college english
上外新版College English模拟卷4级a
SFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4) 1 College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 4)A Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Heavy Traffic. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.1.近年来，许多城市都面临交通拥挤这一问题。
2.解决的一个方法是修建更多的道路。
3.我的意见。
Heavy Traffic________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________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.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.2外教社®《大学英语》（全新版）4级学业测试Green Wave Washed Over Mainstream ShoppingResearch in Britain has shown that “green consumers” continue to flourish as a significant group amongst shoppers. This suggests that politicians who claim environmentalism is yesterday's issue may be seriously misjudging the public mood.A report from Mintel, the market research organization, says that despite recession and financial pressures, more people than ever want to buy environmentally frie ndly products and a “green wave” has swept through consumerism, taking in people previously untouched by environmental concerns. The recently published report also predicts that the process will repeat itself with “ethical” concerns, involving issues such as fair trade with the Third World and the social record of businesses. Companies will have to be more honest and open in response to this mood.Mintel‟s survey, based on nearly 1,000 consumers, found that the proportion who look for green products and are prepared to pay more for them has climbed from 53 per cent in 1990 to around 60 per cent in 1994. On average, they will pay 13 per cent more for such products, although this percentage is higher among women, managerial and professional groups and those aged 35 to 44.Between 1990 and 1994 the proportion of consumers claiming to be unaware of or unconcerned about green issues fell from 18 to 10 percent but the number of green spenders among older people and manual workers has risen substantially. Regions such as Scotland have also caught up with the south of England in their environmental concerns. According to Mintel, an image of green consumerism as associated in the past with the more eccentric members of society has virtually disappeared. The consumer research manager for Mintel, Angela Hughes, said it had become firmly established as a mainstream market. She explained that as far as the average person is concerned environmentalism has not …gone off the boil‟. In fact, it has spread across a much wider range of consumer groups, ages and occupations.Mintel‟s 1994 survey found that 13 per cent of consumers are “very dark green”, nearly always buying environmentally friendly products, 28 per cent are “dark green”, trying “as far as possible” to buy such prod ucts, and 21 per cent are “pale green” —tending to buy green products if they see them. Another 26 per cent are “armchair greens”; they said they care about environmental issues but their concern does not affect their spending habits. Only 10 per cent say they do not care about green issues.Four in ten people are “ethical spenders”, buying goods which do not, for example, involve dealings with oppressive regimes. This figure is the same as in 1990, although the number of' armchair ethical has risen from 28 to 35 per cent and only 22 per cent say they are unconcerned now, against 30 per cent in 1990. Hughes claims that in the twenty-first century, consumers will be encouraged to think more about the entire history of the products and services they buy, including the policies of the companies that provide them and that this will require a greater degree of honesty with consumers.Among green consumers, animal testing is the top issue—48 per cent said they would be deterred from buying a product if it had been tested on animals—followed by concerns regarding irresponsible selling, the ozone layer (臭氧层), river and sea pollution, forest destruction, recycling and factory farming. However, concern for specific issues is lower than in 1990, suggesting thatSFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4) 3many consumers feel that government and business have taken on the environmental agenda.1. The research findings report commercial rather than political trends. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕2. Being financially better off has made shoppers more sensitive to buying …green‟.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕3. The majority of shoppers are prepared to pay more for the benefit of the environment accordingto the research findings. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕4. Consumers‟ green shopping habits are influenced by Mintel‟s findings.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕5. Mintel has limited their investigation to professional and managerial groups. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕6. Mintel undertakes market surveys on an annual basis. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕7. People will buy any products under the name of green. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕8. Between 1990 and 1994 ________ and ________ who spend on green food increased much.9. In the past people described those who take a fancy of green products as________________.10. The amount of people who concerned about the environmental issues related to products now is_____________ those of people in 1990.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Boththe conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question therewill be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) andD), and decide which is the best answer.11. A) She liked it. B) She disliked it.C) She had no opinion. D) She hadn‟t heard about it.12. A) Wife-Husband. B) Shop assistant-Customer.C) Waitress-Customer. D) Secretary-Boss.13. A) To her brother‟s office. B) Home.C) To her friend‟s house. D) To the market.14. A) A salesman. B) A landlord.C) A teacher. D) A waiter.15. A) Twenty-five. B) Thirty-five.C) Fifteen. D) Twenty.16. A) Thursday afternoon. B) Thursday morning.C) Tuesday morning. D) Tuesday afternoon.17. A) $150. B) $200.C) $50. D) $250.18. A) A temporary job. B) A permanent job .C) Some money for the vacation. D) Some money for the university fees.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.4外教社®《大学英语》（全新版）4级学业测试19. A. They don‟t get rid of fat arms.B. They can‟t damage arm muscles.C. They aren‟t acceptable to most people.D. They can raise on e‟s blood pressure.20. A. By talking to an expert.B. By reading an article.C. By attending an exercise class.D. By listening to the radio.21. A. Exercising the entire body.B. Having your blood pressure taken daily.C. Losing weight prior to exercising.D. Weighing before each exercise session.22. A. Wearing arm weights while you are swimming.B. Walking vigorously in one place for a long time.C. Using bicycles that require you to use both your arms and legs.D. Walking slowly while swinging your arms back and forth.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The difference between the US baseball team and the Chinese one.B) Efforts taken to promote baseball in China.C) The popularity and development of baseball in China.D) The performance of US baseball team in the game last night.24. A) It has always been very popular.B) More and more people pay attention to it.C) It is the most important sport in China.D) People don't have any interest in baseball.25. A) It will win in the 2008 Olympic Games.B) It is not as mature as the US baseball team.C) It‟s the best baseball team in Asia.D) It never wins in international games.Section BDirections: 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 youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D).Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Diagnosing nearsightedness.SFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4) 5B) The case and correction of nearsightedness.C) The amazing "minus" lens.D) The working of the eye.27. A) Nearsighted people have little trouble seeing things close to them.B) Nearsightedness is usually a progressive visual problem.C) Nearsightedness is often found in school-age children.D) The “minus” lens cures the lens problem.28. A) The number of nearsighted people in the world is probably greater than the number ofdiagnosed cases.B) The brain is incapable of picking up images that form in front of the retina (视网膜).C) Eventually, nearsighted people lose the ability to see at close distances.D) The “minus” l ens is very expensive.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Wink. B) Nod. C) Gesture. D) Writing.30. A) Picture signs. B) Braille. C) Body language. D) Signal flags.31. A) There are many forms of communication.B) Verbalization is the most common form of communication.C) The deaf and mute use an oral form of communication.D) Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The workers on the underground platforms were replaced by machines.B) It became the first completely automatic railway in the world.C) A completely automatic line was added to its network.D) Its trains became computer-controlled.33. A) A platform worker. B) The command.C) A computer spot. D) A machine.34. A) To drive the train after it is started automatically.B) To start the train and to drive it when necessary.C) To take care of the passengers on the train.D) To send commanding signals to the command spot.35. A) It will stop automatically.B) It will move on at the same speed.C) It will gradually slow down.D) It will keep a safe distance from the other trains.6外教社®《大学英语》（全新版）4级学业测试Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read forthe second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with theexact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are requiredto fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact wordsyou have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when thepassage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There is a time when job (36) _____________ simply wrote letters of application. “Just put down your name, (37) _____________, age and whether you have passed any (38)_____________”, was about the average level of advice offered to young people (39) ______________ for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the (40) _______________. And in those days of full employment the (41)______________ worked. The letter proved that you could write and were (42)______________ for work. Your eager face and (43)____________ replies did the rest.Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called for. (44)__ _____________________________________. It might be called the aggressive approach.(45)_________________________________________________________. Or it might be some special feature specially designed for the job in view.There is no doubt, however, that (46) _________________________________________________ __________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: 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. Readthe passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Major tourist attractions include large cities, seashores areas in warm climates and ski 47 . Indeed, it seems that almost any place can become a tourist 48 as long as it is different from the place where the traveler usually lives. Paris may not be a tourist attraction to a Parisian, but for a New Yorker, it may have many 49 . People travel for any number of reasons, and there are numerous attractions that 50 to a wide variety of tastes.In addition to being major business centers, the large cities offer attractions and entertainment for all kinds of people. Cultural events occur 51 including theatrical and operatic 52 , concerts, ballet, and art exhibitions, to name a few. At the 53 end of the scale, there is a greatSFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4)7variety of night life in urban centers to choose from, and there is also a wide selection of restaurants. Shopping is an attraction for many visitors, whether in the great department stores of New York and Tokyo or in the boutiques (流行小店)of Paris and London. The big cities also offer a unique atmosphere and history. The flower vendors and cable cars of San Francisco are part of the unusual atmosphere of that city. And in Paris, the Louvre is not only a museum, but also the 54 of important events in French history.One of the advantages of the big cities is their ability to 55 large numbers of tourists. These cities have an existing infrastructure (基础设施)that is capable of caring for the needs of millions of people; and many of the attractions that tourists visit have been developed primarily for the benefit of the inhabitants. Therefore, tourism is an economic plus for many big cities because it increases income from existing 56 , both public and private.Section BDirections: 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) andD). You should decide on the best choice.