2003级新视野大学英语第一学期考试试卷(本科)(精)

2003级《新视野大学英语》第一学期考试试卷(本科试卷一

Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C, and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?

W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary.

Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place? You will read: A At the office.

B In the waiting room.

C At the airport.

D In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A “At the office” is the best answe r. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.

1. A The man. B The woman. C Carol. D None of them.

2. A She didn’t have a notebook.

B She allowed the man to look at her notebook.

C She wanted to look at the man’s notebook.

D She would mind if the man looked at her notebook.

3. A At a bank. B At a music store. C At a restaurant. DAt a library.

4. A He wants to see a film.

B He wants to know the way to the cinema.

C He has no definite idea.

D He wants to know something about the cinema.

5. A December. B September. C February. D May.

6. A The lecture is funny. B The lecture is useful.

C She doesn’t like the lecture.

D She didn’t attend the lecture.

7. A Take a walk. B Prepare a meal. C Go shopping. D Visit a friend.

8. A Yes, you must take a bus or a taxi to get there.

B No, it is within walking distance.

C No, but you’d better not walk there.

D Yes, you can never get there on foot.

9. A She’ll go to see a doctor.B She’ll bathe in the sun.

C She’ll stay at home.

D She’ll have her house repaired.

10. A He doesn’t know how to play golf.B He loves many sports.

C He has no favorite sport.

D He likes to play golf.

Section B

Directions : In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. A To their home. B To the market.

C To their field.

D To the other side of the town.

12. A To put the son on the donkey. B To give the donkey a rest.

C To ride the donkey together.

D To ask their neighbor for help.

13. A The old man and his son were walking to the river.

B The old man and his son were carrying the donkey.

C The old man and his son were walking in the town.

D The old man and his son were riding their donkey.

14. A It’s impossibl e to please everyone.

B Be good to your parents.

C Do it yourself.

D Don’t trust too many people.

Passage Two

Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. A Several weeks ago in a street. B A few months ago on a highway.

C Several years ago in a courthouse.

D A few days ago at a police station.

16. A The police officer gave him a speeding ticket.

B The police officer arrested him.

C The police officer asked him for money.

D The police officer took him to the station.

17. A He must learn to stay away from the police.

B He must take care not to drive too fast.

C He must try his best to avoid punishment.

D He must make every effort to defend himself.

Passage Three

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. A Twenty. B Twenty-two. C Twenty-three. D Twenty-five. 19. A In Japan. B In

a small town near the sea.

C In Australia.

D In his wife’s town.

20. A He thought he was still on the ship. B He was dreaming.

C He had a nightmare.

D He was very happy to be at home.

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (40 points

Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

In 1789 the US government passed a law which said that the land of the American Indians could never be taken from them without their agreement. One hundred years later, however, the Indians had only a very small part of the land that originally belonged to them. How did this great injustice occur?

After 1812 white settlers began to move west across North America. At first, the settlers and the Indians lived in peace. However, the number of settlers increased greatly every year, and slowly the Indians began to see the white settlers as a danger to their survival. To feed themselves, the settlers killed more and more wild animals. The Indians, who depended on these animals for food, had to struggle against starvation. The settlers also brought with them many diseases which were common in white society, but which were new for the Indians. Great numbers of Indians became sick and died. Between 1843 and 1854 the Indian population in one area of the country went down from 100,000 to 30,000.

More land was needed for the increasing number of white settlers. In Washington, the old respect for the rights of the Indians disappeared. The old promises to the Indians were broken; the federal government began to move groups of Indians from their original homelands to other, poorer parts of the country. Some Indians reacted angrily and

violently to this treatment. They began to attack white settlers, and the Indian War began. For thirty years, until the late 1880s, different groups of Indians fought against the injustices of the white man. They had a few famous successes, but the result of the struggle was never in doubt. There were too many white soldiers, and they were too powerful. Many Indians were killed; the survivors were moved from their homelands to different areas of the country. It was a terrible chapter in the history of a country that promised freedom and equality to everyone.

21. What is said about the land of the American Indians in the passage?

A The land of the American Indians was taken from them without their consent.

B The American Indians had very few successes in their fight against the injustice of the white man.

C The Us law about the land of the American Indians was violated as soon as it was passed.

D The American Indians have finally regained the right of their own land.

