同等学力英语模拟卷（一）Part I Oral Communication ( 15 minutes, 10 points) Section ADirections: In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A , Band C, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Dialogue OneA. Have you ever wished you were older or younger than you are?B. Is that a good age to be?C. Oh, and which do you prefer? Teacher: How old are you, Freddie? Freddie: Twelve.Teacher: (1)_Freddie: Yeah . youve grown up enough to be semi-independent but still young. At school Ive just gone from being one of the oldest in my old school to being one of the youngest in secondary school.Teacher: (2)_Freddie: Well, it was good being the oldest because I could boss people around but its quite good being the youngest too because were let out early for lunch and we can go home at two oclock on Wednesday afternoon. Also having an older brother in the same school helps.Teacher: How old is your brother?Freddie : Sixteen.Teacher: What differences are there between being 12 and being 16? Freddie : He smells and I dont. Hah. Also, hes got exams and I havent. Teacher: (3)_Freddie: Yeah. Id like to be old enough not to tidy my room. Teacher: Hah. But you have to tidy your room whatever age you are.Freddie : Yeah, but if I was old enough to leave home and have my own place , I wouldnt always have to keep my room neat and tidy.Dialogue TwoA. I think I have just the place for you.B. you could move in this weekend.C. I think I can afford it.Lynn: Mr. Wang, Im Lynn Olsen, and I heard that you have an apartment for rent. Charles: Actually, there are several. Are you looking for a one-bedroom or a two-bed-room apartment?Lynn: Im looking for a two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, a dining room, and a living room.Charles: (4)_ In fact, it has an excellent view of the river and its pretty quiet. Will you live here alone or with others?Lynn: Alone, but sometimes my brother comes out to visit, so I need a second room. Charles: OK. However, the rent is $400 a month. Is that all right with you?Lynn: Yes. I work part-time and have a fixed income. (5)_Charles : Thats good. Ill have you fill out a few papers, and if everything is agreeable, (6)_Lynn: Thank you so much.Section BDirections: In this section there is one incomplete interview which has four blanks and four choices A , B , C and D, taken from the interview. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the interview and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A. The childrens programs.B. It got some quite good reviews.C. It wont take up much of your time.D. I think we need more international newsVisitor: Good morning, Madam! Im from the local TV center and were doing a survey on the popularity of different programs. Id like to ask you a few questions on your familys viewing habits. Do you mind?Mrs. Sears: No, I dont, but Im rather busy at the moment.Visitor : (7)_ Have you got a color TV? Mrs. Sears: Yes, we have.Visitor: And can you tell me how many hours you watch each day, on average? Mrs. Sears: Well, I suppose about three, three or four.Visitor: Does anybody watch TV before 7 p. m.?Mrs. Sears: Yes, my son Ben does. (8)_Visitor: And do you find them fully suitable for your child?Mrs. Sears: Yes, I do. When I have time, I watch them with him.Visitor: What about adult viewing? Films? Did you follow the recent detective series on Fridays at 9?Mrs. Sears: Yes, we did. But we didnt enjoy it very much. Its all about mentally sick and crazy people.Visitor: You didnt? How surprising! (9)_ Well, how about programs of current interest, politics, news commentaries, etc.? I expect you and your husband can usually find time to keep up with the news?Mrs. Sears: Yes, thats true. My husband is interested in discussion forums-slave issue, prison reform, gun control-whatever under discussion. (10)_, rather than news about the Queen, the Duchesses and other people of noble blood.Part II Vocabulary ( 10 minutes, 10 points)Directions : In this part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentences. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.11.The prodigal son spent his money extravagantly and soon after he left home, he was reduced to a beggar. A.lavishly B.economically C.thriftily D.frugally12. Their business flourished at its new location a year later owing to their joint efforts and hard work. A.prevailed B.failed C.boomed D.shrank13. Soils are not renewable resources that support all mankind. A.gentlemen B.humans C.structures