英语阅读2期末复习资料
英语阅读2期末复习资料Part OnePassage lTh is is a short passage about the wildebeest migration.Every year around April , many thousands of wildebeest gather together on the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania in preparation for their long journey northwards. Although it is often referred to as ‘The Migration' , this great movement of animals is an endless year - round trek dictated by the seasons and the search for fresh grass and water.By early July the long straggling columns of wildebeest , along with large numbers of zebra , begin to reach the Mara Reserve. They can enter anywhere and once inside their movements are erratic according to where forage is best. However, the herds do have one or two favorite river crossing places and after the Mara grasses have been gazed to the ground , they use these to move northwards out of the reserve.Weak animals rarely survive the river crossings. Many are crushed to death by the sheer weight of numbers and some are eaten by huge crocodiles.In late September. the herds begin to re- form for the journey back to the SerengetiPlains. They arrive three months later and begin calving.Read Passage 1 and decide whether the following statements are True or False.1. In April the wildebeest travel from the Mara Reserve to the Serengeti.2. The reason for ‘ T he Migration' is search for food.3. In early June , the wildebeest reach the Mara Reserve.4. The wildebeest' s movements are irregular when they go into the Mara Reserve.5. At the end of the year , the wildebeest return to the Serengeti Plains and give birth to calves.Passage 2This is a short passage about the monster and Frankenstein •Some time later , Frankenstein received a letter from his father telling him that hisyoung brother. William. had been murdered. All the family was shocked when Justine Moritz , the boy' s nanny , was accused of the crime and Frankenstein was horrified when she was executed for the murder because he felt that his monster had done it , not Justine. Throughout the following months , Frankenstein became more and more depressed.Then , one day when he was traveling in the mountains , trying to forget his troubles , Frankenstein suddenly met the monster. He shouted furiously at him , accusing him of the crime, and telling him to stay away from him and his family. But the monster insisted on talking to his creator and told him the sad story of his life since he had run away from the laboratory where Frankenstein had made him.The monster said that he had tried , in vain , to attach himself to humans , but nobody would have anything to do with him , because they found him so ugly and frightening. He told Frankenstein that even when he had saved a child who was drowning in a river , nobody thanked him. In fact , the father shot him in the shoulder because he was afraid of him.The monster became more and more lonely and more and more unhappy. Then , by chance , he came across William playing in a filed and he decided to capture the boy and try to make him become his friend. He took hold of William and tried to embrace him, but the boy screamed and , in an attempt to silence him, the monster held him by the throat and , accidentally , strangled him.Read Passage 2 and then try to give short answers to the following.6. Who was accused of murdering Frankenstein's brother William?7. What did Frankenstein do when he met the monster?8. Why was the monster unhappy?9. What did the monster want to do when he met William?10. How did the monster kill the boy accidentally?Part TwoPassage 3Clone myself. I can start all over again1 The recent successful cloning of ‘Do lly , ' a sheep , has stunned the world.2 I was excited about the idea of having a clone of myself in the beginning: I might startlife all over again and redress the mistakes made in the past , and then I could live longer to see a better future.3 It is a dream that has fascinated so many people for so long , as evidenced by numerouspopular science fiction stories featuring this theme and countless literary works on thealter-ego.4 For one thing , Eve is said to have been made from one of Adam' s ribs. The legend ofher beginning might be regarded as the earliest example of cloning. So I am somewhatsurprised to see governments worldwide reacting so negatively when scientists announcedthat they have made substantial progress in this field of science.5 Due to many limitations , the technique can' t be widely applied in the near future , butunder the influence of confusion and fear , people are already speculating about cloning's far- reaching consequences and taking precautionary measures against the possible misuses ofthe new technological breakthrough.6 ‘People fear that the world would be in a mess if human beings are cloned some day , ' said Zhai Zhonghe, a well- known biologist and academician at the Chinese Academy of Sc iences.7 Ian Wilmut , the embryologist who led the Roslin Institute team in Britain thatsuccessfully cloned ‘ Dolly ' from a single cell on another ewe' s udder , announced thatcloning humans was ‘ probably ' possible.8 ‘A single terminal cell is sufficient for duplicating the whole animal , that' s somethingnew , ' said Zhai. Genetically , the reproduction from a single cell is a complete copy of thetissue donor.9 Meanwhile , US scientists have declared that they have successfully cloned a monkey ,using an eight-cell embryo , marking the first time that an animal closely resembling humanshas ever been cloned.10 Many governments in the world , in a show of moral responsibility , have moved quicklyto discourage this new development.11 The United States banned the federal funding of cloning , and Germany called for aworld- wide ban on cloning human beings.12 Danish scientists said they were halting experiments pending a full debate on the issue.The It alian government said human cloning should be outlawed and announced a temporaryban in It aly on all forms of human or animal experiments linked with cloning. In China,many legislators attending the Eighth National People' s Congress were soliciting opinionsfrom scientists.13 Chinese scientists suggested that legislation is necessary to control potential dangersthat may arise from the newly developed cloning technology , and many have proposed thatlaws be approved to control t14 Technological breakthroughs always create new taboos and give an insight into new dimensions of human beings , yet somehow human beings are able to adjust their mindset tothe new reality after an initial wave of panic , just as they have come to terms withcontraception and artificial fertilization.15 If the new technology can be widely applied , it could be used to save endangeredanimals , cultivate better species and replicate transgenic animals of medical and scientificvalue.Read Passage 3 and then choose the best answer that may complete each of the statements below according to the passage.11. In Paragraph 1 the word "stun" means "A. confuseC. shockB. puzzleD. please12. The author appears fascinated by the idea of having a clone of himself becauseA. it enables him to have more childrenB. he can realize his wish for a longer lifeC. he can go back into the pastD. he wants to be involved in the experiment13. The example about Adam and Eve (paragraph 4) shows thatA. cloning is an old technology which has been revived recentlyB. there had been an application of the technology in ancient timesC. cloning is in accordance with the doctrines of ChristianityD. cloning has been the dream of human beings since the ancient past14. People' s general reaction to cloning is thatA. it may have negative consequences on the human societyB. it is a great development of modern technologyC. the technology should be quickly applied to the cure of many genetic diseasesD. it has to be controlled because there are already too many people in th~ world15. The fact that a monkey was cloned by US scientists shows thatA. human beings will be cloned immediatelyB. an animal closely resembling humans has been clonedC. cloning is a very simple technologyD. American cloning technology is the best in the world16. Which government intended to ban cloning experiments?A. The American governmentB. The British governmentC. The Chinese governmentD. The It alian government17. The author mentioned contraception and artificial fertilization 一一一A. to argue that cloning should be given a new nameB. to prove that cloning is equally dangerous and should be stoppedc. to predict that cloning will be accepted by the human society as wellD. to suggest new ways of birth control instead of human cloning18. What benefits could the new technology bring to the human society , according to the author?A. To save endangered animalsB. To cultivate better speciesC. To reproduce transgenic animals of medical and scientific valueD. All of the above19. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Governments worldwide react positively to the cloning technologyB. The cloning technology is welcomed by all peoplec.‘Dolly ' was cloned from a single cell on another ewe' s udderD. The Chinese government also banned the funding of cloning20. The passage indicates that the author _一一一一_ the cloning technology.A. supportsB. dislikesC. dou btsD. developsPart Three True or FalseWhen I Was in AmericaFor most people the holiday season is a time of joy and family reunion. For me , it is atime of mixed emotions - for I have been away from my family in Iran while studying in the United States. Rather than lock myself in my loneliness , I have tried each Christmas to learn more about the culture of the country and know more about my American friends.A tie-clasp I still wear reminds me repeatedly of the memorable Christmas of 1989. Allmy classmates had eagerly looked forward to the holiday. I had no money for the vacation.My check from home had not arrived on schedule because of the crush of holiday mai l. One day I walked to the campus to pick up my mail at the International Students office.The all important check still had not arrived. Maria , a Mexican-American student working as a temporary secretary in the department must have seen me as I left the mailbox with disappointment showing on my face. She invited me to spend Christmas Eve with her family. I accepted all too gladly.Maria's family was not rich. They lived in a modest small house. Maria introduced meto her parents , her aunt and her sister , who welcomed me warmly. Maria' s father could only speak Spanish , so he talked to me while Maria's sister acted as an interpreter. The kind look in his eyes and his relaxed behavior made me feel right at home.The dinner was very elaborate. Each dish had a special feature , sauce and blend of seasonings. Maria' s aunt ate while standing at a corner of the small , old table. I felt a little uncomfortable , knowing that I was occupying her place , but her gesture expressed the sincere hospitality with which Maria' s whole family received me. After dinner , Maria chose a small package from under the Christmas tree and handed it to me. Inside I found the tieclasp I still use to this day.Looking at the tie - clasp , I knew I would always regard it as a memento of an unforgettable evening of good friendship during a hard and lonely period of my life.Write T for True21. The author of the passage was an overseas student in America.22. The author usually had a good time during holidays in America.23. The author tried his best not to be overcome by his loneliness.24. The Christmas of 1989 was unforgettable for the author.25. The author didn' t look forward to the holiday as he didn' t have money to enjoy it.26. His check was probably delayed because of the crush of holiday mai l.27. Maria was a teacher at the university when the author studied there.28. There was only enough room for five seats at the table in Maria' s home.29. Maria' s father did not talk because he couldn' t speak English.30. The author appreciated the tie-clasp because it conveyed the kindness of Maria' s family.Part Four Short AnswerPassage 5World AIDS DayDecember first is World AIDS Day. The message at events this year is "Live and LetLi ve. " The aim is to end improper treatment of people with HIV and AIDS. Experts say such discrimination remains a barrier to prevention and treatment. The United Nations reported last week that the spread of AIDS shows no signs of easing. It says an estimated 40 million people are living with the HIV virus. These include 2. 5 million children.Worldwide , the report said that 6 million people became infected with HIV and 5 milliondied in 2010 - the most ever.Doctor Peter Piot heads the United Nations AIDS program. He says AIDS is spreadingfastest in Eastern Europe , especially Russia. The Caribbean continues to experience high levels of infection. And , he says there could be major increases in China and India.One out of five adults in southern Africa is living with HIV or AIDS. So ut hern Africaremains the worst affected part of the world. But Doctor Piot says there is a sharp increase in parts of Western Africa , such as in Cameroon and Nigeria , and in parts of Southern Asia and Southeast Asia , such as India and Thailand.Sexual contact , infected blood and the sharing of injection needles can all spread theAIDS virus. AIDS was first discovered in the 1980s. Now , more women than men become infected with HIV. And Doctor Piot warns that the ability of countries to provide services has dropped as many health workers become infected.The UN says South Africa had more people with HIV at the end of last year than anyother country. It had an estimated 5. 3 million cases , about eleven percent of the population. Last month South Africa announced a plan to provide anti - retroviral medicines for free. These drugs restrain the spread of the virus.South Africa says it hopes to have anti-AIDS centers open in every health district withina year and in every local area within five years. The plan also includes money for public education and training for health care workers.Until now , the government has said the drugs cost too much and can cause harm. However, the cost of three AIDS drugs taken as a combination will be cut by almost onethird. This will happen under an agreement negotiated by the Clinton Foundation. Former American President Bill Clinton says that if the So uth African program is successful , other nations could follow it.Read Passage 5 Short Answers31. What's the aim of the message at events of World AIDS Day this year?32. How many people infected with AIDS died in 2010?33. What does the word "heads" in the second paragraph mean?34. What can spread the AIDS virus?35. Which counfry is the worst AIDS - affected part of thAnswers:Part I (30 points , 3 points each)1. F2. T3. F4. T5. T6. Justine Moritz.7. Frankenstein shouted furiously at him , accusing him of the crime , and telling him to stay away from him and his family.8. Because nobody liked him.9. The monster wanted to capture him and make him become his friend.10. The monster strangled the boy accidentallyby holding him by the throat to stop him screammg.Part 2 ( 30 points , 3 points each)11. C 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. B16. D 17. C 18. D 19. C 20. APart 3( 20 points , 2 points each)21. T 22. F 23. T 24. T 25. T26. T 27. F 28. T 29. F 30. TPart 4 ( 20 poi脯，4 points each)31. The aim of the message is to end improper treatment of people with HIV and AIDS.32. 5 million people infected with AIDS died in 2010.33. The word "heads" means "leads" or "is in charge of".34. Sexual contact , infected blood and the sharing of injection needles can spread theAIDS virus.35. So uth Africa.Part IPassage 1When Betty Burwood won the national lottery , she and her husband , Bill , moved into a beautiful big bungalow and she bought herself a very expensive pearl necklace.The following summer, the Burwoods decided to throw a party. Ea rly on the afternoonof the party, Betty took her new silk dress out of the wardrobe and put her expensive pearl necklace on her dressing-table ready to put on in the evening. Then, she went to see how the preparations for the party were going.The catering company had just arrived - a cook , Mrs. Moore, and her two helpers ,Nancy and，Harriet. They were all in the kitchen unpacking the piles of boxes which. they had brought with them. So on , the fourth member of the team, Charlie Chivers, arrived on his bicycle.By six o'clock , everything was ready. The garden looked magnificent-with small round Tables and colorful chairs and sun shades. The food and drink was all laid out in the kitchen, ready to be brought out when the guests arrived.At ten past six, Be tty went to her bedroom to get ready. She showered and put on herbest silk dress. It was when &he was brushing her hair th,at she realized that her pearls werenot on the dressing - table. "Bill ," she said , "have you moved my pearls?" "No, dear," answered ~i1l，"where were they?" "I put them on the dressing - table this afternoon andthey're not here now. " "Are you sure?" asked B i1l."Maybe you put them down somewhere else , or maybe you've moved them. "For a quarter of an hour they searched for the missing pearls , but couldn' t find them anywhere. It was then that they decided they must call the police.So on , Inspector Morgan arrived and started to question all the suspects.Read Passage 1 and then try to give short answers1. Why could Betty afford an expensive necklace?2. Why did she take her necklace out early in the day?3. How many people were there in the catering company?4. What do you think was in the boxes brought by the catering company?5. Did the Burwoods call the police after they couldn't find the pearls?Read Passage 1 again and then fill in the following blanks numbered 6-10with the infonnation from the passage.Time ActionWhen Be tty won the lotteryThecouple moved into a big (6) and Bettybought a pearl necklace.The following summer The Burwoods wanted to (7)On the afternoon of the partyThe wife took her new dress out of the closet and putthe necklace on the dressing - table.Everything was prepared. The garden appeared (8)ay 6:00 - with small round tables and colorful chairsand sun-shades.At 6:10Be t ty went to the bedroom to get ready. While she (9), Betty realized that the necklace was missing.At (1 0)The couple failed to find out the pearls and then theymade up their minds to call the police.After a while The police arrived and began to inquire all the suspects.Part 2Passage 2CAl CHUN L.QNG ,.28, .f ound a job after graduating .f rom college , doing marketing for a company in Be ijing. La st Se ptember , when he saw in the China Youth News a notice recruiting volunteers to go to poor areas to help local people eradicate poverty, Cai suddenly found it was something he .r eally wanted to do and immediately applied. Two months later, Cai became a member of the first group of volunteers in the Poverty Relief Relay Program , and , given a year's leave by his company, went to Jingle Co unty in Shanxi Province with 21 other members.The Poverty Relief Relay Program was launched by the China Young Volunteers Association (CYVA) in order to recruit volunteers from all walks of life to work in poor areas and share their experience in education , medicine , science and technology. Each group of volunteers puts in one year of service.CYVA was founded in 1994 , aimed at motivating young people to provide voluntaryservice for the public good. As the Fi rst and largest organization o£its kind in China, it hashad an extensive impact on social welfare programs in China.The Poverty Relief Relay Program was conceived in June of 1996 , when the CYVA investigated several rural counties in northern China and finally chose Jingle as the firsttarget for the program. In September, a notice to recruit volunteers was published in several newspapers , requiring participants to have an educational level higher than junior college and qualifications for educational , or medical. or technical work. In addition. volunteers had tohave their employers' approval for a year' s leave and a guarantee of being able to resume employment after a year' s service. Usually, these volunteers have their salary suspen~eduntil they retur n.To the great surprise of the CYVA, their ads received a heavy response. In the halfmonth following the publication of the notice, the association received more than 200 letters and telephone calls , and 171 applications were processed. Twenty volunteers were to makeup the first group. but ∞nsequently two more members were added. According to a survey conducted by a local newspaper in Beijing , most young people who had heard of the program expressed a willingness to participate.R幅dPas踊ge 2 and then ch创_ the 1M自st answer thatmay complete 四ch of the statements below accol由ng to the p.