TOEFL试题样题_托福模拟题
section 1
directions: choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
01. scientific research has revealed that children usually relate to the strengths and abilities of their peers, rather than____.
a. to its weak b. to their weakness
c. is a weakness d. a weak one of theirs
02. ____have spread to virtually every country around the world.
a. fast food chains b. when fast food chains
c. fast food chains which d. now that fast food chains
03. effective supervisors____and understand the needs of their employees.
a. work is thoroughly known b. know their work thoroughly
c. thoroughly know their work is d. their work is thoroughly known
04. senators are elected by the voters of each state,____appointed by the president.
a. but b.instead of being c. nevertheless d. not
05. am radio signals differ from fm signals____are based on amplification modulation rather than frequency modulation.
a. in that b. that they in c. in that they d. that in
06. william perry faced many setbacks in his attempts to reach the north pole,____his perseverance finally paid off.
a. but b. therefore c. which d. so
07. the bread-making process involves first kneading flour, water, and yeast together to make dough, leaving it to rise, and then____it in an oven.
a. to bake b. bake c. be baked d. baking
08. ____the land in the world were put together, its total area would still be less than the area of the pacific ocean.
a. all b. if all c. were all d. although all
09. thomas edison,____, took out over 1,000 patents during his lifetime.
a. america's most famous inventor
b. was america's most famous inventor
c. for whom america's most famous inventor
d. america's most famous inventor who
10. ____ralph waldo emerson became internationally famous for his writings on transcendentalism, he was largely ostracized by his alma mater, harvard.a. although b. despite c. unless d. regardless of
11. of the many dinosaur species that existed in prehistoric times, ____beyond the end of the cretaceous period.
a. survived none b. none survived
c. are there none d. surviving were none
12. ____in an environment of rural poverty, jerry lee lewis displayed a talent for music from an early age.
a. rear him up b. reared up c. rearing up d. he was reared up
13. most bills____, check, or credit card.
a. to cash may pay b. in payment of cash c. may be paid by cash
d. being paid by cash
14. nancy kerrigan's struggle to win an olympic ice skating medal at likehamma in 1994 is the kind of story____a fascinating novel might be written.
a. of b. with c. by whom d. about which
15. ____begun to understand the risk of skin cancer associated with excessive exposure to the sun's harmful rays.
a. in the past decade have only sun-bathers
b. only in the past decade have sun-bathers
c. the only sun-bathers in the past decade
d. only in the past decade sun-bathers
written expression
directions: in questions 16-40 each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
16. in addition to [a] petroleum, crude oil container [b] the basis for [c] many chemicals, including [d] plastics.
17. there is often [a] great variation between the different types of culture [b] life on display within [c] the particular [d] city.
18. regular amounts of water [a] , oxygen, food, exercise, and to sleep [b] are essential to [c] the functioning [d] of the human body.
19. democracy and liberty are the beliefs [a] on which [b] american society [c] has been build [d] .
20. linguistics deals [a] with [b] the analyze [c] of languages [d].
21. depictions [a] of animals and hunting scenes can found [b] in [c] the prehistoric cave paintings of nearly every [d] continent.
22. amelia earhart was one of the first woman [a] to achieve [b] fame as [c] an aviator, with [d] her 1932 solo flight across the atlantic ocean.
23. many young poets having had [a] their works [b] printed [c] in [d] the village voice.
24. balsa wood possesses [a] flotation [b] qualities far superior [c] to those that of [d] other woods.
25. the vikings was [a] supposedly [b] the first [c] european sailors [d] to successfully reach america.
26. the quantity [a] of computer experts needed meeting [b] the requirements of modern communications [c] is constantly [d] increasing.
27. perhaps the most typically american types [a] of feature movie, the western, has seen [b] a resurgence in [c] popularity in recent years [d] .
28. in the nineteenth century, a gold rush [a] started when people in maska made [b] the discovered [c]of gold there [d] .
29. no other [a] grain [b] comes even close to rivaling [c] rice as the more widely [d] eaten food in asia.
30. john f. kennedy's gift [a] for leadership [b] was displayed [c] during his command of a patrol boat while [d] the second world war.
31. the groundhog comes out its [a] burrow after [b] hibernating through [c] winter, and wanders about the prairie looking [d] for food.
32. texas has [a] significantly influenced the economic [b] growth of the united states, especially [c] in the oil industrial [d] .
33. the colors vivid [a] sometimes seen [b] at dawn and dusk are due to the filtering [c] of light through dust and water particles [d] in the air.
34. new york city, with ten millions [a] people of varying ethnic backgrounds, has a remarkable [b] cultural [c] diversity [d] .
35. although dogs all belong to [a] the same basic species [b] , they differ considerably physical [c] appearance, according to [d] their breed.
