大学英语(专科)课程习题集

大学英语（专科）课程习题集
I. Use of English
Directions: In this part there are 10 incomplete dialogs. For each dialog there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best
completes each dialog.
1. －By the way, do you know the National Spelling Bee?
－__________.
A.No, it is not true.
B.No, I never heard of it.
C.No, I never heard from it.
D.Yes, it is true.
2. －Lucy, let me help you fix your computer.
－__________.
A. No, thanks. I can manage it myself.
B. Not at all.
C. Perfect. That’s a good job.
D. You are welcome. I can control it.
3. -- Good morning. Friendship Hotel. May I help you?
--_________.
A. Thank you. I’d like to make a long distance call to the U.S.
B. Yes, please. Thank you anyway.
C. I don’t think so. Sorry.
D. Extension 88588, please.
4.－Excuse me, sir. Would you mind answering a few questions?
－_________. Are you selling insurance?
A. Yes, I’d love to.
B. Well, yes, at the moment I would
C. No, I’m sorry
D. No, I’m in a hurry
5. —Say, I don’t think we’ve met, have we?
—_________. My name’s Donna.
—Nice to meet you. Donna. I’m Tim Clark.
A Yes, I think so
B No. I don’t think so
C I’ve heard so much about you
D I haven’t seen you for ages
6.— May I borrow your car tomorrow morning?
—I’m sorry, but I’ll go on an outing first thing in the morning myself.
—_________.
A. Do as you please
B. It doesn’t matter
C. Thank you just the same
D. Never mind
7.— All right. May I have your contact number?
—_________
— I mean your telephone number.
A. Sorry?
B. What do you want?
C. Sure. Here you are.
D. Please just forgive me.
8. — Can you do me a favor? My bike is broken.
—_________.
A.No, I am in a hurry, you see.
B.Well, I don’t know how to deal with it anyway.
C.I am not favoring in this, sorry.
D.Ok, I can lend mine to you if you are in a hurry.
9. — How do you think of the show?
— __________.
A. Well, that is a good idea. Thank you very much!
B. If you give me some advice, I will appreciate it better.
C. It is a traditional one, I like some fashionable things.
D. Sorry, I do not know what you have showed to me.
10. —Don’t you think Chinese is popular nowadays?
—_________.
A.Yes, I will learn it harder and harder.
B.You are right, Chinese population is really large.
C.Well, neither did me.
D.Really? That’s perfect.
11. —Hi. I’m your new neighbor. My name is Tom Hanks.
—
A. Oh, you are my new neighbor?
B. Where are you from?
C. Hi. I am glad to see you. I’m Bob Peterson.
D. Do you live alone?
12. —It’s really very nice of you to bring me the books
—
A. Never mind.
B. I’m glad to hear that.
C. Oh, it’s nothing.
D. I like books.
13. —We’re going on a visit to Korea next week.
—
A. Have a good journey.
B. Good bye.
C. Wish you happy.
D. You’re right.
14. — Would you like a cup of coffee?
—
A. Yes, I would have no more.
B. No, I don’t.
C. Thank you. I’ve had enough.
D. No, just a little.
15. —I’ll be away for a week. Would you mind looking after my cat?
— Not at all.
A.I have no time.
B. I’d rather not.
C. I’d like it.
D. I’d be happy to.
16. —What’s the weather like today?
—
A.I like the weather.
B. It’s not very hot in summer.
C. It’s raining heavily.
D. The weather was very warm.
17. —Let’s go to a movie.
—
A. The movie is excellent.
B. What a good idea!
C. I have seen it.
D. Where is the cinema?
18. —Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the Bus Station?
—
A. You can’t miss it.
B.I don’t know.
C. Sure. Go straight ahead and take the second turning on your right.
D. You will see it immediately.
19. —What do you do?
—
A. Fine, thank you.
B. What do you do?
C. I’m a student.
D. I’m Wang Hong.
20. —Can I speak to Mary Jones, please?
—Sorry. There is no one here by that name.
—
A. Sorry, I may dial the wrong number.
B. That’s all right.
C. It doesn’t matter.
D. Sorry to trouble you.
21. —What are you going to do?
—
A. I’m planning to take the job.
B. Yes, I know.
C. Thank you for asking me that.
D. No, I’m not going to do it.
22. —What do you think of my painting?
—
A. All right.
B. I’m sorry about that.
C. I think it is wonderful.
D. Thank you for asking me.
23. —Are you sure that Lily will come today?
—
A. This is the least I could do.
B. Are you sure?
C. I’m not sure.
D. Please tell me if you will come.
24. —Would you like me to give you a hand?
—
A. Not at all.
B. Thank you all the same.
C. Yes, please. It’s very kind of you indeed.
D. Sorry to trouble you.
25. —Would you please to meet my parents now?
—
A. Yes, I’d love to.
B. Nice to meet you.
C. It’s good.
D. How are you?
26. —How do you like the book?
—
A. It’s not badly.
B. I would like to read it.
C. It’s pretty good.
D.I don’t like it, either.
27. —
—I’m fond of playing tennis.
A.Do you like sports?
B.Playing tennis is fun.
C.Which sports do you like best?
D.Is playing tennis your favorite thing to do?
28. —Hello, who’s speaking, please?
—
A. Please guess who I am.
B. I’m Li Ming.
C. This is Li Ming speaking.
D. I’m your friend.
29. —I’m afraid I have to leave now.
—
A. I’m sorry.
B. That’s all right.
C. Never mind.
D. I wish you could stay longer.
30. — Thank you very much.
—
A. Don’t thank me.
B. It’s a pleasure.
C. That’s right.
D. No, thanks.
II. Multiple-Choices
In each of the following sentences, there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.
31. Children need lots of love and ______.
