大学英语II 在线机考题库及答案 西南交通大学

Ask three people to look out the same window at a busy street corner and tell you what they see. Chances are you will receive three different answers. Each person sees the same scene, but each perceives something different about it. <br>Perceiving goes on in our minds. Of the three people who look out the window, one may say that he sees a policeman giving a motorist a ticket. Another may say that he sees a rush hour traffic jam at the intersection. The third may tell you that he sees a woman trying to cross the street with four children in tow. For perception is the mind’s interpretation of what the senses—in this case our eyes—tell us. <br>Many psychologists (心理学家) today are working to try to determine just how a person experiences or perceives the world around him. Using a scientific approach, these psychologists set up experiments in which they can control all of the factors. By measuring and charting the results of many experiments, they are trying to find out what makes different people perceive totally different things about the same scene.
1. Which of the following is TRUE? A.We have chances to receive three different answers from three people. B.It is likely that we will receive three different answers from three people. C.It is proved that we will receive three different answers from three people. D.It is impossible that we will receive three different answers from three people. E. F. 正确答案：B
2.Seeing and perceiving are ________. A.the same action B.two separate actions C.two actions carried on entirely by the eyes D.several actions that take place at different times E. F. 正确答案：B
3. Perceiving is an action that takes place ________. A.in our eyes B.only when we are thinking hard C.only under the direction of a psychologist D.in every person’s mind E. F. 正确答案：D
4.Psychologists study perception by ________. A.setting up many experiments B.asking each other what they see C.looking out of windows D.studying people’s eyes E. F. 正确答案：A
5.The best title for this selection is ________. A.How We See B.Learning about Our Minds through Science C.Color and People D.How to Become a Psychologist E. F.
正确答案：A
作文题
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Favorite Sport”. You should write no less than 80 words.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Favorite Sport”. You should write no less than 80 words.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “Ho w to Learn English Well?”. You should write no less than 80 words.
完形填空
Optimism and pessimism are both powerful __(1)__, and each of us must choose which we want to shape our outlook and our expectations. There is enough good and bad in everyone’s life—ample sorrow and happiness, sufficient joy and pain—to find a rational basis for __(2)__ optimism or pessimism. It’s our decision: __(3)__ which perspective do we want to view life? Will we look up in hope or down in __(4)__? <br>Years ago, I drove into a __(5)__ station to get some gas. As I walked into the station to pay for the gas, the attendant said to me, “How do you feel?” That seemed like an odd question, but I felt fine and told him __(6)__ “You don’t look well,” he replied. This took me complete ly __(7)__surprise. A little less confidently, I told him that I had never felt better. Without hesitation, he __(8)__ to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appeared yellow. <br>__(9)__ the time I left the service station, I was feeling a little uneasy. About a block away, I pulled over to the side of the road to look at my face in the mirror. Did I have a bad liver? By the time I got home, I was beginning to feel a little __(10)__. Had I picked up some rare disease? <br>
A.friends
B.forces
C.features
D.expectations
E.
F. 正确答案：B
A.neither
B.not
C.either
D.both
E.
F. 正确答案：C
A.In
B.According to
C.From
D.To
E.
F. 正确答案：C
A.joy
B.frustration
C.pain
D.despair
E.
F. 正确答案：D
A.railway
B.bus
C.broadcasting
D.service
E.
F. 正确答案：D
A.this
B.so
C.too
D.that
E.
F. 正确答案：B
A.by
B.in
C.to
D.for
E.
F. 正确答案：A
A.managed
B.tried
C.continued
D.went on
E.
F. 正确答案：C
A.On
B.By
C.From
D.In
E.
F. 正确答案：B A.sick B.joyful C.sad D.great E. F. 正确答案：A
单选题
He asked if _____ surprised. A.you are B.you were C.were you D.are you 正确答案：B
I knew I _______ her before. A.had met B.have met C.met D.meet 正确答案：A
He didn’t go to the party, but he does wish he ______ there. A.had been B.has been C.would have been D.would be 正确答案：A
She spent all night ______ about the future that lay ahead of her. A.thinking B.think C.to D.thought 正确答案：A
–We are going to have another heat wave. –! A.Oh, no B.I don’t C.No, we don’t D.No, you can’t 正确答案：A
–What’s the news? –A.I don’t know. B.The president is going to visit the town tomorrow.
