山西大学2007英语写作(二)考试题(A)

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《大学英语(2)》期末考试卷A(1)(最新整理)

B. Proposed models have been accepted after heated arguments.C. New Yorkers are well known for debating daily on various kinds of issues.D. The debate on how to design buildings to replace the World Trade Centre is endless.2. What can we learn about New Yorkers according to this passage?A. New Yorkers are very impersonal.B. New Yorkers have changed their life style after the September11 attack.C. New Yorkers managed to unite public opinions.D. New Yorkers like to argue with each other for everything.3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?A. Someone suggested that the new building should have a more traditional look.B. People’s reaction to the models was positive.C. Someone suggested that the new building should include a memorial.D. Some thought the new designs were too big.4. The reconstruction will take longer time because _______.A. designers have not made modelsB. people have not reached an agreementC. it is dangerous to construct high buildings in New YorkD. the property owners are afraid that companies will not move in5. The word “exterior（Para.4）” is closest in meaning to _______.A. entranceB. designC. appearanceD. materials( 2 )A few years ago it was common to speak of a generation gap between young people and their elders. Parents said that children did not respect and listen to them, while children said that their parents did not understand them at all. What had gone wrong? Why had the generation gap suddenly appeared? Actually, the generation gap has been around for a long time. Many people argue that it is built into every part of our society.One important cause of the generation gap is the opportunity thatyoung people have to choose their own ways of life. In a moretraditional society, when children grow up, they are expected to livein the same area as their parents, to marry people that their parentsknow and like, and often to continue the family jobs. In our society,young people often travel great distances for their education, moveout of the family at an early age, marry or live with people whomtheir parents have never met, and choose jobs different from those oftheir parents.In our society, parents often expect their children to do betterthan they did, to find better jobs, to make more money and to do allthe things that they were unable to do. Often, that is another cause ofthe gap between them. Often, they discover that they have very littlein common with each other.Finally, the speed at which changes take place in our society isthe third cause of the gap between the generations. In a traditionalculture, senior people are valued for their knowledge, but in oursociety the knowledge of a lifetime may become out of date. Theyoung and the old seem to live in two very different worlds, separatedby different skills and abilities. No doubt, the generation gap willcontinue in American life for some time to come.6. The first paragraph tells us that ______.A. the problem of the generation gap draws much attention frompeopleB. it is out of date to talk about the generation gapC. children and parents are trying to understand each otherD. it is very important for people to frequently communicate witheach other7. In a more traditional society, old people_______.A. have their children respect and listen to themB. do not care for their children at allC. expect their children to rebel against themD. do not live together with their children8. In American society young people________.A. do not need to find jobsB. leave home at an early ageC. have better education than their parentsD. marry people younger than them9. Which of the following is NOT the cause of the generation gap?A. Young people like to depend more on themselves.B. Parents do not love their children dearly.C. American society changes rapidly.D. Parents expect too much of their children.10. The main idea of the passage is ________.A. that the generation gap needs consideringB. when the generation gap is necessary in American societyC. why the generation gap existD. how we can reduce the generation gap二、交际用语(此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。

大学英语A2试题(开卷)

大学英语A2 开卷考试本试题需在【答题册】作答。

(试题总分100分)ⅠAnswer the following questions.（共5题，每小题4分，满分20分)1.Do you often log on the Internet? What do you usually do online?2.How often do you shop for clothes?3.What do you know about Bill Gate?4.Do you enjoy watching figure skating? Explain.5.Do you think parents should enforce their will on their children？ⅡReading comprehensions.（共10题，每小题2分，满分20分）Passage AIn order to learn a foreign language well, it is necessary to overcome the fear of making mistakes. If the primary goal of language use is communication, then mistakes are secondary considerations that may be dealt with gradually as awareness of those mistakes increases. On the other hand, students should not ignore their mistakes. The language learner may observe how native speakers express themselves, and how native expressions differ from the way the learner might say them. For example, a Spanish speaker who has been saying “I do it” to express willingness to do something in the immediate future, could, by communicating with native speakers of English, observe that native speakers actually say “I’ll do it”. This difference can serve as a basis for the student to change his way of using the present tense in English. But a student who is unwilling to communicate in the first place would lose this opportunity to learn by trial and error.6. According to the passage, the present tense in English is _______A. basically the same in English as it is in SpanishB. used with some verbs but not with others to express future intentionC. not used to express a desire to do something in the immediate futureD. not the most difficult problem for foreign students7. According to the passage, language learners can reduce the number of their mistakes by ________A. comparing their speech with that of native speakersB. reading good books in the foreign languageC. asking native speakers for explanationsD. speaking without regard to native speakers8. According to the passage, foreign language students who do not communicate with native speakers will NOT ________ A. learn very much about the foreign societyB. take advantage of available languageC. have to worry about making mistakesD. learn about the history of the foreign language9. According to the passage, foreign language students should not worry too much about making mistakes because ________A. native speakers like foreign students who try to learn their languageB. everyone makes mistakes when trying to communicate in a strange languageC. native speakers will ignore their mistakesD. communication is the primary goal of language learning10. The author’s major conclusion about the function of mistakes in foreign language learning is that _________A. mistakes are not important in the process of learning a languageB. learners are often very afraid of making mistakesC. native speakers often do not tell foreign language learners about their mistakeD. making mistakes can help the learner discover the rules of the languagePassage BIt is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle(小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles. Several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “nice”isn’t a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.11. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ______.A. demonstrate his capability C.ask for as much money as he canB. give his boss a good impression D. ask for the salary he hopes to get12. What can be inferred from Beth’s story?A. Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B. If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C. People should not be content with what they have got.D. People should be careful when negotiating for a job.13. We can learn from the passage that ______.A. unfairness exists in salary increasesB. most people are overworked and underpaidC.one should avoid overstating one’s performanceD. most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises14. To get a pay raise, a person should ______.A. advertise himself on the job marketB. persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC. try to get inside information about the organizationD. do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions15. To be successful in negotiations, one must ______.A. meet his boss at the appropriate timeB. arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC. be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD. be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesIII Translation. （共2题，每小题20分，满分40分）Chinese to English我的基本忠告很简单，而且是发自内心的：全力获得最佳教育，充分利用高中和大学，学会如何学习。

[英语考试]2002年至2007年历年大学英语四级考试作文真题汇总

2002年至2007年历年大学英语四级考试作文真题汇总2002年1月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: “A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus”. You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the online given in Chinese below:假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼而有之。

2002年6月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computer. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the chart and the online given below:1. 上图所示为1990年、1995年、2002年某校大学生使用计算机的情况，请描述其变化；2. 请说明发生这些变化的原因（可从计算机的用途、价格或社会发展等方面加以说明）；3. 你认为目前大学生在计算机使用中有什么困难或问题。

2003年1月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “It Pays to Be Honest”. You should write at least 120 word according to the outline given below in Chinese:1.当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象2.诚实利人利己，做人应该诚实2003年6月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “A Eye-witness Account of a Traffic Accident”. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。

2007高考试题——英语(山西卷)

2007年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

第I卷1至12页。

第II 卷13至14页。

考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第I卷注意事项：1．答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用直经0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的姓名，准考证号填写清楚，并贴好条形码。

请认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名和科目。

2．每小题选出答案后，用2 B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，在试题卷上作答无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.15.C.￡9.18.答案是B。

1. Who is coming for tea?A. John.B. Mark.C. Tracy.2. What will the man do next?A. Leave right away.B. Stay for dinner.C. Catch a train.3. What does the man come for?A. A lecture.B. A meeting.C. A party.4. What size does the man want?A. 9.B. 35.C. 39.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Life in Southeast Asia.B. Weather condition.C. A holiday tour.第二节（共15小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。

