泛读11-15课自测与答案(1)

Lesson 111. Tell whether each of the following statements is true or false based on the text.1) The seven kinds of intelligences are equally important any time and in every culture.2) At different stages in history, different blends of intelligence have been emphasized.3) Less importance will be attached to linguistic intelligence in the school of the near future than today.4) Logical-mathematical intelligence and interpersonal intelligence become important when we are working with computers.5) If someone has a stroke, in most cases, not all his/her abilities will be affected equally.6) Your capacity for language has much to do with your capacity for music or interpersonal skills, and vice versa.7) Kids can be extremely valuable to society if they are encouraged to make full use of their strengths.8) Your high score on the IQ test does not necessarily mean that you will have more chance to become successful in society whatsover.9) Parents are able to find their preschool children’s propensities by creating a learning environment and watching them playing in it.10) To “Suzuki” something means a particular intelligence can be developed to a great extent at an early age if enough time and energy is invested in it.2. Select one word for each blank in the passage from the list of choices given in the word bank following the passage. Use the chosen words in the bank only once.When I was a little girl, I began to show great ___1___ talent, especially for the piano. But at the age of 10, I ___2____ my interest from the piano to the violin. My parents gave me the greatest support possible to ___3___ my musical ___4___. They sent me to a lot of ___5___ training classes and found the best violinist in the town as my tutor. With so much time, energy and money ___6___ in developing my skills, I laid a solid ___7___ in violin. On the other hand, the fact that I was putting most of my energy in violin actually ___8___ my studies at school to some extent. In 1995, I participated in the National Violin Contest for High School Students, a ___9___ step I took in my life, and I won the first prize. Later, I went on to university, studying with well-known violinists in the country. Upon graduation, I joined US Marine Band as a violinist, bringing my childhood dream into a reality. It is a ___10___ job with a good salary.3. Put the Chinese in the parentheses into English.1) The machine __________________ (又出故障了), so you'd better find someone to put it right.2) My teenage son _________________ (还没弄明白) what he wants to do with his life.3) Most Chinese carmakers are years behind their western counterparts ____________________ (在质量、技术和服务方面).4) The weight of an object has been found to ___________________ (因位置不同而不同) on the earth.5) This common difficulty of the promotion process can scarcely ever _____________________ (在短期内得以解决).6) Darwin spent more than twenty years ____________________ (研究他的进化论).7) Larry Bird recently ___________________ (提出了一个有趣的解释) for the Boston Celtics’ slump.8) It should help you _________________ (感到更加轻松自如) and not like a fish out of water when you speak to Americans.9) ______________________ (随着时间的流逝), it damages the kidneys, brain, eyes, and heart.10) We know that visual stimulation can change how we hear, and ___________________ (反之亦然).Lesson 121. Tell whether each of the following statements is true or false based on the text.1) The architectural style of a sacred building often embodies the religious faith and its traditions.2) The Parthenon was first built as a temple to the goddess Athena and later it functioned as the symbol of political power.3) The religion associated with the Parthenon was not confined to worship of one god, but it concerned worship of a number of gods.4) Worshippers often gathered inside the Parthenon and appreciated the decoration.5) Buddha believed that humans often suffered the painful cycle of life and death, which they could do nothing to break.6) Gautama Siddhartha was born into a Buddhist family and his father was Buddha.7) Buddhism places great emphasis on symbolism, and much of it refers to episodes in the Buddha’s life.8) Both the Parthenon and the Great Stupa turn more outward than inward.9) The Buddhist temple is dedicated to private worship, but the medieval Christian cathedral was dedicated to collective worship.10) The Chartres Cathedral was an integral part of everyday life for the townfolk2. Select one word for each blank in the passage from the list of choices given in the word bank following the passage. Use the chosen words in the bank only once.William Chang, a highly gifted journalist with the Associated Press, is capable of most demanding tasks assigned to him. Unlike some of his colleagues who ___1___ money and aim at high social ___2___, Chang enjoys working for the benefit of mankind and his ___3___ goal in life is to ___4___ his own perfection. Whenever he is called upon to undertake something challenging, he would take great pains to do a perfect job. He never seems to lose his ___5___. Last year, he was awarded Journalist of the Year, but his ___6____ voice warned him not to be carried away by the honor. At the ____7____, Chang said that his parents and his religious ___8___ have had a ___9____ influence on many of his ___10___ ideas.3. Put the Chinese in the parentheses into English.1) This contagious superstition _______________ (不只是城市才有), but has spread through the villages and the countryside.2) White _________________ (让人联想到纯洁与和平) in the West, and with funerals and