A. emotion
B. sensation
C. affection
D. feeling
32. The meeting only ______ for a few minutes.
A. lasted
B. kept
C. maintained
D. held
33. She welcomed him and ______ him of the last time they had met.
A. recalled
B. remembered
C. suggested
D. reminded
34. Our dresses were the same ______ that mine was red.
A. except
B. expect
C. beside
D. besides
35. Don’t argue ______ me, John. Just do what I tell you.
A. about
B. to
C. with
D. against
36. His research has proved to be of little practical ______.
A. satisfaction
B. value
C. goal
D. passion
37. I ______ going to the theatre when I moved out of London.
A. gave up
B. gave in
C. gave away
D. gave off
38. Our school ______ letting children learn at their own pace.
A. takes to
B. keeps up with
C. believes in
D. gives up
39. He ______ agreed to offer his help.
A. reluctant
B. reluctantly
C. in reluctant to
D. was reluctant to
40. I couldn’t understand even a (n) ______ word she said!
A. single
B. only
C. one
D. sole
41. You’d better try to make exercise a part of your daily ______.
A. routine B, route C. routing D, routines
42. Don’t you feel ______ of working at the same place for so long?
A. tiring
B. tire
C. tiresome
D. tired
43. We were so busy that we didn’t ______ how late it was.
A. suppose
B. arise
C. look
D. notice
44. When Frank came, I told him I was ill and ______ him ______.
A. take, over
B. sent, away
C. put, down
D. pick, up
45. Alice kept perfectly still, ______ that the dog might attack her.
A. unsteady
B. independent
C. frightened
D. awake
46. Letting that prisoner escape was no accident; you did it _______.
A. intend
B. intention
C. intentionally
D. intentional
47. To everyone’s _______ the girl finished the job quite well.
A. Satisfied
B. satisfactory
C. satisfying
D. satisfaction
48. The ne cklace that she lost is very expensive. It’s of great ______.
A. valuable
B. value
C. valueless
D. invaluable
49. He is an expert in chemistry. We call him a ______.
A. chemistry
B. chemical
C. chemist
D. chemically
50. Two of the attackers were killed, and ______ escaped.
A. rest
B. the rest
C. the resting
D. the rests
51. I can’t do my homework with all this noise ______ on.
A. going
B. to go
C. gone
D. go
52. More money should be spent ______ health and education.
A. with
B. in
C. on
D. to
53. She was deeply ______ by the news of her father’s death.
A. affected
B. effected
C. infected
D. defected
54. Inventors will lose money if they ______ worry signal from the markets.
A. give
B. take
C. make
D. send
55. You must be alert to the ______ danger.
A. hiding
B. closed
C. hidden
D. covered
56. My request that everyone ______ seated was ignored.
A. remain
B. remained
C. remains
D. was remaining
57. I ______ my breath as I walked into the darkness.
A. stopped
B. got
C. kept
D. caught
58. He tried very hard to ______ the excited old lady down.
A. keep
B. calm
C. silent
D. peace
59. The necklace that she lost is very expensive. It’s of great ______.
A. valuable
B. value
C. valueless
D. invaluable
60. Don’t they know how ______ my schedule is?
A. tight
B. close
C. strict
D. nervous
61. She welcomed him and ______ him of the last time they had met.
A. recalled
B. remembered
C. suggested
D. reminded
62. Don’t you feel ______ of working at the same place for so long?
A. tiring
B. tire
C. tiresome
D. tired
63. When Frank came, I told him I was ill and ______ him ______.
A. take, over
B. sent, away
C. put, down
D. pick, up
64. Letting that prisoner escape was no accident; you did it _______.
A. intend
B. intention
C. intentionally
D. intentional
65. Children should be taught to ______ their toys with others.
A. divide
B. separate
C. leave
D. share
66. I couldn’t understand even a (n) ______ word she said!
A. single
B. only
C. one
D. sole
67. I didn’t ______ up until I heard the alarm clock.
A. awake
B. wake
C. awaken
D. waken
68. His research has proved t to be of little practical ______.
A. satisfaction
B. value
C. goal
D. passion
69. The smile on her face made it all ______.
A. worthwhile
B. unwilling
C. gaining
D. delighted
70. Children need lots of love and ______.
A. emotion
B. sensation
C. affection
D. feeling III. Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. For each question there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and
D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.
Passage 1
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, keep in mind these general rules for polite behavior. First of all, arrive approximately on time (but not early). Americans expect promptness. It is OK to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45
minutes late. Dinner might be overcooked and ruined by then. When you are invited to someone’s home for a meal, it is polite to “bring a small gift”. Flowers or candy are always appropriate. If you have an attractive item made in your native country, your host and hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.
If you are served some food you don’t like or can’t eat, don’t make a fuss about it. If your host doesn’t say anything about what you are eating, then you shouldn’t, either. Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices what you left. If you are questioned, you may have to admit that you don’t eat meat (or whatever), but you can also say that you have enjoyed the other foods and have had “more than enough” to eat. D on’t make the cook feel obliged(被迫) to prepare something else for you. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you enjoyed.