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.What might driving on an automated highway be like? The answer depends on what land of system is ultimately adopted. Two distinct types are on the drawing board. The first is a special purpose lane system, in which certain lanes are reserved for automated vehicles. The second is a mixed traffic system: fully automated vehicles would share the road with partially automated or manual driven cars. A special purpose lane system would require more extensive physical modifications to existing highways, but it promises the greatest gains in freeway capacity.Under either scheme, the driver would specify the desired destination, furnishing this information to a computer in the car at the beginning of the trip or perhaps just before reaching the automated highway. If a mixed traffic system way was in place, automated driving could begin whenever the driver was on suitably equipped roads. If special purpose lanes were available, the car could enter them and join existing traffic in two different ways. One method would use a special onramp. As the driver approached the point of entry for the highway, devices installed on8外教社®《大学英语》（全新版）4级学业测试the roadside would electronically check the vehicle to determine its destination and to ascertain that it had the proper automation equipment in good working order. Assuming it passed such tests, the driver would then be guided through a gate and toward an automated lane. In this case, the transition from manual to automated control would take place on the entrance ramp. An alternative technique could employ conventional lanes, which would be shared by automated and regular vehicles. The driver would steer onto the highway and move in normal fashion to a “transition”lane. The vehicle would then shift under computer control onto a lane reserved for automated traffic. (The limitation of these lanes to automated traffic would, presumably, be well respected, because all trespassers (非法进入者) could be swiftly identified by authorities.) Either approach to joining a lane of automated traffic would harmonize the movement of newly entering vehicles with those already traveling. Automatic control here should allow for smooth merging without the usual uncertainties and potential for accidents. And once a vehicle had settled into automated travel, the driver would be free to release the wheel, open the morning paper or just relax.57. We learn from the first paragraph that two systems of automated highways____.A) are being planned B) are being modifiedC) are now in wide use D) are under construction58. A special purpose lane system is probably advantageous in that ______.A) it would require only minor changes to existing highwaysB) it would achieve the greatest highway traffic efficiencyC) it has a lane for both automated and partially automated vehiclesD) it offers more lanes for automated vehicles59. Which of the following is TRUE about driving on an automated highway?A) Vehicles traveling on it are assigned different lanes according to their destinations.B) A car can join existing traffic any time in a mixed lane system.C) The driver should inform his car computer of his destination before driving onto it.D) The driver should share the automated lane with those of regular vehicles.60. We know from the passage that a car can enter a special purpose lane______.A) by smoothly merging with cars on the conventional laneB) by way of a ramp with electronic control devicesC) through a specially guarded gateD) after all trespassers are identified and removed61. When driving in an automated lane, the driver_______.A) should harmonize with newly entering carsB) doesn‟t have to rely on his computer systemC) should watch out for potential accidentsD) doesn‟t have to hold on to the steering wheelPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.SFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4)9The process of perceiving other people is rarely translated (to ourselves or others) into cold, objective terms. “She was 5 feet 8 inches tall, had had fair hair, and wore a colored skirt.” More often, we try to get inside the other person to pinpoint his or her attitudes, emotions, motivations, abilities, ideas and characters. Furthermore, we sometimes behave as if we can accomplish this difficult job very quickly—perhaps with a two-second glance.We try to obtain information about others in many ways. Berger suggests several methods for reducing uncertainties about others: watching, without being noticed, a person interacting with others, particularly with others who are known to you so you can compare the observed person‟s behavior with the known others‟ behavior, observing a person in a situation where social behavior is relatively unrestrained or where a wide variety of behavioral responses are called for, deliberately structuring the physical or social environment so as to observe the person‟s responses to specific stimuli; asking people who have had or have frequent contact with the person about him or her; and using various strategies in face-to-face interaction to uncover information about another person—questions, self-disclosures(自我表露), and so on. Getting to know someone is a never-ending task, largely because people are constantly changing and the methods we use to obtain information are often imprecise. You may have known someone for ten years and still know very little about him. If we accept the idea that we won‟t ever fully know another person, it enables us to deal more easily with those things that get in the way of accurate knowledge such as secrets and deceptions. It will also keep us from being too surprised or shocked by seemingly inconsistent behavior. Ironically, those things that keep us from knowing another person too well (e.g., secrets and deceptions) may be just as important to the development of a satisfying relationship as the things that enable us to obtain accurate knowledge about a person (e.g., disclosures and truthful statements).62.The word “pinpoint” (Line 3, Para. 1) basically means______.A) appreciate B) obtain C)interpret D) identify63. What do we learn from the first paragraph?A) People are better described in cold, objective terms.B) The difficulty of getting to know a person is usually underestimated.C) One should not judge people by their appearances.D) One is usually subjective when assessing other people‟s personality.64.It can be inferred from Berger‟s suggestions that ______.A) people do not reveal their true self on every occasionB) in most cases we should avoid contacting the observed person directlyC) the best way to know a person is by making comparisonsD) face-to-face interaction is the best strategy to uncover information about a person65. In developing personal relationships, secrets and deceptions, in the author‟s opinion, are_____.A) personal matters that should be seriously dealt withB) barriers that should be done away withC) as significant as disclosures and truthful statementsD) things people should guard against10外教社®《大学英语》（全新版）4级学业测试66. The author‟s purpose in writing the passage is ______.A) to give advice on appropriate conduct for social occasionsB) to provide ways of how to obtain information about occasionsC) to call the reader‟s attention to the negative side of people‟s charactersD) to discuss the various aspects of getting to know peoplePart 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 thatbest fits into the passage.SFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4)11Part VI Translation ( 5 minutes）Directions:Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.87. The automobile industry has been regarded as one of _________________________(最赚钱的产业) of the twentieth century.88. Today, ___________________________ (由于生性好奇)，we are still trying to do the same. Butthe global village is a world of limitless possibilities, and we can never achieve our aim.89. He was a tiny little fellow, not much more than five feet four in height. He was always neatlyand quiet dressed _______________（符合他的年龄）and station.90. It _____________________ (碰巧是) a winter China was hit with one of the worst snowstormsin years. Many places were seriously affected by snowstorms.91. It is not only the better living standard. ___________________________ (吸引移民前来美国) isthe essential characteristic of American culture: the chance to try.12外教社®《大学英语》（全新版）4级学业测试KeyPart I WritingHeavy TrafficIn recent years many cities are faced with the problem of heavy traffic. People have to waste more time on their way home or to work and even might be involved in an accident. With the development of industry and population expansion, this problem becomes more and more serious.One solution is to lay down more roads. The solution has many advantages. For example, it can efficiently decrease the number of buses and trucks in many main streets. But it will take up so much land that crowded cities become even more crowded. Another solution is to open more bus lines. If more bus lines should be opened up, the number of bicycles and cars in the main streets would be greatly decreased. But the disadvantage of this solution is that many people would not feel so convenient as they used to.In my opinion, the right solution to the problem is the combination of the two, that is, to lay down more roads in spacious areas and to open up more bus lines in downtown areas.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1.Y2. N3. Y4. NG5. N6. NG7. N8.older people, manual workers9.eccentric members10.lower thanPart III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. B 12. B 13. D 14. B 15. A16. A 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. B21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25.BSection B26. B 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. B31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. ASection C36. seekers 37. address 38. examinations 39. applying40. interview 41. technique 42. available 43. intelligent44. The advice then was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest.45. Your search is over and I am the person you‟ve been waiting for.46. it is the increasing number of applicants with university education at all points in the processof engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the resume.SFLEP College English (New Edition) Achievement Test (Band 4)13 Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section A47. H 48. K 49. C 50. L 51. I52. B 53. E 54. N 55. D 56. ASection B57. A 58. B 59. C 60. B 61. D62. D 63. B 64. A 65. C 66. DPart V Cloze67. C 68. B 69. B 70. A 71. D72. A 73. D 74. A 75. B 76. D77. B 78. C 79. C 80. A 81. D82. A 83. A 84. D 85. D 86. BPart VI Translation87.the most lucrative industries88.being curious by nature89. in accordance with his age90. happened to be91.what attracts immigrants to America。
college English unit 2
The ancient cities of Three-Star Mound(三星堆), Baodun（宝墩）, and Yufu（鱼凫） were destroyed by unexpected floods of Minjiang. And they vanished for 4,000 to 5,000 years. 著名的三星堆，宝墩，鱼凫等古 城都是遭受岷江措不及防的洪水 而突然消失4，5000千年。
abundant：丰富的。 luxurious：奢侈的，豪华的。
Here are endless stretches of snow and grassland that nurture bountiful water. 这里还有千里冰雪，万顷草地。 他们为岷江涵养了丰富的水源。
end· less：无止尽的，没有终点的。 Stretch：伸出，延伸。
今为止我国信史中已知的最早的文明
Three-Star Mound 三星堆
Three-Star Mound 三星堆
Three-Star Mound 三星堆
Three-Star Mound 三星堆
Three-Star Mound 三星堆
Baodun 宝墩
宝墩遗址以在成都平原上相继发现的新津宝 墩村、都江堰芒城村、崇州双河村和紫竹村、 郫县古城村、温江鱼凫村等六座史前遗址群 为代表。当时，古人的生产工具主要是石器， 也能制作陶器了，主要有绳纹花边陶、敞口 圈足尊、喇叭口高领罐、宽沿平地尊为标志。 对上述６座古城的发掘与研究证明：它们与 三星堆遗址的第一期属于同期文化，它不仅 大大丰富了三星堆一期的文化内涵，能够再 细分为若干期，并且可与以三星堆古城为代 表的夏商时期的三星堆文化或古蜀文明相衔 接。于是按考古学文化命名规则被称为“宝 墩文化”。
上外新版College English模拟卷2、4级C
65316426.doc 1 College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 2)C Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On the Internet to a reader at your age but with little knowledge of the advantages anddisadvantages of the Internet. You should write at least 120 words following the outlinegiven below in Chinese.1.目前Internet在我们生活中的地位。
2.Internet在我们生活中有利和不利的方面。
3.结论：我们对Internet应该采取什么样的态度。
On the Internet________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________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.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Play with mother is key to children‘s success (Mother who did badly at school can still boost their young children‘s academic performance with stimulating activities at home). Mother‘s (rather than father‘s) own educational achievements have long been thought to be the key to children‘s progress at school. But government-funded research suggests that mothers can compensate for their lack of exam success if they offer their under-fives activities linked to literacy and numeracy.Researchers from Oxford, Cardiff and London universities, who measured the attainments of65316426.doc 2more than 2,000 children at the ages of three and five, found that their mothers‘education is important in accounting for differences between children. But what the mother did with the child was even more important. Those who talked frequently to their children, who played games with numbers and letters, read to them, took them to the library and taught them songs and nursery rhymes had a significant effect on their attainment both at the ages of three and five. Professor Pam Sammons of London University‘s Institute of Education, said, ―Children‘s progress is not completely determined by social disadvantages. What parents do with children is critically important. Parents who have no educational qualifications can still do many things to help their children. We need to encourage parents, particularly younger ones, to play with children and to talk to them.Sammons said the findings emphasized the importance of policies for supporting families of under-threes, for example, the government‘s Sure Start program. MPs on the Select Committee for Education are investigating early years education. Ministers have provided a nursery, playgroup or school place for every four-year-old, but critics say that too many children are now in school reception classes, which are not equipped for them. There are more staff workers for each child in nurseries than in reception classes. The researchers, comparing children‘s achievements in math and literacy, found that playgroups and private day nurseries tended to do much less well than nursery schools, which combined education, day care and reception classes.This research is consistent with previous studies that show the benefit of mother play in other areas such as in a child‘s creativity and social development using other devices such as music and toys. Music helps children connect the outer world of movement and sound with the inner world of feelings and observations. Children learn music the same way they learn language – by listening and imitating. Finger play promotes language development, motor skills and coordination, as well as self-esteem. Young children are proud when they sing a song and can do the accompanying finger movements. Listening to music also teaches important pre-reading skills. As youngsters use small drums or other percussion instruments (homemade or store-bought), they can play the rhythmic pattern of words.Babies become social beings through watching their parents, and through interacting with them and the rest of the family and later with others. It is a crucial time to begin teaching by example how people should behave toward one another. Toys that help babies with social development are stuffed animals, animal mobiles and dolls. Even very small babies can socialize with them. The infant will often converse with animal prancing on the crib bumpers or revolving on a mobile. Later, books