自考00603《英语写作》07年-12年真题与答案

全国2006年10月高等教育自学考试课程代码：00603英语写作试题I. Supply the missing paragraph (20 points)The following passage is incomplete with one body paragraph missing. Study the passage carefully and write the missing paragraph in about 100 words. Make sure that your tone and diction are in unity with the passage provided.Attaining Success in CollegeSucceeding in college is not only important to getting and education, but also crucial in this day and age to success in the work place. To me, the three most important things for attaining a successful college experience are having smart classroom conduct, taking advantage of campus resources, and making college the first priority.Making good use of campus resources is also of great importance to college success. The school library has many resources for the growth of the students’ mind. With computers and copy-machines for individual use, computer labs and writing labs are there not just for learning purposes but also for actual help with writing papers. The “office hours”will help the students build a close relationship with their professors and give them access to the professors’ mind. From the professors the students can acquire possible extra information that may put them ahead of their study. All these resources are free, since they are funded by student tuitions. So taking good advantage of the resources can only make the students’ education more attainable.Finally, any students who want to assure success must establish school as the top priority. Personally I have watched some students slowly loosen up; I have seen a pattern of partying and a lack of motivation. Many of the freshmen have no idea why they are in college, and their “eyes” often tell it all. This world is so rich in distractions that it is hard to keep a strong focus, especially if one is just starting his or her academic career. It is said that the first semester is often the most “unsuccessful” one. This certainly rings true for me.I made mistakes in this regard and eventually learned that, to achieve success, school must always be placed above other things.In my college experience, I have observed and learned how to achieve success. I wish someone had told me earlier the importance of having that smart classroom conduct, of fully utilizing the school resources, andII. Write an outline (20 points)Read the following passage carefully and compose a “topic outline” for it.SmellSmell, as a means of nonverbal communication, is important. Odor communicates not only when we are face to face with another person, but also when the other person is not present. People from different cultures may have different attitudes toward body odors.Most people in the West respond negatively to what they consider bad odors such as body odor, breath odor, or clothes that emit unpleasant smells such as sweat. They work hard to cover up their body odor and view those with body odor as dirty and unsanitary. However, people usually are not comfortable in discussing the topic, and generally will not tell another that his or her body odor is offensive. They will simply avoid being close to the person and will end the conversation as quickly as possible.Other cultures have quite different concepts of natural odors; they consider them as normal and believe that it is an act of friendship to “breathe the breath” of the person with whom they converse and to feel their presence by smelling. For example, Arabs don’t seem to feel comfortable unless they can smell each other. When Arabs talk, they virtually envelop each other in their breath. Smelling the natural body odors of one’s friend is desirable; denying him or her this privilege is to act ashamedly. In other cultures smell also plays an important role. In Japan, young girls will often play a game involving the placing of five fragrances in tiny boxes. The girl who identifies the most aromas wins the game. In Bali, Indonesia, when lovers greet one another, they often breathe deeply in a kind of friendly sniffing. It is not uncommon for young lovers in the Philippines to trade small pieces of clothing on parting so that the smell of the other person will evoke their affection for each other.Not knowing cultural variations in attitude toward smell can create uncertainty and even ill feeling. For example, a medical doctor from Saudi Arabia once worked in a hospital in the southern United States. Problems arose when patients refused to have the Saudi doctor examine them. Interviews with patients revealed two problems: He “smelled bad” and he breathed on the patients. The doctor’s training had apparently failed to include the difference between Arabic and American attitudes and practices relating to smell. Clearly, encounters between people with such widely differing attitudes could lead to serious miscommunication. To maintain harmonious intercultural business relationships, one should remember these diverse attitudes toward smell.III. Compose an essay (60 points)In China, old people are usually taken care of by their family members, but now some people send theiraging parents to nursingyour views./ke.htm全国2008年10月自考英语写作试题课程代码：00603Ⅰ. Supply the missing paragraph (20 points)The following passage is incomplete with one body paragraph missing. Study the passage carefully and write the missing paragraph in about 100 words. Make sure that your tone and diction are in unity with the passage provided.Different Types of ParentsIt is universally true that all parents in the world love their children. However, as parents’ views of life vary, they love their children in different ways. Generally speaking, in terms of how they treat their children, parents fall into three basic types: autocratic, democratic, and permissive.The autocratic parent’s word is the law. He always sets rules, expecting complete obedience from his children. He assumes that he knows what is best for his children and that they will learn discipline and respect for authority from his orders. He does not realize that he may not know best and that rules without mercy may breed contempt for authority. If the child came home late from a party because a major accident on the highway tied up traffic for miles, this parent would not allow the child to explain his reasons for being late. The child would be immediately punished. This kind of parent probably has good intentions, wanting his child to grow up “right,” but his approach to the task may lead to conflicts. The democratic parent is not so strict. He is willing to discuss rules with his children and listen to their side of an argument. If his child came home an hour late from a party, he would listen to the explanation instead of punishing the child immediately. In general, the democratic parent lays down fewer rules than his autocratic counterpart because he realizes children must learn certain things in life on their own. He prefers to play the role of an advisor and is always available when his children need help.Too few people with children are democratic parents, which is the best of the three types. Too much or too little authority often breeds disrespect and resentment. A good parent should offer guidance and advice; he should not try to rule his children or disregard his children completely.Ⅱ. Write an outline (20 points)Read the following passage carefully and compose a “topic outline” for it.The Human BrainFor centuries, people wondered about how the human brain works. Researchers were particularly concerned about its structure and functions. It was not long ago that scientists made the remarkable discovery that our brains are divided into two halves—left brain and right brain, and that each half has separate features and roles.The left brain is said to be the logical brain. It is the left brain that we use to solve mathematical problems and go think logically. For example, if you are asked how to make coffee, this is what happens. Your left brain begins to work; it searches its files for information on coffee making. If it finds the files, it begins relating what to do step by step. If it does not find any record, it says it does not know.The right brain is often called the creative brain. It has the function of thinking creatively. This contains all the artistic functions, including art and music appreciation. When you want to draw a picture or compose a piece of music or write poetry, it is the right brain that is in operation. When you come across a new situation in your life, your right brain gives ideas on how to tackle it.To some people, the left brain is dominant and to others, the right brain is. Of people who are good in mathematics and language expression—that is, putting into practice what they have learnt, we say that they are more left-brained. They are not very sensitive and believe in doing everything only after reasoning. They are very sharp at arguments. They are the type who will not believe in anything until they see it. Right-brained people are more artistic and have a good sense of music appreciation. They are also more sensitive and tend to be emotional. They are more open to new ideas and are willing to accept radical positions.Is the left brain better or the right brain? Both sides of the brain are equally important. In an ideal situation, a person should be exactly equal in both sides of the brain. However, as inideal never happens. People are dominated by one or the other side of their brains. Inwe meet in the world, there will be requirements for both sides of the brain to work together as partners. For example, when you want to write a story, which brain do you use? The answer is both brains. You need the right brain to think of the ideas and you need the left side to arrange everything in a logical sequence. You cannot go through life with only one side functioning.It’s fundamentally important for people to know these interesting facts about the human brains. However, many aspects concerning our brains still remain unknown. With scientists’ persistent efforts, more secrets of the human brain will be revealed.Ⅲ. Compose an essay (60 points)Nowadays, some traditional beliefs and customs tend to be less valued. Choose one such belief or custom and explain why you think it should be continued or maintained. Write a 300-word argumentative essay defending your views.全国2008年10月高等教育自学考试英语写作试题解析答案（课程代码：0603）Ⅰ.Supply the missing paragraph【答案】The permissive parents are not only strict, but also absolutely dotes on his children, there are fewer rules even no rules for their ,usually they think children have no mistake when they came home late, they didn’t ask the child for reasons, In the daily life, they’ll do all they possibly can in order to meet their children’s demands, Day by day, their children have got some bad habits for example, tell lies, rebel leave home, they are not consciousness of their bad actions, This kind of parents are too democratic to indulge their children terribly.【解析】全文一共五段，所缺段落为第四段，这是一段议论文，围绕三种类型的家长展开议论的，文章结构为总分总，第一段说明存在三种类型的家长：独治、民主、放纵型，第二、三、四分别来说明这三个类型的家长，第五段总结这篇文章，作者提出了自己的观点，故第四段应为议论放纵型的家长，这道题主要考查对文章层次的把握和议论文的写作。

