2014年武汉市中学英语公开招聘教师考试模拟试卷(2)

　　36. A. beforeB. whileC. sinceD. until

　　37. A. onB. in    C. throughD. over

　　38. A. hideB. waitC. check         D. escape

　　39. A. movedB. gave          C. wentD. exploded

　　40. A. safeB. worriedC. gladD. tired

　　41. A. burnedB. stoppedC. shocked       D. covered

　　42. A. besideB. offC. acrossD. along

　　43. A. limitedB. falseC. fruitless       D. regretful

　　44. A. struckB. missedC. touchedD. passed

　　45. A. coatB. keyC. basinD. phone

　　46. A. noiseB. roadC. smokeD. danger

　　47. A. searchB. enterC. leaveD. damage

　　48. A. callB. rollC. scream D. sigh

　　49. A. breathB. attentionC. ladderD. flashlight

　　50. A. stayB. chanceC. thought      D. attempt

　　51. A. climbedB. circledC. lookedD. jumped

　　52. A. clearB. openC. enough       D. fit

　　53. A. ledB. put           C. drove       D. shone

　　54. A. persuadedB. kicked        C. pulled       D. forced

　　55. A. nervousB. surprised      C. proud       D. thankful

　　五、阅读理解（每小题2分，共15题，共30分）

　　A

　　When you think of the tremendous technological progress we have made, it's amazing how little we have developed in other respects. We may speak contemptuously of the poor old Romans because they relished the orgies of slaughter that went on in their arenas. We may despise them because they mistook these goings on for entertainment. We may forgive them condescendingly because they lived 2000 years ago and obviously knew no better. But are our feelings of superiority really justified? Are we any less bloodthirsty? Why do boxing matches, for instance, attract such universal interest? Don't the spectators who attend them hope they will see some violence? Human beings remain as bloodthirsty as ever they were. The only difference between ourselves and the Romans is that while they were honest enough to admit that they enjoyed watching hungry lions tearing people apart and eating them alive, we find all sorts of sophisticated arguments to defend sports which should have been banned long ago; sports which are quite as barbarous as, say, public hangings or bearbaiting.

　　It really is incredible that in this day and age we should still allow hunting or bull fighting, that we should be prepared to sit back and watch two men batter each other to pulp in a boxing ring, that we should be relatively unmoved by the sight of one or a number of racing cars crashing and bursting into flames. Let us not deceive ourselves. Any talk of “the sporting spirit” is sheer hypocrisy. People take part in violent sports because of the high rewards they bring. Spectators are willing to pay vast sums of money to see violence. A world heavyweight championship match, for instance, is front page news. Millions of people are disappointed if a big fight is over in two rounds instead of fifteen. They feel disappointment because they have been deprived of the exquisite pleasure of witnessing prolonged torture and violence.

　　Why should we ban violent sports if people enjoy them so much? You may well ask. The answer is simple: they are uncivilized. For centuries man has been trying to improve himself spiritually and emotionally-admittedly with little success. But at least we no longer tolerate the sight of madmen being cooped up in cages, or public floggings of any of the countless other barbaric practices which were common in the past. Prisons are no longer the grim forbidding places they used to be. Social welfare systems are in operation in many parts of the world. Big efforts are being made to distribute wealth fairly. These changes have come about not because human beings have suddenly and unaccountably improved, but because positive steps were taken to change the law. The law is the biggest instrument of social change that we have and it may exert great civilizing influence. If we banned dangerous and violent sports, we would be moving one step further to improving mankind. We would recognize that violence is degrading and unworthy of human beings.

　　56. It can be inferred from the passage that the author's opinion of nowadays' human beings is         .

　　A. not very high   B. high

　　C. contemptuous   D. critical

　　57. The main idea of this passage is         .

　　A. that vicious and dangerous sports should be banned by law

　　B. that people are willing to pay vast sums money to see violence

　　C. to compare two different attitudes towards dangerous sports

　　D. people are bloodthirsty in sports

　　58. The author mentions the old Romans        .

　　A. to compare the old Romans with today's people

　　B. to give an example

　　C. to show human beings in the past knew nothing better

　　D. to indicate human beings used to be bloodthirsty

　　59. The purpose of the author in writing this passage is         .

　　A. that by banning the violent sports, we human beings can improve ourselves

　　B. that by banning the dangerous sports, we can improve the law

　　C. that we must take positive steps to improve social welfare system

　　D. to show law is the main instrument of social change

　　B

　　Last August, Joe and Mary Mahoney began looking at colleges for their 17-year-old daughter, Maureen. With a checklist of criteria in hand, the Dallas family looked around the country visiting half a dozen schools. They sought a university that offered the teenager's intended major, one located neat a large city, and a campus where their daughter would be safe. “The safety issue is a big one,” says Joe Mahoney, who quickly discovered he wasn't alone in his worries. On campus tours other parents voiced similar concerns, and the same question was always asked : what about crime? But when college officials always gave the same answer --“That's not a problem here,” --Mahoney began to feel uneasy.

