2009.1(全新版)5期末试卷A

内蒙古农业大学2008-2009学年第一学期2008级硕士研究生《（全新版）大学英语Ⅴ》期末试题A 卷题号一二三四五六总分分值10 25 30 10 10 15 100 得分试卷一（共85分)评卷人得分Part I Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(each item 1%, altogether10 %)Section ADirections: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 1—4, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 5—10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.EasterEvery year as Easter approaches, the stores are filled with jelly beans, candy eggs, egg-coloring kits, stuffed, real and chocolate bunnies of all types, and baskets for carrying all of this Easter bounty. However, most of us know that Easter isn‟t simply a Christian ceremony of the crucifixion(受难) of Jesus Christ and his resurrection (复活)days later. It is the central festival of the Christian church and, after the Sabbath (安息日), it is the oldest Christian observance. Easter’s DateUnlike festivals such as Christmas, Easter has been celebrated without interruption since New Testament times. The dates of all movable feasts are also calculated around the date of Easter. According to the Encyclopedia Britannic:…western Christians celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the full moon (the paschal moon) that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox an March 21. If the paschal moon, which is calculated from a sys tem of golden numbers and epact and does not necessarily coincide with the astronomical full moon, occurs on a Sunday, Easter is the following Sunday.The U.S. Naval Observatory‟s Astronomical Applications Department says that Easter is determined by the “ecclesiastical (教会的) moon” as defined by church-constructed tables to be used permanently for calculating the phase of the moon. This full moon doesn‟t necessarily coincide with the astronomical full moon, which means, Navy researchers say, that Easter is not necessarily the very next Sunday after a full moon. It could be the next Sunday after the ecclesiastical moon. This happened in 1876.These calculations say that Easter can fall between March 22 and April 25. This was decreed by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 as part of the Gregorian calendar.During New Testament times, the Christian church celebrated Easter at the same time as the Jews observed Passover (逾越节). (The first of Passover‟s eight days is Nissan 15 on the Jewish calendar. Passover observes the flight and freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.) By the middle of the second century, Easter was celebrated on the Sunday after Passover. The Council of Nicaea decided in 325 A.D. that all churches should celebrate it together on a Sunday.The Easter Orthodox (东正教) church may celebrate Easter up to a month later, as its calculation of the date is based on the Julian calendar, which is currently 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar. In 1865 and 1963, Easter observance in both Easter and Western churches coincided.In some countries, Good Friday and the Monday after Easter are national holidays. In the United States, these two days are not federal holidays and observance varies from state to state. Easter SundayEaster Sunday celebrate Jesus‟ resurrection. Along with Christmas, Easter is considered one of the oldest and most joyous days on the Christian calendar. Religious services and other Easter celebrations vary throughout the regions of the world and even from country to country. In the United States, many “sunrise services ” are held outside on Easter morning. These early services are symbolic of the empty tomb that was found early that Sunday morning and of Jesus‟ arrival in Jerusalem before sunrise on the Sunday of his resurrection.“Do not be alarmed, ” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” (Mark 16.6, NIV)It is important to understand that Easter was not celebrated or mentioned in the Bible. Rather, the three-day period from Good Friday through Easter has become a traditional observance of when Christians believe that the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Christ occurred.Traditions·Easter EggsIn addition to the religious celebrations and observances of Easter, many countries also celebrate Easter with sweet and baked goods. Eggs, a traditional symbol of new life, are hard-boiled and dyed. Chocolate candies of all shapes and sizes are bought. Cakes and breads are baked and carefully decorated. And in many homes, families celebrate Easter with a gathering of family for a n elaborate Easter dinner. According to the book Festivals and Celebrations, eggs were dyed in ancient times by the Egyptians and Persians, who then exchanged them with friends. “It was in Mesopotamia that Christians first gave eggs to their friends at Easter”评卷人得分Part II Listening Comprehension(each item 1%, altogether25 %)Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a dark line of a 2B pencil through the centre.11. A The man enjoys traveling by car. B The man lives far from the subway.C The man is good at driving.D The man used to own a car.12. A Tony should continue taking the course.B She approves of Tony‟s decision.C Tony can choose another science course.D She can‟t meet Tony so early in the morning.13. A He has to study for the exam. B He is particularly interested in plays.C He‟s eager to watch the new play.D He can lend his notes to the woman.14. A They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.15. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D Most students don‟t want jobs advertised in the newspaper.16. A Move the washing machine to the basement.B Turn the basement into a workshop.C Repair the washing machine.D Finish his assignment.17. A Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B The professor has changed his reading assignment.C Some of the students are not on the professor‟s list.D The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.18. A She doesn‟t want to talk about the contest.B She‟s modest about her success in the contest.C She …s spent two years studying English in Canada.D She‟s very proud of her success in the speech contest.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A She was impressed by it .B It was a waste of money.C She was amazed it had opened so soon.D She didn‟t like it as much as the other wings.20. A He took a tour of the city. B He read about it.C He wrote and article about it.D He worked there as a guide.21. A They came from the original wing. B They‟re made of the same material.C They‟re similar in shape.D They were designed by the same person.22. A It was made of aluminum. B It wasn‟t large enough.C It wouldn‟t move in the wind.D It was too heavy to put up.