大学英语(II)期末考试A卷答案
《大学英语(2) 》 答案
6. The first paragraph tells us that ______.
The gas shortage has caused a big problem for Americans. But the answer will not be a bigger system of public transportation. The real solution will have to be a new kind of car, one that does not use so much gas.
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A few years ago it was common to speak of a generation gap between young people and their elders. Parents said that children did not respect and listen to them, while children said that their parents did not understand them at all. What had gone wrong? Why had the generation gap suddenly appeared? Actually, the generation gap has been around for a long time. Many people argue that it is built into every part of our society.
大学英语第二学期期末试卷A及及答案
XX职业技术学院2015—2016学年第二学期经济与管理系2015级三年制会计、会审、旅游管理、物流管理专业《大学英语》期末考试试题A卷考试说明：本课程为闭卷考试，可携带文具（或课程为开卷考试可携带文具和资料）I Translate the following English versions into Chinese. 20%1. 一种文化符号2. 一则电视广告3. 时尚和潮流的区别4. 一个被灌输的概念5. 自信满满6. plus 14 percent annual interest7. Follow your passion, not money8. the opportunity to get to know yourself9. all-too-familiar glow on his face10. the driving directions he gave usII Everyday English.20%(Identify the answer is right or wrong：If the answer is right , you should “A”, if not, choose “B”. )1、------Do you like your present job as a secretary?-------I’m a nurse in No. 1 hospital.A. RightB. Wrong2、------Nice to meet you!------Nice to meet you too.A. RightB. Wrong3、------Are you the fresh year student in the college?------Yes, I am.A. RightB. Wrong4、------Can I bring you something to drink at the moment?------Yes, a coca-cola for me, please.A. RightB. Wrong5、------Have you ever been to America for some reason?------I have never been there, but I hope to go there in the future.A. RightB. Wrong6、------Is there a bank of China near here?------I saw him this morning.A. RightB. Wrong7、------Can you remember the doctor’s phone number?------Yes, it’s 6821215.A. RightB. Wrong8、------Can I help you, Sir?------Yes, I’d like to book a single room for 2 days.A. RightB. Wrong 9、------How do you like the book you are reading recently?------It’s very good. And I like it very much.A. RightB. Wrong10、------What about seeing a film tonight?------See you later.A. RightB. WrongIII、Reading comprehension 15%Passage AI was having dinner at a restaurant when Harry came in. Harry worked in a lawyer’s offi ce years ago, but he is now working at a bank. He gets a good salary, buthe always borrows money from his friends and never pays it back. Harry saw me and came to sit at the same table. He has never borrowed money from me. When he was eating, I asked him to lend me two pounds. To my surprise, he gave me the money immediately. “I have never borrowed money from you,” said Harry, “so now you canpay for my dinner.”判断下列陈述是否正确，正确的写T，错误的写F:1. （）Harry never worked in a lawyer’s office.2. （）He always borrows money from his friends and returns it on time.3. （）He refused to lend two pounds to the writer.4. （）Harry asked the writer to pay for his dinner.5. （）The writer paid money for both his and H arry’s dinner.Passage BA pretty, well—dressed young lady stopped a taxi in a big square, and a said to the driver, “Do you see that young man at the other side of the square?”“Yes,”said the taxi driver. The young man was standing outside a restaurant and looking impatiently (不耐烦地) at his watch every few seconds.“Take me over there.” said the young lady.There were a lot of cars and buses in the square, so the taxi driver asked, “Are you afraid to cross the street?”“Oh, no!” said the young lady. “But I promised that I would meet the yo ung man for lunch at one o’ clock, and it is now a quarter to two. If I arrive in a taxi, it will at least seems as if I had tried not to be late.”6. How did the young woman get to the square?A. She arrived in a taxi.B. She drove there in a car.C. She got there by bus.D. The story doesn’t tell us.7. Why did the lady stop the taxi?A. Because she wanted to get out of the taxi.B. Because she didn’t want to be late for her appointment(约会).C. Because she wanted to go to the restaurant in it.D. Because she was afraid of walking across the street.8. The young man at the other side of the squareA. was someone the young lady didn’t want to see.B. had some problem with his watch.C. was probably a waiter of the restaurant.D. had probably been waiting for a long time.9. The young lady wasA. clever at making excuse.B. not late at all.C. 45 minutes earlier.D. 15 minutes late.10. Had she tried not to be late?A. Yes, she had tried her best.B. No, she was just pretending that she had tried.C. Yes, she had tried but she was still late.D. No, she thought being late was better than being early.IV、Fill in each of the following blanks with a suitable preposition or adverb. 10%1. People who smoke heavily are______danger of having lung disease(肺病).2. The matter has nothing to do______him, for he was just doing his own job.3. Unfortunately, the hat I had just bought was no longer_______fashion.4. I wouldn’t dream______marrying someone I hadn’t lived with.5. Thanks _____our medical knowledge, this terrible disease is much less common now.6. Will you apply______the job by letter or in person?7. It took the kids almost a year to get used_____living in the large city.8. When we first hit_____ the idea, everyone told us it would never work.9. The little boy was very excited_____the sight of his mother.10. I was not conscious_____being alone in the room until I finished reading the book. V、Multiple choice 20%1. Don’t cry over split milk.A 溢出来的水不好收回。
《大学英语(2)期末考试卷A (2)
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一、阅读：20% (所有答案必须填在答卷表格里,否则不得分)
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If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would think of questioning this fact. Yet there are many people who do not seem to know that the memory works in the same way. When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by exercising it regularly, either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough opportunity to become strong. The position is exactly the same as that of two persons, one of whom exercises his arms and legs by playing tennis, while the other sits in a chair or a motorcar all day.
大学英语期末试卷(A卷)
2.The word USA__________ United States of America.
3.We are__________ news of our brother, who lives away from home.
3.A home address and daytime and evening phone numbers for the designated(指派的) leaderofthegroup.
4.A contact number while in DC for the designated leader of the group.
4.The children were not to___________.
5.The light music will help to_________ the heavy pressure on you.
6.Miss Gao is_________ the best teacher in this school.
A. What B. ThatC. How D. Where
3.Whenevermy uncle came to see me, he____bring mesome candy.