36. most of [a] our ideas about the appearance of dinosaurs are formed [b] on the base [c] of incomplete [d] fossil evidence.
37. the immune system protects [a] the body by [b] recognizing and destroying abnormally [c] or foreign cells, as well as providing [d] antibodies to fight bacteria.
38. albert einstein was the first science [a] to come [b] up with [c] the theory of [d] relativity.
39. not until [a] the 1960's did a manned [b] fight to the moon became [c] a serious possibility in the minds [d] of the american public.
40. about one [a] marriage on [b] five is fated [c] to end in [d] divorce.
section 2. reading compresion
directions: in the reading compresion section you will read several passages. each one is followed by a number of questions about it. for questions 1-50, you are to choose the one best answer to each question.
question 1-10
the saxophone is a relatively recent instrument. in 1840, the belgian inventor antoine joseph sax mixed the single reed of the clarinet with the conical-shaped tube found in the oboe to construct the first saxophone. with this hybrid, he was able to produce a whole new range of sounds.
although the saxophone was originally intended for use in orchestras, it was quickly adopted by bands who performed the newer musical styles that began to emerge in the twentieth century. jazz, in particular, utilized the saxophone quite readily. both the saxophone as an instrument, and jazz as a musical form, were developed through the blending of several different styles. the similarities in their backgrounds may have something to do with their obvious suitability.
the saxophone has served as an accompaniment in classical and popular music, and it has developed into one of the premiere solo instruments. in the sense that it has lent itself to the solo performance, it has helped to form the structure of current trends in musical performance. in the big band era of modern jazz the excitement of a singled-out saxophone performance developed into the trend that we now see carried over to the virtuoso guitar solo in rock and roll and other popular contemporary musical forms.
today, performers such as chuck mangione and kenny g. demonstrate the continued vitality of the saxophone as a premier solo instrument by consistently selling out performances and placing their performances high on the charts.
01. what is the best title for this passage?
a. the impact of the saxophone on jazz music
b. the advantage of hybrid instruments
c. the invention and use of the saxophone
d. the saxophone as a solo instrument
02. it can be inferred that the saxophone was named
a. by jazz musicians
b. according to its function
c. according to the way it looked
d. after its inventor
03. what was the saxophone designed for?
a. to improve the quality of early jazz music.
b. to relieve the stagnation of popular music.
c. to perform high quality solos.
d. to serve as a member of an orchestral ensemble.
04. it can be inferred that the saxophone was developed through
a. accidental circumstances.
b. observation of nature.
c. mixing two types of horns.
d. slow historical changes
05. where was the saxophone most quickly accepted?
a. in orchestral music.
b. in rock and roll solos.
c. in jazz music.
d. in chamber music.
06. in line 8, the term "readily" can best be replaced by
a. quickly
b. noticeably
c. apparently
d. hesitatingly
07. it can be inferred that the reason the saxophone was accepted into jazz was
a. because the saxophone sounded just right.
b. because they both represented combinations of various styles.
c. because jazz musicians were mote accepting than other people.
d. because there had never been horns in jazz before.
08. in line12, the term "premiere" most closely m
eans
a. introductory
b. opening
c. leading
d. quality
09. in line 16, the term "virtuoso" most closely means
a. creative individual
b. better than normal
c. artificially constructed
d. overpowering
10. what was the major impact of the saxophone on modern music?
a. making horns popular again
b. inspiring the use of single instrument performances
c. improving the rhythm of dance music
d. adding new sounds to the classical repertoire
question 11-20
in recent years the census bureau has begun collecting new kinds of information. instead of just collecting population statistics it has started a new program which asks citizens to make predictions about the country's future. this new data is designed to forecast the needs of the population in the coming years. the census bureau calls this new category of information "future trends" forces already active in american society are shaping the form the country will assume by the end of this century. the bureau is seeking to develop a collective sense of where the country is heading in the foreseeable future. this kind of work allows the people of the nation to obtain a collective perspective that otherwise could not be observed from any individual point of view.
one example of this new research is a survey aimed at the nation's youth psychologists have shown that many important political and economic views of a knowledge, the census bureau is able to construct a survey aimed specifically at this youthful category in order to obtain data relevant to how that segment of society may, in time, change the course of national policy. another example of how the census bureau attempts to make relevant forecasts is through the polling of professionals. experts ranging from artists to lawyers are questioned on their beliefs about trends within their fields. through such means, the census bureau wants to focus on the future as sharply as possible.
