2014 final exam FIRST
2014全国大学生英语竞赛真题试卷及答案(C类)-
2014 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level C – Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.1.why does Carl meet the woman?A.he is going to interview her on media matters.B.They are going to start a new company together.C.He will help her cope with an interview.D.He wants to recommend a new product to her.2.what is the man worrying about most?A.he can’t afford what the woman may recommend to him.B.The designer may charge him more than he should pay.C.There is no appropriate design for him in the Armani shopD.The woman may spend too much on new clothes.3.what is the woman suggesting by accepting that they can’t cut the mustard?A.she does’t have a knife so they can’t have mustard.B.She does’t know how to cook mustard without a recipe.C.They have to face the imperfect reality at the moment,D.The man needs to calm down or he may get hurt by a knife.4.Why did the man take up golf ?A. He enjoyed the sport when he was a child.B. He thought golf was useful in his career.C. It could help improve his health.D. It was part of his New York project.5.When did the man quit smoking this time?A.Less than two weeks ago.B.About two months ago.C.Some four years ago.D.More than ten years ago.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read thequestions and the three choices marked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Conversation one6.Why did Jane phone Matt?A.she asked for a project record in Matt’s company.B,she invited him to participate in a project release in her Company,C.she had some questions about an investment project.D.she wanted to place a new project advertisement through him .7. how did tane get to know Matt’s project?A. She got a copy of the investment proposal.B.she got the information from another company.C. She was informed by one of his colleagues.D. Matt recommended the project to her before.8.when did Matt’s company find problems of the previous deal?A.before they signed the contract.B.shortly after they started the deal.C.when they completed the project.D.soon after they paid the deposit.9.Why did the deal fall through?A.Matt’s company changed its investment policy.B.Matt’s company was slow in delivering the money.C.the client company broke its promise.D.the client company had financial problems.10.what is tane going to do before she makes a decision on the project?A.discuss with her partners.B.submit the proposal to emma.C.call some other investment companies.D.visit Matt’s company in person.Conversation two11.what is Hilary Kingsley.A.A newspaper reporter.B.a TV columnist.C. A soap opera direct .D.a radio commentator.12.How did Hilary define a soap opera?A. It is a continuing story about things that happen among family members and colleagues.B. It is a fiction story that describes the life of people living on a special.C. It is a never-ending story telling about women selling soap powders.D. It is a TV series that concentrates on men coping with difficulties.13.When did soap operas get stated according to the passage?A. Since the 1920s and 1930s.B. Since the 1930s and 1940s.C.since the 1950s and 1960s.D.since 1960s and 1970s.14.why was the programme given the name “soap opera”?A.Because the first soap opera was about a women selling soap businesses.B.Because it was broadcast mainly to promote the sale of soap powders.C.Because it was broadcast mainly to promote the sale of soap factory.D.Because the first soap opera was soap operas differ from other dramas?15.In what way does Hilary think soap operas differ from other dramas?A.They always show how people deal with everyday problems.B.They have changed quite a lot since they got started.C.They have more female characters than male ones.D.They mainly focus on men’s never-ending pursuits in career.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which will be read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16.what is the main finding about carbon dioxide in roger’s report?A.carbon dioxide is firstly found in human history.B.Carbon dioxide is an important factor in global warming.C.Carbon dioxide is found reaching a quite high level.D.Measurement of carbon dioxide is symbolic in human history.17.How did the woman survive from the disaster?A.She was in a hospital when the collapse happened.B.She found water and food before she was saved.C.She got help from a colleague who died the later on .D.She was fortunately stronger than the others.18.Why did the government drop leaflets over the town?A.To express the concern over a build-up of troops.B.To warn the rebels the preparing attack on Qusair.C.To make the people aware of the danger and leave.D.To advertise for the government to collect more money.19.How many megawatts will the solar capacity reach in morocco by 2020?A. B. C. D.20.What did the survey by the American institute of CPAs mainly find?A.Student loans are rising because of the huge amounts of borrowers.B.Student loan debtors tend to borrow more money to live happily.C.60 percent of student loan are regretful about the survey.D.Student loans may have a negative influence on the borrowers’life.Section D (10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Doctors often patients to take a certain kind of medicine in order to 21._________an illness. For example ,a patient may need medicine because his or her shoulder hurts. The doctor may tell the patient that there is a brand name medicine which will help him or her. This brand name medicine is made by a famous company. However,there may be also a generic type of the name medicine.Generic medicine are 22.________by some people because they are usually less expensive ,yet they have the name ingredients as brand new medicines. If the generic medicine has the same ingredients, this means that the medicine should have 23._______on the person as the brand name medicines.If the ingredients in the generic and brand name medicines are a little different ,then the generic type cannot 24. _______the same as the brand name medicine.Generic medicine are almost aways cheaper than brand name medicines. Why is this? Making any kind of medicine takes a lot of money and a lot of time.This is because a company has to pay doctors and scientists to study and illness.Then,it takes more money and more time for the company to test the medicine to 25.________it is safe and that it works.Once a company is ready to sell its product to people,the company usually sets the price of the medicine very high. The company 26._______a lot of money in order to get back all of the money that it spent making the medicine .Generic medicine makers,on the other hand,copy some kind of medicine that has already been developed and tested .For this reason,they do not have to spend as much money to develop the medicine.Generic medicines are usually not sold27.______Companies that make generic medicines must wait a certain28. ______before they can make the same medicine.But once the generic medicine is on the market,doctors are usually quick to offer it to their patients.This is because the price of medicine is very expensive.Taking a generic medicine can save a patient,or his or her 29._____,a lot of money.Generic medicines are just as good as brand name medicine.Therefore,doctors 30._____having their patients take these medicines.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letteron the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Section A Vocabulary and Grammar(10marks)31.They finally____a conclusion that the company’s failure has been attributed to_____bad management.A.get;fullB.draw;sheerC.reach;wholeD.make;total32.----Most young people want to_____more about environment problems.--------Yes.but everyone knows about pollution problem,not many people have_____any solutions.A.look up;looked intoB.find out;come up withC.deal with;got round toD.make out;thought over33.I knew ______at the party ,but Monica knew_____people,nearly everybody in fact.A.hardly anybody;plenty ofB.rarely somebody;fewC.barely everybody;a fewD.scarcely nobody;many34.She hastened to______me that the report contained no critical comments on my department performance.A.ensureB.insureC.assureD.make sure35.______for his broken leg in the earlier part of the season,he_____in the England team to play Poland last may.A.Except ; would have playedB.But; might have beenC.Only; could not playD.If it’s not ;was able to be36._______before we depart next Thursday, we should have a wonderful together,A.had they arrivedB.Would they arriveC.Were they arrivingD.Were they to arrive37.please remember that Jeanie hasn’t been well recently,so please_____for her if she seems a bit slow,A.Make allowances forB.Make an observation aboutC.Provide the opportunity forD.Have your own way.38.Great as Einstein was ,many of his ideas ____today and are being modified by the seems a bit slow .A.Are to be challengedB.May be challengedC.Have been challengedD.Are challenged39.-----oh. I can speak only a few words of french ,i’m no good at languages! --------Come on !______we know you can speak five languages!A.are you pulling my leg?B. Keep your chip up!C.Stop fishing for compliment!D.A leopard can’t change its sports!40.------- Frances, do you think you could fix up a staff meeting for me ?-------yes,I’ll do that. _____--------well.let’s arranged it for Friday morning and see whether everyone else is free then.A.what’re you going to talk aboutB. Do you think they all will come?C.At what time do you stop working?D.When were you thinking of?Section B Cultures(5 marks)41. In his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address,_____extolled virtues for the listeners(and the nation) to ensure the survival of America's representative democracy, that "government of the people, by the people. for the people, shall not perish from the earth."A. B. C. D.42. The Wars of the _____ were a series of dynastic wars fought between supporters of tworival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England. They were fought in several sporadic episodes between 1455 and 1485, although there was related fighting both before and after this period.A. LiliesB. RosesC. TulipsD. Mayflower43.Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories.He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608，including Hamlet ,king lear,_____,and Macbeth ,considered some of the finest works in the English language .A.merchant of VeniceB.A midsummer night's dreamC.OthelloD.The taming of the shrew44._____is awarded the 2013 Nobel prize in literature for her work as "master of the modern short story ".and the 2009 man Booker international prize for her lifetime body of work .A.Alice MunroB.Helen KellerC.J.K.RowlingD.Anne Frank45._____is a collegiate research university located in England ,united kingdom .although its exactdate of foundation is unclear ,there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096，making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world ,and the second -oldest surviving university in the world ,after the university of Bologna .A.the university of CambridgeB.the university of OxfordC.the university of walesD.the university of EdinburghPart III Cloze (10 marks)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Birds are warm blooded animals.though their feathers help to keep them warm ,some birds such as ducks,46.( )(goose),and swans still can't endure harsh winter temperatures .for these reasons ,birdseed from cold climates fly to warmer climates 47.()the winter .this seasonal movement of birdseed is called migration .birds migrate to warmer places ,often hundreds of milestone away ,where they can have the best chance of 48.sur( ).Birds migrate naturally .certain clues form the environment cause hormone changes in the bird's body .as the days get 49.( )(short),for example ,these hormones tell the bird's body to store fat .this is because migrating Takes an 50.en( )energy .birds don't have a lot of time to eat while migrating ,so they rely on stores of fat .when bird migrate ,they fly as a group .to minimize the energy needed to fly long distances ,a group of birds51.( )(fly )together in a V-shape .the bird at the front of the "V"uses the most energy because the wind often blows 52.( )him.every so often ,the birds change positions site that each bird has a turn at the front ,and everyone gets a rest .53.Nav( )is also an important part of the journey .birds find where they are going birds using visual clues ,such as Rivers coastlines,and mountain ranges.In addition ,they use the sun and the star for guidance .54.( )(amaze),they also use the earth's invisible magnetic force for direction.this gives them a natural sense of north and south ,like a kind of internal compass . Many studies indicate that migratory birds fly along the same course every year .researchers decide to test this using "bird banding ".they first capture a migratory bird and attach a tag to its foot .this tag has an ID number on it ,55.( )is stored in a database .they then set the bird free and track its movement .bird banding has shown that many birds follow the same route year after year .Part IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Section A (5 marks)Questions 56—60 are based on the following passage.WHERE TO GO WHAT TO GOFridayClint blackOne of the hot new artists on the country music scene ,clint black ,will perform with one of country music's legends merle haggard and up-and-comer Lorrie Morgan at red Rocks amphitheater .for ticket information ,call Ticketmaster at 290-8497.Time:7：30 p.m. tickets:$19.542nd street‘42nd street' will be presented through Sunday at the Denver auditorium theatre .the comedy includes songs by Irving Berlin ,Jerome Kern ,ColePorter .call 893-4100 for tickets or for more information .Time :8 p.m.tonight and Saturday ;7 p.m.Sunday .tickets :$25-$38Bluegrass artistsHome on the Grande concert series presents top bluegrass artists including the bluegrass patriots and Peter and Joan Wernick performing at Grange hall in Niwot .for more information call 444-4537Time:8：30tonight and Saturday . tickets :$6SaturdayRiff performanceRiff will perform with ll cool j at Arnold hall theater at the u.s air force academy .call 1-719-472 for ticket information .Time:8p.m. ticket :$18，$15，$10Train ridesThe Georgetown loop historic mining and railroad park is open on weekends through may .passengers may board in either Georgetown or silver plume .the train will running daily beginning memorial day and continuing through labor day call 670-1686.Time :9：20a.m.-3:55p.m. tickets:$5-$12.5SundayMorning concertThe Azusa Pacific University Choir and Orchestra will perform at the Denver first church of the Nazarene ,3800 E.Hampden ave.the 150-member choir will perform a variety of classical and popular songs .A free continental breakfast will be offered before the concert .call 761-8370.When :8：45a.m.breakfast ,9：45a.m.concert . Tickets:free-will offering .Help for kidsColorado Kpids Care And Funplex are teaming up to help homeless children by accepting donations of baby items including clothing ,formula and diapers at Funplex ,located at south Kipling street and west coal mine avenue in Littleton .each person who brings a donation will receive a free activity pass to Funplex .for more information ,call 934-0277.Time:11a.m.-6p.m.origamiThe Boulder public library's Sunday specials program is presenting an origami workshop in the convent garden at the library ,1000canyon Blvd .participants will learn to make birds ,boats and other objects using the age-old paper folding techniques .call 441-3100.Time:3p.m tickets :freeAuto exhibitT he either annual concours d’Elegance auto exhibit will be held in the north parking lot at university Hillsborough mall ,2700s.Colorado Blvd .Rare Porsches ,Maseratis ,jaguars and racing Carson will be featured .all proceeds benefit Denver 's united cerebral palsy association .call 355-7337 for more information .Time:9 a.m.-4p.m. Tickets :$5Questions 56—60Decide the following statements are TRUE or FALSE according to the passage .56.Only those WHO bring donations to homeless children can attend the activity at Funplex .57.if you are interested in gardening ,you won't want to mission the "bluegrass artists "Friday night in Niwot .58.if you are interested in buying a used car ,you won 't find any useful information in this page of weekend .59.in the Sunday morning concert at the Denver first church of the Nazarene ,free breakfast and performance will be provided .60.participants can watch and learn paper folding technique rather than do handset -on activities in the origami workshop .Section B (10 marks)Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.One of the hardest things for any sportsperson to do is to know when to retire .do you retire when you are at your physical peak or do you wait untilyour body (or your coach )tells you that it's time to go ?but even harder is finding the answer to the question "what am i going to do with the rest of my life ?"61( )"there 's a high risk of depression and people often find adjusting to a new way of life difficult ",says Ian Cockerill ,a sports psychologist ."for sport people ,There's an extra trauma -the loss of the glamour .that 's the hardest part ."as Eddie Araro ,the us jockey says ,"when a jockey retires ,he becomes just another little man ."62( )perhaps they just can 't stand life without the "high "of playing professional sport .Michael Jordan ,the greatest basketball player of all time ,retired three timeshare .he retired once from the Chicago bulls,made a successful comeback with the bulls,then retired again .his second comeback with an inferior team ended in failure and he retired for ever at the age of 38.Jordan said ,"there will never be anything in do that will fulfill me as much as competing did ."63( )Muhammad Alice needed the money ,but his comeback fight ,at the age of 39，against Trevor Berbick ,was one of the saddest spectacles in modern sport .after losing to Berbick ,Alice retired permanently .three years later he developed Parkinson 's disease .64( )as Jimmy greaves ,an ex-England international footballer said ,"I think that a lot of players would prefer to be shot once their career is over ."many of them spend their retirement in a continual battle against depression,alcohol ,or drugs.65( )Franz Beckenbauer is a classic example of a footballer WHO won everything with his club ,Bayern Munich .after retiring he became a successful coach with Bayern and finally president of the club .John McEnroe ,the infamous "bad boy "of tennis ,is now a highly respected and highly paid TV commentator .another good example is world famous Chinese table tennis player -Deng Yaping.after retiring at the end of the 1997season ,Deng served on the international Olympic committee's ethics and athletes commissions.she is also a member of the elite Laureus World Sportswear academy ,and a member of the Chinese people 's political consultative conference .Deng Yaping becomes deputy secretary of China communist youth league Beijing committee later .but sadly ,for most sportspeople these cases are the exceptions .