最新英语专业高级英语阅读期末考试题

试卷类型：A 考试形式：闭卷本试题共 4 大题，7 页，满分100 分，考试时间为120 分钟，答案请写在答卷上，否则无效PART Ⅰ: Write a summary of the following text. This summary should includethe main points in your own words with NO MORE THAN 200 words. (40%)Children Must be Taught to Tell Right from WrongWilliam KilpatrickMany of today’s young people have a difficult time seeing any moral dimension to their actions. There are a number of reasons why that’s true, but none more prominent than a failed system of education that eschews (回避) teaching children the traditional moral values that bind Americans together as a society and a culture. That failed approach, called “decision-making,” was introduced in schools 25 years ago. It tells children to decide for themselves what is right and what is wrong. It replaced “character education. (品格教育)” Character education didn’t ask children to reinvent the moral wheel (浪费时间重新发明早已存在的道德标准); instead, it encouraged them to practice habits of courage, justice and self-control.In the 1940s, when a character education approach prevailed, teachers worried about students chewing gum; today they worry about robbery and rape.Decision-making curriculums pose thorny (棘手的) ethical dilemmas to students, leaving them with the impression that all morality is problematic and that all questions of right and wrong are in dispute. Youngsters are forced to question values and virtues they’ve never acquired in the first place or upon which they have only a tenuous (薄弱的) hold. The assumption behind this method is that students will arrive at good moral conclusions if only they are given the chance. But the actual result is moral confusion.For example, a recent national study of 1,700 sixth- to ninth-graders revealed that a majority of boys considered rape to be acceptable under certain conditions. Astoundingly, many of the girls agreed.This kind of moral illiteracy is further encouraged by values-education (价值观教育) programs that are little more than courses in self-esteem (自尊). These programs are based on the questionable assumpt ion that a child who feels good about himself or herself won’t want to do anything wrong. But it is just as reasonable to make an opposite assumption: namely, that a child who has uncritical self-regard will conclude that he or she can’t do anything bad.Such naive self-acceptance results in large part from the non-directive (无指导性的), non-judgmental (无是非观的), as-long-as-you-feel-comfortable-with-your-choices mentality (思想) that has pervaded (渗透) public education for the last two and one-half decades. Many of today’s drug education, sex education and values-education courses are based on the same 1960s philosophy that helped fuel the explosion in teen drug use and sexual activity in the first place.Meanwhile, while educators are still fiddling with (胡乱摆弄) outd ated “feel-good” approaches, New York, Washington, and Los Angeles are burning. Youngsters are leaving school believing that matters of right and wrong are always merely subjective. If you pass a stranger on the street and decide to murder him because you need money—if it feels right—you go with thatfeeling. Clearly, murder is not taught in our schools, but such a conclusion—just about any conclusion—can be reached and justified using the decision-making method.It is time to consign (寄出) the fads (风尚) of “decision-making” and “non-judgmentalism” to the ash heap of failed policies, and return to a proved method. Character education provides a much more realistic approach to moral formation. It is built on an understanding that we learn morality not by debating it but by practicing it.PART Ⅱ. Read the following poem and write the theme of the poem and your afterthoughts on the answer sheet. (30%)Whose woods these are I think I know.His house is in the village though;He will not see me stopping hereTo watch his woods fill up with snow.My little horse must think it queerTo stop without a farmhouse nearBetween the woods and frozen lakeThe darkest evening of the year.He gives his harness bells a shakeTo ask if there is some mistake.The only other so und’s the sweepOf easy wind and downy flake.The woods are lovely, dark and deep.But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (20%)Passage oneA report consistently brought back by visitors to the US is how friendly, courteous and helpful most Americans were to them. To be fair, this observation is also frequently made of Canada and Canadians, and should best be considered North American. There are, of course, exceptions. Small-minded officials, rude waiters, and ill-mannered taxi drivers are hardly unknown in the US. Yet it is an observation made so frequently that it deserves comment. For a long period of time and in many parts of the country, a traveler was a welcome break in an otherwise dull existence.Dullness and loneliness were common problems of the families who generally lived distant from one another. Strangers and travelers were welcome sources of diversion, and brought news of the outside world. The harsh realities of the frontier also shaped this tradition of hospitality.Someone traveling alone, if hungry, injured, or ill, often had nowhere to turn except to the nearest cabin or settlement. It was not a matter of choice for the traveler or merely a charitable impulse on the part of the settlers. It reflected the harshnes s of daily life: if you didn’t take in the stranger and take care of him, there was no one else who would. And someday, remember, youmight be in the same situation. Today there are many charitable organizations which specialize in helping the weary traveler. Yet, the old tradition of hospitality to strangers is still very strong in the US, especially in the smaller cities and towns away from the busy tourist trails. "I was just traveling through, got talking with this American, and pretty soon he invited me home for dinner—amazing." Such observations reported by visitors to the US are not uncommon, but are not always understood properly.The casual friendliness of many Americans should be interpreted neither as superficial nor as artificial, but as the result of a historically developed cultural tradition. As is true of any developed society, in America a complex set of cultural signals, assumptions, and conventions underlies all social interrelationships. And, of course, speaking a language does not necessarily mean that someone understands social and cultural patterns. Visitors who fail to "translate" cultural meanings properly often draw wrong conclusions. For example, when an American uses the word "friend", the cultural implications of the word may be quite different from those it has in the visitor’s language and culture. It takes more than a brief encounter on a bus to distinguish between courteous convention and individual interest. Yet, being friendly is a virtue that many Americans value highly and expect from both neighbors and strangers.1. In the eyes of visitors from the outside world, ___________.A. rude taxi drivers are everywhere in the USB. small-minded officials deserve a serious commentC. Canadians are not so friendly as their neighborsD. most Americans are ready to offer help2. It could be inferred from the last paragraph that ___________.A. culture exercises an influence over social interrelationshipB. courteous convention and individual interest are interrelatedC. various virtues manifest themselves exclusively among friendsD. social interrelationships equal the complex set of cultural conventions3. Families in frontier settlements used to entertain strangers ___________.A. to improve their hard lifeB. in view of their long-distance travelC. to add some flavor to their own daily lifeD. out of a charitable impulse4. The tradition of hospitality to strangers ___________.A. tends to be superficial and artificialB. is generally well kept up in the United StatesC. is always understood properlyD. has something to do with the busy tourist trails5. What’s the author’s attitudes toward the American’s friendliness?A. Favorable.B. Unfavorable.C. Indifferent.D. Neutral.Passage TwoA new high-performance contact lens under development at the department for applied physics at the University of Heidelberg will not only correct ordinary vision defects but will enhance normal night vision as much as five times, making people’s vision sharper than that of cats.Bille and his team work with an optical instrument called an active mirror — a device usedin astronomical telescopes to spot newly emerging stars and far distant galaxies. Connected to a wave-front sensor that tracks and measures the course of a laser beam into the eye and back, the aluminum mirror detects the deficiencies of the cornea, the transparent protective layer covering the lens of the human eye. The highly precise data from the two instruments — which, Bille hopes, will one day be found at the opticians (眼镜商) all over the world —serve as a basis for the production of completely individualized contact lenses that correct and enhance the wearer’s vision.By day, Bille’s contact lenses will focus rays of light so accurately on the retina （视网膜）that the image of a small leaf or the outline of a far distant tree will be formed with a sharpness that surpasses that of conventional vision aids by almost half a diopter (屈光度). At night, the lenses have an even greater potential. “Because the new lens —in contrast to the already existing ones —also works when it’s dark and the pupil is wide open,”says Bille, “lens wearers will be able to identify a face at a dis tance of 100 meters” — 80 meters farther than they would normally be able to see. In his experiments night vision was enhanced by an even greater factor: in semi-darkness, test subjects could see up to 15 times better than without the lenses.Bille’s lenses are expected to reach the market in the year 2000, and one tentative plan is to use the Internet to transmit information on patients’visual defects from the optician to the