A. will B. would C. was D.should
4. I remember____ you about this.
TaskA
The White House is the most visited residence in the world. T ours may be scheduled through ourWashingtonDCoffice. Due to security and scheduling procedures, there are a few things you should know before requesting a tour:
《大学英语(第二学期)》期末考试试卷(A卷)
《大学英语（第二学期）》期末考试试卷（A卷）班级：学号：姓名：一二三四五总分得分一．Phonetics(10%)（从下列每组单词中找出一个划线部分读音不同与其它三个的词）1. ughed B.missed C.brushed D.snowed2. A.thick B.birthday C.health D.with3. A.music B.school C.Christmas D.cheap4. A.chair B.pear C.care D.hear5. A.quietly B.carefully C.fly D.quickly6. A.carries B.studies C.trees D.dances7. A.operation B.question C.invention D.station8. A.help B.desk C.metre D.best9. A.hard B.warm rge D.farmer10. A.though ugh C.enough D.Cough一．Vocabulary and grammar(25%)(从下各选项中选择正确答案)11.Li ming knows little English,and he can it.A.neither speak or writeB.speak neither write norC.neither speak nor writeD.neither now speak and write12.The heavy rain stopped us the hill.A.from climbingB.climbC.to climbingD.climbed13.The coat is nice,but it’s not.A.enough cheapB.cheap enoughC.enough expensiveD.expensive enough14.China and India are countries.A.developingB.developedC.developD.to develop15.Which country has population,Australia.Canada or Cermany?A.the mostB.the largerC.the largestrgest16.We haven’t for everyone,please some.A.seats enough…takeB.many seat…getC.enough seat…getD.enough seats…fetch17.These pens are made metal.A.ofB.inC.byD.at18.Shall I ask the shopkeeper if can?A.try on itB.try it onC.have on itD.have it on19.This machine is made Japan.A.ofB.inC.byD.from20.This book is quite different that one.A.forB.ofC.fromD.to21.In1630,about half the USA forests.A.coveredB.was covering byC.was covered toD.was covered with22.We have friends all the world.A.overB.throughC.inD.on23.I want to make with Lily,because she is very kind.A.friendB.friendsC.a friendD.the friend24.English is spoken the first language New Zealand.A.in…asB.as…onC.by…inD.as…in25.That dictionary is about3inches.A.deepB.longC.thickD.wide26.They worked on and never felt tired.A.hour after hourB.hour and hourC.an hour after an hourD.one after one hour27.His grand mother for ten year.A.has been diedB.has been deadC.has diedD.died28.They to the Great Wall several times.A.goB.have goneC.wentD.have been29.Our teacher cannot see anything his glasses.A.withB.onC.overD.without30,We saw him of the reading room.A.to come oute outC.came oute from31．This is the first old building will be changed soon in the town.A.whichB.itC.thatD.who32.This is the book talks about computer science.A.itB.whichC.whoD.whose33.The girls buying books in the bookshop now are students of our school.A.who isB.who areC.that isD.which are34.He still remembers the day he joined the League.A.whichB.whenC.howD.on that35.This is the museum we visited last week.A.whichB.whereC.whenD.why二．Reading(30%)(阅读下列短文，根据短文选择正确答案)(一)Every morning Mr Smith goes to work by train.As it takes him a long time to go to work, he always buys a newspaper.It helps to make time pass more quickly.One Tuesday morning,he turned to the sports page.He wanted to read the report about an important football match the night before.The team of his town won the match.The report was so interesting that he forgot to get off at his station.He didn’t know it until he saw the sea. He got off at the next station and had to wait a long time for a train to go back.Of course he arrived very late at the office.His boss(老板)was very angry when Mr Smith told him why he was late.“Work is more important than football,”he shouted.36.Mr Smith always buys a newspaper when he goes to work because.A.he like to read newspaperB.he is interested in newspaperC.he wants to make the time pass more quicklyD.he wants to read the report about football matches37.One Tuesday morning he the newspaper at the sports page.A.openedB.turnedC.looked atD.found38.Why did Mr Smith forget to get off at his station?Because.A.the team of his town wonB.the report was very interestingC.he didn’t know where to get offD.he wanted to see the sea39.After Mr Smith got off the train,he.A.got on the bus soonB.had to walk to his officeC.wanted to wait for his bossD.had to wait for a train to go back40.His boss was angry with him when Mr Smith.A.was late for workB.forgot to get off the trainC.told him that he watched a football matchD.told him why he forgot to get off the train(二)One day John read a newspaper and he found in the newspaper that it’s easier to find work in the south ofEngland.So he got on a train.The train was going to London.There was nobody in the train and he was the only passenger(乘客)in it.suddenly(突然)a man ranin.The man had a knife in his hand.He came up to John and said,“Your money or your life?”“I haven’t got any money,”John answered in fright(害怕地).“Then why are you trembling(发抖)so much?’the man asked him angrily.“Because I thought you were the ticket-collector(查票员).I haven’t got a ticket yet.”Answered John.41.London is of England.A.in the southB.in the northC.in the westD.in the east42.The man carried in his hang.A.a ticketB.some moneyC.a knifeD.a newspaper43.John was quite afraid because.A.he was afraid of the knifeB.he lost his ticketC.he was the only passenger in the trainD.he didn’t buy the ticket44.When the man heard what John said,the man would.A.be very angryB.kill himC.feel very disappointed(丧气)D.let him get off the train45.After we read the passage(短文),We can see that.A.John was richB.John was poorC.the man was kind to JohnD.the man took much money from John(三)One day Bill went to eat at a restaurant(饭馆)in London.Suddenly a young woman sat down beside him.Bill could not think what she wanted.She did not look very happy.Bill asked her what was wrong.“The problem is…”She began.But then she stopped.She did not find it easy to tell Bill about it,it seemed.“My husband and I wanted to meet here for lunch at12,”she said at last,“but he hasn’t come.”“Well,don’t you know where he is?Can you ring him up?”“No,I can’t.”Said the woman,“And I’ve had lunch now and I can’t pay the bill(帐单). Because I haven’t got any money with me.”“Never mind,I’ll pay the bill for you.You can pay me back later.”Bill said.“If you give me your address,I’ll send you the money as soon as I get home,”With these words,she left the restaurant.A few weeks later,when Bill was having lunch at another restaurant he suddenly heard a familiar voice(熟悉的声音).“Excuse me.May I just sit here for a moment?”Bill turned round.It was the same young woman again.This time she was talking to a man with grey(灰白)hair at a table not far from the gate,Bill smiled at the woman and got up from his chair and walked across the room.46.One day Bill came to a restaurant.A.to meet a young womanB.to help a womanC.aloneD.to have the last meal of the day47.The young woman sat beside Bill because she wanted.A.to eat with himB.to wait for her husband thereC.to make friends with BillD.Bill to help her48.The young woman became happier because.A.she found her moneyB.Bill would help herC.she had her mealD.she saw her husband49.The woman said she would.A.return Bill’s money as quickly as possibleB.go to Bill’s home to return the moneyC.give Bill’s money back the next dayD.return Bill’s money at the restaurant50.Bill walked across the room.A.to pay his billB.to say hello to the man with grey hairC.to meet the womanD.to go away from the woman四.Grammar(10%)(根据括号内所给的动词用适当的形式填空)51.The teacher said the class(begin)soon.52.Your mother(be)pleased if you do that.53.A good place has to(find)for the building of the monument.54.I think everything(be)all right by then.55.You are too young(understand)it.56.I forgot(bring)my notebook.57.He wanted(get)the ball.58.The book(write)by my father in1990.59.Would you like(use)my car？60.This is the third time we(see)the movie.五.Translation(25%)(翻译)1.The Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States of America in the nineteenthcentury by the people of France.2.Christmas Day,December25,is the most important festival in the christian world.3.A person with good manners never laughs at people when they are in trouble.4.He uses a handkerchief when he sneezes or coughs.5.Birth,Marriage,and death,these are the greatest events in human life.6.无论你是否喜欢,你都得参加这个仪式.(whether or not)7.如果你偶然撞了别人,你得向别人道谦.(knock into,apologize)8.请别在我工作时打扰我.(interrupt)9.不要再责备他了,毕竟他还是个孩子.(after all)10．杭州因丝绸(silk)而闻名于世.(famous)。
专升本《大学英语2》期末考试复习题及答案
