1、高等院校英语入学分级测试三级分类模拟题 2 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Fast Reading(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Acing an InterviewPre-Interview You“ve got a great resumeso why aren“t you getting any interviews? Often we spend so much time on the resume, so we neglect the other important details. As a classic example, if your answer
2、ing machine has any of the following, change it immediately: It sounds like a dating service Music to accompany your message Multiple voices Another twist on this is email. It is very hard to take someone seriously with an email address of freakyman ub. ca. Take out a free email account with a more
3、appropriate address. If you don“t have an answering machine, invest in one. Now let the machine work for you. Have the machine answer the phone. Why? It puts you in more of an advantageous position. You have some time to think of what you are going to say and to ask questions. When you call back, fi
4、nd out who is interviewing you. Depending on the company it may be someone different than the person calling. It may also be a panel (more than one interviewer) and you want to know who they are and their position. Ask if the job you applied for has a job description that you could pick up. Always d
5、o your own leg workdon“t ask them to send it to you. If they tell you they don“t mind, don“t argue, thank them and move on. You“ve got an interview The first thing you do is enlist(争取) your friends. Their first job is the handshake. Don“t ask your parents about this one, if you have a weak handshake
6、, chances are they do too. Work on this. It is the only point of contact in an interview and you need to project confidence and enthusiasm. Second, ask them what your pet word is. Mine is “like“. Other common ones are “you know“, “urn“, “well“ and the worst “urn, well, like, you know“. We all have o
7、ne, and for 30-45 minutes you need to minimize the use of this word. Have your friends test you for endurance, and see how long you can go without saying the pet word. At the interview When you get to the interview, early, take time to read any brochures they may have in the office on their company.
8、 Ensure you are not chewing gum, it sounds stupid, but it happens all the time. If the receptionists asks you if you would like water or coffee decline. You will be nervous enough and shaking hands with a glass in your hand is very difficult. Once you are in the interview room, pay attention to what
9、 is going on. Your interviewer will direct you to a seat. If you are given a choice of seating, avoid sitting facing a window. Two reasons, first you will get distracted; second the interviewer will be in shadow if it“s a bright day. Hands down the most common mistake everyone makes is not listening
10、 to the question. The easiest way to pay attention is to bring a note pad. The interviewer will be taking notes you should too. Taking notes gives you a moment to reflect on the question and prepare your thoughts. If the question is “Give us a time when.“. You answer should not start “If I.“ or “I w
11、ould.“, the interviewer is looking for what you have done. Your past behaviour is the best predictors of what you will do in the future. HR is also very fond of situational questions. If you can“t think of what to do in a controlled environment then chances are you won“t be able to respond in the fi
12、eld. After the interviewers ask you their questions, you will have an opportunity to ask them questions. Don“t ask about money! Acceptable questions include shifts, uniforms or dress code, number of co-workers, and when you can expect to hear from them. Follow up It is entirely up to you if you choo
13、se to send a note to thank the interviewer. E-mail is great because it is easily read and you know the interviewer got it. The message should be brief and is not an opportunity to provide all those great answers you wish you had said in the interview. Do not call to follow up. The interviewer may ha
14、ve interviewed 20 people in 3 days and will have difficulty placing you. Parting words Be yourself. If you try to be what you think they want, you“ll most likely be miserable at the job. So if they ask if you prefer to work with data or people, and you hate data. Tell them. You might not get the job
15、, but that might be the best thing for you.（分数：20.00）(1).When should you change your answering machine immediately?（分数：2.00）A.When you are not satisfied with it.B.When there is music to accompany your message.C.When the colour is dull.D.When it is not the latest model.(2).According to the author, wh