manufacturer, who will then produce and mail the contact lenses within a couple of days. The physicist expects the lenses to cost about a dollar a pair, about the same as conventional one-day disposable lenses.6. The new contact lens is meant for _______.A. astronomical observationsB .the night blindC. those with vision defectsD. Optical experiments7. What do the two instruments mentioned in the second paragraph refer to?A. The astronomical telescope and the wave-front sensor.B. The aluminum mirror and the laser beam.C. The active mirror and the contact lens.D. The aluminum mirror and the wave-front sensor.8. What does “individualized contact lenses” mean in paragraph 2?A. lenses to work like an astronomical telescopeB. lenses to suit the wearer’s specific needsC. lenses to process extremely accurate dataD. lenses to test the wearer’s eyesight9. According to Bille, with the new lenses the wearer’s vision _____.A. will be far better at night than in the daytimeB. may be improved about 15 times than without themC. can be better in the daytime than at nightD. changes not so obvious at the day time.10. Which of the following is true about Bille’s lenses?A. Their production can only satisfy a small group of customers.B. They will be sold at a very low price.C. They have to be replaced every day.D. Consumers can buy it directly from the manufacturer.PART Ⅳ. Fast Reading. (10%)Top 10 travelers paradiseMaldives: The beaches here are set around a series of ancient coral reefs that expanded along the sides of prehistoric volcanoes, which make for astounding snorkeling and diving in the warm water lagoons. Celebs who love this spot are Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Kate Moss, Eva Longoria, Jude Law and Penelope Cruz.Mallorca, Spain: The largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca is a no-brainer for spotting famous beachgoers. Stars like Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas own property here, as well as athletes and pop stars from all over the world. When you're done sunbathing on its glorious stretches of sand on the east and north coasts (rumored to be the best beaches on the island)，take a Vespa tour through the rich Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and along olive groves and pine forests.Turtle Island, Fiji: This South Pacific paradise is your best bet for celeb sightings -- if you have the money and connections to get on land, that is. Pop stars like Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson have secured spots on the privately-owned island, which allows only 28 guests at a time. If funds allow, you can also reserve one of the island's 14 beaches, or the entire island itself. But we're guessing if you have that kind of money, you might already be a celebrity and not looking to spot one.South Beach, Miami: The smooth Latin rhythm of South Beach, Miami, does something to its guests -- or at least Jennifer Lopez and Shakira seem to think so. Ocean Drive runs along the Atlantic, where the rich and famous moor their yachts and play on the sand. A-listers especially flock to The Setai, a luxury accommodation where gods and goddesses of entertainment can lounge in the three azure pools, relax in the spa and jet-ski in the rolling blue waves.Anguilla: The most wonderful thing about Anguilla is the sheer lack of development (there are no casinos or nightclubs) that seems to plague other idyllic islands. There's a certain serenity here that celebrities like Courteney Cox-Arquette and David Arquette crave, so if you happen to bump into them on one of the unspoiled and tranquil beaches, keep the peace by maintaining Anguilla's calm and quiet power.St. Tropez, France: Don't be confused -- P. Diddy doesn't own the place, but he certainly has a stake in its social circle. His yacht parties on the beach have been known to cause an elegant ruckus or two and stars like Lara Flynn Boyle and Jack Nicholson frequent the beaches here as well. (No word on whether or not they hang with Diddy).Lake Como, Italy: It's not technically the point where the sand meets the water that attracts the celebrities; rather it's the scenic area that surrounds the water. Menaggio and Tremezzo boast beautiful lakeside beaches on Lake Como, but the real highlights are the outdoorsy activities like boating, horseback riding and paragliding. Hey, if George Clooney likes it, we're not arguing. Bora Bora, French Polynesia: In the heart of French Polynesia, Bora Bora exists as a sort of honeymoon-land. Glam ladies like Charlize Theron, Sharon Stone and Nicole Kidman have been spotted lounging on its golden beaches, most likely taking advantage of the private beach huts and tropical bungalows that offer views of volcano peaks and cobalt lagoons.Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Cabo has always been a classic respite for big wigs, especially due to its close proximity to Los Angeles. Legends like John Wayne and Ernest Hemingway vacationedhere back in the day, and now stars like Dustin Hoffman relax by the Sea of Cortez. Hit the beach here for parasailing, snorkelling, kite sailing and diving.Bondi Beach, Sydney: From surfing to snorkeling to simply tanning on the shore like Paris Hilton, Bondi Beach has it all. The best part of Bondi is how many activities surround it, so while you're sailing under the Harbour Bridge or checking out the Coogee cliffs, keep an eye out for celebs like Nicole Richie and Hugh Jackman, who have been known to come here and kick back.11. Which of the celebrities often holds parties for the friends on the yacht?A. Hugh JackmanB. Jennifer LopezC. P. DiddyD. Charlize Theron12. Ernest Hemingway used to relax himself at_______.A. Cabo San LucasB. Bondi BeachC. Bora BoraD. Anguilla13. What kind of entertainment cannot be found in Setai?A. azure poolsB. spaC. jet-skiD. sky diving14. Which of the followings cannot be found in Maldives?A. Coral reefsB. Prehistoric volcanoesC. the Coogee cliffsD. Warm water lagoons15. If a tourist wants to gamble in a casino, which one is the worst recommendation?A. Lake ComoB. MallorcaC. AnguillaD. South BeachTips and TroubleshootingLow-Battery Image or “Not Charging” Message AppearsiPad is low on power and needs to charge for up to ten minutes before you can use it. For inform ation about charging iPad, see “Charging the Battery”.•When charging, make sure y ou’re using the 10W USB power adapter that came with iPad (fastest) or the USB port on a recent Mac. See Charging the Battery.•For faster charging, turn iPad off.•iPad may not charge when connected to the USB port on an older Mac, a PC, a keyboard, or to a USB hub.iPad Doesn’t Respond•iPad may be low on power. Connect iPad to the 10W USB power adapter to charge. See Charging the Battery.•Press and hold the Sleep/Wake for a few seconds until a red slider appears, then press and hold the Home button until the application you were using quits.•If that doesn’t work, turn iPad off, and then turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.•If that doesn’t work, reset iPad. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.•If the screen doesn’t rotate when you turn iPad, hold iPad upright, and make sure that the screen rotation lock is not engaged.“This accessory is not supported by iPad” AppearsThe accessory you attached may not work with iPad , refer to the documentation that came with the accessory. Make sure the dock connector cable is free of debris.Connect-to-iTunes Screen AppearsTo use iPad, you have to first set it up in iTunes. Connect iPad to your computer, open iTunes if it doesn’t open automatically, then follow the onscreen instructions.An Application Appears Too SmallMost applications for iPhone and iPod touch can be used with iPad, but they won’t take adva ntage of the large screen. Tap to zoom in on the application. Tap to return to the original size.Look in the App Store to see if there’s a version of the application that’s optimized fo r iPad, or a universal version that’s optimized for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Onscreen Keyboard Doesn’t AppearIf iPad is paired with a Bluetooth keyboard, or if it’s connected to the iPad Keyboard Dock, the onscreen keyboard does not appear. To cause the keyboard to appear, press the Keyboard key on the Keyboard Dock, or press the Eject key on a Bluetooth keyboard. Disconnecting the iPad Keyboard Dock, or moving the Bluetooth keyboard out of range or turning it off, will also allow the onscreen keyboard to appear.16. If an iPad doesn’t respond, what should a user do?A. Connect the USB cord to a PC computer and synchronize the iPad drives.B. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake for a few seconds until a red slider appears, then press andhold the Home button until the application you were using quits.C. Disconnect the iPad Keyboard Dock, or move the Bluetooth out of range or turn it off,D. Reset the iPad and recharge the battery.17. If the screen doesn’t rotate when you turn iPad when it is upright, what is the solution?A. Turn it off by pressing the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears.B. Contact the Apple Store and buy some accessories.C. Make sure that the screen rotation lock is not engaged.D. Press the Eject key on a Bluetooth keyboard.18. Which of the following statements is true?A. An iPad cannot be connected with a Bluetooth device.B. The power adapter that an iPad uses is 15W.C. iPad can be used without iTune.D. Most applications for iPhone and iPod touch can be used with iPad.19. If a user wants to charge iPad in a faster way, which way would be preferable?A. Take the battery out and charge it on a battery recharger.B. Turn the iPad off.C. Use Mac or PC to charge it.D. Use a more powerful adapter.20. What material would be the most possible one that this article is taken from?A. the iPad user’s manualB. advertisement of a computer storeC. a poster of the Apple CompanyD. the iPad online selling website。