C.Yes, it is interesting.
D.It doesn't matter. 正确答案：B
You see the lightening __________ it happens, but you hear the thunder later. A.the instant B.for an instant C.on the instant D.in an instant 正确答案：D
Would you like to see a movie with me tonight? – __________________ A.Why? B.What for? C.Yes, with pleasure. D.No, I wouldn’t. 正确答案：C
He can’t speak French, _______can I. A.so B.and C.but D.neither 正确答案：D
Since then I've lived alone and immersed myself ______ my career. A.at B.in C.to D.for 正确答案：B
His being careful made a deep impression ___________ the young girl. A.in B.on C.for D.to 正确答案：A
Pardon me. Could you please tell me where the department store is? – A.All right. Thank you anyway. B.It’s a pleasure. C.Sorry, I’m not sure about it. Let’s go and ask the policeman. D.Don’t bother! 正确答案：C
That's the way _______ the world worked. A.which B.how C.in that D.× 正确答案：
It may take some time to get the British economy back on____________. A.way B.road C.track D.line 正确答案：C
–? –No, it’s not very far at all, only two blo cks. A.Is it too far to walk? B.Do you know where is the public bathroom? C.What do I do after walking two blocks along the street? D.What’ s the best way to the public bathroom? 正确答案：A
When I arrived in London, it _______ A.has been raining B.rained C.was raining D.has rained 正确答案：C
–Do you think you’ve got how to go there now? –A.That’s right. B.Who knows! C.I think so. Thank you very much. D.You can’t miss it. 正确答案：C
When I arrived in London, it _______ A.has been raining B.rained C.was raining D.has rained 正确答案：C
–Do you think it OK if I postpone my Tuesday’s appointment till Wednesday? –__________________ A.Yes, you can. B.No problem. C.No, you can’t. D.I have something to do then. 正确答案：B
Water in that river is dirty and ________. A.pollute B.pollutes C.polluted D.polluting 正确答案：C
My mother seemed to be in no __________ with my poor school report. A.mood B.contact C.attitude D.feeling 正确答案：B
Do you mind if I change the channel? –____________________________. A.Yes, I mind B.Yes, you can’t C.I’d rather you didn’t D.No, I mind 正确答案：C
Though he left the motherland since he was born, he can speak ____________ French. A.smooth B.fluent C.easy D.flowing 正确答案：B
He didn’t go to bed until he ______ his homework A.finished B.had finished C.was fin ishing D.have finished 正确答案：B
Her manner of speaking was to the _________ of elegance. A.way B.point C.shape D.rank 正确答案：B
–Guess what I just found out. –A.No, I can’t. B.It’s none of my business. C.I’ve got no idea D.Yes, I can. 正确答案：C
–How long will your holiday take? –____________________. A.About one month B.It starts on the 15th of March C.It took one month D.About on April 15 正确答案：A
–__________________ –Yes, I’m free then. A.Do you have any plans for this Saturday? B.Are you doing anything this Saturday? C.I’d like to make an appointment with you. D.I want to know if you are free on Saturday. 正确答案：D
I heard that Tim was knocked down by a car and badly __________. A.damaged B.injured C.hurt D.ruined 正确答案：C
–Uncle John has cancer and it has spread throughout his body. –A.What a shock. B.It’s impossible. C.He is a good man. D.He must go to the hospital. 正确答案：A
Sunlight consists ______different wavelengths of radiation. A.of B.by C.in D.to 正确答案：A
Gambling is not _________ here. A.legal B.official w D.office 正确答案：A
–Do you like this one? It’s on sale. – A.It is expensive. B.No, not very much C.I have no idea.
