成人函授英语1试题2.doc

marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. ( 25% )

1.All banks pay interest _d_____ savings accounts.

A.with

B. in

C. by

D. on

2. Industrial production as a whole increased ___c___ 20% last year.

A. with

B. in

C. by

D. on

3. ____d__ the opportunity, he might well have become an outstanding writer.

A. Giving

B. Give

C. Gives

D. Given

4. I don’t think he will pass his examination, __c____ he works hard or not.

A. whether

B. though

C. unless

D. However

used to do 过去常常做某事

be used to doing 习惯于做某事

be used to do sth 被用来做某事

5. She ____c__ my daughter stories when we were neighbors.

A. used to telling

B. was used to tell

C. used to tell

D. was used to telling

6. The view from restaurants was picturesque __a____ description.

A. beyond

B. at

C. out of

D. by

7. She always does ___b___ he asks her to do.

A. that

B. what

C. which

D. it

8. The travelers ___c___ 400 miles a day by car.

A. passed

B. took

C. covered

D. went

9. There were no seats ___b___ for those who arrived late.

A. available

B. enough

C. sufficient

D. supplied

10. The new technique will ____a_ them to double their production.

A. enable

B. make

C. increase

D. Advance

enable sb. to do sth."让某人有能力做某事"

11. We are willing __b____ mistakes and try again.

A. to making

B. to make

C. making

D. for making

Be willing to do sth 乐意去做某事

12. This little boy is __a____ in drawing.

A. interested

B. interesting

C. interest

D. interests

nterested用作形容词，意为“感兴趣的；关心的”，在句子中作表语或定语，常构成系表结构“be interested”，其主语只能是人，其后可接不定式，“in ＋doing”或“in＋名词”表示“某人对……感兴趣”。如：

13. The nuclear family usually ___a___ two parents and their children.

A. consists of

B. is consist of

C. is consisted of

D. made up of

consist of常用整体作主语，表示“整体由部分组成”，引申为“包含有”，不能用于被动语态。make up 用部分作主语，表示“部分构成整体”，用于主动语态；如果用整体作主语，必须用被动结构be made up of，这时可以和consist of互换。另外，make up还可以表示“化装；编造”。

14. Many people are afraid __b___ the poisonous effect of pesticides on the fruit.

A. that

B. of

C. for

D. What

be afraid to do sth.真正的意思是“害怕做某事”，也就是主语对做某事内心感到恐惧；be afraid of doing sth.表示主语内心里不情愿做某事，也可以说是不希望发生某事，但自己不一定能避免

15. He was ___d___ fussy挑剔man ______ no one in the company wanted to be his friend.

A. so…that

B. such a…when

C. so…when

D. such a…that

16. I like to get up early to get plenty of work ___b__ before lunch.

A. being done

B. done

C. to do

D. to be done

17. The accident __a_____ two persons’ death.

A. resulted in

B. resulted from

C. is resulted in

D. is resulted from

18. I ___d___ you with the money. Why didn’t you ask me?

A. should provide

B. had provided

C. could provide

D. could have provided

19. Not only __c____ us light, but it gives us heat.

A. the sun gives

B. the sun does give

C. does the sun give

D. gives the sun

20. He finally accept the doctor’s advice that he __a____ smoking immediately.

A. stop

B. stops

C. stopped

D. will stop

21. The teacher was angry at ____c__ again.

A. he was late

B. he being late

C. his being late

D. him being late

22. Do you agree _d____ him?

A. on

B. in

C. to

D. with

23. The small child didn’t go to bed ___c___ his mother arrived home.

A. if

B. when

C. until

D. while

24. The government offered money to those ___a___ houses were damaged by the earthquake.

A. whose

B. who

C. which

D. when

25. So little ___d___ about stock exchange that I couldn’t give him any advice.

A. I knew

B. I had known

C. I was known

D. did I know

II. Reading Comprehension ( 30%)

T here are 3 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each question there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. Decide on the choice that best answers the question.

Passage 1

Nowadays there are more and more ways of going on holiday. More and more people go abroad every year. Some people even go on two or three holidays a year.

There are two types of holidaymakers. The first kind always flocks to seaside resorts when they go on holiday. Their one and only aim is to have a good time by sunbathing and putting their feet up. They are not a bit interested in the local specialties. At mealtimes, if they can get a plate of British “fish and chips”, they are more than happy! They spend their days in the sunshine and their evenings getting drunk, then sleep soundly. If this sort of person forgets to pack suntan oil, he or she will undoubtedly come home as red as a lobster.

The other type of holidaymakers goes to every country to increase their knowledge of foreign lands. They make use of the chance to travel to improve their world knowledge. For them, going on holiday is educational. Consequently, this sort of travelers will move from place to place every few

days. If they visit a lot of places in a short span of time, there is no way that they can get a proper feel of a place or fully appreciate the local food and wine.

