西安电子科技大学《英语议论文写作》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷

《英语议论文写作》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷
1、—I don’t care for baseball.
—How can you say you don’t like something you’ve never even tried it!
A．till B．after C．unless D．when
2、—Have you heard ____ news that over 10,000 people lost their lives in the earthquake in
Japan?
—Not yet．What ____ big surprise!
A．the; a B．the; / C．/; / D．/; a
3、He works very hard in order to get himself ______ into a key university.
A．accepted B．received C．announced D．admitted
4、You ________ have booked the tickets in advance; there were plenty left.
A．needn’t B．can’t
C．shouldn’t D．mustn’t
5、Mr. Wilson is a man of patience and kindness, and his good temper never ______ him.
A．fails B．disappoints
C．controls D．worries
6、Danie l’s family ________ their holiday in Huangshan this time next week.
A．are enjoying B．are to enjoy C．will enjoy D．will be enjoying
7、If you ________ come to our village, I’ll show you around.
A．will B．shall C．must D．should
8、The 114 colorful clay Warriors ____ at No. 1 pit, ______ in height from 1.8m to 2m, have
black hair, green, white or pink faces, and black or brown eyes.
A．unearthed; ranging B．unearthing; ranging
9、I’d never wondered before wheth er or not he was kid-friendly. With one glance, I quickly that he probably wasn’t.
A．agreed B．reported
C．explained D．decided
10、Taking drugs has become part of every sport _________ athletes seek to achieve beyond their natural limits.
A．which B．that C．who D．where
第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A
Everything about nuclear energy seems terrifically big: the cost, construction and decommissioning—and the fears of something going badly wrong.
The future, however may well be much smaller. Dozens of companies are working on a new generation of reactors that, they promise, can deliver nuclear power at lower cost and reduced risk.
These small-scale plants will on average generate between 50MW and 300MW of power compared with the 1,000MW-plus from a conventional reactor. They will draw on modular manufacturing techniques that will reduce construction risk, which has plagued larger-scale projects. Supporters believe these advanced modular reactors (AMRs)—most of which will not be commercial until the 2030s—are critical if atomic power is to compete against the rapidly falling costs of solar and wind.
“The physics hasn’t changed. It’s about much cleverer design that offers much-needed flexibility in terms of operation,” said Tim Stone, long-term industry adviser and chairman of Nuclear risk Insurers, which insures nuclear sites in the UK.
Since the Fukushima meltdown in Japan in 2011, safety fears have threatened nuclear power. But the biggest obstacle today is economic. In western Europe, just three plants are under construction: in the UK at Hinkley point C in Somerset; at Flamanville in France; and at Olkiluoto in Finland. All involve the European Pressurized Reactor technology of EDF that will be used at
Hinkley Point. All are running years late and over budget. In the US, the first two nuclear projects
The UK, which opened the world’s first commercial nuclear reactor in 1956, is one of the few western nations committed to renewing its ageing fleet to ensure energy security and meet tough carbon reduction targets. It is seen as a proving ground, by many in the industry, of nuclear power’s ability to restore confidence.
However, the country’s agreement with EDF to build two units at Hinkley Point—which together will generate 3.2GW of electricity—has come under severe criticism over its cost. The government is looking at different funding models but said it still sees nuclear power as vital to the country’s future energy mix. Small reactors, it believes, have the potential to generate
much-needed power from the 2030s.
A nuclear sector deal, unveiled last month, promised up to ￡56m in funding for research and development into AMRs and attracted interest of start-ups from around the world. The government hopes the funding will give the UK a lead in the global race to develop these technologies, helping to provide energy security while also creating a multibillion-dollar export market for British engineering companies.
1、Which of the following is true about the advanced modular reactors (AMRs)?
A．AMRs produce more power than traditional reactors
B．Small in scale, AMRs rose more safety risks
C．So far, most AMRs have not been put into use yet
D．Governments prefer energy of solar and wind to that of AMRs
2、In paragraph 5, the author mentions the plants in Western Europe and the US to ________. A．prove that nuclear power has been threatened by safety concern.
B．show that the construction of nuclear power plants cost more that the budget available. C．indicate the construction of nuclear plants are slow in speed.
D．point out that most power plants have adopted the latest nuclear technology.
3、What can be inferred from the passage?
A．Some people have lost confidence in the development of nuclear plants
B．The UK government seeks to reduce the negative impact of nuclear power on its economy.
C．The plan to build two power plants in Hinkley Point has been deserted
4、Which of the following can serve as the best title of this passage?
A．Britain counts on nuclear energy to keep lights on
B．Traditional nuclear plants boom with mini reactors
C．Nuclear’s share of power generation remain stead
D．Nuclear power looks to shrink its way to success
B
“Does my smile look big in this?” Future fitting-room mirrors in clothing stores could subtly adjust your reflection to make you look--and hence feel--happier encouraging you to like what you see.
That’s the idea be hind the Emotion Evoking System developed by Shigeo Yoshida and colleagues at the University of Tokyo in Japan. The system can manipulate, or in other words, control your emotions and personal preferences by presenting you with an image of your own smiling or frowning face.
The principle that physiological changes can drive emotional ones that laughter comes before happiness, rather than the other way around- is a well-established idea.
The researchers wanted to see if this idea could be used to build a computer system that manipulates how you feel. The system works by presenting the user with a web-camera image of his or her face as if they were looking in a mirror. The image is then subtly altered with-software, turning the corners of the mouth up or down and changing the area around the eyes, so that the person appears to smile or frown.
Without telling them the aim of the study, the team recruited(招募)21 volunteers and asked them to sit in front of the screen while performing an unrelated task. When the task was completed, the participants rated how they felt. When the faces on screen appeared to smile, people reported that they felt happier. On the other hand, when the image was given a sad expression, they reported feeling less happy.