D.Not really. 正确答案：B
The Conservative Party's victory in April's general election persuaded him to ______ President again. A.take after B.take for C.run after D.run for 正确答案：D
Somewhere along the line, Home Depot has ceased to be just a shop selling things and has become a ______ services provider. A.virtual B.virtue C.virtuous D.virus 正确答案：A
If you want to watch the game, you should ________ it. A.pay back B.pay off C.pay for D.pay up 正确答案：C
Before he went to Hong Kong for his vacation, Jason went to the bank to __________ some money. A.pull B.pick C.gain D.draw 正确答案：A
Congress has criticized new government measures to _________ crime. A.contest bat C.contact D.struggle 正确答案：B
By evening, he had decided to make his request ______. A.at hand B.in hand C.by person D.in person 正确答案：D
–It’s great that you got into such a good university. –A.Oh, that’s nothing. B.Don’t mention it. C.I had a large dose of good luck. D.It’s my pleasure. 正确答案：C
–Can I borrow your textbook, Susan? –____________________________. A.No, not really B.Sure, here you are C.Yes, bring it with you D.Never mind 正确答案：B
Morning or afternoon. It makes no _______ to me. A.difference B.effect C.effort D.sense 正确答案：A
–Hi, Jane. Mind if I have lunch with you? – ____________________________. A.Sure, have a seat B.Yes, but I don’t know C.I’m sad D.No, not at all 正确答案：D
How long will your holiday take? –____________________. A.About one month B.It starts on the 15th of March C.It took one month D.About on April 15 正确答案：A
It’s difficult to get this __________ to children. A.over B.through C.out D.by 正确答案：D
–It’s starting to snow. –Starting to snow? . A.They are ready for the snow B.It is typical December weather C.Once it starts, it’ll snow a lot D.It has been snowing for some time 正确答案：D
John and Mary finished the work ________. A.at same time B.at the same time C.in same time D.in the same time 正确答案：B
I cannot _________ this signature. A.identification B.identity C.identical D.identify 正确答案：D
–What day is tomorrow? –Today is Tuesday. So it’s________. A.Monday B.Wednesday C.Thursday D.Saturday
正确答案：B
It looks as if the blaze was started ____________. A.decidedly B.determined C.deliberately D.decisively 正确答案：C
阅读理解
<br>One of the most successful, influential, and beloved women in American history, Eleanor Roosevelt once said that she had one regret: She wished she had been prettier. Who hasn’t felt the same way? We are all too awake to our physical imperfections. To overcome them, we spend billions upon billions of dollars every year on cosmetics, diet products, fashion, and plastic surgery. <br>Why do we care so much about how we look? Because it matters. Because beauty is powerful. Because even when we learn to value people mostly for being kind and wise and funny, we are still moved by beauty. No matter how much we argue against it or pretend to be immune, beauty exerts its power over us. There is simply no escape. <br>Aristotle said, “Beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction.” It’s not fair, but it’s true. We simply treat beautiful people better than we do others. Attach a photograph of a beautiful author to an essay, and people will think that it is more creative and more intelligently written than exactly the same essay accompanied by the photo of a
homely author. <br>As children, beautiful people are more likely to become favorites with parents and teachers. Later, they’re more likely to get good jobs and promotion. Beautiful lawyers get paid more than their less attractive
colleagues. Good-looking criminals are more likely to win the sympathy of judges and juries. Attractive people in need are more likely to receive help from strangers.
<br> Eleanor Roosevelt’s regret shows__________. A.she was one of the most successful, influential, and beloved women in American history B.she was not pretty C.she has many regrets D.even she was pretty, she wanted to be prettier E. F. 正确答案：D
“It matters” in paragraph 2 line 1 means__________. A.It is a matter B.It doesn’t matter C.It is important D.It is not important E. F. 正确答案：C
According to paragraph 2 and paragraph 3, which of the following is not true? A.We learn to value people mostly for being kind and wise and funny. B.We can be immune to beauty.
C.Aristotle meant beauty is the best recommendation.
D.People think a beautiful author’s essay is more creative and more intelligently written.
E.