22. Why did American Indians begin to see the white settlers as a danger to them?

A They fought against any law protecting the right of Indians

B The settlers killed the animals and brought new diseases

C They took away their animals and sold them to other white people

D They made American Indians work hard without pay

23. What does t he writer mean by “ the old respect for the rights of the Indians disappeared” ?

A The government had a new respect for the rights of the Indians

B The government of the US never had any respect for the rights of the Indians

C The white settlers began to ignore the law concerning the rights of Indians

D The government began to ignore the rights of the Indians

24. The US government began to move Indians off their original land. How did the Indians react?

A They became sick and died

B They began to fight the whites

C They had to struggle against starvation

D They launched a war against the whites which lasted for a hundred years

25. What is the writer ’ s opinion about the treatment that the Indians received from the US government?

A He believes that the government always respected the rights of the Indians

B He believes that the government should pass a law to protect the Indians

C He believes that the government treated the Indians very unjustly

D He believes that the government cannot be criticized for its treatment of the Indians Passage Two

Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

In the opinion of many Americans and Europeans, we began to really explore our world only in the sixteenth century. According to them, the sailors of the ancient world did not explore distant parts of the world; they did not have the necessary knowledge or

skills for long sea journeys. However, the people who have this opinion are forgetting two important facts of history.

First, sometimes early scientists have an idea which is correct, but scientists in later centuries do not believe it. For example, about 270 BC, a Greek scientist had an idea which we all believe today: The earth moves around the sun. But for the following 1600 years scientists did not believe this. In their opinion, the sun clearly moved around the earth. They discovered the truth again only in the fifteenth century!

The second fact of history that many people forget is this: Ancient does not mean primitive. For example, the ancient Egyptians knew a great deal about the stars; they used the knowledge to find their way across the oceans. Two thousand years ago a Greek scientist who lived in Egypt calculated the distance around the earth. The results of his calculations were close the actual distance we know today! So the ancients had a great deal of scientific knowledge. They also had skills which equaled the skills of today. For example, 1300 years ago and before, fishermen in Ireland built their boats of wood and leather. Today some fishermen in Ireland still make boats of the same design. They use tools and materials which are not very different from the tools and materials which their ancestors used. Why? The ancient design of the boats is good, and with skillful sailors, these boats can sail in all kinds of weather.

Clearly, long before the sixteenth century, people had the skills, the knowledge, and the equipment which were necessary for long journeys by sea. The world did not have to wait until the sixteenth century for its first explorers!

26. Which of the following statements is consistent with the passage?

A According to the writer, we only began to really explore the world in the sixteenth century

B The ancient Egyptians had very little knowledge about the stars

C In the history of science, people sometimes have to discover a fact a second time

D The writer agrees with many Americans and Europeans except for the two facts

mentioned in the passage.

27. Why does the writer use the example of the Greek scientist who calculated the distance around the world?

A He wants to show the knowledge of ancient scientists

B He wants to give an example of something which later scientists greatly improved

C He wants to show that science has not been developing significantly

D He wants to give an example of scientific knowledge which was available to early explorers

28. The word “ primitive ” (Line 1,Paragraph 3 means____

A underestimated

B unsophisticated

C basic

D primary

29. According to the writer, why do Irish fishermen still use boats like the boats which their ancestors used 1000 years ago?

A They don’ t have the money for expensive boats

B Boats made of wood or leather are light and fast

C The necessary materials are easily available

D The design of the boats is very good

30. “ People from the ancient world sailed around Africa. They even reached America.” In your opinion, how would the writer of the passage feel about the statements?

A In his opinion, they are possible

B He does not believe them

C He has used this as an important fact to praise ancient civilization

D In his opinion, ancient explorers did not have the skills necessary for long journeys Passage Three

Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.

Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take the fact of friendshi p for granted, we often don’ t clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few, for example; the average among students is about 6 per person.

Moreover, a great many relation ships come under the general term “ friendship ” . In all cases, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of closeness between them and the reasons for their interest in each other vary greatly.

At the beginning, much depends on how people meet, and on good first impressions. As we get to know people, we consider things like age, race, looks, economic and social status, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of the greatest importance, it is more difficult to have a good relationship with people when there is a big difference in age and background.

We pay attention to actual behavior, facial expression, and the way a person speaks. Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than ordinary acquaintances. Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness, and it is because they may give the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty in making friends.

A friendly look with the wrong facial expression can turn into an unfriendly stare, and

nervousness may be wrongly understood as unfriendliness. People who do not look one in the eye are not trusted when, in fact, they simply do not have confidence.