11. which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
a. the function of the census bureau
b. predicting the shape of the future united states
c. the experts speak up
d. the trends of the nations' youth
12. it can be inferred that the census bureau is a
a. government organization
b. think tank
c. private organization
d. non-profit organization
13. what kind of information was the census bureau concerned with in the past?
a. information about jobs and employment
b. information about the lives of the people
c. information about how the future might be
d. information about population statistics
14. it can be inferred from this passage that the census bureau is
a. thorough
b. insidious
c. empowered
d. outdated
15. in lines 15-16, the phrase "segment of society"refers to
a. a society that is falling apart
b. a society divided against itself
c. a class of people in a society
d. a group of people with some similarity
16. the census bureau questions the nation's youth because
a. the population is young
b. the youth are experts in many things
c. there are so many young people
d. the young people's values effect the future
17. what is the most important reason for conducting the surveys?
a. to get a different view of the future from what one person can have.
b. to try to regulate the actions of people.
c. to better understand the meaning of society.
d. to control the problems that the people might create.
18. in line 20, the word "sharply" most closely means
a. quickly
b. accurately
c. intelligently
d. meaningfully
19. what kinds of questions does the census bureau ask professionals?
a. questions about the land and the resources
b. how they feel about life in general
c. what they think will happen in general
d. how they feel about government standards testing
20. what kind of person has the census bureau not recently focused on?
a. students
b. lawyers
c. minorities
d. professionals
questions 21-30
mark davins, the principle character in philip simms' trilogy of novels whetherworld(1956) represents the beginning of a new form in the science fiction genre. simms creates davins in a world surrounded by technological devices and futuristic settings. although those settings are what place the whetherworld collection in the classification of science fiction, the truly fascinating aspect of the relation to the constructed worlds of the novels. this aspect of simms' writing is best illustrated in knifedancer. in this first book of the whetherworld series, simms' creates a group of artificial life forms which have rebelled against their creators in an attempt to remain alive. the drama that unfolds could not have been possible without the introduction of a form of writing that would allow such ev
ents to be taken seriously. although the various technical trappings of the whetherworld books could have been written by hundreds of other authors, it was not until the advent of such a setting. because of the way that simms has brought a literary palette of unprecedented depth to bear on such a seemingly limited realm of literature, it is difficult to place him in any specific historical lineage. indeed, many man argue that entirely new tradition. it is in that very sense of breaking with the past that we can see simms' heritage most plainly traced. he is not only a great stylist, but a great creator of style.
21. what is the main point of the passage?
a. to explain why whetherworld was written.
b. to examine the genre of science fiction.
c. to prove simms was a great science fiction writer.
d. to illustrate how simms' work was different from other writers.
22. in line 5, what is considered "truly fascinating"?
a. the novels of phillip simms.
b. the worlds constructed within the novels.
c. the relationship between emotions and artificial worlds.
d. the concept of introspection.
23. why is simms' work considered science fiction?
a. it was written before the advent of modern technology.
b. it contains settings which are futuristic.
c. critics have not recognized his talent.
d. it has no relation to truth.
24. what did simms do that many other authors could have done equally well?
a. produce fascinating human dramas in science fiction.
b. describe futuristic settings.
c. design complicated historical backgrounds for stories.
d. manipulate the publishing industry with skill.
25. what is not mentioned as an aspect of simms' writing?
a. addressing human issues.
b. combining technology and humanity.
c. exciting action scenes.
d. the exploration of new forms of writing.
26. in line 10, the term "unfolds" most closely means
a. unwraps
b. develops
c. concludes
d. arranges
27. what is an example of a character simms used?
a. an alien from another planet.
b. a person on a space ship.
c. a synthetic form of life.
d. a mad scientist.
28. in line 12, the term "trappings" most closely means
a. special methods of securing.
b. settings and details of the environment.
c. intimate personal feelings.
d. ability to control.
29. why is it difficult to put simms into one specific literary tradition?
a. he always fought against tradition.
b. he developed a unique style.
c. his writing was difficult to understand.
d. he tried to hide his style.
30. what is the best way to understand simms' literary lineage?
a. examine the history of fiction.
b. trace the history of literary style.
c. study writers who began new literary traditions.
d. study the history of technical literature.
questions 31-40
libraries have traditionally been the public's access to the important sources of information that are necessary to function in today's highly technical world. that function has been called into question by the fast-paced development of digital media over the past several decades. in order to continue to fulfill the public interest, expensive new services to average citizens.
in the past, the publishing industry maintained the rights of the libraries to freely distribute published materials because the libraries bought so many of their books. because the new electronic publications can easily be copied in their entirely by the patrons of the library, the publishing industry is reconsidering its former advocacy of the library system. there have even been attempts to stop libraries from distributing digital media.
in addition to waning cooperation of the publishing industry, there is the problem that the newer forms of information are much more specialized than those which they replace. deciding how to divert already limited resources is increasingly difficult as the options multiply. whereas a single reference index my have covered an entire field in the past, now there are frequently several specialized indexes available in electronic form. in order to continue to make use of the newer technology, the libraries must decide which materials are most useful to the majority of their patrons. there are many different solutions being applied, but only the process of trial and error will determine the most effective strategy.