[英语考试]2002年至2007年历年大学英语四级考试作文真题汇总

[英语考试]2002年至2007年历年大学英语四级考试作文真题汇总2002年至2007年历年大学英语四级考试作文真题汇总2002年1月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: “A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus”. You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the online given in Chinese below: 假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，能够是表扬，能够是批判建议，也能够兼而有之。

2002年6月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computer. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the chart and the online given below:1. 上图所示为1990年、1995年、2002年某校大学生使用计算机的事情，请描述其变化；2. 请讲明发生这些变化的缘故（可从计算机的用途、价格或社会进展等方面加以讲明）；3. 你以为目前大学生在计算机使用中有啥困难或咨询题。

2003年1月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “It Pays to Be Honest”. You should write at least 120 word according to the outline given below in Chinese:1.当前社会上存在许多别老实的现象2.老实利人利己，做人应该老实2003年6月四级作文试题Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “A Eye-witness Account of a Traffic Accident”. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。

高考英语2007-2011_试卷及答案

2007年高考英语试题（全国卷II）第1卷第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：haveA. gaveB. saveC. hatD. made答案是C.1. stop A. lose B. woman C. shock D. rose2. breathe A. thick B. southern C. mathematics D. method3. ground A. house B. country C. group D. cough4. center A. ocean B. decide C. cause D. socialist5. animal A. ache B. anything C. advance D. anxious第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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山西专升本历年英语作文深度解析与备考策略**Analysis of Past Years' English Essays for Shanxi Vocational-to-Bachelor Exam and Preparation Strategies**The English essay section in the Shanxi Vocational-to-Bachelor examination has always been a critical component, testing not only the examinee's proficiency in the language but also their ability to think critically and express ideas clearly. Over the years, the themes of these essays have ranged from social issues to personal experiences, reflecting a diverse range of topics relevant to both academic and practical contexts.In recent years, we have seen a shift towards more contemporary and practical topics, such as the impact of technology on daily life, the importance of environmental conservation, and the challenges of finding a balance between work and personal life. These topics require candidates to not only have a solid grasp of English grammar and vocabulary but also to be able to analyze and discuss complex issues in a coherent and persuasive manner.To prepare effectively for this section, candidates should focus on building their vocabulary and grammar skills, as well as their ability to write coherently and analytically. Reading a wide range of materials, including newspapers, magazines, and academic articles, can help candidates familiarize themselves with different writing styles and vocabulary. Additionally, practicing writing essays on various topics can help improve their writing speed and accuracy.Moreover, candidates should also pay attention to the structure of the essay. A well-structured essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion is essential for leaving a good impression on the examiner. The introduction should briefly introduce the topic and state the main argument or point of view. The body of the essay should provide evidence and examples to support the argument, and the conclusion should sum up the main points and leave a lasting impression on the reader.Apart from these, candidates should also familiarize themselves with different essay types, such as argumentative essays, descriptive essays, and narrativeessays. Understanding the structure and requirements of each type can help them better prepare for the examination and write more effectively.In conclusion, the English essay section of the Shanxi Vocational-to-Bachelor examination requires candidates to demonstrate their proficiency in English, critical thinking skills, and writing abilities. By focusing on vocabulary and grammar building, practicing writing essays ondifferent topics, and understanding the structure and requirements of different essay types, candidates can effectively prepare for this challenging section and achieve their desired results.**山西专升本历年英语作文深度解析与备考策略**在山西专升本考试中，英语作文部分一直是一个重要环节，它不仅检验考生的英语水平，还考察其批判性思维和表达能力。

2020-2021某大学《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷A(含答案)

2020-2021《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷A适用专业：考试时间：考试时间：120分钟闭卷试卷总分：100分(答案请写在答题纸上)Part I. Summary Writing (20 %):Directions: Read the following passage. Write a summary of about 80 words.The first thing that strikes the critical minority as it looks at the whole cultural picture, is that ours is a nation of new-rich people, well washed, well dressed up rather pathetically unsure just what it is dressed up and washed for; a nation convinced that a multitude of material goods, standardized, furiously and expensively advertised by appeals to greed and vanityWill in themselves make life worth the living. Because we are new- rich, we over value possessions. Almost any individual who makes a great deal of money very rapidly supposes that mere possession of wealth is evidence of worth. He also is apt to imagine that with his means he can buy happiness. These mistakes usually seem folly to the old- rich, to one who was born to poverty, whose father and mother were bred with it. Such a one knows that merely because he or his friends have it, it is no sign that they are worth it, but quite commonly the contrary. He has learned through experience that money is not in itself very valuable stuff. Happiness, which is what all men desire, can not be purchased; it is an illusive something not for sale. The old- rich know these things well enough, but the new-rich rarely discover them until they have grown accustomed to possessions. So itseems to be with our society.Part II. Essay Appreciation (35%)Directions: Read the following essay and answer the questions. Everyday CrueltyLast week, I found myself worrying less about problems of world politics and national crime and more about smaller evils. I came home one day with a bad taste in my mouth, the kind I get whenever I witness the little cruelties that people inflict on each other. On this particular day, I had seen too much of the cruelty of the world.Every day I walk from the bus stop to the office where I work. This walk is my first step away from the comforts of home and into the tensions of the city. For me, a landmark on the route is a tiny patch of ground that was once strewn with rubbish and broken glass. The city is trying to make a "pocket park" out of it by planting trees and flowers. Every day this spring, I watched the skinny saplings put out tiny leaves. When I walked past, I always noted how big the tulips were getting and made bets with myself on when they would bloom. To pass time as I walk, I oftenmake silly little bets with myself, such as predicting that the next man I see will be wearing a blue tie. But last Wednesday, as I reached the park, I felt sick. Someone had knocked the trees to the ground and trampled the budding tulips into the dirt. Someone had destroyed a bit of beauty for no reason.At lunchtime on Wednesday, I witnessed more meanness. Along with dozens of other hungry, hurried people, I was waiting in line at McDonald's. Also in line was a young mother with two tired, impatient children clinging to her legs. The mother was trying to calm the children, but it was obvious that their whining was about to give way to full-fledged tantrums. The lines barely moved, and the lunchtime tension was building. Then, one of the专业班级姓名学号装订children began to cry and scream. As people stared angrily at the helpless mother, the little boy's bloodcurdling yellsresounded through the restaurant. Finally, one man turned to her and said, "Lady, you shouldn't bring your kids to a public place if you can't control them." A young woman chimed in with another piece of cruel criticism. The mother was exhausted and hungry. Someone in line could have helped her by kneeling down to interact on eye level with one of the kids. Instead, even though many of the customers in the restaurant were parents themselves, they treated her like a criminal.The worst incident of mean-spiritedness that I saw that day happened after I left work. As I walked to the bus stop, I approached an old woman huddled in a doorway. She was wrapped in a dirty blanket and clutched a cheap vinyl bag packed with her belongings. She was one of the "street people" our society leaves to fend for themselves. Approaching the woman from the opposite direction were three teenagers who were laughing and talking in loud voices. When they saw the old woman, they began to shout crude remarks at her. Then, they did even more cruel things to torment her. The woman stared helplessly at them, like a wounded animal surrounded by hunters. Then, having had their fun, the teenagers went on their way.I had seen enough of the world's coldness that day and wanted to leave it all behind. At home, I huddled in the warmth of my family. I wondered why we all contribute to the supply of petty cruelty. There's enough of it already.1.Which sentence in paragraph 2 should be omitted in the interest of paragraph unity?(Write the opening words)(5')2.Which sentence in paragraph 4 needs to be followed by more supporting details?(Write the opening words)(5')3.In paragraph 3, which four time signals does the author begin sentences with? (Write the four signals here)(5')4.Which sentence is the thesis?(Write the opening words)(5')5.Which method of organization does the writer use in this essay?(5')A.TimeB.Emphatic6.The ____ supporting paragraph of this essay lacks a top sentence. Write the topic sentence in your own words.(10')Part III. Writing (45%)Directions: Write an example essay of about 250 words on the following topic.Better Education for Higher Salary?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your thesis is.In the second part, support your thesis with three points.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.2020-2021《英语写作》2期末课程考试试卷A答案Part IOurs is a nation of new-rich people. The peoplethink that a lot of material goods will make thelife worth living. Only the new-rich peoplebelieve that riches can buy happiness. The old-rich by their experience know better. Born inriches they do not believe that riches make themworthy. So the new-rich make the mistake ofbelieving possessions make the worth of theowner and they rarely discover them until theyhave grown accustomed to possessions.Part ＩＩ１．To pass time２．Then they did even３．At lunchtime then as finally４．On this particular day５．A６．First ,The first small cruelty I saw occurred on my way to work.”Part III(略）英文写作成绩的判定主要从以下三个方面：内容（Content）；（focus on ideas）语言（Language）；（focus on verb tenses, diction, spelling）写作技巧（Skills）；（Writing skills）1.扣分显示也主要表现在以下四个方面：语言（L）：35%写作技巧（S）：40%内容（C）：25 %2.批阅统一标识：错误一律用线标出，较严重的语言错误用波浪线标出，每条波浪线表示扣1分；一般性的语言错误用直线标出，每条直线表示扣0.5分。