\A.for some people the pain of saying goodbye never leaves them .B.others can 't resist the chance of one last "pay day ".C.however ,some famous sports persons are much easier to develop some typical psychological disease .D.but for the lucky few ,retirement can mean a successful new career .E.when you hear the final whistle you have to leave as soon as possible .F.retirement for people in general is traumatic .G.some sportspeople go on playing too long .Section C (10 marks)Questions 66—70 are based on the following passage.There are two reasons why I wanted to come to southern Germany to study .I wanted to be at the centre of Europe ,within easier reach of other countries ,and cities such as Paris and Prague .the other reason was that is was finding it very difficult to find a place to study medicinein Norway ,where there are ONL Y three medical schools .I spent my last two years at a boarding school ,where I made lots of friends and learned to look after myself and integrate with other people .I was 19 when I left ,and those two years had changed me ;I knew I could cope with student life in another country .First I had to learn German .I went Munich in September ,a month before the term started ,and spent three weeks on a language with them .nobody spoke Norwegian ,of course ,so it was a great he;[ to find that there were other students from Norway at the university .I made friend with some of them and we were able to help one another during the Firestone few weeks in a new city .after sic months in moved into my own apartment ;there is a wonderful mix of cultures and is have made many friend form different places .for three years I had a Norwegian boy friend WHO was also studying to be a doctor ,but that ended when he left .I would recommend studying abroad to anyone .you get a chance to learn another language and to understand the culture and traditions of another country .Munich is a fantastic city for students ,especially as beer is the favourite drink of student everywhere .I didn't like beer before ,but if you live in Munich ,there really is no alternative ,and now i have acquired the taste .In winter i prefer to visit cafes and talk with friends,but in summer my favourite place is the Englisher Garten ,with its lake and park and lots of barstool .the city's beer halls are generally full of students and tourists .At weekends I often go skiing in the Australian Alps with friends. we pile into a couple of Carson and rent an apartment .this all costs money ,and ,like most students ,I am living on a loan from the government ,by the time i take my final exams i shall have serious problems .I hope to get a job in a hospital near Oslo .I worked there last summer ,while earning the money to go to Nepal ,Thailand and Vietnam fore three months .we are a medical family .My mother and elder sisters are nurses ,but my father is the odd one out :he runs a hairdressing salon .Questions 66—70Answers the following question according to the passage.66.why did Marianne go to Germany to study besides her desire to be in the centre of Europe ?67.how long did Marianne live in a Germany family after she reached Munich ?68.what does Marianne want to be after her graduation ?69.what makeshift Marianne be accustomed to drinking beer ?70.how did Marianne get the money for her three months’ travelling to other countries ? Section D (10 marks)Questions 71—75 are based on the following passage.Would you believe that your diet can make a big difference in keeping a youthful appearance ?It seems strange to think that the food we take in could result in fewer wrinkles .wouldn't it be betterto put things on our skin rather than in our mouths ?well ,according to one scientific theory ,our bodies start aging because of oxidation .this means the certain oxygen -containing molecules in our cells ,called free radicals ,have the capability to attach to and damage parts of our cells ,including our DNA .our bodies can repair this damage ,but as we get older ,these repair mechanisms start to break down ,resulting in the signs of aging .free radicals are actually reduced by our bodies ,but their numbers can also increase because of the food we eat .Besides avoiding foodstuff which could potentially produce more free radicals ,eating foodstuff which contain certain vitamins and micro -nutritious can also contribute to keep useful looking young .these vitamins help produce molecules called antioxidants ,which actually help reduce the production of free radicals .even better ,foodstuff containing antioxidant are not rare .common antioxidants,like vitamins A and E,can be found in many dark-coloured vegetables .for example ,carrots ,seaweed,spinach ,and broccoli are excellent sources of these helpful vitamins .also ,you can eat orange-coloured fruits like apricots and peaches .vitamins A and E are particularly good for helping your skin remain young -looking .these nutrients strengthen your skin and make it soft .however ,if you really want to stock up quickly on nutrients that benefit your skin ,you should eat cow's liver .one small piece of cooked cow 'sliver contains twice a much vitamin A as half a cup of cooked carrots .More recently ,green tea has also been tentatively added to the list of youth -promoting substances .although research about green tea 's effects on our bodies is at an Early stage ,scientists certainly believe that it is good for useful .scientists ,however ,are still cautious about predicting its capability to keep useful looking youthful .but from recent experiments ,itsantioxidant properties seem to be able to repair cell damage already sustained as well as prevent damage in the future .In fact ,green tea workshop even better if you apply it directly to your skin as an ingredient in facial cream ."You are what you eat /"this old proverb certainly seems to be TRUE there more we find out about how our body works .think about that the next time you sit down at the table .Question 71-75Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank.people use cosmetic surgery ,facial 71_____and cosmetics to look younger .maybe the best way to fight wrinkles is really just to eat foodstuff with the right vitamins and nutrients in them .some foodstuff we eat have the capability of 72_____our cells in that these foods can increase harmful molecules in our bodies called free radicals .but if we take in foods with vitamins A and E,for example ,we can 73_____the production of free radicals in our bodies .other foods that seem to have healthy 74_____of antioxidant include cow's liver and green tea .moreover ,green tea is proved to be more helpful in repairing sustained damage and even preventing future damage if it is75_____properly and directly .Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given in brackets. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.76.distance learning is a formal educational process that breaks the traditional mode of classroom teaching .there are two key differences between traditional education and distance learning .distance learning adds flexibility and availability ,regardless of time ,place ,regardless pace of learning .here an instructor teaches ,and somewhere else a student learns ,regardless of barriers of time or place .distance learning reaches out to non -traditional students WHO must fit their studies around workplace ,family responsibilities ,and geographical barriers ,etc .Section B (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints gives in brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.77.体育运动可以防止发胖，增强体质，使我们保持身体健康。
2014年同等学力申硕英语考试真题及答案
2014年同等学力申硕英语考试真题及答案全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12014 National Grade Special Examination for Postgraduates (English) Questions and AnswersSection I: Vocabulary and GrammarPart A: Vocabulary and Structure1. After the new railway line _________, the small village________ by tourists.A. has been open; has been visitedB. will be open; will be visitedC. is open; is visitedD. was open; has visited2. “I must apologize for my mistake,” said the manager. “It ______ not happen again.”A. willB. shouldD. would3. We knew so little about the causes of cancer that for many years treatment was mainly _______ at relieving the pain and suffering of patients.A. aimedB. attemptedC. directedD. intended4. The cardinal rule of camping in the wilderness is to leave no trace ________ you have been there.A. so thatB. now thatC. thanD. that5. The firemen were ______ about how the fire started, and were investigating the matter.A. arbitraryC. puzzledD. sensitivePart B: Sentence Completion6. The sample submitted to the lab was so ______ that it was difficult to measure accurately.7. After ________ in the storm for several hours, the rescue team finally found the missing hikers.8. Instead of being ________ about the future, we should focus on the present and make the most of our opportunities.Answer Key:1. C2. D3. A4. D5. C6. concentrated7. battling8. apprehensiveSection II: Reading ComprehensionPassage 1According to the passage, what are some potential benefits of artificial intelligence?A. Increased efficiency in the workplaceB. Improved decision-making processesC. Enhanced healthcare servicesD. All of the abovePassage 2What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of combating climate changeB. The role of renewable energy sources in reducing pollutionC. The potential benefits of transitioning to a low-carbon economyD. The challenges of implementing sustainable energy solutionsPassage 3Which of the following statements about the importance of sleep is supported by the passage?A. Regular sleep patterns can improve memory and cognitive functionB. Lack of sleep can contribute to a higher risk of chronic health conditionsC. The body undergoes important processes during sleep that aid in overall well-beingD. All of the aboveAnswer Key:Passage 1: DPassage 2: CPassage 3: DOverall, the 2014 National Grade Special Examination for Postgraduates tested a range of vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension skills. Candidates were required to demonstrate their understanding and ability to analyze various topics in English.篇22014年同等学力申硕英语考试真题及答案Section I Use of EnglishRead the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)It is common belief that money can’t buy happiness. However, some psychologists and economists believe that there is a strong 1 between money and happiness. They argue that happiness is related to income, but the 2 is not very strong. According to them, a person’s well-being increases with income up to a certain point, but the benefits of having more money level off afterwards.Do higher incomes result in greater happiness? In 3 with most previous studies, a research 4 by economists Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton in 2010 found that money does have an effect on people’s emotional well-being, but the effect 5 off at a relatively low level of income. They found that after an annual income of $75,000, people did not report greater levels of happiness. Nevertheless, the same study showed that higher incomes do continue to improve people’s life satisfaction.So what conclusions can be drawn from this study? It seems that happiness and life satisfaction are two different 6 . While a higher income may not lead to greater happiness per se, it can result in a greater sense of life satisfaction. In other words, people with higher incomes are more satisfied with their lives, even if they are not necessarily happier on a day-to-day basis.In conclusion, while money may not be able to buy happiness, it can certainly contribute to a greater sense of life satisfaction. It is important to 7 that money is not the only factor that influences happiness and well-being. Factors such as health, relationships, and personal fulfillment are also important determinants of a person’s overall sense of happiness.1. A. contrast B. connection C. confusion D. relationship2. A. correlation B. contradiction C. difference D. interaction3. A. regard B. contrast C. relation D. line4. A. conducted B. developed C. devised D. carried5. A. levels B. fades C. compounds D. sets6. A. concepts B. theories C. ideas D. themes7. A. remind B. recall C. remember D. mentionAnswer:1. D2. A3. B4. A5. B6. A7. CSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections: For each of the following passages, there are several questions and each question has 4 choices. Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question. (20 points)Passage 1Have you ever found yourself addicted to your smartphone? With the convenience of modern technology, it is easy to become reliant on our phones for a variety of tasks such as communication, navigation, and entertainment. However, this reliance can quickly turn into an addiction if not managed properly.One common sign of smartphone addiction is the constant need to check one’s phone for updates, messages, or notifications. This behavior can be disruptive in social situations and may impact one’s ability to focus on tasks. Additionally, excessive phone usage has been linked to problems such as poor sleep quality, lower attention span, and decreased social interactions.To combat smartphone addiction, it is important to set boundaries and limits on phone usage. This may include turning off notifications, scheduling regular breaks from phone use, or even implementing a “digital detox” where one abstains from using their phone for a period of time. By taking steps to reduce phone usage and prioritize face-to-face interactions, individuals can break free from the cycle of smartphone addiction.1. According to the passage, what is a common sign of smartphone addiction?A. Relying on smartphones for communicationB. Checking one’s phone constantly for updatesC. Using smartphones for navigation and entertainmentD. Managing phone usage properly2. How can smartphone addiction impact individuals?A. Increase in attention spanB. Enhancement of social interactionsC. Improvement in sleep qualityD. Decrease in focus on tasks3. What is a suggested method for combating smartphone addiction?A. Increasing phone usageB. Turning off notificationsC. Using smartphones in social situationsD. Prioritizing phone use over face-to-face interactionsAnswer:1. B2. D3. BPassage 2The rise of social media platforms has revolutionized the way people connect and interact with each other. From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram, these platforms offer a convenient way to stay connected with friends and family, share updates and photos, and engage with a wider audience.However, the use of social media has raised concerns about its impact on mental health. Studies have shown that excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. This can be attributed to factors such as the constant comparison to others’ lives, the pressure to maintainan online persona, and the fear of missing out on social events and activities.Despite these negative effects, social media can also have positive impacts on mental health. For some individuals, social media serves as a support system, allowing them to connect with like-minded individuals and seek help and advice. Additionally, social media can offer a sense of community and belonging, especially for those who may feel isolated or marginalized in their offline lives.In conclusion, while social media can have both positive and negative effects on mental health, it is important for individuals to be aware of their usage and its impact on their well-being. By practicing mindfulness and setting boundaries on social media use, individuals can maximize the benefits of social media while minimizing its negative effects.4. What impact has social media had on the way people connect and interact with each other?A. Decrease in social connectionsB. Rise in face-to-face interactionsC. Revolutionization of communicationD. Disconnection from friends and family5. What negative effects of social media are mentioned in the passage?A. Feelings of anxiety and depressionB. Increase in social connectionsC. Upliftment of mental healthD. Support system for individuals6. How can individuals maximize the benefits of social media?A. Engaging in constant comparison to othersB. Practicing mindfulness and setting boundariesC. Maintaining an online personaD. Feeling isolated in offline livesAnswer:4. C5. A6. BPart BDirections: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. (10 points)The Benefits of GardeningGardening is a popular activity that offers a wide range of benefits for individuals of all ages. From providing fresh produce to promoting physical activity and reducing stress, gardening can have a positive impact on one’s overall well-being.One of the main benefits of gardening is the opportunity to grow one’s own fruits and vegetables. By planting and tending to a garden, individuals can enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting their own produce and incorporating it into their meals. This not only promotes a healthy diet but also encourages a deeper appreciation for the food we eat.In addition to the physical benefits, gardening is also known to have mental health benefits. The act of gardening can be a relaxing and therapeutic activity that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Spending time outdoors in nature and working with plants can have a calming effect on the mind and promote a sense of peace and well-being.Moreover, gardening can also promote physical activity and overall fitness. Tasks such as planting, weeding, and watering require physical exertion and movement, which can help individuals stay active and maintain their health. Gardening is alow-impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by individuals of all fitness levels.Overall, gardening is a beneficial and rewarding hobby that can improve one’s physical health, men tal well-being, and overall quality of life. Whether gardening in a small backyard or a community garden, individuals can experience the joys and benefits of cultivating their own plants and reap the rewards of a greener and healthier lifestyle.7. What is one of the main benefits of gardening mentioned in the passage?8. How can gardening benefit one’s mental health?9. What physical benefits does gardening provide?Answer:7. The opportunity to grow one’s own fruits and vegetables.8. Gardening can be a relaxing and therapeutic activity that helps reduce stress and anxiety.9. Gardening can promote physical activity and overall fitness by requiring physical exertion and movement.篇32014 Postgraduate English Test Questions and Answers for Equivalent CandidatesPart I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1:There is a Bengali proverb which says that even a book-stall attracts a crowd. Newspapers are the first draft of history. When you receive a letter or a message do you not read it immediately? This illustrates the enormous power of the printed word. Books are the only true medium of communication of thought in the world. When you feel lonely your book will become your friend and comfort you.1. According to the Bengali proverb mentioned in the passage, ______.A. a book-stall attracts a crowd because people are curiousB. people like to read standing upC. everyone likes to gather at a book-stallD. books exert a strong attraction on people2. According to the passage, _______ are the only true medium of communication of thought in the world.A. radio and televisionB. letters and messagesC. newspapers and magazinesD. books3. According to the passage, described above, ______.A. a book-stall is preferable to a newspaperB. newspapers are of little valueC. the printed word is powerfulD. books are never boringPassage 2:‘Mental illness’ refers to a wide assortment of m ental health conditions—disorders that affect your mood, thinking, and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictivebehaviors. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time. But a mental health concern becomes a mental illness when signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function.4. According to the passage, mental illness refers to ______.A. common mental health concernsB. disorders that do not affect behaviorC. a wide variety of mental health conditionsD. mood and behavior problems only5. In the passage, mental health concerns become mental illnesses when ______.A. they cause frequent stress and affect functionB. they are not treated properlyC. they have not yet been studiedD. they only relate to mood problems6. The passage suggests that _______.A. mental health concerns are not seriousB. addictive behaviors are not considered mental illnessesC. everyone experiences mental health concerns at some pointD. depression is not a mental illnessPassage 3:The most enjoyable museums in the world are hands-on, interactive, and engaging. You don't just look at the exhibits, you also touch, feel, and sometimes, even taste them. Naturally, these museums are especially popular with children.7. According to the passage, the most enjoyable museums in the world ______.A. are hands-on and interactiveB. focus on looking at exhibitsC. are not popular with childrenD. are located all over the place8. The passage suggests that the museums described ______.A. are only for adultsB. are not interactiveC. do not allow you to touch exhibitsD. engage all of your senses9. Children are especially drawn to these museums because they ______.A. are boring and uninterestingB. are not hands-on or interactiveC. only focus on looking at exhibitsD. allow them to touch, feel, and taste exhibitsPart II Vocabulary (10%)Directions: There are 20 sentences in this section. Each sentence has 4 underlined words or phrases. Choose the one that is closest in meaning to the underlined part.10. The research firm is known for its innovative approach to problem-solving.A. traditionalB. freshC. expensiveD. frustrating11. The company was fined for violating environmental regulations.A. followingB. ignoringC. supportingD. reforming12. His persistent efforts paid off in the end.A. regularB. continuedC. suddenD. spontaneous13. The police arrested the suspect on suspicion of robbery.A. accusationB. doubtC. involvementD. escape14. The ambassador conducted negotiations with the foreign delegation.B. ledC. mediatedD. canceled15. The new law will be implemented next week.A. enforcedB. proposedC. postponedD. revised16. She is always bragging about her accomplishments.A. humbleB. exaggeratingC. boastingD. hiding17. His excessive drinking has been causing concern among his friends.A. moderateC. regularD. extreme18. The city skyline is dominated by tall skyscrapers.A. surroundedB. characterizedC. overwhelmedD. influenced19. The dress designer uses a variety of fabrics in her creations.A. designsB. patternsC. materialsD. colors20. The new plan will have a significant impact on the environment.A. positiveB. negativeD. minor21. It's important to maintain a healthy work-life balance.A. improveB. achieveC. keepD. lose22. Her contagious laughter brightened up the room.A. hilariousB. infectiousC. suddenD. fake23. The company is facing fierce competition from its rivals.A. friendlyB. intenseC. casualD. distant24. The ancient ruins contain a treasure trove of historical artifacts.A. wealthB. assortmentC. collectionD. discovery25. His fiery speech ignited a revolution in the country.A. passionateB. hatefulC. calmD. aggressive26. The artist's abstract paintings are open to interpretation.A. criticismB. understandingC. explanationD. judgment27. They are discussing the logistics of organizing the event.A. detailsB. expensesC. challengesD. possibilities28. The company decided to diversify its product range.A. decreaseB. expandC. modifyD. limit29. The professor's lectures are always enlightening and informative.A. boringB. inspiringC. confusingD. educational30. The new software is compatible with most operating systems.A. includedB. connectedC. suitableD. popularPart III Cloze Test (15%)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.There are many ways to__(31)__ stress, but one strategy is to “embrace the stress.” Instead of running from it, __(32)__ [A] it motivates you. The __(33)__ [B] answer is that stress can help you do better, but it all depends __(34)__ [C] your attitude. If you_(35)_ [D] that stress is bad, it will only make you feel worse. A __(36)__ [A] study by scientists shows that people who were told “stress is good for you” __(37)__ [B] better on tests compared to those who weren’t given the __(38)__ [C] message. They found that stress could help you in situations where you __(39)___ [D] quick thinking. This is because you r body’s stress response can be used to __(40)__ [A] you perform at your peak. If you’re in a __(41)__ [B] situation, rather than letting the stress overwhelm you, __(42)__ [C] embracing it will help you cope.__(43)__ [D] prove that the stress hormone cortisol can be helpful if you believe that it is. __(44)__ [A] study from the University of Buffalo, New York, found that __(45)__ [B] who viewed stress as debilitating had __(46)__ [C] health risks, while those who __(47)__ [D] it as a natural response showed better health outcomes.31. A. release32. A. if33. A. right34. A. in35. A. admit36. A. recent37. A. did38. A. same39. A. need40. A. let41. A. danger42. A. owning43. A. The44. A. Another45. A. crew46. A. higher47. A. definePart IV Error Detection (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts. Select the part that is incorrect.48. A new research has (A) shown that people (B) who take regular (C) naps tend to be (D) more creative.49. After presenting the (A) project, the company's (B) sales team felt contented (C) with their effort (D).50. The cooperation between the two (A) companies have resulted (B) in a successful (C) marketing campaign (D).51. The professor emphasized (A) the importance of (B) regular attendance (C) in order to pass (D) the course.52. She is an experienced (A) and dedicated (B) employee, who is (C) always willing to (D) help her colleagues.Part V Writing (35%)Write an essay of about 500 words on the topic: "The Importance of Education in Modern Society."Answers:1. D2. D3. C4. C5. A6. C7. A8. D9. D10. B11. A12. B13. A14. B15. A16. C17. D18. B19. C20. C21. C22. B23. B24. C25. A26. C27. A28. B29. D30. C31. A33. A34. C35. A36. A37. B38. C39. D40. A41. A42. C43. D44. A45. B46. C47. D48. A50. B51. D52. DThe Importance of Education in Modern SocietyEducation plays a crucial role in modern society, shaping individuals' lives and influencing the development of nations. It is the key to unlocking opportunities, broadening perspectives, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions. In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of education cannot be overstated.Firstly, education provides individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in various aspects of life. From acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills to advanced specialized knowledge, education equips individuals with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the modern world. It enables people to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to new challenges, making them valuable contributors to society.Additionally, education fosters personal growth and development, allowing individuals to discover their interests,passions, and potential. Through exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences, education encourages lifelong learning and self-improvement. It promotes creativity, innovation, and intellectual curiosity, enriching individuals' lives and enhancing their personal fulfillment.Furthermore, education is essential for promoting social cohesion, equality, and economic prosperity. By providing individuals with equal access to quality education, societies can achieve greater social mobility, reduce inequality, and promote social justice. Education empowers individuals from all backgrounds to fulfill their aspirations, contribute to their communities, and participate meaningfully in society.In conclusion, education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of progress in modern society. By investing in education, individuals, communities, and nations can unlock untapped potential, promote inclusive development, and build a brighter future for generations to come. The transformative power of education is undeniable, shaping the world we live in and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow.。
2014年4A期末试卷(5)
Final Exam 1（总分：100分答卷时间：40分钟）听力部分（34分）、听录音，选出你所听到的内容。
（8分）( )1. A. tiger B. lio n C.cat( )2. A. pin eapple B. mango C.grape ( )3. A.13 B. 17 C.19( )4. A. basketball B. football C.table tennis ( )5. A. jump B. swim C.skate ( )6. A. hamburger B. no odles C.san dwich ( )7. A. bedroom B. livi ng room C.bathroom ( )8. A. hair B. nose C.mouth、听录音，判断下列各图是否与录音内容相符，相符的画“”不相符的画“”（8 分）三、听录音，选择恰当的应答( )1. A. I am ten. ( )2. A. I like pies. ( )3. A. Yes, I ca n. ( )4. A. It 'a clock. ()5. A. It '20 yua n.A: Do you like ______ ?B: ________ , I do. Oh, ________ hun gry. A: It ' ________ o ' clock. Is timefor _________ B: Would you like some _______ ? A: No.B: ________ would you like? A: Some _______ , please.笔试部分 （66分）五、判断单词划线部分读音是否相同，相同的打“/”不同的打“X”。
（6分）( )1. taxi very ( )2. eleve n ruler ( )3. hurry behind ( )4. breakfast fridge ()5. lakefox()6. zebrarice六 、英汉互译。
英语final exam
One day ,my roomate asked me a question that if I could go back and live one year of my life over again ,which year would I choose ?I have thinked over this question several times.not because my roomate asked ,just because I want to find out if there is something I regret .And the answer is yes there is. I know I can not change anything .but I just want to talk about it .I took part in the entrance exam for postgraduate school twice and lost both times.It was a lengthy process to prepare for entrance examination ,durning this process I learned a lot from my failure. and I regret for it at the same time . I was easily upset by my boyfriend at that time .I should have pasted the exam but I havenot . it was my fault ,I think that must have let my parents down . and next year I tried it again and lost again. How wish I could control myself to deal with the contradicton between my parents and my boyfriend. Unfortunately, I have not .i lost him and missed him so much . I have ever lost faith in life ,and eventually I have yet conquered this difficulty.i think it is a turning point in my life .Then I met you here ,I love everybody here and thank godness I start my new life ,I appreciate it . Now thinking about the question my roomate asked me , which year I would choose to live it again, I put it frankly that I do not need to live the past time over again, and I know the most important thing is to try my best to do myself and try my best to make decision that I will not feelregret tomorrow. We all wish our life meaningful. We must look forward and that is what I want. That is all ,thank you .。
2013-2014 WEEK 12 final exam
Uncle Sam 山姆大叔(美国人或美国政府) John Bull 约翰牛(英国人或英国政府)
和某人约会
date sb./have a date with sb./ take sb. out/see sb. 相亲 blind date 速配 speed dating
Product Presentation
My product产品 is called …. It is … long, ... wide宽的, … high and … thick厚的. It weighs重 … Its color is … It is made of（看得出原材料）…/It is made from（看不出原材料）… It is used for … Its target users目标用户 are … That’s all for my description. Thank you.
Group Discussion
Comparison比较：
X is 比较级 than Y/X is better than Y because …/X is not as 形容词原级 as…/X … while Y…
Discussion讨论:
表达个人观点：In my opinion/as far as I can see/Personally, I think… 不同意：I disagree completely./I don’t think so. /Are you kidding me?/That’s rubbish! 同意：You’re exactly right./I’m glad we see eye to eye./I couldn’t agree with you more. /I go along with that. /That’s what I was thinking. /I’m with you./That’s for sure./I think so.
2014专四真题及答案详解
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2014)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. Y ou will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.What are they mainly talking about in the conversation?A.Transport.B. Customers.C. Relocation.D. Restaurants.2.Which of the following is mentioned by Tim as a good reason for moving?A.More office space.B. Convenient parking.C. Fewer office workers.D. A near-by train station.3.Why is Jane worried about winter in the new location?A.It is much colder there.B. There are few activities.C. There are no good restaurants.D. There is no cinema or theatre.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business _______.A.before she worked for the media companyB. when she was on holiday five years agoC. after she went to therapists and classesD. after her friend recommended it to her5.Why did she ask her teachers to teach her at home?A.She was busier than before.B. It was more convenient.C. She liked to exercise at home.D. She was given a promotion.6.Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?A.She recommended people to take classes.B. She was willing to pay more for classes at home.C. She left her job immediately after her promotion.D. She regarded the business as a pastime at first.7.Why did she finally leave her job?A.She got bored with her job.B. She saw an opportunity.C. She needed the money.D. She was forced to leave.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the single-lens reflex?A.Different lenses can be used.B. Focusing is easier.C. You can see what you are taking.D. It is cheaper and lighter.9.According to the shop assistant, the main difference between the two types of cameras lies in _______.A.lensB. priceC. weightD. size10.It can be inferred from the conversation that the customer is more likely to buy _______ in the end.A. a single-lens cameraB. nothingC. a rangefinder cameraD. several lenses instead SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.Which of the following details about the front of the house is CORRECT?A.The front is pink.B. The curtain is drawn.C. No window can be seen.D. There are two doors.12.What is to the immediate left side of the house?A. A washing line.B. Another house.C. A flat area.D. A chimney.13.Where is the small town in the picture?A.Between two hills.B. Further to the left of the house.C. At the back of the house.D. At the side of ahill.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.When did Ben first become interested in Mongolia?A.When he grew up.B. When he learned Mongolian.C. When he returned home.D. When he was nine years old.15.Where did he spend most of his teenage years?A.In Mongolia.B. In the Arab world.C. In his hometown.D. In some other regions.16.We learn from the passage that Ben _______ while doing his master’s degree.A.became interested in classical MongolianB. learned classical and modern MongolianC. gave up modern MongolianD. mastered modern Mongolian17.Which of the following details is NOT true according to the passage?A.Ben wants to visit Mongolia when the weather is warm.B. Ben considers the travel expense reasonable.C. The trip today is expensive considering inflation.D. Ben was unable to travel to Mongolia in 1971. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.Which is the height of towers at Sky Greens vertical farm?A.9 meters.B. 20 meters.C. 100 meters.D. 40 meters.19.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The farm sells its vegetables to a local supermarket.B. The farm uses less water and energy to growvegetables. C. The farm causes less pollution in its production. D. The farm sells at the same price as imported produce20.According to the passage, one particular advantage of the Sky Green is _______.A.local climateB. local supportC. plan for expansionD. closeness to the citySECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.According to the passage, Turkish police were unsure about _______.A.when the woman was killedB. the main cause of the deathC. the woman’sidentity D. why she failed to return home22.How many people had been detained by Turkish police?A.9.B. 19.C.22.D. 33.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.What is the situation now in Kidal according to the news?A.Islamist militants are still in control of the town.B. French forces have entered the town.C. French are going to land at the airport.D. Islamist militants are attacking the airport.24.Why did the French launch the military operation?A.To control Kidal airport.B. To protect the town.C. To protect the capital Bamako.D. To fight against Islamist militants.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25.Which of the following is TRUE about the immigration reform?A.It was proposed by a group of senators.B. Mr Obama had carried out the reform.C. Illegal immigrants would soon be given citizenship.D. The reform failed to improve the current system.26.According to Obama’s 2011 blueprint, how long would it take for illegal immigrants to gain citizenship?A.Eight years.B. Five years.C. Thirteen years.D. Eleven years. Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27.What is Lorraine Melvill’s business?A.Running a plastic surgery clinic.B. Arranging for surgery and safaris.C. Providing consultancy to local people.D. Organizing trips to UK and American.28.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news item?A.Local African clients helped keep her business going.B. Her clients were unable to pay her the money.C. Her business was affected by the global financial crisis.D. She still had as many European clients as before. Questions 29 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.29.What is the main idea of the news item?A.Foreign investment in unstable regions.B. BP’s presence in North Africa.C. Security concerns in risky countries.D. Protection for foreign oil workers.Questions 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.30.What is the main message of the news item?A.London attracts shoppers from all over the world.B. Most people in Nigeria live in poverty.C. Wealthier Nigerians become a big spender.D. People from the Middle East are the most wealthy.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN] Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.The Victorians had become addicted to speed and they wanted to go ever faster. Time was money and efficiency became (31)____ important. Although divisions of labour had been (32)____ by Adam Smith and illustrated by a pin factory in The Wealth of Nations in 1776, (33)____ could now become fully realised. This specialization of labour was in (34)____ contrast to the rural means of production, in (35)____ the family was the means of production, consumption and socialization. (36)____ greater speed came a greater need for industries and businesses to make more and make it quicker. Steam made this (37)____ and changed working life forever (38)____ were the days when work was (39)____ by natural forces: steam engines were servant (40)____ neither season nor sunshine. Factories had foremen and life became correspondingly more (41)____. The clocking-on machine was (42)____ in 1885 and time and motion studies to increase efficiency would be introduced only (43)____ twenty years later. (44)____ it was not all bad news. Agricultural incomes depended on variable harvests and weather. Factories provided (45)____ and predictable income, but long hours.Working life was becoming increasingly regulated, and the working (46)____ was reorganised to promote ever-greater efficiency. The old (47)____ St. Monday - when no work was done - was (48)____, work stopped around midday on Saturday and did not resume (49)____ Monday morning. A new division between “work” and “leisure” emerged, and this new block of weekend leisure time coincided with the development of spectator sports like cricket and football, and the (50)____ of music hall entertainment for the new working classes.31. A. increasingly B. surprisingly C. slowly D. obviously32. A. contributed B. informed C. spread D. conceived33. A. he B. it C. these D. those34. A. clear B. marked C. apparent D. firm35. A. that B. what C. where D. which 36. A. UponB. OverC. WithD. For37. A. possible B. practical C. worthwhile D. useful38. A. Passed B. Lost C. Gone D. Missed39. A. defined B. controlled C. limited D. dictated40. A. over B. on C. by D. to41. A. standard B. controlled C. difficult D. dreadful42. A. designed B. created C. invented D. bought43. A. some B. certain C. these D. those44. A. For B. But C. Consequently D. Accordingly45. A. safe B. good C. continuous D. secure46. A. week B. period C. pattern D. practice47. A. culture B. behaviour C. custom D. habit48. A. repair B. compensate C. mend D. moderate49. A. before B. until C. on D. after50. A. raise B. increase C. trend D. presentPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51.It is essential that he ________ all the facts first.A.is examiningB. will examineC. examinesD. examine52.Which of the following sentences expresses a future action?A.Lucy is continually finding fault with her sister.B. We are meeting the visitors after the performance.C. The coach is now crossing the Garden Bridge.D. I’m hoping that you’ll give us some advice.53.Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object complement?A.The front door remained locked.B. The boy looked disappointed.C. Nancy appeared worried.D. He seemed to have no money left.54.Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A.Physics is an important school subject.B. The Niagara Falls is in North America.C. The United States borders Canada.D. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.55.Which of the following sentences indicates POSSIBILITY?A.The moon cannot always be at the full.B. You cannot smoke inside the building.C. He cannot come today.D. She cannot play the piano.56.The boys in the family are old enough for ________.A.schoolsB. schoolC. the schoolD. the schools57.Which of the following italicized parts indicates a predicate-object relationship?A.He was reading Mary’s letter in the room.B. You can buy men’s shoes in this shop.C. Mrs. Black’s passport was lost.D. The enemy’s defeat brought the war to an end.58.Please pardon ________ you.A.my disturbingB. disturbing meC. to disturbD. that I disturb59.Which of the following tag questions is INCORRECT?A.Carry this parcel for me, will you?B. Nobody wants to go there, does he?C. Few people know him, don’t they?D. Everything is ready, isn’t it?60.Which of the following reflexive pronouns（反身代词）is used as an object?A.I spoke to the president himself.B. Frank is not quite himself today.C. Linda herself will play the violin.D. You must pull yourself together.61.The research team can handle ________ needs to be handled.A.wheneverB. whicheverC. whereverD. whatever62.Which of the following italicized parts modifies an adverb?A.I rather like my teacher.B. That was a very funny film.C. Do it right now.D. We walked about6 miles.63.When the sentence “They had made a mess of the house” is turned into passive voice, which of the following isCORRECT?A. A mess had been made in the house.B. A mess had been made by them.C. The house had been made a mess of.D. The house had been made a mess.64.Fool ________ Michael is, he could not have done such a thing.A.asB. whoC. thatD. like65.When the sentence “Shall I drive you to the airport first?” is turned into indirect speech, which of the following ismost appropriate?A.He agreed to drive me to the airport first.B. He offered to drive me to the airport first.C. He advised me to go to the airport first.D. He suggested that I drive to the airport first.66.The interviewers were impressed by the high calibre of the applicants for the job. The underlined part means________.A.criterionB. qualityC. qualificationD. level67.Her career has ________ a number of activities — composing, playing and acting.A.heldB. producedC. embracedD. combined68.The operation could ________ her life by two or three years.A.prolongB. increaseC. expandD. continue69.All her cousins and their children have fair hair. The underlined part means ________.A.fineB. darkC. thickD. light70.John always feels sluggish first thing in the morning. The underlined part means ________.A.sickB. inactiveC. dizzyD. drowsy71.The family of the victim had to endure a long wait before the case cane to trial. The underlined part means ________.A.tolerateB. keepC. faceD. hold72.The chief of surgery became committee chairman by virtue of ________.A.seniorityB. serviceC. ageD. rank73.He turned his back on them when they most needed him. The underlined part means ________.A.criticizedB. ignoredC. betrayedD. deceived74.Our school did not ________ for Christmas until mid-December.A.break outB. break downC. break upD. break in75.The flags in the stadium ________ in the wind.A.flappedB. movedC. shookD. stirred76.His mother retired early on account of poor health. The underlined part means ________.A.despiteB. withC. according toD. because of77.The whole country was in ________ over the result of the elections.A.suspensionB. suspenseC. suspendingD. suspender78.There is no conceivable reason why there should be any difficulty during the project. The underlined part can bereplaced by all the following EXCEPT ________.A.thinkableB. imaginableC. possibleD. observable79.The employers prepared, with all due ________ for a conference with the Trade Unions.A.cautionB. concernC. certaintyD. consideration80.Our experiment was conducted under optimal conditions. The underlined part means ________.A.perfectB. properC. possibleD. proposedPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT AAfter breakfast the boys wandered out into the play-ground. Here the day-boys were gradually assembling. They were sons of the local clergy, of the officers at the Depot, and of such manufacturers or men of business as the old town possessed. Presently a bell rang, and they all trooped into school. This consisted of a large, long room at opposite ends of which two under masters conducted the second and third forms, and of a smaller one, leading out of it, used by Mr. Watson, who taught the first form. To attach the preparatory to the senior school these three classes were known officially, on speech days and in reports, as upper, middle, and lower second. Philip was put in the last. The master, a red-faced man with a pleasant voice, was called Rice; he had a jolly manner with boys, and the time passed quickly. Philip was surprised when it was quarter to eleven and they were let out for ten minutes' rest.The whole school rushed noisily into the play-ground. The new boys were told to go into the middle, while the others stationed themselves along opposite walls. They began to play Pig in the Middle. The old boys ran from wall to wall while the new boys tried to catch them: when one was seized and the mystic words said - one, two, three, and a pig for me - he became a prisoner and, turning sides, helped to catch those who were still free. Philip saw a boy running past and tried to catch him, but his limp gave him no chance; and the runners, taking their opportunity, made straight for the ground he covered. Then one of them had the brilliant idea of imitating Philip’s clumsy run. Other boys saw it and began to lau gh; then they all copied the first; and they ran round Philip, limping grotesquely, screaming with shrill laughter. They lost their heads with the delight of their new amusement, and choked with helpless merriment. One of them tripped Philip up and he fell, heavily as he always fell, and cut his knee. They laughed all the louder when he got up. A boy pushed him from behind, and he would have fallen again if another had not caught him. The game was forgotten in the entertainment of Philip’s deformity. Philip was completely scared. He could not make out why they were laughing at him. His heart beat so that he could hardly breathe, and he was more frightened than he had ever been in his life. He stood still stupidly while the boys ran round him, mimicking and laughing; they shouted to him to try and catch them; but he did not move. He did not want them to see him run any more. He was using all his strength to prevent himself from crying.81. From the beginning of the passage we learn that ________.A. some pupils came from the local areaB. the school only accepted day-boysD. Philip’s class was part of the senior schoolC. the school had only three classes82. What was Philip’s reaction to his class?A. He thought class was too short.B. He found his class surprising.C. He seemed to have enjoyed it.D. He wanted to change class.83. In the game Philip lost his ground because ________.A. the game wasn’t fit for new boys like himB. the playground wasn’t big enough for the gameC. he did not know the rules of the gameD. he could not run as quickly as other boys84. What did the boys do after Philip lost his ground?A. They continued with the game.B. They stopped to make fun of him.C. They changed to another game.D. They stopped and went inside.85. How did Philip feel in the end?A. He was ashamed of himself.B. He was very nervous.C. He was really horrified.D. He felt himself stupid.TEXT BFor parents who send their kids off to college saying, “These will be the best years of your life,” it would be very appropri ate to add, “If you can handle the stress of college life.”Freshmen are showing up already stressed out, according to the latest research study that reported students’ emotional health levels at their lowest since the survey started in 1985. While in school, more students are working part-time and near-full-time jobs. At graduation, only 29 percent of seniors have jobs lined up.Pressure to excel often creates stress, and many students are not learning how to effectively handle this stress. Let me show five facts that I believe every college student should know about stress.First, stress can make smart people do stupid things. Stress causes what brain researchers call “cortical inhibition.” In simple terms, stress inhibits a part of the brain responsible for decision-making and reaction time and can adversely affect other mental abilities as well.Second, the human body doesn’t discriminate between a big stressful event and a little one. Any stressful experience will create about 1,400 biochemical events in your body. If any amount of stress is left unchecked, many things can occur within the body, including premature aging, impaired cognitive function and energy drain.Third, stress can become your new pattern. When you regularly experience negative feelings and high amounts of stress, your brain recognizes this as your normal state. This then becomes the new norm, or baseline for your emotional state.Fourth, stress can be controlled. Countless studies demonstrate that people can restructure their emotional state using emotion-refocusing techniques. These techniques help you recognize how you are feeling and shift to a more positive emotional, mental and physical state.One technique involves slowing your thoughts and focusing on your heartbeat, breathing slowly and deeply, and focusing on the positive feeling that you receive.Finally, stress can be lessened by loving what you study. Barbara Frederickson, a leading international authority on the importance of positive emotions, says humans are genetically programmed to seek positive emotions such as love and joy. It's suggested to choose a major or career path you love and enjoy. Otherwise, you could end up fighting against your own biology.86.The author cites the latest research study in order to show that ________.A.students are studying harder in collegeB. most students have part-time job nowC. stresscontinues to the time of graduation D. students only feel stressed while in school87.According to the passage, stress might cause all the following negative effects EXCEPT ________.A.socialB. mentalC. emotionalD. physical88.In the author’s opinion, stress can be controlled by ________.A.doing what you preferB. identifying your present emotional state firstC. finding a more positive feeling firstD. focusing on your emotional state89.According to the conte xt, what does “your own biology” mean in the last paragraph?A.Your current major.B. Your future job.C. Your future research.D. Your preference.90.Which of the following is the best as the title of the passage?A.Causes of Stress.B. Type of Stress. CollegeC. Life and Stress.D. Stress and ControlMethods.TEXT CFor anyone who doubts that the texting revolution is upon us, consider this: The average 13- to 17-year-old sends and receives 3,339 texts a month—more than 100 per day, according to the Nielsen Co., the media research firm. Adults are catching up. People from ages 45 to 54 sent and received 323 texts a month in the second quarter of 2010, up 75% from a year ago, Nielsen says.Behind the texting explosion is a fundamental shift in how we view our mobile devices. That they are phones is increasingly beside the point.Part of what's driving the texting surge among adults is the popularity of social media. Sites like Twitter, with postings of no more than 140 characters, are creating and reinforcing the habit of communicating in micro-bursts.Economics has much to do with texting’s popularity. Text messages cost carriers less than traditional mobile voice transmissions, and so they cost users less. Sprint Nextel has reconceived its Virgin Mobile brand to cater to heavy texters in a difficult economy. For $25 per month, users get unlimited texting, email, social networking and 300 talk minutes; for another $15, they get an additional 900 talk minutes. The name of the brand's new wireless plan: “Beyond Talk.”Texting’s rise over conversation is changing the way we interact, social scientists and researchers say. We are now inclined to text to relay difficult information. We stare at our phone when we want to avoid eye contact. Rather than make plans in advance, we engage in what research have named “micro-coo rdination”—”I’ll txt u in 10mins when I know wh/ restrnt.”Texting saves us time, but it steals from quiet reflection. “When people have a mobile device and have even a little extra ti me, they will communicate with someone in their life,” says Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project. And the phone conversation will never be completely obsolete. Deal makers and other professionals still spend much of the day on the phone. Researchers say people are more likely to use text-based communications at the preliminary stages of projects. The phone comes into play when there are multiple options to consider or important decisions to be made.91.At the beginning of the passage, the author uses figures for the purpose of ________.A.introductionB. comparisonC. explanationD. transition92.According to the context, which of the following is closest in meaning to “beside the point”?A.Unimportant.B. Unacknowledged.C. Underestimated.D. Undeniable.93.Which o f the following is NOT mentioned as a cause for texting’s popularity?A.Promotion of cheaper wireless packages.B. Increase in the number of adult texters.C. Redesign of mobile devices.D. Rise of social media.94.According to the passage, texting can help people to ________.A.face difficult situationsB. make appointments in advanceC. communicatewish strangers D. avoid awkward situations95.What is the passage mainly about?A.Texting’s popularity and effect.B. Role of texting in business.C. Preference to texting over thinking.D. Innovation of mobile devices.TEXT DThe healthy adolescent boy or girl likes to do the real things in life, to do the things that matter. He would rather be a pl umber’s mate and do a real job that requires doing than learn about hydrostatics sitting at a desk, without understanding what practical use they are going to be. A girl would rather look after the baby than learn about child care. Logically we should learn about things before doing them and that is presumably why the pundits enforce this in our educational system. But it is not the natural way-nor, I venture to think, the best way. The adolescent wants to do things first for only then does he appreciate the problems involved and want to learn more about them.They do these things better in primitive life, for there at puberty the boy joins his father in making canoes, patching huts, going out fishing or hunting. He is serving his apprenticeship in the actual accomplishments of life. It is not surprising that anthropologists(人类学家) find that the adolescents of primitive communities do not suffer from the same neurotic(神经质的) “difficulties” as those of civilized life. This is not, as some assume, because they are permitted more sexual freedom, but because they are given more natural outlets for their native interests and powers and are allowed to grow up freely into a full life of responsibility in the community.In the 19th century this was recognized in the apprenticeship system, which allowed the boy to go out with the master carpenter, or ploughman, to engage in the actual work of carpentry or roof-mending, and so to learn his trade. In some agricultural colleges at the present time young men have to do a year’s work on a farm before their theoretical training at college. The great advantage。
2014公共英语试题