Yoshida and his colleagues tested whether manipulating the volunteers emotional state would influence their preferences. Each person was given a scarf to wear and again presented with the
altered webcam image. The volunteers that saw themselves smiling while wearing the scarf were
“The system could be used to manipulate consumers’ impressions of products,” say the researchers. For example, mirrors in clothing-store fitting rooms could be replaced with screens showing altered reflections. They also suggest people may be more likely to find clothes attractive if they see themselves looking happy while trying them on.
“It’s certainly an interesting area,” says Chris Creed at the University of Birmingham, UK. But he notes that using such technology in a shop would be harder than in the lab, because people will use a wide range of expressions. “Attempting to make slight differences to these and ensuring that the reflected image looks believable would be much more challenging,” he says.
Of course, there are also important moral questions surrounding such subtly manipulative technology. “You could argue that if it makes people happy, what harm is it doing?” says Creed. “But I can imagine that many people may feel manipulated uncomfortable and cheated if they found out.”
1、What’s the main purpose of the Emotion Evoking System?
A．To see whether one’ s facial expressions can be altered.
B．To replace the mirrors in future clothing-store fitting rooms.
C．To see whether laughter comes before happiness.
D．To see whether one’s f eeling can be unconsciously affected.
2、What can we learn about the web-camera image in the study?
A．It recorded the volunteers’ performance in the task.
B．It attempted to make the volunteers feel happier.
C．It gave the volunteers a false image.
D．It beautified the volunteers appearance in the mirror.
3、What does Creed mention as a limitation of the technology
A．It only deals with a limited number of facial expressions.
B．It only works in clothing stores.
C．It only makes subtle changes to people’s expressio ns.
D．It only changes the areas around the mouth and the eyes.
4、What does Creeds comment on the moral issues with this technology imply?
B．Technology is unable to manipulate people.
C．Nothing is more important than happiness.
D．People should neglect the harm of the technology.
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．
“Good night, Yammine.”
“Good night, Chief，” I reply.
The cell door 1 and I hear Chief's keys clinking as other doors clang shut further down the row. I step into my little cell and sit down. I glance up at the window, covered in mesh(铁网)，and think to myself, “This isn't a life, it's just a(n) 2 ．”
Being 3 makes me feel as though I'm being buried alive. I am a puppet(木偶) with people
4 strings so that I eat, sleep and wake when they want me to.
I lie on my bed as night 5 and think the same thoughts 6 I think about how it all went so wrong, and imagine how I will 7 for all the time I've lost.
Every day I live the same routine and nothing changes except the people. Prisoners depart for other prisons, or get 8 Others 9 from different prisons, or fresh from custody. It's a
10 revolving(旋转) door.
When I committed my 11 ，I was a lost young boy, but now I am 12 Walking around the yard, I would notice my fellow prisoners reading books and writing letters to friends and family, which upset me as my 13 at school was limited.
I longed for the day when I'd be able to sit in the sun, enjoying a cup of coffee and reading a newspaper or book 14 my choice. I also longed to write letters to my friends and family, sharing my thoughts and feelings.
I decided not to waste my time inside and, 15 ，make the most of all the resources available to me. I started to learn and was 16 to realize my dream.
Now, after five years' persistence, heartache and hard work, I have 17 my goal. Having
18 a course as a reading adviser, I can now help others to read and write. And I have even
And the day I've dreamed about has come true: I now enjoy my cup of coffee with a book in my other hand. Learning to read and write has changed my life and this article is my first piece of “proper” writing, and it won't be my20 ．
1、A．opens B．closes C．breaks D．sticks
2、A．existence B．appearance C．offence D．holiday
3、A．at school B．at home C．in hospital D．in prison
4、A．pulling B．shaking C．winding D．casting
5、A．becomes B．drops C．feels D．falls
6、
A．once and for all B．over and over again
C．once again D．for good
7、A．do up B．make up C．fix up D．mend up
8、A．revealed B．sentenced C．punished D．released
9、A．reach B．get C．arrive D．go
10、A．continually B．occasionally C．accidentally D．rarely
11、A．mistake B．crime C．error D．fault
12、A．caught B．home C．found D．trapped
13、A．attendance B．absence C．allowance D．assistance
14、A．in B．of C．over D．by
15、A．however B．instead C．thus D．nevertheless
16、A．devoted B．dedicated C．determined D．decided
17、A．gained B．recognized C．arrived D．achieved
18、A．attended B．completed C．started D．organized
19、A．positive B．negative C．sensitive D．passive
20、A．best B．worst C．latest D．last
第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的
单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Peter: I know nothing about it Is it difficult?
Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice You just follow me like this
Peter: OK Don’t laugh 1．me I may look funny
Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally
and2．(soft) Try to keep your body straight Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and don’t le t your body shake
Peter: I cannot control my body well My legs become3．(pain)
Jonny: Keep4．(hold) your position for a while It helps develop your strength and flexibility Raise your leg and let5．stay in the air for seconds
Peter: I feel my legs shaking I cannot do this any longer
Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 6．(call) “shadow boxing” in English It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well7．strong In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back The8．(hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit He controls you!
Peter: Unbelievable! Oh, 9．you don’t mind, I’ll stop and take 10．deep breath
第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Three days before, my aunt went to attend a meeting、After the meeting, she went to a restaurant for a lunch、Therefore, when it was time to pay the bill, she couldn’t find her purse、She thought it must have stolen、Just then, a man in his early twenty came up and paid for her、My aunt was very gratefully、They talked about each other for a while and
my aunt finally realize who he was、My aunt had collected some money to helping a boy
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
1.假如你是大学一年级新生李华。

