新实用标准大学英语综合教程2第二单元unittest

Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
1. Though it was difficult, Carlos knew the only _______ thing to do would be to admit cheating on
the test.
A. honestly
B. honor
C. honorable
D. honest
2. Debbie is very _______ to the plight of homeless people and always gets very emotional when
she sees them on the street.
A. empathy
B. empathetic
C. sympathy
D. sympathetic
3. Certain types of birds often develop the skill of _______ and sound like they can speak.
A. impressions
B. mimicry
C. personification
D. imitating
4. As babies develop, they need to learn to _______ before they can walk.
A. run
B. climb
C. swim
D. crawl
5. When he was a child, Tony lost all vision in his right eye, so he feels _______ for the difficulties
faced by blind people.
A. empathy
B. empathetic
C. sympathy
D. sympathetic
6. Kindergarten teachers often have to reprimand their students for _______.
A. mimicry
B. misbehaviour
C. misery
D. misunderstanding
7. During the Christmas holiday, many people feel a surge of _______ and give to charities.
A. malevolence
B. discipline
C. benevolence
D. sensitivity
8. Babies usually cry when they feel _______ because they have no other way to express
themselves.
A. distinguished
B. dishonest
C. distressed
D. discouraged
9. Different cultures have different ways of _______ their children.
A. authorizing
B. disciplining
C. obeying
D. sympathizing
10. The research project was an _______ success—we managed to prove our theory conclusively.
A. overage
B. overdue
C. overnight
D. overall
11. Thomas has no _______ to the feelings of others—he always makes very negative and offensive
comments.
A. sensitivity
B. sense
C. sensory
D. sensitive
12. No matter where Sue goes, something major happens; it's like she takes the _______ along with
her.
A. comedy
B. tragedy
C. romance
D. drama
13. He reached out and _______ her cheek tenderly.
A. scratched
B. stroked
C. wiped
D. massaged
14. Brian felt incredible pressure and made a _______ decision, which ultimately turned out to be a
big mistake.
A. haste
B. hastily
C. hasty
D. hasten
15. The _______ events of this morning were making everyone feel very depressed and lonely.
A. sober
B. moderate
C. blissful
D. welcome
16. My brother was _______ interested in taking that psychology class at school.
A. eagerly
B. excitedly
C. impatiently
D. keenly
17. That documentary about the _______ of African refugees won all the major awards.
A. plight
B. flight
C. blight
D. slight
18. Her little sister is still just a(n) _______; she turns six months next week.
A. toddler
B. teenage
C. infant
D. adolescent
19. Children love to _______ the actions they see in others, so be careful what you do!
A. imitate
B. irritate
C. instigate
D. implicate
20. The photographs _______ strong memories of our holidays in France.
A. damaged
B. impaired
C. evoked
D. imitated
Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21.
Don't let on
that you like opera, or she'll make you listen to it all the time!
Your answer Correct answer
on on
22.
She had already fallen asleep bef or e
the time we got back home.
Your answer Correct answer before by
23.
It was important for the child to calm dow n
so the doctor could administer the flu shot.
Your answer Correct answer down down
24.
Professor Gregory went to the Amazon rainforest t o
search of plants that might help
make new medicines.
Your answer Correct answer
to in
25.
All the issues we're facing today stem f r om
the President's decision last year.
Your answer Correct answer from from
26.
I finally worked up the nerve to ask Rick out
on a date, and he said yes!
Your answer Correct answer out out
27.
Every time I try to get close and understand Catherine's problems, she pulls aw ay
.
Your answer Correct answer away away
28.
Alfredo received all the praise and congratulations, as
though he had won the contest.
Your answer Correct answer as as
29.
If nothing else, that bright yellow coat will definitely help you stand out
in a crowd!
Your answer Correct answer out out
30.
If you testify in court, you need to tell nothing but
the truth or you could go to jail.
Your answer Correct answer
but but
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Last summer, Derek completed a research project for his psychology thesis. He was studying child
behaviour and wanted to (31)t r ace
bad behavior back to its source. Derek took
children of different ages and put them in a(n) (32)m ost l y
empty room; there were only
a few toys and a small (33)couch
to lie down on.
He then presented them with different stimuli that they might encounter during the day. For example,
he would play music at a loud or soft (34)vol um e
; adjust the lighting to be very bright or
very dim; or fill the room with different smells, both good and bad. He had a(n)
(35)cat al og
of several hundred (36)
di st i nct
stimuli.
It was interesting to watch the children's behaviour (37)di ver ge
in response to the
changing environment. Nearly all children eventually displayed some form of (38)
naught y
behaviour, but some of them created a serious (39)com pr ehend
in the room and had to be
removed.
The reactions were all fascinating, and Derek recorded everything that happened. He is now trying to
(40)unf ol d
the meaning of these results and the implications for child behaviour.
Hopefully, his work will help clarify and identify potential sources of misbehaviour.
Your answer Correct answer
(31) trace trace
(32) mostly mostly
(33) couch couch
(34) volume volume
(35) catalog repertoire
(36) distinct distinct
(37) diverge unfold
(38) naughty naughty
(39) comprehend disturbance
(40) unfold comprehend
Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
Until very recently, most people assumed that the ability to feel and exhibit emotions was limited to
human beings. It was generally assumed that animals could simply not feel emotions such as happiness, sadness, jealousy, anger, or grief. It wasn't that the intensity of these emotions was more limited than in humans; the general consensus was that such emotions were literally absent in all other animals.
However, such thinking has recently been called into question as more and more researchers are uncovering evidence that suggests animals do indeed feel emotions. In some cases, these emotions are
very obvious! Dog owners have known this for a long time. If a dog does something bad and is reprimanded
by its owner, it will often hang its head low and exhibit "puppy-dog eyes." The dog knows it has been
naughty and this is, in effect, its exhibition of sadness and sorrow.
Another relatively clear example of animals' emotional behaviour is when they show aggression. In
some cases, it doesn't take very much for animals to become irritated and angry. Dogs, wolves, lions, tigers, birds—nearly every animal has been observed in an agitated state and acting out against the cause of its frustration. In fact, animal researchers have even witnessed animals in the wild waging war and exacting revenge.
Biologists have reported on countless other examples of animals' emotional behaviour. For example,
some animals grieve over deceased family members, some dream and have nightmares, some display
pride in the work demanded of them, some exhibit friendship and cooperation, and many show love.
Examples of compassion and self-indulged enjoyment are also not uncommon.
Based on the biological and scientific evidence, it seems beyond doubt that animals are capable of
feeling and showing a wide range of emotions. Human do not have a monopoly on such feelings, and it's
time for more people to understand that we're all part of one big emotional family.
41. According to the article, which of the following was a general assumption made throughout much
of history?
A. People feel a wide range of emotions.
B. Animals feel a wide range of emotions.
C. People feel a limited range of emotions.
D. Animals are incapable of feeling emotions.
42. This style of writing would best be described as _______.
A. expository
B. argumentative
C. narrative
D. descriptive
43. Which of the following would make the best title for this article?
A. The Limited Emotional Lives of Animals
B. A Monopoly on Emotional Behavior
C. Emotions are Universal
D. Animals are People Too
44. What is meant by "puppy-dog eyes" (Para 2)?
A. Eyes that are full of emotion.
B. Eyes that show no emotion.
C. Eyes that belong to a puppy.
D. Eyes that look like a puppy's.
45. Which of the following does the author NOT present in order to support the topic?
A. Popular opinion.
B. Personal opinion.
C. Scientific evidence.
D. Biological research.。