2014公共英语试题一．单选201.A good ___is the first step to a good job.A educationB unitC textD subject2.If you thing getting a good certificate means getting a job, you are ___yourself.A keepingB havingC cheatingD doing3.All the stud ent in Mrs. Black’s class are working very hard in order to___ themselves in English.A expectB compareC improveD clean4.The teacher____ Tom’s homework with Mike’s and found little difference.A comparedB experiencedC accountD enjoy5.Please tell me the ___idea of your paper.A mainB bigC highD good6.The Chinese government has set up Dragon Boat Festival as a(n)___holiday.A bigB springC officialD universal7.Do you know why she looks so ___?She got high marks in the final examinations.A cheerfulB sadC angryD confused8.The whole composition is good ____some careless mistakes.A except forB except thatC exceptD except from9.New medicines are ____remarkable result in the treatment of cancer.A findingB requiringC solvingD producing10.The speaker____ for a moment ,and then began to answer the question.A shookB pausedC pressedD tripped11.She is so strange, she always tries to ____talking to me.A preferB protectC avoidD assure12.It is unnecessary for those who study hard to consider the ____of failing theexam.A dangerB warningC surpriseD possibility13.It was reported that the earthquake was the most____ to have struck that area in fifty years.A specialB powerfulC favoriteD exciting14.Friends and neighbors can be a good ____of support to families who are experiencing difficulty.A sourceB geniusC qualityD equipment15.Although we are of the same age ,we ____in height and weight.A varyB variousC differentD very16. She doesn't have the____to move that table alone.A. scheduleB. strengthC. teammateD. attitude17. The teacher____that we should do all the exercises by ourselves.A.tellsB. believesC. suggestsD. speaks18. We can visit you on Saturday or Sunday . Our plans are fairly _____.A. flexible B .possible C .impossible D .personal19. Modern music may have a _____ influence, as well as a positive (积极的) one on teenagers.A. goodB. poorC. niceD. negative20.It was only when I reread his poems recently _____ I began to appreciate their be auty.A. untilB. thatC. thenD. so二．选词填空（适当形式）10wound attempt prefer truth influence stroke communicate lonely accent fluent1.It was difficult to tell how many people had been ____in the earthquake.2.My parents would ____that I study law at university.3.They accept what is happening without ____to change it.4.Could you tell me the _____about it ?5.No one _____him as much as his father did in forming his personality(个性)6.She ____Tom’s face witj the tips of her fingers.7.I shall have a companion in the house because I feel so _____sometimes8.In the online classroom ,people _____with each other by writing.9.Ann speaks ____Japanese, as she has lived there for three years.10.She speaks Japanese with a Chinese _____这个主要复习的就是两册书所有的选词填空，注意形式哦，我就是没注意形式扣了一分！！！三．完型填空10Growing up is not always easy. When we face difficulties, a spirit of depending on _ 1 is more useful than crying for help. That’s what Hong Zhanhui’s story of growing from boy to man 2 family hardship tells us. Hong was born in 1982 in a poor family in Xihua County(县), Henan Province. When he was only 11, his father became badly ill and one day he came back with an unwanted baby 3 . A year later, Hong’s mother 4 home. She no longer wanted to live such a poor life and face her sick husband. So everything hard fell onto the young boy’s 5 : to take care of his father and the younger sister Chenchen, and to go on to study.Although his life was hard, Hong didn’t go away from his father and sister.He took several part-time jobs to 6 his family. He climbed tall trees to get birds’ eggs for his sister. He walked 2 hours at weekends to the m arket to 7 different things to sell around his school. A few years later, he studied at a college. To take care of Chenchen, he worked hard to 8 a room near his college for her, and sent her to school. After Hong’s story went 9 , he became a hero in people’s eyes. But Hong ___10___ offers from others. He said he felt encouraged by kind offers, but he could depend on his own work. Through his hard life, he has grown up from boy to man.1. A. parents B. friends C. yourself D. God ( )2. A. out of B. into C. without D. with ( )3. A. dog B. cat C. girl D. boy ( )4. A. left B. arrived C. went D. came ( )5. A. back B. shoulders C. head D. body ( )6. A. help B. save C. protect D. feed ( )7. A. make B. buy C. produce D. collect ( )8. A. build B. borrow C. rent D. share ( )9. A. public B. clear C. by D. far ( )10. A. accepted B. asked C. received D. refused四．阅读理解30When my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect(尊敬) elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States. I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive(敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry. In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience. However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them tofeel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didn‟t want to hear.After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don‟t respect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don‟t show my feelings through words.By Jack1. Jack brought the couple their food very fast because _______.A. the manager asked him to do soB. he respected the elderlyC. the couple wanted him to do soD. he wanted more pay2. When Jac k called the couple “elderly”, they became _______.A. nervousB. satisfiedC. unhappyD. excited3. In Jack‟s hometown, _______.A. people dislike being called “old”B. people are proud of being oldC. many people reach the age of seventy or eightyD. the elderly are the first to get food in restaurants4. After this experience, Jack _______.A. lost his job in the restaurantB. made friends with the coupleC. no longer respected the elderlyD. changed his way with older people5. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The more Jack explained, the angrier the couple got.B. Jack wanted to show his feelings through words after his experience.C. The manager went back to the table and apologized to the couple.D. From this experience, Jack learned more about American cultureStudents who date (约会）in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia. "Romantic relationships are a trademark ofadolescence ，but very few studies have examined how adolescents differ in the development of these relationships," said Pamela Orpinas ，study author and professor in the College of Public Health and head of the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior. Orpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires (调查表）about the students* academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had consistently the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school. "At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,'1 according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters. "Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker," Orpinas said, "when the couple break up. they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert (转移）attention from studying.” 4t Dating should not be cons idered a ceremony of growth in middle school，”Orpinas concluded.6.According to the passage, students who date in middle school may_____A. have poorer academic performancesB. be more likely to hurl othersC. enjoy better school livesD. are less likely to use alcohol and tobacco7.When doing his study, Orpinas_____.A. followed a group of students of 6th and 12th gradeB. completed a survey and a report each yearC. completed questionnaires about the students’ academic effortsD. found that the students’ study skills have connection with their frequency of dating8.Study skills may include the following behaviors and qualities Except_____A. being diligentB. bcing well organizedC. being kind and helpfulD. finishing assigned schoolwork9. What can possibly happen to the school couples after they break up?A. They don’t want to see each other any longer.B. Their attention to studying will be affected.C. They will miss their ex-partners sometimesD. They will think it，s reasonable Io get depressed.10.Orpinas’ attitude towards dating in middle school is_____A. supportiveB. positiveC. negativeD. indifferentUntil last summer I had a very comfortable life: winter vacations skiing and summer cruises. My parents spent a lot of money on a private school, so they could get me into a competitive middle school. Everything was about tomorrow, next year, my graduation. We never had to worry about today. Before last summer I never thought much about the people in the world who live day to day, every day, whose lives are controlled by poverty and hunger. Then I enrolled in a two-week intensive program. We lived in a “Tribal Village,” in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-central United States. I am a tribal member in Mozambique, a country of southeast Africa. Every meal, I make the fire for my family, and feel the flames lick up my nostrils as I blow to keep the fuel alive. I cook mush with vegetables. This is all my family is ever given. I feed the hen and three rabbits their dinner. I grow attached to the rabbits, even though I know I shouldn’t. I name them. I’m not getting enough to eat; it’s time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it’s a privileged child’s pain because I know I will soon be eating again. That’s not true for a lot of otherchildren around the world. Growing up comfortably in the U.S., I’ve never had to worry about my dinner, and even though this whole process was only a simulation, it changed my life. Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger. So I’ve become president of Roots and Shoots, a group working to improve local environments for people and animals. I’m also working to create a program at my high school called the “Safe Passage” trip to help young people in the Guatemala City dump. And I’ve got plans to do more. I'm often thinking of laboring in the hot sun and the millions who still do. Now, I try to live for today and stop worrying so much about the future. When I eat or feel full, I am grateful for this fortunate life and want to extend the same feeling to others. I believe in offering help to those who need it.11. What is true about the author before last summer?A. Her life was under great pressure.B. Her life was well-planned.C. She didn’t have to worry about the future.D. She had to worry about her dinner12.We can learn from the second paragraph that _______________.A. the author raised some rabbits as petsB. the author took part in a two-week program in AfricaC. the author had a very difficult life in the “Tribal Village”D. the author never thought about poor people after the program13. The author feel pain because ____________ .A. she is a privileged childB. she is not getting enough to eatC. she doesn’t want to kill the rabbitsD. she can’t go back to her regular life14. What does the underlined word “simulation” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?A. RealityB. ExperienceC. ImaginationD. Imitation15. What influence did the author’s experience in the “Tribal Village” have on her?A. It gave birth to a belief in helping others.B. It taught her to be grateful to her parents.C. It has made her life more comfortable.D. It inspired her to start two groups to help others.四．翻译201.一方面，汽车有用，可另一方面，它们也造成了污染。
2014年全国大学生英语竞赛复赛A类笔试真题答案
2014National English Competitionfor College Students(Level A-Final)参考答案及作文评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5CADCBSection B(10marks)6—8BDC9—10CA11—15CBDABSection C(5marks)16—20CBCDASection D(10marks)21.Admissions22.the best predictor23.East and West24.multiple-choice test 25.the best students26.A valid connection27.Rocky Mountain regions28.from either test 29.researchers30.proper coursesPart II Vocabulary,Grammar&Cultures(15marks)Section A(10marks)31—35ADBCA36—40DCBBDSection B(5marks)41—45DBDBCPart III Cloze(10marks)46.to47.world48.top49.cast50.nor51.prevented52.stunned53.scarcely54.around55.funPart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56—60FTFTFSection B(10marks)61—65FCDGASection C(10marks)ughter is primarily a social vocalization that binds people together.ughter was thirty times more frequent in social than solitary situations.ughter occurs almost exclusively at phrase breaks in speech.And speech has priority over laughter.69.To separate the effects of laughter from those of humor;to allow for the possibility that presumed effects of laughter or humor may come from the playful settings associated with these behaviors;to evaluate the uniqueness of laughter by contrasting it with other vocalizations.70.The root,the purpose(nature),and the meaning of laughter.Section D (10marks)71.response 72.mitigation measures 73.curb natural disasters 74.Human-made changes 75.wrongheaded policies Part V Translation (15marks)Section A (5marks)76.也许是因为我自小就熟悉的缘故吧，我最喜欢的乡间是约克郡山谷。
英语作文my final exam
英语作文my final exam全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Final ExamHey guys, guess what? I just finished my final exam and I can't wait to tell you all about it!So, the exam was super tough, like seriously tough. I had to study for weeks and weeks just to try and remember everything. But you know what? I actually think I did pretty well. I knew most of the answers and I even had some time left over at the end to double check my work.The exam had all sorts of questions on it. There were multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and even an essay question. I was a little scared about the essay question, but I just took a deep breath and started writing. I think I did a pretty good job on it, but who knows?I was so relieved when I finally handed in my exam paper. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Now all I have to do is wait for my grades to come back. I really hope I didwell, but even if I didn't, I know I tried my best and that's what counts, right?Anyway, I'm so glad the exam is over and I can finally relax. Now I just have to wait for summer break to start!篇2Oh my gosh, my final exams are finally over! It was a tough journey but I made it through. Let me tell you all about it.First of all, I had to study sooo hard for all my subjects. I had to review all the lessons, do practice worksheets, and ask my teachers lots of questions. It was a lot of work but I knew I had to do my best to pass the exams.The exams themselves were super nerve-wracking. I had to sit in a big hall with lots of other students, and the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. I had to answer so many questions in a limited amount of time, and some of them were really tricky. But I tried my best and stayed focused the whole time.After the exams were over, I felt a huge sense of relief. I knew I had worked hard and done my best, so now all I could do waswait for the results. I was so anxious to find out how I did, but I tried to stay positive and not stress too much.Finally, the day of the results came and I was so nervous. When I saw my grades, I was so happy because I passed all my exams with flying colors! I couldn't believe it, I was so proud of myself.In the end, all the hard work and stress was worth it. I learned that I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it. I can't wait for the next challenge that comes my way!篇3Alrighty, here we go! My final exam was like, totallynerve-wracking, you guys! I mean, we've been studying super hard all year long and this exam was like, the ultimate test of everything we learned.First off, I gotta say, I was sooooo relieved when I finally sat down in my seat and the teacher handed out the exam papers. I mean, I was like, "Alright, let's do this!" But then I looked at the questions and was like, "Whoa, this is serious stuff." There were like, all these math problems and tricky English grammar questions.I tried my best to stay calm and focused, but man, it was tough. The clock was ticking and I could feel the pressure building up. I just kept telling myself, "You got this, you studied hard, you can do it!" And somehow, I managed to get through all the questions.When the time was up and I had to hand in my paper, I felt a mix of relief and anxiety. I mean, I knew I did my best, but you never know how these things will turn out, right?Now, I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Whatever happens, though, I know I put in the work and gave it my all. And hey, that's all anyone can ask for, right? Bring it on, final exams!篇4Oh my gosh, the final exam is finally over! I can't believe I survived it. It was like the biggest test ever. I studied so hard and I'm so glad it's all done now. Phew!The exam was super long and kind of hard too. There were all these questions that I had to answer. Some of them were easy peasy, but others made my brain hurt. I had to remember so much stuff from all the things we learned this year. It was like a big ol' brain workout.I was so nervous before the exam. I kept thinking, "What if I forget everything?" But I took a bunch of deep breaths and told myself, "You got this!" And guess what? I totally rocked it! Well, at least I think I did. I hope so, anyway.After the exam, I was so relieved. I felt like a big weight was lifted off my shoulders. I could finally relax and not have to stress about studying anymore. It was the best feeling ever.Now that the final exam is over, I can't wait for summer break. I'm gonna sleep in, hang out with my friends, and just have a good time. But before all that, I gotta wait for my exam results. I hope I did well. Fingers crossed!Overall, the final exam was tough, but I did my best. I'm proud of myself for working hard and getting through it. And now, it's time to chill out and enjoy the rest of the school year. Yippee!篇5Yo yo! Today I wanna talk about my final exam. It was super intense, but I survived! This exam was like the boss level in a video game, but instead of defeating a monster, I had to defeat all those tricky questions.First off, I gotta say that I was so nervous before the exam. I spent hours studying and reviewing all my notes. I had my lucky pencil and eraser with me, ready to conquer the test. When the teacher said "Pencils up, begin!" I felt like I was in a race against time.The exam had different sections like math, English, science, and even some history questions. I had to remember all those formulas and spellings, and I swear my brain was about to explode! But hey, I didn't give up. I kept on going, trying my best on every single question.There were some questions that were so tricky, I almost wanted to give up. But then I remembered all the hard work I put into studying, and I told myself, "I got this!" And you know what?I did! When I finally reached the last question, I felt like a superhero who just saved the day.After the exam, I was so relieved. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I knew I gave it my all, and that's all that matters. Now, I just have to wait for the results and see how I did.Final exams may be tough, but they make me feel like a warrior fighting a battle. And at the end of the day, I know I can always count on myself to come out victorious. Bring it on, final exams! I'm ready for you!篇6Title: My Final ExamOh my goodness, my final exam is finally here! I have been studying so hard for this moment and now it's time to show everything I have learned. I woke up early in the morning, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness in my tummy.I quickly got dressed, had my breakfast, and packed all my stationery items - pencils, pens, erasers, ruler, and calculator. I even brought a water bottle and some snacks to keep me energized during the exam.As soon as the bell rang, I walked into the exam room with all my classmates. The atmosphere was tense but I tried to stay calm and focused. The exam paper was handed out and I carefully read through each question. Some of them were easy, while others required a bit more thinking.I worked through the paper, answering each question to the best of my ability. I double-checked my answers and made sure to write neatly so the examiner could easily read them. Time seemed to fly by and before I knew it, the exam was over.I handed in my paper and walked out of the exam room feeling relieved. I had done my best and now all I could do was wait for the results. I hoped that all my hard work would pay off and I would get a good grade.Now, all I can do is relax and wait for the results. I'm proud of myself for working so hard and giving it my all. I can't wait to see how I did on my final exam!。
2014级硕士研究生英语在线测试(体验版)正确答案完整版