大学英语2-4A卷

三明学院2011-2012学年第二学期大学英语2-4课程试卷〔A〕一、Listening Comprehension（Section A每题1分，共10分；Section B 每题2分，共10分；Section C 每题1分，共10分。

此部分共30分）Section A (每题1分，共10分)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then write down the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A) She works so hard in a gym but she has been absent for a while.B) She works so hard that she is too busy to go to the gym.C) She does all her exercises in the gym.D) She does a lot of exercise in the open area but goes to the gym if she can.2. A) Population in China.B) The consequence of gender imbalance.C) Marriage for Chinese men.D) 30 million Chinese men.3. A) She got delayed.B) She didn‟t see the movie.C) She was late for the movie class.D) She was caught in a traffic jam.4. A) The chair is very expensive.B) The chair is indeed very old.C) The chair was bought last Sunday.D) The chair was bought at a low price.5. A) The woman doesn‟t know the Smith‟s well.B) Either of them knows the real situation.C) The situation was more difficult than she realized.D) The situation was less difficult than she realized.6. A) A car in front broke down.B) A car bomb exploded.C) A car got burnt.D) A car bumped into a frame.7. A) 1957. B) 1960.C) 1989. D) 1992.8. A) He will go to the dancing party.B) He wants to have a cup of tea.C) He does not like dancing at all.D) He prefers dancing to tea.9. A) Building a house. B) Booking the hotel.C) Traveling to the sea. D) Selling an apartment.10. A) Go out of the town. B) Go shopping online.C) Go to the shopping mall. D) Look for it nearby.Section B (每题2分，共10分)Directions: You are going to hear two passages. Each will be followed by some questions. Choose the best answer from the four choices given. Then write down the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 11. A) 44% of 7113 Americans aged 20 to 69.B) 7113 Americans aged 20 to 69.C) 44% of 7110 Americans aged 20 to 59.D) 7110 Americans aged 20 to 59.2. A) 4 out of 10.B) Half of them.C) A majority of them.D) All of those who are in their 20s.3. A) Trust. B) Companionship.C) Fidelity. D) Infidelity.Passage 21. A) Send e-cards to lovers.B) Make their own cards from left-over wrapping paper.C) Buying flowers planted in a pot.D) All of the above.2. A) 13 000 000. B) 30 000 000.C) 130 000. D) 300 000.Section C (每题1分，共10分)Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 8 to 10 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, check what you have written. Then write down your answers on the Answer Sheet.A busker is someone who performs music or an act on the street. The most common kind of busker plays a guitar. Passers-by will _____1_____ money into his or her guitar case. However, players of other instruments, from the classical _____2_____ to the handsaw, are also buskers. In fact, any kind of street performance can be regarded as a _____3______ of busking. This includes fire-breathers, jugglers, storytellers, mime artists and dancers.In some cities busking requires a ____4______ while in others it is tolerated as long as it doesn‟t ______5_____ with noise and traffic regulations.In Europe, city _____6_____ generally welcome buskers. It is believed that in busy city-center areas street performers create a festive and ______7_____ atmosphere that helps to attract more visitors and shoppers. As passers-by stop to enjoy street performances, they are more likely to take notice of the nearby shops and businesses,________________8________________________________ ______.Busking is a fun activity for the performer. Buskers, _________________9______ _____________, can enjoy the experience of performing anonymously. The success of the performance depends solely on __________________10_____________ _____________. It‟s a fun way to be part of a festive crowd and practice performance skills in the meantime.二、Vocabulary（每题1.5 分，共15分）Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1. Taxes are an which may fall on everybody.2. We _ ___ the authority's decision not to close the hospital.3. By the age of 20, Mozart had written some ten operas and was well prepared for the demanding audiences that ____ him in Vienna.4. After only three years in the American market, our US sales there ____ those in Japan.5. Priests thought angrily that the soldiers ____ the church by using it as a stable.6. We ___ knowledge not only from books, but also from practice.7. It is well-known that photographic paper is highly ___ to light.8. The first part of Law School Admission Test evaluates skills in reading comprehension, in figure _____ and in the evaluation of written material.9. I have to question the __ of forcing poor people to pay for their medical treatment.10. Nothing will stop them in their __ for truth.三、Reading Comprehension（每题2 分，共30 分）Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 3 passages for you. After reading the following passages, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and write down the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage A Questions 1-5 are based on the following passage.In 1993, I had my first opportunity to visit Russia as a representative of the University of California. I was there to provide some technical assistance in the area of agricultural labor management. “Russians are a very polite people,” I had been tutored before my arrival. One of my interpreters, once I was ther e, explained that a gentleman should pour the lemonade (a type of juice) for the ladies and show other courtesies to them.Toward the end of my three-week trip I was invited by my young Russian host and friend, Dmitri Ivanovich and his lovely wife Yielena out to dinner. At the end of a wonderful meal Yielena asked if I would like a banana. I politely declined and thanked her, and explained I was most satisfied with the meal. But the whole while my mind was racing: “What do I do? Do I offer her a banana even though they are as close to her as they are to me? What is the polite thing to do?”“Would you like a banana?” I asked Yielena.“Yes,” she smiled, but made no attempt to take any of the three bananas in the fruit basket. “What now?” I thought.“Which one would you like?” I fumbled.”That one,” she pointed at one of the bananas. So all the while thinking about Russian politeness I picked the banana Yielena had pointed at and peeled it half way and handed it to her. Smiles in Yielena and Dmitri‟s faces told me I had done the right thing. After this experience I spent much time letting the world know that in Russia, the polite thing is to peel the bananas for the ladies. Sometime during my third trip I was politely disabused of my notion.“Oh no, Gri gorii Davidovich,” a Russian graciously corrected me. “In Russia, when a man peels a banana for a lady it means he has a romantic interest in her.” How embarrassed I felt. And here I had been proudly telling everyone about this tidbit of cultural understanding.Certain lessons have to be learned the hard way. Some well meaning articles and presentations on cultural differences have a potential to do more harm than good and may not be as amusing. They present, like my bananas, too many generalizations or quite a distorted view.Some often-heard generalizations about the Hispanic culture include: Hispanics need less personal space, make less eye contact, touch each other more in normal conversation, and are less likely to participate in a meeting. Generalizations are often dangerous, and especially when accompanied by recommendations such as: move closer when talking to Hispanics, make more physical contact, don‟t expect participation, and so on.Differences between people within any given nation or culture are much greater than differences between groups. Education, social standing, religion, personality, belief structure, past experience, affection shown in the home, and a myriad of other factors will affect human behavior and culture.Sure there are differences in approach as to what is considered polite and appropriate behavior both on and off the job. In some cultures “yes” means, “I hear you” more than “I agree.” Length of pleasantries and greetings before getting down to business, level of tolerance for being around someone speaking a foreign (not-understood) language, politeness measured in terms of gallantry or etiquette (e.g., standing up for a woman who approaches a table, yielding a seat on the bus to an older person, etc.) and manner of expected dress are all examples of possible cultural differences and traditions.In Mexico it is customary for the arriving person to greet the others. For instance, someone who walks into a group of people eating would say provecho (enjoy your meal). In Chile, women often greet both other women and men with a kiss on the cheek. In Russia women often walk arm in arm with their female friends. Paying attention to customs and cultural differences can give someone outside that culture a better chance of assimilation or acceptance. Ignoring these can get an unsuspecting person into trouble.There are cultural and ideological differences and it is good to have an understanding about a culture‟s customs and ways. Aaron Pun, a Canadian ODCnet correspondent, wrote: “In studying cross-cultural differences, we are not looking at individuals but a comparison of one ethnic group against others. Hence, we are comparing two bell curves and generalizations cannot be avoided.” Another correspondent explained the human need to categorize. True, but the danger comes when we act on some of these generalizations, especially