英语II(2)复习题

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大学英语2总复习题（带答案）大学英语2 总复习题I. Use of EnglishDirections: In this part, there are 10 incomplete dialogues. For each dialogue, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. — Guess what? I passed the English exam!—________________A. That’s fine.B. It’s OK.C. Congratulations!D. Believe it or not.2. —I must go now. The plane will leave in half an hour. Thank you for seeing me off.—____________A. Good luck.B. Be careful.C. Best Wishes.D. Hurry to catch the plane.3. —Will you be able to come to my birthday party this Saturday?—______________A. No, I’d like to.B.I believe I can’t.C. I’m afraid.D. Yes, I’d love to.4. —Tom, this is Hack, Fred is ill in hospital.—Oh, _________A. it’s sad.B. it’s bad.C. I’m sorry to hear that.D. that’s not good.5. —Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the railway station?—____________A. No, I couldn’t.B. Sorry, I don’t know. I’m new here.C. I couldn’t tell you.D. You can’t ask me.6. — Could I borrow your CD of English songs?—________A. No, I am not available.B. I’m sorry. It’s not at hand now.C. It’s very kind of you.D. Thank you very much.7. —Hello, Sally. How’s everything?—_________A. Good for you.B. Oh, I agree.C. That’s right.D. Just so-so.8. — Waiter!—________—I can’t eat this. It’s too salty.A. Yes, sir?B. What?C. All right?D. Pardon?9. — Hello, may I talk to the headmaster now?— __________.A. Sorry, he is busy at the momentB. No, you can’tC. Sorry, you can’tD. I don’t know10. — Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?A. Yes, you may borrowB. Yes, go onC. Yes, help yourselfD. It doesn’t matter11. — What can I do for you, madam?—________.A. I want a kilo of applesB. You can go your own wayC. ThanksD. Excuse me. I’m busy12. —Do you mind telling me where you’re from?—_________.A. Certainly. I’m from LondonB. Sure. I was born in LondonC. Not really, you can do itD. Certainly not. I’m from London13. —May I see the menu, please? I’ve been waiting an hour already.—_________.A. That is the menu, sirB. Yes, please go onC. Here you are, sirD. Of course, sir14. —I want to look up a new word. Could you lend me your dictionary?—____________A. Yes, I can.B. Here you are.C. Sorry, I don’t think so.D. You can take it.15. —I’m sorry that the postcards you want to buy have been sold out.—_____________A. Oh, great.B. That sounds boring.C. That’s all right!D. Oh, what a pity!16. —Do you mind if I smoke here?—__________A. Yes, certainly not.B. No, please don’t.C. Sorry, it’s forbidden here.D. Yes, I mind.17. —Do you think living in the countryside has more advantages?—____________A. Yes, perfectly.B. Well, it depends.C. Yes, it is.D. Nothing at all.18. —You’ve won the basketball game. Congratulations!—____________A. Oh, not really.B. No one else could do it.C. Thank you. We’re really lucky.D. It’s good of you to say so.19. — Excuse me, Sir. Could you hold the suitcase for me?—____________A. It’s a pleasure.B. My pleasure.C. I could.D. With pleasure.20. —Mom, I’m very sorry for having broken the plate.—Oh, boy, ____________A. it doesn’t mat ter.B. no problem.C. that’s right.D. thank you.21. —It’s really nice of you to give me a hand in time!—____________A. Thank you.B. No, no.C. With pleasure.D. It’s my pleasure.22. — Excuse me, when is the next flight from London due to arrive?A. In half an hour.B. An hour before.C. Until the next one.D. Before another one.23. —I’m glad you like it. Please drop in any time you like.—__________A. Yes, I will.B. I’m afraid I won’t be free.C. Is it all right?D. That’s great.24. —I believe we’ve met somewhere before.—No, ________.A. it isn’t the sameB. it can’t be trueC. I don’t think soD. I’d rather not25. — Why don't you have dinner with me tonight?—____________A. The reason is that I have to work over time tonight.B. Sorry about that, but I have to go to a party.C. Because I have an appointment.D. I’d love to, but I have to fi nish my paper.26. — I'm afraid I have spilled some coffee on the table cloth.—____________A. Oh, don't worry about that.B. You needn’t apologize.C. I feel sorry for that.D. Oh, you shouldn’t have done that.27. — You seem to have a lot of wor k to do in your office. You’ve always been working overtime.—____________A. You are right, but don’t you know the meaning of work?B. Sorry, I don’t think so. I get overpaid for overwork, you know.C. That’s right. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.D. That’s right, but the work is interesting. I don’t mind some extra hours at all.28. —George, I would like to introduce a friend of mine, if Imay: Albert Snow. Albert, this is George Smith.—____________A. How have you been?B. Pleased to meet you, George.C. Mind if call you George?D. The pleasure’s mine.29. —Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you…—____________A. No, no. It’s quite all right.B. It w on’t bother me.C. Never mindD. Of course not.30. — I think the movie is really exciting and touching.—____________A. So am I.B. So do I.C. Neither do I.D. The same to you.31. — Which one do you prefer, the window seat or the aisle seat?—_____________A. I prefer a window seat.B. I like neither.C. Both will do.D. I don’t know.32. — Have you ever been to the Great Wall in Beijing?