高级英语第二册试卷
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（2011--2012学年第一学期 2012 年 1月）
课程名称高级英语（一）
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I. Vocabulary(1’×30)
Directions: From the list of words at the top, select the correct word or phrase for each blank space. Use each word or phrase only once.
snapped trailed hobbled inflamed
tribulation contingent bordering upon quarters
blasts inverted sovereign testimony
slumped diatribes delayed two-pence
host room flattered belligerent
whipped cowered mummified warped
squashed contingent distinction recollections
adjunct at odds
1.20-inch-thick pines cracked like guns as the winds ________ them.
2.She grandmother carried on alone for a few bars, then her voice ________ away.
3.Janis had just one __________ reaction.
4.Long lines of women, bent double like ________ capital Ls, work their way slowly
across the fields.
5.The file of old women had ___________ past the house with their firewood.
6.The solders ________ under the weight of their packs.
7.Rejoice in hope, patient in ________.
8.It has been yielded to with an eagerness __________ passion.
9.Their minds and pens _________ against the war.
10.Especially was this true of the college ___________,whose idealism had led them to
enlist early.
11.Flaming _________ poured from their pens denouncing the materialism.
12.Many other novelists, dramatists, poets, and critics, directed sad and bitter ________ at
their native land.
13.They fought with _________.
14.To that world assembly of ___________ states, the United Nations, we renew our pledge
of support.
15.Each generation of Americans has been summoned to give __________to its national
loyalty.
16.Wind and rain now __________ the house.
17.The dog _________ with eyes closed.
18.The man’s left leg is _________ out of shape.
19.The old women are __________ with age and heat.
20.In this connection it doesn’t matter ___________ if he calls himself a socialist.
21.The black soldiers’ feet ___________into boots that looked like blocks of wood.
22.For we dare not meet a powerful challenge _________ and split asunder.
23.Especially was this true of the college _________ , whose idealism had led them to
enlist early.
24.United, there is little we cannot do in a _________of co-operative ventures.
25.When you go through the Jewish ________ you gather some idea of what the medieval
ghettoes were probably like.
26.The slightest mention of the decade brings nostalgic _________ to the middle-aged.
27.Journalism was a mere __________ to commercialism.
28.The booming of American industry no longer left ________ for the code of the Victorian
age..
29.Meanwhile, the true intellectuals were far from _________.
30.Our official reluctance to declare our status as a __________ was intolerable to many of
our citizens.
II. Rhetorical Devices(2’×10)
Directions: Point out the rhetoric devices employed in the following sentences.
31.Snow clothes the ground.
32.Several vacationers there held a hurricane party to watch the storm from their spectacular
vantage point.
33.On certain levels of the American race, indeed, there seems to be a positive libido for the
ugly, as on other and less Christian levels there is a libido for the beautiful.
34.The country itself is not uncomely.
35.Still, a white skin is always fairly conspicuous.
36.There was an audible stillness, in which the common voice sounded strange.
37.And one and all they are streaked in grime, with dead and eczematous patches of paint
peeping through the streaks.
38.Greenwich Village set the pattern.
39.…yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind’s
final war.
40.The desk telephone had a chronic attack of buzzing.
III. Paraphrasing(2’×5)
Directions: Paraphrase the following sentences.
41. Serious looking men spoke to one another as if they were oblivious of the crowds about them.
42. As you penetrate the bazaar, the noise of the entrance fades away.
43. I thought somehow I had been spared.
44. His gaze moved on to sweep the spacious, well-pointed room.
45. Well, that’s California all over.
46. The spectators chuckled and Bryan warmed to his work.
47. Mark twain honed and experimented with his new writing muscles.
48. The book “Huck Finn” presents a moving panorama for exploration of American society.
49. We shall be strengthened and not weakened in determination and in resources.
50. Let us redouble our exertions, and strike with united strength while life and power remain IV. Translation (4’×3)
Directions: Translate the following into Chinese, writing down your answers on the Answer Sheet.
51.“The King’s English” was no longer a form of what would now be regarded as racial
discrimination.
52.She was not yet of pin-up proportions, but I felt sure that time would supply the lack.
53.Words are not themselves a reality, but only representations of it.
54.There was not one that was not misshapen, and there was not one that was not shabby.
55.I award this championship only after laborious research and incessant prayer.
56.我发现琼斯先生非但不枯燥无味，而且幽默、富于激情和同情心。(far from)
57.狂风就像在身边呼啸而过的列车一样发出震耳的响声。(sound)
58.现代雕塑的引人入胜之处就在于他能激发人们的想象力。(charm)
59.我们应该把使用核武器的权利至于世界各国的绝对的管制之下。（under control）
60.他特别强调要记住学生们的名字。(make a point)
V. Reading Comprehension ( 6’× 3 )
Directions:Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the most appropriate choice. Put your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.