when they are based on faulty observations. Acting on generalizations about such matters as eye contact, personal space, touch, and interest in participation can have serious negative consequences.1. What did the author learn about Russians before he visited Russia?A) They are very polite.B) They are frank and romantic.C) Their behavior is usually very different.D) They are very hospitable.2. How did the author feel about his peeling a banana for a woman in Russia during his first visit to Russia?A) He felt he did the right thing in line with Russian culture.B) He felt embarrassed for having broken a Russian custom.C) He felt he was making a mistake.D) He felt excited about his romantic experience.3. How did the author realize that he had made a cultural blunder?A) He studied Russian etiquette after his first visit to Russia.B) He got a hint from the lady he offered the banana to.C) He was politely corrected by a Russian during his third visit.D) He consulted some books and realized his mistake.4. What does the author mean by the study of cross-cultural differences?A) Studying the differences between individuals within one ethnic group.B) Making a comparison between one ethnic group and another in terms of culture.C) Making cultural generalizations about one culture based on the standards of the other.D) Comparing and categorizing different cultures.5. What can we infer about the author from the passage?A) He was a male tourist.B) He could speak Russian very well.C) He often traveled around the world.D) He was an expert in world cultures.Passage B Questions 6-10 are based on the following passage.When I lived in Spain, some Spanish friends of mine decided to visit England by car. Before they left, they asked me for advice about how to find accommodation. I suggested that they should stay at …bed and breakfast‟ houses, because this kind of accommodation gives a foreign visitor a good chance to speak English with the family. My friends listened to my advice, but they came back with some funny stories.“We didn‟t stay at bed and breakfast houses,” they said, “because we found that most families were away on holiday.”I thought this was strange. Finally I understood what had happened. My friends spoke little English, and they thought …V ACANCIES‟ meant …holidays‟, because the Spanish word for …holidays” is …vacaciones‟. So they did not go to house where the sign outside said …V ACANCIES‟, which in English mea ns there are free rooms. Then my friends went to house where the sign said …NO V ACANCIES‟, because they thought this meant the people who owned the house were not away on holiday. But they found that these houses were all full. As a result, they stayed at hotels!We laughed about this and about mistakes my friends made in reading other signs. In Spanish, the word …DIVERSION‟ means fun. In English, it means that workmen are repairing the road, and that you must take a different road. When my friends saw the word …DIVERSION‟ on a road sign, they thought they were going to have fun. Instead, the road ended in a large hold.English people have problems too when they learn foreign languages. Once in Paris, when someone offered me some more coffee, I said …Thank you‟ in French. I meant that I would like some more. However, to my surprise the coffee pot was taken away! Later I found out that …Thank you‟ in French means …No, thank you.‟6. My Spanish friends wanted advice about ______.A. learning EnglishB. finding places to stay in EnglandC. driving their car on English roadsD. going to England by car7. I suggested that they stay at bed and breakfast houses because ______.A. they would be able to practise their EnglishB. it would be much cheaper than staying in hotelsC. it would be convenient for them to have dinnerD. there would be no problem about finding accommodation there8. “NO V ACANCIES” in English means ______.A. no free roomsB. free roomsC. not away on holidayD. holidays9. If you see a road sign that says …Diversion‟, you will ______.A. fall into a holeB. have a lot of fun and enjoy yourselfC. find that the road is blocked by crowds of peopleD. have to take a different road10. When someone offered me more coffee an d I said …Thank you‟ in French, I ______.A didn‟t really want any more coffeeB. wanted them to take the coffee pot awayC. really wanted some more coffeeD. wanted to express my politenessPassage C Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage.To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor: you must be able to hold the attention and interest of your audience; you must be a clear speaker, with a good, strong, pleasing voice which is fully under your control; and you must be able to act what you are teaching, in order to make its meaning clear.Watch a good teacher, and you will see that he does not sit still before his class: he stands the whole time he is teaching; he walks about, using his arms, hands and fingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express feelings. Listen to him, and you will hear the loudness, the quality and the musical note of his voice always changing according to what he is talking about.The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn‟t mean that he will indeed be able to act well on the stage, for there are very important differences between the teacher‟s work and the actor‟s. The actor has to speak words which he has learnt by heart; he has to repeat exactly the same words each time he plays a certain part, even his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usually fixed beforehand. What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt words and actions seem natural on the stage.A good teacher works in quite a different way. His audience takes an active part in his play: they ask and answer questions, they obey orders, and if they don‟t understand something, they say so. The teacher therefore has to meet the needs of his audience in his class. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must invent it as he goes along.I have known many teachers who were fine actors in class but were unable to take part in a stage-play because they could not keep strictly to what another had written.11. What is the text about?A. How to become a good teacher.B. What a good teacher should do outside the classroom.C. What teachers and actors could learn from each other.D. The similarities and differences between a teacher‟s work and an actor‟s.12. A good teacher ____________.A. knows how to hold the interest of his studentsB. must have a good voiceC. knows how to act on the stageD. stands or sits still while teaching13. In what way is a teacher‟s work different from an actor‟s?A. The teacher must learn everything by heart.B. He knows how to control his voice better than an actor.C. He has to deal with unexpected situations.D. He has to use more facial expressions.14. The main difference between students in class and a theatre audience is that _________.A. students can move around in the classroomB. students must keep silent while theatre audience need n‟tC. no memory work is needed for the studentsD. the students must take part in their teachers‟ plays15. Why is it that some good teachers are unable to play well on the stage?A. Nobody has taught them how to act on the stage.B. Their audiences are different.C. It is impossible for them to do so much memory work.D. They are not used to repeating exactly the same words.四、Cloze（每题1 分，共10分）Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word for each numbered blank and mark A), B), C),or D) on your Answer Sheet.Accidents are caused; they don‟t just happen. The reason may be easy to see: an overloaded tray, a shelf out of reach, apatch of ice on the road. But more 1 than not there is a chain of events leading up to the misfortune— 2 , tiredness or just bad temper—that show what the accident really is, a sort of attack on oneself.Road accidents, for example, happen 3 after a family quarrel, and we all know people who are accident-prone, so often at odds with themselves and the world 4 they seem to cause accidents for themselves and others.By definition, an accident is 5 you cannot predict to avoid. Most accidents involve ordinary motorists in a moment of carelessness or thoughtlessness.It is not always clear, either, what sort of conditions made people more 6 to have an accident. For instance, the law requires all factories to take safety 7 , and most companies have safety committees to make sure the regulations are observed, but still, every day in Britain, some fifty thousand men and women are 8 work due to accident. These accidents are largely the result of human error or misjudgment—noise and fatigue, 9 or worry are possible factors which contribute to this. Doctors who work in factories have found that those who drink too much, usually people who have a high anxiety level, 10 three times the normal risk of accidents at work.1. A. usual B. seldom C. always D. often2. A. destruction B. disappointment C. satisfaction D. frustration3. A. often B. always C. frequently D. never4. A. so B. therefore C. that D. as5. A. anything B. everything C. nothing D. something6. A. likely B. necessary C. dispensable D. easily7. A. methods B. ways C. responsibilities D. precautions8. A. fired from B. absent from C. dismissed from D. fined from 9. A. boredom B. excitement C. enjoyment D. contentment10. A. take B. run C. make D. get五、Translate the following sentences into English（每题3分，共15分）1. 随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