—__________A. Yes, I am .B. No, I don’t.C. No, I’ve never been there.D. Certainly, I went there.II. Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. 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.Passage 1In the United States there was an unusual tale telling of the daughter of a mechanic. One day while walking along the bank of a lake, the girl happened to see 20 eggs laid by a wild goose. After some time the girl realized the mother would not return to her eggs and she decided to take them home. There she carefully placed the eggs in the heat of a lamp. Several days later the eggs broke and the baby geese came into the world.Geese are known to take the first living thing they see as their mother. Thus, to these young geese, the girl was their mother.As they grew, the girl was able to lead her birds to run across the grass, but she could not teach them to fly. The girl became increasingly worried about this, both when awake and in her dreams. Later, she had an idea. She would pilot a plane to guide them in flight. She asked her father for a plane and he assembled small aircraft for her.Caring about her safety, the father decided to pilot the plane himself. However, the birds did not recognize or follow him, and instead slept in the grass.One day, the girl climbed into the plane, started it and soon left the ground. Seeing their mother take to the air, the birds eagerly flapped their wings and set out. She flew the plane freely in the sky, her young birds following.1. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?A. The Daughter of a Mechanic.B. A Girl and Her Father.C. A Girl and Her Geese .D. How to Teach Birds to Fly.2. Why did the girl decide to take the eggs home?A. Because she liked the eggs.B. Because she wanted to eat the eggs.C. Because her father asked her to do so.D. Because she knew that the mother goose will not come back.3. The baby geese naturally took _________ as their mother.A. the mother geeseB. the girlC. the first thing they touchD. the girl’s father4. What did the girl’s father do to help her?A. He assembled a small plane.B. He piloted the plane himself.C. He taught the geese how to fly.D. Both A & B.5. How did the young geese learn to fly?A. By following the girl in the plane.B. By themselves.C. By following the girl’s father.D. By staying in the plane.Passage 2People once widely believed that intelligent life existed on Mars. The 19th-century discovery of what appeared to be geometric designs cut across the surface was taken as evidence.The lines were thought to have been a system of canals that had been built to irrigate the surface. It is now clear that “canals” —perhaps the most spectacular geologic features of Mars —are natural valleys where ancient rivers once flowed.Another fragmented idea concerns the planet’s seasonal changes in color. Once attributed to the rapid spread of some life-form, these shifts are now known to develop from the movement of fine dust in the atmosphere.By the close of the 20th century none of the many experiments conducted by spacecraft had ever found persuasive evidence of life. Nevertheless, speculation continued over the existence of some form of life, in either the present or the past. In 1996 scientists discovered organic compounds and minerals in a meteorite（陨石）, consisting of Martian rock, that collided with Earth around 11,000 B.C. These compounds suggest that Mars may have been inhabited by organisms more than three billion years ago.6. Why did people in the 19th century believe the existence of intelligent life on Mars?A. Because the surface of Mars seemed to be geometric.B. Because the lines were drawn across the surface of the planet.C. Because a system of canals was thought to be there.D. Because it was the Martians that built the canals.7. The “canals” on Mars have proved to be ______ according to the passage.A. the minor geologic characteristic of MarsB. natural valleys on the surface of MarsC. rivers that have kept flowing since ancient timesD. a system that irrigates the whole surface8. What were the Mars’ seasonal changes in color believed to be?A. The natural changes on the planet.B. The seasonal cycles.C. The movement of some life form.D. The storm of dust in its atmosphere.9. How is the 1996 discovery related to the possible existence of organisms on Mars?A. The meteorite containing organic compounds is part of Mars.B. A Martian rock struck Earth about 11,000 years ago.C. The organisms came back to life after the collision with Earth.D. The inhabiting organisms appeared more than three billion years ago.10. How many arguments in this passage lead to the belief of the existence of life on Mars?