16、at“s the benefit of having an answering machine?（分数：2.00）A.It can help you find out who is interviewing you.B.It can give you more information about the company.C.It can give you some time to think of what you are going to say.D.It can help you record every message.(3).After you“ve got an interview,
17、 -|_|- is the first thing you should do.（分数：2.00）A.to enlist your friendsB.to tell your parentsC.to project confidence and enthusiasmD.to stop using your pet word(4).At the interview, why should you avoid sitting facing a window?（分数：2.00）A.Because you will be nervous.B.Because the sunshine will dazz
18、le you.C.Because it will be difficult to answer questions.D.Because you will get distracted.(5).At the interview, -|_|- is the easiest way to pay attention.（分数：2.00）A.staring at the interviewersB.using the right body languageC.reflecting on the questionsD.bring a note pad(6).What kind of questions i
19、s HR fond of?（分数：2.00）A.Theoretical questions.B.Questions concerning your future.C.Situational questions.D.Questions concerning your background.(7).If you want to follow up, which of the following is NOT recommended?（分数：2.00）A.Sending a note.B.Writing an e-mail.C.Making a phone call.D.Sending a than
20、k-you letter.(8).It is very hard to treat someone seriously with a strange email address, so you should take out a free email account 1.（分数：2.00）(9).Generally speaking, everyone has a pet word, and for 30-45 minutes you need to 1.（分数：2.00）(10).If you try to be what you think they want, you“ll most l
21、ikely 1.（分数：2.00）二、Cloze(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Section A(总题数：1，分数：20.00)It seems yon always forgetyour reading glasses when you are rushing to work, your coat when you are going to the cleaners, your credit card when you are shopping. Such absent-mindedness may be 1 to you; now British and German scientis
22、ts are developing memory glasses that record everything the 2 sees. The glasses can play back memories later to help the wearer remember things they have forgotten such as where they left their keys. And the glasses also 3 the user to “label“ items so that information can be used later on. The weare
23、r could walk around an office or a factory identifying certain 4 by pointing at them. Objects indicated are then given a 5 label on a screen inside the glasses that the user then fills in. It could be used in 6 plants by mechanics looking to identify machine parts or by electricians wiring a 7 devic
24、e. A spokesman for the project said: “A car mechanic for 8 could find at a glance where a part on a certain ear model is so that it can be identified and repaired. For the motorist the system could 9 accident black spots or dangers on the road.“ In other cases the glasses could be worn by people goi
25、ng on a guided tour, 10 points of interest or by people looking at panoramas where all the sites could be identified. A. allow B. instance C. blank D. industrial E. frustrating F. items G. indicating H. highlight I. user J. complicated K. white L. annoying M. successful N. articles O. simple（分数：20.0
26、0）四、Section B(总题数：1，分数：30.00)What might the house of the future be like.9 Grace can tell. More formally known as the Microsoft Home, her high-tech devices, along with 1 in design and construction, will change the 2 we think about our homes. You enter the house, and Grate“s 3 , coming from hidden spe
27、akers, passes on your messages. In the kitchen, you set a bag of flour on the intelligently 4 stone counter. Grace sees what you“re 5 , and projects a list of flour-based food on the counter. 6 you choose one, Grace repeats instructions for cooking. She 7 knows what“s in the cupboard. The day when y
28、our house will be like a family member is not that far off. This 8 of seamless computing, in which technology is everywhere yet nowhere ( 9 when we want it) , is emphasized in most future-home thinking. Microsoft, 10 , isn“t the only one exploring 11 technology can make our homes more 12 and comfort
29、able. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, scientists are 13 systems that will allow older people to continue living 14 . So Grandma“s home can be intelligently wired to 15 her patterns of wake, sleep and movement; family members would be 16 of any changes via computer. Does spying on Grandma“s s
30、ound 17 ? Director Beth Mynatt says “A good bit of our 18 has been working on how to convey information without 19 privacy. We also don“t want to create 20 anxiety. Maybe she just took a quiet day to read, and the system would have to recognize that.“（分数：30.00）A.promotionsB.applicationsC.practicesD.