《大学英语2》复习题及答案Part I. Vocabulary and Structure1.I am considering my job as I’m not getting on well with my boss.A. changingB. to changeC. changedD. to be changed2.Don’t forget the window before leaving the room.A. to closeB. to have closedC. having closedD. closing3.You had better a doctor as soon as possible.A. seenB. sawC. seeingD. see4.It is because she is very devoted to her students she is respected by them.A. whoB. whichC. whatD. that5.I gave John a present but he gave me nothing .A. in turnB. in returnC. in advanceD. in vain6.Three people, , were injured in the accident.A. included a child B . include a childC. including a childD. includesa child7.We use plastics wood and metal now.A. in place ofB. to take ofC. take the place ofD. to takeplace8.Her suggestion that everybody was not appreciated.A. singing a songB. sang a songC. sung a songD. sing a song9.the last one, I answered all the questions.A. ExceptB. BesidesC. Except forD. In addition to10.Not always they want to.A. people can do whatB. can people do whatC. People cannot do whatD. can’t people do what11.In fact he had done he could do to help the poor.A. whatB. whichC. asD. all which12.I didn’t go to the party, but I do wish I there.A. wereB. had beenC. would beD. will be13.I will never forget the ten years village.we both spent in the littleA. whenB. during whichC. in whichD. which14.Sorry, I don’t know he is a friend of.A. your brother’sB. your brothersC. your brother’s friendD. your brother15.Had the weather been good, the children out for a walk.A. had goneB. would goC. could have goneD. went16.I believe he an accident, otherwise he would have arrived on time.A. would have hadB. could have hadC. must have hadD. should have had17.The young man promised to his parents, “I would neveragain.”A. let you outB. let you downC. let you inD. let you by18.History is the story of happened to the people before today.A. whicheverB. whomeverC. whateverD. wherever19.Of those had applied for the jobs, only two were accepted.A. personsB. thatC. whoD. which20.I admit that there are problems, I don't agree that they cannot be solved.A. WhenB. AsC. WhileD. Since21 . We have decided to call Mr. Black sometime next week at his home.A. onB. atC. uD. for22.His failure to pay the debts the suspicion that he was not to be trusted.A. concernsB. confessesC. confusesD. confirms23.We were deeply impressed by her important to the success of the project.A. workB. determinationC. improvementD. contribution24.I'd like to take of this opportunity to thank you for your co-operation.A. advantageB. occasionC. benefitD. profit25.Nuclear science should be developed to benefit the people harm them.A. fewer thanB. other thanC. rather thanD. better than26.Mr. Wilson said that he did not want to any further responsibilities.A. take onB. get onC. put upD. look up27.I would have told him the answer had it been possible, but I so busy then.A. amB. wereC. wasD. would be28.It is very important for the strong man to know that strong he is, he cannot be the strongest.A. whateverB. wheneverC. whicheverD. however29.The fact he does so in so short a period of time challenges explanation.A. whyB. thatC. whatD. which30.The new English dictionary I bought yesterday me almost twenty yuan.A. spentB. paidC. costD. took31.“Good—bye, Miss liu. I’m very pleasedA. to meet youB. having met youC. meeting youD. to have met you32.They discussed the problem three or four times, but could come to no .A. endB. conclusionC. resultD. judgment33.She is very careful. She very few mistakes in her work.A. doesB. takesC. makesD. gets34.I'd like to a special table for the coming Valentine's Day.A. preserveB. deserveC. conserveD. reserve35.Would the news he failed to pass the exam bother you?A. whichB. thatC. of whichD. on which36.was once regarded as impossible has now become a reality.A. WhatB. ThatC. WhichD. As37.Mr. Smith, together with his wifeand children, going to the party this weekend.A. amB. isC. areD. will38.Henry is often seen English aloud every morning in the classroom.A. readB. readsC. readingD. to read39.Only recently to deal with the environmental problems.A. something has doneB. has something doneC. has something been doneD. something has been done40.The question at the meeting tomorrow is very important.A. to discussB. being discussedC. to be discussedD. will be discussed41.The mother didn't knowit happened while she was out.to blame for the broken glass asA. whoB. whenC. howD. what42.By the time you arrive this evening, for two hours.A. I will studyB. I will have been studiedC. I had studiedD. I will have been studying43.Let's finish our homeworkin a few seconds; it's time we .A. played footballB. will play footballC. play footballD. are playing football44.at Harvard, he began again to write his essay.A. Busy was as heB. Busy as was heC. Busy as he wasD. As was he busy45.Pierre often makes himself by gesturing with his hands.A. to understandB. understandingC. to be understoodD. understood46.The idea sounds very good but will it work in ?A. practiceB. placeC. advanceD. company47.We had to wait a long time to get our passports, ?A. won't weB. don't weC. didn't weD. shouldn't you48.It's vital that enough money collected to get the project started.A. isB. beC. must beD. can be49.We consider the instrument be adjusted each time it is used.A. that it necessaryB. it necessary thatC. necessary thatD. necessary of it that50.It is from my grandparents I learned a lot.A. whoB. whomC. thatD. which51.Do you think Tommy is the truth?A. sayingB. speakingC. tellingD. talking52.It is so hot. You should put the food into the refrigerator now. otherwise, it will soon.A. harmB. hurtC. spoilD. damage53.Peter, whom everyone suspected, to be innocent.A. turned outB. turned offC. turned upD. turned over54.Isn’t that they call peace and friendship?A. whichB. thisC. whatD. where55.All the arrangements should have been completed prior - our departure.A. inB. toC. byD. before56.I must tell you how a letter from you.A. pleased I was to receiveB. pleased I was to receivingC. was I pleased to receiveD. pleased I was receiving57.I have to my visit as I’ll be very busy next month.A. call forB. call offC. call onD. call in58.No sooner had she entered the house the telephone rang.A. whenB. thanC. asD. while59.You may write to me or come to see me. way will doA. AllB. BothC. OneD. Either60.Some pop singers have much influence the young people.A. toB. forC. ontoD. onPart II ClozeMy 23-year-old son Dan stood in the doorway, ready to say goodbyeto his home. In a couple of hours he was going to fly out to France. He was going to be away for at least a year to learn a foreign language and 61 life in a foreign country.It was a milestone in Dan’s life, a change from school days to62 .When we were to say goodbye,I 63 closely at his face. I would like to provide him with good 64that would last longer than here andnow.But not a sound came over my lips. I 65 motionless and silent, looking 66 my son’s green eyes.I knew that this wasn’t the first time I 67 such an opportunity pass me by. When Daniel was a little boy, I followed him to the bus on the first day in preschool. I 68 the excitement in his hand that held mine when the bus came round the corner. He looked at me—just 69 he did now. And then he boarded the bus and 70 . The bus drove away. And I hadn’t71 a word.Some ten years later, a similar episode 72 . His mother and I drove him to the university where he was going to 73 .The next morning Dan began to throw up (呕吐). He was ill in bed when I wanted to say goodbye.74 the words let me down. I only murmured（嘟哝） something like “I hope you are 75 , Dan.” Then I turned around and left.Now I stood in front of him and recalled all the 76 when I hadn’t made use of those opportunities. Why does it have to be so 77 to tell your son how you feel? My mouth was 78 , and I knew I would only say a few words.“Dan,”I79 stammered out（结结巴巴地说）,“if I had the choice myself, I would 80 you.”That was all I could say. It was nothing, and yet it was everything.61. A. lead B. experience C. enjoyD. live62. A. college life B. childhood C. adulthoodD. freedom63. A. lookedD. glanced64. A. giftD. advice B.B.fixedsupportC. glaredC. skill65. A. said B. stood C. satD. wondered66. A. up B. for C. atD. into67. A. made B. kept C. letD. noticed68. A. felt B. knew C. foundD. realized69. A. when B. like C. sinceD. once70. A. rode B. ran C. droveD. disappeared71. A. heard B. said C. gaveD. left72. A. took place B. took on C. turned outD. turned up73. A. play B. visit C. studyD. search74. A. Luckily B. Once C. AgainD. Therefore75. A. worse B. happier C. greaterD. better76. A. times B. places C. daysD. chances77. A. eager B. important C. difficultD. lovely78. A. wet B. dry C. anxiousD. tight79. A. directly B. finally C. kindlyD. nervously80. A. love B. praise C. supportD. chooseTwo friends visited the zoo together. The zoo was very large and it was 81 to go everywhere. They had to decide where to go and which animals to visit as their time was 82 . So both of them agreed not to83 after choosing a 84 at every fork(岔路口).A road sign at the first fork 85 one way to the lion area and the other to the tiger hill. They decided on the former after a 86 discussion because li ons were “the king of the grassland”. The second showed a division going separately to the panda and peacock. They 87 panda as it was the nation’s treasure and went its way. 88 they made choices all along the way and each choice meant 89 what they couldn’t help regretting. But they had to make it, and 90 , for it brooked容(忍)no delay. If they hesitated(犹豫不决) they would miss 91 . Only92 decision could offer more chances for sightseeing and 93possible regret.Life is 94 like this- choices often occur that one has to make, for example, between two 95 jobs, two fascinating wooers(追求者).To get one you 96 give up the other-you can get half of it. If you 97 weighing the pros and cons and calculating gains and losses, you will most likely 98 empty-handedness. Don’t be sad about it. 99 you have got half of the desirable things in life-something that is 100to come by.81.A.easy B. difficult C.impossible D. possible82.A.enough B. limited C. tightD. plentiful83.A.return B. continue C. goD. stop84.A.sign B. branch C. crossingD. highway85.A.showed B. pointed C. intendedD. made86.A.brief B. long C. noD. heated87.A.hoped B. wanted C. favoredD. got88.A.Happily B. Thus C. ThenD. Finally89.A.winning B. taking C. picking upD. giving up90.A.slowly B. immediately C. timelyD. easily91.A.less B. more C. mostD. least92.A.high B. slow C. shortD. rapid93.A.increase B. cause C. reduceD. raise94.A.just exactly B. more or less C. hardlyD. most95.A.unwanted B. different C. badD. desirable96.A.ought to B. may C. mustD. have to97.A.spend time B. kill time C. have a hard time D. hope for98.A.start with B. get up C. succeed inD. end up in99.A.By no means B. Not in the least C. At mostD. At least100.A.stupid B. delighted C. hardD. supportedPart III Reading ComprehensionPassage 1The 16th century, known as the "Age of Genius", was a complicated (复杂 ) and difficult time to live. Many countries fought for the power