　　“No crime whatsoever?” comments Mahoney today. “ I just don't buy it.” Nor should he: in 1999 the U.S. Department of education had reports of nearly 400,000 serious crimes on or around our campuses. “Parents need to understand that times have changed since they went to college,” says David Nichols, author of Creating a Safe Campus. “Campus crime mirrors the rest of the nation.”

　　But getting accurate information isn't easy. Colleges must report crime statistics（统计数字）by law, but some hold back for fear of bad publicity, leaving the honest ones looking dangerous. “The truth may not always be serious,” warms S. Daniel Carter of Security on Campus, Inc., the nation's leading campus safety watchdog group.

　　To help concerned parents, Carter promised to visit campuses and talk to experts around the country to find out major crime issues and effective solutions.

　　60. The Mahoneys visited quite a few colleges last August ________

　　A. to express the opinions of many parents

　　B. to choose a right one four their daughter

　　C. to check the cost of college education

　　D. to find a tight one near a large city

　　61. It is often difficult to get correct information on campus crime because some colleges ____

　　A. receive too many visitors       B. mirror the rest of the nation

　　C. hide the truth of campus crime  D. have too many watchdog groups

　　62. The underlined word “buy” in the third paragraph means _______

　　A. mind   B. admit    C. believe   D. Expect

　　63. We learn from the text that “the honest ones” in the fourth paragraph most probably refers to colleges _____.

　　A. that are protected by campus security   B. that report campus crimes by law

　　C. that are free from campus crime       D. that enjoy very good publicity

　　64. What is the text mainly about?

　　A. Exact campus crime statistics        B. Crimes on or around campuses

　　C. Effective solutions to campus crime   D. Concerns about kids' campus safety

　　C

　　It's 5:00 in the morning when the alarm （闹钟） rings in my ears. I roll out of bed and walk blindly through the dark into the bathroom. I turn on the light and put on my glasses. The house is still as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep peacefully. Usually I go for a long run, but today I choose my favorite exercise DVD insanity. Sweat pours down my face and into my eyes. My heart races as I face my body to finish each movement. As I near the end of the exercise, I feel extremely tired, but a smile is of my face. 41It's a smile because the DVD is over, but a smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit.

　　Some people enjoy shopping, smoking, food, work, or even chocolate. But I need exercise to get through each day. 42Some shake heads when they see me run through the town. Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmother's chocolate cake. 42They raise their eyebrows, surprised by my “no thank you,” or by my choice to have a salad. Over the years, I have learned it's okay to just say “no.” I shouldn't feel sorry for refusing food that I don't want to eat.

　　So what drives me to roll out of bed at 5:00 a.m.? What gives me the reason to just say to ice cream? Commitment. A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety, increases self-confidence and energy, extends life and 44above all improves my body shape. This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right. It's through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myself inside and out.

　　65. Why is there a smile on the author's face in the morning?

　　A. Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully.

　　B. Because she finishes her favorite exercise.

　　C. Because she enjoys the interesting DVD.

　　D. Because she feels a sense of achievement.

　　66. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2?

　　A. She doesn't like others r politely.

　　B. She likes to make others surprised.

　　C. Others don't understand what she does.

　　D. Others try to help her by offering her food.

　　67. What can we learn about the author from the text?

　　A. She acts in a strange way.

　　B. She wants to look different from others.

　　C. She aims to develop a good body shape.

　　D. She has difficult getting along with others.

　　D

　　It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, carrier, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of the dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

　　Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories fleshed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

　　“Jack, did you hear me?”

　　“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

　　“Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce （回忆） about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it, ” Mom told him.

　　“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.

　　“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life,” she said.

　　“He's the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I'll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.

　　Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

　　The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture … Jack stopped suddenly.

　　“What's wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.

　　“The box is gone,” he said.

　　“What box?” Mom asked.

　　“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most',” Jack said.

　　It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

　　“Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.

　　Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.

　　“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.

　　Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside,

　　“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It's the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes. Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.

　　Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”

　　“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”

　　Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.

　　“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.

　　68. Jack's mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.

　　A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing

　　B. Mr. Belser's funeral would take place on Wednesday

　　C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack's mailing address

　　D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together

　　69. Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?

　　A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.

　　B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.

　　C. He had missed his son and his family for days.

　　D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.

　　70. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?

　　A. The Good Old TimesB. What He Valued Most

　　C. An Old Gold WatchD. The Lost Childhood Days

　　六、写作（共1题，共15分）

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic How to succeed in a Job Interview? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline （given in Chinese） below:

　　1.     面试在求职过程中的作用

　　2.     取得面试成功的因素

（编辑：吴小军）