and opportunities for make-believe and dress-up play also help children to develop social skills.In the beginning, babies‘ hand movements are totally random. But within a few months those tiny hands will move with more purpose and control. A mother has a particularly important role in the development of purposeful movement by giving her baby‘s hands plenty freedom; rather than keeping them swaddled or tucked under a blanket (except outdoor in cold weather). Researchers suggest providing a variety of objects that are easy for small hands to pick up and manipulate, and that don‘t require fine dexterity. And since young babies usually won‘t grasp objects that are directly in front of them, a mother should offer these objects from the side.Researchers suggest that mother give babies ample opportunity for ―hands-on‖ experience with the following:Rattles that fit small hands comfortably. Those with two handles or grasping surfaces allow a baby to pass them from hand to hand, an important skill, and those that baby can put their mouth on will help bring relief when teething begins.65316426.doc 3They also suggest mothers use cradle gyms (they fit across a carriage, playpen or crib) that have a variety of parts for baby to grab hold of, spin, pull and poke. Beware of those, however, with strings more than six inches long, and take any gym down once your baby is able to sit up.Another useful play device is an activity board that requires a wide range of hand movements to operate, many of which your baby won‘t be able to intentionally maneuver for a while, but some of which even a young infant can set in motion accidentally with a swipe of a hand or foot. Besides the spinning, dialing, pushing, and pressing skills these toys encourage, they also teach the concept of cause and effect.1.Mothers, either well-educated or badly-educated, can help their young children succeedacademically.2.Young babies at all ages benefit from mothers who talk and play games with them.3.Even if a mother has no educational qualifications, she should play and talk with her child.4.There is no shortage of nurseries, playgroup or school places.5.Listening to music can teach children important pre-reading skills.6.Babies can move their tiny hands within a few months after they are born.7.If you give an object to a baby you‘d better not offer it from the side of the baby.1.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕2.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕3. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕4.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕5.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕6. 〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕7.〔Y〕〔N〕〔NG〕8. A play device that helps children to understand the cause and effect of movement is the____________.9. Babies learn how to develop social behavior by playing with ____________.10. Research shows that learning music and a language are similar in that they both involve____________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there willbe a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer.11. A) He is surprised. B) He can‘t help him.C) He doesn‘t understand her. D) He is angry.12. A) On vocation. B) On business.C) Receiving treatment at the hospital. D) Studying hard at home.13. A) A quarter to nine. B) Half past eight.C) Twenty minutes ago. D) Ten minutes ago.14. A) She should come back on Friday to take the test.65316426.doc 4B) She had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.C) She ought to take the test with another driving officer.D) She can take another driving test.15. A) She wants to change her apartment.B) Her new apartment is close to the supermarket.C) Her new apartment is very beautiful.D) She can‘t see the beautiful view of the city.16. A) If the man is late. B) A good place to shop.C) If the man‘s wife is at home. D) If the man needs a ride.17. A) The man is on his way to a petrol station nearby.B) The man is driving and he has used up his petrol.C) The man has lost his way because there is no petrol station nearby.D) The man is waiting for another driver who will take him to a petrol station nearby.18. A) The novel wasn‘t that difficult to read.B) She couldn‘t remember the author‘s name.C) There were many funny characters.D) She read it a long time ago.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) One week. B) One month.C) Two months. D) Half a year.20. A) She has no time during weekdays.B) She has no time during weekends.C) The symptoms disappear on weekends.D) Both A and C.21. A) The woman has bought a new house.B) The woman‘s company has moved to a new building.C) The woman‘s family has moved to a new building.D) Nothing special.22. A) Take some good medicine.B) Quit the job.C) Write a complaint to the owner of the building.D) There is no way out.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Flying like a bird.B) Going back in time and meet Mozart.C) Winning the gold medal in the pole vaulting at the Olympic Games.D) Walking on the moon.24. A) Driving sports cars. B) Flying planes.C) Fighting an enemy. D) All of the above.65316426.doc 525. A) Cars will be designed and tested as ―virtual‖ machines first.B) Architects will be able to build ―virtual‖buildings which they can walk around andinspect.C) In hundreds of ways.D) All of the above.Section BDirections: 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 youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D).Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Olympic athletes in training. B) City lifeguards.C) Students who are poor runners. D) Students taking a fitness test.27. A) There is a single timed test.B) There are two parts to the test.C) There will be four tests.D) If the test is less than one minute, there will only be one test.28. A) Run less than one minute on both runs combined.B) Run less than two minutes on one run.C) Run less than one minute on one run.D) Run less than seven minutes altogether.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Physical therapy equipment. B) Nuclear medicine room.C) A new operation room. D) A restaurant.30. A) It is a simple room.B) It will handle most of the likely cases.C) It is very sophisticated.D) It will include a maternity ward.31. A) They will all be doctors.B) They will all be educated.C) The employees will benefit the local economy.D) The employees will be the best in the industry.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Energy conservation.65316426.doc 6B) Transportation of the future.C) Strip cities.D) Advantages of air transportation over railroads.33. A) On short trips. B) On long trips.C) When flying over cities. D) When flying at high altitudes.34. A) It uses nuclear energy.B) It rests on a cushion of pressurized air.C) It flies over magnetically activated tracks.D) It uses a device similar to a jet engine.35. A) They are subject to fires.B) They become less fuel efficient.C) They produce too much noise.D) They have trouble staying on the tracks.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read forthe second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with theexact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required tofill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words youhave just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when thepassage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Reuben Mattus, a young entrepreneur with a (36)______________ for quality and a vision for creating the finest ice cream, worked in his mother‘s ice cream business selling fruit ice and ice cream pops from a horse (37)______________ wagon in the bustling streets of the Bronx, New York. To produce the finest ice cream (38)______________, he insisted on using only the finest, purest ingredients.The family business grew and (39)______________ throughout the 1930‘s, 40‘s and 50‘s, and by 1961 Mr. Mattus (40)______________ to form a new company dedicated to his ice cream vision. He called his new brand Häagen-Dazs, to (41)______________ an aura of the old-world (42) ______________ and craftsmanship to which he remained dedicated.Häagen-Dazs started out with only three flavors: vanilla, (43)______________ and coffee. (44) ________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________. His unique ice cream recipes included dark chocolate from Belgium and hand picked vanilla beans from Madagascar, creating distinctive and indulgent taste experiences.(45)_________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________. At first, it was only available at gourmet shops in New York City, but soon distribution expanded throughout the east coast of the U.S. Then in 1976, Mr. Mattus‘ daughter Doris opened the first Häagen-Dazs shop. (46)________________________________________________________________________65316426.doc 7 _________________________________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: 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. Readthe passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.A new study says walking is just as (47) as more difficult exercise in reducing the risk of heart disease in women. It suggests that even (48) amounts of exercise can be good for women‘s health. Federal researchers in the United States (49) the study. The research is part of the federal government‘s Women‘s Health Initiative. Researchers are studying many health questions important to older women.The researchers (50) almost 74,000 women during a six-year period. The women were between the ages of 50 and 79. They answered questions about their activity (51) . The researchers divided the women into five groups, from the (52) activity to the most activity.The study found that fast walking for about two-and-one-half hours a week cut the risk of heart disease (53) one-third. This good effect was about the same in women who spent an (54) amount of time doing more difficult exercise. The good effects (55) as the women spent more time and energy taking part in such exercises.The study also found that sitting in a chair for at least sixteen hours each day could increase the risk of heart disease (56) a person exercised or not. The results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.Section BDirections: 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) and D).You should decide on the best choic.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.The human brain has two sides, and each side has different work to do.The left side of the brain controls language and number; it analyses and reasons. The right side65316426.doc 8controls our imagination; it controls our appreciation of music and our sense of rhythm. It is the right side of our brain which daydreams.Great artists and great scientists are similar. They both use the two sides of their brains. It is well-known that Albert Einstein (1879 –1955), as a great scientist, also enjoyed art, playing the violin and sailing. Einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from analysis, reason and language. He said that written and spoken words were not important in his thinking. The story goes that Einstein was daydreaming one summer‘s day while sitting on a hill. He imagined he was riding on sunbeams to the far distance of the universe. Then he found that he had returned to the sun. So he realized that the universe must curve. He got this idea by using his imagination. He then used the left side of brain to apply analysis, number and reason. And finally he used language to explain it.Traditional, established education in schools encourages us to use the left side of our brains. Language, number, analysis and reason are given more importance in our schools than imagination and daydreaming. However, we are encouraged to hop when we have two perfectly good legs! Then why don‘t we give more value to visual thinking?In fact, we all need both sides of our brains. We need to use our imaginations to think of solutions to problems and to enjoy emotional and artistic experiences. And we need to be logical and to be able to analyze and organize in order to survive day by day.57. According to the passage, the left side of the brain ________.A) controls language and numberB) controls our imaginationC) daydreamsD) controls our sense of rhythm58. What does the author want to show by using the example of Einstein?A) Great scientists are also great artists.B) The left side of Einstein‘s brain is very powerful.C) Einstein is a genius whose two sides of the brain are strong.D) The two sides of the brain are equally important.59. What do we learn about Einstein from the passage?A) He could play the violin well.B) He said his scientific discoveries are acquired by analysis rather than by daydreaming.C) He was the first person to discover the track of the sun.D) He was disgusted at language.60. What does the author mean by saying ―we are encouraged to hop when we have two perfectlygood legs‖ (Para. 4) ?A)We needn‘t hop because we are healthy.B)Only those who have something wrong in their legs can be encouraged to hop.C)It‘s foolish of us to hop when we have two perfectly good legs.D)We should use both sides of the brain.61. The author believes that the right side of our brain is as important as the left side because65316426.doc 9________.A) it controls our appreciation of music and sense of rhythmB) it enables us to make scientific discoveriesC) it is more important to analyze and organize in order to surviveD) the imaginations may provide solutions to problems and enable us to enjoy emotional andartistic experiencesPassage TwoQuestion 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to provide as their behavior can sometimes be irritating. If they get excited or upset then they may become more difficult to look after. Although sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best to be patient and not to get upset yourself. You should always encourage old people to do as much as possible for themselves but be ready to lend a helping hand when necessary.Failing memory makes it difficult for the person to recall all the basic kinds of information we take for granted. The obvious way to help in this situation is to supply the information that is missing and help them make sense of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide information but remember to keep it simple and straightforward.