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A They had to work during the performances.B They couldn‟t find time.C They couldn‟t afford to go.D The tickets were sold out.24. A The performances have been rescheduled.B Students discount tickets are available.C Prices for all tickets have been reduced.D It‟s possible to see the plays without charge.25. A She doubts it will work. B She thinks they don‟t have enough time.C She‟s enthusiastic about it.D She‟s happy to get so much money.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a dark line of 2B pencil through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A That drugs should not be used without doctors‟ advice.B That drugs and substances are different.C That substances should be used in a scientific way.D That the misuse of substances is harmful.27. A People will become seriously ill.B People will become dependent on them.C They will make people feel tired.D They will give people headaches.28. A They are beneficial for one‟s nerves.B They may make people sick.C They are good for social occasions.D They should be used in a limited way.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A Entertainment. B Studying in a local college.C Seeking physical fitnessD Finding peace and quiet.30. A On TV or by radio. B At home.C On the job market.D At a local institution of education.31. A Some people retire from present jobs for adult education.B Self-improvement has become a national passion.C Working mothers are especially fond of adult education.D Self-improvement is popular with young people.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A The United States is faced with many social problems.B Various factors are responsible for the crimes in the United States.C New trends have been discovered in the crimes in the United States.D The crime rate in the United States is on the rise.33. A 25 minutes. B 10 minutes. C 24 minutes. D 7 minutes.34. A Poverty. B High divorce rate.C Homelessness.D Lack of education.35. A Common citizens have the right to bear arms.B TV and radio stations and newspapers have the right to report the details of crimes.C Every citizen has the right to kill others in order to protect himself or herself.D Everybody has the right to learn how to use weapons.评卷人得分Part III Careful Reading (each item 2%, altogether30 %)Directions: There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage OneQuestion 36 to 40 is based on the following passage:Every ten years there is a national census ( 人口普查) to count the number of people. The Census Office asks every household to answer questions on a census form. The census counts people by the kind of housing they live in, the country in which they were born, and the kind of job they do and how they travel to work. Census results are used by a great many people and are available to everyone in many ways. For example, in order to work out present and future needs we must know how people are housed now, and the sizes and ages of their families. For hospitals, schools and other local services, the size of annual grants made by the Governments to these services depends largely on the numbers and needs of people in the area.Many of the figures come from the census. In order to work out future spending for pensions, we need to know people‟s ages, how many are men and how many are women, whether they are single or married, and the size of the family. The census shows how many people have moved from one area to another and how the local workforce is changing. This information is used when factories, offices, shops, public transports and places for leisure are being planned. The census is taken in order to provide figures about the nation as a whole. It does not give information about any named person, family or household. Names and addresses are needed to take the census accurately, but they are not fed into the computer. After the census, the forms are locked away and will not be released to anyone outside the Census Office for 100 years. The answers you give on your census form will be treated secretly. No one outside the Census Office will see your completed form, but if you refuse to complete your form properly, you may be taken to court and the form could be produced as evidence. Everyone working on the census is required to keep it secret and can be prosecuted ( 起诉) if he or she improperly reveals information.( ) 36 It is necessary to know what sort of housing conditions people have in order to plan_________.A the sizes and ages of familiesB the sizes and ages of housesC how many houses need to be builtD how many presents will be needed( ) 37. The census shows the changes that have taken place regarding__________.A the use of power in the areaB the number of buses in the areaC the strength of workers in the areaD the number of people who work in the area( ) 38. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A There is no information about people‟s names on the census forms.B The census gives information about the whole country.C The census would not be accurate if the information was fed into a computer.D Named people and families do not need to give information.( ) 39. Information about names and addresses__________.A is stored in the computer for 100 yearsB is not usually accurateC will not be seen by anyone outsideD will be made public in 100 years( ) 40. The people who work on the census____________.A will not see the completed formsB have promised not to reveal informationC are not allowed to keep the information in memoryD are secretly trainedPassage TwoQuestion 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Passage ThreeQuestion 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:Passage FourQuestion 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:评卷人得分Part IV Vocabulary and Structure(each item 0.5%, altogether10 %)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.评卷人得分Part V Cloze (each item 0.5%, altogether10 %)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D below the passage. You should choose the ONE that fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line though the centre.内蒙古农业大学2008-2009学年第一学期2008级硕士研究生《（全新版）大学英语Ⅴ》期末试题A 卷题号一二三四五六总分分值10 25 30 10 10 15 100 得分试卷二（共15分）评卷人得分Part VI Writing (altogether15%) Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a foreign teacherinviting him or her to join the Christmas Party of your Department. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:1.邀请外教参加你们系的圣诞晚会。