统考练习题及答案 大学英语A9

大学英语A9
一、阅读理解
white; for the second, the room was painted dark brown. Movement of each group was followed by an electrical system under the carpet. Investigators made careful observations and analyzed the data gathered and compared the differences between the two groups. The experiment revealed that those who entered the dark brown room walk more quickly, covered more area, and spent less time in the room than the people in the white environment. So the conclusion can be reached like this: dark brown stimulate more activity, but the activity ended sooner.
Not only the choice of colors but also the general appearance of a room communicates and influences those inside. Another experiment presented subjects（受试者）with photographs of faces that were to be rated in terms of energy and well-being. Three groups of subjects were used; each was shown the same photos, but each group was in a different kind of room. One group was in an "ugly" room that resembled a messy storeroom. Another group was in an average room－a nice office. The third group was in a tastefully designed living room with carpets and curtains. Results showed that the subjects in the beautiful room tended to give higher ratings to the faces than did those in the ugly room. Other studies suggest that students do better on tests taken in comfortable, attractive rooms than in ordinary-looking or ugly rooms.
1.Investigators followed the movement of the two groups by ______.
A.an exhibit of paintings
B.constant observation
C.an electric device
D.the carpet
答案：C
2.The first experiment showed that people who entered the white room ______ than the people in the dark brown room.
A.stayed longer in it
B.spent less time in it
C.were more active
D.walked more quickly
答案：A
3.In the second experiment the subjects were asked to decide ______.
A.whether the people in the photos were bright or not
B.how energetic and healthy the people in the photos were
C.whether they liked the people in the photos or not
D.what mood the people in the photos were in
答案：B
4.If students are to get better marks in exam, it's better to ______.
A.arrange them to sit in ordinary-looking rooms
B.decorate their bedrooms tastefully
C.ignore the environment they are in when they are taking exams
D.provide them with comfortable, nice rooms for taking the exam
答案：D
5.The main idea of the passage is that ______.
A.studies make clear the effects of the color of a room on people's behavior
B.the color of a room affects the behavior of the people in it
C.the color and general appearance of a room influence the behavior and attitude of the people in it
D.beautifully decorated rooms can cheer up the people inside
答案：C
In 1985, the Coca-cola company made the decision to change the formula of its leading soft drink. （1985年，可口可乐公司决定改变他们主要的软饮料的配方）The change was based on the findings of many market studies. These studies had shown that the general response to the new product was good. However, the change of the traditional Coca-cola by New Coke was rejected by the majority of drinkers. In fact, the company had to step back and restart production of the old formula of Coca-cola.
The most important reason why New Coke was rejected was the emotional relationship that existed between drinkers and the old soft drink formula. Drinking Coca-cola had become a tradition for many people over its 99 years of existence. The change made by the company was not only in Coke’s formula but also in the traditional values and memories that it represented to the drinkers. “We had taken away more than the product Coca-cola. We had taken away a little part of them and their past.” The drinkers rejected this “improvement”, because “they believed that Coke stood for traditional value...so they felt betrayed when the product changed completely overnight”.
Although a lot of research was done by Coca-c ola company, it didn’t show the depth of drinkers’emotion for the product. The studies took many forms, but none of the tests was able to measure the degree of personal and emotional reactions caused by the disappearance of the old, traditional Coca-cola. The weakness of the research was that it was mainly quantitative in form. The result was only numbers that could not show the deep meaning the product had for many people. A more extensive study focusing on the qualitative aspects of the change would perhaps have been able to demonstrate the close relationship existing between drinkers and product.
6.Coca-cola company changed the formula in 1985 because __________.
A.it led the soft drink industry in the market
B.its market studies supported the change in the formula
C.it carried out market research for expansion
D.it simply felt the need to make the change
答案：B
7.According to the passage, the drinkers rejected New Coke because of __________.
A.the late response to the market by Coca-cola company
B.the reproduction of Coca-cola’s old drink formula
C.a strong dislike by Coca-cola’s regular drinkers
D.the emotional relationship between the drinkers and the old soft drink
答案：D
8.The product Coca-cola was believed to stand for __________.
A.traditional values and good memories
B.traditional customs and happy days
C.past honors and efficient management
D.top quality and wonderful taste
答案：A
9.Which of the following statements is true?
A.Research by Coca-cola considered emotional factors.
B.Coca-cola did little research before they made the change.
C.Research by Coca-cola was quantitative rather than qualitative.
D.Research by Coca-cola was both quantitative and qualitative.
答案：C
10.The author of the article clearly indicates that __________.
A.the weakness of the research could have been removed
B.Coca-cola should have measured the quantitative factors more carefully
C.Coca-cola should have done a more extensive qualitative study
D.A slower change of the product might have improved the sales of the company
答案：C
二、词汇与语法
11.Are you _______ of how people regard such behavior?
A.conscientious
B.conscious
C.capable
mon
答案：B
12. My brother was still studying into the night while I was asleep.
te; sound
tely; wide
C.deeply; far
D.far; late
答案：A
13.Grace advised us to withdraw ________.
A.so as to get not involved
B.as not to get involved
C.so as not to get involved
D.as to not get involved
答案：C
14.I'd like to explain the proposals _______ we have received many objections.
A.to which
B.to where
C.to who
D.to what
答案：A
15.The Chinese food ______ good.
A.are tasted
B.tastes
C.is tasted
D.taste
答案：B
16.The pilot of the plane is ________ for the passengers' safety.
A.conscious
B.responsible
C.necessary
D.regulated
答案：B
17.It is generally considered unwise to give a child _______ he or she wants.
A.however
B.whatever
C.whichever
D.whenever
答案：B
18.The theory of class currently prevailing in the West is ______ based on what Max Weber, a German sociologist, proposed.
A.fairly
B.kindly
rgely
D.greatly
答案：C
19.Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert ______ it means standing in a queue all night.
A.as if
B.provided
C.even if
D.whatever
答案：C
20.Watching sport was _________ the most popular activity on Saturday afternoons.
A.so far
B.by far
C.far from
D.much far
答案：B
三、完型填空
Being interviewed is a situation that nearly everyone faces at some time in life, whether for college or for a job.（接受面试几乎每个人一生中为了求学或求职有时会面临的处境。