―Good morning, Mum. This is Fiona, your daughter. It is eight o‘clock, so if you get up now, we can have breakfast downstairs.‖When the elderly person makes confused statements e.g. about going out to his or her old employment or visiting a dead relative, correct in a calm matter-of-fact fashion: ―You don‘t work in the office any more. You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?‖We rely heavily on the information provided by signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers. These assist us to organize and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these aids all the time to compensate for their poor memory. Encourage them to use reminder boards or diaries for important coming events and label the contents of different cupboards and drawers. Many other aids such as information cards, old photos, scrap books, and addresses or shopping list could help in individual case.62. Why can‘t we always keep calm in front of old people?A)Because old people sometimes annoy us.B)Because old people sometimes don‘t understand us.C)Because we are sometimes in a bad mood.D)Because we are sometimes in a hurry.63. What happens to elderly people‘s memory according to the passage?A)Their memory becomes worse and recalls basic things as granted.B)Their memory becomes worse and can‘t remember basic things.C)They can‘t remember their failures.D)They can only remember past failures.64. Paragraph 3 gives an example illustrating ________.65316426.doc10A)how to provide simple, direct informationB) a daughter‘s care for her motherC) a daughter‘s duty to her motherD)the right procedure of helping the old65. Why are old people encouraged to use diaries?A)Because diaries can replace reminder boarders.B)Because diaries are the best way to record important events.C)Because diaries help make up for poor memory.D)Because diaries can label the contents of cupboards.66. What is the main idea of the passage?A)What happens to old people with failing memory.B)How to help old people with failing memory.C)Why old people have poor memory.D)How to improve bad memory.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 thatbest fits into the passage.65316426.doc 11Part VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions:Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.87. After finishing her homework, Mary ______________________________ (发现教室里只剩下自己一个人).88. After working for IBM for ten years, Fiona felt ____________________________ (是时候自己创业了).89. She _________________ (一直在等待良机) until she could tell her children the truth.90. John sat quietly for hours staring into the distance until his mother‘s voice __________________________ (让他回过神来).91. _________________________ (假定吸烟者的确看到了警告标示), I doubt they‘ll take anynotice.65316426.doc 12Key to Achievement TestI．Part I WritingOn the InternetWith the birth of the Internet, people‘s lives have been totally changed. In fact, the Internet is becoming a dominant element in modern life.The advantages of the Internet are very prominent. First, it can transmit information with surprising speed, and thus distances have been shortened. Second, with the Internet, life has become clearer. On-line chatting and various kinds of news give us access to knowledge from every corner of the world. Third, the Internet has completely changed people‘s mode of living. For example, on-line shopping, both convenient and cheap, is becoming more and more popular.However, the Internet has also brought some problems. First, its surprising speed can promote the spread of viruses as well. And virtual space has also provided opportunities for criminal activities. Third, many young people spend time on the Internet which should be devoted to homework.Overall, just as a coin has two sides, the Internet has both good and bad influences. Used wisely, the Internet will contribute to a brilliant future for us.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1.Y2. NG3. Y4. N5. Y6. NG7. N8.activity board9.toys10.listening and imitatingPart III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A16. D 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. D21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. DSection B26. D 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. B31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. DSection C36. passion 37. drawn 38. available 39. prospered40. determined 41. convey 42. traditions 43. chocolate44. But Mr. Mattus‘ p assion for quality soon took him to the four corners of the globe.45. The Häagen-Dazs brand quickly developed a loyal following. Its early success was created byword of mouth and praise.65316426.doc 1346. It was an immediate success, and its popularity led to a rapid expansion of Häagen-Dazsshops across the country.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section A47. E 48. H 49. L 50. K 51. C52. G 53. A 54. D 55. I 56. MSection B57. A 58. D 59. A 60. D 61. D62. A 63. B 64. A 65. C 66. BPart V Cloze67. B 68. D 69. B 70. C 71. C72. D 73. B 74. A 75. D 76. D77. A 78. C 79. C 80. A 81. D82. C 83. B 84. A 85. B 86. CPart VI Translation87.found herself left alone in the classroom88.it was time to strike out on her own89.was biding her time90.brought him back to earth91.Assuming (that) smokers do see the warning signs65316426.doc 14Tapescript of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there willbe a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer.11. W: I‘d like to send a card to my mother for Mother‘s Day.M: Oh, I didn‘t know you had that tradition in your country.Q: What does the man imply?12. W: Hi, Peter, good to see you again. So you‘re back at school now?M: I‘m still recovering, so I‘m taking only two classes for the time being.Q: What probably has the man been doing?13. W: Have Mike and Mary left for school yet? It‘s quarter to nine now.M: Mike left at 8:15 am, and Mary hurried off 20 minutes later.Q: What time did Mary leave for school?14. W: Get out? Does this mean I didn‘t pass the test?M: Look, Mrs. Brown. I‘m driving back to the office. Could you do me a favor? When you come back to take the test again, plan on coming on Friday. It‘s my day off.Q: What does the man mean?15. M: Does Jane like her new apartment?W: She says the view of the city from the twentieth floor is beautiful, but she is afraid of the elevator. She wants to change to another floor.Q: What do we know about Jane?16. W: Do you need a lift home today?M: No, my wife is coming with the car late in the afternoon. So we can do some shopping.Q: What does the woman want to know?17. M: Excuse me, could you tell me if there‘s a petrol station near here?W: You seem to have run out of petrol, don‘t you? But I‘m afraid there is n‘t any petrol station nearby.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18. M: How did you finish that long novel so fast?W: It was fun to read, but what was hard was remembering all the characters‘ names.Q: What does the woman mean?Now you’ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Good morning, Doctor.。
中国的大学英语教育（CollegeEnglishteachinginChina）_大学英语作文
中国的大学英语教育(College English teaching in China)中国的大学英语教育(college english teaching in china)much has been discussed recently on english teaching at college, someone says that it is a total failure. to some extent , it is reasonable to say so, for after ten-year english learning, most graduates can't properly communicate with foreigners, nor can we translate between languages, let alone write in english. where are the problem?to begin with, english teaching at college, to a great extent, teacher-centerde, turning a language class into an information class. it is still very common in the classroom that the teacher explains every language point in detail, while students take notes all the time.secondly, culture is neglected in english teaching because of poor text design. some redundant unrealistic materials and a great deal or grammar and structure exercises in the text lead to students memorizing a large vocabulary and a lot of english rules. few students know how , when and where to use them.finally, test-oriented education, in a sense, misleads and impedes college english teaching in china. for example, colege english test band four or six is so overemphasized in some colleges that teachers teach to the test, sacrificing learning for the sake of test results, and students only learn to pass the examination. as a result ,students actual language competence is weakened though the passing rate has increased.in conclusion, chinese english teaching is to be reformed. students should be centered on , culture knowledge ,should be introduced in language teaching , and examination should be dealt with appropiately.。
大学英语考试CollegeEnglishTest
College English Test---Band T wo ---考试时间：120分钟试卷总分：100分学习中心层次姓名学号成绩__________Part I Vocabulary and Structure (25%)Directions: There are 50 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 centre.1. Y ou’re not required to commit yourself __B____ you know what the invitation is for.A) after B) until C) for D) as2. The invitation __C____ to be something you’d hate to do.A) turns up B) turns off C) turns out D) turns on3. Wired life has also brought about growing concern __A____ privacy.A) regarding B) regards C) as regard D) with regard4. __C____ the cold wind, the went out without their coats.A) In spite B) Spite of C) Despite of D) Despite5. The ability of remain anonymous ___D___ a kind of cheating.A) lead to B) leading to C) leaded to D) leads to6. How did you ___B___ the name Amazon? I mean it has that big, rough sound to it.A) come up with B) put up withC) catch up with D) keep up with7. He has planned for his eldest son to _A__ his business when he is 65.A) take over B) take up C) take in D) take out8. In this university, you will meet some outstanding ___A_____.A) scholars B) scholarship C) sock D) mark9. Every advance in communications technology is a _B__ to the intimacy of human interaction.A) set back B) setback C) take over D) overtake10. It’s their _B__ consequences that make me cringe.A) unintended B) careless C) uninteresting D) restless11. Would you mind __B__ him that his order will be ready on Thursday and asking him to call me any time before lunch.A) to tell B) telling C) tell D) told12. We are fortunate to have this beautiful _C__ to accommodate very special guests from Miami.A) facility B) device C) equipment D) instrument13. Communicating by phone is a skill you need both at home and __C__ the job.A) at B) in C) during D) on14. Now, telephone makes people sitting next to you __A___ absent.A) feel B) to feel` C) felt D) feeling15. Why is it that __C___ connected we get, ____ disconnected I feel?A) neither…nor B) either…orC) the more…the more D) not only…but also16. The questions is __A__ American and European companies understand the Russian business environment.A) that B) whether C) as D) why17. There are many non-smoking rooms __C__ in our hotel.A) visible B) invisible C) available D) unavailable18. If I were you, I __C__ the job.A) accept B) would have acceptedC) would accept D) had accepted19. I escaped but _A__ myself into an even worse situation for I chose what seemed to be the best restaurant in Toledo.A) projected B) promoted C) provided D) promised20. The waiter handed me a menu which _B__ a choice of five soups.A) afforded B) offered C) observed D) stressed21. The office he worked for was shut down, _C___ he returned to his hometown.A) however B) otherwise C) whereupon D) whereas22. The policeman on duty asked the boy _D___ why he was standing there.A) obviously B) absolutely C) anxiously D) suspiciously23. He was caught by the policeman __C__ a gun at his manager.A) to point B) pointed C) pointing D) point24. Jack has a strong desire to succeed _A__ the negotiation.A) in B) for C) to D) with25. China and India _C__ 40% of the world’s populationA) present B) represent C) stand D) preserve26. The painting is a copy; __D_ is in New Y ork.A) the origin B) the source C) the resource D) the original27. This style _B__ in Germany in the 17th Century.A) flourished B) fashioned C) blossomed D) bloomed28. Now she ___B____ to do whatever she can for him.A) makes B) longs C) waits D) takes29. _C__ emergency, please dial the alarm number 110.A) For fear that B) Worry that C) In case of D) In case30. __A_ departure, please switch off /turn off the air-conditioner.A) Upon B) Along C) When D) As31. My brother tried his best to think, but nothing _B__ in his memory.A) flourished B) stirred C) expand D) spurred32. The chairman will now _A__ the meeting.A) address B) represent C) express D) admit33. The children were waiting _D__ for the pantomime to start.A) respectfully B) exceptionally C) expectedly D) expectantly34. Most important, children need to learn how to _B__ others.A) made up for B) get along withC) catch up with D) come up with35. When he was in prison he was not allowed to __B____with his family.A) commit C) compareB) communicate D) complain36. Honesty is the most important ___C___ that a man can have.A) habit C) qualityB) property D) effect37. In choosing a career , many young people would ___C____of their parents.A) take the words B) listen to the adviceC) follow the advice D) hear the words38. There were so many people that police found it very hard to bring the situation ___B___ control.A) at B) under C) with D) on39. Florida can ____D____ vegetable _______ the rest of the country in the America.A) give … with B) provide … for C) meet … for D) supply … for40. He was in a traffic jam, ___B___ made him late for school.A) that B) which C) what D) how41. I don't think that I shall fail. But if I __C____, I would try again.A) should fail B) would fail C) failed D) had failed42. I ____D___ by the teacher at the meeting next week.A) am praised B) have been praisedC) shall praised D) shall be praised43. I am interested in __B_____you have told me.A) which B) all that C) all what D) that44. It worried her a bit ___B____ her hair was turning grey.A) while B) that C) if D) for45. If you ___D____ the doctor's advice, you would have recovered already.A) followed B) would follow C) follow D) had followed46. Never _D___until tomorrow what may be done today.A) put forward B) put over C) put through D) put off47. Excuse me. Madam. Can you ___C___me to the