31. what is the best title for this passage?
a. the challenge for today's libraries
b. information technology and the consumer
c. the benefits of the digital revolution
d. changes in information technology
32. in line3, the phrase "called into question" refers to
a. the importance of the library to serve its historical world.
b. the ability of the library to serve its historical function.
c. the imp
ortance of information technology.
d. the value of the new forms of media.
33. in line 5, the phrase "granting access" could best be replaced by
a. admit passage
b. pay homage
c. permit allowance
d. allow usage
34. it can be inferred that the problem with the new technology is that
a. it is not intended for use by libraries.
b. it is too complicated.
c. it is not as useful as traditional books.
d. it is used as a political tool.
35. in line 7, the phrase "maintained" most closely means
a. taken care of
b. supported
c. used
d. announced
36. it can be inferred that the major problem for libraries is
a. the legal problems with the publishing industry
b. the management of larger amounts of information
c. the changing nature of information
d. lack of public interest
37. why did publishers cooperate with the libraries in the past?
a. the libraries offered a tax exemption
b. the libraries bought books
c. the libraries were more useful
d. the libraries were under contract to the publishers.
38. why are the libraries trying to provide the new services?
a. they want to seem sophisticated.
b. they need to keep up with the competition.
c. they are trying to provide quality service to the community.
d. they want more customers.
39. in line 15,the term "divert" most closely means
a. redirect
b. amend
c. relate
d. deliver
40. how will the most effective decision be determined?
a. a special commission will study the task.
b. the government will examine the situation.
c. it will be decided by experimentation.
d. the voters will decide.
questions 41-50
by the end of the first half of the nineteenth century, a number of our labor organizations--the teamsters union, the national education association, and the machinist league--had some of the ingredients of a labor movement, but they lacked the appearance of a united front. they were little clusters of labor unions and work groups. indeed, just after the revolution, the teamsters union and the machinist league members had assumed the organizational functions of a national labor movement. all that was lacking was the organization of the various associations into a single group.
the labor league of america, founded under the guidance of henry moore, represented the first time a single organization had dedicated itself to the general cause of furthering a national labor movement. it also represented a major change in the attitude of the top representatives of the various factions within labor. instead of speaking about specific needs of small groups of workers, the labor league leaders were advocates for all workers.
yet, there were many difficulties inherent in attempting to found a solid labor movement in america. not the least of these problems was that any legislation regarding the rights of workers had to contend with the issue of slavery as well. slavery was still being practiced in the southern states until the civil war, since large numbers of workers in the south were slaves, the small sizes of the southern unions didn't adequately reflect the population. the u.s. congress was still a loosely configured body at that time, and it was difficult to convince congressmen to sponsor legislation that might bring such complicated and delicate issues to public debate.despite their weaknesses. the southern unions were admitted into the labor league and the national solidarity of labor groups united throughout the north and south led to the flowering of the modern labor movement in the united states.
41. what is the main idea of this passage?
a. the difficulties of slavery and labor unions.
b. the different types of labor unions in the united states.
c. the development of a national labor organization in the united
states.
d. the policies of the major labor unions in the united states.
42. in line 4, the phrase "little clusters' means
a. small groupings
b. small unions.
c. small factories
d. small movements
43. according to the passage, in 1850
a. the teamsters union, the national education association, and the machinist league were the only labor movements.
b. the labor unions in america could finally be called a labor movement.
c. the labor unions in the u.s. were not organized into a national movement.
d. the labor unions in the u.s. had not been started.
44. henry moore founded
a. the national education association.
b. the machinist league.
c. the labor league of america.
keys:
section i
01.b 02.a 03.b 04.d 05.c 06.a 07.d 08.b 09.a 10.a
11.b 12.b 13.c 14.d 15.b 16.b 17.b 18.b 19.d 20.c
21.b 22.a 23.a 24.d 25.a 26.b 27.a 28.c 29.d 30.d
31.a 32.d 33.a 34.a 35.c 36.c 37.c 38.a 39.c 40.b
section ii
01.c 02.d 03.d 0
4.c 05.c 06.a 07.b 08.c 09.a 10.b
11.b 12.a 13.d 14.a 15.d 16.d 17.a 18.b 19.c 20.c
21.d 22.c 23.b 24.b 25.c 26.b 27.c 28.b 29.b 30.c
31.a 32.b 33.d 34.a 35.b 36.c 37.b 38.c 39.a 40.c
41.c 42.a 43.c 44.c 45.c 46.d 47.c 48.c 49.a 50.d
directions: choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
01. scientific research has revealed that children usually relate to the strengths and abilities of their peers, rather than____.