Don’t leave immediately after dinner, but don’t overstay your welcome（做客时间过久）, either. When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of conversation, take their behavior as a cue（暗示）to leave. The next day, call or write
a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
71. Having been invited to an American home for dinner, you’d better arrive _____.
A. 45 minutes late
B. exactly on time
C. 10 or 15 minutes late
D. 10 or 15 minutes early
72. When you go to an American home for dinner, you can bring _____ as a gift.
A. an attractive item made by yourself
B. a pleasant item made in you homeland
C. flowers or candy from your native country
D. some food your host and hostess would like
73. If you are served some food you don’t like, you should _____.
A. just eat what you can
B. force yourself to eat it up
C. tell the host that you don’t like it
D. ask the cook to prepare something else
74. Which of the following behaviors is mentioned as polite?
A. Say sorry about the food you don’t like.
B. Call your friend the next day to say thanks.
C. Sta y at your friend’s home until you are tired.
D. Continue your conversation when your friend is tired
75. Which of the following is true according to the passage? _____
A. Leave immediately after the dinner.
B. Overstay your welcome.
C. Make the fuss about the food you don’t like.
D. Be sure t praise the cook on the food you’ve enjoyed.
Passage 2
Seventeen years ago, Muriel and I began ou r journey into the twilight. It’s midnight now, and I wonder when dawn will break. In her silent world, Muriel is so content, so lovable. If she were to die, how I would miss her gentle, sweet presence!
Love is said to evaporate if the re lationship is not mutual, if it’s not physical, if the
other person doesn’t co mmunicate or if one party doesn’t carry their share of the load.
Some people find it so hard to understand my quitting the job. “Do you miss being president?” a student asked. I told him I’d never thought about it. I enjoyed learning to cook and keep house. It was exciting as my former work had been. No, I’d never looked back.
People ask me, “How do you do it?” Praise helps. Memories help, too. Muriel stocked the cupboard of my mind with the best of them. I often live again a special moment of love she planned with her endless passion about life.
Muriel hasn’t spoken a coherent word in months-years, if you mean a sentence, a conversation. Would I never hear that voice again?
Then came February 14, 1995.
Valentine’s Day was always special at our house because that was the day in 1948 that Muriel accepted my marriage pr oposal. On the eve of Valentine’s Day in 1995, I bathed Muriel, kissed her good night an d whispered a prayer over her, “Dear Lord, you love sweet Muriel more than I, so please keep my beloved through the night.”
The next morning I was peddling on my exercise bike at the foot of her bed and reminiscing about some of our happy lovers’days long gone while Muriel slowly emerged from sleep. Finally, she popped awake and, as she often does, smiled at me. Then, for the first time in months she spoke, calling out to me in a voice as clear as a crystal chime, “Love . . . love . . . love.”
I jumped from my cycle and ran to hold her. “Ho ney, you really do love me, don’t you?” Holding me with her eyes, she responded with the only words she could find to say yes. “Yes, I’m nice,” she said.
76. Why is it so difficult for people to understand that loving Muriel isn’t hard? _____
A. Because the relationship is not mutual.
B. Because Muriel doesn’t communicate.
C. Because Muriel cannot cook or keep the house.
D. All of the above.
77. What kind of the job did the writer do? _____
A. He used to be a sportsman.
B. He used to be a president of a university.
C. He used to be a housekeeper.
D. He used to be a cook.
78. What helped the writer to do all the sacrifices(牺牲)? _____
A. Praise.
B. Memories
C. Social charity (慈善事业).
D. Both A and B.
79. What is wrong with Muriel? _____
A. She could not express herself clearly because of illness.
B. She didn’t know how to cook.
C. She didn’t have a lot of happy memories with her husband.
D. She was not improving in housework.
80. When did Muriel agree to marry the write? _____
A. On February 14, 1995.
B. On February 14, 1948
C. On February 14, 1946
D. On the day of his graduation.
Passage 3
There are many talk-show hosts on American television, but there is only one Oprah Winfrey. Born on Jan. 29th, 1954 in Mississippi, Oprah Winfrey was extremely bright child. She learned to read at age two and a half. Her parents divorced when she was very young and she was sent to live with her grandmother on a farm. At fourteen, she went to live with her father. He made sure that Oprah read a different book every week and required that she write a book report. Although this may have seemed harsh at the time, it could have given her the love of books she have today.