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1. I was _ _ in a small countryside in China.A. brought upB. bring upC. raised upD. raise up2. These students have little _ _for how others look at them.A. thinkingB. thoughtC. concernD. consideration3. The foreign teachers usually have their meals at the school _ _.A. libraryB. labC. bookshopD. canteen4. An overseas student studies _ _.A. aboardB. abroadC. at seaD. at home5. Chinese martial arts are_ _ great interest _______ many foreigners.A. in ... toB. of ... toC. in ... inD. of ... in6. The food in the canteen is_ _.A. delightedB. detailedC. decidedD. delicious7. The morning flight is _ _ to us as we will arrive in time to attend the afternoon meeting.A. directB. quickC. suitableD. inclusive8. Are there still tickets _ _ on the morning flight to Shenzhen?A. freeB. suitableC. availableD. ready9. Miss Yang is likely to be _ _ for promotion.A. sentB. recommendedC. advisedD. reported10. Technicians with good skills are always_ _.A. on the demandB. on demandC. in the demandD. in demand二、请在横线处填入括号中引导词的正确词态(每题2分，共20分) 。

重庆市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题(含答案)

重庆市2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________题号一二三四五总分评分一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读理解Dance ClassesBalletStudents will focus on the use of proper ballet items,learning more knowledge of ballet techniques and improving skills for classical ballet practice.The class is a formal ballet class.Age8-10September7,2019-May16,202010:30am-12:00am on SaturdayCreative MoversStudents can explore creative movement,balance,and the development of skills.The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence,and allows children to realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment. Children use their imagination to celebrate movement and have lots of fun.Age3-5September7,2019-January18,20209:00am-9:45am on SaturdayJazzJazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques.This class will focus on traditional jazz dance.Students will be introduced to jazz-style movements.We invite all students to participate in a sample(示例) class.Students and parents work with program staff to meet students'personal dance goals.Age5-6September72019-May16.20202:00pm-3:00pm on SaturdayHip HopStudents will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including popping,locking,breaking and tutting in a high-energy environment.Our hip hop teachers are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.Age7-10September7,2019-May16,20201:00pm-2:00pm on Sunday1．Which class is suitable for4-year-old children?A．Ballet.B．Creative Movers.C．Jazz.D．Hip Hop.2．What can students do in the jazz class?A．Get to know jazz-style movements.B．Learn the long history of jazz.C．Dance with famous modern jazz dancers.D．Make use of all the ballet items.3．What is special about the hip hop class?A．It is open in the afternoon.B．It teaches traditional dances.C．It is available on Sunday.D．It has the most skilled teachers.阅读理解Amy,a senior design manager at Lego,now runs a team of10designers at Lego's headquarters in Denmark.The company has been one of the world's most popular toy-makers and last year saw its fastest sales growth in five years. The"dream job"in Denmark led to the opportunity to be a judge on a TV show in the US.As a child growing up in a village near Glasgow,she never dreamed of being a fashion designer or a toy designer.She was not a Lego fan as a child."I played with Lego with my brother when we were kids,"she said."When we were really little,we had the big box of bricks(积木).But as I got a little bit older,I Lego.I felt there wasn't anything interesting for me.""It wasn't until I joined the company that I really got back into it.But we take that into account and think how we can create Lego experiences for kids,adults,and everyone over the world,so that everyone can find something that is related to them.Every time I got a project,I would always change it to something fun,playful and creative.I always loved being creative and also really loved maths."And her advice to new Lego designers was to get building."Creativity is the key and being hands-on with the bricks,"she said."Whenever you can get ideas out,just do it.Whenever you can get your hands on the bricks,build, build,build.""And if you are picking your education,I think certainly pick something that is based on design.The more creative,the better and we are open to everyone."4．What do we know about Amy?A．She is a judge in a court.B．She is a senior sales manager.C．She has done a great job at Lego.D．She used to be a fashion designer.5．What do the underlined words"fell out of"in Paragraph3mean?A．Gave up.B．Got into.C．Turned out.D．Went for.6．What can be inferred from Amy's advice to the new designers?A．The more creative,the better.B．Actions speak louder than words.C．The key to success is preparation.D．Both action and creativity are important.7．Which of the following best describes Amy as a designer?A．Average.B．Experienced.C．Negative.D．Reasonable.阅读理解Somalia,Kenya,and now Ethiopia are warning of a serious drought(干旱)that affects millions of people in Eastern Africa.In Ethiopia's Somali area,people have seen the failures of what should have been three straight rainy seasons.Droughts do come and go over the years.However,the lack of rainfall has led to the driest conditions in40 years in parts of Somalia and Ethiopia.UNICEF is the United Nation's children's agency.Local Zaynab Wali told a visiting team with UNICEF that she and her seven children had never seen a drought like this.She said the government gave out food for animals during the last drought five years ago."This time,we even don't have enough food for our family."Children walk among the bodies of dead animals,which died from lack of food and energy.Somalia Consortium works to improve international aid for Somalia.It said in a separate statement that in Somalia,more than7million people need emergency help.It is asking international organizations to give much more to the country."We are just one month into the long dry season,and I have already lost25goats and sheep,"Hafsa Bedel in Ethiopia's Somali area told UNICEF.She also lost four camels,a large desert animal,as well.She said there was nowhere for her animals to eat.She added that there was not enough food for her own family,including her six children.UNICEF thinks that more than150,000children in such areas of Ethiopia have dropped out of school.They are needed to help find the limited amount of water and help their families with other work.One young boy was seen supporting an animal,a donkey.The donkey was once important for carrying goods.But now,it had become too weak to walk on its own.8．Why did Zaynab Wali mention the last drought?A．To show the need to protect animals.B．To express her disappointment this time.C．To prove the high frequency of drought.D．To praise the government for its timely help.9．What is Somalia Consortium trying to do now?A．Get more foreign help.B．Warn people of the risk of drought.C．Offer more education to the children there.D．Make clear the number of people in need.10．What does the last paragraph mainly want to tell us?A．The sweet picture of the boy and the animal.B．The functions of animals in farming.C．The importance of taking care of the weak animal.D．The seriousness of the drought.11．Which is the most suitable title for the text?A．Drought in Eastern Africa Leaves Animals in DangerB．Drought Makes People of Eastern Africa Leave Their HomeC．UN Officials Care for Children Affected by DroughtD．Millions Face Risk as Drought Affects Eastern Africa阅读理解When you visit Kinderdijk,one of the most visited villages in the Netherlands,you step right into the middle of Dutch history.Kinderdijk lies in the Alblasserwaard,where the Lek and Noord rivers meet together.Much of the village is near or even below sea level.Although there are canals and dykes(堤坝),the lowlands of the village are still at risk of flooding(洪灾).Among the most deadly floods was Saint Elisabeth's flood in1421,which killed thousands after the dykes broke in several places.To deal with this kind of problem,the Kinderdijk windmills(风车)were built around 1740to move water from the lower areas to higher ground and into the river.Nineteen of the20Kinderdijk windmills remain and were named a UNESCO World Heritage(遗产)Site in1997. Of the19windmills,16still have millers who live inside and control the huge sails(翼板)in the wind.These windmills continue to help manage the Netherlands ongoing fight to stay above water.For tourists,boat tours are offered along the canals and walkways lead from the visitor center to the windmills. Two windmills serve as museums,filled with old millers'items and photos.You can climb up inside to see how the windmills work.The windmills also are working,so be prepared to feel the whole building shake when the sails turn in the wind.Each year,about500,000people visit the Kinderdijk windmills and the buildings have become a must-see on any trip to the Netherlands.There are some windmills north of Amsterdam that"were built for tourists,but we're a historical site where tourists come,so it's the other way around,"says Kinderdijk communications manager Peter Paul Klapwijk."Tourism is a good way to support our site."12．Why were the Kinderdijk windmills built around1740?A．To protect dykes.B．To produce clean water.C．To prevent floods.D．To keep the sea level from rising.13．What can we learn about Kinderdijk windmills?A．Most of them are working as before.B．Most of them have become museums.C．Several of them have been sold to millers.D．Several of them were destroyed long ago.14．How does Peter Paul Klapwijk feel about so many tourists visiting the windmills?A．Fearful.B．Worried.C．Excited.D．Surprised.15．What does the text mainly introduce?A．The history of Kinderdijk B．A famous historical siteC．An amazing village of canals D．The traditions of the Netherlands二、任务型阅读（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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Reading 1: This is Water1. What’s the point of the fish story?The immediate point of the fish story is that the most obvious, ubiquitous, important realities are often the ones that are the hard est to see and talk about. 2. What is our natural default-setting, according to Wallace? Do you agree with him? If yes, give examples; if no, exampl es too, please.I am the absolute center of the universe, the real est, most vivid and important person in existence.Yes, I do. The worl d as you experience it is right there in front of you, or behind you, to the l eft or right of you, on your TV, or your monitor, or whatever. Other peopl e’s thoughts and feelings how to be communicated to you somehow, but your own are so immediate, urgent, real.3. Is it possible for us to adjust our natural default-setting? If yes, how? And by the way, why should we adjust it?A: Yes, it is. We shoul d pay attention to what’s going on insid e me and stay alert and attentive instead of getting hypnotized by the constant monologue insid e your own head. what’s more, we shoul d l earn how to Think and how to d ecid e.The reason why shoul d we adjust it is that thinking in the way of d efault-setting that we experience the boring, frustrating, crowed parts of adult life.B: Yes, it is. Learning how to think------Learning how to exercise some control over how and what you think. It means being conscious and aware enough to choose what you pay attention to and to choose how you construct meaning from experience. If we d on’t adjust it, we will be total ly nosed.4. What does it mean by ‘learn ing how to think’? And what is the justifiable way to think?Learning how to think really means l earning how to exercise some control over how and what you think. It means being conscious and aware enough to choose what you pay attention to and to choose how you construct meaning from experience.5. What is the meaning of college education? Do you agree? If yes, further explains please, if no, define your meaning of college education and further illustrate it.Coll ege education is that it enabl es my tend ency to over-intell ectualize stuff, to get l ost in abstract argument insid e our head instead of simply paying attention to what’s going on right in front of us.6. What did Wallace refer to as ' the work of choosing'?A:When you are going through petty, frustrating craps, you need to make a conscious choice of how to think and what to pay attention to.B：Make a conscious decision about how to think and what to pay attention to.7. What is the only True matter of the long, lonely 'day in and day out'?B：The only thing what’s capitally true is that you get to d ecid e how you are going to try to see it. You get to consciously decid e what has meaning and whatd oes not. You get to d ecide what to worship.8. Why did Wallace suggest the graduating seniors to worship some spiritual things instead of anything else, say money and power?An outstanding reason for choosing some sort of spiritual things to worship is that pretty much anything else you worship will eat you alive.9. How did Wallace define the real important freedom and if you would like to, please give your definition of freedom.The really important kind of freed om involves attention, awareness, discipline, effort, and being abl e truly abl e to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in my pretty little unsexy ways, every day.10. Finally, what is water?The most obvious, important realities are the hard est to see and talk about. Reading 2: Moon Landing Faked.1. Why pathological explanations cannot be sufficiently used to explain conspiracy theories?Because conspiracy theories are not just the implausibl e visions of a paranoid minority. There are so many peopl e coming to believe in it.并不是少数妄想狂的难以置信的幻觉。