篇age. Write youransw町5 on 由e Answer Sh帽t.11. In the secorid sentence of Paragraph 1, the word "eradicate" can be replaced byA. get rid ofC. produceB. gainD. evaluate12. What did Mr. Cai decide to do after reading the notice?A. To do marketing for the company.B. To ask for one year's leave.C. To become one of the volunteersD. To launch a new program for the company..13. How many members went to Jingle County in thePoverty Relief Relay Program at last?A. 20.B. 21C. 22.D. 2314. CYVA launched its programA. to ask for voluntary service by the youth to the associationB. to help young university graduates to find jobsC. to organize voluntary service for societyD. to help people from poor areas to find jobs in the city15. To participate in the Poverty Relief Relay Program. volunteers needA. to be from poverty stricken areasB. to be university graduatesC. to have the approval of their parentsD. to have had one year' s experience working in poor areas16. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Ca i was forced to join the Poverty Relief Relay Program by his company.B. The Poverty Relief Relay Program was launched by Shanxi Province government.C. CYVA is the second largest organization of its kind that has had a great impact in China.D. The Poverty Relief Relay Program was formed in 1996.17. CYVA recruited volunteers for the Poverty Relief Relay Program throughA. radioB. newspapersC. TVD. the Internet18. In their one year's service. the volunteers willA. have to quit their own jobsB. be paid by the local governmentC. receive no pay from their companiesD. be paid by the companies they work for71119ιThe findingsιfrom the survey by the local newspaper prove thatA. many young people are fed up with the jobs they are doingB. the program is relatively unknown to the publicC. very few people are intereste~d in the programD. many young people are willing to offer some h~lp·lo others20. The best title for the passage could beA. Volunteers Contribute to Poverty ReliefB. History of CYVA and It s ProgramC. Volunteers and Their CompaniesD. How to Find a Job in Jingle CountyQuestions 21…30 are based on Passage 3.Too often we just say the words "I' m sorry" and expect that to be good enough. It' snot. Thereare some very important steps to take for a truly heartfelt apology to beeffective. Here's howADMIT YO U' WERE WRONG 一The first and most important step is to admit thatyou have done something wrong. To say you are sorryand not admit wrongdoing is emptyand the injured party will not believe you.ACKNOWLEDGE THE DAMAGE DONE - The second important step' is toacknowledge the injuryyou have caused the other person(s). Have you hurt their feelings. damaged property. and caused them some difficulty? Be specific and tell them that you know what you did to them.ACCPET THE CONSEQUENCES - Accept complete responsibility for what you didas well as the consequences. The consequences could be personal. it could be financial. or it could be something else. Take your part and learn from it. Do n ' t try to turn it around atthis point and look for their part in the problem (i f any) or try to get them to say they' resorry. This is about YOU and YOUR actions. not theirs.712ASK FOR FORGIVENESS - Forgiveness doesn't mean. That is'somethingthat few people can truly do. It means, "I give up my right to hurt you back or hold thisover you in the future".CHANGE BEHAVIOUR IN THE FUTURE - Assure them that YO Ii will make theproper changes in the future and that you should keep this problem from happening again. Words with no action are pretty meaningless. 1£you promise to change , and the other person sees you change, you can repair your relationship and rebuild trust.The following statements are True or False.21. Many people think just saying "I'm sorry" is enough for an apology.22. People needto take a few important steps to make a truly heartfelt apologyeffective.23. The first and most important step is to admit that you have done everything wrong.24. The second important step is to accept complete responsibility for what both partiesdid.25. You shouldbe specificwhen you acknowledge the injury you havecaused the other person(s).26. Do n ' t try to look for the other person' s faults in the problem.27. Forgetting doesn't mean .forgivenes~. That is something that few people cantrulydo.28: Forgiveness means giving up the right to hurt back or hold it over others.29. Only when words are given with action could they be meaningfu l.30. Once trust is broken between people, it could never get repaired.Part N Short AnswerPassage 4The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, theother being the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the 713{J nitedS tates and arguably the oldest in the world, which traces its origins to the Democratic Republican Party. During the administration of President George Washington, Thomas Jefferson was the first Se cretary of State. Jefferson and several of his friends and partners became dissatisfied with the policies of the governmen t. They formed a political association that came to be called the Democratic Republican Party.In 1829, Andrew Jackson became the first Democratic President. Since that time. the issues of the nation and the ideas of the party have changed. Bo th the major parties have liberal and conservative members, but in general people consider the De mocrats today more liberal than the Republicans. Democrats often want the government to establish social programs for people in need , such as the poor , the unemployed, and the elderly. They usually say they believe in equal rights for women and minorities. and they oppose nuclear weapons and too much military spending. The symbol of the De mocratic Partyis the donkey.The Republican Party began in 1854 over the issue of slavery. Republicans opposed slavery. The first Republican candidate to become President was Abraham Li ncol n. After the Civil War , Republicans got interested in farm , land , and business issues. In general , Republicans vote more conservatively than Democrats. They want government to support big business but riot control the lives of citizens. They often oppose government spending for social programs but support military spending. The party symbol is the elephant.31. What' s the relationship between the Democratic Party and the Democratic Republican Party in the United States?32. Who was the first Democratic President in the American history33. What' s the symbol of the Democratic Party?34. Which party agreed to abolish slavery?35. What is the main content of the passage?Answers:Part I (30 points, 3 points each )1. Be cause she had won the national lottery.2. Be cause she wanted to have it ready to wear in the evening.3. There were four people in the catering company. (They were Mrs. Moore, Nancy,Harriet and Charlie Chivers. )4. Food, plates, dishes and so on.5. Yes , they did.6. bungalow7. throw a party。
英语(二)复习资料
英语（二）复习资料2020 年7 月4 日目录1复习资料说明 12听力 12.1short conversations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 听力2.1short conversations1.She’ll go with the man soon.2.The purse might be in the car.3.She won’t buy the C D.4.The singer is u nattractive.5.Tom might be in the dorm right now.2.2 a long conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2.3 a p assage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.4 spot dictation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33词汇 43.1 Unit 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.2 Unit 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.3 Unit 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.The work the director has assigned is unreasonable.2.The movie was awful.3.The woman is unlikely to become a movie star.4.Four dollars.5.The director is not successful.3.4 Unit 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54汉译英 54.1 Unit 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.2 Unit 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.3 Unit 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.4 Unit 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5深度阅读 6 6长篇阅读91 复习资料说明由于英语（二）考试中的题目部分来自视听说，阅读教程，长篇阅读，综合教程上的词汇和句子翻译．本文件集成了视听说，阅读教程，综合教程上的答案．粗体部分为重点复习内容，来源于正考班的资料和重修班的资料．本文档不得作商业用途．1.A bride.2.A mother.3.A policeman.4.A professor.5.A housekeeper.1.She disagrees that only a few tickets were given out.2.No one else is as bright as Mary.3.They were given more cookies than they expected.4.It is raining unusually hard right now.5.The interest rates have risen a lot.1. $125.2. $5,000.3. $224.4. $576.5. 15,080 miles.免责声明：Ther e is no w a rr a n ty f or the W ork. 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Should the Work prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary ser‐ vicing, repair, or correction.1.Pop songs.2.He liked pop songs.3.They like old folk songs.4.To lend him a DVD.5.Aperson’s musical taste may change.1.No less than 14,000 years.2.All of the a bove.3.Performing for the k ids.4.Guiding a blind p erson.5.Most of them could get the ball.2.3 a passage1.He displayed a gift for music.2.He could write music.5. advertising.1.Shaq is playing basketball while a kid is looking o n.2.Because he wants to ask the kid for the Pepsi.3.Pepsi has a stronger appeal to the kid than the basketball star does.4.The football star likes Coke very much.5.Parking there is not allowed.1.Supply usually outnumbers demand.2.Manufacturers advertise their products by sponsoring sporting events.3.The television.4.Because people believe what ads say without thinking if the ads are true.5.The causes, methods and effects of advertising.3.He was able to play all parts in a symphony.4.A successful musician but a poor businessman.5.The life of a great musician.1.He had a very short memory.2.The most important part but with only one line.3.Throw the rose to the audience.4.He said the line with great emotion.5.Because the actor forgot the r ose.1.He likes to use both suspense and humor in his movies.2.First the character does not know the truth, but finally learns it.3.He produced movies that brought fear and excitement to the audience.4.He was at a French airport.5.A character read a newspaper with his photo on it.1. He wants to understand it better. 1.In many places throughout the world.2.Preserving their habitat.3.Non‐toxic cleaners.4.Drinking coffee in your backyard.5.Ways to protect endangered animals.1.It used rude l anguage.2.It got even r uder.3.Because he was afraid the parrot might die.4.It had been frightened by the chickens’dead bodies.5.He put the bird in the refrigerator freezer.1.All of the above.2.They pose in front of c ameras.3.Agood body shape.4.Around 34‐24‐34 inches.5.Eating disorders.2.He narrowly escaped death thanks to a few non‐Jews.3.They want to be with their mothers.4.One.5.Movie recommendations.1.cell phones or personal computers.2.location.3.a monthly fee.4.advertising their income.1.He had a few drinks.2.He asked Tom to pay his bill.3.One did not have to pay his bill if he claimed to have paidit.4.It was easy to cheat the barman.5.He believed Tom had cheated him.1.Both A) and B).2.They are accepted in many places and can be used to buyboth large and small items.3.When you do not have money, you can still buy things.4.Any of the a bove.5.You must pay the interest.4.Because the sharks killed all of them.5.Athreat was replaced by a bigger threat.2.4spot dictation1.Because he carries two large bags over his shoulder.2.He opens the bags for inspection.3.He examines the bags closely.4.Every week for three years.5.He smuggled bicycles.1.Pete died in the backyard.2.He wiped his dirty hands on his clean trousers.3.He had spent some time weeding in the yard.4.He had been washing his ladder.5.Blake Smith was lying because his jeans should not have been clean after he finished painting the porch.1.He drove through the red light.2.It was dangerous not to stop at the red l ight.3.His mother often shot through the red light safely.4.Because his mom might be driving through the red light.5.One should obey the traffic signals for safety’s sake.1.Both cars are damaged, but neither of the drivers is hurt.2.God has arranged for the man and woman to become friends.3.God wants the man and woman to drink it to celebrate.4.Because he believes he’s following God’s will.5.The woman makes the man appear to have been driving while drunk.1.Vietnam.2.All of the above.3.He jumped into the pool to save Matthew.4.Because English was not his native language and he didn’t want to learn it.5.Because his English teacher saved him from drowning, he came to like both water and English.1.He caught hold of the boat.2.Whether there were any alligators around.3.No, not for the past y ears.1.Ballads and some forms of (1) classical music.2.It often creates a (2) peaceful atmosphere that is good for(3) relasing after a busy day.3.(4) Jazz and blues.4.It can create an atmosphere of (5) sadnes.5.Rock, (6) heavy metal and dance music.6.It tends to give us (7) enerey and make us fel ful of life. It can be played at parties, (8) sporting events and in cars. Rock music can be used to acompany (9) physical labor. It does not make sense to blame rock music for (10) road accidents.1.wrote a song for the clhldr, entitled “(1)Good Morning to All”.2.was a (2) success owing to the combination of Mildred’s(3) m usical t alents w ith h er s ister’s k nowledge o fkinder‐ garten education.3.published the song (4) without the sisters’ permission;4.added a (5) second part, which is the familiar “Happy Birthday to You”.5.altogether (6) replaced the sisters’ original song “Good Morning to All”.6.took (7) legal action against Mr. Coleman;7.succeeded in proving that they were the (8) real owners of the song.1.3 The minister greted the gesis in the church.2.2 Wedding invitations were sent out to relatives and friends.3.1 An announcement about the wedding was published in the newspaper.4.5 The bride and the bridegroom exchanged vows.5.9 The minister signed the certificate.6.7 The minister declared the couple husband and wife.7.6 The minister prayed for the couple.8.4 The minister talked about the meaning of marriage.9.8 The reception was over.1.Robert gave money to (1) the beggar because he looked as if he (2) needed help. This surprises Susan because Robert is usually (3) careful with his money. She be‐lieves that the beggar should find (4) a job to support himself. Unconvinced, Robert argues that some peo‐ple have (5) a hard time of it in life. Although Susan thinks the beggar will (6) waste the money he has re‐ ceived, Robert prefers to share some of his (7) good luck with others.3 词汇3.1Unit 21.In times of economic crisis, people have to tighten their belt and live a thrifty l ife.2.Our soldiers force the enemy to retreat with superior fire‐ power.3.He is a strong‐minded person who can undertake heavy tasks at the crucial moment.4.This scandal is bound to tell against him in the coming presidential election.5.Because koalas are exotic animals, their prices are fairly expensive.6.I chanced to overhear them speaking ill of you.7.Punctuality is an important constituent of good character.8.Assemble your papers and put them in this file.9.The whole winter the swallow remained underground, and Timmy nursed her with care and love.3.2Unit 41.The polluted water can be fatal if swallowed. Police areinvestigating what caused the pollution.2.I don’t want to get involved in this argument. I’d ratherstand on a(n) neutral ground.3.Watch out for the monkeys! They will try to snatch a sand‐wich from you at a picnic.4.As spring approaches, the trees begin to send forth tenderbuds.5.The “two sessions” (of the NPC and the CPPCC) this yearshould focus more clearly on ways and means to over‐ come current difficulties and make the country even stronger, they said.6.Some people jumped rashly to the conclusion that some‐thing must be wrong without doing a ny surveys.7.You know how I detest dancing, unless I am particularlyacquainted with my partner.8.George is nuts about the Chinese culture and has decidedto learn Chinese in an evening school.9.Joe will be a dead duck when his wife learns what he d id.10.In the sentence “A life without sex, kisses and cuddlingis bitter for most of the alone hearts of to day’s society.”, which of the following cannot be filled in the blank?11.Each application is reviewed by a panel of experts.12.In the sentence “Each event lasts mostly three to fourhours.”, which of the following cannot be used in the blank?13.His strategic mistake caused him to blunder away a goodopportunity.14.Don’t try to fool me under any circumstances.10.Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have 15. What we desperately need is nothing but your devotion togoverned my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.11.I deduce from the large crowd that the speaker is very pop‐ular.12.It’s rude to mock a foreign student’s mistakes in English.13.She was still totally immersed in the romantic scene as if itwere occurring that moment.14.The TV station was bombarded with complaints against atasteless TV program.15.Under current laws, those who abet someone to end theirown life can be prosecuted and jailed for up to 14 years.your job.3.3Unit 61.The image of the woman popped into his head out of the blue.2.When I turned red under her gaze, she turned away and back to her own seat.3.As a model of good manners, he has conquered any inward fury.4.Depression in urban life, tenses of toil and moil are fre‐ quently rushed away by the so‐called “Countryside Oxy‐ gen Bar”.5.They traveled thousands of miles to that mysterious king‐ dom in quest of hidden treasure. as a gifted man with an alcohol problem, who failed to live up to his family responsibilities.6.What we have done to these stray animals is in full accord 13. She surreptitiously searched through her husband’s cell with the humane spirit. phone while he was asleep like a log.7.In the sentence “From the bottom of my heart, I am deeply 14. As a newly emerging industry, it is no doubt that mobilegratitude to my mother school.”, which of the following cannot be used in the blank?8.He thought it improvident of me to spend so much on ajacket so early on in the college term.9.The matter in dispute is the ownership of the house.10.Error is often the precursor of what is correct.11.For this reason, I have decided to bequeath my entire for‐tune to the only loyal friend that I have, Ralph.12.Master Chan’s obstinacy grows even after the other fami‐lies have agreed.13.However, he declined to reveal anything about his diet.14.Despite all their differences, men and women place highvalue on one trait: loyalty.15.Nothing can compel me to do such a thing.3.4Unit 81.The election will take place against a backdrop of increas‐ing instability.2.Some people might say that ignorance is bliss and I agreewith them.3.Our aim is to establish a strong and progressive society.4.There is some excitement on the horizon, but I can’t tellyou about it.5.Colin and I huddle up on the sofa together to watch thelately hottest TV show.6.I had to do a double take when I read what the good pro‐fessor said.7.We’d go to the cinema and I’d think we were there to watcha movie and they thought we were there to cuddle and kiss.8.His entire face beamed with happiness.9.In the sentence “Shouting can cause you to inbreathe dan‐gerous amounts of dust.”, the word “inhale” is most likely close to “inbreathe” in the following choices.10.Most nights he will crawl up and sleep on my shoulder andsnuggle into my neck.11.Just draw up here and I’ll get out.12.In his memoir My Father, the president pictured his fatherpayment service will have a bright future.15.It took them about one month to figure out how to start theequipment.4 汉译英4.1Unit 21.