Some relationships are a result of argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have the same ideas and beliefs, the same opinions and interests— they often talk about “ being on the same wavelength” . The more closely involved people become, the more they depend on one another. People want to do friends favors and hate to let them down. Equally, friends have to learn to make allowances for each other, to put up with annoying habits, and to accept differences in opinion. Imagine going on a long trip with someone you occasionally meet for a drink!

In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the relationship between two people. But the mutual support and understanding that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a close and lasting relationship, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class or race.

31. According to the passage, a friend is __________.

A somebody we usually take for granted

B a person with whom we often go out with

C someone with whom we occasionally go for a long trip

D not just anybody we get on well with

32. Which of the following factors does the author believe are important in developing friendship?

A Age and background.

B Economic and social position.

C Race and looks.

D Same interests and behavior.

33. The passage tells us that sometimes a face with the wrong expression could be mistaken as a sign of __________.

A Nervousness

B confidence

C unfriendliness

D distrust

34. By saying that “some relationship are a result of argument and discussion” (Line 1, Para. 5, the author means that __________.

A bad relationships are a result of argument and discussion

B connections with people can be developed through discussion and argument

C argument and discussion can lead to improving personal relationships

D arguing and discussing things will sometimes result in friendship

35. We learn from the passage that __________.

A friendship can overcome difference in experience

B there are no special ceremonies to strengthen friendship

C putting up with differences in opinion can lead to friendship

D friendship can be strengthened by smiles and soft voices

Passage Four

Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

Overhead bridges are found in many parts of Singapore, especially in places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is dangerous.

The purpose of these bridges is to enable pedestrians(行人 to cross roads safely. Overhead bridges are used in very much the same way as zebra crossings. They are more

efficient although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is inconvenient especially to older people. When pedestrians use an overhead bridge, they do not hold up traffic. However, when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help pedestrians and to keep traffic moving at the same time.

The government of Singapore has spent large sums of money building these bridges. For their own safety, pedestrians should be encouraged to use them instead of risking their lives by dashing across the road. Old people, however, may find it a little difficult climbing up and down the steps, but it still much safer than walking across the road with all the danger of moving traffic. Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose. Pedestrians, both old and young, should make it a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.

36. What is the advantage of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage?

A Taller vehicle can pass under them.

B Pedestrians can climb up and have a view of the city.

C They don’t hold up traffic and are safer for pedestrians.

D They are easier and more convenient for the pedestrians.

37. Why were overhead bridges built in Singapore by its government?

A Because they do not hold up traffic.

B Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross the road.

C Because they save money for the government.

D Because they save time for the pedestrians.

38. Which of the following is true according to this passage?

A Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy.

B Overhead bridges are found in every part of Singapore.

C Overhead bridges are found in many parts of the big cities in the world.

D Overhead bridges are only found in the capital of Singapore.

39. The expression “zebra crossings” in Paragraph 2 means ______.

A a safe place where pedestrians use to walk across a road

B a big animal covered with alternating black and white stripes in Africa

C a safe place where zebras walk around

D a safe place across a road for children to play a game

40. What is the writer’s attitude towards overhead bridges?

A It is inconvenient to older people to walk across the road.

B It is much safer though a little difficult climbing up and down the steps for pedestrians.

C Overhead bridges are more beautiful than zebra crossings.

D To build overhead bridges is the order of the government.

Part III Vocabulary and Structure

Section A (10 points

Directions :There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

41. It ’ s essential that these application forms ______ bac k as early as possible.

Amust be sent Bwill be sent Care sent Dbe sent

42. The price of beer _______ from 50 cents to $ 4 per litre during the summer season.

Aaltered Branged Cseparated Ddiffered

43. It is not polite to _______ a speaker when he is making a speech.

Ainterrupt Bcease Coppose Dinquire

44. We need an umbrella on the beach to give us some _______ at midday.

Ashadow Bshade Cshed Ddarkness

45. It is difficult to guess what her _______ to the news would be.

Areaction Bimpression Ccomment Dopinion

46. A ________ to this problem is expected to be found before long.

Aresult Bresponse Csettlement Dsolution

47. The manager lost his ________ just because his secretary was ten minutes late.

Amood Btemper Cmind Dpassion

48. Mrs Lindon has _________ that she is unable to get a job.

Asuch small education Bso little education

Ca such little education Da so small education

49. I gave him my ten old books and received a dictionary in ________.

Aexchange Bpreparation Cproposal Dproportion

50. That was one of the strangest ________ in my life.

Aincidents Baccidents Cadditions Dcoincident

51. The doctor told Penny that too much ________ to the sun is bad for the skin.

Aexposure Bextension Cexhibition Dexpansion

52. Although I like the appearance of the house, what really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful ________ through the window.