31、advancesA.wayB.mannerC.styleD.scopeA.imageB.figureC.voiceD.soundA.disposedB.shapedC.engineeredD.conditionedA.sayingB.feelingC.searchingD.doingA.BeforeB.OnceC.SinceD.UnlessA.evenB.thusC.yetD.onlyA.hopeB.passionC.faithD.notionA.perhapsB.exceptC.providedD.especiallyA.thereforeB.likewiseC.howeverD.moreo
32、verA.howB.whetherC.whatD.whyA.fashionableB.complicatedC.efficientD.attractiveA.decoratingB.designingC.deliveringD.debatingA.independentlyB.enthusiasticallyC.colorfullyD.satisfactorilyA.receiveB.recognizeC.representD.reviewA.warnedB.relievedC.advisedD.informedA.interestingB.boringC.disturbingD.appeal
33、ingA.analysisB.researchC.concernD.focusA.sacrificingB.affectingC.preventingD.losingA.unusualB.unfortunateC.uncertainD.unnecessary五、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Passage one(总题数：1，分数：10.00)It“s 8:30, time for John to start work. So he turns on his radio. Then he eats breakfast. As he eats, he
34、reads his e-mail and reviews his to-do list. Then he sits on the sofa and thinks about an article he needs to write.Wait a minute! Radio? Breakfast? Sofa? What kind of workplace is this? Well, actually it is John“s house, and he is a telecommuterhe works, at home, communicating with the workplace th
35、rough the Internet. Like John, millions of peopleand their employerare finding that telecommuting is a great way to work. Telecommuters can follow their own schedules. They work in the comfort of their homes, where they can also look after young children or elderly parents. They save time and money
36、by not traveling to work. Their employers save, too, because they need less office space and furniture. Studies show that telecommuters change jobs less often. This saves employers even, more money. Telecommuting helps society, too, by reducing pollution and traffic problems. Jobs that are suited to
37、 telecommuting include writing, design work, computer programming and accounting. If a job involves working with information, a telecommuter can probably do it.（分数：10.00）(1).From the passage we know that John does his job _.（分数：2.00）A.by telephoneB.in his officeC.away from homeD.through the Internet
38、(2).Which of the following is mentioned as one of the advantages of telecommuting?（分数：2.00）A.One can get along well with co-workers.B.One can work on one“s own schedule.C.One can work for several employers.D.One can enjoy a lot of traveling.(3).The passage tells us that telecommuters change jobs les
39、s often and so _.（分数：2.00）A.they can get more work experienceB.they will have a longer paid holidayC.their employers can save more moneyD.their employers will give them a higher pay(4).The phrase “suited to“ (Line 1, Para. 3) means _.（分数：2.00）A.acceptable forB.difficult forC.fit forD.bad for(5).The
40、passage is mainly about _.（分数：2.00）A.a new way to workB.John“s working dayC.various workplacesD.the Internet七、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Cycle-cross is a cross-country bicycle racing in open and usually quite rough country with riders often forced to dismount and carry their bicycles. The sport, ori
41、ginated early in the 20th century in France, but became prominent in the 1950s (the British Cycle-Cross Association was founded in 1954). Originally as a European sport, cycle-cross became popular throughout Western Europe and in the United States . World championships were initiated in 1925; by 195
42、0 these were recognized by the Union Cyclist International (International Cyclists“ Union). After 1967 amateur and professional classes were officially separated in competition. The 24-kilometre cycle-cross course, often involving laps, is usually completed in 60 minutes. A course typically includes
43、 obstacles such as ditches, mud, fallen trees, streams, flight of stairs, fences and gates; artificial hurdles are added to insufficiently challenging natural courses. Cycle-cross races are usually held from September to March, adding winter weather hazards to the challenge. There is a massed start
44、with the field assembling not more than two abreast. Helpers are often stationed around the course with spare bicycles in case the original machine encounters mechanical difficulties or becomes too weighted down by mud picked up to the course.（分数：10.00）(1).What does the word “dismount“ in paragraph
45、one mean?（分数：2.00）A.Give upB.Give inC.Get outD.Get off(2).According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about cycle-cross?（分数：2.00）A.The cyclists sometimes have to carry the bicycles instead of riding them.B.The riders in the race are arranged side by side in two lines.C.All the rider
46、s start simultaneously on the starting Line.D.The riders are allowed o change their machines.(3).Cycle-cross became widely known _.（分数：2.00）A.in the 1920sB.in the 1950sC.in 1925D.in 1967(4).According to the passage, cycle-cross races are usually held from September to March because _.（分数：2.00）A.wint
47、er is westerners“ favorite seasonB.winter can offer cyclists more risk and dangerC.the winter weather is more agreeableD.in winter the riders needn“t dismount and carry their bicycle(5).Which of the following statements can you infer from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The riders are competitive and fond of
48、 taking risks.B.People expect the riders show little interest in cycle-cross.C.Before 1967, amateur and professional classes had never been separated in competition.D.Helpers are often hired by the riders.八、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：10.00)For years, children in the industrial areas of Europe and Americ
49、a seldom left their smoky cities to see the beauties of the countryside. This was not because the woods and fields were always far away, but they were too far from the city to permit people to make a round trip between morning and nightfall. In 1970, a young German schoolmaster had an idea which changed this state of affairs. He decided to turn his little schoolhouse into a dormitory or hostel for the summer holidays. Anyone who brought his sleeping bag and cooking equipment along could stay there for a very small amount