这一发现被视为一项至关重要的突破．(crucial, perceive)This discovery was perceived as a crucial breakthrough.2.在公共汽车上，米歇尔被两个胖子挤在中间，苦恼极了．(nasty, sandwich between)Michelle had anasty feeling when she was sandwiched between two fat men on the bus.3.我同情他，就把钱借给他去调养脚伤．(take pity on some‐body, nurse)I took pity on him and lent him money to nurse his foot injury.4.侦探们可以从几段零星的谈话中推断出作案的人．(dedu ce,snatch)Detectives can deduce from snatches of conversation who have committed the crime.5.他没完没了的抱怨让我们忍无可忍，他的老板也眉头紧锁．(strain, frown)His constant complaints were straining our patience, and his boss gathered his brows into a frown.6.我无意中听到两个女孩用嘲讽的语气在谈论这个小丑．(overhear, mocking)I overheard two girls talking about the clown with a mockingvoice.4.2Unit 41.你可以近距离观察飞机的起降．(at close quarters)You can watch aircraft take off or land at close quarters.2.和他谈过话的人中没有一个怀疑他作为一个政治家的诚意．(sincerity)Nobody that he spoke to doubted his sincerity as a politician.3.在此世间，你无法做到绝对的中立．(neutral)You cannot be completely neutral in this world.4.经常锻炼可以增强心脏机能，从而减少心脏病发作的危险．(thereby)Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.5.法官称那次袭击为令人发指的罪行．(abominable)The judge described the attack as an abominable crime.6.所有的人都应该去感知大自然之美．(become acquainted with)All people should seek to become acquainted with the beauty in nature.4.3Unit 61.在阅读了一些经典文学著作之后，我很想和我的论文导师分享我的看法．(literary, feel compelled to)Having read some classic literary works, I feel compelled to share my views with my supervisor.2.但是有个重大问题依然存在：这份手稿到底是毫无意义的鬼画符，还是隐藏着信息？(crucial, manuscript)But a crucial question remains: Does the manuscript contain only meaningless handwriting or a coded message?3.当你渐渐入睡的时候，你的眼睛会开始微微转动，你的体温也会有一些轻微下降，你的四肢将会伸展开来，同时你的呼都将失败．(figure out)We must figure out how to solve this difficult problem, otherwise the whole project would be endangered.3.唯有他意识到眼前存在的问题，还提出了一系列建设性的方案．(on the horizon)He was the only person who was aware of the issues on the horizon, and developed a series of constructive scenarios.4.尤西姆将利齐从机场接到酒店，然后和她共进丰盛的晚餐．(pick up)Useem picked up Lizzy in the airport, drove her to the hotel, and had a hearty dinner together.5.在这阴冷潮湿的天气里，我们只能无精打采地蜷缩在火堆旁．(huddle up)In these gloomy and cold days, we could only huddle ourselves up by the fire, unanimated.6.我仔细看才发现她今天穿了姐姐的衣服出门．(do a double‐ take)I did a doubletake when I saw her dressed in her sister’s clothing.5 深度阅读吸将会放慢并且变得相当有规律．(drift off, stretch out) When you drif t of f into slumber, your eyes will roll about,your temperature will drop slightly, your arms and legs will stretch out, and your breathing will slow down and become quite regular.4.他的一生都献给了对癌症起因的研究, 有资格受到我们的尊敬和感谢．(devote, gratitude)His whole life has been devoted to studying the origin of cancer, which deserves our respect and gratitude.5.研究显示倔强的特质能使人应对生活中最严峻的挑战．(re‐ veal, trait, stubbornness)The study reveals that the trait of stubbornness can keep people going through the toughest challenge of their lives.6.他的形象已经由一个酗酒的流浪汉彻底地转变成一位忠诚的丈夫和慈爱的父亲．(image, transform)His image has thoroughly transformed from a hard-drinking sundowner to a devoted husband and father.4.4Unit 81.What is the passage mainly about? Different greeting customs in the US and France.2.Which of the following statements is not true? It France people usually greet a family member with a kiss.3.What does Monique mean by saying “I couldn’t find a map of France with different colors to show how many kisses they give in each town.”?It is difficult to tell exactly how many kisses people give in each town.4.Which of the following may explain the sentence “There is some ‘grey’ area about customs in general.” in the last paragraph? The way people greet each other depends on both the region and the individual.5.Which word in the last paragraph indicates the appro‐ priate attitude we should have when greeting people from other cultures? Mindful.6.We can infer from the passage that if people do not know difference between greeting customs, there will be misunderstandings.1.研究表明，男孩比女孩更容易在高中辍学．(drop out of) Studies show that boys are more likely to drop out of high schoolthan girls.2.我们必须在两周内找到解决这个难题的办法，否则整个工程1.According to the first paragraph, children as an Internet marker have created a growing advertising market.2.Targeting children for advertising is controversial be‐ cause children are not ready to evaluate advertisements or information requests.3.Many advertisers defend the targeting of children by claiming that children understand what an advertisement it trying to do.4.In the passage the author wants marketers to understand that children must be treated differently when advertising.1.What does the author mean by saying “We are all just big children”?Everybody is childlike by nature.2.It can be inferred from the passage that children need to be accepted by their peers.3.According to the passage, which of the followingstate‐ments is NOT true? In real life everything is perfectly fair.4.What does the word “paradigm” (Para. 7) mean? exam-ple.5.According to the author, in the Western world com‐munity has taken a back seat to independence because people have tribal instincts.6.What is the main idea of the passage? People like watching sports is one excellent way to meet our basic needs.1.The Peace Hotel is run by Jinjiang International.2.The Peace Hotel was built by an Iraqi immigrant.3.Which of the following is true of The Peace Hotel? The hotel is one with history.4.The Peace Hotel hosted the rich and famous fromaround the world including Charlie Chaplin.5.Which of the following features is not admired byEuro‐ pean tourists? Modernity.6.After renovation, which style will the hotel retain? The historic original style.4.The world’s first 4‐wheeled automobile was adapted froma stagecoach.5.All of the following statements are TRUE except the state‐ ment that Nikolaus Otto invented a two cylinder, four-stroke engine.1.How much did the “Model T”cost at the very beginning? $ 850.2.According to the passage, which buyers of the “Model T” were not mentioned? Lawyers.3.According to the passage, which of the following things did Henry Ford not do? He became president of the Ford Motor Company three times.4.In which year was the production of the “Model T” stopped? 1927.5.According to the passage, which of the following state‐ments is TRUE? Henry Ford madetheautomobileindustry one of the greatest industries.1.We m ay f ind t he f ollowing i deas i n t he s ummary o f t he s tu‐ dent’s reports in their email EXCEPT music had no effent on drivers’ mood, driving enjoyment and performance while driving.2.According to the writer, the following statements are cor‐ rect EXCEPT music actually causes a particular behavior while the listener is driving.3.In Paragraph 10, Line 8, the expression of “highway hyp‐ nosis” may mean you may feel sleepy and cannot focus on your driving.4.According to the writer’s own experiences, the idea that distractions are never needed in quiet driving situations.5.Bases on the writer’s research about music and driving, he is very likely to keep on listening to different music while driving in different situations.1.It is either Daimler or Benz, but not Cugnot that is regarded as the inventor of the automobile because both Daimler and Benz invented practical gasoline-powered vehicles.2.The inventor of motorcycle is Nikolaus Otto or Gottlieb Daimlber.3.The Mercedes automobile was designed in 1901. 1.Which of the following is the reason that American adults take food supplements? To improve some part of their health.2.Which of the following is not among the more popular food supplements? Glucose.3.What is a healthy diet according to the passage? A diet low in fat and sugar and rich in plant foods.4.How do you know if your diet is healthy? Check the Food Guide Pyramid.5.What can ruin your appetite or cause other eatingprob‐ lems according to the passage? A sad event. 6.Which of the following belongs to a healthy diet? Oats.1.The word “undermine” most probably means weaken.2.“The boss is a jerk.” (Para 3) is used here to show how pessimists think about the unhappy things around them.3.The example given about a young wife shows that 1.The system is going to be used in the following matches except France vs. Scotland.2.Which organization proposes the application of this sys‐ tem? UEFA Referees Committee.3.This system could be helpful in situations such as the identity of a cautioned player.4.UEFA is very likely to make use of technology in the fol‐ lowing week only when it has no incidence on the fluidity of play.5.The writer’s attitude toward the application of technology in sports is neutral.pessimists are used to thinking of everything negatively.4.Which of the following statements is TRUE of “my father”? He did not like to take any preventive measures.5.It can be inferred from the passage that Seligman should be a psychologist.1.The f irst t wo p aragraphs s erve a s a(n) i ntroduction o f t hearticle.2.The purpose of the article is to educate people on what depression is and more importantly, how to deal with it.3.In the article, the author talks about several kinds ofde‐1.Advocates of virtual visitation have the following rea‐sons except to substitute for a real visitation.2.The critics against virtual visitation worry that a virtual visit may replace the real visitation.3.The following statements are true except that U.S. passed its law to support the virtual visitation.4.Which state made virtual visitation an official option in 2004? Utah.5.What will be the purpose of Gough in his future work? He will work to get other states to pass laws in favor of virtual visit.pression, EVCEPT Milder Depression.4.Paragraph four to six are organized by general to specific order.5.The purpose for the last section “you can make it” is to provide practical solutions to depressed people and encourage them to seek help if it is possible.6.Where is it least likely for you to find this article? Entertainment magazines.1.On hearing “the Blue Danube”, the author all of the above.2.According to the article, the waltz originated as an Austrian peasant dance.3.According to the article, Strauss’music is characterizedas all of the following except demanding.4.The word “they” in the second to last paragraph refersto operettas.5.According to the article, what contribution did Straussmake via music? Both A and B.1.In the first paragraph, what does the last sentence proba‐ bly mean? Morse code is almost useless.2.In the second paragraph, the first sentence probably means we should not totally rely on Internet or similar modern communications.3.The following events are mentioned as the cause for the communications blackout except some hackers may make the Internet paralyzed with virus.4.In theory, the global Internet is highly resistant to catas‐ trophic failure. But why do they still have occasionally failure? Because the intercontinental cable systems often lack costly parallel backup circuits.5.What is the solution given from the writer when a sudden blackout of the Internet occurred again? To hold that Morse code guide handy as the substitute to the Internet.1.The examinations watchdog may be an organization which functions to deal with student’s examinations.2.There were 1100 students who smuggled mobile phones into the examinations.3.You will not be penalized if you do not take mobile phones into examinations.4.According to Ken Boston, what is the method they are using now to solve the problem of cheating by mobile phone? Ask schools to urge students not to take mobile phones into examinations.1.What is China’s Super Girl contest like? An artistic contest for those who want to be artists.2.What d oes t he c hampion u sually g et a fter s he w ins t he S u‐ per Girl contest? An opportunity for her future success as am artist.3.What is the attitude of the writer towards the Super Girl contest? Neutral.4.It seems the reason for the China’s young women’s eager participation in the Super Girl contest can be all of the fol‐ lowing EXCEPT the love of entertainment industry.5.According to the passage, the following statements are true EXCEPT the contestant must get his or her parents permission before entering the contest.and other celebrities.4.In paragraph 5, the word “iron” in the expression of “Twiggy, the 1960s fashion icon” probably means a sign which can remind people of significance.5.The idolization of thin models can lead to all of the fol‐ lowing problems except that the media represent women of all sizes.1.According to the passage, the denial to age is essentially a kind of denial to the aged people’s dignity and value.2.Voluntary euthanasia in Western societies may be at‐ tributed to the judgment that the life of the patient is no longer worthwhile.3.The writer gives us the following reasons for the need to love the elderly except we should learn to accept debility and dependence as ways to spiritual t ransformation.4.We can infer from the passage the writer supports the idea of the Christian past about the respect for the elderly.5. Based on the passage, we may infer that the writer woule1.According to the passage, the girls who refuse to modelthemselves are those who have quite high body esteem.2.We can infer from the passage that in the 1960s, people saw skinny models only occasionally.3.According to the passage, only when pop culture chang-es its focus can we change the idolization of models, stars disapprove all of of the following except the love of the frail elderly.6 长篇阅读选自新视野长篇阅读第二册每单元前两篇文章．。
级中学八年级英语上学期期末复习练习阅读理解2牛津版_7507
八年级英语期末复习专题练习《阅读理解2》ASome years ago, on a hot summer day, a little boy decided to go swimming in theold swimming hole.He jumped into the water, but he didn't realize that a crocodile(was swimming toward him. His mother was looking out of the window andsaw the two as they got closer and closer together. She ran toward the waterand shouted to her son as loudly as she could.Hearing her voice, the little boy became scared and made a U-turn toswim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the crocodilereached him.From the dock（码头）, the mother held her little boy by the arms just as thecrocodile caught his legs. That began a tug-of -war（拔河）between the two. The crocodile was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by. When he heard the mother's crying, he ran out from his truck, took aim and shot the crocodile.Amazingly,after weeks and weeks in the hospital,the little boy survived.His legs were full of cuts from the accident. And on his arms were deep scars（伤疤）from his mother's fingernails.A newspaper reporter asked the boy if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his legs. And then, he said to the reporter:"But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn't let go."1.Hearing the mother's voice, the boy_______.A.still went on swimming forwardsB.became too frightened to swimC.swam back towards his motherD.decided to beat the crocodile2.The boy survived because of the following EXCEPT_______.A.his mother's not letting goB.a farmer's helpC.the medical treatmentD.his good swimming skills3.Which is true according to the story?A.The boy's legs were both scarred.B.The crocodile bit the boy's arms.C.The mother lost her arms.D.The mother was hurt badly by the crocodile.4.In the last paragraph, the boy meant to tell the reporter_______.A.how deep the scars made by the crocodile wereB.how much his mother loved himC.how greatly the scars troubled himD.what a brave and clever hero he was参照答案1— 4 CDABBOne afternoon many years ago, I sat down on a bench in a park and watched a little boy, around 2 years old, running freely on the grass as his mother watched from ashort distance. The boy would fall to the grass, get up, and without looking backat his mother, ran as fast as he could as if nothing had happened.When kids fall down, they don't think of the fall as a failure. Instead, theyconsider it as a learning experience. They try again and again until they succeed.While I was touched by the boy's strong mind, I was also touched by theway he ran. With each attempt, he looked so confident and natural. He onlywanted to run freely and to do it as well as he could. He was just being achild-just being himself-being completely in the moment. He never gave up.Each time he fell, he got himself back up again, as if he knew that falling downwas simply a part of life.He was not looking for others' smiles, or worrying about whether someone waswatching or not. He only wanted to run and to feel the experience of running fullyand freely.I learned a lot from that experience, and have successfully brought that lesson with me in many parts in my life.1.From Paragraph l, we know that the boy's mother_______.A.was strict with himB.had a special way to educate her sonC.didn't love her son as much as othersD.was too weak to help her son get up2.Which is true according to the passage?A.The kid was in a blue jacket.B.The kid was about 2 years old.C.The kid was playing with his grandparents when he fell down.D.When the kid fell down he cried for a while.3.The writer was touched by the boy because the boy _______.A.might stop running when he fell downB.never fell down if he made up his mind to runC.didn't care about the fall and went on runningD.was good at running and never fell down4.What can we learn from the story?A.Falling down will make a person feel frightened from then on.B.Falling down is the mother of success.C.When others are watching, people fall down easily.D.One will succeed if he/she is confident and never gives up.参照答案1— 4 BBCDCWhen I was in the ninth grade, my parents started fighting about me. If my grades weren't perfect, they would scream at each other at night. I started to worry and couldn't fall asleep. My grades really started to drop too. It was hard to pay attention during class because I felt so tired all the time.My mom had to take me to see a psychologist（心理医生）．On theway, I started to worry even more. What would my friends think about meif they knew I was going to see a psychologist? What if the psychologistcouldn't cure me?It was not that bad. My psychologist asked me a lot of questions. Wetalked about how my life might improve if I was able to get more sleep.At the end of the consultation（会诊）, I was sent home with a piece of paper calleda sleep diary.During the treatment, the psychologist was a cheerleader (啦啦队队长) for my life and keptpointing out all the things I was doing right. With her help, I started to noticethe positive thingsthat were happening all around me.After about two months of seeing my psychologist, I could sleep at least eight hours a night, sometimes even nine! I felt happier. My grades got better. Itwas so much better to admit thatsomething was wrong and to do something to over come it rather than just watchmy whole lifeget worse and worse!1.Why did the writer go to see a psychologist?A.Because her grades weren't perfect.B.Because she fought with her classmates.C.Because she had an eating problem.D.Because she couldn't fall asleep.2.What did the writer learn during the treatment?A.She learned some skills to fall asleep soon.B.She learned to notice positive things.C.She learned how to improve her grades.D.She learned how to get on well with her parents.3.After seeing the psychologist, when did the writer find her problemsbecome better?A. Two weeks later.B. Six months later.C. Two months later.D. One year later.4. What did the writer think of seeing a psychologist at last?A. It was necessary.B. It was useless.C. It was nothing.D. It was exciting.