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东北大学秦皇岛分校课程名称：高级英语试卷： A 考试形式：闭卷授课专业：考试日期：试卷：共 7 页I. Reading Comprehension (20*1%=20%).Requirements: You ’re required to read Passage 1~3 in depth and skim & scan Passage 4~6 and answer questions on your answer sheet. Passage 1I was born in Tuckahoe, Talbot Country, Maryland. I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it. By far the larger part of the slaves knows as little of their age as horses know of theirs, and it is the wish of most masters within my knowledge to keep their slaves thus ignorant. I do not remember having ever met a slave who could tell of his birthday. They seldom come nearer to it than planting-time, harvesting, springtime, or falltime. A lack of information concerning my own was a source of unhappiness to me even during childhood. The white children could tell their ages, I could not tell why I ought to be deprived of the same privilege. I was not allowed to make any inquires of my master concerning it. He considered all such inquires on the part of a slave improper and impertinent. The nearest estimate I can give makes me now between twenty-seven and twenty-eight years of age. I come to this, from hearing my master say, some time during 1835, I was about seventeen years old. My mother was named Harriet Bailey. She was the daughter of Isaac and Betsey Bailey, both colored, and quite dark.My mother was of a darker complexion than either my grandmother or grandfather.My father was a white man. The opinion was also whispered that my master was my father; but of the correctness of this opinion, I know nothing; the means of knowing was withheld from me. My mother and I were separated when I was but an infant-before I knew her as my mother. It is a common custom, in the part of Maryland from which I ran away, to part children from their mothers at a veryearly age. Frequently, before the child has reached its twelfth month, its mother is taken from it, and hired out on some farm a considerable distance off, and the child is placed under the care of an older woman, too old for field labor. For what this separation is done, I do not know, unless it was to hinder the development of the child's affection towards its mother.1. The author did not know exactly when he was born because ______ A. he did not know who his mother was. B. there was no written evidence of it. C. his master did not tell his father.D. nobody on his farm knew anything about it. 2. In the mid-nineteenth century, slaves often ______ A. marked their birthdays by the season. B. did not really care how old they were.C. forgot the exact time when they were born.D. pretended not to know each other's birthdays. 3. The author ’s mother told him ______ A. his father was black. B. his father was white. C. nothing about his father. D. his master was his father.4. According the passage, when the author was very young his mother ______ A. ran away.B. was light-skinnedC. had several children.D. was sent to work elsewhere.5. The author had not spent much time with his ______ A. mother. B. master. C. grandfather. D. grandmother.6. The author was most probably raised ______ A. by his grandparents. B. by an old woman slave. C. with his master ’s support. D. together with other children.装订线装订线内不要答题学号姓名班级Passage 2When Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States in 1932, not only the United States but also the rest of the world was in the throes of an economic depression. Following the termination of World War I, Britain and the United States at first experienced a boom in industry. Called the Roaring Twenties, the 1920s ushered in a number of things -- prosperity, greater equality for women in the work world, rising consumption, and easy credit. The outlook for American business was rosy.October 1929 was a month that had catastrophic economic reverberations worldwide. The American stock market witnessed the ―Great Crash‖, as it is called, and the temporary boom in the American economy came to a standstill. Stock prices sank, and panic spread. The ensuing unemployment figure soared to 12 million by 1932.Germany in the postwar years suffered from burdensome compensation it was obliged to pay to the Allies. The country's industrial capacity had been greatly diminished by the war. Inflation, political instability, and high unemployment were factors helpful to the growth of the initial Nazi party. Germans had lost confidence in their old leaders and heralded the arrival of a messiah-like figure who would lead them out of their economic wilderness. Hitler promised jobs and, once elected, kept his promise by providing employment in the party, in the newly expanded army, and in munitions factories.Roosevelt was elected because he promised a ―New Deal‖ to lift the United States out of the doldrums of the depression. Following the principles advocated by Keynes, a British economist, Roosevelt collected the spending capacities of the federal government to provide welfare, work, and agricultural aid to the millions of down-and-out Americans. Elected President for four terms because of his innovative policies, Roosevelt succeeded in dragging the nation out of the depression before the outbreak of World War II.7.Which of the following was NOT true at the time Roosevelt was elected?A. Stock prices were recovering slowly.B. The nation was in a deep depression.C. There were 12 million unemployed workers.D. The nation needed help from the federal government.8.The ―Great Crash‖ in the passage refers to _____.A. the end of World War IB. the Great DepressionC. high unemployment figuresD. a slump in the stock market9.We can infer that the author of this passage _____.A. disapproves of Roosevelt's ―New Deal‖B. thinks the Depression could have been avoidedC. blames the Depression on the ―Great Crash‖D. feels there was some similarity between Roosevelt and Hitler10.The best title for the passage is _____.A. The TwentiesB. The Great CrashC. The DepressionD. The End of World War IPassage 3In most sectors of the economy, it is the seller who attempts to attract a potential buyer with various induction of price, quality and utility, and it is the buyer who makes the decision. In the health care industry, however, the doctor-patient relationship is the mirror image of the ordinary relationship between producer and consumer, Once an individual has chosen to see a physician, the physician usually makes all significant purchasing decisions: whether the patient should return ―next Wednesday‖, whether X-rays are needed, whether drugs should be prescribed, etc.This is particularly significant in relation to hospital care. The physician must certify the need for hospitalization, determine what procedures will be performed, and announce when the patient may be discharged. The patient may be consulted about some of these decisions, but in the main it is the doctor’s judgments that are final. Little wonder then that in the eyes of the hospital it is the physician who is the real ―consumer‖. As a consequence, the medical staff represents the ―power-center‖ in hospital policy and decision-making, not the administration.Although usually there are in this situation four identifiable participants, the physician, the hospital, the patient and the prayer (generally an insurance carrier or government), the physician makes the essential decision for all of them. The hospital becomes an extension of the physicians; the payer generally meets most of the bonafide (真正的) bills generated by the physician/hospital and for the most part, the patient plays a passive role. In routine or minor illnesses, or just plain worries, the patient’s options are of course much greater with respect to use and price. But in illnesses that are of some significance, such choice tends to evaporate. And it is for these illnesses that the bulk of the health care dollar is spent. We estimate that about 75-80 percent of health care expenditures are determined by physicians, not patients. For this reason, economy measures directed at patient or thegeneral or the general public are relatively ineffective.11.The author’s primary purpose is to _________.A. criticize doctors for exercising too much control over patientsB. analyze some important economic factors in health careC. urge hospitals to reclaim their decision-making authorityD. inform potential patients of their health care rights12.It can be inferred that doctors are able to determine hospital policiesbecause ________.A. it is doctors who generate income for the hospitalB. most of a patient’s bills are paid by his health insuranceC. hospital administrators lack the expertise to question medical decisionsD. a doctor is ultimately responsible for a patient’s health13.According to the author, when a doctor tells a patient to ―return nextWednesday,‖ the doctor is in fact _________.A. taking advantage of the patient’s concern for his healthB. instructing the patient to buy more medical servicesC. warning the patient that a hospital stay might be necessaryD. advising the patient to seek a second opinion14.The author is most probably leading up to a (n) _________.A. proposal to control medical costsB. discussions of new medical treatmentC. analysis of the causes of inflation in the United StatesD. comparison of hospitals and factories15.The tone of the passage can best be described as _________.A. arbitraryB. faultfindingC. analyticalD. inquisitive Passage 4First read the following questions. The text below is a selection from a leaflet.16.If you want to know something about Stanislavski methods, you shouldattend the activity on ____A.10 May.B. 24 June.C. 9 July.D. 9 June.17.The workshops are arranged for ____.A. students withoutB. NT Education membersC. teachers onlyD. students with ID Now scan the text quickly and answer the questions.Education EventsPlease do not use the new booking formfor the following two events; pleasebook in person or on 071-928 2252.STOP PRESSThe William Poel Festival10 May Olivier 2.00-4.15pmAn annual dramatic verse speakingevent, established by Dame Edith Evansin memory of the actor-director WilliamPoel. Students from the accrediteddrama schools perform duologues fromElizabethan / Jacobean Dramaticliterature. Arranged with the Society forTheatre Research. ￡3.5Some Places Still Available …Mr. A’s Amazing Maze Plays 12 June2-4pmOnly for children who have alreadyseen the production.A practical drama workshop on theplay. ￡5New Education EventsMacbeth 24 June 10.30am-5pm.For English or Drama teachers whoplan see the production.Thisworkshop aims to provide teachers withan insight into the production and itsworking methods.