a. to its weak b. to their weakness
c. is a weakness d. a weak one of theirs
02. ____have spread to virtually every country around the world.
a. fast food chains b. when fast food chains
c. fast food chains which d. now that fast food chains
03. effective supervisors____and understand the needs of their employees.
a. work is thoroughly known b. know their work thoroughly
c. thoroughly know their work is d. their work is thoroughly known
04. senators are elected by the voters of each state,____appointed by the president.
a. but b.instead of being c. nevertheless d. not
05. am radio signals differ from fm signals____are based on amplification modulation rather than frequency modulation.
a. in that b. that they in c. in that they d. that in
06. william perry faced many setbacks in his attempts to reach the north pole,____his perseverance finally paid off.
a. but b. therefore c. which d. so
07. the bread-making process involves first kneading flour, water, and yeast together to make dough, leaving it to rise, and then____it in an oven.
a. to bake b. bake c. be baked d. baking
08. ____the land in the world were put together, its total area would still be less than the area of the pacific ocean.
a. all b. if all c. were all d. although all
09. thomas edison,____, took out over 1,000 patents during his lifetime.
a. america's most famous inventor
b. was america's most famous inventor
c. for whom america's most famous inventor
d. america's most famous inventor who
10. ____ralph waldo emerson became internationally famous for his writings on transcendentalism, he was largely ostracized by his alma mater, harvard.a. although b. despite c. unless d. regardless of
11. of the many dinosaur species that existed in prehistoric times, ____beyond the end of the cretaceous period.
a. survived none b. none survived
c. are there none d. surviving were none
12. ____in an environment of rural poverty, jerry lee lewis displayed a talent for music from an early age.
a. rear him up b. reared up c. rearing up d. he was reared up
13. most bills____, check, or credit card.
a. to cash may pay b. in payment of cash c. may be paid by cash
d. being paid by cash
14. nancy kerrigan's struggle to win an olympic ice skating medal at likehamma in 1994 is the kind of story____a fascinating novel might be written.
a. of b. with c. by whom d. about which
15. ____begun to understand the risk of skin cancer associated with excessive exposure to the sun's harmful rays.
a. in the past decade have only sun-bathers
b. only in the past decade have sun-bathers
c. the only sun-bathers in the past decade
d. only in the past decade sun-bathers
written expression
directions: in questions 16-40 each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
16. in addition to [a] petroleum, crude oil container [b] the basis for [c] many chemicals, including [d] plastics.
17. there is often [a] great variation between the different types of culture [b] life on display within [c] the particular [d] city.
18. regular amounts of water [a] , oxygen, food, exercise, and to sleep [b] are essential to [c] the functioning [d] of the human body.
19. democracy and liberty are the beliefs [a] on which [b] american society [c] has been build [d] .
20. linguistics deals [a] with [b] the analyze [c] of languages [d].
21. depictions [a] of animals and hunting scenes can found [b] in [c] the prehistoric cave paintings of nearly every [d] continent.
22. amelia earhart was one of the first woman [a] to achieve [b] fame as [c] an aviator, with [d] her 1932 solo flight across the atlantic ocean.
23. many young poets having had [a] their works [b] printed [c] in [d] the village voice.
24. balsa wood possesses [a] flotation [b] qualities far superior [c] to those that of [d] other woods.
25. the vikings was [a] supposedly [b] the first [c] european sailors [d] to successfully reach america.
26. the quantity [a] of computer experts needed meeting [b] the requirements of modern communications [c] is constantly [d] increasing.
27. perhaps the most typically american types [a] of feature movie, the western, has seen [b] a resurgence in [c] popularity in recent years [d] .
28. in the nineteenth century, a gold rush [a] started when people in maska made [b] the discovered [c]of gold there [d] .
29. no other [a] grain [b] comes even close to rivaling [c] rice as the more widely [d] eaten food in asia.
30. john f. kennedy's gift [a] for leadership [b] was displayed [c] during his command of a patrol boat while [d] the second world war.
31. the groundhog comes out its [a] burrow after [b] hibernating through [c] winter, and wanders about the prairie looking [d] for food.
32. texas has [a] significantly influenced the economic [b] growth of the united states, especially [c] in the oil industrial [d] .
33. the colors vivid [a] sometimes seen [b] at dawn and dusk are due to the filtering [c] of light through dust and water particles [d] in the air.
34. new york city, with ten millions [a] people of varying ethnic backgrounds, has a remarkable [b] cultural [c] diversity [d] .
35. although dogs all belong to [a] the same basic species [b] , they differ considerably physical [c] appearance, according to [d] their breed.