参照答案1— 4 DBCADI was walking around in a store. I saw a cashier(收银员) hand a little boy his money back, saying, "I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll( 玩偶 )." I walked toward him and asked him whom he wished togive this doll to."It's the doll that my sister loved the most and wanted so muchfor Christmas," he said.I replied that maybe Santa Claus will bring it to her after all, andthat he shouldn't worry. He replied to me sadly, "No, Santa Claus can't bring itto her where sheis now. I have to give the doll to my mom so that she can give it to my sister whenshe joins her."His eyes were so sad while saying this, "My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mom is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could takethe doll with her to give it to my sister."My heart nearly stopped. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy,"What if we checked again, just in case you do have enough money?""Okay," he said. 'el hope that I have enough." I added some of my money to hiswithout him seeing, and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll andeven some spare money left over. "Thank you, God, for giving me enough money!" said the little boy.I left the store, Feeling as though my life had been changed forever.1. Whom did the boy want to give the doll to?A. His mother.B. His衔end.C. His sister.D.The writer.2.The boy finally had enough money for the doll because_______.A.he didn't count correctly at firstB.the writer added some moneyC.the cashier added some moneyD.the cashier made the doll cheaper3.How did the writer feel at last?A. Ashamed.B. Nervous.C. Happy.D. Angry.4.What does the story tell us?A.We should help other people in need.B.Money does not matter.C.We should believe in Santa Claus.D.We should borrow money when necessary.参照答案1— 4 CBCAEFor Michael, this was difficult.He had conditioned himself to succeed wheneverhe was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every timehe tried to miss a shot, he failed for miss.In total, it took him over20 attempts （试试）before he missed a shot.For Michael, success is a strong habit. He had formed a habitthat was so strong that it took him a lot of time to break it and "fail".Just like drinking, smoking and collecting things, success isalso a habit. The only thing is, Lt is much more effective!Like all habits, once it is established, it is difficult to break.Many people think that success is difficult to maintain （保持） . They feel that it will be hard work and will need too much action and focus. The truth is that it issimply a habit, and as easy to maintain as any other habit.Spend some time making success a habit in your life. Once you have developedit, it is not something you will want to change again. Then, the only thing you will fail at is failing.1.Why did Jordan attempt 20 times before he missed a shot in the advert?A.Because he didn't work hard enough.B.Because he was not careful enough.C.Because he was too tired.D.Because success was a strong habit for him.2.What do many people wrongly think of success?A.They think it is easy to maintain.B.They think it needs too much action and focus.C.They think it is impossible to form the habit of success.D.They think it doesn't require too much work.3.We can infer the underlined word "it" means_______.A. drinkingB. smokingC. collecting thingsD. success4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the Passage?A.For Michael, success means throwing the ball in.B.Habits are something which are difficult to break.C.Success is as easy to maintain as any other habit.D.Success is a habit which you always want to change.5.What does the writer want to tell us?A.We should never miss a shot.B.Trying to fail is necessary.C.We should make success a habit.D.Success is not easy to achieve.参照答案1— 5 DBDDCFLittle boy named Johnny was visiting his grandparents on their farm, and theygave him a slingshot( 弹弓 ) to play with out in the woods. He practiced for some timebut he could never hit the target he had set for himself.Getting a little upset, he headed back to the farmhouse for dinner. As he waswalking back, he saw his grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse ( 激动 ), he let the slingshot fly, hitting the duck in the head and killing it.In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the woodpile （柴堆） , only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day,Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes."But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in thekitchen." Then she whispered（私语）to Johnny, "Remember the duck?"So Johnny did the dishes.Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing,and Grandma said: "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help me make supper."Sally just smiled and said, "Well, that's all right because Johnny told me hewanted to help you." She whispered again, "Remember the duck?"So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed behind to help make supper. After several days of doing both his chores and Sally's,Johnny finally couldn't stand it anymore.He went to his grandma and said that he had killed the duck.Grandma smiled and gave him a big hug. "Sweetheart, I know," said Grandma. "You see, I was standing at the window the other day and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave(谅解) you. I just wanted to find out how long you would letSally make a slave（奴隶)of you!"1.What did Johnny's grandparents give him to play with?A. A basketball.B. A football.C. A duck.D. A slingshot.2.How did he feel when he couldn't hit the target?A. Excited.B. Upset.C. Bored.D. Nervous.3.Why did Johnny keep helping Sally do the chores?A.Because Sally was too small to do them.B.Because Sally didn't know how to do them.C.Because he didn't want Sally to tell on him.D.Because he liked doing the chores very much.4.According to what grandma said, when did she find out what he did?A.After Johnny told her.B.After Sally told her.C.As soon as Johnny killed the duck.D.When Johnny helped Sally to do the chores.参照答案1— 4 DBCCGOne of my best childhood memories is going to the river and sitting quietly onthe bank. There I would enjoy the peace and quiet, watching the bamboo trees bendin the wind and then return to their original positions after the wind had died down.When I think about the bamboo tree's ability to come back to itsoriginal position, the word "resilience" comes to my mind. When weuse the word to talk about a person, it means the ability to easilyrecover from shock, sadness or any other bad situation.Have you ever felt like you are about to snap（垮掉）? Haveyou ever felt like you are at your breaking point? Thankfully, youhave survived the experience to live to talk about it.Life is a mixture of good times and bad times, happy moments and unhappy moments. The next time you are experiencing one of those unhappy moments that take you close to your breaking point, bend but don't break. Try your best not to let the situationget the best of you. Your hope will take you through the unpleasant ordeal (摧残). With hope for a better tomorrow or a better situation things may not be as bad asthey seem to be. The unpleasant ordeal may be easier to deal with if the end result is worth having.If things get tough and you are at your breaking point, show resilience,like the bamboo tree.Bend, but don't break!1.What happened to the bamboo trees after the wind?A. They were broken in half.B. They disappeared along with the wind.C. They grew much taller than before.D. They returned to their original positions.2. When talking about a person, the word "resilience"means the ability to _______.A. recover from a bad situationB. follow what others sayC. break at a breaking pointD. snap in a bad situation3.According to the writer, what should we do when we are in a bad situation?A.Let everything get to us.B.Be hopeful for a better tomorrow.C.Do nothing but enjoy the ordeal.D.Get as close as we can to our breaking point.4.We may bend in the following situations EXCEPT when _______.A.we don't do well in our studiesB.we meet with some difficultiesC.we get on well with our study or workD.we have something difficult to deal with参照答案1— 4 DABCHI had been sitting, lost in my thoughts. I needed to make a big decision aboutmy job. It seemed that the more I thought about it, the more complicated( 复杂的 ) the problem became in my mind.My friend Mary invited me over for lunch and I told her what was thematter. When I finished explaining, she said: "I have a special coin just forthis situation." Then she opened her bag and took out a coin."This belonged to my grandfather," she said. "And he always used it tomake important decisions when he did not know which way to go.""You can't be serious," I looked at my friend, unbelieving.She just gave me the coin. It felt heavy in my hand."Quickly. Decide which answer is the head (正面) and which one is the tail(反面). Now toss (投拱F) it," said Mary. I did.The head. That would be "Yes"."But that can't be so ! I mean if I did that, it would mean...What are you smiling at?" I asked.She really was, and looked very happy. "You see: you got your answer.""No, I didn't! It showed 'yes', but that can't be right," I said.I stopped talking.I got it. "Now you see why my grandfather used to toss a coin," Mary said. "He did not follow the answer it showed the head or the tail, yes or no. Instead, he listened very carefully to his first emotional reaction(感情反响) to the answer the coin gave. And that was the real answer.1.Why was the writer lost in her thoughts?A.Because she didn't do well in her job.B.Because she had to make a big decision in her job.C.Because she couldn't get on well with others.D.Because she didn't have enough money.2.When Mary first told the writer to use the coin, the writer_______.A. was interested in itB. believed it would workC. thought it was uselessD. liked it very much3.Through the coin, Mary wanted to tell the writer_______.A.to follow the answer the coin showedB.to do the opposite to what the coin showedC.to get the first emotional reactionD.to listen to others' opinions4.Which of the following is true?A.The writer hoped that the answer was the tail.B.The writer didn't know what to do at last.C.The writer got the real answer at last.D.The writer finally knew how to toss a com.参照答案1— 4 BCCCIIf you put a buzzard （秃鹰） in a cage without a roof （顶棚）， the bird will be aprisoner, Even though it can fly, it can't fly through the openroof . The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the groundwith a run of 3 0r 4 meters. Without space to run, he will not even try tofly, but will stay in his small jail（监牢）for th e rest of his life.The ordinary bat that flies around at night cannot take of f from theground. If it is placed on the ground, all it can do is shuffle（穿越）about helplessly. If it reaches a higher place, it will be able to throw itself into theair. Then it takes off quickly. But on flat ground, it will never fly.A bee dropped into a cup will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out.It never sees the means of escape at the top, but keeps trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will look for a way where none exists, untilit completely destroys itself.In many ways, there are lots of people like the buzzard, the bat and the bee.They are struggling with all their problems and frustrations ( 挫折 ), not realizing that the answer is right there above them.1.A buzzard can't fly through the open roof of a cage because_______.A.it is too big and heavy to fly upB.it feels the space is too small to start the flightC. it gets used to living in the cage without a roofD. it would like to spend the rest of his life in the jail2.Paragraph 2 mainly tells us that_______.A.the bat is a kind of smart birdB.the bat can take of f quickly on flat groundC.the bat flies only at nightD.the bat can only take of f from a higher place3.Which is NOT true about the bee?A.The bee doesn't try to find a way to escape.B.The bee will die if it isn't taken out of the cup in time.C.The bee always wants to escape from the cup near the bottom.D.The bee doesn't see the way out at the top.4.What's the purpose of the story?A.Many people are like the buzzard, the bat and the bee.B. Animals will also give up when in trouble.C. We should try new ways to deal with difficulties.D. We should solve problems by ourselves.参照答案1— 4 BDDCJThere was once a little orphan （孤儿） girl who had no family and no one to love her. She felt sad and lonely.One day, while she was walking in a garden, she noticed a small butterfly caught in a thornbush （波折丛）． The more the butterfly tried to free itself, the deeperthe thorn cut into its body. The girl carefully helped the butterfly out. Insteadof flying away, the little butterfly changed into a beautiful fairy (仙女)."For your wonderful kindness," said the fairy,"I will grant ( 保证 ) you any wish you like."The little girl thought for a while and replied, "I want to be happy!""Very well!" The fairy leaned toward her and whispered(私语) in her ear. Then the good fairy disappeared.As the little girl grew up, she stayed happy. Everyone asked her the secret ofher happiness. She would only smile and answer, "The secret of happiness isthat I listened to a good fairy when I was a little girl."When she was very old and on her deathbed, her neighbors were afraid that hersecret of happiness would die with her. "Tell us, please," they begged. "Tell uswhat the good fairy said."The lovely old womansimply smiled and said, "She told me that everyone, no matter how secure( 平稳的 ) they seemed, how old or young, how rich or poor, had need of me."Everyone has need of you1. What happened when the butterfly tried to free itself from the thornbush?A. It saved itself.B. It got cut deeper.C. It got tired.D. It was killed.2. Why did the fairy grant the little girl a wish?A. Because the girl begged her to do so.B. Because it was the fairy's job.C. Because the girl helped her out.D. Because the girl was too poor.3.How did the fairy grant the little girl's wish?A.By giving her a lot of money.B.By giving her a big house.C.By helping her find her parents.D.By telling her how to stay happy.4.According to the passage, what is the secret of happiness?A. Being needed by others.B. Being rich.C. Being helped by a fairy.D. Being loved by others.参照答案1— 4 ACDA。
（完整word版）大英二期末复习题及答案
（完整word版）大英二期末复习题及答案第一部分：交际用语（满分10分）针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母涂黑。
1、- Are you feeling better today, Jack?- ___ C ______A：There must be something wrong.B：Just have a good rest.C：Yes, thank you, doctor. But I still don't feel wellD：Don't worry about me.2、- Thank you ever so much for your lovely gift.- _____ B ____A：Never mindB：I'm glad you like it.C：Please don't say so.D：No, It's not so good.3、- How are you, Bob?- __ B _____, Ted.A：How are you?B：I'm fine. Thank you.C：How do you do?D：Nice to meet you.4、- Thanks for your help.- _____ A _____.A：My pleasureB：Never mindC：Quite rightD：Don't thank me5、- Hello, I'm Harry Potter.- Hello, my name is Charles Green, but __ C ____.A：call my CharlesB：call me at CharlesC：call me CharlesD：call Charles me1、- Would you like something to drink? What about a cup of tea?- ___ A ______A：No, thanks.B：No, I wouldn't.C：Yes, I want.D：Yes, I like.2、- What's the problem with your bike?- ____ C ____A：Not at all.B：Good, thank you.C：Nothing serious.D：Sure3、- Paul, __ B ______?- Oh, that's my father! And beside him, my mother.A：what is the person over thereB：who's talking over thereC：what are they doingD：which is that4、- Hi, Tom, how's everything with you?- ______ B _____ , and how are you?A：Don't mention itB：Hm, not too badC：ThanksD：Pretty fast5、- That's a beautiful dress you have on!- ____ A ______.A：Oh, thanks. I got it yesterdayB：Sorry, it's too cheapC：You can have itD：See you later1、- What are you majoring in?- ___ C ______A：In a university.B：Very hard.C：Mathematics.D：At nine in the morning.2、- Are you going on holiday for a long time?- ___ C ______A：It was a long time.B：Two weeks ago.C：No. Only a couple of days.D：Not long time ago.3、-- Must I take a taxi?-- No, you__ D ______. You can take a car.A：had better toB：don'tC：must notD：don't have to4、-- We are going to have a singing party tonight. Would you like to join us?-- ___ A _____.A：I'm afraid not, because I have to go to an important meetingB：Of course not. I have no ideaC：No, I can'tD：That's all set5、-- May I use your bike for a moment?-- ___ C _____.A：It's wellB：It doesn't matterC：By all meansD：I have no idea第二部分：阅读理解每篇短文后有5个问题。
西南大学《英语阅读二》复习思考题及答案