开学之初，你的英语老师Ms Li希望了解每位同学
的英语学习情况，并征求教学建议。

请按以下要点用英语给她写一封信。

1.对英语学习的认识；
2.自己目前的英语水平；
3.自己英语学习存在的主要问题；
4.对英语教学的两点建议。

注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.信的开头和结尾已给出。

Dear Ms Li,
I’m very happy to have you as our English teacher.
Thank you!
Li Hua
参考答案
第一部分（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1、D
2、A
3、D
4、A
5、A
6、D
7、A
8、A
9、D
10、D
第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

1、1．C
2．B
3．A
4．D
2、1．D
2．C
3．A
4．A
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．
1、1．B
2．A
3．D
4．A
5．D
6．B
7．B
8．D
9．C
10．A
11．B
12．C
13．A
14．B
15．B
16．C
17．D
18．B
19．A
20．D
第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

1、1．at
2．softly
4．holding
5．it
6．iscalled
7．as
8．harder
9．if
10．a
第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）
1、1．before 改为ago
2．去掉lunch前的a
3．Therefore改成However
4．must have stolen中间加been
5．twenty改成twenties
6．gratefully改成grateful
7．about改成with或to
8．realize改成realized
9．helping改成help
10．recognize后的her改成him
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
1、One Possible Version:
Dear Ms Li,
I am very happy to have you as our English teacher.
As the world is becoming a global village, English is getting more and more important, so mastering English means we can see the world through a new window.
My English is just OK and the two main problems in my study are that I feel it difficult to learn words by heart, and that I often feel nervous when speaking English. I really hope that you can give me good advice on how to memorize new words. Another suggestion is to give us more chances to practice speaking. I believe we can make much progress in English with your help.
Thank you!
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Li Hua
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