￡36 (includes matinee ticket)Brecht Workshop26 June 1 p.m. –6.30 p.m.For teachers of Drama & English.The aim of this one day workshop is togive an insight into the work of Brecht,as well as offering practical exercisesand approaches for use with students.With reference to Mother Courage.￡30Stanislavski Workshop9/10 July1 p.m. -- 6.30 p.m.For teachers of Drama & TheatreStudies. A practical two-day workshop,Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard. Onlyfor teachers who have not taken part ina previous Stanislavski course at theNational.￡60.Young Student CardA free card for students without ID,which enables the holder to buy StudentStandby tickets (only￡5.50-- see pp18/19). To obtain cards teachers mustwrite to the Mailing Department at theNational. To be eligible,teachers/students must be NTEducation members.Royal National Theatre / W H SmithInteractThis scheme makes workshopsavailable to schools and colleges allover the UK, at an affordable price. Fora copy of the Interact leaflet please sendan SAE to the Education Department.For more information please ring theled by Richard Hahlo, looking at theway actors apply Stanislavski methodsto next and character. With reference toInteract direct line 071-928 5214.Passage 5First read the questions.18.The purpose of the letter is to ____A. show travellers their hospitality.B. prevent ill will.C. encourage travellers to stay.D. inform the travellers of their rate increases.Now, go through the text quickly and answer the question.GRAND CAY HOTELNottingham-Darby Stockbridge Lane NC 125 FQTelephone: (06362) 04183Telex: 585746 Dear Traveller,In attempting to provide the best service possible for our guests, we’ve been faced with a problem. More and more often, it seems, people are engaging hotel accommodations without prior booking, and leaving without settling their accounts.These ―silent departures‖have caused us —and other hotels as well —substantial cash losses. So far, at Grand Cay we’ve been able to absorb these losses without passing their cost on to our guests in the form of increased prices. But we’re approaching our limit.So, in order to prevent further losses of this sort, and to keep our prices as low as possible in this time of inflation, we are asking that — any person desiring overnight accommodation without a prior confirmed booking, please pay in advance the full cost of the accommodation.Only by the introduction of such safeguards can the problem be alleviated. Please understand our position, and know that the service we will provide you will continue to be the best we can humanly offer.Many thanks,Godfrey BillinghamGeneral Manager Passage 6First read the questions.19.According to the notes, for visitors, National Trust properties are not open ____A. on Saturdays.B. on Sundays.C. on Good Fridays.D. on Bank holidays.20.We learn from the notes, reduced rates are given to ____A. the handicapped.B. unescorted children.C. senior citizens.D. pre-arranged groups of visitors.Now go through the text quickly and answer the questions.NOTES FOR VISITORS TO NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES1. Children under seventeen and accompanied by an adult are welcome at half price. If unaccompanied they are admitted at the discretion of the Trust; children under five admitted free. (Children over 3 are charged at Wimpole Home Farm.)Prams, pushchairs and back packs are not allowed inside Trust Houses. Please check with the property before the visit. Most Houses provide baby slings.2. Car parking is free unless otherwise stated.3. Dogs: the Trust regrets that dogs are not allowed in Houses, Restaurants, Shops and Gardens (with the exception of guide dogs for the blind). In Parks dogs must be under proper control.4. Disabled visitors: many of the properties in this leaflet are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, and are suitable for escorted visually handicapped visitors. Please check with the property before making a visit; special parking arrangements are often available.5. Parties of 15 or more visitors are welcome at reduced rates provided their visit is prearranged with the person responsible at each property.6. All houses are closed on Good Friday.For further information please contact the Regional Public Affairs Manager at Blickling. Norwich, NR 11 6 NF, telephone (0263) 733471.II. Vocabulary and Structure (30×0.5%=15%).21.When Tom insulted the referee, he _____ by ordering him off the field.A. repliedB. retortedC. resolvedD. responded22.Helen Keller’s _____ over deafness, blindness, and muteness was a miracle.A. improvementB. successC. advanceD. triumph23.International _____ should be reduced when this agreement is signed.A. pressureB. nervousnessC. tensionD. strain24.In spite of the heavy snow and hard rain, the buses still ran on _____.A. listB. planC. arrangementD. schedule21-25 DDCDC 26-30 BCCDD 31-35 BABAD36-40 AABBC 41-45 CAADC 46-50 ABACA25.Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the case.A. approachB. admissionC. accessD. acquaintance26.Let me _____ the broken glass before someone walks on it.A. cover upB. clear upC. wash upD. spring up27.It is _____ of him to put everything in disorder in the room. He is so peculiar.A. unconsciousB. awareC. typicalD. unkind28.John was young, _____, he was equal to this important task.A. thereforeB. moreoverC. neverthelessD. hence29.Air is composed of _____ gases including hydrogen, oxygen and carbondioxide.A. variedB. variantC. variableD. various30.You can’t let the situation get worse. You must take _____.A. decisionsB. sidesC. directionsD. steps31.It’s difficult to _____ with the knowledge that he is a failure.A. feedB. liveC. stayD. get onlions of workers were on the streets in the greatest _____ of working classsolidarity this country has ever seen.A. demonstrationB. explanationC. presentationD. communication33.For many patients, institutional care is the most ______ and beneficial form ofcare.A. pertinentB. appropriateC. acuteD. persistent34.Among all the changes resulting from the ______ entry of women into the work force,the transformation that has occurred in the women themselves is not the least important.A. massiveB. quantitativeC. surplusD. formidable35.Mr. Smith became very ______ when it was suggested that he had made a mistake.A. ingeniousB. empiricalC. objectiveD. indignant36.Rumours are everywhere, spreading fear, damaging reputations, and turning calmsituations into ______ ones.A. turbulentB. tragicC. vulnerableD. suspicious37.Fiber-optic cables can carry hundreds of telephone conversations ______.A. simultaneouslyB. spontaneouslyC. homogeneouslyD. contemporarily38.The police were alerted that the escaped criminal might be in the ______.A. vainB. vicinityC. courtD. jail39.Whether you live to eat or eat to live, food is a major ______ in every family’s budget.A. nutritionB. expenditureC. routineD. provision40.Now a paper in Science argues that organic chemicals in the rock come mostly from______ on earth rather than bacteria on Mars.A. configurationB. condemnationC. constitutionD. contamination41.My sister’s professor had her _____ her paper many times before allowing her topresent it to the committee.A. rewrittenB. to rewriteC. rewriteD. rewriting42.Scarcely had her husband arrived home _____ his wife started complaining.A. whenB. thatC. thanD. and43.A body weighs _____ from the surface of the Earth.A. less the farther it getsB. the farther it gets, the lessC. less than it gets fartherD. less than it, the farther it gets44.You never told us why you were late for the last meeting, _____?A. weren’t youB. didn’t youC. had youD. did you45._____ it is you’ve found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to.A. ThatB. BecauseC. WhateverD. However46._____ for you help, we’d never have been able to get over the difficulties.A. Had it not beenB. If it were notC. Had it notD. if we had not been47._____ neglecting our education, my father sent my brother and me to asummer school.A. Accusing ofB. Accused ofC. That he was accused ofD. To be accused of48.The prisoner stood there _____.A. with his hands cuffedB. with his hands cuffingC. with his cuffed handsD. with his cuffing hands49.The leaders insisted on their _____ as ordinary people.A. treatingB. be treatedC. being treatedD. having treated50._____, I must do another experiment.A. Be it ever so lateB. It is ever so lateC. It be ever so lateD. So late it be everIII. Paraphrase the following sentences (5×2%=10%).51.Grandmother carried on alone for a few bars; then her voice trailed away.52.Even with the most educated and the most literate，the King’s English slips andslides in conversation．53.Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors.54.I award this championship of ugliness to Westmoreland only after laboriousresearch and incessant prayer.55.Its habits are too uncouth for it to respond to humane treatment. Grandmother sang a few words alone and then her voice gradually grew dimmer and stopped. Even the most educated and literate people do not use standard，formal English all the time in their conversation．Let bothI have given Westmoreland the highest award for ugliness after having done a lot of hard work and research and after continuous praying.The habits of the child are so crude and uncultured that it will show no sign of improvement even if it is treated kindly and tenderly.IV. Rhetorical Devices (5×2%=10%).Requirements:Make one sentence or a group of sentences according to the following rhetorical devices.56.hyperbole57.personification58.antithesis59.metonymy60.parallelismV. Translation.Section A. Please translate the following sentences into Chinese. (5×2%=10%)61.The child has no understanding of time or interval--sometimes the door opens, and aperson, or several people, are there.62.There was not one house that was not misshapen, and there was not one house that wasnot shabby.63.Look at Petey--a knothead, a jitterbug, a guy who’ll never know where his next meal iscoming from.64.The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this task will light our country andall who serve it.65.As we listen to the arguments about bilingual education today, we ought to thinkourselves back into the shoes of the Saxon peasant.Section B. Please translate the following passages into English. Your translations would be marked for the words and structures of sentences. (2×5%=10%)66.库恩（Kuhn）一生译有长篇小说12部、中篇小说（novella）34部，更重要的是，其译作中的50部被转译为其他语言。