（（0065）《英语阅读二》复习思考题I Sentence comprehension1. My discovery of Tillie Olsen was a gift from a friend; years ago she gave me her copy of Tell Me a Riddle because she liked the stories and wanted to share the experience.What do we know about Tillie Olsen?A. She is a friend.B. She likes stories.C. She gives gifts.D. She is an author.2. What is most obvious in this book are all those details of daily living that make Mrs. Richards anything but common.According to this statement, what kind of person is Mrs. Richards?A. She is very obvious.B. She is an unusual person.C. She is anything she wants to be.D. She is quite ordinary.3. The Green Tiger Press believes that the relatively unknown works of great children‘s illustrators are sources of vast beauty and power, and is attempting to make these treasures more easily available.What is the goal of this printing company?A. to publish more children‘s booksB. to develop powerful storiesC. to make children‘s illustrations more e asily availableD. to encourage artists to become children‘s illustrators4. Any thought that this new custom will remain unchanged--or in Europe will remain uniquely English--is ridiculous.What does the author believe about the new custom?A. It will remain limited.B. The custom will change.C. Acceptance of the custom is ridiculous.D. The custom will remain in Europe.5. The student revolt is not only a thorn in the side of the president‘s newly established government, but it has international implications as well.Whom or what does this revolt affect?A. the studentsB. the side of the president‘s bodyC. only the national governmentD. national and international affairs6.The medical journal reported that heart attack victims who recover are approximately five times as likely to die within the next five years as those people without a history of heart disease.What did this article say about people who have had a heart attack?A. They are more likely to die in the near future than others.B. They will die in five years.C. They are less likely to die than people without a history of heart disease.D. They are likely to recover.7.Young people need to develop the values, attitude, and problem-solving skills essential to their participation in a political system that was designed, and is still based, on the assumption that all citizens would be so prepared.What is a basic assumption of this political system?A. All people will be capable of participation.B. All people participate in the system.C. All people should have the same values and attitudes.D. Most people cannot develop the skills to participate in the system.8. While we may be interested in the possibilities of social harmony and individual fulfillment to be achieved through nontraditional education, one cannot help being cautious about accepting any sort of one-sided educational program as a cure for the world‘s ills.How does the author feel about nontraditional education?A. He believes that it has no possibility of success.B. He doubts that it can cure the world‘s ills.C. He feels that it is a cure for the world‘s ills.D. He believes it will bring social harmony.9. The complexity of the human situation and the injustice of the social order demand far more fundamental changes in the basic structure of society itself than some politicians are willing to admit in their speeches.What is necessary to correct the problems of society?A. basic changes in its structureB. fewer political speechesC. honest politiciansD. basic changes in political methods10. Since industry and commerce are the largest users of electrical energy, using less electricity would mean a reduced industrial capacity and fewer jobs in the affected industries and therefore an unfavorable change in our economic structure. According to this sentence, decreasing the use of electricityA. Must begin immediately.B. Isn‘t important.C. Will cause difficulties.D. Won‘t affect industry.11.The student revolt is not only a thorn in the side of the president‘s newly established government, but it has international implications as well.Whom or what does this revolt affect?A. the studentsB. the side of the president‘s bodyC. only the national governmentD. national and international affairs12.Just before his birthday John received a horse from his father; this was the first of a series of expensive gifts intended to create the impression of a loving parent.Why did John receive the horse?A. because he was tenB. because his father loved himC. because his father wanted to seem lovingD. because his father wouldn‘t be able to give him expensive gifts in the future13.Heavy smokers and drinkers run a fifteen-times greater risk of developing cancer of the mouth and throat than nonsmokers and nondrinkers.Which of the following sentences best reflects the meaning of the above one?A. Cancer of the mouth and throat is more likely to occur in heavy smokers and drinkers than in nonsmokers and nondrinkers.B. People who never drink and smoke will not get mouth or throat cancer.C. Heavy drinkers who run have a greater risk of developing cancer than nondrinkers.D. People would probably be healthier if they did not drink and smoke too much.14.This is not just a sad-but-true story; the boy‘s experience is horrible and damaging, yet a sense of love shines through every word.How does the author of this sentence feel about the story?A. It transmits a sense of love.B. It is not true.C. It is just sad.D. It is horrible and damaging.15.The financial si tuation isn‘t bad yet, but we believe that we have some vital information and, if it is correct, unemployment will soon become a serious problem.What do we know about the financial situation?A. It won‘t change.B. It is not bad now.C. It will become a serious problem.D. It will improve.16. The general then added, ―The only reasonable solution to the sort of problems caused by the current unstable political situation is one of diplomacy and economic measures and not the use of military force.‖What type of solution does the general support?A. economic and diplomatic actionB. diplomatic and economic action if military force failsC. only diplomatic actionD. military actions in response to political problems17. Because the supply of natural gas was plentiful in comparison to other choices like coal and fuel oil, and because it burns cleaner, many people changed their eating systems to natural gas, thereby creating shortages.Why did people prefer gas?A. It was natural.B. There were no other choices.C. The other fuels were dirtier and less plentiful.D. There is, even today, a plentiful supply of it.18. Few phenomena in history are more puzzling than this one: that men and women with goals so vague, with knowledge so uncertain, with hopes so foggy, still would have risked dangers so certain and tasks so great.What historical fact is puzzling?A. that people had such vague goalsB. that people took such great risksC. that people had foggy hopes and uncertain knowledgeD. that people completed such great tasks19. Alexis, ruler of a city where politics was a fine art, concealed his fears, received the noblemen with extravagant ceremonies, impressed them with his riches, praised them, entertained them, bribed them, made them promise he had no intention of keeping—and thus succeed in keeping their troops outside his city walls.Why did Alexis give money and attention to the noblemen?A. because they praised himB. in order to prevent their armies from entering the cityC. in order to impress them with his richesD. because they were his friendsII Reading comprehensionPassage 1Joe Templer should have known better. After all, he works for a large auto-insurance company. It won‘t hurt to leave the key in the truck this once, he thought, as he fille d his gas tank at a self-service gas station. But moments later, as he was paying the money, he saw the truck being driven away.In 1987, 1.6 million motor vehicles were stolen in the United States? One every 20 seconds. If current trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could exceed two million by the end of the decade.Vehicle theft is a common phenomenon, which has a direct impact on over four million victims a year. The cost is astonishing.Many police officials blame professional thieves for the high volume of the thefts. It is amajor money-maker for organized crime. Typically, stolen cars are taken to pieces and the parts sold to individuals. But as many as 200000 cars are smuggled out of the country every year. Most go to Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.Only about 15 percent car thefts result in an arrest, because few police departments routinely conduct in depth auto-investigations. When thieves are arrested, judges will often sentence them to probation, not immediately put them in prison because the prisons are overcrowded with violent criminals.One exception is a Michigan program that assigns 92 police officers to work full-time on the state‘s 65000 car theft cases a year. Since 1986, when the effort began,the state‘s auto-theft rate has fallen from second in the nation to ninth.How can you protect your car? If you live in a high-theft area or drive an expensive model, consider a security system. It may cost anywhere from $25 to$1,000. Some systems engage automatically? Simply removing the key disables the fuel pump and the starter. When cars are equipped with such systems, thefts may drop by one-third. In some states, you may be able to use a device that transmits radio signals, allowing stolen cars to be tracked by police.1. What does the author think Joe Templer should be blamed for?A. He should have equipped his car with a security system.B. He should not have his car refilled at the gas station.C. He should not have been so sure of himself.D. He should have shut down the engine of his car.2. What is NOT a reason for the increase of car theft as mentioned in the passage?A. Police don‘t give enough attention to car theft cases.B. More people park their cars and left the keys inside.C. Measures and laws against car thieves are not effective enough.D. Car theft brings car thieves much money.3. It is obvious that the Michigan program _____ .A. has no effect on the overall picture of the whole state.B. involves much work but proves to be quite effective.C. involves the construction of larger prisonsD. involves the development of a new security system4. What type(s) of security system can help the police find a stole car back?A. The device that sends out radio signalsB. The device that disables the fuel pump.C. The device that disables the starter.D. All of the above.Passage 2After a three-year survey of the social and behavioral sciences, a committee of the NRC has concluded that these sciences are losing out in the race for federal science funds. Between 1972 and 1978, federal support for the social and behavioral sciences fell 25 percent, while support for other areas of science rose 36 percent.Psychological, social and cultural studies pertaining to virtually everything that people treat as a problem in our civilization, the committee writes, play a large role. Paradoxically, one would think these would be times when social science research would be riding high. Yet eve though governments are more that alarmed about a variety of social problems, they are inclined to deal with them by trial and (often) error. The abuse of drugs is a widespread concern, but governments seem to with the qualifications of teachers and their salaries.If we lack an adequate understanding of drug abuse and educational processes, are we flying blind attempting to deal with these behaviors? What domains of your life could benefit from social and behavioral science research? For instance, are we concerned about crime? Consider that recent sociological research reveals that nearly half of all urban-dwelling American males can expect to be arrested for some non-traffic offense during their lives. However, a very small group of career predators are responsible for a grossly disproportionate share of all crimes committed. What does this insight suggest to you about American criminal Justice and prison policies. Sociological work also shows that most criminals halt their careers by age 25 to 30. Does this finding have policy implication? If a 29-year-old-burglar whose criminal career is nearly over is imprisoned for ten years, may many years of that imprisonment be wasted on expensive and unnecessary confinement?5. According to the author, social and behavioral sciences are losing federal financial support chiefly because some people _____ .A. don‘t see the seriousness of the present situationB. don‘t quite see the use for these sciencesC. only consider natural sciences as true sciencesD. are unable to solve social problems with them6. In the second paragraph, the author gives two examples of social problems to show that _____ .A. social problems are on the rise currentlyB. the government does not try hard to solve such problemsC. some attacks on such problems are often blindD. such problems often go unsolved7. In the third paragraph, the author uses some findings to illustrate _____ .A. some achievements made in social and behavioral sciencesB. the demand for social and behavioral studiesC. the current trend in the increase of crimesD. the inefficiency of criminal justice and prison policies8. In the last sentence of the passage, the word confinement is closest in meaning to the word_____ .A. fundsB. solutionC. researchD. imprisonmentPassage 3Writing to learn makes it possible to show learning in writing. Much of the writing you will do in college and at work will ask you to demonstrate what you have learned. The success of that demonstration will depend on, among other things, revising your writing to show your knowledge to best advantage. When you have begun to see what you want to say (frequently this becomes clear at the very end of a first draft), it is time to start thinking about how to present your ideas to others. It is time to start thinking about revising.Revising can be described as the most important (and frequently most neglecteD. part of writing. Novelists Doris Lessing has said that many novels miss greatness because authors are unwilling or unable to revise them. James Michener explains the importance of revision this way: I have never thought of myself as a good writer. Anyone who wants reassurance of that should read one of my first drafts. But I‘m one of the world‘s great revisers.Revising takes many forms. It means thinking about the audience for your writing. Who will read your work and why? It also means developing an overall plan for the writing that will make your ideas clear. Often the organization of a first draft will reflect your process of discovery, but that may not be the best way to present your ideas to someone else. Revising also gives attention to the style of language, to the structure of a paragraph, and to the shape of sentences and other forms that show learning to its best advantage.Writing to learn and writing to show learning are never, of course, entirely separate processes. Writers frequently consider issues of demonstrating learning while writing to learn, and writing to show learning often leads to new understandings. In drafting, for example, you may start thinking about what an audience will need to know in order to understand your point and change a word or a phrase to make your meaning clearer. But understanding the differences between writing to learn and writing to show learning is central to seeing writing as a process.9. The author thinks that revising starts when _____ .A. you want to show what you knowB. you think about your audienceC. you have discovered your ideaD. you have developed an overall writing plan10. The chief purpose in revising your writing is for you to _____ .A. learn in the course of writingB. add new ideas to your writingC. show your learning to its best advantageD. use an appropriate style of language11. What Doris Lessing said helps to support the idea that _____ .A. he is one of the wo rld‘s great revisersB. he is not a good writerC. revising is very importantD. many writers are unwilling to revise their works12. The passage is mainly about _____ .A. the importance of revisingB. the importance of writingC. how to compose good writingD. how to revise your writingPassage 4That an ecological crisis confronts humankind is now so central to our thinking that the notion that human beings adapt to their natural environment seems obvious. But ecological interpretations of world history are surprisingly recent. Sociologists, in attempting to classify societies, have looked increasingly to a people‘s relationship with their natural environment and, provide food, clothing, and shelter. Human beings meet these needs in a wide variety of environments, including deserts, rain forests, grasslands, and so on. Such environments are part of ecosystem, a complex web of interdependencies among organisms, communities of organisms, and the natural habitat. Some societal variation derives from the different demands made by different ecosystems. Customs and ways of life that would be adaptive in one ecosystem would be maladaptive in another.We confront a habitat and evolve a mode of existence not so much as lone individuals, but cooperatively as larger social units. Social organization and technology are our chief adaptive mechanisms. Social organization develops, as we create stable, ordered relationships and become infused with common cultural traits. Much depends on whether or not our values, norms, beliefs and institutions favor or foreclose new avenues of adaptation. Likewise, technology—the application of knowledge for practical weds—allows us to harness and change aspects of our environment. In its broadest sense, technology entails the practical arts and skills of human society. As technology has become more advanced, we have gained access to greater amounts of non-human energy (animal, water, fossil fuel, solar, and so on). In turn, new sources of energy have allowed our cultures to expand and change. Other changes follow as well.13. The author points out that differences in people‘s ways of life come from _____ .A. their cultural traditionsB. their adaptations to the environmentC. their demands for natural resourcesD. their notions about the environment14. Different ways of life exist among different peoples because of _____ .A. their adaptive valueB. their distinctive valueC. lack of better technologyD. mutual isolation15. Social organizations and technology develop as a result o f people‘s _____ .A. adaptation to the environmentB. attempt to change natureC. efforts to create peaceful societiesD. desire to create bigger societies16. The ultimate goal in developing technology is for people to _____ .A. get practical skills and artsB. obtain greater amounts of energyC. effect social changesD. create new culturesPassage 5The subject of my study is women who are initiating social change in a small region in Texas. The women are Mexican Americans who are, or were, migrant agricultural workers. There is more than one kind of innovation at work in the region, of course, but I have chosen to focus on three related patterns of family behavior.The pattern I life style represents how migrant farm workers of all nationalities lived in the past and how many continue to live. I treat this pattern as a baseline with which to compare the changes represented by pattern II and III. Families in pattern I work and travel in extended kin units, with the eldest male occupying the position of authority. Families are large eight or none children are not unusual and all members are economic contributors in this strategy of family migration. Families in pattern II manifest some differences in behavior while still maintaining aspects of pattern I. They continue to migrate but on a reduced scale, often modifying their schedules of migration to allow children to finish the school year. Parents in this pattern often find temporary local jobs as checkers to make up for lost farming income. Pattern II families usually have fewer children than do pattern I families.The greatest amount of change from pattern I, however, is in pattern III families, who no longer migrate at all. Both parents work full time in the area and have an average of three children. Children attend school for the entire year. In pattern III, the women in particular create new roles for themselves for which no local models exist. They no only work full time but may, in addition, return to school. They also assume a greater responsibility in family decisions than do women in the other patterns. Although these women are in the minority among residents of the region, they serve as role models for others, causing moderate changes to spread in their communities.Now opportunities have continued to be determined by pre-existing values. When federal jobs became available in the region, most involved working under the direction of female professionals such as teachers or nurses. Such positions were unaccepted to many men in the areabecause they were not accustomed to being subordinate to women. Women therefore took the jobs, at first, because the income was desperately needed. But some of the women decided to stay at their jobs, at first, after the family‘s distress was over. These w omen enjoyed their work, its responsibility, and the companionship of fellow women workers. The steady, relatively high income allowed their families to stop migrating. And, as the benefits to these women became increasingly apparent, they and their families became even more willing to consider changes in their lives that they would not have considered before.17. Which of the following titles best reflects the main focus of the passage?A. A Survey of Three Mexican-American Families at Work in Texas.B. Innovative Career Women: Effects on Family Unity.C. Changes in the Life-styles of Migrant Mexican-American Families.D. Farming of Family: The Unavoidable Choice for Migrant Farm Workers.18. All of the following statements about pattern II children express differences EXCEPT _____ .A. they migrate for part of each yearB. they spend less time contributing to family incomeC. they spend more months on schoolD. their parents sometimes work at jobs other than farming19. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true of women in pattern III families?A. They earn a reliable and comparatively high income.B. They continue to work solely to meet the urgent needs of their family.C. They enjoy the fellowship involved in working with other womenD. They serve as models of behavior for others in the region.20. The author‘s attitude towards the three patterns of behavior mentioned in the passage is best described as one of _____ .A. great admirationB. unbiased objectivityC. dissatisfactionD. indifferencePassage 6If sustainable competitive advantage depends on work force skills, American firms have a problem. Human resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States. Skill acquisition is considered as an individual responsibility. Labor is simply another factor of production to be hired-rented at the lowest possible cost-much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human resource management can be seen in the corporation hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second incommand. The post of head of human resource managements is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human resource management is central-usually the second most important executive, after the CEO, in the firm‘s hierarchy.While American firms often talk about the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact they invest less in the skill of their employees than do the Japanese or German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany(as they do),the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United Stated. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is a slower pace of technological change. And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can‘t effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.21. Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A. They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B. They see the gaining of skills as their employees own business.C. They attach more importance to workers than to equipment.D. They only hire skilled workers because of keen competition.22. What is the position of the head of human resource management in an American firm?A. He is one of the most important executives in the firm.B. His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C. He is directly under the chief financial executive.D. He has no authority in making important decisions in the firm.23. The money most American firms spend in training mainly goes to----.A. workers who can operate new equipmentB. technological and managerial staffC. workers who lack basic background skillsD. top executives.24. What is the main idea of the passage?A. American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human resource management.B. Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource management.C. The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm‘s hierarchy.D. The human resource management strategies of American firms affect their competitive capacity.Passage 7Internet is a vast network of computers that connects many of the world‘s businesses, institutions, and individuals. The Internet, which means interconnected network of networks, links tens of thousands of smaller computer networks. These networks transmit huge amounts of information in the form of words, images, and sounds.The Internet was information on virtually every topic. Network users can search through sources ranging from vast databases to small electronic ―bulletin boards ,‖where users form discussion groups around common interests. Much of the Internet‘s traffic consists of messages sent from one computer user to another. These messages are called electronic mail or email. Internet users have electronic addresses that allow them to send and receive email. Other uses of the network include obtaining news, joining electronic debates, and playing electronic games. One feature of the Internet, known as the World Wide Web, provides graphics, audio, and video to enhance the information in its documents. These documents cover a vast number of topics.People usually access the Internet with a device called a modem. Modems connect computers to the network through telephone lines. Much of the Internet operates through worldwide telephone networks of fiber-optic cables. These cables contain hair-thin strands of glass that carry data as pulses of light. They can transmit thousands of times more data than local phone lines, most of which consist of copper wires.The history of the Internet began in the 1960s.At that time, the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA. of the United States Department of Defense developed a network of computers called ARPA net. Originally, ARPA net connected only military and government computer systems. Its purpose was to make these systems secure in the event of a disaster or was. Soon after the creation of ARPA net, universities and other institutions developed their own computer networks. These networks eventually were merged with ARPA net to form the Internet. By the 1990s,anyone with a computer, modem, and Internet software could link up to the Internet.In the future, the Internet will probably grow more sophisticated as computer technology becomes more powerful. Many experts believe the Internet may become part of a larger network called the information superhighway. This network, still under development, would link computers with telephone companies, cable television stations, and other communication systems. People could bank, shop, watch TV, and perform many other activities through the network.25 .This passage is about the------of the Internet.A future.B general introductionC use.D history.26 .Which of the following statements about the Internet is true?A. ARPA was the first net used by American universities and institutions.B. The history of the Internet can be traced back to fifty years ago.C. The purpose of the Internet is to protect the world in the event of war.D. ARPA net formed the foundation of the Internet nowadays...。
大学英语2期末考试综合复习资料
大学英语2期末考试综合复习资料《大学英语2》期末考试综合复习资料I. Use of English1. — Hello, may I talk to the headmaster now?— __________.A. Sorry, he is busy at the momentB. No, you can’tC. Sorry, you can’tD. I don’t know2.?— Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?— ________.A. Yes, you may borrowB. Yes, go onC. Yes, help yourselfD. It doesn’t matter3.?— What can I do for you, madam?—________.A. I want a kilo of applesB. You can go your own wayC. ThanksD. Excuse me. I’m busy4.?—Do you mind telling me where you’re fro m?— _________.A. Certainly. I’m from LondonB. Sure. I was born in LondonC. Not really, you can do itD. Certainly not. I’m from London5.?—May I see the menu, please? I’ve been waiting an hour already.— _________.A. That is the menu, sirB. Yes, please go onC. Here you are, sirD. Of course, sir6.?— I was worried about chemistry, but Mr. Brown gave me an A!— _________.A. Don’t worry about itB. Congratulations! That’s a difficult courseC. Mr. Brown is very goodD. Good luck to you!7.??—I’d like to book a flight to Shanghai, please.— ________.A. No, of course notB. Do you mind if I said no?C. Yes, sir, single or return?D. You can’t. We are busy8.?— I learned that you won the 100-meter race this morning. Congratulations!— _________.A. Thank youB. No, I can’t say I did well in the raceC. Just luckyD. No, no. I ran slowly9.?— Can I help you, sir?— ________.A. It’s all rightB. I don’t mindC. No, I’m leav ing soonD. Thanks. I’m just having a look10.?— Excuse me, is this seat free?— __________.A. No, you can’t sit hereB. Sorry, it is takenC. Yes, it is seated by a boyD. Yes, but I don’t know11. — Hello, could I speak to Don, please? —__________A. Who are you?B. Who’s there?C. Who could I help?D. Who’s speaking?12. — May I help you, madam?—_________A. Sorry, I have no idea.B. Yes, I know what to say.C. You’d better give me a hand.D. Yes, I’d like 2 kilos of oranges.13. — What about going for a walk?—_________A. It’s go od for you.B. That’s all right.C. So, do I.D. Why not? A good idea.14. — I think the Internet is very helpful. — _________A. Yes, so do I.B. It’s a very good idea.C. Neither do I.D. I’d rather go surfing on it.15. — Will you go on a picnic with us tomorrow?— ___________A. Yes, but I’ll have English classes.B. Sorry, I have an appointment with Dr. Brown.C. I’m afraid I have no idea.D. I won’t. It’s kind of you.16. —Why don't you have dinner with me tonight?—____________A. The reason is that I have to work over time tonight.B. Sorry about that, but I have to go to a party.C. Because I have an appointment.D. I’d love to, but I have to finish my paper.17. —I'm afraid I have spilled some coffee on the table cloth.—____________A. Oh, don't worry about that.B. You needn’t apologize.C. I feel sorry for that.D. Oh, you shouldn’t have done that.18. —You seem to have a lot of work to do in your office. You’ve always been working overtime.—____________A. You are right, but don’t you know the meaning of work?B. Sorry, I don’t think so. I get overpaid for overwork, you know.C. That’s right. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.D. That’s right, but the work is interesting. I don’t mind some ext ra hours at all.19. —George, I would like to introduce a friend of mine, if I may: Albert Snow. Albert, this is George Smith.—____________A. How have you been?B. Pleased to meet you, George.C. Mind if call you George?D. The pleasure’s mine.20. —Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you…—____________A. No, no. It’s quite all right.B. It won’t bother me.C. Never mindD. Of course not.21. —I’m so tired, working all morning on the farm.— Why not take a rest , then?—_________.A. Because I can’t afford itB. Maybe I shouldC. I don’t knowD. Sorry, I can’t tell you22. — Have you heard that Susan has been elected mayor of the city?— After working so hard for so many years, ____.A. she surely welcomes itB. she has certainly earned itC. she is welcome to itD. it’s good news23. — Can you post these letters for us on your way home?— __________.A. No problemB. It’s all rightC. FineD. I hope so24. — Do you happen to have twenty dollars on you? — ___________?— I want to buy a reference book.A. Do you want the moneyB. What will you want to doC. How muchD. What for25. —How’s ev erything going?— ___________.A. Everything is finishedB. Everything has been doneC. Not so bad, you knowD. Not doing wrong, you know26. — Would you do me a favor and carry these books? — ______________.A. Yes, that’s rightB. No troubleC. Never mindD. With pleasure27. — ______________.— Thank you. I certainly will.A. Happy birthday to youB. Let me help you with your EnglishC. Please remember me to your grandparentsD. Don’t forget to post the letter28. — Hello. May I speak to Bill, please?— _________.A. Bill speakingB. I’m BillC. You are speaking to BillD. I’m speak ing29. — ___________?—No, thanks. I’m just looking around. I’ll let you know if I want anything.A. Have you made up your mind what you wantB. What do you wantC. Can I help youD. Do you like it30. — I think you look very nice in the red dress.— ____________.A. Oh, no, I don’t look nice at allB. I’m glad you think soC. I don’t like red but my mom made me wear itD. You are very kindII. Reading ComprehensionPassage 1Wall Street is the name of a street in New York and very famous in the whole world. It is the financial center of the exerting a significant influence upon the world’s economy. Hetty Green, who was born in 1835, was nicknamed the Wizard （奇才）of Wall Street. She became almost a legendary figure in Wall Street, because she made a lot of money buying and selling shares in companies.Hetty Green began making money when her father died and she inherited all his money. By investing it wisely, she soon built up her fortune to over 100 million dollars. However, she hated spending money on herself or on her family. Actually, she hated spending money on everything except buying shares. She was so mean that when her son Edward broke his leg, she would notsend for a doctor. She did not want to have to pay a doctor’s bill. She refused to send her son to a good hospital. Instead, she took the boy to a free charity hospital. There he did not get very good treatment and, to save his life, he had to have his leg cut off. Still his mother would not pay for proper hospital treatment. She sent for a doctor who cut off the boy’s leg in her sitting room. It’s incredible, isn’t it?31. Wall Street is _______.A. the name of Chinatown in New YorkB. the nickname of New YorkC. the financial center of AmericaD. the tourist center of Hetty Green was nicknamed the Wizard of Wall Street because she _______.A. made a great fortune with sharesB. inherited a large sum of money from her fatherC. built up a large company on sharesD. was very strange and cruel33. The underlined word “mean” in the second paragraph probably can be replaced by ______.A. sadB. cruelC. disappointedD. ungenerous34. When her son broke his leg, Hetty Green _______.A. sent him to a large hospitalB. sent for a doctor at onceC. didn’t pay the bill for the doctorD. took him to a charity hospital35. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Hetty Green died a poor old woman.B. Hetty Green preferred money to anything else.C. Hetty Green liked to earn a lot of money so as to live a good life.D. Hetty Green hated her son and refused to take him to a good hospital.Passage 2People once widely believed that intelligent life existed on Mars. The 19th-century discovery of what appeared to be geometric designs cut across the surface was taken as evidence. The lines were thought to have been a system of canals that had been built to irrigate the surface. It is now clear t hat “canals” —perhaps the most spectacular geologic features of Mars —are natural valleys where ancient rivers once flowed.Another fragmented idea concerns the planet’s seasonal changes in color. Once attributed to the rapid spread of some life-form, these shifts are now known to develop from the movement of fine dust in the atmosphere.By the close of the 20th century none of the many experiments conducted by spacecraft had ever found persuasive evidence of life. Nevertheless, speculation continued over the existence of some form of life, in either the present or the past. In 1996 scientists discovered organic compounds and minerals in a meteorite（陨石）, consisting of Martian rock, that collided with Earth around 11,000 . These compounds suggest that Mars may have been inhabited by organisms more than three billion years ago.36. Why did people in the 19th century believe the existence of intelligent life on Mars?A. Because the surface of Mars seemed to be geometric.B. Because the lines were drawn across the surface of theplanet.C. Because a system of canals was thought to be there.D. Because it was the Martians that built the canals.37. The “canals” on Mars have proved to be ______ according to the passage.A. the minor geologic characteristic of MarsB. natural valleys on the surface of MarsC. rivers that have kept flowing since ancient timesD. a system that irrigates the whole surface38. What were the Mars’ seasonal changes in color believed to be?A. The natural changes on the planet.B. The seasonal cycles.C. The movement of some life form.D. The storm of dust in its atmosphere.39. How is the 1996 discovery related to the possible existence of organisms on Mars?A. The meteorite containing organic compounds is part of Mars.B. A Martian rock struck Earth about 11,000 years ago.C. The organisms came back to life after the collision with Earth.D. The inhabiting organisms appeared more than three billion years ago.40. How many arguments in this passage lead to the belief of the existence of life on Mars?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.Passage 3Have you ever wondered why different animals or pests have their particular colors? Colors in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.Birds, especially seagulls, are very fond of locusts, but birds cannot easily catch locusts because locusts change their colors together with the change of the color of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But when crops are ripe, locusts take on exactly the same brown color as crops have. Some other pests with different colors from plants are usually easily found and eaten by their enemies. So they have to hide themselves in terror for lives and appear only at night.If you study the animal life in any part of the world, you will find the main use of coloring is to protect themselves. Bears, wolves and other beasts move quietly through forests. They are usually invisible to the eyes of hunters, because they have the color much like the barks of trees.An even more strange act remains to be noticed. A kind of fish living in seas can send out a kind of very black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid spreads over, its enemies cannot find it, and it immediately swims away. Thus, it has existed up to now though it is not powerful at all.41. This passage mainly talks about ______.A. the change of color in locustsB. the protective coloration of animals and pestsC. how a certain sea fish protects itselfD. animals or pests can dye themselves different colors42. Locusts are not easily wiped out by their enemies because ______.A. they are powerful enoughB. they are dangerous to their enemiesC. they take on the same colors as cropsD. they fly extraordinarily fast43. The pests that have different colors from plants usually appear at night because ______.A. birds take their rest when night comesB. their enemies can easily find them and eat themC. they have the habit of coming out in darknessD. it’s easy for them to destroy plants in darkness44. Bears and wolves have the same colors as barks of trees because ______.A. they fear other beastsB. they prefer brown or grey colorsC. they enjoy walking through forests quietlyD. the colors help prevent themselves from being noticed45. A certain fish living in seas has lived through millions of years because ______.A. it is the most powerful in the seaB. it can swim much faster than any other fishC. it can send out a kind of liquid which makes its enemies unable to find itD. it can send out a kind of liquid which can kill its enemiesPassage 4High school dropouts（辍学者）earn an average of $ 9,000 less per year than graduates. Now a new study dispels a common belief why they quit. It’s much more basic than flunking out（不及格）.Society tends to think of high school dropouts as kids who just can’t cut it. They are lazy，and perhaps not two bright．So researchers were surprised when they asked more than 450 kidswho quit school about why they left.“The vast majority actually had passing grades and they were confident that they could havegraduated from h igh school.” John Bridgeland, the executive researcher said. About 1 million teens leave school each year. Only about half of African-American and Hispanic（美籍西班牙的）student will receive a diploma，and actually all dropouts come to regret their decision. So，if failing grades don’t explain why these kids quit, what does? Again，John Bridgeland: “The most dependable finding was that they were bored.”“They found classes uninteresting; they weren’t inspired or motivated. They didn’t see any direct connection between what they were learning in the classroom to their own lives, or to their career aspirations.”The study found that most teens who do drop out wait until they turn sixteen, which happens to be the age at which most states allow students to quit. In the US，only one state，New Mexico，has a law requiring teenagers to stay in high school until they graduate. Only four states: California, Tennessee, T exas and Utah, plus the District of Columbia, require school attendance until age 18, no exceptions, another researcher，says raising the compulsory attendance age may be one way to keep more kids in school.