36. most of [a] our ideas about the appearance of dinosaurs are formed [b] on the base [c] of incomplete [d] fossil evidence.
37. the immune system protects [a] the body by [b] recognizing and destroying abnormally [c] or foreign cells, as well as providing [d] antibodies to fight bacteria.
38. albert einstein was the first science [a] to come [b] up with [c] the theory of [d] relativity.
39. not until [a] the 1960's did a manned [b] fight to the moon became [c] a serious possibility in the minds [d] of the american public.
40. about one [a] marriage on [b] five is fated [c] to end in [d] divorce.
section 2. reading compresion
directions: in the reading compresion section you will read several passages. each one is followed by a number of questions about it. for questions 1-50, you are to choose the one best answer to each question.
question 1-10
the saxophone is a relatively recent instrument. in 1840, the belgian inventor antoine joseph sax mixed the single reed of the clarinet with the conical-shaped tube found in the oboe to construct the first saxophone. with this hybrid, he was able to produce a whole new range of sounds.
although the saxophone was originally intended for use in orchestras, it was quickly adopted by bands who performed the newer musical styles that began to emerge in the twentieth century. jazz, in particular, utilized the saxophone quite readily. both the saxophone as an instrument, and jazz as a musical form, were developed through the blending of several different styles. the similarities in their backgrounds may have something to do with their obvious suitability.
the saxophone has served as an accompaniment in classical and popular music, and it has developed into one of the premiere solo instruments. in the sense that it has lent itself to the solo performance, it has helped to form the structure of current trends in musical performance. in the big band era of modern jazz the excitement of a singled-out saxophone performance developed into the trend that we now see carried over to the virtuoso guitar solo in rock and roll and other popular contemporary musical forms.
today, performers such as chuck mangione and kenny g. demonstrate the continued vitality of the saxophone as a premier solo instrument by consistently selling out performances and placing their performances high on the charts.
01. what is the best title for this passage?
a. the impact of the saxophone on jazz music
b. the advantage of hybrid instruments
c. the invention and use of the saxophone
d. the saxophone as a solo instrument
02. it can be inferred that the saxophone was named
a. by jazz musicians
b. according to its function
c. according to the way it looked
d. after its inventor
03. what was the saxophone designed for?
a. to improve the quality of early jazz music.
b. to relieve the stagnation of popular music.
c. to perform high quality solos.
d. to serve as a member of an orchestral ensemble.
04. it can be inferred that the saxophone was developed through
a. accidental circumstances.
b. observation of nature.
c. mixing two types of horns.
d. slow historical changes
05. where was the saxophone most quickly accepted?
a. in orchestral music.
b. in rock and roll solos.
c. in jazz music.
d. in chamber music.
06. in line 8, the term "readily" can best be replaced by
a. quickly
b. noticeably
c. apparently
d. hesitatingly
07. it can be inferred that the reason the saxophone was accepted into jazz was
a. because the saxophone sounded just right.
b. because they both represented combinations of various styles.
c. because jazz musicians were mote accepting than other people.
d. because there had never been horns in jazz before.
08. in line12, the term "premiere" most closely m
eans
a. introductory
b. opening
c. leading
d. quality
09. in line 16, the term "virtuoso" most closely means
a. creative individual
b. better than normal
c. artificially constructed
d. overpowering
10. what was the major impact of the saxophone on modern music?
a. making horns popular again
b. inspiring the use of single instrument performances
c. improving the rhythm of dance music
d. adding new sounds to the classical repertoire
question 11-20
in recent years the census bureau has begun collecting new kinds of information. instead of just collecting population statistics it has started a new program which asks citizens to make predictions about the country's future. this new data is designed to forecast the needs of the population in the coming years. the census bureau calls this new category of information "future trends" forces already active in american society are shaping the form the country will assume by the end of this century. the bureau is seeking to develop a collective sense of where the country is heading in the foreseeable future. this kind of work allows the people of the nation to obtain a collective perspective that otherwise could not be observed from any individual point of view.
one example of this new research is a survey aimed at the nation's youth psychologists have shown that many important political and economic views of a knowledge, the census bureau is able to construct a survey aimed specifically at this youthful category in order to obtain data relevant to how that segment of society may, in time, change the course of national policy. another example of how the census bureau attempts to make relevant forecasts is through the polling of professionals. experts ranging from artists to lawyers are questioned on their beliefs about trends within their fields. through such means, the census bureau wants to focus on the future as sharply as possible.