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.Passage 3Gilbert Arenas was born on January 6, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. His father played college football at the University of Miami. In 1984, the pair moved to Los Angeles, California where Gilbert's father was an actor in commercials and soap operas.When Gilbert was about 11, he started playing basketball. By the time Gilbert was 14, he wasalready the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys, California. He decided to wear the number "0" becausepeople told him he would get "zero playing time". After his sophomore year, Gilbert decided to enter the NBA draft. Many coaches thought that Gilbert was not ready. As a result, he was drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors. Gilbert worked hard at Golden State, despite the fact his coach kept him on the bench for much of the season. When he finally got his chance, Gilbert averaged 14 points and 5 assists per game as the Warriors point guard.After a successful individual year for Gilbert, it was time to test the NBA's free-agent market. Much to the disappointment of Warriors fans, Gilbert signed a 6-year, 65 million dollar deal with the Washington Wizards in 2003. Not surprisingly, he became an instant star with the Wizards. Fans loved to watch him race up the court, dish-off passes, and make difficult shots and lay ups. Although the Wizards only won 27 games his first year in Washington, Gilbert led them with 19.6 points per game. Gilbert, along with teammates Larry Hughes and Antawn Jamison, led the Wizards to the NBA playoffs during his second year. The highlight of the decade for the Wizards was their post-season victory against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA playoffs.11. What did Gilbert’s father do for a living in Californi a?A. He was an artist.B. He was a basketball player.C. He was an actor.D. He was a football player.12. When did Gilbert become the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School?A. When he was 11.B. In 1984.C. When he was 14.D. As a junior in high school.13. Why was Gilbert drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors?A. Because many coaches thought that he was not ready.B. Because the Golden State Warriors liked him very much.C. Because his family has moved to the Golden State.D. Because his performance is disappointing in the season.14. Which of the following players did NOT help the Wizards make the playoffs in Gilbert’s second year?A. Gilbert Arenas.B. Gold State Warriors.C. Antawn Jamison.D. Larry Hughes.15. Which of the following words best describes Gilbert Arenas as described by the passage?A. Overrated.B. Hard-working.C. Talented.D. Both B and C.Passage 4Manners are very important in every country, but the trouble is that different countries have different ideas about what counts as polite behavior. What is good manners in one country may not be appropriate behavior in another. Chinese people may be shocked at what counts as good manners in England.When an Englishman passes a friend in the street he does not always stop to talk. He may just nod, say" hello" and pass on. If two friends do stop to talk, they do not shake hands. It is only at parties for young people (students, for instance) that a person could go up to someone he does not know and introduce himself.On more formal occasions or at parties run by older people a guest always waits to be introduced to someone he does not know by the host, hostess oranother guest who he already knows. At even a formal dinner an Englishman does not wait for a toast before he has a drink. The English reserve toasts for very formal or very special occasions. In these cases the toast will usually be accompanied by a short speech, for example, at a wedding reception or at a party for somebody who is retiring. After a private dinner in someone's house an Englishman will only shake hands with the host and hostess if it is a fairly formal occasion, like a business dinner, and he will usually put his coat on and say goodbye as he leaves the house.Luckily, like Chinese people, the English usually excuse foreign students over matters of etiquette. But even so, perhaps the safest advice for the overseas student, no matter what country he is visiting, is to follow the old proverb: when in Rome, do as the Romans do.16. When an Englishman meets a friend in the street, he may ____________________.A. stop to talk to his friendB. just nod and say “hello”C. shake hands with his friendD. just say goodbye17. What will a person do when he attend a party run by older people?A. Go up to a stranger and introduce himself.B. Ask his friend to introduce him to others.C. Give a speech in front of others to introduce himself.D. Wait to be introduced by the host / hostess.18. On which occasion will the English toast?A. A wedding reception.B. A dinner party.C. A speech.D. A meeting.19. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Different countries have similar ideas about what good manners are.B. Chinese people seem to be more polite than English people.C. An Englishman will shake hands with the host after a private business dinner.D. The English usually can’t understand foreign students impolite behaviors.20. Which of the following best explains the proverb: when in Rome, do as the Romans do.A. If you go to Rome, you must do things like the Romans.B. When you go to a foreign country, you should learn something about their manners.c. Romans always do the right thing, so you should follow them.D. Manners in Roman are as easy to follow as in other countries.III. Vocabulary and StructureDirections: There are 30 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. In order to strengthen his muscles, Mike goes to the gym _____ to do exercises.A. increasinglyB. oftenC. regularlyD. lively2. He asked who I voted for and I said it was my own _______.A. thingB. matterC. dutyD. business3. Mr. Smith was determined to _______ the experiment after so many years' interruption.A. carry onB. carry outC. carry awayD. carry forth4. Drunken driving is often the major _____ of traffic accidents.A. reasonB. causeC. excuseD. way5. The case ______ a lot of things, ______ a second-hand watch.A. included; containedB. included; containingC. contained; includedD. contained; including6. His article concerning population control was published in the _____ issue of China Daily.A. latestB. latelyC. lateD. later7. Although many young people are eager to go abroad, he prefers _________ in his own country.A. stay and workB. stayed and workedC. to stay and workD. to be stayed and worked8. The good service at the hotel made up for the poor food to some ________.A. wayB. gradeC. sortD. extent9. Scientists think that the continents __________ always where they ____today.A. aren’t; areB. aren’t; wereC. weren’t; areD. weren’t; were10. As soon as he comes back, I’ll tell him when __________ and see him.A. will you comeB. you will comeC. you comeD. do you come11. Years ago we didn't know this, but recent science ______ that people who don't sleep well soon get ill.A. showedB. has shownC. will showD. is showing12. They _____ on the program for almost one week before I joined them, and now we _____ on it as no good results have come out so far.A. had been working; are still workingB. had worked; were still workingC. have been working; have workedD. have worked; are still working13. —What would you do if it ____ tomorrow?—We have to carry it on, since we’ve got everything ready.A. rainB. is rainingC. will rainD. rains14. The coffee is wonderful! It doesn’t taste like anything I _____ before.A. was havingB. haveC. have ever hadD. had ever had15. By the time Jane gets home, her aunt _______for London to attend a meeting.A. will leaveB. leavesC. will have leftD. left16. I sent invitations to 80 people, ______ have replied.A. of whom only 20 of theseB. only 20 whoC. of 20 of these whoD. only 20 of whom17. No passenger is allowed to stick his head out of the window lest he ______.A. should be hurtB. is hurtC. will be hurtD. is to be hurt18. I consider ______ that I should do my best to help them.A. my dutyB. to be my dutyC. what my dutyD. it my duty19. There was plenty of time. She ______.A. mustn’t have hurriedB. needn’t have hurrie dC. must hurryD. couldn’t have hurried20. Shanghai is the place _____ the great Communist Party of China was born.A. whichB. whereC. whenD. that21. So little ______ about chemistry that the lecture was completely beyond me.A. I knowB. I knewC. do I knowD. did I know22. We have _____ two seats for the 8:30 flight to New Yorktomorrow.A. boughtB. soldC. bookedD. ordered23. Candies and chocolates are treats suitable for festive _______ .A. conditionsB. occasionsC. situationsD. events24. The young couple _______ their new life to a railway train on a long unknown track.A. imaginedB. figuredC. comparedD. cheered25. Some passengers complain that it usually takes so long to ____ in travel insurance documents.A. finishB. fillC. completeD. write26. As the _____ manager of the company, Alan White should be responsible for all the sales of the department.A. chiefB. mainC. commonD. general27. Some customers complain that it usually _____ so long toget refund for the inferior goods they bought.A. takesB. costsC. spendsD. spares28. If the boy had _____ the dog alone it wouldn't have bitten him.A. setB. madeC. hadD. left29. Jack is good, kind, hard-working and intelligent. __________, I can't speak too highly of him.A. As a resultB. By the wayC. In any caseD. In a word30. Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _____ increase the risk of heart disease.A. in turnB. in returnC. by chanceD. by turns31. With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth ______ each year.A. is washing awayB. are being washed awayC. are washing awayD. is being washed away32. Millions of pounds' worth of damage _____ by a storm which swept across the north of England last night.A. has been caused B have been causedC. will be causedD. will have been caused33. In the past, people used _________ that the moon was too far away __________. But now it is possible for man __________ there by spaceship.A. to think, not to reach, to getB. to think, to reach, to getC. to thinking, to reach, will getD. thought, to reach, to get to34. Her son promised __________ in the bedroom until the baby stopped __________.A. staying, to cryB. to stay, cryingC. for staying, to cryD. to stay, to cry35. Mrs. Smith warned her daughter __________ after drinking.A. never to driveB. to never driveC. never drivingD. never drive36. As she is looking forward to __________ from me, please remember __________ this letter on your way to school.A. hear, postB. be heard, postingC. hearing, to postD. be hearing, to posting37. Sports, ______ perhaps