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文章中作者多次提到“支持”和“同意”的观点，如“同意多数人的观点”、“支持这一说法”，因此可以判断作者的态度是支持的。

2、B. In the sentence “In my view, this is one of the most important aspects of education.” the author’s purpose in mentioning the importance of mathematics is to _______.本文A) express a personal opinion本文B) persuade readers to agree with him/her本文C) introduce a new idea本文D) support a conclusion with evidence答案：(C) introduce a new idea。

在句子中，作者提到“在我看来，这是教育最重要的方面之一”，这表明作者要引入一个新的想法，即数学的重要性。

因此，选项(C)是正确的。

3、D. The word “incongruity” in the sentence “The incongruity of the situation made me laugh.” is defined as _______.本文A) oddity本文B) mismatch本文C) hilarity本文D) irony。

答案：(A) oddity。

根据上下文，“incongruity”指的是一种不协调的情况，而选项中只有“oddity”符合这个意思，因此答案为(A)。

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AThe Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. It has transformed the world into a global village where people can connect and share ideas instantly. With just a few clicks, one can access a vast amount of knowledge and resources.1. What does the passage mainly discuss?A) The history of the Internet.B) The impact of the Internet on communication.C) The global reach of the Internet.D) The ease of accessing information through the Internet.2. According to the passage, what is the Internet's primary function?A) To connect people.B) To share ideas.C) To provide access to knowledge.D) All of the above.BIn recent years, there has been a surge in the popularity ofeco-friendly products. Consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of their choices and are opting for products that are sustainable and have a lower carbon footprint. This trend is driven by a growing concern for the environment and the desire to reduce waste.3. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The increase in eco-friendly product popularity.B) The consumer's awareness of environmental impact.C) The benefits of sustainable products.D) The driving force behind the eco-friendly trend.4. What is the reason behind the trend mentioned in the passage?A) Government regulations.B) Consumer demand.C) Environmental concerns.D) Economic incentives.CArtificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in recent decades. It is now capable of performing tasks that were once thought to be the exclusive domain of humans, such as driving cars, diagnosing diseases, and even composing music. The advancements in AI have the potential to greatly improve our lives, but they also raise ethical and societal questions.5. What is the focus of the passage?A) The history of AI.B) The capabilities of AI.C) The ethical implications of AI.D) The societal impact of AI.6. What is one of the tasks AI is now capable of performing?A) Driving cars.B) Composing music.C) Diagnosing diseases.D) All of the above.二、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the most suitable word from the options provided.The rise of social media has had a profound effect on society. It has provided a platform for people to express theiropinions and share their experiences. However, it has also brought about a new set of challenges, such as the spread of misinformation and the potential for cyberbullying.7. The rise of social media has had a _______ effect on society.A) negativeB) profoundC) minimalD) temporary8. Social media has provided a platform for people to _______ their opinions.A) suppressB) expressC) ignoreD) challenge9. One of the challenges brought about by social media is the _______ of misinformation.A) promotionB) preventionC) spreadD) limitation10. Cyberbullying is a potential _______ of social media.A) advantageB) challengeC) benefitD) solution三、翻译（共20分，每题10分）Translate the following sentences into English.11. 随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得越来越便利。