dormitory, please?A) instruct B) describe C) direct D) appoint48. Buses stop in front of the school in order to __B____ the students only.A) get off B) pull up C) get on D) pick up49. It was in 1955 ___B___John Braid found a way to send pictures by wireless.A) when B) that C) in which D) which50. The telephone __C____ for almost a minute. Why doesn’t somebody answer it?A) rang B) had rung C) has been ringing D) is ringing Part II. Reading Comprehension (40%)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 centre.Passage 1Questions 51to 55are based on the following passageIt would be difficult to have a society like ours without public goods such as defense, transportation, and other services.A public good is one that a person can use without reducing the use of it for another person. One of the best examples of a public good is national defense. One person can benefit from our national defense without reducing another person's benefits. In fact, it is difficult to keep any person in our society from enjoying thebenefits of national defense.The market system does not work well in producing public goods. This is because a person who refuses to pay for a public good cannot be kept from using it. Suppose that the neighbors in a high crime area decide to hire a police force. Each neighbor, except Mrs. Smith, agrees to pay S 100 a year for it. Mrs. Smith refuses to pay because she knows that if all the others pay the $ 100, the police will guard the area anyway. So Mrs. Smith can enjoy the services of the police force without paying $100.The market system has no way to deal with this type of problem. For this reason, we cannot ask each person to make a direct payment in the form of product price. Therefore, we collect money for public goods by using taxes.51. According to the passage, public goods are ___A___.A) services enjoyed by all people .B) what we can buy and sell in public .C) products that we make for national defenseD) taxes paid by the people involved52 The writer gives the example of national defense in paragraph 2 in order to show that ____C__.A) there will be no safety if there is no national defenseB) all the people should be responsible for national defenseC) a public good is a shared benefit for the whole societyD) some public goods are more important than others53 The person who does not pay for a public good __D____.A) keeps himself from using its benefitB) cannot enjoy its benefit at any timeC) fails to keep its benefit from being usedD) enjoys its benefit all the same54. In the third paragraph the author explains __A____.A) what role the market system plays in producing public goodsB) how weak the market system is in producing public goodsC) why some people refuse to pay for public goodsD) what we can do to make use of the market system55. From the passage we learn that the purpose of collecting taxes is to ___A____.A) ensure the continuous supply of public goodsB) reduce the difference between the rich and the poorC) get extra money to support public goodsD) remind people of their dutyPassage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passageSummers with father were always enjoyable. Swimming, hiking, boating, fishing –the days were not long enough to contain all of our activities. There never seemed to be enough time to go church, which disturbed some friends and relations. Accused of neglecting this part of our education, my father accepted their criticism. He decided to institute a summer school for my brother and me. However, his summer course included ancient history, which Papa felt our schools neglected, and navigation, in which we first had a formal examination in the dining room, part of which consisted of tying several knots in a given time limit. Then we were each separately sent on what was grandly referred to as a cruise (巡游) in my father’s 18-foot knockabout. WE spent the night on board, and loaded down, according to my mother, with enough food for a week. I remember that on my cruise I was required to formally plot our course, using the tide table, even though our goal was an island I could see clearly across the water in the distance.56. What was the original reason for holding the summer school? BA) Friends and relatives thought the children should learn religion.B) The father wanted the children to learn more about religion.C) The children got poor grades in their regular school.D) The regular school teachers neglected the children.57. The purpose of the cruise mentioned in the passage was to _B__.A) have fun.B) test the author’s sailing abilityC) reward the author for completing summer schoolD) get to the island.58. Why did the author have to plot the course of her cruise? AA) She had to demonstrate her ability to do so.B) She was afraid of getting lost.C) The coast was dangerous.D) The tides were strong.59. How long did the author’s cruise last? BA) all summer. B) a week. C) overnight D) one day, morning till night.60. Apparently a knockabout is_C__.A) an island B) a cruise C)a boat D) a seaman’s knot.Passage ThreeQuestions 61to 65 are based on the following passageAmerica is a country on the move. People of all ages are exercising their way to better health. According to the latest figures, 59 percent of American adults exercise regularly--up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the figure of 25 year ago. Even non-exercises believe they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active.It is hard not to get the message. The advantages of physical fitness are shown on magazine covers, postage stamps, and television ads for everything, from beauty soaps to travel books. Exercise as a part of daily life did not catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises. Growing publicity (宣传) for races held in American cities helped fuel a strong interest in the ancient sport of running. Although running hasleveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding-and sometimes safer-forms of exercise, such as walking and swimming, running remains the most popular form of exercise. As the popularity of exercise continues to rise, so does scientific evidence of its health benefits.61. How many American adults were doing regular exercises two years ago? CA) About 70%. B) Nearly 60%. C) Almost 50%. D) More than 12%.62. A growing interest in sports developed after ___A___.A) research showed their health benefitsB) people got the message from magazine covers and postage stampsC) scientific evidence of health benefits was shown on TV adsD) an increasing number of races were held in American cities63. The phrase “leveled off” (Para.2. Line 6)probably means ___D___.A) “become very popular”B) “stopped being popular”C) “reached its lowest level in popularity”D) “stopped increases in popularity”64. It can be learnt from the passage that the health benefits of exercise ___C___.A) are yet to be provedB) are to be further studiedC) are supported by scientific evidenceD) are self-evident65. The best TITLE for the passage is __B____.A) Different Forms of ExerciseB) Exercise-The Road to HealthC) Scientific Evidence of Health BenefitsD) Running-A Popular Form of SportPassage FourQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passageThe Internet has often been described as the biggest communications revolution since the printed book. But not too long ago it was a secretive field enjoyed by a few select individuals. These days, however, things have changed for the better, and it is now a thriving(繁荣) community with many millions of people exchanging information, ideas and opinions. The development of easier connections, more user-friendly software and cheaper access has opened up the “information superhighway” to everyone in all fields of life.For language teachers, it is the perfect medium. In the past, teachers spent hours collecting leaflets and menus, handouts in the street and free magazines from street stands, and buying foreign language newspapers and magazines. Now, all this material is quickly, cheaply and readily available from the comfort of our desks or homes. The Internet can be an infinite resource file of texts, listening material, video files, live TV from around the world ... The list is endless.And, of course, it's not merely a source of material in English, but also home of professional knowledge for teachers: bibliographies, chat groups, articles, courses and conferences. The internet is of great value for every teacher.66. The passage is primarily about __A____.A) the development of the InternetB) the source of material by the InternetC) the communications revolutionD) the Internet and language teachers67. The current situation of Internet is __B____.A) a special field enjoyed by a few select individualsB) an important community for information exchangeC) a substitute for language teachersD) place selling newspapers and magazines68. What makes Internet enjoyed by ordinary people? AA) A thriving community B) technical developmentC) Teachers’ efforts D) Radio and TV programs69. The Internet brings language teachers __A____.A) source of teaching material and professional knowledgeB) the quick, cheap and ready chat groupsC) invaluable collections of materialD) a room with comfortable desks70. We can infer from the passage that __C____.A) printed book once brought the communications revolutionB) it’s very hard for teacher to find material in the pastC) we can find endless resource file from the InternetD) the internet is very important for every teacherPart III. Cloze (20%)Directions: There are two passages with 10 blanks each. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.（1）The force of an earthquake can be measured by means of special instruments. There is also a scale of measurement based on the effects of earthquakes. This scale ranges from earthquakes which are 71A weak to be observed by man to those which are 72B destroying everything made by man.Some of the bad effects of earthquakes in. towns can be prevented A 73 making special buildings. These have two kinds of B 74 . In one kind of building the parts arc made of 75A , flexible, materials. The parts are woven together, like a basket. This structure and the properties of the materials 76 C the building to move without breaking. The other 77B of building is like a box in structure. It is made of 78 D , unbending materials. The lower part of thebuilding must have a 79C greater mass than the upper part.There are still, many problems 80A in. this field.71. A) too B) so C) very D) quite72. A) able to B) capable of C) possible D) suitable for73. A) by B) if C) with D) in74. A) materials B) structure C) composition D) organization75. A) light B)heavy C) strong D) easy76. A) make B) allow C) enable D) permit77. A) surface B) kind C) form D) shape78. A) light B) simple C) soft D) heavy79. A) very B) too C) much D) more80. A) to be solved B) solved C) having been solved D) are solved(2)19 December 2002 Dear Nancy,It was 81 __B____ to hear from you, 82 __A____ in view of the reason for your letter. I have often thought that it is 83 _C_____ a pity we seldom have opportunity of 84 B______ friends we made at school, and I think it is a 85 __D____ idea of yours to organize this reunion.86 __C____, I am not sure 87 __A____ I will be able to come. I have planned to go to Switzerland for a holiday and it is hard for me to get back..If I can 88 _D_____, I’ll let you know, but if you don’t hear from me, please give my best 89 __A____ to everyone. Hoping all the same to see you soon.90 _B_____,Jenny.81. A) love B) lovely C) lively D) live82. A) especially B) fortunately C) especial D) fortunate83. A) that B) so C) such D) what84. A) meet B) meeting C) to meet D) met85. A) awful B) terribly C) amazingly D) wonderful86. A) Therefore B) Because C) However D) And87. A) whether B) weather C) feather D) wheather88. A) back B) go C) plan D) come89. A) wishes B) suggestions C) rewards D) choices90. A) Y our B) Sincerely C) Hopefully D) FaithfulPart IV Writing (15% )Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Application according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to write the letter on the Composition / Translation Sheet.给Smith先生写一封短信。
College English (4-4) (New)大学英语精读第四册