11. which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
a. the function of the census bureau
b. predicting the shape of the future united states
c. the experts speak up
d. the trends of the nations' youth
12. it can be inferred that the census bureau is a
a. government organization
b. think tank
c. private organization
d. non-profit organization
13. what kind of information was the census bureau concerned with in the past?
a. information about jobs and employment
b. information about the lives of the people
c. information about how the future might be
d. information about population statistics
14. it can be inferred from this passage that the census bureau is
a. thorough
b. insidious
c. empowered
d. outdated
15. in lines 15-16, the phrase "segment of society"refers to
a. a society that is falling apart
b. a society divided against itself
c. a class of people in a society
d. a group of people with some similarity
16. the census bureau questions the nation's youth because
a. the population is young
b. the youth are experts in many things
c. there are so many young people
d. the young people's values effect the future
17. what is the most important reason for conducting the surveys?
a. to get a different view of the future from what one person can have.
b. to try to regulate the actions of people.
c. to better understand the meaning of society.
d. to control the problems that the people might create.
18. in line 20, the word "sharply" most closely means
a. quickly
b. accurately
c. intelligently
d. meaningfully
19. what kinds of questions does the census bureau ask professionals?
a. questions about the land and the resources
b. how they feel about life in general
c. what they think will happen in general
d. how they feel about government standards testing
20. what kind of person has the census bureau not recently focused on?
a. students
b. lawyers
c. minorities
d. professionals
questions 21-30
mark davins, the principle character in philip simms' trilogy of novels whetherworld(1956) represents the beginning of a new form in the science fiction genre. simms creates davins in a world surrounded by technological devices and futuristic settings. although those settings are what place the whetherworld collection in the classification of science fiction, the truly fascinating aspect of the relation to the constructed worlds of the novels. this aspect of simms' writing is best illustrated in knifedancer. in this first book of the whetherworld series, simms' creates a group of artificial life forms which have rebelled against their creators in an attempt to remain alive. the drama that unfolds could not have been possible without the introduction of a form of writing that would allow such ev
ents to be taken seriously. although the various technical trappings of the whetherworld books could have been written by hundreds of other authors, it was not until the advent of such a setting. because of the way that simms has brought a literary palette of unprecedented depth to bear on such a seemingly limited realm of literature, it is difficult to place him in any specific historical lineage. indeed, many man argue that entirely new tradition. it is in that very sense of breaking with the past that we can see simms' heritage most plainly traced. he is not only a great stylist, but a great creator of style.
21. what is the main point of the passage?
a. to explain why whetherworld was written.
b. to examine the genre of science fiction.
c. to prove simms was a great science fiction writer.
d. to illustrate how simms' work was different from other writers.
22. in line 5, what is considered "truly fascinating"?
a. the novels of phillip simms.
b. the worlds constructed within the novels.
c. the relationship between emotions and artificial worlds.
d. the concept of introspection.
23. why is simms' work considered science fiction?
a. it was written before the advent of modern technology.
b. it contains settings which are futuristic.
c. critics have not recognized his talent.
d. it has no relation to truth.
24. what did simms do that many other authors could have done equally well?
a. produce fascinating human dramas in science fiction.
b. describe futuristic settings.
c. design complicated historical backgrounds for stories.
d. manipulate the publishing industry with skill.
25. what is not mentioned as an aspect of simms' writing?
a. addressing human issues.
b. combining technology and humanity.
c. exciting action scenes.
d. the exploration of new forms of writing.
26. in line 10, the term "unfolds" most closely means
a. unwraps
b. develops
c. concludes
d. arranges
27. what is an example of a character simms used?
a. an alien from another planet.
b. a person on a space ship.
c. a synthetic form of life.
d. a mad scientist.
28. in line 12, the term "trappings" most closely means
a. special methods of securing.
b. settings and details of the environment.
c. intimate personal feelings.
d. ability to control.
29. why is it difficult to put simms into one specific literary tradition?
a. he always fought against tradition.
b. he developed a unique style.
c. his writing was difficult to understand.
d. he tried to hide his style.
30. what is the best way to understand simms' literary lineage?
a. examine the history of fiction.
b. trace the history of literary style.
c. study writers who began new literary traditions.
d. study the history of technical literature.
questions 31-40
libraries have traditionally been the public's access to the important sources of information that are necessary to function in today's highly technical world. that function has been called into question by the fast-paced development of digital media over the past several decades. in order to continue to fulfill the public interest, expensive new services to average citizens.
in the past, the publishing industry maintained the rights of the libraries to freely distribute published materials because the libraries bought so many of their books. because the new electronic publications can easily be copied in their entirely by the patrons of the library, the publishing industry is reconsidering its former advocacy of the library system. there have even been attempts to stop libraries from distributing digital media.
in addition to waning cooperation of the publishing industry, there is the problem that the newer forms of information are much more specialized than those which they replace. deciding how to divert already limited resources is increasingly difficult as the options multiply. whereas a single reference index my have covered an entire field in the past, now there are frequently several specialized indexes available in electronic form. in order to continue to make use of the newer technology, the libraries must decide which materials are most useful to the majority of their patrons. there are many different solutions being applied, but only the process of trial and error will determine the most effective strategy.