Avision Blook Cpicture Dview

53. Shelly had prepared carefully for her biology examination so that she could be sure of passing it on her first _______.

Aintention Battempt Cpurpose Ddesire

54. The lecturer spoke so fast that I found it hard to ________ what he was saying.

Atake in Btake out Ctake over Dtake up

55. The meeting ____ completely _________ hand and the police had to be sent for.

Agot … off Bgot … out of Cgot … at Dgot… in

56. I ’ ll never forget _______ you for the first time.

Ato meet Bto have met Cmeeting Dhaving to be meeting 57. Does Betty object to _______ for her every night?

Ayour waiting Bthat you wait Csince you wait Dyou to wait

58. When I caught him ________ me I stopped buying things there and started dealing with another shop.

Acheating Bcheat Cto cheat Dto be cheating 59. What you said ______ me of something I read a few years ago.

Aremembers Breminds Crecalls Dawakes

60. The fine quality of the cloth _______ its high cost.

Asuits Bjustifies Cupholds Dappeals

2003级《新视野大学英语》第一学期考试试卷(本科试卷二

系别 ______________姓名 _________________学号 ________________成绩____________ Section B (5 points

Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the word derived from the one given in brackets.

61. Our latest model should meet your ____________(require exactly.

62. Some people think that it is difficult to prove the ____________(exist of the unconscious mind.

63. The work hasn’ t been done ____________(thorough.

64. All the students without _____________(except must take the English examination.

65. She had her ears ____________(pierce so that she could wear beautiful ear-rings.

66. I will illustrate my point with a ______________(quote from Bible.

67. The young woman is in her full _______________(mature as a Shakespearean actress. 68. Swimming and mountain-climbing are his favorite _____________ (relax.

69. I’ m very _______________(envy of your success at your present job.

70. John has a(n _______________(consciously habit of biting his fingernails.

Section C (5 points

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the correct prepositions or adverbs. 71. They are taking steps to keep ____ the rabbit population.

72. She ran ____ her former husband the other day when she did some shopping downtown. 73. The music is too old-fashioned to appeal ______young people any more.

74. The occasion calls _____ a cool head.

75. The teacher has difficulty getting his meaning _____ to the students.

76. Don’ t let social activities distract you _______ your study.

77. The lonely girl is looking _____ eagerly to the date with her boyfriend.

78. We decide to go out regardless ______ the weather.

79. Though he is quite well off, he is still very frugal; he takes ____ his grandfather in that respect. 80. The scientists subjected the product ________ a number of severe tests.

Part IV. Translation (10 minutes, 10 points

81. 不管是有意识还是没意识,人们往往用眼神、面部表情、形体动作和态度表露真情,从而使他人产生包括从舒适到害怕的一连串反应。

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________________________________________________________________________ ___ 82. 这些留学生们逐渐适应了北京的气候和环境,接触到了中国的习俗和文化,并与中国学生建立了难忘的友谊。

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83. 昨天他在大街上偶遇了他儿时的好友汤姆,汤姆的巨大变化令他既感到震惊又感到尴尬。

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________________________________________________________________________ ___ 84. 不管花多少钱,我们都要尽最大努力延长这位感染艾滋病病毒的姑娘的生命。

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________________________________________________________________________ ___ 85. 在遭到持械袭击的受害者中,很少有人能够认出袭击他们的人,因为他们的注意力全集中在枪上,而不是放在持枪人上。

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________________________________________________________________________ ___ Part V. Guided Writing (10 points

Directions:For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition. The title of your composition is given. Each paragraph of your composition should use the topic ideas or sentences and include the following main ideas given in English.

The Automobile(汽车

1. Automobile has its good and bad points.

on the good side,…/flexible(灵活的/protect …from…/to please near ly every personality 2. On the bad side…

add to pollution/require the use of much land/consume gasoline

3. Many scientists are now working on the solution…

2003 级《新视野大学英语》第一学期考试试卷（本科） keys Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points 1~5. C B B A A 6~10. B A B C D PartⅡ Reading