“As these dropouts look back，they realize they’ve made a mistake. And anything that sort of gives these people an extra push to stick it out and it through to the end, is probably helpful measure.”New Hampshire may be the next state to raise its school attendance age to 18. But critics say that forcing the students unwilling to continue their studies to stay in school misses thepoint－the need for reform. It's been called for to reinvent high school education to make it more challenging and relevant, and to ensure that kids who do stick it out receive a diploma that actually means something.46. Most high school students drop out of school because＿＿．A. they have failing gradesB. they take no interest in classesC. they are discriminated againstD. they are lazy and not intelligent47. According to the passage，which state has a law requiring school attendance until they graduate?A. New HampshireB. UtahC. New MexicoD. The District of Columbia48. The underlined words “stick it out” probably means “＿＿”.A. complete schoolingB. solve the problemC. love having classesD. believe in themselves49. In the last paragraph, the writer is trying to_________.A. analyze the reason why students quit schoolB. suggest raising the compulsory attendance ageC. raise awareness of reforming high school educationD. wish to make laws to guarantee no education50. From the passage，we can infer the following EXCEPT that＿．A. the grades of most dropouts at school were acceptableB. on average dropouts cannot get good jobsC. classes don't appeal to dropoutsD. about 500, 000 high school dropouts are black and SpanishPassage 5People living on parts of the south coast of England face a serious problem. In 1993，the owners of a large hotel and of several houses discovered, to their horror, that their gardens had disappeared overnight. The sea had eaten into the soft limestone cliffs on which they had been built. While experts were studying the problem, the hotel and several houses disappeared altogether, sliding down the cliff and into the sea.Erosion（侵蚀）of the white cliffs along the south coast of England has always been a problem but it has become more serious in recent years. Dozens of homes have had to be abandoned as the sea has crept farther and farther inland. Experts have studied the areas most affected and have drawn up a map for local people，forecasting the year in which their homes will be swallowed up by the hungry sea.Angry owners have called on the Government to erect sea defenses to protect their homes. Government surveyors have pointed out that in most cases，this is impossible. New sea walls would cost hundreds of millions of pounds and would merely make the waves and currents go further along the coast，shifting the problem from one area to another. The danger is likely to continue，they say，until the waves reach an inland area of hard rock which will not be eaten as limestone is. Meanwhile，if you want to buy a cheap house with an uncertain future，apply to a house agent in one of the threatened areas on the south coast of England. You can get a house for a knockdown price but it mayturn out to be a knockdown home.51. What is the cause of the problem that people living on parts of the south coast of England face?A. The rising of the sea level.B. The experts’ lack of knowledge.C. The washing-away of limestone cliffs.D. The disappearance of hotels，houses and gardens.52. The erosion of the white cliffs in the south of England .A. will soon become a problem for people living in central EnglandB. has now become a threat to the local residentsC. can be stopped if proper measures are takenD. is quickly changing the map of England53. The experts’ study on the problem of erosion can .A. warn people whose homes are in dangerB. provide an effective way to slow it downC. help to prevent it from worseningD. lead to its eventual solution54. It is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against erosion because ________.A. house agents along the coast do not support the ideaB. it is too costly and will endanger neighboring areasC. the government is too slow in taking actionD. they will be easily knocked down by waves and currents55. According to the author，when buying a house along the south coast of England，people should ________________.A. take the quality of the house into considerationB. guard against being cheated by the house agentC. examine the house carefully before making a decisionD. be aware of the potential danger involvedPassage 6Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers. All this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.56. Normally a student would at least attend ________ classes each week.A. 36B. 20C. 12D. 1557. According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed ________.A. to live in a different universityB. to get two degrees from two different universitiesC. to live at home and drive to classesD. to take a particular course in a different university58. American university students are usually under pressure of work because ________.A. their academic performance will affect their future careersB. they are heavily involved in student affairsC. they have to observe university disciplineD. they want to run for positions of authority59. Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because ________.A. they hate the constant pressure strain of their studyB. they will then be able to stay longer in the universityC. such positions help them get better jobsD. such positions are usually well paid60. The student organizations seem, to be effective in ________.A. dealing with the academic affairs of the universityB. ensuring that the students observe university regulationsC. eval uating students’ performance by bringing them before a courtD. keeping up the students’ enthusiasm for social activitiesIII. Vocabulary and Structure61. I prefer to read ______ idle.A. to sitB. to sittingC. than to sitD. rather than sit62. I ______ to come over to see you, but someone called andI couldn’t get away.A. intendedB. would intendC. had intendedD. has intended63. If my lawyer ______ here last Saturday, he ______ me from going.A. had been; would have preventedB. had been; would preventC. were; would preventD. were; would have prevented64. Greater efforts to increase grain production ______ if food shortages are to be avoided.A. is being madeB. is makingC. have to makeD. must be made65. How I wish I ______ you yesterday!A. seenB. did seeC. had seenD. were to see66. ______ had I closed the door ______ somebody started knocking on it.A. As soon as; thenB. Although; yetC. Hardly; thanD. No sooner; than67. It’s no use ______ me not to worry.A. you tellB. your tellingC. for you to tellD. having told68. It was essential that the application forms ______ back before the deadline.A. must be sentB. be sentC. would be sentD. were sent69. ______ that they were trying to poison him, he refused to eat anything.A. To convinceB. ConvinceC. ConvincedD. Having convinced70. I’d rather you ______ make any comment on the issue for the time being.A. don’tB. didn’tC. wouldn’tD. shouldn’t71. They want the power station ______ as soon as possible.A. to be set upB. setting upC. being set upD. to have been set up72. My watch has been losing time for the past week. It probably needs ______.A. cleaningB. to cleanC. cleanedD. to be cleaning73. ______ himself short of petrol, the motorist drew up at the nearest filling station.A. FoundB. To findC. FindingD. To have found74. Mr. John is a relative of ______.A. Smith’s father’sB. Smith’s fatherC. father’s of SmithD. Smith father’s75. “Must I come at four O’clock?”“Oh, no, you ______ come at four.A. can’tB. may notC. needn’tD. mustn’t76. Sports, ______ perhaps you don’t like very much, may make you strong.A. thatB. itC. whichD. what77. We’ll visit Europe next summer vacation ______ we have enough money.A. lestB. untilC. unlessD. provided78. ______ doesn’t matter ______ they will come.A. It, whetherB. That, whetherC. If it, whoD. Whether, it79. I have two brothers, both ______ are doctors.A. of whichB. of themC. whoD. of whom80. You’ll fail in the driving test ______ you have more practice.A. ifB. unlessC. whenD. after81. Madame Curie ______ as the discoverer of the element radium.A. will always rememberB. will always be rememberedC. always rememberedD. will always remember82. People couldn’t help ______ the foolish emperor in theprocession.A. laugh atB. to laugh atC. laughing atD. laughed at83. Do you have any difficulty ______ the work in time?A. to finishB. finishingC. to be finishedD. finished84. Tom was disappointed that most of the guests ______ when he ______ at the party.A. left, had arrivedB. left, arrivedC. had left, had arrivedD. had left, arrived85. If there were no subjective mood, English ______ much easier.A. will beB. would have beenC. could have beenD. would be86. Only when the plan failed ____ his mistakes.A. did he realizeB. does he realizeC. he realizedD. he realizes87. In some countries people favor _________ together even though there is much more space.A. to stayC. stayingD. stayed88. It was ________ the instruments were handled.A. with great careB. with great care thatC. greatly careD. carefully89. Your shirt needs _________. You’d better have it done today.A. ironB. to ironC. ironingD. being ironed90. —We mustn’t lose heart, must we? All the teachers are encouraging us.—___________A. Yes, we must.B. Yes, we mustn’t.C. No, we must.D. No, we mustn’t.91. It is difficult to get used _________ in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on.A. sleepB. to sleepingC. sleptD. to sleep92. ___________ in this light, the matter is not as serious as people generally suppose.A. To seeC. SeeingD. Being seen93. The match was cancelled because most of the members _________ a match without a standard court.A. objected to havingB. were objected to haveC. objected to haveD. were objected to having94. They always kept on good __________ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.A. friendshipB. relationsC. relativesD. terms95. Our English teacher __________ our buying a good English-Chinese dictionary.A. askedB. orderedC. suggestedD. required96. Having no children of their own, they decided to _____ an orphan.A. adaptB. adoptC. adjustD. addict97. In teaching it is highly ______ to know exactly what one is hoping to achieve.A. desirableB. pleasurableC. anxiousD. competitive98. Who is most like ly to ________ the old lady’s death?A. benefitB. interestC. benefit fromD. profit99. They tried to _____ me ________ that step.A. discourage… to takeB. discourage …. from takingC. encourage … to takeD. encourage… taking100. __________ our records, the books you have borrowed should now be returned to the library.A. Due toB. ConcerningC. Regardless ofD. According to101. The price of the shares will _________ the number of people who want to buy them.A. depend onB. turn onC. put onD. take on102. Jack and Bill are twins, but the former is taller than ________.A. laterB. lateC. latest。
电大高级英语阅读2期末复习资料（考试参考）.doc
电大高级英语阅读2期末复习资料（考试参考）.doc高级英语阅读(2)Section 1 New WordsMatch the words on the left with the meanings on the right.(3 points each)1 ? determine2.afford3.reflect4.nontraditional5.drawback6.statistic7.—一一——discipl ine8.---------- a spect9.10.involvest UltlOnA.unusualB.disadvantagec. side, part, or characteristicD.fact in the form of a numberE.controlF.decide onG? have enough money forH.showI.fees (moneys) for school].includesFill in the blanks with words from the box below. (3 points each) acquire focusing research capacity identicalstructures communication journal percent produceBut is this language? What distinguishes 11 from true language? Do chimps actual lyhave the 12 for language? There is much disagreement about this. Some people arguethat chimps can 13 only the vocabulary of a 2 1 /2-year ?old human. They also point outthat a sentence such as "Lana tomorrow scare snake river monster" is not exactlyShakespearean English .It goes without saying that there is a gap between the languageabi1 ity of chimps and humans. But clearly, this gap is not as wide as we used to think itwas. Recent 14 is now 15 on the 16 and activity of the bTain. Biologists have looked at one smal 1 area of the brain, the planum temporale, which humans use tounderstand and 17 language .In chimps , this is larger on the left side of the brain than onthe right. In the 18 Science, researchers tel 1 us that this is "essential ly19 n to thep lanum temporale in humans. This is not surprising to people who believe that chimps dohave the capacity for language ? After all , they say, 99 20 of the genetic material inchimps and humans is identical, making chimps our closest relative. 1365Section n Reading ComprehensionHRcad the passage. Then answcr 伽questions that follow?(5 points each The Consumers UnionA The Consumers Union (CU) was founded in 1936 to give information and adviceto the public about goods and services? By doing research in laboratories and conducting testson products, scientists were able to rate them, or tell if they were good or bad. They startedby testing food like milk and cereal-and then personal products like soap and stockings. There were three categories in their ratings: Best Buy , Also Accc p table , and N otAcceptable? Later, CU began testing cars and home appliances , such as fans , radios , andother small machinesB In the same year it was founded , the organization began publishing a magazine forits mBmbers , Consumers Union Reports , listing the ratings of products that they tested.In1940 , CU sent out a questionnaire, that is, a list of questions , to its members, asking themto rate the products that they used. This questionnaire became so popular that it hascontinued until today」n 1942. the magazine1 s name was changed to Consumer Reports andsold to the general public?C By the 1950s, the number of people buying Consumer Reports (CR) reached 400 ,000. During this decade, the magazine reported on the dangers of tobacco , the poor quality ofcolor TV sets, the contamination of milk bynuclear testing , and other news that wascontroversial, or caused debate.ln the 1960s, the magazinereported that the price of autoinsurance varied widely, or was different, among companies? In the 1970s, it reported on thepollution of America1 s drinking water by factories. These articles won national prizes becausethey informed the public about problems that needed to be solved?D In the 1980s, CR began publishing special newsletters for different readers oncars , travel , health , and even one for children on how to earn and save money. In the 1990s,the Consumers Union moved to a new testing and research center with 50 modernlaboratories in Yonkers , New York. By this time , CR had over 5 mil lion magazine readersand 1 million online readers. After 70 years , this organization is still protecting consumersfrom the false claims of advertisers and the dangers of unsafe products. 1366For each question , choose the best answer based on the reading passage?Write A, B, C or D onyour Answer Sheet.21 ? The Consumers Union started to publish a magazineA.in 1936B. in 1940C. in the 1980sD. in the 1990s22.The magazine was sold only to members until --------A.1936C.1942B.1940D.196023.In the 1950s, CR didn't report on -------------------A.bad TV setsB. contaminated milkC.tobacco's dangersD. polluted drinking water24.The magazine won prizes because 一一一一一?A.it rated productsB.it told the public about problemsC.some products were not acceptableD.there were so many problems25.After 70 years , people ------- *-------A.are still reading CRB.are tired of reading CRC.believe the false claims of advertisersD.buy unsafe productsThen answer?(3 points each)Elephant CommunicationA Researchers at Stanford and Cornell Universities are studyingcommunicationpatterns of the savannah , or plains elephants , and forest elephants ofsub-SaharanAfrica. They have made many audio and video recordings , matching the sound and behaviorof the elephants in order to understand the meaning from observed patterns.B Their findings are that elephants use many senses tocommunicate: sight, smell ,taste , hearing, and touch? For example, when two female elephants greet each other after along separation, they stand side by side, flapping their ears , touching and smelling each1367other with their trunks , making rumbling sounds? The longer they've been separated, thelouder and more demonstrative they act when they meet again.C Elephant rumbling is a low , infrasonic sound of 12-20 Hertz CHz) that humans cannot hear. C Human range is between 20-20,000 Hz.) Researchers have divided thisrumbling into three main signals: contact, "Let's go," and mating. The contact call is usedby elephants that are miles away to communicate their location to otherherds? All day,female leaders rumble to other groups , who rumble back. They stay far apart to ensureenough food for all the members and later meet at a watering hole and greet each other.D Another type of rumbling is the ”Let's go n signal of a head female when shewants to leave a place after drinking or resting. Facing the direction she wants to go, sherumbles until the others begin to answer and follow her. The third type is the mating rumblethat a male in musth emits. Females in a herd usually answer him , although none of themmay be receptive , because they mate only once every four years. However, when the malehears them , he travels to the group to assess the situation.E A final interesting form of communication among elephants is the way they acttoward their dead .If they come upon elephant bones , they stand around touching the skullsand tusks with their trunks. When researchers left the bones of other large animals, likerhinos or buHaloes, in these places, elephants examined them briefly, but they touched onlythe elephant remains.In India, where elephants are often killed by trains , other elephantscome to the scene to caress and mourn the dead ones?Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write n T n for True and n F n for Falseon the Answer Sheet.26.Researchers are studying elephants in order to understand their communicationpatterns.27.When female elephants greet each other after a long separation, they rumble andwalk away.28.Elephant rumbling has several meanings?29.The word emits in paragraph D probably means produces.30.The word remains in paragraph E is closest in meaning to stays behind.section 1 New wordsMatch the words on meanings on the right. (3 poin each)1.F6.D2.G7.E3.H8.C4.A9.15.B10.1with words from the box below?(3 points each) 11 ? communication13.acquire15.focusing17. produce19. identical12. capacity14.research16.structures。
冀教版英语八年级上册期末复习题—阅读理解(二)(有答案)