31. what is the best title for this passage?
a. the challenge for today's libraries
b. information technology and the consumer
c. the benefits of the digital revolution
d. changes in information technology
32. in line3, the phrase "called into question" refers to
a. the importance of the library to serve its historical world.
b. the ability of the library to serve its historical function.
c. the imp
ortance of information technology.
d. the value of the new forms of media.
33. in line 5, the phrase "granting access" could best be replaced by
a. admit passage
b. pay homage
c. permit allowance
d. allow usage
34. it can be inferred that the problem with the new technology is that
a. it is not intended for use by libraries.
b. it is too complicated.
c. it is not as useful as traditional books.
d. it is used as a political tool.
35. in line 7, the phrase "maintained" most closely means
a. taken care of
b. supported
c. used
d. announced
36. it can be inferred that the major problem for libraries is
a. the legal problems with the publishing industry
b. the management of larger amounts of information
c. the changing nature of information
d. lack of public interest
37. why did publishers cooperate with the libraries in the past?
a. the libraries offered a tax exemption
b. the libraries bought books
c. the libraries were more useful
d. the libraries were under contract to the publishers.
38. why are the libraries trying to provide the new services?
a. they want to seem sophisticated.
b. they need to keep up with the competition.
c. they are trying to provide quality service to the community.
d. they want more customers.
39. in line 15,the term "divert" most closely means
a. redirect
b. amend
c. relate
d. deliver
40. how will the most effective decision be determined?
a. a special commission will study the task.
b. the government will examine the situation.
c. it will be decided by experimentation.
d. the voters will decide.
questions 41-50
by the end of the first half of the nineteenth century, a number of our labor organizations--the teamsters union, the national education association, and the machinist league--had some of the ingredients of a labor movement, but they lacked the appearance of a united front. they were little clusters of labor unions and work groups. indeed, just after the revolution, the teamsters union and the machinist league members had assumed the organizational functions of a national labor movement. all that was lacking was the organization of the various associations into a single group.
the labor league of america, founded under the guidance of henry moore, represented the first time a single organization had dedicated itself to the general cause of furthering a national labor movement. it also represented a major change in the attitude of the top representatives of the various factions within labor. instead of speaking about specific needs of small groups of workers, the labor league leaders were advocates for all workers.
yet, there were many difficulties inherent in attempting to found a solid labor movement in america. not the least of these problems was that any legislation regarding the rights of workers had to contend with the issue of slavery as well. slavery was still being practiced in the southern states until the civil war, since large numbers of workers in the south were slaves, the small sizes of the southern unions didn't adequately reflect the population. the u.s. congress was still a loosely configured body at that time, and it was difficult to convince congressmen to sponsor legislation that might bring such complicated and delicate issues to public debate.despite their weaknesses. the southern unions were admitted into the labor league and the national solidarity of labor groups united throughout the north and south led to the flowering of the modern labor movement in the united states.
41. what is the main idea of this passage?
a. the difficulties of slavery and labor unions.
b. the different types of labor unions in the united states.
c. the development of a national labor organization in the united
states.
d. the policies of the major labor unions in the united states.
42. in line 4, the phrase "little clusters' means
a. small groupings
b. small unions.
c. small factories
d. small movements
43. according to the passage, in 1850
a. the teamsters union, the national education association, and the machinist league were the only labor movements.
b. the labor unions in america could finally be called a labor movement.
c. the labor unions in the u.s. were not organized into a national movement.
d. the labor unions in the u.s. had not been started.
44. henry moore founded
a. the national education association.
b. the machinist league.
c. the labor league of america.
keys:
section i
01.b 02.a 03.b 04.d 05.c 06.a 07.d 08.b 09.a 10.a
11.b 12.b 13.c 14.d 15.b 16.b 17.b 18.b 19.d 20.c
21.b 22.a 23.a 24.d 25.a 26.b 27.a 28.c 29.d 30.d
31.a 32.d 33.a 34.a 35.c 36.c 37.c 38.a 39.c 40.b
section ii
01.c 02.d 03.d 0
4.c 05.c 06.a 07.b 08.c 09.a 10.b
11.b 12.a 13.d 14.a 15.d 16.d 17.a 18.b 19.c 20.c
21.d 22.c 23.b 24.b 25.c 26.b 27.c 28.b 29.b 30.c
31.a 32.b 33.d 34.a 35.b 36.c 37.b 38.c 39.a 40.c
41.c 42.a 43.c 44.c 45.c 46.d 47.c 48.c 49.a 50.d