Many theories have been, and still are being advanced on the subject of the origins of the dog. Archaeological evidence shows that from the time that man first lived in caves and hunted of his food, the dog has formed an important and no doubt sometimes demanding part of his family life, but beyond this basic fact we are very largely dependent on speculation. Certainly the domestic dog descended from some very early form of wild dog or wolf, but which form and from what prehistoric animal remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that the dog was one of the first animals to become fully domesticated and that for many thousands of years, in return for a few relatively small favors, it has given to man the faithful affection, service and devotion that has earned it the title of “man’s best friend”.
That this friendship is indeed a long-standing and almost universal one is shown by the very earliest cultures. So attached were the ancient Egyptians to their early breeds of domesticated dog, that the death of one of these creatures was lamented with great pomp and ceremony. The body was carefully embalmed, placed in a specially constructed tomb and finally laid to rest in graveyards specifically set aside for the purpose. The Romans too, recognized the value of these devoted companions. Dogs were brought from all over the world to perform a variety of tasks at the time of the Empire; and we have only to look to mythology to witness the deference awarded by the ancient Greeks to the vigilance and dedication of the dog.
From early myths to the modern era of that intrepid film star “Lassie”, the dog features prominently in many tales of courage and selfless devotion in the service of man, of stead fastness and perseverance, of attentiveness and concern for its master. Over the years different breeds have been selectively developed to serve different purposes. The hound has been used for hunting, from prehistoric times down to the present day. The sheepdog was bred especially to the Husky dog is still used for pulling sledges and, for many years before the advent of the automobile, the dog was used in many countries for draught work. Special breeds with more than average intelligence and learning ability are today trained for police tracking work and crowd control. Guard dogs are valued for guarding large premises at night and even the domestic pet dog will usually alert the household to possible danger by barking. More recently certain breeds have been trained as guide dogs for blind people. But dogs have also been bred most popularly for companionship and as a household pet. It supplies unquestioning love and devotion where it is much needed. It brings comforts to those who are distressed, companionship
to the lonely and reliability in a world of fluctuating fortunes.
61.Which of the following statements is true?
a)The scientists are now well informed about the origin of the dog.
b)The scientists are clear that the domestic dog originated from the wolf or the
wild dog.
c)The scientists are now completely ignorant of the origin of the dog.
d)The scientists are doubtful as to whether the domestic dog descended from the wolf
or not.
62.The title of “man’s best friend” is bestowed upon the dog for
____________________
a)it is careful and prudent.
b)it is quick in response and in motion.
c)it is dedicated and faithful to him.
d)it is clever and intelligent.
63.Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage?
a)The dog was a favorite animal in ancient Egypt.
b)The dog was a favorite in ancient India.
c)The dog was a favorite animal in ancient Greece.
d)The dog was a favorite animal in the Roman Empire.
64.The Husky dog is used to ______________________________
a)hunt small animals.
b)draw sledges.
c)guide blind people.
d)guard large houses.
65.Talking about the reasons why the dog is considered as a household pet, the author
didn’t mention that______________________________________
a)it can soothe the depressed people.
b)it can accompany the lonely people.
c)it can eat up the left-over food.
d)it remains reliable no matter what happens.
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滨州学院2007－2008学年第一学期期末考试 英语专业（本）2005级《高级英语》试卷（B） （答案一律写在答题纸上，在本试卷上做答无效） I. Multiple Choice: (30%) Section 1: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part (20%). 1. The US launched military attacks on Iraq for the purpose of establishing its possession of weapons of mass destruction. A setting up B building C constructing D ascertaining 2. Artificial diamond is indistinguishable from genuine one, but much cheaper. A differential in B indifferent to C differentiable from D identical to 3. I was offered my teaching job back but I declined. Later I became a geologist for an oil company. A received B accepted C hesitated D refused 4. The glaring of the sun makes all stars invisible. A coldness B darkness C brightness D hotness 5. Tony became disdainful of his friends when he succeeded in the attempt. A scornful B proud C thankful D grateful 6. Motors and bicycles threaded their way among the throngs of people entering and leaving the market. A swarm B crowds C flock D herd 7. Police followed the would-be thieves and caught them red-handed. A enraged B likely C attempted D timid 8. The news was such a shock that it still hasn’t really sunk in yet. A collapsed B been comprehended C been soaked D been leaked 9. Shakespeare was one of the most prolific writers in England. A creative B productive C ingenious D inventive 10. The hypothesis proposed for the origin of the solar system was to be discussed this week. A protected B provoked C stated D approved 11. The buildings collapsed in the earthquake. A broke down B turned down C put down D kept down 12. Tom’s answer was equivocal whenever the teacher asked the same question of him. A identical B different C ambiguous D difficult 13. There were incessant demands for the resignation of the Georgian president from the office for his inefficient running of state affairs.