冀教版英语八年级上册期末考试精选—阅读理解（一）Saturday, March 18thWe have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand (秦国).All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the north.Tuesday, March 21stBangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruit and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.Friday, March 24thOur trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life--no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say "hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.1. The diaries above show the writer’s _________ days in Thailand.A.6B.7C.15D.302. It seems that visitors_________ in Bangkok.A.often feel hungryB.can always find cheap thingsC.can't take any photosD.can enjoy themselves3. The writer thinks people in Chiang Rai are very ___________.A. strangeB.friendlyC.activeD.smartBThe universe is a big place. It is hard to believe that humans would be the only intelligent life. So scientists have been searching outer space for years, hoping to find signs of alien (外星人)life.They use radio telescopes to search the sky for signals (信号) from other civilizations (文明). It is called SETI. SETI has been working for over half a century, but so far they haven't heard any alien messages. Scientists suggested aliens might not want to contact (联系) us but could reply to a message we send. So scientists sent radio signals into the universe, hoping one day they would be picked up by aliep technology. These scientists call themselves METI.Both ME TI and SETI want to prove that we are not alone in the universe. But what if the“alien phone" rings one day? Should we reply to it?British scientist Stephen Hawking thinks we should not answer because aliens could be dangerous. Hawking said that aliens could visit our solar system in search of resources (资源).“If aliens ever visit us, I think theresult would be much like when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't turn out very well for the American Indians".But other scientists think we have no need to worry. David Morrison, a NASA scientist, said that if an alien radio signal reaches us from a distant planet hundreds or thousands of light-years away, then that civilization would have to be more advanced than ours.4.What does "they” refer to in the third paragraph?A. Scientists.B.Aliens.C.Radio signals.D.Americans.5.Why did Stephen Hawking think that aliens would be dangerous?A.Because he thought aliens would rule the solar system.B.Because he thought aliens would come to search for resources.C. Because he thought humans would kill all the aliens on the earth.D. Because he thought aliens would harm American Indians.6.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. Scientists haven't received any alien messages so far.B. Aliens have replied to the message from the earth.C.All the scientists think that we should not send signals into the universe.D. Scientists are sure that humans are not alone in the universe.CVolunteering overseas (在海外) can be one of the most meaningful experiences of your life. It is a chance to see the world, do something good, and learn about yourself. But it isn't easy. Volunteering abroad means you must give up something, and often it takes money. There are thousands of programs to choose from.Decide what sort (种类) of work you find meaningful. Do you love working with children, or do you want to do a broader sort of volunteer work, like helping at a medical clinic? Some potential (潜在的) work you can volunteer for includes:teaching, building schools, farming, social work, such as helping at a refugee (难民) camp or urban poverty (贫困) center, and cleaning up or repairing, especially after a disaster (灾难).Consider your skill, and what kind of work you can help do. Difficult workplace requires different skills. If you would like to work as a teacher, you might need to be able to speak the language of the country you are going to (or know some basic phrases). If you want to help at a building site (地点)，you should have building or carpentry (木工) skills. This doesn't mean that you need to be an expert (专家) before going over. However, having some knowledge of the work you are doing can help you feel a sense of purpose, instead of confusion (困惑) when you arrive.7. What does the writer think of volunteering overseas?A. It's a chance to see the world.B. you can do something good.C.You will learn about yourself.D.All of the above.8. What might you need if you would like to work as a teacher overseas?A. Be able to sing and dance.B. Be able to tell stories.C. Be able to speak the language of the country.D. Be able to be friendly to the children.9. Why do the volunteers overseas have some knowledge of the work?A.It can help them to be experts.B.It can help them feel a sense of purpose.C.It can make them confused.D.We don't know.10. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to work overseas?B. How to teach children abroad?C. How to volunteer abroad?D. How to be an expert?答案：1-5BDBCB 6~10 ADCBC（三）ADo you have any friends from other countries? Do you know what they are like? The Germans are very quiet and they don't get excited easily. They don't want to say more words. They look serious, but they like allkinds of amusements (娱乐). They work hard and like tidiness. Most German women like to keep their houses clean.In some ways, the English look the same as the Germans. They are also quiet and never talktoo much with others. They are really polite, so we often hear “Thank you." or “Sorry.”from them.The French have long holidays. They like travelling and usually spend their long time in other countries. The French are more outgoing than the Germans. It is very easy to make friends with them.Compared to(与......比较) the French, the Americans are more outgoing. And they are even opener. They don't like to depend on (依靠) others. So it is very popular that students do part-time jobs.In Americans'eyes, working and success are important.1. From the passage, we can learn that__________ are very quiet.A.only the GermansB.only the EnglishmenC. only the FrenchD. both the Germans and the English2.What does the underlined word "tidiness” mean in Chinese?A.整洁B.安静C.时尚D.随意3. ___________ are the most outgoing.A.The GermansB. The FrenchC. The EnglishmenD.The Americans4. What can we learn about the French from the passage?A.They are more outgoing than the Americans.B.It is very easy to make friends with them.C.They like travelling in their own country.D.They don't like to be too excited and are always hard-working.5. Which is the best title of the article?A. Different people's hobbies.B. Who are more outgoing?C.Characteristics(特征) of the people in different countries.D. Working hard is an important part in people's life.BI was cycling one day and noticed a person in front of me, about 250 meters ahead (前面).I could tell he was cycling a little slower than me and decides to catch up with him.I had about I kilometer to go on the road before turning off. So I started cycling faster and faster. After a few minutes I was only about 100 meters behind him, so I really picked up the pace(步调) and pushed myself. Finally, I caught up with him and passed him by. I felt so good.“I win,” I thought. “Even though (即使) he didn't even know we were racing (比赛).”However, after I passed him, I realized that I had been so focused on(集中注意力于)competing against him that I had missed my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks (街区) past it and had to turn around and go back. Isn’t it just like life? We often focus on competing with others, trying to show that we are better than them. We spend our time and energy chasing afte r them and we miss out on our own paths in life.The problem with unhealthy competition is that it's a never-ending cycling. There will always be somebody ahead of you. So stay focused and live a healthy life. Run your own race and wish others well.6.The writer decided to when he noticed a man in front of him.A. talk with the manB. race with the manC. make friends with the manD. cycle slower than the man7. What happened to the writer when he passed the man?A. He rode so fast that he fell ofT his bicycle.B. He told the man that he was competing with him.C. He realized that he. had passed the place he needed to turn.D. He found himself lost after cycling six blocks and couldn't find his way.8. The underlined phrase “chasing after" in Paragraph 3 means.A. catching up withB. geting on withing up withD. taking care of9.Which is TRUE according to the passage ?A. The person knew the writer was competing with him.B. The writer felt excited at the end.C. The writer won the competition easily.D.The writer had to cycle back.10. Which is the main idea of the passage?A. Competition is important in life.B. Focus on your own race in life.C. Always be clear of where you're going.D.Try to catch up with those ahead of you.答案：1-6 DADBC 7-10 BCADB。
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可编辑修改精选全文完整版英语二级考试复习资料英语二级考试复习资料英语是一种西日耳曼语支，最早被中世纪的英国使用，并因其广阔的殖民地而成为世界使用面积最广的语言。
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英语二级考试复习资料1学习用品 (school things)pen钢笔 pencil铅笔 pencil-case铅笔盒 ruler尺子bag包 eraser橡皮 comic book漫画书 schoolbag书包book书 crayon蜡笔 Chinese book语文书 notebook笔记本dictionary词典 magazine杂志 story-book故事书 newspaper 报纸sharpener卷笔post card明信片English book英语书math book数学书人体 (body)foot 脚 head 头 face 脸 hair 头发 nose 鼻子mouth 嘴 eye 眼睛 ear 耳朵 arm 手臂 hand 手finger手指 leg腿 tail尾巴颜色 (colours)red红 blue蓝 yellow黄 green绿 white白pink表示粉红 purple紫 orange橙 brown棕 black黑动物 (animals)cat猫 dog狗 pig猪 duck鸭 rabbit兔 horse马 elephant大象fish鱼 bird鸟 eagle鹰 snake蛇 mouse老鼠 ant蚂蚁 beaver 海狸bear熊donkey驴goose鹅deer鹿monkey猴goat山羊squirrel松鼠panda熊猫lion狮子tiger老虎fox狐狸zebra斑马hen母鸡giraffe长颈鹿 turkey火鸡lamb小羊 sheep绵羊 cow奶牛 squid鱿鱼 lobster龙虾 shark鲨鱼 seal海豹 sperm whale抹香鲸 killer whale 虎鲸 kangaroo袋鼠人物 (people)friend朋友 boy男孩 girl女孩 mother母亲 father父亲sister姐妹 brother兄弟 uncle叔叔;舅舅 man男人 woman女人Mr.先生 Miss小姐 lady女士;小姐 mom妈妈 dad爸爸parents父母 son儿子 daughter女儿 kid小孩 baby婴儿grandparents祖父母 grandma/grandmother(外)祖母 robot机器人grandpa/grandfather(外)祖父aunt姑姑cousin堂(表)兄弟;堂(表)姐妹 classmate同学 queen女王 visitor参观者 neighbour邻居tourist旅行者principal校长 university student大学生 pen pal笔友 people 人物职业 (jobs)teacher教师 student学生 doctor医生 nurse护士 driver司机farmer农民 singer歌唱家 writer作家 actor男演员 actress女演员artist画家engineer工程师accountant会计cleaner清洁工salesperson销售员baseball player棒球运动员assistant售货员police警察 policeman(男)警察TV reporter电视台记者食品、饮料 (food & drink)rice米饭 bread面包 beef牛肉 milk牛奶 water水egg蛋 fish鱼 tofu豆腐 cake蛋糕 cookie曲奇biscuit饼干 jam果酱 noodles面条 tea茶 meat肉chicken鸡肉 pork猪肉 salad沙拉 soup汤 Coke可乐mutton羊肉 ice冰 ice-cream冰淇淋 juice果汁 coffee咖啡breakfast早餐lunch午餐dinner/supper晚餐meal一餐hotdog热狗hamburger汉堡包 French fries炸薯条 vegetable蔬菜水果、蔬菜 (fruit & vegetables)apple苹果 banana香蕉 pear梨 watermelon西瓜grape葡萄 eggplant茄子 green beans青豆 tomato西红柿potato土豆 peach桃 strawberry草莓 cucumber黄瓜onion洋葱 carrot胡萝卜 cabbage卷心菜 orange橙子衣服 (clothes)jacket夹克衫 shirt衬衫 T-shirt丅恤衫 skirt短裙子 dress连衣裙jeans牛仔裤 pants长裤 socks袜子 shoes鞋子 sweater毛衣coat上衣 raincoat雨衣 shorts短裤 sneakers网球鞋 slippers拖鞋sandals凉鞋boots靴子 hat(有沿的)帽子 cap便帽sunglasses 太阳镜tie领带 scarf围巾 gloves手套 trousers裤子 cloth布交通工具 (vehicles)bike自行车 bus公共汽车 train火车 boat小船 ship轮船 yacht 快艇car小汽车taxi出租车jeep吉普车van小货车;面包车plane/airplane飞机subway/underground地铁motor cycle摩托车杂物 (other things)window窗户door门desk课桌chair椅子computer计算机board写字板 fan风扇 light灯teacher’s desk讲台 picture图画;照片 wall墙壁 floor地板 curtain窗帘 trash bin垃圾箱 closet壁橱mirror镜子end table床头柜present礼物walkman随身听lamp台灯sofa沙发 football/soccer足球 phone电话 shelf书架 fridge冰箱bed床 table桌子 TV电视 air-conditioner空调 key钥匙lock锁 photo照片 chart图表 plate盘子 knife刀 fork叉 spoon 勺子chopsticks筷子pot锅gift礼物toy玩具doll洋娃娃ball球balloon气球 kite风筝 jigsaw puzzle拼图游戏 box盒子 umbrella伞zipper拉链 violin小提琴 yo-yo溜溜球 nest鸟窝 hole洞 tube管子toothbrush牙刷 menu菜单 e-card电子卡片 e-mail电子邮件 traffic light交通灯 money钱 medicine药地点 (locations)home家room房间bedroom卧室bathroom卫生间living room起居室kitchen厨房classroom教室school学校park公园library图书馆post office邮局 police office警察局hospital医院 cinema电影院 bookstore书店farm农场 zoo动物园 garden花园 study书房 playground操场canteen食堂teacher’s office教师办公室 library图书馆 gym 体育馆washroom卫生间 art room绘画教室 computer room计算机教室music room音乐教室 TV room电视机房 flat公寓 company公司factory工厂 fruit stand水果摊 pet shop宠物商店 nature park 自然公园theme park主题公园science museum科学博物馆t he Great Wall长城supermarket超市bank银行country国家village乡村city城市hometown家乡 bus stop公交车站课程 (classes)sports体育运动science科学Moral Education 思想品德课Social Studies社会课 Chinese语文 math数学 PE体育课 English英语课国家、城市 (countries & cities)China/PRC中国 America/USA美国 UK联合王国 England英国Canada/CAN加拿大 Australia澳大利亚 New York纽约 London伦敦 Sydney悉尼 Moscow莫斯科 Cairo开罗气象 (weather)cold寒冷的 warm温暖的 cool凉爽的 snowy下雪的 sunny晴朗的hot炎热的rainy下雨的windy有风的cloudy多云的weather report天气预报景物 (nature)river河流 lake湖泊 stream河;溪 forest森林 path小道 road公路house房子bridge桥 building建筑物 rain雨 cloud云 sun太阳mountain山 sky天空 rainbow彩虹 wind风 air空气 moon月亮植物 (plants)flower花 grass草 tree树 seed种子 sprout苗 plant植物 rose 玫瑰 leaf叶子星期 (week)Monday星期一 Tuesday星期二 Wednesday星期三Thursday 星期四Friday星期五 Saturday星期六 Sunday星期天 weekend周末月份 (months)Jan. (January)一月Feb.(February)二月Mar.(March)三月April 四月May五月June六月July七月Aug.(August)八月Sept.(September)九月Oct.(October)十月Nov.(November)十一月Dec.(December)十二月季节 (seasons)spring春 summer夏 fall/autumn秋 winter冬方位 (directions)south南 north北 east东 west西 left 左边 right右边患病 (illness)have a fever发烧 hurt疼痛 have a cold感冒 have a toothache 牙疼have a headache头疼 have a sore throat喉咙疼数词 (numbers)one一 two二 three三 four四 five五 six六 seven七eight八 nine九 ten十 eleven十一 twelve十二 thirteen十三fourteen十四fifteen十五sixteen十六seventeen十七eighteen十八nineteen十九 twenty二十 thirty三十 forty四十 fifty五十 sixty 六十seventy七十 eighty八十 ninety九十 forty-two四十二 hundred 百one/a hundred and thirty-six一百三十六 first第一 second第二third第三 fourth第四 fifth第五 eighth第八 ninth第九twelfth第十二twentieth第二十thirtieth第三十fortieth第四十fiftieth第五十 sixtieth第六十 seventieth第七十 eightieth第八十ninetieth第九十 fifty-sixth第五十六形容词 (adj.)big大的 small小的 long长的 tall高的 short短的;矮的young年轻的 old旧的;老的 strong健壮的 thin瘦的 active积极活跃的quiet安静的 nice好看的 kind和蔼亲切的 strict严格的 smart聪明的funny滑稽可笑的 tasty好吃的 sweet甜的 salty咸的 sour酸的fresh新鲜的favourite最喜爱的clean干净的tired疲劳的excited兴奋的angry生气的happy高兴的bored无聊的sad忧愁的taller更高的shorter更矮的 stronger更强壮的 older年龄更大的 younger更年轻的 bigger更大的heavier更重的longer更长的thinner更瘦的smaller更小的good好的fine好的 great很好的 heavy 重的 new新的 fat胖的'happy快乐的right对的hungry饥饿的cute逗人喜爱的little 小的lovely可爱的 beautiful漂亮的 colourful色彩鲜艳的 pretty漂亮的 cheap便宜的 expensive昂贵的 juicy多汁的 tender嫩的 healthy 健康的 ill有病的helpful有帮助的 high高的 easy简单的 proud骄傲的 sick有病的 better更好的 higher更高的介词 (prep.)in在……里 on在……上;在……时候 under在……下面near在……的旁边 behind在……后边 next to与……相邻over在……上面 I n front of在……前面代词 (pron.)I我 we我们 you你;你们 he他 she她 it它 they他(她，它)们my我的 our 我们的 your你的;你们的 his他的 her她的动词 (v.)play(.ed)玩;踢 swim(swam)游泳 skate滑冰 fly(flew)飞 jump跳walk走 run(ran)跑 climb爬 fight(fought)打架 swing(swung)荡eat(ate)吃sleep(slept)睡觉like像，喜欢have(had)有;吃turn 转弯buy(bought)买take(took)买;带live居住teach(taught)教go(went)去study(studied)学习 learn学习(learned) sing(sang)唱歌 dance跳舞 row划 do(did)做 do homework做作业 do housework做家务watch TV看电视read(read) books读书 cook the meals做饭 water the flowers 浇花sweep(swept) the floor扫地clean the bedroom打扫卧室make(made) the bed铺床set(set) the table摆饭桌wash the clothes洗衣服 do the dishes洗碗碟use a computer使用计算机 do morning exercises晨练;做广播操 eat breakfast吃早饭 eat dinner吃晚饭 go to school上学 have English class上英语课play sports进行体育运动get(got)up起床climb mountains爬山 go shopping买东西play the piano弹钢琴visit grandparents看望(外)祖父母go hiking去远足fly kites放风筝make a snowman堆雪人plant trees种树draw(drew) pictures画画 cook dinner做饭 read a book看书answer the phone接电话listen to music听音乐clean the room打扫房间 write(wrote) a letter写信 write an e-mail写电子邮件 drink(drank) water喝水 take pictures照相 watch insects观察昆虫 pick up leaves采摘树叶do an experiment做实验catch butterflies捉蝴蝶count insects数昆虫collect insects收集昆虫 collect leaves收集树叶 write a report 写报告play chess下棋 have a picnic举行野餐 get to到达ride(rode) a bike骑自行车 play the violin拉小提琴 make kites 制作风筝collect stamps集邮 meet(met)见面 welcome欢迎 thank谢谢love爱work工作 drink(drank)喝 taste尝 smell闻 feed(fed)喂养shear剪 milk挤奶 look看 guess猜 help帮助 pass传递 how展示use使用clean打扫open打开close关上put放paint绘画tell(told)告诉kick踢bounce反弹ride(rode)骑stop(stopped)停wait等 find(found)寻找到 drive(drove)驾驶fold折 send(sent)寄 wash洗 shine照耀 become变成feel(felt)感觉到think(thought)思考meet(met)遇见fall(fell)落下leave(left)离开wake(woke) up醒来put on穿上take off脱掉hang up挂起 wear(wore)穿 go home回家 go to bed上床睡觉play computer games玩电脑游戏 play chess下棋 empty the trash倒垃圾put away the clothes收拾衣服 get off下车 take a trip去旅行read a magazine阅读杂志go to the cinema去看电影go straight向前直走文英语二级考试复习资料21、必须掌握的词汇：1）场所、地点词汇：Unit1，P1—P2，Part12）病症：Unit3，P15，Part23）五官：Unit4，P34，Part84）动词短语：Unit5，P28，Part55）量词+名词（如：acupoftea）：Unit6，P31，Part16）First~tenth：Unit8，P45，Part37）动物词汇：Unit12，P67—P68，Part18）食物词汇：Unit13，P73—P74，Part12、必须掌握的句型：1）I painted the picture with a big brush.Unit4，P21，Part3 2）Would you like…？Yes，I would。
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1.At the end of 1994 the pitish government introduced new measures to help _ domestic workers from abuse by their employers.[A] protect [B] suspect [C] expect [D]inspect A2.1 "m wondering why he hasn' t turned ____ at the meeting. [A] down [B] up [C] out [D] over B3.By using both ears one can tell the direction a sound comes.[A] in which [B] from which[C] over which[D] with which B第二题：完型填空题••• Colter was excited, so he told 17 about the place. 18 , the other people did not believe him.[A] the other [B] others B [C] another [D] each other18. [A] Then [B] However B 〈C>・ herefore [D] Consequently第五题：词形填空题1.Cancer research (make) all over the world in the past twenty years, (has been made2.The more stress you are under, the ___ (likely) you are to catch a cold. ( more likely)3.It seems reasonable to assume that, other things ___ (be) equal, they would prefer single to4.These electric appliances are all similar in construction but each one is ___ (specialize) in its function, (special) 第六题：汉译英6&—个具有文学艺术欣赏力的人能胜任这项工作。
英语II期末复习资料——阅读理解
英语II(1)期末复习资料——阅读理解1．选择题Once the king of India fell ill and sent for his doctor. The doctor came, examined him and said,“You will be well again in a few days if you take bull’s milk.” The king was very surprised, forhe had never heard of a bull that gave milk. “How is it possible?” he asked.“Order Gulbo, thescholar, to get it for you. He can do anything.” The doctor was an enemy to Gulbo, and thought thiswould be a way of making him suffer. When the king told Gulbo what the doctor had said and orderedhim to get bull’s milk, Gulbo immediately understood what the doctor was trying to do.When he gothome he sat thinking how to get out of the difficulties. His daughter, seeing him worried, asked whatwas the matter. On hearing what the king had asked for, she said, “Don’t worry, father, I’ll helpyou.”The next day she took some old clothes, went to the bank of the river near the palace, andchose a place below the king’s bedroom window. In the middle of the night, when everyone was in bed,she started to do her washing. She made so much noise that the king could not sleep. The king gotvery angry and set a guard to find out what was the matter. The soldier found the girl, and led herto the king. “Why do you wash your clothes here at night?” asked the king.The girl pretended to beafraid and said, “I had to wash clothes at night. This afternoon my father had a baby. I was busyall day because of that. Then I found there were no clean clothes for the baby, so I had to come andwash them now.”“What!” cried the king, “Are you trying to make a fool of me? Who ever heard ofa man having a baby?”“Well, if the king himself orders someone to get bull’s milk for him, whycan’t a man have a baby?”The king smiled and said, “You must be Gulbo’s daughter. Go and tellyour father that he may keep the bull’s milk for his baby.”B1. According to the doctor in the story, the king’s illness can be cured by ______.A.making Gulbo sufferB.d rinking bull’s milkC.seeing anotherdoctor D.feedinghimwithcow’s milkB2. The doctor told the king to ask Gulbo to find bull’s milk because he ______.A.admired Gulbo greatlyB. hated Gulbo very muchC.thought Gulbo was a scholarD.tried to make GulboanotherdoctorA3. How did Gulbo feel after getting the king’s order?A. He was upset. He was excited.B.He was excited.C. was surprised.D.asdisappointed.D4. Why did Gulbo’s daughter wash clothes below the king’s bedroom window at night?A. Because she was forced to do it.B. Because she often washed clothes there.. Because she enjoyed washing clothes there. D. Because she wanted the king to notice her.D5. From the dialogue between the king and the girl, we know that after hearing the girl’s story, the king ______.A. wanted to see the babyB. became angry with herC. thought the girl was a foolDunderstoodthe girl’s meaningPeople all over the world today are beginning to hear and learn more and more about the problem of pollution. Pollution is caused either by man’s release of completely new and often artificial (人造的) substances into the environment, or by releasing greatly increased amounts of a natural substance (物质)，such as oil from oil tankers into the sea.Whatever its underlying reasons, there is no doubt that much of the pollution caused could be controlled if only companies, individuals and governments would make more efforts. In the home there is an obvious need to control litter and waste. Food comes wrapped up three of four times in packages that all have to be disposed of。