andriches of the newly discovered Americas. Men introduced new ideas whichdemanded great changes in older ideas. Despite these problems and possiblybecause of them, wonderful things were done by the greatest of men.It is indeed difficult to know why in some periods you find many menof genius while in others you may find few. The "Age of Genius", however,produced some of the greatest thinkers, painters, authors, andscientists.In Italy during the High Renaissance (文艺复兴), a period of the "Ageof Genius", three famous painters started their work. They were Leonardoda Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael.Leonardo da Vinci is famous not only for his beautiful paintings butalso for his talent in the sciences. One of his best - known painting isthe "Mona Lisa." Michelangelo was also a man of many talents. He was anartist; he wrote poems; he drew plans for buildings; and he worked withother forms of art. His best- known work is the painting on the ceilingof the Sistine Chapel in Rome (罗马西斯教堂).Raphael was known for his painting. He made well-balanced picturesout of many different actions.101.Another name for the 16th century is the .A.Classical AgeB.Middle AgesC."Age of Genius"D.Age of Renaissance102.To know why in some periods you find many intelligent men and few in other is .A.an easy thing to doB. a very difficult thing to doC.not importantD.unnecessary103.Which of the following statements is implied in the first paragraphof the passage?A.Geniuses are born talented.B.Geniuses are often produced in the same age.C.Fighting for the riches of the newly - discovered Americas produced geniuses.D.A period during which new ideas were replacing older ideas might produce geniuses.104.is famous for his paintings and for his talent in science.A.RaphaelB.Leonardo da VinciC.MichelangeloD.Mona Lisa105.Michelangelo is known for .A.his Mona LisaB.his paintings in Sistine ChapelC.his well-balanced picturesD.his contributions to scienceSometime in the next century, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch(门廊)will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to you. You’ll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV. An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guided by a program that selects the type of news you want. You’ll even get to choose the kind of voice you want to hear. Want more information on the brief story? A simple touch makes the entire text appear. Save it in your own personal computer if you like. These are among the predictions( 预言 )from communication experts working on the newspapers of the future. Pictured as part of broader home based media and entertainment systems, computer newspapers would unite print and broadcast reporting, offering news and analysis with video images of newsevents.Most of the technology is available(可用的)now, but convincing(说服)more people that they don’t need paper to read a newspaper is the nextstep. But resistance to computer newspaper may be stronger from withinjournalism. Since it is such a cultural change, it may be that the presentgeneration of journalists and publishers will have to die off before thenext generation realize that the newspaper industry is no longer anewspaper industry. Technology is making the end of traditionalnewspapers unavoidable.Despite technological advances, it could take decades to replacenewsprint with computer screens. It might take 30 to 40 years to completethe changeover because people need to buy computers and because newspapershave established financial(财经的)interests in the paper industry.106.The best title for this passage is .puter Newspapers are Well LikedB.Newspapers of the Future Will Likely Be on ComputerC.Newspapers Are out of FashionD.New Communications Technology107.It might take 30 to 40 years for computer newspapers to replacetraditional newspapers, because .A.it is technologically impossible nowputer newspapers are too expensiveC.there is strong resistance from both the general population and professional journalistsD.traditional newspapers are easy to read108.Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computer newspapers?A.They are cheaper than traditional newspapersB.They are very convenient to useC.You can get more information from them quicklyD.You can easily save information for future use109.Journalists are not eager to accept computer newspapers,because .A.they don’t know how to use computersB.they think computer newspapers take too much time to readC.they think the new technology is badD.they have been trained to write for traditional newspapers110.We can infer from the passage that .A.all technological changes are goodB.all technologies will eventually replace old onesC.new technologies will eventually replace old onesD.traditional newspapers are here to stay for another centuryPassage2Do parents owe their children anything? Yes, they owe them a greatdeal.One of their chief duties is to give their children a sense of personalworth, for self-esteem(自尊心) is the basis of a good mental health. Ayoungster who is often made to feel stupid, often compared to brighterbrothers, sisters, or cousins, will not feel confident and became soafraid of failing, that he or she won’t try at all. Of course, they shouldbe corrected when they do wrong; this is the way children learn. But thecriticism should be balanced with praises.Parents owe their children firm guidance and consistent discipline. It is frightening for a youngster to feel that he is in charge of himself;it’s like being in a car without brakes（刹车）.The parent who says “No”when other parents say “Yes”sends a double message. He is also saying :“I love you, and I’m ready to risk your anger, because I don’t wantyou to get into trouble.”Parents owe their children a comfortable feeling about their body,and enough information about sex to balance the wrong information thatthey will surely receive from their friends.Parents owe their children privacy（隐私权）and respect for theirpersonal things. This means not borrowing things without being permitted,not reading diaries and mail, not looking through pockets. If a motherfeels that she must read her daughte’r s diary to know what is going on,the communication between them must be pretty bad.Parents owe their children a set of solid values around which to buildtheir lives. This means teaching them to respect the rights and opinionsof others; it means respecting elders, teachers, and the law. The bestway to teach such values is by example. A child who is lied to will lie.A child who sees his parents steal tools from the factory or towel（s 毛巾）f r o m a h o t e l w i l l t h i n k t h a t i t i s a l l r igh t t o s t e a l.A y o u n g s t e r w h o s e e s n o l a u g h t e r a n d n o l o v ei n t h e h o m e w i l lh a v e a d i f f i c u l t t i m e l a u g h i n g a n d l o v i n g.No child asks to be born. If you bring a life into the world, you owethe child something. And if you give him his due, h’e ll have somethingof value to pass along to your grandchildren.111.A ccording to the passage, parents owe their children the followingthings except .A. carsB. privacyC. respect of selfD. informationabout their body112.The writer thinks that teenagers are frightened when they are in charge of themselves because .A.they don’t know how to stop a car without brakesB.there is no one to guide and discipline themC.they are afraid of being left aloneD.there is no one to ask for help when in trouble.113.W hich of the following ways is advised for parents to show love totheir children?A.Saying “Yes” to everything the children ask forB.Never embracing older childrenC.Refusing something to the childrenD.Never criticizing children.114.T he word “due” in the last paragraph means .A.something one should do or finish before a fixed timeB.reasonable explanations or plansC.what must be given to someone because it is right or wrongD.the money to be paid115.W hich of the following is true according to the passage?A.Parents prefer to let their children be in charge of their own livesat an early age.B.Children learn much by seeing what their parents do.C.Children shouldn’t be corrected because it destroys theirself-esteem.D.It is better to compare a youngster to his bright brothers becauseit makes him try harder.Stage plays, at first, seem a lot like films. Both use actors and dialogue and scenery. But if you try to make a film by setting up a camera in front of the stage, you will find it won’t work. A film made in this way will leave the audience cold. And even worse you’ll be wasting a powerful tool —the camera.A stage is actually a box. One side of the box has been removed so the audience can see what’s going on inside. The actors remain at a fixed audience. In the film, however, the camera can bring the audience up close and fix their attention on small but important things: a frightened look,a whisper, a trembling of hands.The camera offers the film maker freedom allowing him to move easily across barriers(界限) of time and space. He can show his action in real cities and on real farms. He can also use the camera to change the scene dozens of times in one film. No expert of the stage can do this.116.The main idea of the text is that .A.stage plays and films are two different kinds of artB.it is always disappointing to turn play into filmsC.films have certain advantages(长处) over stage playsD.the camera has made film making easy and possible117.What is wrong with making a film by setting up a camera before thestage?A.Fewer and fewer people will go to the theatre.B.The audience cannot see what is going on the stage.C.The scene cannot be changed from time to time.D.The powerful camera cannot be made good use of.118.Which of the following can show that the camera is a powerful tool?A.It can move easily.B.It can make small things look larger.C.It can show things in the future.D.It can give us a scene of realism.119.In what way are plays different from film?A.Films often use real scenery while plays don’t.B.Films can show the past while plays can’t.C.Films change scenes while plays don’t.D.Film audience can move while play audience can’t.120. A suitable title for this text is .A. Stage Plays and FilmB. The Powerful CameraC. Fewer Plays, More FilmsD. Less Waste, More FreedomPassage3If an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb and forefinger into a circle. That means OK. But in Brazil, the very sign is considered to be rude. In Poland, a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess. The number must be an odd(奇数) one. Besides, the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers. And usually, red rose is a sign of love.Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disapproval. To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria(保加利亚).The differences in customs and cultures in the world are really noticeable. We should learn more about them to avoid them and to avoidembarrassment(窘迫). Then, would you please remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.121.In Poland, if a man gives some odd red roses to woman as a present, it means that he .A. will invite her to a dinner partyB. has not been in love withherC. will invite her to a ballD. has fallen in love withher122.If a Brazilian puts his thumb and index(食指) into a circle, it shows that he you.A. will be friends withB. is not satisfied withC. is willing to helpD. is satisfied with123.In Poland, it is for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flower somebody presented to her.A. impoliteB. politeC. expectedD. unexpected124.In Bulgaria, if a man nods, it means that he with you.A. will have a talkB. disagreesC. will shake handsD.agrees125.The sentence “When in Rome, do as the Romans d o”means that .A.we should learn from the RomansB.we should work as the Romans doC.we should obey its customs when we are entering a country.D.we have been RomansEvery artist knows in his heart that he is saying something to the public. Not only does he want so say it well, but he wants it to be something which has not been said before. He hopes the public will listen and understand —he wants to teach them, and he wants them to learn from him. What visual （视觉的）artists like painters want to teach is easy to make out but difficult to explain, because painters translate their experiences into shapes and colors, not words. They seem to feel thata certain selection of shapes and colors, out of the countless billionspossible, is exceptionally interesting for them and worth showing to us. Without their work we should never have noticed these particular shapes and colors, or have felt the delight which they brought to the artist. Most artists take their shapes and colors from the world of nature and from human bodies in motion and repose; their choices indicate that these aspects of the world are worth looking at, that they contain beautiful sights. Contemporary artists might say that they merel（y 仅仅） choose subjects that provide an interesting pattern, that there is nothing more in it. Yet even they do not choose entirely without reference to the character of their subjects. If one painter chooses to paint a gangrenous (生坏疽的) leg and another a lake in moonlight, each of them is directing our attention to a certain aspect of the world. Each painter is telling us something, showing us something, emphasizing something —all of which mean that, consciously or unconsciously, he is trying to teach us. 126.All artists are common in that .A.they use shapes and colors instead of wordsB.they are trying to teach the publicC.what they want to teach is difficult to explainD.they want to learn from the public127.A painter chooses certain shapes and colors out of the countless billions possible because he believes they .A.are beautifulB.can bring delight to himC.are worth showing to the publicD.are particular128.C ontemporary artists choose subjects .A.without reference to the character of their subjectsB.that only provide an interesting patternC.that there is no meaning in itD.partly for the meaning of the subjects129.C omparing the painter who paints a gangrenous leg with the one who。
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10really means that he does not give it enough opportunity to becomeB B D B B B BC C Cs trong. The position is exactly the same as that of two persons, one ofwhom exercises his arms and legs by playing tennis, while the othersits in a chair or a motorcar all day.\If a friend complains that his arms are weak, we know that it is二、交际用语20%（每小题2 分）his own fault. But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10think that his parents are to be blamed, or that he is just unlucky, andB DC C A A C CD D f ew of us realize that it is just as much his own fault. Not all of us can become extremely strong or extremely clever; but all of us can, if we have ordinary bodies and brains, improve our strength and our memory by the same mean—s —practice.三、语法与词汇：30%（每小题 2 分）Have you ever noticed that people who cannot read or write 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10usually have better memories than those who can? Why is this? OfB A ACD C C A C D c ourse, becausethose who cannot read or write have to rememberthings; they cannot write them down in a little notebook. They haveto remember dates, times and prices, names, songs and stories; so 11 12 13 14 their memory is the whole time being exercised. D D A C D So if you want a good memory, learn from the poor and humble:practice remembering.四．英译汉：30% （答题请不要超出边框）1. Which of the following is true, according to the first paragraph?When you are feeling down, go for a long walk instead of goingA. It is a fact that some people do not use their arms or legs.shopping. Make a grocery list and carefully plan what groceries youB. To have a good memory, one has to exercise it regularly.一、阅读：20% (所有答案必须填在答卷表格里,否则不得分) need for the coming week, thengo to the store and buy them.C. Everybody knows that memory of words is the same way as the( 1 ) Coupons can be advantageous if you buy namebrand items, but storearms or legs.If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, theybrands are often cheaper in the long run.D. To keep fit, one should not sit in a chair or a motorcar.become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become2. In the author ’s opinion, poor memory results from _____.（翻译题请在此空白处答题，否则不得分）strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would think ofA. poor healthB. lack of remembering practice ▆大学英语（2）A 试卷共4 页（第 1 页）选择题答案写在选择题答题区内，其它各题在答案区域内作答，超出黑色边框区域的答案无效！▆▆C. unlucky fortuneD. insufficient education pointed to the corner of the shop. To his great surprise the young man C. he was not sure whether his trick would be seen through3. The author seems to advice us _______. saw a vase broken into many pieces. The manager said: "When the D. the girl was happy and gayA. to play tennis to improve our memory servant enters the room, he will drop it."B. to complain about nothing but our health On the birthday of his fianc eéthe young man was very excited. 二、交际用语(此部分共有10 个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中C. to blame ourselves rather than our parents for the poor memory Everything happened as had been planned. The servant brought in the 未完成的部分有4 个选项，请你从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选D. to learn from those who cannot read or write vase, and as he entered the room, he dropped it. There was horror on 出一个最佳选项。
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2010-2011学年度第一学期期末考试I. Use of English (10%)Directions: In this part there are 5 incomplete dialogs. For each dialog there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each dialog.1. — Mom, someone is knocking at the door.—_______B_______.A) What is it? B) Who is it? C) Who is he? D) Which one is it?2. —________D______.—In my opinion, reading. The teacher really challenges us to work hard.A) Reading is hard to learn.B) I dislike reading.C) Reading is my favorite. How about you?D) Which do you think is harder to learn, listening or reading?3. —Well, I’m going into town this afternoon. Is there anything I can do for you?—_______C_______.A) I don’t want to go.B) Thank you very much for giving me so much help.C) Do me a favor and get me some stamps and envelopes. Please.D) I don’t believe it.4. —Lisa, I was wondering if you’d like to go to a concert this Sunday?—_____A_________.A) I’d love to, Jim, really, but I can’t. I am meeting a friend.B) It’s hard to say.C) Oh, I’m glad to hear that.D) No, it’s not so good.5. —Hi, it’s almost twelve. ______A________.—Not very. But I would like to have something to drink.A) Are you hungry?B) I do apologize to you for the delay.C) Please drop in any time you like.D) Would you like to have lunch with me?II. Multiple-Choices (10 points)Directions:In each of the following sentences, there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.1. ___A___still believe we can resolve the problem without going to war.A) Optimists B) Pessimism C) Pessimists D) Optimism2. These girls have an advantage ___C___ those in calculation.A) to B) than C) over D) with3. — Thank you so much for the lovely evening, Jim. Frank and I had such a good time.