Whichever type of holiday chosen, everybody has the same aim: to put their work to the back of their minds, have as much fun as possible and come home happy and relaxed.

26. The aim of the first type of holidaymaker is ______.

A. to enjoy themselves

B. to enjoy good food

C. to swim in the sea

D. to seek sunshine

27. Why does the second sort of holidaymakers keep on moving from place to place?

A. They want to compare foods of different countries.

B. They don’t have special interest in one particular country.

C. They want to see more of the outside world.

D. They want to ensure that traveling is educational.

28. If a person visit too many places in a short time, ______.

A. he will have a better knowledge of other civilizations

B. he will be able to enjoy various foods in different places

C. he will make more friends all over the world

D. he won’t get a true impression of any place

29. One thing is common for all holidaymakers. That is ______.

A. they want to increase their knowledge

B. they want to relax themselves

C. they want to stay away from their homes

D. they want to forget something unpleasant

30. Which may be the best title for this passage?

A. How to Spend Your Holidays?

B. Make Full Use of Your Spare Time.

C. Two Types of Holidaymakers.

D. Forget Your Work for Some Days.

Passage 2

Colds are very common. The symptoms of the common cold include a sore throat, runny nose, stuffed-up nose, and tiredness. Colds are caused by viruses, but scientists cannot explain the exact cause. There is no cure. Many people, however, believe that they know the causes of and cures for the common cold. For example, they believe that it is possible to get a cold if we get chilled, if we get extra tired, or if we are too close to a person with a cold. In other words, if we want to prevent catching cold, we should stay warm and dry; we should avoid getting too tired and we should not be in close contact with people who have colds.

Meanwhile, there are probably hundreds of “cures” throughout the world for the common cold. For example, the following suggestions are popular in quite a number of societies: (1) drink plenty of water; (2) get extra rest; (3) take a lot of vitamin; (4) take aspirin; (5) keep warm.

Each year people spend a lot of money on cold medicines—pills, liquids, lozenges. But these medicines do not cure colds; they can only relieve cold symptoms. In other words, they make us feel better.

31. The passage is mainly about______.

A. looking for the causes of the common cold

B. introducing some cures for the common cold

C. some facts about the common cold

D. new medicines for curing the common cold

32. According to the passage, people with colds feel ______.

A. stuffy

B. tired

C. thirsty

D. dizzy

33. Which of the following is NOT suggested as a way to prevent catching cold?

A. You should not go out on a rainy day.

B. You should not wash your hair in cold weather.

C. You should keep away from a person who has a cold.

D. You should not make yourself tired.

34. Which of the following is NOT a “cure” for the common cold?

A. Take a lot of vitamin C.

B. Get more rest.

C. Drink plenty of water.

D. Put on as many clothes as possible.

35. Which of the following is true about the common cold?

A. There are no medicines that can cure colds.

B. There are hundreds of symptoms of the common cold.

C. Many people know what causes the common cold.

D. Scientists are close to finding a cure for colds.

Passage 3

To us it seems so natural to put an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sun shade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high offices. In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.

During the Middle ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France and later on in England.

By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made, in a whole variety of colors.

36. According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented ______.

A. in ancient China

B. in ancient Egypt

C. in ancient Greece

D. in ancient Rome

37. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the umbrella?

A.No one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella.

B.The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.

C.The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century.

D.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella.

38. A stage feature of the umbrella’s use is that it was used as _____.

A. protection against rain

B. a shade against the sun

C. a symbol of honor and power

D.women’s decoration

39. In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain ______.

A.during the Middle ages

B.by the eighteenth century

C.in Rome

D.in Greece

40. This passage talks mainly about ______.

A.when and how the umbrella was invented

B.why the umbrella was so popular in Europe

C.the development of the umbrella

D.the history and use of the umbrella

III. Translate the following into Chinese or English(30%):

1.语言学习不同于其他课程的学习。

2.他把门打开为的是通通风。

3.据报道，在哪个地区发现了一个金矿。

4.汽车司机应该对乘客的安全负责。

5.这些愤怒的顾客在抱怨什么？

6.It is supposed that there is no life on the moon.

7.Rivers which used to be polluted by industrial chemical waste are now being cleaned.

8.Recently, certain counter measures against the destruction of the environment have been introduced.

9.Among civilized people it was once thought that ginger root by some magical power could improve the

memory.

10. The members of an extended family are related by blood or by marriage.

IV. Writing(15%):

Write a composition on the topic" My Favorite Job”. Your composition should be based on the outline given below and you are required to write it in no less than 100 words.

A 你最喜爱的工作是什么？

B 这项工作的特点。

C 你喜欢这项工作的原因。