第三版《大学英语》1一课一练Unit1

北京联合大学大学英语课程（上外教版）一课一练试卷（I级Unit One）Part I Writing (30 minutes)

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Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a paragraph of your plan to develop your listening comprehension and speaking ability at college. You should write at least 120 words. Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)

Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)

and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

How to Improve Y our S tudy Habits

Perhaps you are an average student with average intelligence. Y ou do well enough in school, but you probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary the case, however. Y ou can receive better grades if you want to. Y es, even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work. Here’s how:

1. Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Then make a schedule or chart of your time. Fill in committed time such as eating, sleeping, meetings, classes, etc. Then decide on good, regular times for studying. Be sure to set aside enough time to complete your normal reading and work assignments. Of course, studying shouldn’t occupy all of the free time on the schedule. It’s important to set aside time for relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment as well. This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems, but it will make you more aware of how you spend your time. Furthermore, it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have adequate time for both work and play.

2. Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable, and it should not have distractions. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.

3. Skim before you read.This means looking over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully. As you preview the material, you get some idea of the content and how it is organized. Later when you begin to read you will recognize less important material and you may skip some of these portions. Skimming helps double your reading speed and improves your comprehension as well.

4. Make good use of your time in class. Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Sit where you can see and hear well. Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says.

5. Study regularly. Go over your notes as soon as you can after class. Review important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about. Read about these points in your textbook. If you know what the teacher will discuss the next day, skim and read that material too. This will help you understand the next class. If you review your notes and textbooks regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer. Regular review leads to improved performance on tests.

6. Develop a good attitude about tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t worry excessively about a single test. Tests provide grades, but they also let you know what you need to spend more time studying, and they help make your new knowledge permanent.

There are other techniques that might help you with your studying. Only a few have been mentioned here. Y ou will probably discover many others after you have tried these. Talk with your classmates about their study techniques. Share with them some of the techniques you have found to be helpful. Improving your study habits will improve your grades.

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1. An average student with average intelligence is a student who ________.

A) is neither very bright nor very dull B) has a normal ability to learn and understand

C) does sufficiently well but wins no distinction D) All of the above

2. The statement “This is not necessarily the case, however” can best be replaced by ________.

A) “But this may not be true”

B) “But this is absolutely not true”

C) “This is generally true, though not without exceptions”

D) “Under no circumstances is this true”

3. According to the author, a weekly schedule is of great importance in that it helps you ________.

A) reserve as much time as possible for your homework

B) spend most of your time fulfilling your obligations as a college student

C) have adequate time for both work and play

D) effectively plan all your activities on campus

4. “Committed time” is the time ________.

A) required to fulfill one’s obligations and take care of the necessities of life

B) reserved for a particular purpose

C) one has to make full use of

D) none of the above

5. Judging formt he context, the word “distractions” (Para. 3) most probably means ________.

A) things that draw away the mind or attention

B) things that are unusually amusing and entertaining

C) things that are distressing and annoying

D) none of the above

6. “The world will not end” can best be interpreted as ________.

A) “it doesn’t matter whether you pass the test or not”

B) “don’t take it too seriously; it is, after all, a common occurrence”

C) “don’t feel much too upset; it is not the worst thing that could happen”

D) “work hard and you will make it next time”

7. This article is intended for ________.

A) students who are hard working but with poor performance on tests

B) students who are eager to improve their academic performance

C) students in general

D) language students at college

8. Skimming means ________ a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully.

9. Students should ________ their time in class, since listening to what the teacher says in class means less

work later.

10. If you review your notes and textbook regularly, the material will become ________ and you will remember

it longer.

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. After each conversation, some questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. Listen

carefully and choose the right answer to each question you hear.

Conversation One

11. (Q1) A) In a traditional restaurant.

B) In a fast-food restaurant.

’s home.

D) At Monica’s home.

12. (Q2) A) Monica and Bradley have never met before.

B) Monica and Bradley went to the same school.

C) Both Monica and Bradley know Emi.

D) Emi is Bradley’s best friend.

Coversation T wo

13. (Q1) A) In the street. B) At a publishing company.

C) In a clothing shop. D) In a bookstore.

14. (Q2) A) In the early morning. B) Around noon.

C) In the afternoon. D) In the evening.

15.(Q 3) A) Maggie and Laura are old classsmates.

B) Maggie and Laura are close friends.

C) Maggie used to be very lazy.

D) Laura has changed a lot.

Section B

Directions: Listen to the recording and complete the chart.

Section C

Directions: Listen to a story and supply the missing words.

21 years ago when Michael and Jack were in high school they began to know each other. But they hadn’t met each other for 22 years. Since they graduated from the same 23 . They were so 24 to meet each other in the 25 that they decide to have 26 together. They went into the nearest 27 . They sat at a table by the 28 and talked. They told each other stories about their 29 and promised to keep in 30 in the future.

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section A

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through

carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the

corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2. You may not use any of the words in the

bank more than once.

