuit television surveillance in operation? |
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