death in Asia.3) The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself ______________ (为别人服务).4) We _________________ (已经制定了) a package of comprehensive measures to improve the overcrowding situation.5) In 1984, the concept of an "information economy" _________________ (对立与“物质经济”) was proposed in the US.6) Day and night, the mighty Qiantang River _________________ (弯弯曲曲地向东流) into the East China Sea.7) She was prepared to lose her identity and __________________ (平静地度过余生) in the remote village.8) Our work __________________ (需要相互支持). We shouldn't counteract each other's efforts.9) We must continue to be proficient and confident in our command of English. But it is equally important that we ________________ (重视母语) .10) Back in the Tang and Song dynasties, Shanghai __________________ (发挥了中国重要外贸港口的作用) and had mercantile ties with Japan, Korea and SoutheastLesson 131. Tell whether each of the following statements is true or false based on the text.1) The reason that the boy wanted to rob Mrs. Jones was because there were a lot of things in her purse.2) The boy was telling the truth when he said he didn’t aim to grab Mrs. Jones’ pocketbook.3) Roger thought Mrs. Jones was going to punish him severely when she said he would remember her.4) Mrs. Jones took Roger to her home because he reminded her of her son.5) Mrs. Jones was not the only inhabitant in the house where she lived.6) Roger didn’t run out of the open door because he was afraid that Mrs. Jones would catch him again.7) Mrs. Jones was an upright person all her life and had never done anything dishonest.8) Mrs. Jones didn’t ask him any questions about Roger’s family because she knew Roger didn’t want to talk about it.9) Mrs. Jones didn’t regard Roger as a criminal but as a boy who needed a li ttle help and guidance.10) Roger expressed his thankfulness to Mrs. Jones when he was leaving her home.2. Select one word for each blank in the passage from the list of choices given in the word bank following the passage. Use the chosen words in the bank only once.For the first time in more than 30 years, she came back to her hometown, a village surrounded by ___1___ mountains. Walking by those peasants who ___2___over the dry lands in the hot sun, she felt a little bit ___3___ as they looked at her with an expression of ___4____. Some even ___5___, probably at her fashionable clothes. One thing she liked about the village was that when she walked along the road, she didn’t need to ___6___ her purse tightly in fear of someone ___7___ it from her; it w as a place where people didn’t ___8___ their door at night. When she arrived at her ancestral house, she ___9___ in the doorway and gazed at the mountains before she ___10___ on the light and entered the house.3. Put the Chinese in the parentheses into English.1) I ______________ (很想告诉他) but I would worry about getting him into trouble.2) Before you _____________ (打开电视或电脑) for your children, stop and think –could they spend the time being active and doing sports instead?3) When the bell rang, Holly was the first to stand up and __________ (朝门口跑去).4) Sally hopes to ____________ (完成大学学业) while still working full-time and being a mother.5) She glanced at Thomas like he was potential robber, then turned and __________ (朝另外一个方向走掉了) without a word.6) Lisa screamed in terror when a mouse________________ (从抽屉窜了出来) and leaped onto her left shoulder.7) ____________ (从现在开始的每个星期) we'll be offering you tips on getting started on an exercise program.Lesson 141. Tell whether each of the following statements is true or false based on the text.1) It was the first time that the author had atten ded Robert Frost’s lecture.2) Robert Frost didn’t talk about his personal life in his lecture.3) Robert Frost didn’t tell the truth when he said all his poems were his favorite.4) Frost ended the presentation because he was embarrassed by the author’s question.5) The author had recorded the conversation between him and Frost.6) Frost’s favorite poem was composed during the Christmas and is about how to express love to one’s family.7) Frost didn’t sell anything in the market because it was difficult t ime for everyone.8) Frost came back empty-handed but he realized that he was responsible for the situation.9) The author couldn’t be sure why Frost was willing to answer his question and reveal so much detail.10) Lesley Frost believed that the story should be published as it revealed the spirit of his father.2. Select one word for each blank in the passage from the list of choices given in the word bank following the passage. Use the chosen words in the bank only once.In his latest book, the author displayed again his ___1___ as a writer. Supported by a(n) ___2___ of evidence, he ___3___ the weaknesses of many popular concepts about world politics. From many parts of his book, the reader can have a(n)___4___ of his vision of the future, a vision that is ___5___ and promising at the same time. He ___6____ the strengths of the present world political order, but believed that it could be ___7___ by a better one. Maybe not everyone will agree with his ___8___ of world affairs, but he ___9___ many challenging and thought-provoking questions to readers and for that, we should express our ___10___.3. Put the Chinese in the parentheses into English.1) To everyone’s surprise, the latest product of the company has been ___________________ (在市场上受到欢迎).2) The hotel was____________________ (第一个映入眼帘的建筑) as visitors disembarked at the railway station.3) Some people were hurrying, as if anxious to ________________ (超过) others.4) She thought that if she ________________ (具备了所有的知识) she could gather she could handle anything.5) In the past, they always had various alternatives to _______________ (让他们渡过困难时期), but not now.6) she made such an impression during her first year in drama college that theuniversity __________________ (专门给她一个特别奖).7) I'm making more money now than at any other point in my life, and I have all I need — so perhaps I should be satisfied and _______________ (到此为止) .8) Good lecturers do not have their speaking points ________________ (一字不差的记住) or written down in full length.9) I'm sure we'll never really know how many lives __________________ (在瞬间被改变) during that tragedy.10) Shelton was conscious of a shiver running through the audience which__________________ (让他想起了) a bull-fight he had seen in Spain.Lesson 151. Tell whether each of the following statements is true or false based on the text.1) Individualism is one of the most important values for American people.2) For American people, Thanksgiving is a time when they gather together to compare their achievement.3) When American people gather together in Thanksgiving, they will think about their common legacy——their parents.4）The conflict between individualism and family life has made it impossible for Americans to fully enjoy family life.5) Family can bring safety, intrusiveness and burden while individualism can mean selfishness, loneliness and freedom.6) The revolts against family are mainly caused by the denial of the importance of love and care.7) In the world of individualism, an enlarged sense of self w on’t do any good toindividuals.8) Family love is unreasoning as it is given just because you are a family member.9) Family is a place where the weakest is taken care of and where it is full of kindness all the time.10) People live in both worlds of ind ividuals and family, and they don’t want the two worlds to interact.2. Select one word for each blank in the passage from the list of choices given in the word bank following the passage. Use the chosen words in the bank only once.Many scholars in this Asian country, which has ___1___ with the conflict between their traditional culture and modern civilizations for years, begin to reconsider the value of their tradition. Some feel that it is unable to ___2___ with Western culture and the ___3___ of this f act will do great harm to the country’s future. Some more conservative scholars argue that the traditional culture is of ___4___ importance, serves as a ___5___ environment that has ___6___ the people of the country for hundreds of years. Some believe that their traditional culture is much stronger than people tend to think and it will not be ___7___ by modern culture. And it is unwise to ___8___ against it just because it belongs to the past, and, as it is so ___9___, it will not do any good to ___10___ its value by just looking at its3. Put the Chinese in the parentheses into English.1) He felt as much for that girl as if she had been __________ (自己的亲身骨肉).2) You may _________ (在……之间摇摆) excited anticipation of your baby's arrival and panic that you don't have everything ready to welcome the newcomer3) He ___________ (向他的祖先表示敬意) by maintaining as many of his family’s Native American traditions as he could.4) To see New England ____________ (最好的状态), you should come in September when the leaves start to change color.5) Is there an easier way to locate, interview and ____________ (如果运气好的话) find the right person for the job without having to pay thousands of dollars to a head hunting agency?6）She wants to _________________ (凭自己的能力得到职位), not just because she is married to a current employee.11-15课自测答案Lesson 11Part 1: 1)F 2)T 3)T 4)F 5)T 6)F 7)T 8)T 9)F 10)TPart 2: 1.L 2.D 3.G 4.A 5.N 6.I 7.F 8.B 9.H 10. KPart 3: 1) has broken down again 2) hasn't figured out 3) in terms of quality, technology and service 4) vary from place to place 5) be solved in the short run 6) working on his theory of evolution 7) came up with an interesting explanation 8) feel more at home 9) Over time 10) vice versaLesson 12Part 1: 1)T 2)F 3)F 4)F 5)F 6)F 7)T 8)T 9)T 10)TPart 2: 1.O 2.F 3.G 4.A 5.L 6.H 7.M 8.I 9.J 10.DPart 3: 1) is not confined to the cities only 2) is associated with purity and peace 3) in the service of others 4) have already worked out 5) as opposed to "material economy" 6) winds its way east 7) to live out the rest of her life in peace 8) calls for mutual support 9) place emphasis on our mother tongues. 10) functioned as China's key foreign trade portLesson 13Part 1: 1)F 2)F 3)T 4)F 5) T 6) F 7)F 8)T 9)T 10)FPart 2: 1.I 2.A 3. B 4.C 5.L 6.H 7.D 8.N 9. E 10. OPart 3: 1. have a great mind to tell him 2. switch on the TV or the computer 3. make a dash for the door 4.get through college 5.took off in the other direction 6. popped out of the drawer 7.Each week from here on inLesson 14Part 1: 1)F 2)T 3)T 4)F 5)F 6)F 7)T 8)F 9)T 10)FPart 2: 1.I 2.M 3.E 4.B 5.K 6.H 7.D 8.O 9.L 10.CPart 3: 1) well received in the market 2) the first building which came into view 3) get ahead of 4) armed herself with all the knowledge 5) see them through the hard times 6) singled her out for a special award 7) leave it at that 8) memorized word for word 9) were changed in an instant 10) reminded him of Lesson 15Part 1: 1)T 2)F 3)F 4)F 5)T 6)F 7)F 8)T 9)F 10)FPart 2: 1.B 2.F 3.I 4.A 5.M 6.K 7.H 8.E 9.E 10.OPart 3: 1) his own flesh and blood 2) vacillate between 3) paid homage to his ancestors 4) at its best 5)with any luck 6）get the position on her own merit。