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

Do not treat all new words in exactly the same way. Have you ever 31 about your memory because you find it simply impossible to memorize all the new words you are learning? But, in fact, it is not your 32 that is at fault. If you cram your head with too many new words 33 a time, some of them are 34 to be crowded out. What you need to do is to 35 with new words in different ways 36 to how frequently they occur in everyday use. While active words __37 constant practice and useful words must be committed to memory, words that do not often 38 in everyday situations require just a nodding acquaintance. Y ou will find 39 on active and useful words the most 40 route to enlarging your vocabulary.

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Section B

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C), D). You should decide on the

best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.

Passage One

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

Is El Nino Back?

There are signs that El Nino, the massive warming of the Pacific Ocean that affects the world’s weather, may be forming again.

A satellite (卫星) orbiting 600 miles above the Pacific Ocean picked up a streak (条, 带) of warm water forming along the equator (赤道) —an early sign of the phenomenon felt around the world when it last appeared, just four years ago.

It is more than 3,000 miles long. The water in it is nine degrees warmer than in surrounding areas —a substantial (相当大的) number to oceanographers (海洋学家), the warm pool is growing and has caused government forecasters to put out an advisory (气象报告).

“It’s a heads-up in advance so that people can properly be prepared for this event.” Said V ernon Kousky of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.

If a full-blown El Nino does form, Americans would most likely start to feel its effects next fall and winter.

The government called the forecast very preliminary (初步的) —but the warning allows emergency agencies to make plans.

“Right now, we can’t predict whether it will be weak, moderate (中等的) or strong in intensity (强度),” said Kousky.

Some Scientists say it’s too early to predict anything at all. “I’d be very careful,” said one who asked not to be named. “There is indeed a very large anomaly (反常状态) in the Pacific right now, and we need to watch it. But these things are very difficult to forecast.”

El Ninos can be both good and bad, depending on where you are. Even a relatively small one can bring about significant changes by shifting the wind patterns from the Pacific Ocean that pass over the United States.

During the last El Nino, in 1997 and 1998, rainfall doubled in California, causing a $ 1 billion in storm damage. On the other hand, in Florida, forest fires were put out by the extra rain.

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41. What can be regarded as an early sign of El Nino?

A) A 3,000-mile long water streak.

B) A water streak that is warmer than surrounding areas.

C) A streak of water forming along the equator.

D) A huge warm water streak along the equator.

42. “The warm pool” in the third paragraph refers to ________.

A) the Pacific Ocean

B) the 3,000-mile long warm water streak

C) the Atlantic Ocean

D) a new El Nino

43. Why is it necessary to forecast the coming El Nino?

A) Because it would affect Americans next fall and winter.

B) Because scientists will be able to know whether it will be weak, moderate or strong in intensity.

C) Because emergency agencies will be able to make plans to prepare for it.

D) Because scientists will be able to observe the formation of the El Nino.

44. What is the main idea of the last two paragraphs?

A) El Nino can be both beneficial and harmful to us, depending on where it happens.

B) Even a small El Nino can bring about great changes.

C) An El Nino caused one billion dollars’ worth of damage to California.

D) An El Nino put out forest fires in Florida.

45. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “heads-up” (Paragraph 4)?

A) Rise. B) Warning. C) Threat. D) Indicator.

Passage T wo

Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.

The Earth’s Atmosphere

Unless it’s raining or the wind is blowing, we don’t usually pay much attention to the atmosphere, the blanket of ai that surrounds the Earth. Y et, without the atmosphere, the Earth would be a desolate (荒芜的) planet with no sign of life!

The atmosphere plays several roles in helping to make life possible. First, the atmosphere provides the three gases necessary for life: oxygen (氧气), nitrogen (氮气), and carbon dioxide (二氧化碳). All animals, including ourselves, breathe oxygen. Nitrogen and carbon dioxide are both needed for plant growth. Less important atmospheric gases include argon (氩), neon (氖), helium (氦), and hydrogen (氢).

Second, the atmosphere also protects us from most of the sun’s high-energy ultraviolet light rays (紫外线), which are harmful to life. Although these rays are only a small part of the sunlight striking the Earth, they are known to be very dangerous. However, 99 percent of all ultraviolet rays are absorbed before they reac h the Earth’s surface. They are absorbed by an atmospheric gas, called ozone (臭氧), a type of oxygen gas. The ozone layer surrounds the Earth but is much thinner over the North and South Poles than over other regions of the Earth.

The one percent of the ultraviolet light in the atmosphere that does reach the Earth’s surface is known to cause sunburn and is now believed to also cause skin cancer in many people. Because of this, doctors recommend that people limit the amount of time the spend in direct sunlight and wear a suntan lotion (防晒油) that blocks the ultraviolet rays when they do sunbathe.

Finally, the atmosphere generates all types of weather such as clear blue skies and storms. It acts as a huge energy machine, changing sunlight into other forms of energy such as heat and wind. As part of this role, the atmosphere regulates the temperature at the Earth’s surface. First it allows only 46 percent of the sunlight striking it to pass through and actually reach the Earth’s surface. Second, carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere controls the amount of warmth on the Earth’s surface that it allowed to radiate (发散) back into space. By these two controlling devices, the atmosphere regulates the Earth’s surface temperature.