Unit 4: Flight 93: What I Never Know(第93次航班：我所无法理解的事)Introductory RemarksSince Sept. 11, 2001, the story of the passengers who fought their hijackers on United Airlines Flight 93 has become a model account of good thwarting evil. No one will ever know exactly what happened on that plane. But the last-minute calls made by some of the passengers give us a more complete account of the struggle of these everyday people. Here is one of the stories of courage and heroism.United Airlines Flight 93United Airlines Flight 93 was a Boeing 757 –222 flight that regularly flew from Newark International airport to San Francisco International airport, continuing on to Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on a different aircraft. On September 11, 2001, the aircraft on the flight was one of the four planes hijacked as part of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It was the only one of the four planes that did not reach its intended target, instead crashing into the field in south Pennsylvania. It is believed that the pilot, flight attendants and some of the passengers fought back. The crash might have resulted from the hijackers either deliberately crashing the aircraft or losing control of it as they fought with the passengers. Prefacea series of + 名词的复数suicide:kill oneself e.g.: commit suicidehijack (v.)劫机hijacker劫机者take control of= control (vt.)airliner = plane = aircraft (注意:但指的是航空公司的班机)crash (vi.) 冲撞: The car crashed into the shop window.the Pentagon 美国国防部；五角大楼intend to do sth= plan to do sth = attempt to do sthtarget: goal; aim; purpose; objectiveapparently: obviously; clearlyFlight 93: What I Never KnowLines 1 – 20enormously: to a very extent / degree; greatly; very muche.g.:The girl found the sight of her face on the covers of magazines and newspapers enormously surprising.enormous (adj.): very large; immensee.g.: The sales show was an enormous success.miscarriage (n.) 小产；流产be precious to: The toy is precious to our baby.on two interviews 进行了两次面试lie around: spend one’s time lazily, doing nothing1)Mrs. White was very angry when she saw her son lying around smoking.2)I spent Sunday lying around the house, watching TV.due (adj.)(车船等)预定应到的，到期的1)When is the plane due at Shanghai?2)The check will be due (=mature/ expire) tomorrow.on business = go on a business tripe.g.: My husband has been to nearly every city of China on business.particularly: above all; very greatlytake care of = look after feed– fed – fedbathe (v.) = have / take a bathdress (vt.): put on clothes: weare.g.: Our 4 years old child can dress himself daily.make sure = be suretuck塞: Please tuck the books in that suitcase.wave: (of a person) move one’s hand to and fro or up and downe.g.: Mary leaned out the window and waved to her friends.flight航班get in: arrive We didn’t get in until 3 o’clock in the morning.screw it: (impolite) (used in the imperative to express one’s anger or irritation about sth or sb.) 让…见鬼去; 该死Compare: catch --- grab --- seize --- graspUnited Flight 93联合航空公司的第93次航班Lines 21 – 41Fumble (vi.): move the fingers or hands awkwardly in search of sth or in an attempt to do sth1)Jack fumbled at the bedtable for his glasses.2)Tom took out a cigarette and then fumbled in his coat pocket for a lighterfumble with:1)My old father is fumbling with his black tie.2)Grandpa fumbled with a huge set of keys and unlocked the gate.lid (壶等的)盖doughnut炸圈饼image:picture / sightpoke (v.): be visible coming (through a hole etc.); push sharply with a stick or one’s finger显现,露出; 戳1)You’ll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you are not careful!2)His elbow was poking out through his torn shirtsleeve.the tower’s silver skin这里指银色的外墙hold out递过take over: occupy headband束发带“only have good thoughts”只往好处想shake:tremble nauseate:cause to feel sick; vomit使作呕make it:be successful at sth1)It’s hard to make it to the top in IT business.2)She’s very ambitious, but I don’t think she’ll really make it.curse:swear (at)咒骂，诅咒e.g.: She cursed him for destroying her life.Lines 41 – 75Yeah: OkWh-word + ever = no matter + wh-word(引导让步状语从句时)如:Wherever you go, I will follow you. = No matter where you go, I will follow you.Note: 引导宾语从句时，不能改！如: I don’t understand whatever you do. 不能改成I don’t understand no matter what you do. Do I tell him?我是否该告诉他？blow (blew / blown) up:explode; be destroyed by an explosione.g.: The plane blew up in midair because of a fuel leak.scream: cry sharplyherd (n.): group e.g.: a herd of deer / sheep / cattleherd (v.): move or drive (a group of people or animals) in a specific directione.g.: There are many World War II stories of the Jews being herded on to trains headed for the death-camps.pilot: plane driver yell: cry loudly or violentlye.g.: Don’t yell at the boy in such a way.cockpit:(飞机上的)驾驶舱jolt (n.&v.):sudden bump or shake, jerk; (fig.) an emotional shock 震动, 震惊, 摇晃in the rear (of):at the back (of a vehicle, etc.)e.g.: The old lady was sitting in the rear of the church, praying to God.in sb’s hands: being dealt with or cared for by sb.e.g.: The future of our nation is in our (own) hands.take a vote:投票, 表决bluff: try to deceive (sb) by pretending to be stronger, braver, more in control or knowledgeable, etc. than one is虚张声势, 吓唬1)John seems to know a lot about music, but sometimes I think he’s only bluffing.2)Tom bluffed the doorman into thinking that he was a reporter, so the latter let him up intothe building.Lines 76 – 95“screams in the background”隐隐约约的尖叫声Compare:need to do / need to be done = need + 动名词e.g.:The room needs to be cleaned / cleaning.right (adv.) = just it = phonegag (v.): be unable to swallow and feel as if you are about to bring up food from your stomach; choke; put sth into the mouth to stop (sb) from speaking 作呕;噎住;塞住…的嘴使不能说话sink (n.):large basin in a kitchen, used especially for washing dishes, etc. (厨房中的)洗涤槽gagged over the sink在水槽上呕吐起来They’re doing it. 他们正干上了Compare: be bound to do = must do / be bound for = leave fore.g.: We are bound to liberate Taiwan.e.g.: The train is bound for Beijing.muffle (v.):make a sound or the sound of (sth) less easy to hear使声音低沉或轻微roller coaster过山车couch = sofadesert (vt.):抛弃;离弃;从…处丧失1)All my confidence deserted me when I walked into the exam room.2)He deserted his wife and child for another woman.collide (vi.) with: (of moving objects or people) strike violently against sth or each other (相互)冲撞e.g.: Yesterday two cars collided with each other here.Note:must + 完成式:表示过去一定做过的事e.g.: You must have seen the film.hang up the phone = stop using the phonee.g: Let me speak to my son before you hang up (the phone).give sb a hug= embrace sbdumbfound (vt.): make (sb) speechless with surprise; astonish使惊呆; 使吓得麻木dumbfounded(adj.):Father felt dumbfounded when his son had committed such a crime.manage to do =try one’s best to docan’t manage anything but to do (another thing) = can manage nothing but to do (another thing) 无法只能做成某事1)He needs the apartment for marriage. He can’t manage anything but to borrow money fromhis parents and friends.2)That lady can manage nothing but to declare divorce with her evil husband.sink in: (of words, etc.) be fully understood搞懂; 明白e.g.: Mrs. Johnson had to repeat her words several times before they finally sank in (= understood).I collapsed on the floor.我瘫倒在地上e.g.: The collapsed desk should be repaired immediately.Lines 96 – 118“searching for Jeremy”寻找杰里米Over the next months在接下的几个月里endurable = can be endured unendurable =cannot be enduredendure (vt.) = put up with ; bearCompare:endurable products /goods; unendurable products /goods --- perishable products /goodscrash site (=place / spot)hunger to do / for = be eager to do /for = want very much to doe.g.: How much Mary hungers for love!viewpoint = opinionNote: from one’s viewpoint (point of view); in one’s opinionmake sense (of) = understand (sth), esp. sth difficult or complicated1)I’ve read the article twice, but I can’t make any sense of it.2)When her mother and father separated, Libby was too young to make sense of what wasgoing on.principle原则; 原则性declare war on / against …: 向…宣战be jealous of:envy / be envious ofTo show how tough (=strong) they were?为了炫耀其强悍？overstep (vt.): go beyond the limits of 超越…的范围; 越轨e.g.: The government official is bound to be punished for his overstepping his power.tread (v.): set one’s foot down; walk or step (践)踏; 踩1)I kept treading on my boyfriend’s toes when we were dancing.2)His co-worker was jealous of his skills and popularity and so warned him not to tread onher territory at work.ancient sensibilities: It refers to age-old sensibilities such as religious sensibilities自古以来的理性/情感Now it’s gone如今一切全完了Jeremy always suspected he had a higher purpose: Jeremy always thought He was destined (注定) to perform a noble mission (崇高的使命) in life。
College English Test Band 4
即CET-4，College English Test Band 4的缩写。
是由国家教育部高等教育司主持的全国性教学考试；考试的主要对象是根据教育大纲修完大学英语四级的大学本科生或研究生。
大学英语四、六级标准化考试自1986年末开始筹备，1987年正式实施。
目的是推动大学英语教学大纲的贯彻执行，对大学生的英语能力进行客观、准确的测量，为提高我国大学英语课程的教学质量服务。
国家教育部委托“全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会”（1993年前名为“大学英语四、六级标准化考试设计组”）负责设计、组织、管理与实施大学英语四、六级考试。
全国大学英语等级考试[1]是教育部主管的一项全国性的教学考试，其目的是对大学生的实际英语能力进行客观、准确的测量，为大学英语教学提供服务。
大学英语考试也是一项大规模标准化考试，在设计上必须满足教育测量理论对大规模标准化考试的质量要求，是一个“标准关联的常模参照测验”。
教育部也在完善考试模式，力求建立现代信息技术条件下大学英语四、六级考试新模式，全面实现考试管理信息化[2]。
大学英语考试根据理工科本科和文理科本科用的两个《大学英语教学大纲》，由教育部（原国家教育委员会）高等教育司组织的全国统一的单科性标准化教学考试，分大学英语四级考试（CET-4）和大学英语六级考试（CET-6）两种。
每年考试过后8月份或9月份公布成绩并颁发成绩单[3]，425分为及格线。
编辑本段报名时间CET全国英语四六级考试的报名时间为：每年3月份、9月份（每年时间略有不同）。
[1]编辑本段考试日期2013年考试时间为：通常情况下为每年6月份、12月份的第三个星期六。
2012年12月比较特殊，为第四个星期六，22日[1]2013年6月考试时间预计是2013年6月15日。
编辑本段考试流程8：50---9：00试音时间9：00---9：10播放考场指令，发放作文考卷9：10取下耳机，开始作文考试9：35发放含有快速阅读的试题册(9：40才允许开始做)9：40---9：55做快速阅读9：55---10：00收答题卡一(即作文和快速阅读)9：55---10：00重新戴上耳机，试音寻台，准备听力考试10：00开始听力考试，电台开始放音听力结束后完成剩余考项。
《大学英语1》CollegeEnglish课程教学大纲
课程编号：COEN《综合英语（3）》（Comprehensive English 3）课程教学大纲48学时+16学时自主学习3学分+1学分一、课程的性质、目的及任务《综合英语3》课程是我校非英语专业本科生一门必修的大学英语基础课程。
目前大学英语教学已成为整个高等教育的“重要的有机组成部分”。
根据教育部2007年版《大学英语课程教学要求》的精神，大学英语是以外语教学理论为指导，以英语语言知识与应用技能、跨文化交际和学习策略为主要内容，并集多种教学模式和教学手段为一体的教学体系。
《综合英语3》的教学目标是培养学生的英语综合应用能力，特别是听说能力，使他们在今后工作和社会交往中能用英语有效地进行口头和书面的信息交流，同时增强其自主学习能力，提高综合文化素养，以适应我国社会发展和国际交流的需要。
根据我校实际情况，当前大学英语的任务以语言习得理论为指导，学生为中心，继续深化和推进大学英语分级教学改革，以课堂教学为主，自主学习为辅，逐步推进、建立和完善分层次教学和拓展型课程教学，改变传统单一的评估方式，终结性评估和形成性评估相结合，并集多种教学模式和教学手段为一体的教学体系，促进学生个性化学习要求和方法的形成以及学生自主学习能力的发展，从而向培养学生终生学习能力为导向的终生教育的转变。
二、适用专业全校非英语本科专业。
三、先修课程综合英语2。
四、课程的基本要求根据我校学生入学时英语水平状况情况，在总体上依照《大学英语课程教学要求》中的要求将英语教学分为三个层次，即一般要求、较高要求和更高要求。
非英语专业本科生在大学阶段的英语学习与实践中，可选择能够达到的标准。
根据我校学生情况，通过本学期的学习，学生应能达到以下要求：1.听力理解能力：能听懂英语谈话或讲座，能理解要点和细节；基本题材熟悉、篇幅较长的国内英语广播或电视节目，语速为每分钟160词左右，能掌握其中心大意，抓住要点和相关细节。
能基本听懂外国专家用英语讲授的专业课程。
上外新版College English模拟卷2、4级E
65316475.doc 1 College English Test (New Ed.) (Band 2)E I．Listening Comprehension (20%)Section ADirections: 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 willbe spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, youmust read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the bestanswer. 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 answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.1. A. Salesgirl and customer. B. Tailor and customer.C. Consultant and customer.D. Shopkeeper and customer.2. A. Boss—secretary. B. Teacher—student.C. Customer— waitress.D. Lawyer—client.3. A. To go dancing with the man. B. To take examinations.C. To prepare for the coming tests.D. To listen to a lecture.4. A. $150. B. $200. C. $175. D. $225.5. A. Meeting girlfriends. B. Working hard on his courses.C. Staying at home reading.D. Giving advice to his parents.6. A. Delivery of the parts has been delayed.B. She doesn’t have any more time for redecoratin g.C. It’s time for the work to be finished.D. The redecorating is being done gradually.7. A. She has been traveling throughout the town.B. She has been doing shopping the whole afternoon.C. She has been looking for a suitable dress for herself.D. She has been late for cooking the dinner for her family.8. A. Go to the concert. B. Go to work.C. See her friends as planned.D. Finish her homework.9. A. Very sarcastic. B. Very pleased. C. Very unhappy. D. Very proud.10. A. She has finished only one step. B. She doesn’t have any more time for redecorating.C. She will reorder the parts.D. The redecorating is being done gradually.65316475.doc 2Section BDirections: 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 youhear 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 OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A. 010 *******. B. 010 *******. C. 010 *******. D. 010 *******.12. A. London. B. Australia. C. America. D. Canada.13. A. There are eighty thousand sheep on it. B. There are ninety thousand sheep on it.C. There are seventy thousand sheep on it.D. There are eighty and thousand sheep on it.14. A. Robert West will visit Don Flower.B. Don Flower will call Robert West on his birthday next year.C. Robert West will call Don Flower again next year.D. Don Flower will visit Robert West.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A. The sun in the sky. B. The sunshine in bad weather.C. The name in the passport.D. The appearance of the student.16. A. A rude person. B. A wise person.C. An amusing person.D. A humorous person.17. A. There was something wrong with his passport and visa.B. He was going to be arrested.C. He brought sunshine to England.D. His name was pronounced just like the England word “sun”.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A. It meant something for people’s spare time.B. It meant hunting animals and birds.C. It meant organized games.D. It meant something for advertisement.19.A. More than L50,000. B. More than stars.C. Over L3,000.D. As much as tennis champions.20. A. By advertising watches and food.B. By allowing companies to use their fame for their products.C. By selling shirts and shoes.D. By selling photographs.II．Reading Comprehension (30%)Passage OneThe man who, legend has it, escaped from an early grave when his uncle pulled him from drowning in a dirty pond is notorious for his dirty deeds but what cannot be forgotten are his65316475.doc 3 achievements in the 1986 World Cup.Forget the handball against England, feel the quality of his 50-yard solo goal in the same game and the near repeat performance in the semi-final against Belgium. The Argentina side of 1986 was functional and hard-working but it was Maradona who fired them to the final and then set up two of the goals in their 3-2 win over West Germany in the final.In 1990, a barely-fit Maradona fought his way to the final where the Germans took their revenge. Few people shared Diego’s post-match tears. In fact many rejoiced that such an ugly brute of a team had lost.Eight years before, in Spain, Maradona, then newly arrived at Barcelona, disgraced himself by being sent off in a Second Phase game with Brazil. Even four years before that the 18-year-old Maradona was a source of great controversy when he was left Out of the victorious squad that won on home ground.USA 1994 was the end for Maradona as a player. Right after the Nigeria game, he was picked for drugs-screening and tested positive for banned stimulant ephedrine (麻黄硷).He was banned from the rest of the tournament and the team fell apart, going out in the second round to Romania.21. How many World Cups are mentioned in the passage?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.22. Which country won the 1990 World Cup?A. Argentina.B. Germany.C. Romania.D. England.23. Maradona won the World Cup _________.A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four times24. When in 1994, Maradona was driven out of the World Cup, he was close to _________.A. 18B. 24C. 26D. 3125. According to the passage, Maradona is a man _________.A. full of ideasB. with cruel behaviorsC. having good luckD. of great controversyPassage TwoA material which usually keeps animals and people warm is providing an oil clean-up service for the environment. Wool from sheep proved to be an effective “sponge” to soak up oil from the waters of the Persian Gulf after the Gulf War in 1991. The absorbent qualities of wool were used to good effect in wool poles which swept across the surface of the water and cleaned up the oil.