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Ⅰ. Word explanation: (30%)1. convictA. criminalB. aggressorC. captainD. captor2. plightA. conditionB. irritationC. conscienceD. objection3. putridA. clearB. religiousC. purifiedD. decaying4. infuriateA. set apart from othersB. fill with rageC. become fastenedD. keep in a certain position5. vantageA. advantageB. disadvantageC. comfortless positionD. variable situation6. perspicaciousA. determinateB. flagitiousC. keenD. prestigious7. unfathomableA. which can't be understoodB. which can be measuredC. which is not realisticD. which is not deep8. succinctlyA. successfullyB. clearlyC. obviouslyD. continuously9. derelictA. grievousB. deprivedC. abandonedD. hunted10. intoxicationA. exhilarationB. extricationC. extinctionD. extraction11. myopicA. obscureB. short-sightedC. far-reachingD. uncertain12. incarceration A. importanceB. compassionC. imprisonmentD. influence13. barbarityA. crueltyB. forgivenessC. civilizationD. commitment14.invectiveA. beautiful wordsB. facial expressionsC. convincing speechD. abusive language15. alienatA. allyB. estrangeC. uniteD. oppose16.cornyA. old fashionedB. stupidC. humorousD. opinionated17. diabolicalA. boringB. dreadfulC. interestingD. reasonable18.debrisA. small individual partsB. completely good placesC. well preserved piecesD. scattered broken pieces19. ponderousA. considerateB. thoughtfulC. heavyD. divided20. forsakeA. saveB. abandonC. supportD. benefit21. heedA. rise on feetB. strike on the headC. pay attention toD. give new life22. desistA. insist onB. ceaseC. hackleD. castrate23. immuneA. impureB. revivalC. odorousD. secure24. fracasA. appearanceB. wealthC. residenceD. fight25. pathologyA. the study of religionB. the study of philosophyC. the study of diseaseD. the study of path26. modulateA. fixB. varyC. hesitateD. speak27. illicitA. uneducatedB. unreasonableC. unlawfulD. illiterate28. slumpA. rise upB. sink downC. move onD. repeat29. subversionA. rebuildingB. successionC. destroyingD. salvage30. incredulousA. unbelievingB. increasingC. industriousD. unimprovedⅡ. Spell out the words according to the meaning.1. Something that is _______ is deliberately deceitful, dishonest or untrue.A. spontaneousB. frenziedC. fraudulentD. stultifying2. If something ____________ your skin, it cuts it badly and deeplyA. lacerateB. demolishC. scudD. shrink3. People and animals that are _________ are hostile and unfriendly.A. inimicalB. derelictC. facetiousD. aberrant4. Something that is __________ is so bad or unpleasant that it makes you feel disgust or dismay.A. appealingB. appallingC. apparentD. appearing5. If you _________, you travel or move slowly and not in any particular direction.A. invokeB. meanderC. prescribeD. infuse6. A person who acts without thinking about what they are doing is often called an ____________.A. automationB. automatonC. automatD. autonomy7. A __________ is a group of trees that are close together, often because they have been planted in this way.A. gruffB. grudgeC. grovelD. grove8. If you ________ to something, you mention it in avery indirect way.A. illustrateB. concoctC. alludeD. invoke9. If a place is ______ by a particular route or method of transport, you are able to reach it by this route or method.A. accessibleB. assessableC. accessableD. acessable10. If someone has _______ motives or reasons for doing something, they do not show their motives openly but hide them.A. hideousB. desultoryC. compulsiveD. ulteriorⅢ.Paraphrase: (10%)1. All are expressions of creative transformation of nature by man' reason and skill.2. They meet, in some unfathomable way, its obscure and unintelligible demands.3. The benefit is that he begins to suspect home in the traditional sense is another name for limitations.4. Every one of them looks on a cigarette as a more or less impossible luxury.5. Yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.Ⅳ. Determine, according to the text, whether the following statements are true or false. Put a "T" for True and "F" for False. (15%)1. The "sad young men" in the 20's were also called the"lost generation" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.2. The concerns and objectives of industrial psychologists are to make the workers happy andsatisfied.3. With the spread of technology and science, peoplebecome more and more identical.4. "The King's English" was regarded as a form of racial discrimination during the Normal rule in England about1154- 1399.5. President Kennedy, in his address, made concrete proposals to stop the arms race and to build a just andpeaceful world.6. The old women screamed in surprise when the writer gave her a five-sou piece because she was not taken notice of by anyone and treated as a human being.7. If there is not a great disaster caused by a nuclear war, the universalizing force of technology will not continue to influence modern culture and the people's conscience.8. In "the Future of the English", Priestley doesn't explain what the future of the English is going to be.9. According to Mencken, the landscape of Westmoreland is not pleasant to look at for there are somany ugly houses along the line.10. John Koshak felt very guilty because it was he who made the final decision to stay and face the hurricane.11. In "Loving and hating New York", the writer states he both loves and hates New York, but he fails to tell thereasons, especially why he hates New York.12. The machine aesthetic was discovered by MadameGabrielle Buffet-Picabia.13. Science has showed that the world is made of realmaterial object that we see with our eyes.14. There were no real architects in Westmoreland, or they could otherwise have built a chelet with low-pitchedroof and taller than it was wide.15. Fromm agrees to the activities of those industrial psychologists, whose concerns and the objectives are toincrease the productivity of workers.Ⅴ. Choose the one which fits the meaning of the texts we've learned. (10%)1. Mencken wrote that when the house becomes absolutely black, it appears _________.A. pleasing to the eyeB. ugly to the eyeC. dirty to the eyeD. horrible to the eye2. When the girl, Polly, backfired him with all the logical fallacies she had learned from him, the law student felt that he was like _______________.A. Madame CurieB. Mr. PidgeonC. PygmalionD. Frankenstein3. The general impression of the color of the houses in Westmoreland is ___________.A. greenB. redC. blackD. yellow4. There is always a great danger that "words are harden into things for us" means that there is always a great danger that ____________A. we might forget that words are only symbols andtake them for things they are supposed to represent.B. we might remember that words are only symbolsand they are not concrete things.C. we might forget that words are concrete things.D. we might remember that words are only symbolsand they are only representation of concrete things.5. "You would go far to find another girl so agreeable" means _______________A. It would be easy if you could find another girlwho was so agreeable.B. It would be easy if you could find another girlwho was not so agreeable.C. It would not be easy if you could find anothergirl who was so agreeableD. It would not be easy if you could find anothergirl who was not so agreeable.6. The Arab navvy was hungry. He was not used to begging, so he sidled slowly toward the writer. Here " he sidled slowly" means _________.A. he spoke slowly and shylyB. he looked shyly and sidewiseC. he looked shyly and sidewiseD. he looked shyly and sidewise7. In the Middle Ages, work, according to Fromm, was_________A. a duty.B. a drudgeryC. meaningful.D. forced labor8.The stated policy of Kennedy toward Latin American countries is summed up in the phrase:________A. "alliance for progress".B. "revolutionary belief".C. "help them help themselves"D. "support their own freedom"9. The look of the young Negro soldier that Orwell was expecting was ________A. gthat of profound respect.sB. that of curiosityC. that of curiosityD. sensitive and uneasy.10. The writer of "In Favor of Capital Punishment" wants _____A. to abolish capital punishment.B. the government to support capital punishmentC. to retain capital punishment.D. to refute capital punishment.