—You’re quite welcome, John. ___D___ . We’d been looking forward to seeing you.A) We’re glad to meet you B) I’m afraid you didn’t have a good timeC) Just stay a little longer, please D) Thank you for coming4. He burst into tears ___B___ he heard the sad news.A) until B) the moment C) that D) so5. I was sure ___D___ the children would overcome all the difficulties.A) if B) of C) what D) that6. It is either my sister or my brother who ___D___ the first to come.A) are B) will be C) was D) is7. The benefits of the surgery far ____B__ the risk.A) overweight B) outweigh C) underweight D) outgrow8. He felt he needed to focus more __A____his study.A) on B) in C) over D) at9. __C____ riding to school, Tom usually goes to school on foot.A) Without B) Rather than C) Instead of D) In spite of10. The teacher said, “Stop __A____ .” So we stopped ___A___.A) talking; talking B) talking; to talk C) to talk; to talk D) talking; talkIII. Cloze Test (10 points)Directions:There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.A punctual person is in habit of doing a thing at the proper time and is never late in keeping a(n) 1. ___C___. The unpunctual man, on the other 2. ___A___, never does what he has to do at the proper time. He is always in a hurry and in the 3. __D____ loses both time and his good name. A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained. Time is more 4. __A____than material things. In fact, time is life itself. The unpunctual man is forever 5. __A____ and mismanaging his most valuable as set as well as others’. The unpunctual person is always complaining that he finds 6. __C____ time to 7. ___A___ letters, return calls, or keep appointments promptly. But the man 8. __B____ really has a great deal to do is very careful of his time and 9. ___C___ complains. He knows that he cannot get 10. ___A___ his huge amount of work unless he faithfully keeps every piece of work when it has to be attended to.1. A) promise B) undertaking C) appointment D) responsibility2. A) way B) sake C) behalf D) hand3. A) moment B) minute C) last D) end4. A) valuable B) profitable C) better D) favorable5. A) wasting B) making C) earning D) saving6. A) more B) much C) no D) not7. A) write B) answer C) copy D) produce8. A) whom B) who C) which D) what9. A) often B) always C) seldom D) almost10. A) through B) out C) along D) onIV. Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. For each question there are 4 choices marked A),B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.Passage 11 Thousands of years ago, in the middle of an ocean, miles from the nearest island, an undersea volcano (火山) broke out. The hot liquid rock piled higher and higher and spread wider and wider. In this way, an island rose up in the sea.2 As time went on, hot sun and cool rains made the rock split and break into pieces. Sea waves dashed against the rock. In this way, soil and sand came into being.3 Nothing lived on the naked soil. And then the wind and birds brought plant seeds, spiders and other little creatures there. Only plants could grow at first. Only they, in sunlight, could produce food from the minerals of the soil, water and air. While many animals landed on the island, they could find no food. A spider spun its web in vain, because there were no insects for its web to catch. Insec ts couldn’t stay until there were plants for them to eat. So plants had to be the pioneer life on this new island.1. The main point of the passage is ____A____.A) how an island formedB) how an volcano broke outC) how plants were brought to the islandD) how plants and animals began to live on an island in the sea2. According to the passage, ____A____ made the island rise up in the sea.A) hot liquid rock from the undersea volcanoB) sand brought by the windC) rock from the nearest islandD) sea waves3. The word “dash” (in Para. 2) means ____D____.A) smash B) destroy C) perform D) rush4. Why couldn’t animals live on the island before plants?（D）A) Because it was too hot on the bare island.B) Because it rained too much.C) Because there was no water.D) Because they couldn’t find food.5. Which order of coming into being on the volcano-produced island is right?（D）A) Hot liquid rock, animals and plants.B) Soil, hot liquid rock and plants.C) Spiders, birds and plants.D) Soil, plants and animals.Passage 21 Some people argue that the pressure on international sportsmen and sportswomen kills the essence (真谛) of sport—the pursuit of personal excellence. Children kick a football around for fun. When they get older and play for local school teams, they become competitive but they still enjoy playing. The individual representing his country cannot afford to think about enjoying himself. He has to think only about winning. He is responsible for the entire nation's hopes, dreams and reputation.2 A good example is the football Word Cup. Football is the world’s most important sport. Winning the World Cup is perhaps the summit of international sporting success. Mention Argentina (阿根廷) to someone and the chances are that he’ll think of football. In a sense，winning the World Cup put Argentina on the map.3 Sports fans and supporters get quite unreasonable about the World Cup. People in England felt that their country was somehow important after they won in 1966. Last year thousands of Scots sold their cars, and even their houses, and spent all their money traveling to Argentina, where the finals were played.4 So, am I arguing that international competition kills the idea of sport? Certainly not! Do the Argentineans really believe that because eleven of their men proved the most skillful at football, their nation is in every way better than all others? Not really. But it's nice to know that you won and that in one way at least your country is the best.6. The main idea of the passage is _____C___.A) to tell us that football is the most important sport in the worldB) to compare Argentina with EnglandC) to explain the role of sportD) to tell us the fact only children can enjoy themselves in sports games7. The athlete representing his country only thinks about winning because _____D___.A) the games are too competitive B) he wants to make a lot of moneyC) he wants to enjoy himselfD) he fights for the nation’s hopes, dreams and reputation8. The underlined word “summit” in Paragraph 2 means ____A____.A) highest point B) mountain top C) example D) perfection9. Thousands of Scots sold their cars and houses, and went to Argentina, because _____B___.A) they wanted to have a tripB) they wanted to see the finals of the World CupC) they wanted to live thereD) they loved Argentina very much10. Which of the following statements is true?（A）A) The Argentinean football team proved the best one.B) International competition kills the idea of sport.C) Sports fans and supporters are crazy about the World Cup.D) The essence of sport is winning.Passage 31 The pine (松) tree is a special kind of tree. Some people call the pine tree a Christmas tree. This is because many people put pine trees in their homes at Christmas time.2 Pine trees are different from other trees because most other trees lose their leaves in the winter. Pine trees stay green all year long, even in the winter. Pine trees are also called evergreens because they are always green. Pine trees do not have soft leaves like other trees. They have hard, thin leaves. Pine trees also have pine cones. If you walk in a forest, you will see many pine cones on the ground. Inside the pine cones are seeds. When the seeds fall to the ground, a new tree starts to grow.3 Pine trees are useful for many reasons. The wood is used to make many things, such as tables, beds and boats. Many kinds of birds build their homes in pine trees. The seeds of pine trees are food for some small and big animals.4 If you walk in a forest of pine trees, the air has a wonderful smell. In winter, the white snow on the dark green trees looks very beautiful.11. Some people call the pine tree a Christmas tree because ___B___.A) pine trees are green at Christmas timeB) pine trees are put in people’s homes at Christmas timeC) the pine tree is a special kind of treeD) pine trees never lose their leaves in the winter12. According to the second paragraph, the underlined expression “pine cones” means ___C___.A) 松B) 松针C) 松果D) 松树13. Which is NOT the feature that makes pine trees different from other trees?（D）A) Pine trees never lose their leaves in the winter.B) Pines trees are always green.C) Pines trees have hard and thin leaves.D) Pines trees have many seeds.14. Which is NOT the reason why pines trees are useful?（D）A) Pine cones are food for animals.B) The wood is used to make many things.C) Many animals build their homes in pine trees.D) The white snow on the pine trees is very beautiful.15. The purpose of the passage is ___A___.A) to introduce the pine tree B) to praise the pine treeC) to encourage people to plant pine trees D) to tell us a story about a Christmas treePassage 41 (Business between the Middle East and the West has grown tremendously in the last twenty years. Cultural differences sometimes cause problems in carrying out business transactions. This article gives suggestions to Western businessmen and salesmen who do business in the Arab world. It is intended to help them understand polite customs and practices in the Middle East.)2 Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.3 The “conference visit” is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequent ly, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.4 “Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is vagueness in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.5 Patience is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time.6 Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to identify the decision-maker regarding your product or service immediately and get to know him on a friendly basis. Do your homework. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions.7 Familiarize yourself with the Moslem (穆斯林) and national holidays. Avoid a visit during Ramadan, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have a six-day workweek from Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s prohibition against alcoholic beverages. If you are not sure, wait for your host to suggest the proper thing to drink.8 When an Arab says yes, he may mean “maybe”. When he says maybe, he probably means “no”. You will seldom get a direct “no” from an Arab be cause it is considered impolite. Also, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “If God is willing.” On the other hand, “yes” does not necessarily mean “yes”. A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest.16. What is the main idea of this article?（D）A) The special expressing mode of Arabs.B) Arabs’ customs in the business field.C) Differences between Arab and Western manners.D) Suggestions on doing business with Arabs17. The word “vagueness” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced with ____B____.A) DifferenceB) UnclearnessC) DifficultyD) Distinction18. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?（C）A) Moslems do not eat pork and they all like drinking.B) A nod of an Arab definitely means an agreement.C) You may be interrupted by strangers when talking business.D) When an Arab says “inshallah”, he usually means “yes”.19. It is polite in Arab countries to ____B____.A) show displeasure at being interruptedB) prepare drinks for Arab business partnerC) make quick decisionsD) visit during Ramadan20. Which of the followings is NOT so important in Arab countries?（A）A) punctuality B) personal relationshipsC) politeness D) patienceV. Translation (15 points )Direction: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and phrases given in brackets.。
大学英语期末试卷及答案
大学英语期末试卷及答案****大学课程考核试卷xxxx—xxxx 学年第x学期xxxx 级xxxx 专业（类）考核科目大学英语二课程类别必修考核类型考试考核方式闭卷卷别APart I Listening Comprehension(30 marks,1mark)Section ADirections:In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause you must read the four choices marked A., B., C., and D., and decide which is the best answer.1. A. To the restaurant. B. To the subway station.C. To the hotel.D. To the railway station.2. A. To get enough money for the course.B.To set aside more time for the course.C.To take a full-time course in computing.D.To attend a part-time course in computing.3. A. Because he’s very busy in the office. B. Because he’s dining with a client.C. Because he’s having a meeting.D. Because he’s on a business trip.4. A. A police officer. B.A bank clerk.C. A waiter.D. A journalist.5. A. She had a terrible headache.B.She couldn’t see the questions clearly.C.She couldn’t remember what she had reviewed.D.She quit the exam in the middle of the exam.6. A. In a coffee bar. B.In an office.C. In a health club.D. In a hospital.7. A. She loses Herbert’s number.B.She forgot to write Herbert’s number on her handbook.C.She doesn’t know Herbert’s number at all.D.She can’t remember Herbert’s number.8. A. To order the most expensive dish for the woman.B.To take the woman to a less expensive restaurant.C.To have dinner with the woman in the new club.D.To stay at home for the dinner to save money.9. A. He was caught in a heavy rain. B. He did not catch the train on time.C. He lost his most favorite cat.D. He slipped into a river on his way home.10. A. He’s not interested in the courses.B.He finds the courses too difficult for him.C.He thinks there are not enough courses to choose from.D.He can’t decide on w hich course to take.Section BDirections:In this section you will hear three talks. The talks will be read twice. After each of them, you will hear some questions. The questions will be read only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A., B., C.,and D..Questions11-13are based on the following passage.11. A. At the police station. B. In the parking lot.C. At the shopping mall.D. At the concert.12. A. He was badly in need of money. B.He had to rush to the concert.C. He was late for the college class.D. He had to take his wife to hospital.13. A. It was damaged by a car. B. It was broken into.C. It was cleaned all over.D. It was restored.Questions14-16are based on the following conversation.14. A. 15 minutes. B. 20 minutes.C. 45 minutes.D. 1 hour.15. A. Touring the campus. B. Preparing for the interview.C. Taking a test.D. Taking a break.16. A. High school students. B.University freshmen.C. University graduates.D. Students from other universities. Questions17to20are based on the following passage.17. A. Accent reduction.B.Accent elimination.C.Increasing speakers’ comprehensibility./doc/722ce57365ec102de2bd960590c69ec 3d5bbdbe6.html paring pronunciations of learners from different areas.18. A. To exchange between learners in pronunciation class.B.To record one’s progress in the pronunciation study.C.To compare and check which specific areas one needs to work on.D.To test the speed of one’s speech.19. A. Word and sentence stress. B. Linking.C. Vowel pronunciation.D. Word reductions.20. A. To chat with a foreign friend.B.To find out the areas that affect his understanding.C.To make a description of his weekend.D.To practice and correct pronunciation of each part in isolation.Section CDirections:In this section you will listen to a talk. Then you are required to complete the outline of the talk given below.You will hear the talk three times. Now listen to the tape.I. How the idea originated:One hundred years ago, a (21)____________ imagined a castle built at the top of a (22)_________.In the late (23)________, a (24)_______________ imagined an elevator that could stretch into space.In (25)________，space elevators were debated at a NASA conference.II. The components of a space elevator:(26)____________, (27)____________, a space station or (28)____________.III. Advantage of space elevators over spacecrafts:The cost of a trip on the space elevator:(29)__________;The cost of a trip on the Shuttle:around (30)__________.Part II Reading Comprehension(30 marks，2 marks each)Section ADirections:There are three passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A., B., C., and D.. You should decide onthe best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Questions31to35are based on the following passage: Philanthropy is a way that people and organizations show concern for others or work to improve the world. Approximately 72 percent of Americans donate to charity (慈善机构), and 51 percent do volunteer work. About 2 millions not-for-profit organizations and charities in the United States today receive this help.There are three types of philanthropists: individuals, foundations, and private corporations. Individuals give money or volunteer their time to support causes that are important to them. Foundations are organizations started by very wealthy individuals. Their “business”is not to make a profit but to give money away to not-for-profits.Private corporations may also use a portion of their business profits to make donations, or they may give away their products or services free of charge. However, foundations and corporations are responsible for only 20 percent of charitable donations; 80 percent comes from individuals.What makes people and institutions give away their time and money? One reason is altruism, the unselfish desire to help other people and make the world a better place. Other reasons involve personal interest. Under US tax law, an individual or business does not have to pay income tax on money that is donated to charity. For extremely wealthy individuals and corporations, this can mean millions of dollars they do not have to pay in taxes to the government. In addition to tax benefits, donors often receive favorable publicity for making donations, and they have an opportunity to influence the world around them.31. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?A.Philanthropy has become an accepted American custom.B.Philanthropy has made the US a great influence in the world.C.More and more organizations rely on philanthropy nowadays.D.Religion plays an important role in the philanthropy in the US.32. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of philanthropists?A. To donate money.B. To do volunteer work.C. To pay income tax.D. To provide free services.33. What is the main source of donations in the United States?A. Foundations.B. Individuals.C. The government.D. Private corporations.34. How are foundations different from private corporations in the aspect of philanthropy?A. They don’t make a profit.B. They receive more publicity.C.They are set up by very rich individuals.D.They don’t donate money to individuals.35. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Individuals tend to donate money to become famous.B.Foundations gain more power because of philanthropy.C.Some people donate money for practical purposes.D.The US tax law discourages people from donating money.Questions36to40are based on the following passage:A lot of people think that if they put off the decision of whether they want to stay in or leave their relationships, the problems they are having will magically somehow heal themselves or disappear.They won’t.If you do n’t invest some quality time now in taking a true, honest and truthful look at the state of your relationship, you could stay stuck in this place of indecision for a very long time. Many people waste so much precious time when they could be experiencing an incredible relationship filled with love, passion and joy, either in their current relationship or one that is more of what they want. We encourage you to take an honest look at your situation and feel how much pain you’ve been feeling about this relationship. If having a great relationship is important to you, you need to decide that you’re not willing to live without the love, passion, intimacy, and tenderness. You have to take the first step to create the kind of relationship and love you want in your life.We’re not suggesting that you should leave your current relationship or marriage and head out looking for the new love of your life. That’s your decision and one that should only be made after some careful insight and thinking. What we are telling you is that life is too short to go through it without having the love you want and the love that’s possible for all of us. If you are in a relationship that is causing you to wonder whether you should stay in it or leave—it’s important that you take some time now to make itclear so that you’ll be able to ask yourself openly and honestly whether you’ll be able to heal the challenges.36. To make a decision about whether they want to stay in or leave their relationships quicker,people should ________.A.leave the problems until they heal themselves or disappearB.head out looking for the new love of his /her lifeC.seek expert’s advice and not make a quick decisionD.have a clear understanding of the state of their relationships37. What does the word “incredible” (Para.2) probably mean in the passage?A. Marvelous.B.Impossible.C. Unusual.D. Unnecessary.38. According to the passage, if one person is not willing to live without love, passion, tenderness and so on, he must________.A.leave the current relationshipB.take an honest look at his situationC.spend time experiencing an incredible relationshipD.take the first step to create that kind of relationship39. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.If one starts to wonder about the current relationship,it is time to end it.B.Making the decision about one’s relationship needs careful insight.C.A relationship that brings you pain is not necessarily a bad one.D.Life is too short for people to find true love.40. The purpose of the passage is to ________.A.persuade people to find a better relationshipB.ask people to invest quality time in their relationshipsC.give people some advice on how to stay in or leave theirrelationshipsD. advise people how to have a relationship with love,passion and so onSection BDirections:In this section there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements with no more than 10 words. Be sure to write your answers on Answer Sheet (2).German careers or jobs fall into several categories. First, there are positions that require strong ability in German with a company in Germany,Austria or Switzerland. This category may also include a job requiring good German and/or bilingual (双语的) skills within a company doing business in the US, Canada, Mexico or elsewhere. Secondly, there are jobs that can be done in English in German Europe. Then there are German companies abroad.Most minor and many major positions are filled by recruiting German, Austrian or Swiss nationals. If you are already in German Europe, you may have a better chance of finding a job. In any case, it is best if your company can handle all the formalities involved when a foreign national takes a job in Germany. There are also relocation services that can help with this if you don’t have any ideas yourself.The German unemployment rate has remained at a fairly high level over the last decade. It is almost impossible for a non-German to get a job in Germany unless she/he can prove that it can’t be done by a German national. In certain fields, such as computer science or information systems, “green card”foreign workers have been imported,but this practice is still uncommon.The reality of searching for and finding a suitable position in German Europe or with a German firm means two main things: knowledge and planning. T oo many times, job seekers have unrealistic expectations. Often they overestimate their language skills and underestimate the level of competition.Another danger is ignoring culture shock.That’s why we also offer links to culture-related sites.For getting most German jobs, it is your ability in a field—computers, teaching, advertising, etc.—rather than your German skills that will be the biggest factor in a successful search. But all other things being equal between you and another candidate, it is the person with the best language skills who usually gets the job.41.What is the requirement of the job within a company doing business in the US,Canada, Mexico or elsewhere included in the first category?42.What might the company do for the benefit of a foreign employee?43.What seems to be “hot” fields if you are to find a job in German?44.What is the reason for the author to offer links to culture-related sites?45.What is more important to get most German jobs according to the passage?Part III Vocabulary and Structure (25 marks)Section A (15 marks, 0.5 mark each)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D.. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.46. In copying this paper, be careful not to leave__________anywords.A. outB. aloneC. offD. behind47. The price of gold rose again,partly __________ news about war.A. result inB. go withC. becauseD. due to48. She wouldn't even take a drink, _____________ stay for dinner.A. much moreB. much fewC. much lesserD. much less49.It was such a wonderful day that they decided to take a day _____ to the mountain.A. awayB. voyageC. boat tripD. excursion50.With the increasing of environmental awareness, many green belts _______ all over the country.A. spring offB. spring upC. spring inD.spring out51.No one imagined that the apparently_______business manwas really a criminal.A. respectiveB. respectfulC. respectableD. reverent52."Do you think that the labor bill will be passed?" "Oh,yes.It's_______that it will."A. almost surelyB. very likelyC. near positiveD. quite certainly53.The starter(赛跑发令员)gave the _________ for the race to begin.A. adviceB. signalC. glowD. attention54. Pipes made of this plastic are now widely used in building as they are light and do not become_________ in water.A. ripeB. instantC. rottenD. mature55. The local government tried its best to ensure each of its citizens a _________ supply of food at regular intervals (时间间隔).A. consistentB. continualC. continuousD. numerous56. I ran _______ Alice,who was on her way to see how I wasgetting along.A. upB. out ofC. overD.into57.His company promised to pay for his health _______in addition to other benefits.A. examinationB.certificateC. checkD. insurance58.She is very nice,but because she has a _________way,she is slow in making friends.A. forbidB. forbiddingC. forbadeD. forbidden59.I will repair this new TV set without charging because it is under________.A. initialB. trialC. warrantyD.maximum60. This ticket_________ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.A. givesB. grantsC. entitlesD. credits61. We forgave her bad temper because we knew that herfather's illness had put herunder great_________.A. tensionB. crisisC. stressD.nervousness62. She had clearly no________of doing any work, although she was very well paid.A. tendencyB. ambitionC. intentionD. willingness63. It is politely requested by the hotel management that radios ________ after 11 o'clock at night.A. were not playedB. not be playedC. not to playD. didn't play64. The little man was ________ one meter fifty high.A. almost more thanB.nearly more thanC. hardly more thanD. as much as65. Some of your suggestions have been adopted but others have been _______ as they are not workable.A. turned awayB. turned downC. turned backD. turned out66. The observer's statement about the accident was very_____; we know almost every thing about it now.A. specificB. especialC. exceptionalD. special67. _________ that they may eventually reduce the amount of labor needed on construction sites by 90 percent.A. So clever are the construction robotsB. Such construction robots are cleverC. So clever the construction robotsD. Such clever construction robots are68. In general, matters which lie entirely within the state boundaries are the ______ concern of the state government.A. excessiveB. externalC. excludingD. exclusive69. He was a much older tennis player but he had the great_________of experience.A. valueB. handC. priorityD. advantage70. Changing from solid to liquid, water takes in heat from all substances near it, and this __________ produces artificial cold surrounding it.A. consumptionB. transitionC. absorptionD. interaction71. New York _________ second in the production of apples, producing 850,000, 000 pounds this year.A. rankedB. occupiedC. arrangedD. classified72. When he tried to make a __________, he found that the hotel he wanted was completely filled because of a convention.A. complaintB. claimC. reservationD. decision73. An ______ of territory had always been a wish of the ruler of that country.A. extensiveB. expansionC. intentionD. expectation74. The middle-aged woman worried about her _______ future with no money and no family.A. gloomyB. brightC. splendidD. fearful75. A _______ of robbers broke into the bank and took away all the money.A. bunchB. schoolC. rankD. gangSection B(10marks, 2 marks each)Directions:Complete the following sentences with appropriate English words according to the Chinese expressions in brackets.76.In spite of the advantage that he is good at English, he ________________. （适应一种新文化仍有困难）77.The great majority of nations concern themselves with economic development, ______________________________. （而不顾经济发展对全球生态环境的影响）78.You _______________ for your study here, including medical insurance.（应该支付所有费用）79.He suffered from a heart attack at age 40 and he ________________________. （将病因归于生活的压力）/doc/722ce57365ec102de2bd960590c69ec 3d5bbdbe6.html cation teaches us to see the connections between things, ________________.(并且看到了眼前利益之外的事物)Part IV Guided Writing(15 marks)Directions:Write a short essay of about 120 words entitled Self-confidence. You should base your composition on the information given below:1．自信意味着相信自己的能力。