Oprah graduated from Tennessee State University with a major in speech communications and performing arts. In 1978, Oprah was hired as a co-host of a show called People are talking, which began her career as a talk-show host. In 1984, Oprah moved to Chicago to host WLS-TV’s morning talk-show, AM Chicago. In less than a year, the name of the show was changed to The Oprah Winfrey Show. In 1986, it became the most popular talk-show in television history. Nowadays in the USA, over twenty million viewers a week watch her show. Her Internet website is paced with topics of interest for her audience.
What is her secret to success? She did not come from a perfect family. She was not born with wealth, not with the kind of looks that often unlock the doors of opportunity for women in television. Instead, Oprah was born with intelligence, talent and an amazing ability to be herself. She is possibly the most trusted woman in America. Her fans trust her to entertain, inspire, educate, and understand them.
To many, Oprah Winfrey is just like their favorite next-door neighbor. No matter whom the audiences are, Oprah still appears to be natural and open. She can usually say what other people would like to say themselves, if only they dared. She is Well-spoken and warm and cares about people. When she speaks, people listen. She is “girlfriend to the world”.
81. Though there are many talk-show hosts on America television, Oprah _____.
A. succeeds in being accepted by the company.
B. is so different from them on the television
C. asked her father to introduce her to the business
D. has applied for the talk-show program
82. Which of the following is NOT true about Oprah? _____
A. Oprah was a clever child.
B. Oprah loved reading books.
C. Oprah was brought up in a separated family.
D. Oprah enjoyed the life on the farm.
83. How long did it take Oprah to become a popular hostess since she first join the
television business? _____
A. 6 years.
B. 7 years.
C. 8 years.
D. 9 years.
84. What’s the key to Oprah’ success in career? _____
A. Beautiful looks.
B. Wealthy family.
C. Intelligence and good education.
D. Trust from her fans and ability.
85. Which of the following factors is NOT part of her success? _____
A. Her father’s requirement of reading and writing.
B. Her move to Chicago.
C. Luck.
D. Her friendly hosting style.
Passage 4
Nowadays, cellphones give us a lot of convenience. You can chat on the phone either at home or in public. But they also bring about some inconvenience. It is possible to hear some of the most intimate details of strangers’ lives while you are sitting on a train or walking through a park. Many people do not like this. Cellphones have become important and for some, essential communication tools. But meanwhile they are mixing up what is private with what is public.
A recent survey has provided a detailed picture of the role of the cell phone in American life today. One significant influence is reflected in the survey. 74% of those mobile phone owners said they have used their cell phones in an emergency and gained valuable help. Another great influence is the change in the way people are spending their time. Some 41% of cell phone owners said they use the cell phone to fill in free time when they are traveling or waiting for someone.
Meanwhile, more than a quarter of cell phone owners admitted that they sometimes do not drive safely while they use their cell phones. Furthermore, 84% of those interviewed reported that they are irritated at least occasionally by loud and annoying cell users. Instead, nearly 10% of cell phone owners admitted that they themselves have drawn criticism from others when they are using their cell phones in public.
At times, mobile phones are used to tell white lies: 22% of cell owners said they are not always honest about exactly where they are when they are on the phone. Younger users were much more like to say they sometimes lie about where they are.
There are gender-based differences among cell owners as well. Men were more likely to say they couldn’t live without their mobile phones. On the other hand, women were more likely to say they have gained help from their phones in emergencies.
In addition, the cell phone is becoming an expression of fashion for many users in the U.S. 65% said they give a personal style to the phone such as by changing the wall paper or adding ring tones to the phone.
86. Now people can hear some very intimate details of strangers’ lives because _____.
A. people talk aloud about them while traveling on trains
B. peop le don’t know what is private and what is public
C. people talk aloud about them while walking through parks
D. people chat on their cell phones in public places
87. How many people have used their cell phones for an emergency situation,
according to the survey? _____
A. 74%
B. 41%
C. 84%
D. 22%
88. How do people react to ruder cell phone users? _____
A. They are irritated.
B. They stare and make criticism
C. They feel annoyed.
D. All the above.
89. Who are more likely to be dishonest about where they are when suing a cell phone?
_____
A. Older users.
B. Younger users
C. Male users.
D. Female users.
90. Besides being a tool of communication, the cell phone is becoming _____
A. a radio to listen to
B. a mobile toy
C. a wall paper
D. an expression of fashion
IV. Translation (15 points)
Direction: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and phrases given in brackets.
1. 所有观众都站起来为他精彩的演讲欢呼。