（加）Now the same absorbent qualities are being used by railways in the Netherlands. Wool mats produced by Rhanex Wools of New Zealand have been laid between the rails at eight major Dutch railway stations to soak up diesel oil dropping from locomotives. Dutch authorities were worried that diesel oil was seeping (渗入) through the ground into the water-table, which is used for farm irrigation and to supply drinking water. The mats can be regularly squeezed to extract the diesel oil from them, and then reused.Similar wool mats are being used in inner city car parking lots in Sydney, Australia, to soak up oil dropping from parked cars. One parking lot owner believed that the value of his land could be reduced by oil pollution.The environmental friendly qualities of wool are also being put to good use to protect wool itself. High value Merino sheep in Australia and Canada are wearing wool covers to protect their fleece (羊毛).65316475.doc 426. Which of the following is not one of wool’s advan tages?A. It has absorbent quality.B. It could be squeezed and reused.C. It can be used to avoid pollution.D. It could increase the price of land.27. It can be inferred that wool first proved very useful in absorbing oil ________.A. in ancient timeB. in the Gulf WarC. after the Gulf WarD. before the Gulf War28. Which country used wool to prevent oil seeping into earth?A. America.B. Iraq.C. New Zealand.D. The Netherlands.29. Why are wool mats are being used in parking lots in Sydney?A. To prevent the cars from turning over.B. To absorb oil leaking from the parked cars.C. To attract more drivers to park their cars.D. To ask for a higher price when the lands are sold.30. Which function of wool is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Storing up oil.B. Material for making clothes.C. Absorbing oil.D. Protecting sheep themselves.Passage ThreeDaily social relations in France have always been dominated by family ties. The family has bee n the focus of the individual’s loyalty and affection, of his economic interest, and even of his legal duty. Many an older Frenchman has spent his youth in a world where he was expected to regard cousins, uncles and grandparents as more important to him than friends of his own age, and where the family’s needs and de mands were put before those of the local community or even of the State.The main change since the war is that the focus of loyalty has been steadily narrowing from the “extended family”to the “nuclear family”, i.e. the home cell of parents and children. In the rural areas the traditionally big peasant families have been losing their influence as the young drift away to the town. As property gives way to income and family management disappears, the tight network of the big family gath ering has become less necessary for the individual’s future, and also less easy to maintain. Many younger couples today prefer pleasure travelling, or a weekend cottage shared with a few friends, to the traditional big family reunions on Sundays and in August.But old values are still there. Clan (氏族) loyalties towards more distant relatives may become weak, an adult’s ties with his own parents and even with their parents often remain remarkably strong. And if many younger people are today trying to lead more emotionally independent lives, it is often not without a sense of guilt, or an awareness of the pain it causes to their parents. This may be so in any country: it is especially sharp in France.31. In France, people used to _________.A. value more their families than the countryB. attach most importance to their friendsC. regard their cousins and uncles more important than their parentsD. consider the local community prior to the state32. The “nuclear family” will not include _________.A. fatherB. motherC. childrenD. grandparents33. The rural families are growing smaller because _________.65316475.doc 5A. many young men and women were killed in the warB. more and more people choose to stay singleC. more and more families have only one childD. many young men and women are leaving the country for cities34. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The French have given up their clan loyalties to independence.B. Family gathering has become less necessary nowadays.C. Many younger couples spend weekends and holidays themselves or with a few friends.D. The old values still have their influence today.35. What does “this” in the last sentence of the passage refer to ?A.Loyalty to the family.B. Emotionally independence.C. Sense of guilt.D. Difference between old values and new values.Passage FourWhen it comes to walking off those excesses, a lengthy hike once a day will do you far more good than nipping down to (一溜烟跑) the shops every couple of hours — even if the short walks add up to the same amount of time, say exercise researchers in Britain. But walks of any length beat sitting at home with your feet up and watching television, they stress.Some researchers in Britain reached these conclusions after putting 56 couch potatoes through an 18-week course of daily walks.They found that longer walks produce the most beneficial changes to the composition of blood fats, but walks of any length improve the fitness of the heart.In the study, the normally inactive subjects were divided into three roughly equal groups. The “long walkers” took a hike of between 20 and 40 minutes every day. “Intermediate walkers” had two rounds of jogging of 10 to 15 minutes, and “short walkers” did three stints of 90 to 110 minutes. The controls sat at home, as usual.At the start and end of the 18 weeks, the health and fitness of each group were measured and it was found that the long walkers were healthiest, as measured by altered fat profiles in their blood.At the end, each litre of blood from the long walkers contained an average 0. 05 grains less apolipoprotein (阿朴脂蛋白) II, a “bad” fat that is linked with heart disease. This was more than twice the drop seen in the intermediate walkers, and five times that in short walkers. In the controls, the level of this fat stayed the same. The drop in apolipoprotein II in the long walkers was matched by a rise in the blood level of apolipoprotein I, a “good” fat that is associated with smooth arteries.36. According to the researchers, _________ is least beneficial to your health.A. taking a lengthy hike once a dayB. going shopping several times every dayC. doing jogging every morningD. sitting in the sofa watching TV every evening37. “Couch potato” is used to refer to a kind of _________.A. farmersB. vegetablesC. movie-goersD. TV viewers38. Which of the following statement is FALSE?A. Longer walks benefit our composition of blood fats.B. The subjects in the study all often watch TV.C. Only longer walks benefit our health.D. The subjects in the study may not like exercises.39. The subjects are divided into ________ groups.65316475.doc 6A. 4B. 3C. 2D. 140. Why is long walk beneficial to our heart?A. It help us lose weight.B. It leads to the drop in apolipoprotein I.C. It leads to the drop in apolipoprotein II.D. It keeps us from watching TV.III．Vocabulary and Structure (15%)41. No one can avoid being influenced by advertisements, for they exert a ________ influence on us.A. darkB. subtleC. lightD. vague42. Some of the suggestions have been _________ but others have been turned down as they arequite impracticable.A. receivedB. acceptedC. adaptedD. adopted43. It is astonishing that a person of your intelligence should be __________ so easily.A. taken inB. taken upC. taken overD. taken down44. After sunset, hungry wolves would _________ the forest in search of food and water.A. inhabitB. moanC. migrateD. roam45. The great castles of the kings were without bathing _________.A. poolsB. placesC. facilitiesD. districts46. After __________ for the job, you will be required to take a language test.A. being interviewedB. interviewedC. interviewingD. having interviewed47. _________ all advice, he started to climb the mountain during a storm.A. Contrast toB. In addition toC. Contrary toD. Except for48. These popular images are not without foundation, though they are often _________.A. blamedB. crowedC. exaggeratedD. boasted49. All that __________.A. glitters are not goldB. is glittering has not been goldC. glitters is not goldD. are glittering are not gold50. His long service with the company was __________ with a present.A. admittedB. acknowledgedC. attributedD. accepted51. They took _________ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.A. fruitfulB. beneficialC. validD. effective52. There are many reasons for the tidal action which is a very complicated phenomenon__________ many factors.A. concerningB. regardingC. involvingD. relating53. She was angry at being __________ admittance.A. deniedB. refusedC. rejectedD. declined54. He is very wealthy and lives in fear of his children being _________.A. hijackedB. plunderedC. robbedD. kidnapped55. Most people prefer __________ temperatures, that is temperatures which are neither very highnor very low.A. middleB. meanC. comfortableD. moderate56. There was nothing the politician could do or say to __________ the vote in his favour.A. conveyB. reinforceC. affectD. influence57. We looked at four cars today. The first two were far too expensive, but __________ ones were65316475.doc 7 reasonably priced.A. otherB. othersC. the otherD. another58. Such were the extremes of ____ that Mr. Ramsay excited in his children’s breast by his merepresence.A. indifferenceB. prideC. emotionD. pleasure59. The clothes a person wears may express his __________ or social position.A. curiosityB. statusC. determinationD. significance60. The weather was good except for an _________ shower.A. optionalB. intentionalC. additionalD. occasional61. Both the advantages and the disadvantages of using foreign faculty in teaching positions have tobe __________ in the discussion.A. saidB. weighedC. demonstratedD. learned62. Debt-financed companies often find it difficult to sell shares to shareholders who are__________ the likelihood of adequate profits.A. skeptical onB. skeptical aboutC. skeptical byD. skeptical from63. We see no signs of life, for life as we know it cannot live where there is practically no_________.A. moistureB. atmosphereC. environmentD. pollution64. Professor Clark continued his research work and __________ his colleague’s advice.A. ignoredB. deploredC. exploredD. implored65. _________ medical checkup is advisable at least once a year.A. An annualB. A routineC. A quarterlyD. An exceptional66. Toward the end of his week-long journey, he curled up on Doctor Allen’s front _________ for anap.A. gardenB. houseC. porchD. platform67. It would be _________ to remark on her appearance.A. rudeB. roughC. coarseD. crude68. It has been revealed that some government leaders _________ their authority and position to getillegal profits for themselves.A. employB. takeC. abuseD. overlook69. These startling events __________ intense excitement throughout Europe.A. stimulatedB. arousedC. provokedD. irritated70. People were surprised to find that he had the ability to _________ everything he was involved in.A. precedeB. dominateC. effectD. instructIV．Cloze (5%)Directions: The following passage is taken from one of the texts you have learned. Read the passage and fill in each of the numbered blanks with the exact word that appears in yourtextbook.I like that idea. 71 that the same cultural soil 72 the English language also 73 the great 74 of freedom and rights of man in the modern world. The first shoots 75 up in England, and they grew stronger in America. The English-speaking peoples have 76 all efforts to build 77 around their language.Indeed, the English language is not the special 78 of grammarians, language police,865316475.docteachers, writers or the intellectual 79 . English is, and always has been, the 80 of common man.V．Translation (15%)Directions: Translate the following passage into English, using the words and phrases given below.许多人在美国的9.11恐怖袭击中丧生。
College English (4-2)大学英语精读第四册
Unit 2: Deer and the Energy Cycle Introductory RemarksLife depends on energy. All human beings eat food and make use of the chemical energy in it, and so do all other animals. Calling energy the currency of the ecological system, Prof. Moen argues that it is neither love nor money but energy that makes the world go round.However, our energy sources are limited and, to make matters worse, we are rapidly using up our energy supplies. It is extremely important therefore that we conserve the supplies we have so as to make them last as long as possible.In this article Prof. Moen describes in great detail the life of deer round the year and the various means by which they survive the hard winter. When he concludes by saying “it is biologically reasonable for deer to reduce their cost of living to increase their chances of surviving in winter,” he is actually leading us to the question: If deer can do that, why not we human beings? Prefacedeer (单复数同形) e.g.: a deer; a herd of deermale deer--hart--buck公鹿;雄鹿;female deer--hind--doe雌鹿; fawn幼鹿; venison鹿肉energy crisis能源危机essay 散文Minnesota明尼苏达州(美国的州名)Pattern:observe + wh-word clause; observe sb do / doing sth survive (vt. & vi.): keep /remain alive from the danger or risk 1.The house survived the earthquake / survived in theearthquake.2.She survived her husband for ten years. (=live longer than) conserve: keep or store保存; 储存turn out: prove to be; become as a result of 证明是; 结果是1.That expensive watch turns out (to be) a counterfeit product.2.It turns out that his method does not work well.be applicable to 对…适用;apply … to …Compare: applicable --- practical --- feasibleDeer and the Energy Cycle鹿与能量循环Lines 1 – 13go round 运转romantic1.浪漫的2.不实在的(not practical) = impractical practical 实在的; 实际的turn of mind 性情; 素质1.She is of a cheerful turn of mind. 她性情(生性)开朗2.Mr. Smith is of a scholarly turn of mind. 史密斯先生有学者气质But the truth is that it is energy that makes the world go round.表语从句里是一句强调句ecological system= ecosystem生态系统ecology (n.)生态convert…into:change…into转化/转变成e.g.: Coal can be converted into gas by burning.convert … to: 皈依(宗教; 信仰)1.That young widow has been converted to Buddhism.2.We’ll soon convert him to our way of thinking.paper /foreign/hard/soft currency (硬通货;软通货)in turn依此; 反过来:e.g.: Theory is based on practice and in turn serves practice.On this cycle all life depends.(倒装句):All life depends on this cycle. from year to year = year after yeartimes of plenty旺季fall (AmE) = autumnstoring the excess (=surplus)hard time s艰难时刻reserves (=storage) of fat 储存的脂肪in the form of 以…的方式when food is scarce (=lacking, not enough)Note:spend …(in) doing sth; spend…to do sth(不定式做目的状语)Compare:finish / stop doing sth;finish / stop to do sthe.g.: Let us stop / finish (our work) to have a coffee break. Lines 14 – 33a (good) case in point: a good example of what is being talked about一个恰当的/有说服力的例子e.g.: He is rather selfish. His unwillingness to help his friend is acase in point.plenty of后面可跟可数复数与不可数名词nutritious (adj.) 有营养的nutrition (n.)营养品available:常作后置定语e.g.: They read all books available. Compare: available --- accessible --- obtainablephysically (bodily) mature(fully grown or developed) 生理成熟的Note: This draft will be mature / due or expire tomorrow. condition 1. 用于指具体的情况，条件时，一般用复数形式e.g.: in difficult conditions; under present conditions2. 通常表示笼统的状况，用单数 e.g.: He is in (good/poor) condition.conceive:be pregnantgive birth to (生育; 生下)two fawns (幼鹿)Compare: 1.search for … 2.search … for …1.The police are searching for the murderer in the mountain.2.The police are searching the mountain for the murderer. Compare: necessary --- indispensableNote: be indispensable to = be a must to / formeet…need(s)= meet … demands满足…需要occur (vi.): happen; take placetiming (U):时间的安排; 时机的选择e.g.: ______ (Time / Timing)is very important when you are involved in the stock market.energy consuming process消耗能量的过程Pattern: 1. require sth of sb; 2. require sb. to do sth.meet … cost满足…开支ample: enough /sufficient e.g.: There is ample space for a garage. Note: food resources食物资源food sources食物来源progress (vi.) : advancee.g.: The work is progressing / advancing steadily.be (become) dependent (adj.)on / upon:depend (vi.) on / upon adult (grown-up) males 雄性成鹿grow antler s长鹿角Pattern: continue doing /to dodeposit:keep store 储存; Deposit(=save) the money in your bank-note / bank account.body fat体内脂肪Compare: in the case of就…而言;至于; in case (of)万一;如果…doe: a fully-grown female deer does = doe +sa great deal of修饰不可数 e.g.: a great deal of water / milk expend (vt.):(more formal than spend or use up)花费(时间,精力,金钱)，消费，用尽(on or in +n.)accumulate (v.): gather or collect (little by little) 积累；积存Note: bank note 存折bank account帐户;存款draw on利用; 支取draw (vt.) (=take) money from the bankLines 34 - 48spot (n.)斑点; 现场(on the spot)spotted (adj.)有斑点的Fawns lose their spotted coat. 幼鹿失去有斑点的皮毛。