山西大学附中第二学期高三英语二月考试

山西大学附中2007—2008学年第二学期高三2月考试英语试题考试时间：110分钟考试内容：综合考试满分：150分第一部分：单项填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. -----I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.----- ____, Bill.A. You’re welcomeB. Go aheadC. Don’t mention itD. No problem2. Although he is young, David has gained ____ rich experience in ____ society.A. the; theB. a;/C./; /D. /; the3. -----I’ll come and see you next Wednesday.-----Is that a ______? Don’t disappoint me, I hope.A. decisionB. requestC. possibilityD. promise4. David Beckham has _____it takes to be a professional footballer.A．who B．what C．which D．that5.----- Is Danny going abroad?----- I think so. He _____ for a better job, but he didn’t get it.A．hopes B．had hoped C．was hoped D．has hoped6.Make ____ a habit to put whole-grain biscuits and nuts in your backpack.A．/ B．this C．that D．it7._____one can control his/her body movement in the air is a decisive factor ____one wants to bea really good skateboarder.A．How well; if B．How soon; unless C．How often; until D．How high; till 8. Peter survived in the accident when he fell overboard yesterday. He____ drowned.A．nearly B．slightly C．narrowly D．hardly9. It is ____any wonder that his friend doesn’t like watching television much.A．no B．such C．nearly D．hardly10.If the present unemployment _____continue, the society would face a more difficult situation.A. wouldB. shouldC. mightD. could11.As soon as he comes back, I’ll tell him when ________and see him.A. you will comeB. will you comeC. you comeD. do you come12.Seen from the moon, our earth, with water ____ 70% of its surface, appears as a “blue ball”.A. coversB. coveredC. to coverD. covering13. Maggie’s house is opposite to mine; we see each other ____.A. a great dealB. a lot ofC. a great manyD. a number of14. I got caught in the rain and my suit____.A. has ruinedB. had ruinedC. has been ruinedD. had been ruined15. In crowded places like airports and railway stations, you___ take care of your luggage.A. canB. mayC. mustD. will16. Although ___ my opinion, the old professor didn’t come up with his own.A. againstB. onC. forD. in17. He was educated at the local high school, ______ he went on to Beijing University.A. after whichB. after thatC. in whichD. in that18. ____ I really don’t like art, I find his work impressive.A. AsB. SinceC. IfD. While19. Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.A. more carefullyB. the most carefullyC. less carefullyD. the least carefully20.The information on the Internet gets around much more rapidly than ___ in the newspaper.A. itB. thoseC. oneD. that第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