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46. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A) The ozone layer is much thicker over North America than over the North Pole.

B) Ozone is a type of nitrogen gas.

C) Ozone can absorb some ultraviolet rays before they reach the Earth’s surface.

D) Ozone can protect us from anything harmful to our life.

47. The main idea of the third passage is that ________.

A) the Earth is surrounded by a layer of ozone

B) 99 percent of all ultraviolet light rays that reach the Earth’s surface are absorbed by the ozone layer

C) the ozone layer protects people from the sun’s high-energy ultraviolet light rays

D) ozone is an atmosphere gas which surrounds the earth

48. According to the article, carbon dioxide ________.

A) is a less important atmospheric gas

B) controls the amount of warmth on the Earth’s surface

C) allow only 46 percent of sunlight to reach the Earth’s surface

D) acts like a huge energy machine

49. Doctor suggest that ________.

A) People should stay away from the sunlight to protect themselves form sunburn

B) people should block the ultraviolet rays when they do sunbathe

C) people should wear suntan lotion under direct sunlight

D) people should know that skin cancer results from sunbathing

50. The Earth would be a desolate planet without the atmosphere because ________.

A) the atmosphere is mainly composed of oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen, which are indispensable to our life

B) The atmosphere plays several roles in making life possible

C) the atmosphere allow only harmless rays to reach the Earth

D) the atmosphere controls the amount of warmth on the Earth’s surface

Part V Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B),

C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.

Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.

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Listen to English every day.Listening to English on a regular basis will not only improve your 51 , but will also help you build your speaking skills. In 52 to language

tapes especially 53 for your course, you can also listen to English radio broadcasts, watch English TV,

and see English movies. The first time you listen to a taped conversation or passage in English, you may not be able to catch54 . Try to get its general meaning first and listen to it over and over again. Y ou will find that55 each repetition you will get something more.

Seize opportunities to speak. It is 56 that there are 57 situations at school 58 you have to communicate in English, but you can seek out opportunities to practice speaking the language. 59 with your classmates, for example, can be an easy and enjoyable way to get some practice. Also try to find native speakers on your campus and feel free to 60 with them. Perhaps the easiest way to practice speaking is to rehearse aloud, since this can be done at any time, in any place, and without a partner. For instance, you can look at pictures or objects around you and try to describe them 61 Y ou can also rehearse everyday situations. After you have made a purchase in a shop or 51. A) eyes C) ears

B) eye D) ear

52. A) add C) addition

B) advance D) favor

53. A) prepare C) preparing

B) prepared D) prepares

54. A) a great deal C) a great more

B) many D) more

55. A) in C) on

B) by D) with

56. A) true C) real

B) right D) correct

57. A) a few C) few

B) a little D) little

58. A) which C) at which

B) where D) in that

59. A) Talks C) Talking

B) Talk D) Talked

60. A) say C) tell

finished a meal in a restaurant and paid the check, 62 that all this happened in an English-speaking country and try to 63 it out in English.

Read widely. It is important to read widely because in our learning environment, reading is the main and most 64 source of language input. When you choose reading materials, look for things that you find 65 , that you can understand without relying too much on a dictionary. A page a day is a good way to start. As you 66 , you will find that you can do more pages a day and handle materials at a higher level of difficulty.

Write regularly.Writing is a good way to practice 67 you already know. Apart from compositions assigned by your teacher, you may find your own reasons for writing. A pen pal provides good 68 ; you will learn a lot by trying to communicate with someone who shares your interests, but 69 a different culture. Other ways to write regularly include keeping a 70 , writing a short story and summarizing the daily news.

Language learning is a process of accumulation. It pays to absorb as much as you can from reading and listening and then try to put what you have learned into practice through speaking and writing.

B) speak D) talk

61. A) in detail C) in a row

B) in part D) in vain

62. A) pretend C) pretending

B) proceed D) proceeding

63. A) pick C) give

B) hand D) act

64. A) dependable C) depending

B) reliable D) relying

65. A) interest C) interesting

B) interests D) interested

66. A) go by C) go up

B) go on D) go down

67. A) what C) when

B) where D) why

68. A) movement C) move

B) motivation D) motivate

69. A) come down C) come up with

B) come across D) come from

70. A) dairy C) diary

B) daily D) diagram

Part VI Translation (5 minutes) Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write you translation on Answer Sheet 2.

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71. Mrs. Smith complained to me that she often found it ____________________（与自己十六岁的女儿简直无

法沟通）.

72. ____________________（除了每周写作文外）, our English teacher assigned us eight books to read during

the summer vacation.

73. We’ve learned from reliable sources that ____________________（下学期一位以英语为母语的人将教我

们英语口语）.

74. Seeing English movies on a regular basis will not only improve your ear, ____________________（而且还

会帮助你培养说的技能）.

75. If you have any questions about these learning strategies, ____________________（请尽管问我）.