F. 正确答案：B
Paragraph 4 is written to show__________. A.beauty is powerful B.beautiful children are favorites with parents and teachers C.beautiful lawyers get higher pay than their homely colleagues D.attractive people receive more help from strangers E. F. 正确答案：A
The word “good-looking” in par agraph 4 line 3 may mean__________. A.beautiful or handsome B.lovely C.careful D.kind-hearted E. F. 正确答案：A
<br>Who would want to build a virtual house on the Internet? Or spend hours online each week living inside a make-believe world? It sounds crazy, but thousands of video game enthusiasts do just that. <br>Online worlds are becoming more popular than ever. Many people have belonged to these online worlds for years. Inside these imaginary worlds, video gamers develop characters over time. These characters learn skills, fight battles, build relationships, and even own property. Some communities inside these online worlds have several hundred thousand citizens! <br>The people role-playing in online worlds buy and sell things with virtual money. Many gamers earn virtual money by running successful tailor shops and weapons dealerships in their online worlds. Money and treasures can also be taken from victims in battle—it’s a dangerous virtual world out there! <br>But gaining virtual wealth can be too time-consuming for the gamer who wants to buy his castle now. Serious game addicts have begun doing something the online world designers probably never imagined. <br>Some gamers are exchanging real-world money to buy virtual money and
property for their online worlds. Using online auction sites such as , gamers buy and sell whatever they need. A whole mini-economy has grown around this trade of goods. <br>Some of the most valuable items for sale in online worlds aren’t cheap. Sometimes they are rare, which makes them even more valuable. For example, consider a nice virtual house in a prime location. This property might cost as much as a new TV set in the real world! <br>For the person who doesn’t participate in these online worlds, the appeal must seem pecul iar. What’s the attraction with these online worlds? Why would people spend money on something that doesn’t really exist? <br>The money being exchanged for those online swords and castles is real. The swords and castles aren’t. Absurd? Maybe. But the time and effort spent by the players is real. So is their love for online worlds. It seems only the human
imagination can make something out of nothing! <br>
In the 1st paragraph, “make-believe world” refers to the following EXCEPT_____________.
A.virtual world.
B.online world.
C.imaginary world.
D.castles
E.
F. 正确答案：D
In the 1st paragraph, “video game enthusiasts” refers to _____________. A.video gamers B.characters C.game designers D.tailors E. F. 正确答案：A
The gamers could earn virtual money by the following EXCEPT _____________. A.doing some business B.designing some games C.exchanging real-world money to buy virtual money D.taking from victims in battle E. F. 正确答案：B
According to the author, human imagination _____________. A.is nothing B.is something C.can be exchanged with virtual money D.can make anything possible E. F. 正确答案：D
What’ s the author’s attitude toward things online? A.Positive B.Negative C.Neutral D.Critical E. F. 正确答案：C
>In the United States there are six million tennis players and twelve million golfers. These figures would not surprise most people. But many would be surprised to learn that twenty million Americans ride motorcycles. Few people realize that motorcycling is fast becoming one of America’s most popular sports. <br>Many kinds o f people enjoy motorcycling. The average American motorcyclist is between the ages of twenty-one and thirty-five. He owns his own house, and has a wife, more than one child, and at least one car. He is a responsible citizen. <br>Cycle Magazine, a monthly publication with almost 280,000 readers, claims that about fifty-five per cent of American motorcyclists are
businessmen, with three per cent in the professions and nine per cent in government service. Such information is offered by motorcyclists in the hop e of improving the general public’s impression of their sport. The public has tended to believe that all motorcycles are ridden by wild, irresponsible, lawless young man. <br>There are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. Motorcyclists often look dirty; in fact, they are dirty. On the road there is little to protect them from mud, crushed insects, and bird droppings. For practical reasons they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. <br>Probably the machine itself also produces anger and fear. Motorcycles are noisy, though some big trucks are even noisier. But trucks are big and carry heavy loads; they are accepted because they perform a needed service, making America move. Motorcycles, on the other hand, make an unpleasant noise just to give their riders pleasure. That is what is commonly thought. <br>Of course the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many people’s low opinion of the sport. Its defend ers, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger than is commonly believed. <br>As motorcycling becomes more common in years to come, it will be interesting to see how people in general feel about the sport. Perhaps it will someday become as “respectable” as tennis or golf. <br> Motorcyclists. A.are wild, irresponsible, lawless young man B.are all businessmen C.hope to improve the general public’s impression of their sport D.want to own his own house and at least one car E. F. 正确答案：C
The average citizen dislikes motorcycling not because. A.motorcyclists often look dirty B.motorcycles make an unpleasant noise C.it is dangerous D.it is not as popular as tennis E. F.