-山西大学附中高三英语上学期第二次月考试卷

2008-2009学年山西大学附中高三英语上学期第二次月考试卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. ---Excuse me, could you tell me the time, please?---Sorry, I don’t have a watch with me.--- _________.A. Thanks a lotB. What a pity C .I’m sorry to hear that D. Thanks anyway2. In 1778, Joseph Banks was elected ______ president of the Royal Society, ______position he held for 42 years.A. the ; theB. a ; aC. 不填；aD. a ; 不填3. No agreement was reached in the discussion as neither side would give way to ______.A. the otherB. anotherC. any otherD. other4. It will not be long before that young journalist _______ me again.A. will meetB. metC. meetsD. would meet5. _________ it takes many years to gain the skills of an expert.A. It is well known to us thatB. As is known to us thatC. As we know thatD. That is well known to us6. He hadn’t seen his mother for a long time, so when he saw his mother he _____ crying.A. burst outB. burst intoC. burst inD. burst on7._______ she is, she has not much inside.A. Intelligent girl asB. An intelligent girl asC. Intelligent a girl asD. Girl intelligent as8.--- Isn’t it Ann’s husband over there?---- No, it ______ be him---I’m sure he doesn’t wear glasses.A. can’tB. must notC. won’t D may not9. That tests can actually give measurement of the language skills of thestudents_______ by many teachers.A. questionedB. are questionedC. is questionedD. questioning10. The careless driver is _______ for the traffic accident_______ yesterday.A. to blame; happenedB. to blame; happeningC. to be blamed; happenedD. to be blamed; happening11. He suggested the problem worth paying attention ______ at the meeting.A. to be discussedB. to being discussedC. to discussD. to discussing12. What he has told us about the situation in Iraq simply doesn’t make any________.A. useB. reason C value D sense13. Pop music is such an important part of society______ it has even influenced our language.A. asB. thatC. whichD. where14. ________ a mobile phone can you ring ______ you want to talk with anyway.A. Using; whoeverB. Only on; whomeverC. By; whateverD. With; anyone15. The teacher went up to the sleeping student and patted him on the head, _______.A. waking him up B to wake him away C. woke him up D. waken him away第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）I remember one Thanksgiving when our family had no money and no food, and someone came knocking on our door. A man was ___16____ there with a huge box of food, a giant turkey and even some ___17____ to cook it in. I couldn’t ___18___ it. My dad demanded, “Who are you? Where are you from?”The stranger announced, “I’m here because a friend of yours knows you’re in need and that you wouldn’t accept __19__ help, so I’ve brought this for you. Have a great Thanksgiving.”My father said, “No, no, we ___20___ accept this.” The stranger replied “You don’t have __21____.”, closed the door and left.Obviously that experience had a profound impact (深刻影响) on my life. I ___22___ myself that someday I would do well enough financially _23__ I could do the same thing for other people. By the time I was eighteen I had created my Thanksgiving ritual (习惯). I would go out ____24___ and buy enough food for one or two ___25____. Then I would dress like a delivery boy, go to the __26____ neighbourhood and just knock on a ___27____. I always __28____ a note that explained my Thanksgiving experience ___29____ a kid. The note said, “All that I ask ____30___ is that you take good enough care of ___31____ so that someday you can do the same thing for someone else.”I have received more from this annual ritual than I have from any amount of __32____ I’ve ever earned.Years ago I was in New York City with my new wife during Thanksgiving. She was sad because we were not with our family. ___33____ she would be home decorating the house for Christmas, but we were __34_____ in a hotel room. When I told her what I always do on Thanksgiving, she got excited.We packed enough food for seven families for thirty days and went to buildings where half a dozen people lived in one room with no electricity and no heat in winter surrounded by rats, cockroaches(蟑螂) and the smell of urine(尿). It was both an ___35____ realization that people lived this way and a truly fulfilling experience to make even a small difference.16. A. speaking B. standing C. looking D. shouting17. A. meat B. vegetables C. pans D. firewood18. A. believe B. accept C. help D. refuse19. A. direct B. some C. our D. any20. A. may not B. needn’t C. can’t D. daren’t21. A. any money B. a choice C. food D. a turkey22. A. permitted B. promised C. asked D. said23. A. when B. so that C. even if D. as if24. A. driving B. playing C. offering D. shopping25. A. people B. children C. families D. days26. A. nearest B. farthest C. largest D. poorest27. A. house B. door C. window D. gate28. A. concluded B. included C. wrote D. took29. A. like B. with C. as D. to30. A. in return B. later C. in future D. for31. A. others B. yourself C. your family D. the presents32. A. warmth B. thanks C. money D. encouragement33. A. Unfortunately B. Obviously C. Normally D. Gradually34. A. stuck B. excited C. free D. delighted35. A. exciting B. astonishing C. encouraging D. outstanding第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题3分，满分60分）AMom was a teacher most of her life. When she wasn’t in the classroom, she was educating her children or grandchildren: correcting our grammar; starting us on collections of butterflies, flowers or rocks; or inspiring a discussion on her most recent “Book of the Month Club” topic. Mom made learning fun.It was sad for my three brothers and me to see her ailing in her later years. At eighty-five, she suffered a stroke and she went steadily downhill after that.Two days before she died, my brothers and I met at her nursing home and took her for a short ride in a wheelchair. While we waited for the staff to lift her limp body back into bed, Mom fell asleep. Not wanting to wake her, we moved to the far end of the room and spoke softly.After several minutes our conversation was interrupted by a muffled sound coming from across the room. We stopped talking and looked at Mom. Her eyes were closed, but she was clearly trying to communicate with us. We went to her side.“Whirr,” she said weakly.“Where?” I asked. “Mom, is there something you want?” “Whirr,” she repeated a bit stronger. My brothers and I looked at each other and shook our heads sadly. Mom opened her eyes, sighed, and with all the energy she could muste r said, “Not was, say were!”It suddenly occurred to us that Mom was correcting brother Jim’s last sentence. “If it was up to me…”Jim leaned down and kissed her cheek. “Thanks, Mom,” he whispered. We smiled at each other and once again shook our hea ds…this time in awe of a remarkable teacher. 36．When Mom said, “Whirr”, what did she really want to do?A.She wanted to tell her sons her will.B.She wanted to have something to eat before she died.C.She wanted to correct the mistakes Jim made while talking.D.She wanted to teach her sons more because she was dying.37. Which of the following statements is NOT right?A.Mom was a good teacher and never wanted to stop her teaching.B.Mom was always making her teaching fun.C.Mom didn’t forget her teaching until she died.D.Mom was no longer a teacher when she was at home.38. What does the writer think of his mother?A.He loved her but was tired of his mother’s teaching at home.B.His mother should forget her teaching and enjoyed the rest of her life.C.His mother was great because she devoted herself to teaching.D.His mother was an excellent teacher before she was retired.39. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Once a teacher, always…B. Mom’s willC. A teacher’s lifeD. A teache r’s devotionBWhat’s on stageAn acrobatic(杂技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.Time: 7:30 p.m. , September 13-19Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng DistrictExhibitionsJoint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.Time: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. until September10Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng DistrictOil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. until September15Place:136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng DistrictLiterature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. , dailyPlace: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)ConcertsBeijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.Time: September 16Place: The Olympic CenterBelgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.Time: 7:30 p.m. September 11-14Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities40. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.D. Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.41. The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that____.A.it will let the audience choose the performers and the musicB.it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homesC.it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout ChinaD.it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians42. Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.43. On the whole, we can conclude____.A. people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditionalB. there are usually more culture actives in September than in any other monthC. most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors onlyD. we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in BeijingCEvery time you go to the supermarket, you come away with your purchases in plastic b ags. But wouldn’t it be kinder to the environm ent if you asked for paper bags instead?The answer is not the easy as it might seem. Environmentalists say there are drawbacks to using both plastic bags and paper bags.According to the American Plastics Council 80 percent of groceries in the US are packed in plastic bags.“The numbers are becoming hug e,” said Vincent Cobb, a businessman from Chicago who set up “reusable bags. com” on the Internet. He notes that consumers use between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags per year worldwide.Some experts believe that all these bags harm the environment. Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and, as it does so, poisonous materials are released into the water and soil.Further damage is caused if plastic bags enter the sea. For example, endangered sea turtles cannot tell the bags from jellyfish(水母), their main source of food, and often choke on them.Floating plastic bags have been spotted as far north as the Arctic Ocean and as far south as the southern end of South America. One expert predicts that, within tenyears, plastic bags will wash up in Antarctica!However, this kind of bag does have its advantages.“Plastic grocery bags are some of the most reused things around the house,” explained Laurie Kusek of the American Plastics Council.According to the Film and Bag Federation, a trade group in the US plastics industry, paper bags use more energy and create more waste than plastic bags. Plastic bags require 40 per cent less energy to produce and cause 70 per cent less air pollution, the group explained. They also release as much as 94 percent less waste into the water than paper ones.But paper bags do break down more quickly than plastic bags. They don’t endanger wildlife, either.So what should we do? One possible solution would be to use biodegradable(能被生物分解的)plastic bags. But until biodegradable technology improves, it might be easier to pack things you buy in reusable cloth bags.44. The best title of the passage is _____.A. Paper Causes Less PollutionB. Plastic Causes Less PollutionC. Paper and Plastics Cause PollutionD. Paper Bags Break Down More Quickly45. The underlined word “drawbacks” might mean “_____”.A. AdvantagesB. disadvantagesC. air pollutionD. waste46. According to the passage, which of the following in NOT true?A. Plastic takes longer to break down than paper.B. Sea turtles usually mistake the plastic bags for jellyfish.C. Paper bags require less energy than plastic bags.D.You’d better pack things in reusable cloth bags.47. Which of the following shows that paper bags are better than plastic ones?A. Paper bags take less time to rot.B. Paper bags cause less air pollution.C. Paper bags are more reusable.D. Paper bags cause less water pollution.DHigh-tech machines have made life easier for millions around the world.However, some people still prefer low-tech ways of doing things. Here’s an example of why this is happening. You can microwave a frozen hamburger in 60 seconds.However, it won’t taste as good as one you cook on the stove. And if you’re in that much of a hurry, you probably won’t take time to toast the bun. High-tech cooking saves time, but it doesn’t make for better-tasting meals.Most people get their news from high-tech sources like television or the Internet. This has many advantages. For example, electronic news is more up to date than newspapers or magazines. It’s also more exciting to see live and videotaped news events than photographs. However, newspapers and magazines have some important advantages. They give more background and details. They also let you read the parts that are important to you and skip the rest.Other high-tech timesavers have similar disadvantages. For examples, most people use the phone or e-mail to stay in touch with friends and family members who live in other places. But when you use the Internet or the phone, you don’t always thinkcarefully about what you are saying, and sometimes you forget the important things you want to communicate. Similarly, when you word-process a homework assignment instead of handwriting it, you can check your spelling electronically and put in fancy headings. However, some students are so busy with the computer that they don’t pay enough attention to the actual words they are writing.48. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.The writer likes high-tech cooking.B.Low-tech cooking produces better-tasting meals.C.High-tech news programs always keep you reading what is important to you.D.Handwritten homework is better than word-processed homework.49. How does the writer feel about high-tech tool?A. Better late than never.B. Easy come, easy go.C. Every coin has two sides.D. Learn to walk before you run.50. What is the main subject discussed in the text?A. High-tech vs. low-tech.B. Advantages vs. disadvantages.C. Newspapers and magazines vs. television and the Internet.D. Word-processing vs. handwriting.51. How is the text organized?A.Main idea—Argument—Explanation.B.Opinion—Discussion—Description.C.Topic—Comparison—Supporting examples.D.Introduction—Supporting examples—Discussion.EThe Great Wall of China can ,indeed, be seen from outer space with the naked(赤裸的) eye.So education officials, who felt worried about changing textbooks—which have long held that the Great Wall and the dykes(堤堰)in the Netherlands were the only man-made structures visible from space—can breathe easy.Yang Liwei, the nation’s first spaceman, disappointed a lot of Chinese when he said he did not see the wall during his orbit of less than 24 hours in October 2003, giving rise to calls for revisions in textbooks.But there is a rider: There are many, many structures which can also be seen, such as the Pyramids of Egypt, airports, highways and even Beijing’s Third Ring Road.Undoubtedly, it requires an atmospheric “ perfect storm” in outer space, defined as an altitude of about 350 km and you have to be in the right place at the right time, amid(在…..中) the right conditions to spot a particular structure . Chinese-American spaceman Leroy Chiao, who has been on three space flights and is currently coming to the end of his six-month stint(期限) on the joint US-Russian space station, has provided the first photographic evidence of sections of the Great Wall using commercially available equipment.According to Chiao, the chances of shooting the Great Wall area are “maybe once every few days and only during daylight every three months.” Since late March, C hiaohas had just one opportunity to fly over the Great Wall, but the weather was dangerous. He has one last chance before he is scheduled to land in Kazakhstan on April 25—and he will be keeping a sharp lookout.52. Now the education officials “can breathe easy” because they know_____.A. they don’t need to change the textbooksB. they’ve not been seriously mistakenC. what Yang Liwei said was not trueD. they can revise the textbooks as wished53. What does the underlined word “rider” in the 4th paragraph possibly mean?A. An imagined conclusion.B. An added statement.C. A person in a spaceshipD. A strange thing.54. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Yang Liwei orbited around the earth in less than 24 hours.B. Leroy Chiao shot the Great Wall with commercially available equipment.C. To spot a particular structure in outer space, you need right conditions.D. Leroy Chiao is expected to land in the United States on April 25.55. One can get a chance to see the Great Wall from the space station_____.A. every few daysB. only once every three monthsC. only when it’s in daylightD. only when the weather is dangerous第Ⅱ卷（非选择题共35分）第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）“Now I can just go ahead and do the best in the exams. 56. ________I have to worry that my healthier classmates will have the 57.________upper hand because of my disable, ”said Zha ng happily. 58.________The 18-years-old boy will graduate this year from a 59._________ Chengdu high school in Sichuan Province. He lost an 60.__________eye during an illness when a child. 61.__________Zhang’s mother called Peking University to ask that whether 62.___________h er son’s eye problem would make that difficult for him 63.___________b e accepted by the university’s biochemistry department. 64.___________ She was pleasing to find out that their choice of students 65.___________ would be based “ fairly” on exam results.第二节：书面表达（满分25）假设你是李华，明年即将进入大学学习，但是不知道怎么样适应大学的生活。