Ⅵ. Reading comprehension: (15%)TEXT A THE PLEDGEThe old woman glanced for a moment at what he had brought to pawn, but at once stared in the eyes of her uninvited visitor. She looked intently, maliciously and mistrustfully.A minute passed; he even fancied something like a sneer in her eyes, as though she had already guessed everything. He felt that he was losing his head, the he was almost frightened, so frightened that if she were to look like that and not say a word for another half minute, he thought he would have run away from her."Why do you look at me as though you did not know me?" he said suddenly, also with malice. "Take it if you like, if not I'll go elsewhere, I am in a hurry."He had not even thought of saying this, but it was suddenly of itself. The old woman recovered herself, and her visitor's resolute tone evidently restored her confidence."But why, my good sir, all of a minute... What is it?" she asked, looking at the pledge."The silver cigarette case; I spoke of it last time, you know."She held out her hand."But how pale you are, to be sure... and your hands are trembling too? Have you been bathing, or what?""Fever," he answered abruptly. "You can't help getting pale... if you've nothing to eat," he added, with difficulty articulating the words.His strength was failing him again. But his answer sounded like the truth; the old woman took the pledge."What is it?" she asked once more, scanning Raskolnikov intently and weighing the pledge in her hand."A thing... cigarette case...Silver... Lookat it.""It does not seem somehow like silver...How he had wrapped it up!"Try to untie the string and turning to the window, to the light (all her windows were shut, in spite of the stifling heat), she left him altogether for some seconds and stood with her back to him. He unbuttoned his coat and freed the axe from the noose, but did not yet take it out altogether, simply holding it in his right hand under the coat. His hands were fearfully weak, he felt them every moment growing more numb and more wooden. He was afraid he would let the axe slip and fall... A sudden giddiness came over him.1. "... she had already guessed everything" means that the old woman ________A. was sure that he had stolen something.B. was aware that he was sick unto death.C. was sure that he was up to somethingevil.D. knew what he had brought her.2. That Raskolnikov had probably done some careful planning, prior to his commission of a crime is indicated by which of the following statements?A. "She looked intently, maliciously andmistrustfully."B. "Why do you look at me as though youdid not know me?"C. "Have you been bathing, or what?"D. "How he has wrapped it up!"3. 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They have pleasant mouths turned up at the corners, to which the greatMaster of Marionettes has fixed the strings and he holds them in his nimblest fingers to twitch them at the slightest jest. But the mouth of a merely witty man is hard and sour. Nor is the flash from a witty man always comforting, but a humorous man radiates a general pleasure.I admire wit, but I have no real liking for it; it has been too often employed against me, whereas humor is always an ally: it never points an impertinent finger into my defects. A wit's tongue, however, is as sharp as a donkey's stick ___ I may gallop the faster for its prodding, but the touch behind is too persuasive for any comfort.Wit is a lean creature with a sharp inquiring nose, whereas humor has a kindly eye and a comfortable girth. 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The distinction between wit and humor is _______A. of no particular importance.B. solely a matter of opinion.C. subtle.D. exact and important.TEXT C Which is a catalog card in a library and answer question 11.PR2065G31 B81966 Burrow, John Anthony.A Reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by J. A. Burrow.New York, Bares & Noble (1966)viii, 199p. 23mm.Bibliographical references.Green Knight. 1. Title.1. Gawain and the Green KnightPR2065.G31B81966821.166-568Library of Congress (3)11. The phrase "Bibliographical references" gives usA. the call number.B. publication dataC. a description of the bookD. subjects under which the books iscatalogued.TEXT D is an ad in a telephone directory. Skim it quickly to answer question 12.MARKHAM PLUMBING & HEATINGSince 1935Plumbing and Heating InstallationLARGE OR SMALL REPAIRSRESIDENTIAL COMMERCIALN.J. State FREELicense #4807 ESTIMATES24 Hour 7 Day Service 228-4495461 GORDON WAYHARRINGTON12. What service is offered free by Markham Plumbing & Heating?A. InstallationB. State licensing.C. Estimates of costsD. Large or small repairsTEXT EWherever a dramatic author is asked to discuss "the mission of the playwright", there is a great temptation for him to become pretentious. Instead of being just a hardworking writer, he suddenly becomes a man with a mission. For a moment this makes him feel quite important and he begins to think about his mission: to hold up the mirror to nature, to interpret a generation to itself, to question outmoded conventions, to protest, to extol, to criticize--- and so on through the cliches.Ask a hundred playwrights what they see as their mission and you will get a hundred different answers. Playwriting, like any other kind of writing, is a highly personal matter. The dramatist writes out of a personal need to express himself on some facet of his world--- on social abuse, personal morality, the need for love and understanding, loneliness, or whatever. None of these is better than anyother, only different. Nor is the playwright any less worthy who simply sets out to entertain his audience, to amuse it, to make it laugh.The mission of the playwright, then, is to look into his heart and write, to write of whatever concerns him at the moment, to write with passion and conviction. Of course, the measure of the man will be the measure of his plays. A man cannot express more than is in him, though often, to his regret, he expresses less because of almost the inevitable failure to realize his vision fully.Of course, the writer whose heart beats in a too special way, whose interests and concerns are esoteric, will probably not be a good playwright because---to get back to the cliches, as we must---a writer does reflect nature, does interpret his generation to itself; and if he and his concerns are far removed from his generation, an audience will find no recognition in his work and therefore no pleasure, no enlightenment.13. If a playwright neither reflects nature nor interprets his generation to itself, he_________A. may not be understood by his audience.B. will become successful.C. will not write of whatever concerns him.D. cannot define his "mission".14. A playwright _________A. usually expresses more than what is inhim.B. usually realizes his vision fullyC. can always express more than what isin him.D. often expresses less than what is inhim.15. "To hold the mirror up to nature" "to interpret a generation to itself," these are_________A. examples of cliches used byplaywrights.B. what playwrights conceive to be theirmission.C. the only real missions of the playwright.D. both A and B.Notes:extol --- to praise very highlyesoteric --- limitedⅦ. Answer briefly the following sentences: (5%)1. What are the specific positive values of work?2. Why the chief attraction of Lesson Five is its humor?Ⅷ. Translate the following into English: (5%) 1.21世纪，世界科学技术和生产力必将发生新的革命性突破。

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