）Most of people face this ordeal with 21 and even fear. However, people who prepare for an interview avoid much of this anxiety. Preparing for an interview 22 doing advance research, choosing the right outfit, and planning appropriate communication with the interviewer.
Doing research before the actual interview will increase the 23 for a successful interview. Find out the location and be 24 time. Nothing makes as poor an impression on an interviewer 25 arriving late. Learn about the company and ask 26 questions. If you interview for 27 to a school, find out what courses the school offers. For a job interview, find out about the kind of work the company does and the achievements they have made. If it is an interview for a promotion, 28 the duties of the job for which you are applying. Such research will show the 29 that you are interested in obtaining the 30 or being admitted to the school.
21.
A.hope
B.idea
C.anxiety
D.knowledge 答案：C
22.
A.needs
B.hates
C.saves
D.involves
答案：A
23.
A.chances
B.failures
C.possibilities
D.powers
答案：C
24.
A.for
B.on
C.at
D.in
答案：B
25.
A.for
B.with
C.as
D.best
答案：C
26.
A.interesting
B.intelligent
rmative
D.prepared
答案：B
27.
A.finding
B.making
C.admission
D.proving
答案：C 28.
A.take
B.refuse
C.reduce
D.research
答案：D
29.
A.interviewer
B.the company
C.teacher
D.boss
答案：A
30.
A.job
B.bill
C.fee
D.aim
答案：A
四、汉译英
31.不采用新技术，就不能大幅度增加产量。

答案：Without adopting new technology, there will be no great increase in production.
32.老板告诉我们这项工作必须在圣诞节前完成。

答案：The boss told us that the work must be finished before Christmas.
33.与同事们和睦相处对我来说很重要。

答案：It's important for me to get along with the/my colleagues.
34.她和我都不知道为什么经理昨天没有来上班。

答案：Neither she nor I know why the manager didn't come to work yesterday.
Everyone in the world needs friendship. When he is happy, his friend can share his happiness; when he is in trouble, his friend can lend him a hand. Write an essay on the topic "My Ideal Friend". You should base your essay on the following outline.
1.你心目中理想的朋友是什么样的。

2.现实生活中你是否有这样的朋友以及你如何获得这样一个朋友。

3.和好朋友相处应该注意哪些。

My Ideal Friend
My ideal friends are of course the good ones whose goodness is shown below: he has no bad likings, such as smoking or drinking. He lives in frugality. He studies diligently so as not to waste his
golden time. At home he honours his parents and loves his brothers; at school he venerates his teachers and sympathizes with his schoolmates. He treats those truly who are true to him. He never speaks of others evils nor boasts of his won merits.
In a word, all his characters are better than mine. I can follow him as a model. As for me, I am very lucky to have such person as my friend in my middle school. He and I were deskmates. By his precept I was persuaded to go the right way. By his warnings I was aware of the danger of doing a wrong action. With his help I was free from all difficulties.
But what should we pay attention to when we get along with friends? In my opinion, first of all, we ourselves must be honest, noble-minded and kind-hearted whereby to leave a favorable impression on others since other people observe us the same way as we do. Secondly, we should understand each other and see things from friend’s point of view. At last, w e must consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort treasure and nurture.。