PART 1 (10 points)Directions: In this part of the test, there are 20 incomplete sentences. For each sentence, please choose one from the four choices given that can best complete its meaning.题目1Economists have long focused on the concept of education as an investment that, on average, _______ well over the long term, for both individual students and society as a whole.选择一项：pays offpays formakes upmakes for题目2One of the most sincere forms of respect is _______ listening to what another has to say.选择一项：finallyvirtuallydailyactually题目3What the mass media offers is not popular art, but entertainment which is intended to be _______ like food, forgotten, and replaced by a new dish.选择一项：paidconsumedexpendedspent题目4While time spent online can be hugely productive, compulsive Internet use can _______ daily life, work, and relationships.选择一项：makes fortake upinterfere withbreak through题目5Universities, employers and professional bodies all _______ the need for effective engineers to have skills in management and business.选择一项：admitaccreditacquaintacknowledge题目6In modern times, a handful of technological wonders that started out as novelties, have become _______ to our daily routines.选择一项：indispensableliablecompatiblevulnerable题目7Water purification is the _______ of contaminants from raw water to produce drinking water that is pure enough for human consumption or for industrial use.选择一项：removaldismissaldeparturerefusal题目8Most new technologies, with the exception of those associated with weaponry, have had hugely________ effects for most people extending our capabilities and indeed our lives to an extent that our ancestors could not have imagined.选择一项：beneficialurgentformalharmful题目9For many people, an important aspect of overcoming Internet and computer addiction is to find _______ ways to handle these difficult feelings.选择一项：renewablealternativepermanentchangeable题目10In many cases, what we say is less important than how we say it or the other _______ signals we send out, such as eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, and gesture.选择一项：warningnonverbaloralelectronic题目11Electronic files are replacing ________ filing cabinets, and intelligent facsimile and copying machines are appearing together with a variety of printers able to print anything from letter-quality characters to four color diagrams.选择一项：considerateconversationalconsequentconventional题目12Some people may be required to work shifts or excessive hours, whilst others feel they simply cannot _______ targets they see as unrealistic.选择一项：obtainacquiremeetcomplete题目13Of course, music can be distracting if it's too loud or too jarring, or if it _______ for our attention with what we're trying to do.选择一项：preachesappliescompetesinquires题目14Most studies on innovation have shown that it is often more difficult for large corporations to _______ the same level of creativity and freedom as start-ups.选择一项：sustainmaintainrefraincontain题目15From primitive developments such as the wheel and paper to today's high-tech gadgets, there's certainly no _______ of impressive developments that have changed the way we live and work. 选择一项：senseuseshortagematter题目16It's true that humanity has seen a ________ of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.选择一项：pairsuccessionlinefraction题目17Whether its checking the weather, e-mail, or bank account, smartphones have made mobile connectivity so _______ that today’s younger generations seem much more“addicted” to their smartphones.选择一项：feasiblevisibleimaginableaccessible题目18Email, blogs, social networks, instant messaging, and message boards allow for both public and _______ communication about any topic.选择一项：wordlessconfidentialverbalanonymous题目19There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are _______ the power of our will.选择一项：throughbeyondbyoff题目20Engineers may help produce guided missiles, industrial robots, or _______ limbs for the physically handicapped.选择一项：artisticauthenticarticulateartificialPART 2 (5 points)Directions: In this part of the test, there are 10 sentences which have been divided into five fragments. Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.题目21Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.the two influenza researcherswhose work has triggered a far-reaching debateon the limits of scientific freedomcould hardly have handledtheir publicity more differently题目22Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.another reason for studying managementis the reality that for most of you,once you graduate from collegeand begin your careeryou will either manage or be managed题目23Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.the team then comparedits measured rate withthose from more recent eras to conclude thatthe universe’s expansion wasslowing at that time题目24Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.we always try to havea strong global dimension in our research and development,and our scientists see internationalcooperation as an integralpart of our modern research community题目25Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.from a functional perspective, the role ofa materials scientist is to develop or synthesizenew materials, whereas a materials engineeris called upon to create new products or systemsusing existing materials题目Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.the measurements so far lendsupport to the leading theory thatdark energy is a natural propertyof empty space:the more the universe expands, the stronger dark energy becomes题目Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.detecting the presence of populationsof rare and threatened animal speciesis a challenge for conservation planners and managersespecially in habitats like lakes and riverswhere an animal leaves little or no macroscopic trace题目Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.other theories posit thatdark energy is a temporaryphenomenon like inflation,and that matter’s gravitational pull will one day take overand temper the universe’s growth spurt题目Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.but as the universe got larger andmatter got more diluted,scientists believe something beganpressing the gas pedal again, causingexpansion to accelerate once more题目Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.the more familiar an engineer or scientist iswith the various characteristicsas well as processing techniques of materialsthe more proficient and confident he or she will bein making judicious materials choices based on these criteria题目PART 3 (5 points)Directions: In this part of the test, you have 5 paragraphs given in wrong order. Please re-organize these paragraphs by dragging them with your mouse so that they make a coherent text. The third paragraph has already been correctly marked for you.PART 4 (10 points)Directions: In this part of the test, there is a passage with 10 blanks. For each blank, please choose ONE word or phrase from the list below by dragging it with the mouse to complete the passage.。
2014年全国大学生英语竞赛复赛D类笔试真题答案
2014National English Competitionfor College Students(Level D-Final)参考答案及评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5BDCADSection B(10marks)6—10ABCCD11—15ABDCBSection C(5marks)16—20DACBDSection D(10marks)21.increasingly22.shutting themselves away23.individualistic24.would rather 25.retreated to26.socialize/socialise27.phenomenon28.spacious 29.prosperity30.contributed toPart II Vocabulary,Grammar and Culture(15marks)Section A(10marks)31—35ACABD36—40CDBBASection B(5marks)41—45DCABCPart III Cloze(10marks)46.noticeable47.weather48.of49.other50.contributing51.but52.mysterious53.like54.national55.interconnectionPart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56—60TTFFFSection B(10marks)61—65CEGBASection C(10marks)66.How plagiarism has been changed by the Internet.67.A lot of information can be found easily on the Internet.68.It reminds us that the words inside it belong to someone else.69.Because there is so much work on the Internet.70.You will know if the work you submit is really yours.Section D(10marks)71.deserts72.dried-up73.clean drinking water74.Green Belt75.ecological stress1--Part V Translation (15marks)I (5marks)瑞典和瑞士这两个欧洲国家常常被中国人搞混淆了。
2014公共英语试题
2014公共英语试题一．单选201.A good ___is the first step to a good job.A educationB unitC textD subject2.If you thing getting a good certificate means getting a job, you are ___yourself.A keepingB havingC cheatingD doing3.All the stud ent in Mrs. Black’s class are working very hard in order to___ themselves in English.A expectB compareC improveD clean4.The teacher____ Tom’s homework with Mike’s and found little difference.A comparedB experiencedC accountD enjoy5.Please tell me the ___idea of your paper.A mainB bigC highD good6.The Chinese government has set up Dragon Boat Festival as a(n)___holiday.A bigB springC officialD universal7.Do you know why she looks so ___?She got high marks in the final examinations.A cheerfulB sadC angryD confused8.The whole composition is good ____some careless mistakes.A except forB except thatC exceptD except from9.New medicines are ____remarkable result in the treatment of cancer.A findingB requiringC solvingD producing10.The speaker____ for a moment ,and then began to answer the question.A shookB pausedC pressedD tripped11.She is so strange, she always tries to ____talking to me.A preferB protectC avoidD assure12.It is unnecessary for those who study hard to consider the ____of failing theexam.A dangerB warningC surpriseD possibility13.It was reported that the earthquake was the most____ to have struck that area in fifty years.A specialB powerfulC favoriteD exciting14.Friends and neighbors can be a good ____of support to families who are experiencing difficulty.A sourceB geniusC qualityD equipment15.Although we are of the same age ,we ____in height and weight.A varyB variousC differentD very16. She doesn't have the____to move that table alone.A. scheduleB. strengthC. teammateD. attitude17. The teacher____that we should do all the exercises by ourselves.A.tellsB. believesC. suggestsD. speaks18. We can visit you on Saturday or Sunday . Our plans are fairly _____.A. flexible B .possible C .impossible D .personal19. Modern music may have a _____ influence, as well as a positive (积极的) one on teenagers.A. goodB. poorC. niceD. negative20.It was only when I reread his poems recently _____ I began to appreciate their be auty.A. untilB. thatC. thenD. so二．选词填空（适当形式）10wound attempt prefer truth influence stroke communicate lonely accent fluent1.It was difficult to tell how many people had been ____in the earthquake.2.My parents would ____that I study law at university.3.They accept what is happening without ____to change it.4.Could you tell me the _____about it ?5.No one _____him as much as his father did in forming his personality(个性)6.She ____Tom’s face witj the tips of her fingers.7.I shall have a companion in the house because I feel so _____sometimes8.In the online classroom ,people _____with each other by writing.9.Ann speaks ____Japanese, as she has lived there for three years.10.She speaks Japanese with a Chinese _____这个主要复习的就是两册书所有的选词填空，注意形式哦，我就是没注意形式扣了一分！！！三．完型填空10Growing up is not always easy. When we face difficulties, a spirit of depending on _ 1 is more useful than crying for help. That’s what Hong Zhanhui’s story of gr owing from boy to man 2 family hardship tells us. Hong was born in 1982 in a poor family in Xihua County(县), Henan Province. When he was only 11, his father became badly ill and one day he came back with an unwanted baby 3 . A year later, Hong’s mother 4 home. She no longer wanted to live such a poor life and face her sick husband. So everything hard fell onto the young boy’s 5 : to take care of his father and the younger sister Chenchen, and to go on to study.Although his life was har d, Hong didn’t go away from his father and sister.He took several part-time jobs to 6 his family. He climbed tall trees to get birds’ eggs for his sister. He walked 2 hours at weekends to the market to 7 different things to sell around his school. A few years later, he studied at a college. To take care of Chenchen, he worked hard to 8 a room near his college for her, and sent her to school. After Hong’s story went 9 , he became a hero in people’s eyes. But Hong ___10___ offers from others. He said he felt encouraged by kind offers, but he could depend on his own work. Through his hard life, he has grown up from boy to man.1. A. parents B. friends C. yourself D. God ( )2. A. out of B. into C. without D. with ( )3. A. dog B. cat C. girl D. boy ( )4. A. left B. arrived C. went D. came ( )5. A. back B. shoulders C. head D. body ( )6. A. help B. save C. protect D. feed ( )7. A. make B. buy C. produce D. collect ( )8. A. build B. borrow C. rent D. share ( )9. A. public B. clear C. by D. far ( )10. A. accepted B. asked C. received D. refused四．阅读理解30When my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect(尊敬) elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States. I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive(敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry. In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience. However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them tofeel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didn‟t want to hear.After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don‟t respect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don‟t show my feelings through words.By Jack1. Jack brought the couple their food very fast because _______.A. the manager asked him to do soB. he respected the elderlyC. the couple wanted him to do soD. he wanted more pay2. When Jack called the couple “elderly”, they became _______.A. nervousB. satisfiedC. unhappyD. excited3. In Jack‟s hometown, _______.A. people dislike being called “old”B. people are proud of being oldC. many people reach the age of seventy or eightyD. the elderly are the first to get food in restaurants4. After this experience, Jack _______.A. lost his job in the restaurantB. made friends with the coupleC. no longer respected the elderlyD. changed his way with older people5. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The more Jack explained, the angrier the couple got.B. Jack wanted to show his feelings through words after his experience.C. The manager went back to the table and apologized to the couple.D. From this experience, Jack learned more about American cultureStudents who date (约会）in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia. "Romantic relationships are a trademark ofadolescence ，but very few studies have examined how adolescents differ in the development of these relationships," said Pamela Orpinas ，study author and professor in the College of Public Health and head of the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior. Orpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires (调查表）about the students* academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had consistently the best study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school. "At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,'1 according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters. "Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complications of dating a co-worker," Orpinas said, "when the couple break up. they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and divert (转移）attention from studying.” 4t Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school，”Orpinas concluded.6.According to the passage, students who date in middle school may_____A. have poorer academic performancesB. be more likely to hurl othersC. enjoy better school livesD. are less likely to use alcohol and tobacco7.When doing his study, Orpinas_____.A. followed a group of students of 6th and 12th gradeB. completed a survey and a report each yearC. completed questionnaires about the students’ academic effortsD. found that the students’ study skills have connection with their frequency of dating8.Study skills may include the following behaviors and qualities Except_____A. being diligentB. bcing well organizedC. being kind and helpfulD. finishing assigned schoolwork9. What can possibly happen to the school couples after they break up?A. They don’t want to see each other any longer.B. Their attention to studying will be affected.C. They will miss their ex-partners sometimesD. They will think it，s reasonable Io get depressed.10.Orpinas’ attitude towards dating in middle school is_____A. supportiveB. positiveC. negativeD. indifferentUntil last summer I had a very comfortable life: winter vacations skiing and summer cruises. My parents spent a lot of money on a private school, so they could get me into a competitive middle school. Everything was about tomorrow, next year, my graduation. We never had to worry about today. Before last summer I never thought much about the people in the world who live day to day, every day, whose lives are controlled by poverty and hunger. Then I enrolled in a two-week intensive program. We lived in a “Tribal Village,” in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-central United States. I am a tribal member in Mozambique, a country of southeast Africa. Every meal, I make the fire for my family, and feel the flames lick up my nostrils as I blow to keep the fuel alive. I cook mush with vegetables. This is all my family is ever given. I feed the hen and three rabbits their dinner. I grow attached to the rabbits, even though I know I shouldn’t. I name them. I’m not getting enough to eat; it’s time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it’s a privileged child’s pain because I know I will soon be eating again. That’s not true for a lot of otherchildren around the world. Growing up comfortably in the U.S., I’ve never had to worry about my dinner, and even though this whole process was only a simulation, it changed my life. Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger. So I’ve become president of Roots and Shoots, a group working to improve local environments for people and animals. I’m also working to create a program at my high school called the “Safe Passage” trip to help young people in the Guatemala City dump. And I’ve got plans to do more. I'm often thinking of laboring in the hot sun and the millions who still do. Now, I try to live for today and stop worrying so much about the future. When I eat or feel full, I am grateful for this fortunate life and want to extend the same feeling to others. I believe in offering help to those who need it.11. What is true about the author before last summer?A. Her life was under great pressure.B. Her life was well-planned.C. She didn’t have to worry about the future.D. She had to worry about her dinner12.We can learn from the second paragraph that _______________.A. the author raised some rabbits as petsB. the author took part in a two-week program in AfricaC. the author had a very difficult life in the “Tribal Village”D. the author never thought about poor people after the program13. The author feel pain because ____________ .A. she is a privileged childB. she is not getting enough to eatC. she doesn’t want to kill the rabbitsD. she can’t go back to her regular life14. What does the underlined word “simulation” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?A. RealityB. ExperienceC. ImaginationD. Imitation15. What influence did the author’s experience in the “Tribal Village” have on her?A. It gave birth to a belief in helping others.B. It taught her to be grateful to her parents.C. It has made her life more comfortable.D. It inspired her to start two groups to help others.四．翻译201.一方面，汽车有用，可另一方面，它们也造成了污染。
同等学力人员申请硕士学位英语真题及答案