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Practical Writing Test for Postgraduates (A)(July 1st, 2007)ⅠChoose the best answer for each of the following questions. (15 points)1.Which of the following is the British style of writing the date of a letter?A.May 3rd, 2007B.February 20, 1999C.Sept. 9th, 2003D.18 June, 20052.Which of the following slogans(标语) uses different advertising technique fromthe other three?A.The taste is great. (Nescafé)B.We lead. Others copy. (Ricoh copier)C.Everything we do is driven by you. (Ford)D.Coke refreshes you like no other can. (Cola-cola)3.The following verb tenses are all commonly used in an abstract EXCEPT______.A.the past tenseB.the present tenseC.the present perfect tenseD.the future tense4.Which of the following is NOT the quality of a good summary?A.ObjectivityB.SubjectivityC.Briefnesspleteness5.Which two parts does the body of a progress report have to include?A.Work accomplished and work remainingB.Criteria and analysisC.Apparatus and procedureD.Activities and difficulties6. Which of the following may not be used as the title of a report?A.Incident Report on Chilled Water Leaks in D/823B.Trip Report on Renton West Seminar on Electronic PackagingC.Purchase of Three AAA Video Cassette Recordersb Report on the Accuracy of Decibel V oltage Gain Measurements7. The receiver’s address on the envelope（信封）is put in the ______.A.top left-hand cornerB.top right-hand cornerC.centerD.lower left-hand corner8.Which of the following ways to address people is NOT acceptable?A.Ms Jane BryantB.David Stanton, Esq.C.Ph.D. Martin WilliamsD.Mr. Paul H. Gilbert9. A feasibility report is intended to _______________.A.check whether a proposed project is on scheduleB.evaluate the potential impact of a proposed projec tC.present problems which lead to the proposed projectD.None of them10.Which of the following may NOT be a business letter?A. a recommendation letterB. an application letterC. a letter of inquiryD. an invitation letter11. What follows is the discussion part of a report. Read it and identify the order in which it is developed.A. ChronologyB. importanceC. comparison/ contrastD. problem/ solution12. Which of the following elements may NOT be included in the introduction of an incident report?A. When the writer was called to perform maintenance.B. Where the writer was called to perform maintenance.C. What problem motivated the writer’s visit to the scene.D. What the writer did to solve the problem.13. Formal invitation cards may NOT be issued for ______.A. a cocktail （鸡尾酒）partyB. a banquetC. a church weddingD. an official reception14. “Dear Sir or Madam” is used as the salutation when _________.A. you do not know the title of the receiverB. you are not sure about the sex of the addresseeC. you write to an organization for recommendationD. None of them15. Which of the following statements about the two types of abstracts is NOT true?A.An informative abstract is more useful than a descriptive abstract.B. A descriptive abstract does not give any specific information about theconclusions.C.An informative abstract provides details about the conclusions andrecommendations.D.Both types enable readers to know if they need obtain and read the full article.ⅡThe following are either pieces of practical writings or sections of them. Pay special attention to the parts marked as A, B, C, or D, and decide which part is wrong. (15 points)ⅢWrite an invitation card. (10 points)Suppose you (John Smith) are invited by Zachary Green and Emily Claire to their wedding ceremony at the Shadyside Church, 267 Lomalinda Avenue, San Diego, California, on Saturday, March the tenth, 2007, at 4 p.m.. Their telephone number is 555-9186. Write a formal invitation according to this information.ⅣRead the following passage carefully, and then make a summary which should not be longer than 100 words. Take care to give a continuous connection of ideas. (10 points)I’m another persistent（固执的）girlWhen I was a little girl, my grandmother would often get out her violin（小提琴）and play it to me at naptime. I remember wanting more than anything else to be able to play as well as her.She began teaching me on my sixth birthday. I was excited just to hold the well-crafted instrument and make any kind of sound that resembled（类似的）music, but the frustration（挫折）soon set in. After only a few months, I was upset that I could not play as well as my grandmother. I told her that I wanted to give up. She smiled and said that the choice was mine as she gently lifted the violin from my hands. After only a few days without holding that wonderful instrument, I was ready to go back and continue with my lessons.Grandmother happily handed me the violin from its case and we proceeded（继续）with the lessons. That incident replayed itself many times over the years until my first try-out with the youth symphony (交响乐团). As I prepared for the audition, my grandmother handed me a picture of her sitting in the first row of violins in a large symphony（交响乐）. Her smile in the photo was as recognizable as the one on her face at that moment. On the back of the photo were written the words, “First chair for a most persistent girl.”My grandmother passed away a few years ago, but that picture remains in my violin case. I pause and look at it every time I remove my violin to take my place with the symphony in the front row.ⅤLetter Writing. (20 points)Suppose you (Liu Minghua) have read an advertisement in Taiyuan Evening Paper of June 15 that Huijia Private School needs a teacher who is willing to teach senior high school students during the summer holiday.Write a letter to Mr. Li, headmaster of the Huijia Private School, stating you qualifications and applying for the position. The address of the school is 45 Red Star Street, Taiyuan, and the zip code is 030039.1.You have to include the six essential parts of a business letter.2.You should write at least 150 words.ⅥEssay Writing. Choose one from the following two topics and write at least 300 words. (30 points)1. More and more people nowadays find themselves confronted with the threat of sub-health, a state between health and disease. Symptoms of sub-health are continual fatigue, forgetfulness, and suspicion of some disease, etc. Write an essay about YOUR OPINION on this phenomenon.2. Internet plays a very important role in modern society. Its impact on the way people live is great and amazing. Write an essay about YOUR OPINION on this phenomenon.。