正确答案：D
Why do motorcyclists often dress in old clothing? A.For practical reasons. B.It looks cool and wild. C.They do not want to be looked respectable. D.Because motorcycles are dirty. E. F. 正确答案：A
People accept noisier big trucks because .A.they are big and carry heavy loads B.they perform a needed service C.they give their riders pleasure D.they are not roaring along quiet streets.
E. F. 正确答案：B
Which of the following ideas is suggested in the passage? A.In the United States there are twelve million tennis players and six million golfers. B.There are 280,000 motorcyclists in the Un ited States. C.Many people realize that motorcycling is becoming one of America’s most popular sports. D.Motorcycling becomes more common in the future. E. F. 正确答案：D
IQ is not the determining factor for success,” said Janell Kilgore, a staff counselor in the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. IQ contributes about 20 percent to the factors that determine life success, which leaves 80 percent to other forces, including EQ, she noted. Goleman writes that “the vast majority of one’s ultimate status in soci ety is determined by non-IQ factors, ranging from social class to luck”. Emotional intelligence is one of those factors that can be improved or enhanced. <br><br>According to Kilgore, understanding and practicing five key concepts can improve your emotiona l intelligence. <br><br>Knowing one’s own emotions <br><br>Recognize and name emotions you feel; understand why you feel that way; and distinguish between feelings and actions. “As a parent, you can begin now with your children, teaching them about their emotions. But first you have to know your own. You have to be able to tell yourself what you’re feeling,” Kilgore said. <br><br>Recognizing emotions in others <br><br>The ability to take another person’s perspective, Kilgore said, is a skill that effective managers and supervisors possess. Emotionally intelligent individuals also are sensitive to other people’s feelings and listen well. Kilgore led workshop participants through an exercise designed to illustrate these ideas. She showed two emotionally charged clips from the movies Parenthood and E.T., asking individuals to write down emotions they saw exhibited by the characters’ body language. Participants also wrote down their own feelings during each scene. The group’s list demonstrated the many emotions seen through the films’ characters, as well as the different ways people felt about the same scenes. <br><br>Managing emotions <br><br>Accept your feelings, but find a balance between over sensitivity or over expression and emotional suppression. Kilgore said her teenage daughters, when angry, have sometimes stomped up the stairs in their home. While some people may find this behavior unacceptable, Kilgore said she
finds it healthy for them to express their emotions rather than suppressing them. <br><br>Handling relationships <br><br>Being perceptive, applying conflict management skills instead of ignoring conflict, and being considerate and cooperative are important in handling relationships with others. Kilgore also stresses that communication skills are essential to healthy relationships. <br><br>
According to researchers, which of the following is true? A.IQ determines life success. B.EQ determines life success. C.IQ contributes a small part to life success. D.EQ contributes a small part to life success. E. F. 正确答案：D
The word “sensitive” in paragraph 4 line 2 means __________. A.showing understanding and awareness of something B.easily worried and offended by something C.likely to cause disagreement or make people angry or upset D.good because it is based on reasons E. F. 正确答案：C
Why did Kilgore ask individuals to write down emotions they saw in the movie characters and their own feelings? A.Because she researched human emotions. B.Because she was interested in movies. C.Because she wanted to find out the differences between the characters’ and the audience’s emotions. D.Because she wanted to teach individuals the importance of recognizing others’ emotions. E. F. 正确答案：A
The example of Kilgore’s daughters indicates __________. A.Stomping up the stairs is go od behavior B.Stomping up the stairs is good for her daughters’ health C.Suppressing emotions is good for her daughters’ health D.Letting out emotions is good for her daughters’ health E.
F. 正确答案：C
The main idea of the passage is __________. A.what EQ is B.EQ is more important than IQ C.how to improve your EQ D.how to behave properly E. F. 正确答案：B。