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
9.It is true that these herbs can be used to _______pain.10. They are making further efforts to _______the cost of production.1. He is no longer ____ his study, so he often daydreams in class.A. tired ofB. sick ofC. bored withD. interested in 2. Sandy will ____ at the train station on Saturday .A. see him offB. see off himC. see him ofD. see him away 3. Whenever she asks ___ help, he is always ready to help.A. withB. forC. inD. over 4. Tom and Dick are good friends and often visit _____.A. one anotherB. one the otherC. each othersD. each other 5. We soon ___ the place where we often meet.A. arrived atB. gotC. cameD. returned 6.I have a headache. Would you please _____the TV?A. turn upB. turn onC. turn overD. turn off 7. There is a ___ of two hours with the 7:40 train.A. delayB. delaysC. lateD. later 8. John is helping his girlfriend ___ her paper.A. forB. onC. withD. over 9. Y ou should fill in this application _____ very carefully.A. passportB. letterC. visaD. form 10. He _____ many beautiful post cards to us.A. takesB. showsC. obtainsD. has 11. I don ’t like to _____ other people in the trouble.A. joinB. participateC.concludeD. involve 12. Y ou can borrow my bike _____ you return it to me tomorrow.A. unlessB. as soon asC.untilD. if 13.Why don ’t you _____ this case _____ a lawyer?A. tal k …over withB. tal k …over aboutC. tal k …over toD. discuss …over with14. It _____ me to hear that you were leaving.A. was amazingB. was amazedC. wonderedD. amazed 15.He is such a devoted football _____ that he travels with the team. A player B fun C fee D fan四、Close(20’)学号 班级 姓名1 .2 of apologizing. Look3 with honesty and think how4 you've judged roughly,said unkind things, pushed yourself ahead at the 5 of a friend. Then count the 6 when you indicated clearly and truly that you were sorry. A bit frightening, isn't it? Frightening because some deep wisdom in us knows that when even a small wrong has been committed, some mysterious moral feeling is disturbed, and it strays out of 7 until fault isacknowledged and regret expressed.I remember a doctor friend, the late Clarence Lieb, telling me about a man who came to him 8 a variety of signs: headaches, insomnia (失眠) and stomach trouble. No physical 9could be found. Finally Dr. Lieb said to the man, “Unless you tell me what’ s 10 you, I can’t help you.” After some hesitation, the man 11 that, as executor ( 指定遗嘱执行人) of his father’s will, he had been cheating his brother, who lived abroad, of his inheritance. 12 and there the wise old doctor made the man write to his brother asking for forgiveness and 13 a cheque as the first 14 in restoring their good relation. He then went with him tothe mailbox in the corridor. As the letter disappeared, the man burst into tears. “Thank you,” hesaid, “I think I’m 15 .” And he 16 .A heartfelt apology can not only heal 17 relationship but also make it stronger. Ifyou can think of 18 who 19 an apology from you, someone you have 20 , orjudged too roughly, or just neglected, do something about it right now.1. (A) wrong (B) false C) falsity (D) mistake2. (A) As (B) To be (C) Being (D) Be3. (A) on (B) forward (C) back (D) at4. (A) much B) often (C) soon (D) long.5. (A) cost (B) price (C) expanse (D) expense6.(A)occasions (B)circumstances (C)conditions (D) situations7. (A) way (B) concern (C) balance (D) peace8. (A) for (B) with (C) on(D) to9. (A) cause (B) sign (C) symptom (D) reason10. (A) worried (B) worrying C) wrong (D) wronged 11. (A) explained (B) complained C) stated (D) confessed 12. (A) Right (B) Here (C) Then (D) Time 13. (A) enclosed B) enclosing (C) enclose (D) encloses 14. (A) step (B) pace (C) decision (D) sign15. (A) treated (B) fine (C) well (D) cured 16. (A) is (B) was (C) does (D) did17. (A) destructive (B) destroyed (C) damaged (D) injured18. (A) someone (B) anyone (C) no one (D) none 19. (A) draws (B) derives (C) deserves (D) requires20. (A) mistook (B) wronged (C) falsified (D) apologized Questions 1 to5 are based on the following passage:Shortly after graduation, it is time for you to start the next phase of your life. Y ou willbegin your first "real job." Generally speaking, most of what you have learned in school will not prepare you for this. There is a big difference between being a student and being an employee. Certainly, more will be expected of you. The best career-related advice I ever received came from my former boss on my first day of work. She told me to listen and observe before suggesting any changes. I took that advice and have used it in other situations, both in and out of the workplace. While innovation is a good thing, it is important to be mindful of dynamics of the workplace. If you are entering an environment where routines are already in place, a newcomer walking in and talking about"better ways" to do things, will often be met with negative reactions. Why? First, you knownothing about why they do things the way they do. Second, you haven't gained the trust ofyour co-workers. Finally, people, by nature, are threatened by changes.By listening and observing, you will gain a lot. Y ou will learn about the environment ofwhich you are now a part. Y ou will find out more about the people you are working with. Y ou may save yourself from making a major, public mistake —you are the new kid on the block while your co-workers have been around longer. Y ou can learn from their collectiveexperience.1. Which of the following statements is true according to the first paragraph of the passage?A. It’s not so easy to start the new phase of your life.B. Much less will be expected of you.C. Being an employee does not differ much from being a student.D. What you’ve learned in college will be more than enough for you to cope your work. 2. What is the best career-related suggestion according to the author?A. Suggesting new changes to show your creative talents.B. Obeying the routines that are already in place.C. Listening and watching carefully before making suggestions of any change.D. People, by nature, always welcome new changes.3. Which is NOT the reason why a new comer talking about “better ways” will be met withnegative reactions?A. The n ew comer hasn’t won enough trust.B. The new comer doesn’t understand much about his old co-workers’ ways of doingthings.C. The new comer usually poses a threat to the old co-workers.D. People, by nature, always regard changes as a kind of threat.4. By listening and observing, you can .A. change a part of the environment you work inB. show your creative talents to your colleaguesC. prevent yourself from making any mistakeD. learn the collective experience from your co-workers5. This passage is useful in helping you .A. to find a job as quickly as possibleB. to find a satisfactory first “real” jobC. to get promoted soonD. to leave a good impression on your co-workersQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:An international group of experts say large dams have brought necessary electric power and water to the world. But they say the dams have also caused human suffering and environmental damage.A new report by experts of the World Commission on Dams is the first major study of the world’s largest dams. The World Commission on Dams is an independent group. The twelve-member commission includes representatives from industry, dam owners, governments and environmental activists.Dams provide about t wenty percent of the world’s electric power. They also provide flood control services and water supplies for agriculture. There are about 45,000 large dams in the world. About half of the world’s dams are in China and India.The commission studied about 125 large dams. Large dams are those more than fifteen meters high. China’s huge Three Gorges Dam and dams on India’s Narmada River were a major part of the study.The experts found that between forty-million and eighty-million people have been forced to move from their homes because of dams. Many people are displaced because of concerns that the dams may cause floods. The study also found that many dams are not operated well and cost too much. It says dams have led to accidents and the loss of land, forests, fish, and other wildlife. Efforts to reduce the harmful effects of dams have not been successful.The World Commission on Dams says large dam projects should be approved only if they meet rules established by the commission. It says decisions about whether to build the structures should honor the interests of everyone involved.6. Which of the following statements is true of the World Commission on Dams?A. It’s a dependent organization.B. There are more than twelve members in the commission.C. The commission includes agricultural experts.D. The commission includes activists on environmental protection.7. Which of the following positive effects of dams is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. They attract tourists.B. They help generating about one fifth of world’s electric power.C. They supply water for agriculture.D. They help controlling flood.8. Why did the experts say “dams have also caused human suffering and environmental damage”?A. Because many people are left homeless.B. Becausemany people have suffered from floods caused by dams.C. Because a lot of money has been spent in building dams.D. Because dams have resulted in loss of land, forests and wildlife.9. How many large dams have been built in China and India?A. About 35,000.B. About 22,500.C. About 25,000.D. About 15,000.10. What is the author’s attitude towards dam building?A. Critical.B. Ironic.C. Positive.D. Negative.Questions11 to 15 are based on the following passage:TennisIf you are a tennis player or a tennis fan, you are in good company, Y ou are among the millions of people who are enjoying the game in the most exciting period of its history. Y ou are living in the time of the great tennis boom, which began in 1968. As a result of the boom, everyone seems to be playing tennis, not simply sitting back and watching the experts play.What triggered the tennis explosion? It began with the growth of professionalism (playing for pay). And it happened immediately after the major national cha mpionships became “open” events----that is, after the major national championships were opened to professionals as well as amateurs. (Amateurs are players whose expenses can be paid but who are not allowed to accepted pay directly.)Soon industrial firms began to sponsor tournaments and offer large cash prizes. Enormous amounts of money poured into what had been strictly a noncommercial sport. Promoters new to the game signed rich contracts with star players and sent the players on tours across thecountry and around world. Television coverage carried tennis matches into millions of homes. All these activities helped to change tennis from a minor sport to a major sport within a few short years.11. How do you understand the first sentence of the article?A.If you like tennis, then you can have a good job.B.There are many people share your interest.C.To be a tennis player is a very good job.D.The industrial company will help you if you are a tennis player.12. What’s the result of the great tennis boom according to the article?A.All the people seems to be playing tennis.B.Everyone sits back and watches the expert play.C.The amateur can play with the professionals.D.The industrial firms began to sponsor tournaments.13. When did the tennis explosion begin?A.It began immediately after the major championships were open both to professionalsand amateurs.B.It began immediately after the great tennis boom.C.It began immediately after the professionals could take park in the tournaments.D.It began immediately after the amateurs could be paid.14. In your opinion, why did the industrial firms sponsor the tennis tournaments?A.They like tennis.B.They love sports.C.They want to do advertisement by tennis.D.They can earn money by sponsoring tennis.15. What is the article mainly about?A.Why the industrial firms sponsored tournamentsB.Tennis is a very good kind of sport.C.How the tennis boom began.D.How tennis changed from a minor sport to a major sport.六、Translate the following sentences into Chinese or English(20’)1.教育家们认为，伴随着电视机长大的一代人，在电视机前花的时间太多，以致没有足够的时间学习了。