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Part I Oral Communication (10 points)Section ADirections: In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A,B and C, taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Dialogue OneA. They had been in there for about 5 minutesB. It's the other man I'm talking aboutC. I thought you said there were three menBurney: There were two men, I think. No, three. They ran into the bank and the one with the gun，the tall one, he runs up to the window, and starts shouting something, I don't know, "Give me all your money" and the other one -Police officer:_____1______?Burney: No, there were two men and a girl. _____2_____the one carrying the suitcase, well, he goes up to the other guy -Police officer: The one with the gun?Burney: Yes, and he opens the suitcase and the cashier, well, she - well, all the other people behind the window - they hand over piles of money and two men put it into the suitcase and they run out. It was l:35.________3______ Dialogue TwoA. I like a good storyB. They still make movies like thatC. People today don't like thatSpeaker A: I like watching old l movies and I think they are the best.Speaker B: I agree with you, even though they're in black and white. I think a good story is more important than color.Speaker A: And there was no violence in old movies.Speaker B: No, there wasn't._______4_______Speaker A: They like lots of action.Speaker B: _____5______Speaker A: I like to see actors who are like real people.Speaker B: Like real people with real problems.Speaker A: ___6____Speaker B: Yes, but they never make much money.Section BDirections: In this section there is one incomplete interview which has four blanks and four choices A, B, C and D, taken from the interview. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the interview and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.A. I do a lot of research on the Internet tooB. I document everythingC. Of course they mail their friends endlesslyD. I do a lot of my shopping on the net nowInterviewer: Ms. Chen, can you tell us which pieces of technology are important to you?Interviewee: Three things: my Sharp laptop; myiphone5; and my Olympus digital camera.____7____: the kids, art, buildings, clothes, scenes that catch my eye as I walk past.Interviewer: What do you use your computer for?Interviewee: Well, I send emails all the time. But I do a lot of my design work on screen now and I can send my ideas straight to directors and producers. _____8______- there are some fantastic sites around now.Interviewer: Who uses the computer at home?Interviewee: The kids use the computer all the time at home._____9_____ - and on top of that they're always texting on their mobile phones! They play computer games when they think I or their father aren't looking! They don't like doing homework, of course, but there are some really good revision sites on the Internet. _____10_____- 15 minutes for a whole supermarket "visit"! That feels really good.Part ⅡVocabulary (10 points)Directions: In this part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.11. Now and in the future, we will live as free people, not in fear and never at the mercy of any foreign powers.A. in the interest ofB. under the control ofC .for the sake of D. at the cost of12. Public acceptance of rabbit as an economical source of protein depends how aggressively producers market it.A. vigorouslyB. effectivelyC. efficientlyD. rigorously13. Many New England communities do not permit the construction of a “modernist”building, lest it alter their overall architectural integrity.A. in case thatB. in spite thatC. for fear thatD. in order that14. Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of what is conceived to be reality.A. imaginationB. impressionC. presentationD. expression15. Television commercial have been under constant scrutiny for the last few years.A. pressureB. reflectionC. examinationD. attack16. The mayor has spent a handsome amount of time in his last tern working to bring down the tax rate.A. sufficientB. plentyC. considerableD. moderate17. His poor performance may be attributed to the lack of motivation.A. caused byB. focused onC. taken forD. viewed as18. The new cut in interest rate is meant to promote domestic investment.A. encourageB. obtainC. publicizeD. advertise19. Conditions for the growth of this plant are optimum in early summer.A. most acceptableB. most expressiveC. most favoriteD. most desirable20. She often says her greatest happiness consists in helping the disadvantaged children.A. is proportionate toB. is composed ofC. lies inD. relies onPart III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneOf all the lessons taught by the financial crisis, the most personal has been that Americans aren’t so good at money-management. We take out home loans we can't afford. We run up sky-high credit-card debt. We don't save nearly enough for retirement.In response, supporters of financial-literacy education are moving with renewed enthusiasm. School districts in states such as New Jersey and Illinois are adding money-management courses to their curriculums. The Treasury and Education departments are sending lesson plans to high schools and encouraging students to compete in the National Financial Capability Challenge that begins in March.Students with top scores on that exam will receive certificates -but chances for long-term benefits are slim. As it turns out, there is little evidence that traditional efforts to boost financial know-how help students make better decisions outside the classroom. Even as the financial-literacy movement has gained steam over the past decade, scores have been falling on tests that measure how well students learn about things such as budgeting, credit cards, insurance and investments. A recent survey of college students conducted for the Jump Start Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy found that students who'd had a personal-finance or money-management course in high school scored no better than those who hadn't."We need to figure out how to do this the right way," says Lewis Mandell, a professor at the University of Washington who after 15 years of studying financial-literacy programs has come to the conclusion that current methods don't work. A growing number of researchers and educators agree that a more radical approach is needed. They advocate starting financial education a lot earlier than high school, putting real money and spending decisions into kids' hands and talking openly about thee motions and social influences tied to how we spend.Other initiatives are tacking such real-world issues as the commercial and social pressures that affect purchasing decisions. Why exactly do you want those expensive brand-name shoes so badly? "It takes confidence to take a standand to think differently," says JerooBillimoria ,founder of Aflatoun, a nonprofit whose curriculum, used in more than 30 countries ,aims to help kids get a leg up in their financial lives .”“This goes beyond money and savings"21. The financial-literacy education is intended to________.A. help Americans to overcome the financial crisisB. enable Americans to manage money wiselyC. increase Americans' awareness of the financial crisisD. renew Americans' enthusiasm about money-management22. According to the author, the National Financial Capability Challenge will be_______.A. well-receivedB. costlyC. rewardingD. ineffective23.Bysaying that "the financial-literacy movement has gained steam"(Para .3) ,the author means that the movement______.A. has gone through financial difficultiesB. has received much criticismC. has been regarded as imaginativeD. has been more and more popular24. Lewis Mandell suggests that we should figure out how to ________.A. help students score better in money-management coursesB. improve the social awareness of financial educationC. carry out financial-literacy education properlyD. manage money in a more efficient way25. Jeroo Billimoria is most likely to agree that commercial and social pressures make one's purchasing decisions________.A. difficultB. feasibleC. unwiseD. acceptablePassage TwoCheating is nothing new, but today, educators and administrators are finding that instances of academic dishonesty on the part of students have become more frequent -and are less likely to be punished - than in the past. Cheating appears to have gained acceptance among good and poor students alike.Why is student cheating on the rise? No one really knows .Some blame the trend on a general loosening of moral values among today's youth. Others have attributed increased cheating to the fact that today's youth are far more pragmatic(实用主义的)than their more idealistic predecessors. Whereas in the late sixties and early seventies，students were filled with visions about changing the world，today’s students feel great pressure to conform and succeed. In interviews with students at high schools and colleges around the country, both young men and women said that cheating had become easy. Some suggested they did it out of spite for teachers they did not respect. Others looked at it as a game. Only if they were caught, some said, would they feel guilty."People are competitive," said a second-year college student named Anna, from Chicago. There's an underlying fear. If you don't do well, your life is going to be ruined. The pressure is not only form parents and friends but from oneself .To achieve .To succeed. It’s almost as though we have to outdo other people to achieve our own goals,Edward Wynne, a magazine editor, blames the rise in academic dishonesty on the schools. He claims that administrators and teachers have been too hesitant to take action .Dwight Huber, chairman of the Englishdepartment at Amarillo .sees the matter differently, blaming the rise in cheating on the way students are evaluated. "I would cheat if I felt I was being cheated," Mr. Huber said. He feels that as long as teachers gives short-answer tests rather than essay questions and rate students by the number of facts they can memorize rather than by how well they can put information together, students will try to beat the system. "The concept of cheating is based on the false assumption that the system is legitimate and there is something wrong with the individual who are doing it," he said. "That's too easy an answer. We've got to start looking at the system."26. Educators are finding that students who cheat_______.A. are not only those academically weakB. tend to be dishonest in later yearsC. are more likely to be punished than beforeD. have poor academic records27. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Reform in the testing system will eliminate cheating.B. Punishment is an effective method to stop cheating.C. Students' cheating has deep social roots.D. Students do not cheat on essay tests.28. Which of the following points of view would Mr. Huber agree with ?A. Cheating would be reduced through an educational reform.B. Students who cheat should be expelled from school.C. Punishment for cheaters should be severe in this country.D. Parents must take responsibility for the rise in cheating.29. The expression "the individuals" (the last paragraph) refers to ________A. school administratorsB. students who cheatC. parentsD. teachers30. The passage mainly discusses_______A: ways to eliminate academic dishonestyB: factors leading to academic dishonestyC: the decline of moral standards of today's youthD: people's tolerance of students' cheatingPassage ThreeLast week, I read a story about a 34-year-old British woman who is extremely afraid of metal forks. She's been using plastic ones for 17 years because the sound of a fork rubbing against a plate gives her a panic attack.Strange, right? But she's not alone. While popular phobias(恐惧症) about snakes and spiders might get all of the attention, there are a wide variety of not-so-obvious horrors that make people nervous.While some phobias might seem a bit silly, they can cause serious emotional distress. My co-worker Magda is terrified of pigeons, a phobia that is taking over her life. She won't walk in certain parts of the city and runs screaming from the subway when one of these "rats with wings" finds its way onto the platform. Another friend isdisgusted with cheese. Once I saw her run away from a slice of it. So where does an irrational fear of cheese come from?Are phobias something we inherit from our genes or do we acquire these unusual anxieties over time?Ever since I can remember I have been unreasonably frightened of elevators. There was no terrible childhood experience and I am fine with confined spaces, but something about elevators makes me nervous. And so, when my boyfriend and I found ourselves strapped in an elevator last year - because these sorts of things always happen eventually- I was anticipating the worst.While he gave me a suggestive eyebrow raise and proposed we "take advantage of the situation," I began screaming uncontrollably. I was far from turned on by the whole facing my worst nightmare thing.However, after the fear subsided(消退)I realized that, yes, this was my greatest fear come true, and yet - it wasn't all that bad. Nervous and inconvenient maybe, but terrifying? Not so much.Liberating yourself from a deep-seated phobia can be a long and difficult process, but sometimes it can be as simple as confronting it head on.31. The 34-year-old British woman is extremely afraid of metal forks becauseA. she has never used them beforeB. she has been injured by them beforeC. she couldn't bear their sound on plateD. she is afraid that they may hurt her32. The phrase "rats with wings" (Para. 3) refers to______A. strange birdsB. pigeonsC. devilsD. exotic rats33. The author's fear of elevators is the result of_______A. her phobia for no reasonB. her nervousness of being aloneC. her dislike of being in closed spacesD. her terrible experience34. After the fear subsided, the author realized that______A. her boyfriend's help was importantB. she could have had a good time with her boyfriendC. an elevator ride could be excitingD. it was not as horrible as she had thought35. The purpose for the author to share her experience is to_______A. illustrate conquering a fear can be difficultB. encourage people to overcome their fearsC. introduce what strange fears people haveD. explain why people have strange fearsPassage FourThe American public's obsession with dieting has led to one of the most dangerous health misconceptions of all times. Many television ads, movies, magazine articles, and diet-food product labels would have consumers believe that carbohydrates (碳水化合物) are bad for the human body and that those who eat them will quickly becomeoverweight. We are advised to avoid foods such as potatoes, rice and white bread and opt for meats and vegetables instead. Some companies promote this idea to encourage consumers to buy their "carb-free" food products. But the truth is, the human body needs carbohydrates to function properly, and a body that relies on carbohydrates but is exhausted of this dietary element is not in good shape after all.Most foods that we consume on a daily basis like potatoes and rice are loaded with carbohydrates. Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates have many health benefits some fight diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and others help to prevent cancer and stroke. Cutting these foods out of your diet may deprive your body of the many health benefits of carbohydrates.One of the best benefits of carbohydrates is their ability to help to maintain the health of our organs, tissues, and cells. Scientific studies have shown that one type of carbohydrate called fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. Carbohydrates also contain antioxidants (抗氧化剂) , which protect the body's cells from harmful particles with the potential to cause cancer.This does not mean that the human body can survive on a diet composed entirely of carbohydrates. We also need certain percentages of proteins and fats to maintain healthy bodies. But carbohydrates certainly should not be avoided altogether. In fact, the food pyramid, the recommended basis of a healthy diet, shows that a person should consume six to eleven servings of breads and grains, as well as three to four servings each off ruits and vegetables - all carbohydrate-containing foods. It is easy to see why cutting carbohydrates out of a person's diet is not a good idea.The only way to know what is truly healthy for your own body is to talk to a nutritionist or dietician, who can help you choose foods that are right for you as well as guide you toward a proper exercise program forweight loss, or muscle gain. These professionals will never tell you to cut out carbohydrates entirely! The bottom line: listen to the experts, not the advertisers!36. As is used in Paragraph l, the word "exhausted" most possibly means______A. derivedB. deprivedC. startledD. starving37. According to the author, advertisers who sell “carb-free”products_______A. offer healthy optionsB. are responsible for obesityC. are not telling the truthD. value consumers' well-being38. Which of the following is NOT one of the health benefits of carbohydrates?A. Prevention of fiber reduction.B. Prevention of heart disease.C. Prevention of stroke.D. Prevention of cancer.39. It can be inferred from the passage that a healthy diet.A. needs enough proteins but no fat for us to maintain energyB. is balanced between carbohydrates, and proteins and fatsC. is low in carbohydrates and high in proteins and fatsD. contains equal amounts of carbohydrates and proteins40. The main purpose of the passage is toA. promote more physical exerciseB. advocate a healthy dietC. describe the variety of carbohydratesD. explain how to live a healthy lifeSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer SheetOne of the central principles of raising kids in America is that parents should be actively involved in their children's education: meeting with teachers, volunteering at schoolhelping with homework, and doing a hundred other things that few working parents have time for. These obligations are so baked into American values that few parents stop to ask whether they’re worth the effort.Until this January, few researchers did, either. In the largest-ever study of how parental involvement affects academic achievement, Keith Robinson and Angel L.Harris, two sociology professors at Duke, found that mostly it doesn’t. The researchers combed through nearly three decades' worth of surveys of American parents and tracked63 different measures of parental participation in kids' academic lives, from helping them with homework, to talking with them about college plans. In an attempt to show whether the kids of more-involved parents improved over time, the researchers indexed these measures to children's academic performance, including test scores in reading and math.What they found surprised them. Most measurable forms of parental involvement seem to yield few academic dividends for kids, or even to backfire(适得其反) -regardless of a parent's race, class, or level of education.Do you review your daughter's homework every night? Robinson and Harris's data show that this won’t help her score higher on standardized tests. Once kids enter middle school, parental help with homework can actually bring test scores down, an effect Robinson says could be caused by the fact that many parents may have forgotten, or never truly understood, the material their children learn in school.Comment 1:Basically the choice is whether one wants to let kids to be kids. Persistent parental involvement and constantly communicating to the kids on what the parents want consciously or unconsciously would help the kids grow up or think like the parents sooner than otherwise.Comment 2:It also depends on the kid. Emotional and social maturity have a lot to do with success in college and in life. Some kids may have the brains and are bored by high school, but that doesn’t mean they are ready for college or the work place.Comment 3:The article doesn’t clearly define“helping,”but I understood it as actually assisting children in the exercises(e.g. helping them to solve a math problem) and/or reviewing their work for accuracy rather than simply making sure they’ve completed their work. I think the latter is more helpful than the former. I would also certainly hope that no study would discourage parents from monitoring their children’s performance!41.The word“they”(Para.1)refers to____.A. studiesB. principlesC. values D .obligations42.What is the main conclusion of the Robinson and Harris’s study?A. The kids of more-involved parents improve over time.B. Parental involvement may not necessarily benefit children.C. Parental involvement works better with low-achievers.D. Schools should communicate with parents regularly.43. Comment1 suggests thatA. parents should leave their children aloneB. kids should be kids after allC. parents may influence children's thinkingD. persistent parental involvement is a must44. The writer of Comment 2 would probably agree thatA. high intelligence does not guarantee successB. getting ready for college is an emotional processC. social maturity is sufficient to achieve success in lifeD. high school is often boring in the U.S.45. Which of the following parental helps will the writer of Comment 3 consider proper?A. Reviewing kids' homework for accuracy.B. Monitoring kids' class performance.C. Assisting kids in their exercises.D. Making sure kids have finished their workPart IV Cloze (10 points)Directions: In this part, there is a passage with ten blanks. For each blank there are four choices marked, A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Ironically, a study finds that we’re awful gift-givers precisely because we spend too much time trying to be considerate. We imagine our friends _46_ a gift that is impressive, expensive, and sentimental. We imagine the look of happiness and surprise on their faces and the warmth we feel. _47_ .But there’s something that the most sentimental-gift-givers tend not to think too much about: _48_ the gift is practical in the first place._49_ , practicality seems like an enemy of great gift giving. Beautiful jewelry, lovely watches, perfect rugs, finely crafted kitchen hardware: These things_50_great gifts because they communicate something beyond practicality. They communicate that the giver cares.But do the receivers care? Often, no. "Gift receivers would be _51_ if givers gave them exactly what they requested _52_ . attempting to be 'thoughtful and considerate' by buying gifts they did not explicitly request" to surprise them, the researchers write. Their clever paper asks givers and receivers to _53_ gifts from two perspectives: desirability (e.g. the cost of a coffee maker) and feasibility (e.g. the _54_ of the coffee maker). Across several experiments, they find that givers consistently give gifts based on desirability and receivers _55_ favor gifts based on feasibility.46. A. to open B. opening C. have opened D. opened47. A. in person B. in turn C. in place D. in return48. A. Whether B. When C. Why D. How49. A. To be sure B. To sum up C. In many ways D. In many cases50. A. work out B. lead to C. make for D. take up51. A. happier B. more surprised C. happy D. surprised52. A. regardless of B. rather than C. as to D. but for53. A. decide B. classify C. select D. measure54. A. look B. quality C. nevertheless D. ease55. A. unexpectedly B. whereas C. nevertheless D. continuouslyPart V Text Completion (20 points)Directions: In this part, there are three incomplete texts with 20 questions(Ranging from 56 to75).Above each text there are three or four phrases to be completed. First, use the choices provided in the box to complete the phrases. Second, use the completed phrases to fill in the blanks of the text. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Text OneA. accelerateB. otherwiseC. betweenD. imitatePhrases:A. would be difficult to _56_B. from _57_ its feathersC. enabling the bird to _58_D. it _59_ couldThe emperor penguin traps air in its feathers. Not only does this insulate the bird against extreme cold but it also enables it to move two or three times faster than __60__.How? Marine biologists have suggested than it does so by releasing tiny air bubbles __61__.As these bubbles are released, they reduce friction on the surface of the penguin’s wings,__62___.Interestingly, engineers have been studying ways to make ships go faster by using bubbles to reduce friction against their hulls(船身). However, researchers acknowledge that further investigation is challenging because “the complexity of penguin’s wings __63___.”Text TwoA. beyondB. as well asC. sendingPhrases:A.__64__the wages of average familiesB.__65__young people to collegeC.__66__the reach of most AmericansA research group in California has released a “national report card on higher education.”The report says the price of college has increased more than four hundred percent since 1982.Costs have climbed much faster than other prices-__67_.The group warns that a continuation of these trends would put higher education __68__.And it would mean greater debt for those who do go to college .The report also expresses concern that the United States is losing its leadership in __69__.Text ThreeA. soB. hire themC. watching TVPhrases:A. and understandably __70__B. that could be spent __71__C. that the companies that __72__want moneyChildren are a special target of advertisers, _73_ . Young people are shopping and spending more than ever before. Researchers suggest that children who are highly involved in consumer culture are more prone to childhood depression and anxiety and have worse relationships with their parents. They said: "You cannot totally protect your。
七年级英语上学期期末复习Final Exam(A卷)人教新目标
七年级英语上学期期末复习Final Exam（A卷）人教新目标一、语音（5分）找出划线部分读音与其他三个发音不同的选项1. A. must B. lunch C. supper D. blue2. A. past B. game C. late D. name3. A. watch B. chair C. school D. which4. A. teacher B. sweater C. meat D. please5. A. sky B. why C. my D. any二、词汇（10分）A. 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空1. Please give this pencil to ________________（she）.2. The girls in our class have some ________________（watch）.3. Is this new bike his or ________________（you）?4. Mrs Green is Mr ________________（Green ）wife.5. ________________（That）are American cars.B. 根据音标和句意写出相应的单词1. Please look after these ________________/’ｂｅｉｂｉｚ/.2. ________________ /ｈｕ: ｚ/ is this coat?3. These are our chairs. ________________/❆☪☜ｚ/ are under the tree.4. We are all ________________/ｈｉ☜/.5. In my room there are two ________________/ｍ✌ｐｓ/ on the wall.三、选择题（20分）1. She ________________ a girl. ________________ name is Guo Xin.A. are; HisB. are; It’sC. is ; SheD. is；Her2. Look ________________ the sheep. They look the same.A. likeB. /C. atD. with3. Go and ask the boy. I think the purse is ________________.A. hersB. hisC. yourD. he’s4. Lucy and Lily are ________________.A. twin sistersB. twins sistersC. a twin sisterD. twin sister5. —________________ can you see on the wall? —A picture.A. WhereB. WhatC. HowD. Who6. Let me have ________________ the picture.A. lookB. look atC. a lookD. a look at7. The door ________________. We can get the ball in the room.A. is openB. openC. is lockedD. locks8. ________________ sister is sixteen. ________________ is in Beijing now.A. I; HerB. Me; HerC. We; SheD. My; She9. —Are there many cats in their room?—Yes, ________________.A. there isB. it isC. there areD. they are10. —How is your brother?—He is ________________.A. goodB. wellC. oldD. right11. —What do they do?—They are ________________.A. man doctorsB. women doctorsC. woman doctorsD. men doctor12. This is ________________ bike. ________________ number is K2678.A. a; It’sB. An; ItsC. my; ItsD. my; It’s13. This is Tom’s pen. Please give ________________.A. it to himB. it himC. to himD. him to it14. It’s 4: 00 p. m. Let’s ________________.A. play gamesB. play gameC. to play gamesD. to play game15. —Where is Nanjing? Do you know?—I think it’s ________________ Jiangsu.A. onB. nearC. inD. behind16. —Is she your mother or your sister?—________________.A. My sisterB. Yes, she isC. No, she isn’tD. My mother is a worker17. There are ________________ students in the classroom now.A. not aB. notC. noD. no any18. —Can you see a small house on the hill?—________________.A. Yes, I amB. Yes, I can’tC. No, I am notD. Sorry, I can’t19. —________________ everyone in the room?—Yes, we are all here.A. IsB. HasC. Are thereD. There are20. 世界上最先克隆出的动物是“________________”.A. catB. sheepC. dogD. pig四、句型转换，每空一词（10分）1. He is a teacher. （改为一般疑问句）________________ ________________ a teacher?2. There are some apples on the tree. （改为否定句）There ________________ ________________ apples on the tree.3. Her sweater is orange. （对划线部分提问）________________ ________________ is her sweater?4. These are your gloves. （改为同义句）These ________________ are ________________.5. His father is a worker and his mother is a worker, too. （改为同义句）His ________________ ________________ workers.五、情景反应（15分）从第Ⅱ栏中找出第Ⅰ栏中的答语（5分）ⅠⅡ（）1. Glad to see you! A. My father’s brother.（）2. Can you see a boat? B. Glad to see you, too.（）3. Who’s that man? C. Yes, I can.（）4. How are you? D. Thanks.（）5. Please sit down. E. Fine, thank you.B. 完成对话，每空一词（10分）A: Wu Lin, look at the picture.1B: She’s my new friend.A:2B: Sue Green.A: And who’s that man?3B: Yes, you’re right. And the woman is her mother.A:4B: Yes, he is. And that’s their cat.A:5B: Yes. It’s Mimi.A: Ah, what a nice cat and what a nice name!A. Is he her father?B. Who’s that girl?C. Is the boy her brother?D. Do you know its name?E. What’s her name, please?1. ________________2. ________________3. ________________4. ________________5. ________________六、完形填空（10分）You are in Class Three, aren’t you? There are two American girls in your class. They are Lucy1Lily. Do you know them? They are2. They look3same. This is4 bedroom. It’s a very nice room. There5two beds, two desks and two chairs in the room. This bed is6and7one is Lily’s.Their books and pencil-boxes are8the desks and their school bags are behind the chairs. They are9the same class. They are good10. The teachers and their classmates all love them very much.1. A. but B. and C. or D. with2. A. twin B. twin brothers C. twin sister D. twins3. A. a B. an C. the D. like4. A. her B. their C. theirs D. hers5. A. is B. am C. are D. have6. A. Lucy B. Lucy’s C. Lucy’s bed D. Lucy is7. A. that B. the C. these D. those8. A. over B. on C. at D. to9. A. at B. on C. in D. with10. A. student B. students C. teacher D. teachers七、阅读判断正（T）误（F）（10分）I have a very big and nice bedroom. There is a bed, a desk and a chair in it. On the wall there is a clock, and near the clock there are two maps. One is a map of the world（世界）, and the other is a map of China. I like pictures very much. I like football, too. Look! Two footballs are under my desk. I want to play now. But what’s the time? Oh, seven thirty. I must go to school!1. I have a very big and nice classroom.2. There isn’t a chair in my room.3. There are two maps on the wall.4. I want to play basketball now.5. It’s time to go to school.八、根据汉语完成句子（10分）1. 妈妈, 这是我的好朋友, 汤姆。
2014级第一学期A级期末口语考试情景对话试题
A级期末考试情景对话题目Oral English Final Test (First semester in 2014-2015)Situation 1: You want to help out a college dropout from the poverty-stricken area. Your partner has been thinking the same. You suggest organizing an event to raise money for the student. Talk about your plan.Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 2: At high school reunion, you and one of your classmates are describing the first semester’s colle ge life to each other and talking about your study plans at university in the following semesters. Each ofyou makes suggestions for the other. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 3: You failed to complete your English assignment. Now, you are telling your partner what happened and how you felt. Your partner shows sympathy and encouragement for you. Make sure yourconversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 4: Your roommate is missing his/her parents very much. He/She is telling you how he/she feels. You sympathize with your roommate and try to comfort him /her. Make sure your conversation takes atleast 2 minutes.Situation 5: Your roommate had his/her bicycle stolen last night. He/She is expressing his/her anger to you and you are suggesting that he/she should report it to the police. He/She follows your advice and you tryyour best to comfort him/her. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 6: You find out that your computer or mobile phone has gone. You express your upset to your classmate.Your classmate is trying to help you recall where you left it. He/She accompanies you to look for itand in the end you find it. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 7: You are sharing a piece of news with your roommate. Tell him/her the news and respond appropriately to his/her comments on your introduction of the news. Then talk about how both of youusually get news. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 8: You predict the newspaper is going to disappear and your partner doesn’t think so. Try to give your supporting ideas. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 9: You saw a movie about a war. Your partner asks you to tell him/her what caused the war and how the war ended. Then you discuss the effect of the war. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2minutes.Situation 10: You and your partner are talking about one leader during a war. As you want to know more about the leader, your partner gives an important piece of information about him. Then you both talk about thesequence of events during the war and give a rough estimate about the size of the armies. Make sureyour conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 11: Share with your partner one particular sport you like or enjoy watching. You two can tell or ask eachother about the rules, the reasons you like it, your favorite players or an unforgettable game…. Makesure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 12: You and your partner are discussing the payments to great sportsmen or sportswomen. Share with each other whether they should be paid as much as film stars? Pay attention to how to expresscertainty and how to invite others to speak. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 13: Share with your partner two English expressions with animals, (such as “let the cat out of the bag”).Tell him/her the meaning and the reasons why this particular animal is used. Use examples orsituations to illustrate how the expressions are used. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2minutes.Situation 14: Please discuss with your partners how animals should be treated. Should it be based on how intelligent they are? Give detailed examples to support your ideas. Make sure your conversation takesat least 2 minutes.Situation 15: Tell or ask your partner what hobby or hobbies you want to develop in the future and why. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 16: Share with your partner your volunteer experience. Describe what specific job(s) you did and how you benefited from it. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation17: Share with (or ask) your partner the education your parents or relatives received and jobs are doing, esp. what they do on daily basis. How are their education and jobs related? What have they done (orwhat training they received) to become more professional? Make sure your conversation takes at least2 minutes.Situation 18: Imagine you two meet 15 years after graduation. Share with (or ask) each other the jobs you are doing and what your future career plan is. Also talk about how your education contributes to yourcareer. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 19: Technological innovations have transformed our life. Tell each other which one(s) you think are the most important ones. Give your reasons and examples. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2minutes.Situation 20: How do you see time travelling from the perspective of fiction or science? Ask each other and answer.You may use examples. Make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 21: Share with each other how you perceive yourself. Use 3 to 5 words to describe your personality. At the same time ask his or her impression on you. How do the two differ or coincide? Make sure yourconversation takes at least 2 minutes.Situation 22: Share with each other the unforgettable conversation you had with your father or mother or sb who influenced you a lot. When? Where? For what reason and what was the result? Make sure yourconversation takes at least 2 minutes.。
2014年春学期八年级期末考试英语试题
2013-2014 学年度第二学期期末考试八年级英语试题(考试时间120分钟满分150分)注意事项：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两个部分。
2.所有选择题的答案均写在答题卡上，答案写在试卷上无效。
考生只需交答题卡和第Ⅱ卷。
第Ⅰ卷选择题（共90分）一、听力（共30小题；每小题1分，计30分）第一部分听对话，回答问题。
本部分共有4道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选出你认为最合适的备选答案。
听两遍。
1. What animal does Mike like best?A B C2. How is Lucy going to Xiamen?A B C3. Where would Sam like to go?A B C4. What will the weather be like next Sunday?A B C第二部分听对话或短文，回答问题。
这一部分你将听到14段对话和2篇短文。
听每段对话或短文前，你将有时间阅读相关小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题你还有5秒钟的时间选出你认为最合适的备选答案。
听两遍。
5. Who runs fastest?A. Lucy.B. Ann.C. Lily.6. When will the supermarket close?A. At 5:00.B. At 5:15.C. At 4:45.7. What subjects is the boy good at?A. English and Physics.B. Maths and Geography.C. History and English.8. What was the woman doing when the man saw her just now?A. She was searching for some photos on the Internet.B. She was discussing a project.C. She was talking with Lucy.9. Why did the man’s daughter go to London?A. To study.B. To have a holiday.C. To visit her friends.10. Where does the dialogue take place?A. In a shoe shop.B. In a clothes shop.C. At a bookshop.11. Which month is it now?A. June.B. May.C. April.12. Where are they talking?A. In the classroom.B. In the library.C. At home.13. What is Millie’s hobby?A. Dancing.B. Singing.C. Reading.14. How much do the notebooks cost?A. 6 yuan.B. 16 yuan.C. 60 yuan.15. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A. Meet friends.B. Stay at home.C. Plant trees.听下面一段材料，回答16-17题。
2014-Final + Answers
The most common form of primary brain cancer is glioblastoma. (3 points)
p53 (is a DNA binding transcription factor and) regulates the expression of genes in Bcl2 family (or mention any of the three subfamilies). (1 point) It is pro-apoptotic.
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1. What pattern of inheritance is represented in the pedigree below? (3 points) What are two diseases (only two) that follow this pattern of inheritance and we have discussed in class? (2 points)
Decitabine is an inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase. (2 points) It may activate the expression of silenced tumor suppressor genes (that are responsible for the development of cancer). (2 points) (Since decitabine induces DNA hypomethylation), decitabine may activate certain pro-growth/survival proto-oncogenes. (1 point)
2014 CIE考试时间表
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2014全国大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)D类初赛试题答案
2014National English Competitionfor College Students(Level D-Preliminary)参考答案及评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5BBACDSection B(10marks)6—10ACACD11—15BCCABSection C(5marks)16—20BDCDASection D(10marks)21.woke up22.admire23.bath24.charities25.By the time26.instructed27.flight28.contacted29.starving30.spottedPart II Vocabulary,Grammar and Culture(15marks)Section A(10marks)31—35BBCDA36—40ADCBASection B(5marks)41—45CACDBPart III Cloze(10marks)46.healthier47.economically48.population49.average50.than51.affect52.entertainment53.especially54.again55.onPart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56—60FTFFTSection B(10marks)61—65BDFEASection C(10marks)66.Internet Slang:Welcome or Not?67.New words,contractions,acronyms and symbols.68.Internet slang allows people to communicate or send their messages more quickly.69.Contaminating.70.Some of the new words and contractions used by chatters eventually become a part of everyday speech. Section D(10marks)71.traditional72.be shared with73.escaping from reality74.short-lived75.in fantasy1--2--Part V Translation (15marks)I (5marks)你在每年的12月31日是怎样来祈求好运的呢？来看看世界各地的这些新年传统。
大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）A类研究生初赛英语初赛真题2014年
⼤学⽣英语竞赛（NECCS）A类研究⽣初赛英语初赛真题2014年⼤学⽣英语竞赛(NECCS)A类研究⽣初赛英语初赛真题2014年Part I Listening C o m p e r h e n s i o nSection AIn this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a fifteen-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the f ou r choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on t he answer sheet with a single line through the cen t r e.1. What will the man have to do with his bag?A.Throw it away.B.Have it checked i n.C.Hold it all the way.D.Handle it with care.B [听⼒原⽂]W: Can I see your hand luggage, p l ease?M: I just have this bag and a l ap t op.W: Could you put them on the scales? I'm afraid the bag will have to go in the ho l d.对话中⼥⼠要求看对⽅⼿提的⾏李，男⼠回答说⾃⼰只带了⼀个包和⼀个笔记本电脑，根据接下来⼥⼠的回答“能把它们放在秤上称⼀下吗，恐怕这个包得放进舱内了”，由此可知男⼠会把他的包进⾏托运，因此B项正确。