（cheer）
2. 你应该原谅他的错误，毕竟他只是个孩子。

（after all）
3. 他计划在新年来临之前找他谈谈。

（prior to）
4. 他不在那列火车上，令我大失所望。

（disappointment）
5. 他开始工作时还处在半梦半醒的状态。

（asleep）
6. 我们感到紧张的时候，体育锻炼可以让我们放松。

（relaxation）
7. 她通过了考试，作为奖励，父母给她买了一辆自行车。

（reward）
8. 我认为政府应该试试新计划来改善人们的生活。

（carry out）
9. 哈利尽力让自己的语气听上去平静，但是他显然很生气。

（do one’s best）
10.教练讲了个故事，以便将大家消极的态度转变为积极的态度。

（negative，attitude）
11. 玛丽似乎对她儿子的安全一点都不关心。

（be concerned about）
12. 警察想知道他是什么时候出发前往飞机场的。

（leave for）
13. 你愿意就我刚才所说的再做补充吗？（add…to…）
14. 我明白这事对你有利，但对我有何好处呢？（benefit）
15. 不要为一次是去的机会而哭泣，抓住下一个。

（lost）
V. Writing (15 points)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the given topic. You should write at least 80 words and base your
composition on the Chinese outline below.
1.Why Do Sport and Games Benefit Us
Outline:
1. 列举运动给我们带来的好处
2. 说明运动给我们带来好处的原因
2. 你的英国朋友今年冬天要去你的家乡旅行，请写一封信说明你家乡的天气状况，内容包括：
1. 你家乡的地理位置
2. 冬天的天气状况
3. 旅行时需要携带的衣物
3.My Opinion about Buying a Car
Outline:
1. 列举买车的好处与坏处并说明原因
2. 对于在大城市使用私家车和公共交通工具两方面，给出自己的观点
III. Reading Comprehension
71-75 CBABD 76-80 DBDAB
81-85 BDCDC 86-90 DADBD。