you don’t like very much, m aymake you strong.A. thatB. itC. whichD. what38. We’ll visit Europe next summer vacation ______ we have enough money.A. lestB. untilC. unlessD. provided39. ______ doesn’t matter ______ they will come.A. It, whetherB. That, whetherC. If it, whoD. Whether, it40. I have two brothers, both ______ are doctors.A. of whichB. of themC. whoD. of whom41. You’ll fail in the driving test ______ you have more practice.A. ifB. unlessC. whenD. after42. It was with great joy ______ he received the news that his long lost son would soon return home.A. soB. asC. thatD. since43. They always kept on good __________ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.A. friendshipB. relationsC. relativesD. terms44. There was a good __________ of the countryside from the front of the bus.A. sightB. viewC. sceneD. scenery45. I think we should let Maria go camping with her boyfriend. __________, she’s a big girl now.A. After allB. Above allC. First of allD. For all46. If you ever have the __________ to go abroad to work, you should take it.A. possibilityB. offerC. luckD. chance47. The man told his girl friend he would wait for her where the three roads __________.A. linkB. connectC. meetD. combine48. The current political __________ of our country is favorable for foreign investments.A. climateB. weatherC. stateD. occasion49. My house is very __________ for getting to work as it is onlya few minutes from the station.A. comfortableB. suitableC. convenientD. free50. — Mum, it is nice weather. I want to skate this afternoon.—Don’t you think the ice on the lake is too thin to __________ your weight?A. standB. bearC. catchD. take51. Our English teacher __________ our buying a good English-Chinese dictionary.A. askedB. orderedC. suggestedD. required52. __________ from the moon, our earth, with water __________ seven percent of its surface, appears as a “blue ball”.A. Seen ... coveredB. Seeing ... coveringC. Seen ... coveringD. To see ... to cover53. What’s the language __________ in Ge rmany?A. speakingB. spokenC. be spokenD. to speak54. Mr. Lee，__________ of the __________ speech，started to read a novel.A. tired ... boringB. tiring ... boredC. tired ... boredD. tiring ... boring55. __________，the boy couldn’t enter his house.A. Since the key has lostB. The key was lostC. Lost the keyD. Having lost the key56. I think they will go to town tomorrow, __________?A. do IB. don’t IC. will theyD. won’t they57. We told you that he would come tonight, __________?A. didn’t weB. did weC. would heD. wouldn’t he58. You ______ all those calculations. We have a computer to do that sort of thing.A. needn’t have doneB. must not have doneC. shouldn’t have doneD. can not have done59. The columnist feels sure ______ wins the election will have the support of the parties.A. whoeverB. whomeverC. whateverD. whenever60. Someone called me up in the middle of the night, but they hung up ______ I could answer the phone.A. asB. sinceC. untilD. before61. With the problem ______, we are getting along even more smoothly.A. settlesB. to settleC. settledD. to be settling62. Seldom ______ any mistake during my past fifteen years of service here.A. I did makeB. did I makeC. should I makeD. I made63. I am ______ the same old breakfast every morning.A. bored ofB. bored withC. tired withD. tired from64. The more difficult the problems are, ______ able to solve them.A. I am the less likelyB. the less likely I amC. I am less the likelyD. the likely less I am65. Every spare minute he gets is spent ______ his car.A. to washB. in washC. washingD. on washing66. Don’t get off the bus until it ______.A. has stoppedB. stoppedC. will stopD. shall stop67. ______ one occasion he helped an old woman who was in danger ______ the risk of his life.A. In, asB. On, atC. By, withD. At, in68. —When ______ again?—When he ______, I’ll let you know.A. he comes, comesB. will he come, will comeC. he comes, will comeD. will he come, comes69. Hardly ______ the classroom when the class began.A. had he enteredB. he enteredC. has he enteredD. he had entered70. —Hi, Tracy, you look tired.—I am tired. I ______ the living room all day.A. paintedB. had paintedC. have paintedD. have been painting71. The strike is said ______ by the government’s negligence of the people’s welfare.A. to be causedB. to causeC. being causedD. to have been caused72. The teacher doesn’t permit ______ in class.A. smokeB. smokingC. to smokeD. to have a smoke73. ______ adequate preparations, they thought it better to postpone the journey till next week.A. Not to have madeB. Not makingC. Not having made。

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英语Ⅱ(2)第一部分交际用语（共计10分,每小2分)1—5小题：阅读下面的小对话，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上写出所造的字母符号。

1. -—So sorry to trouble you.A。

It's a pleasure B。

It’s your faultC. I don’t think soD. I'm sorry, too2. -—What does your English teacher look like?A. She likes singing B。

She looks sadC。

She likes to stay with us D. She looks much like her mother3。

—-What's the date today？A. October B。

The second of JulyC. WednesdayD. Out of date4。

—-What time does the train leave？A。

On Tuesday B。

In the morningC。

At half past five D. At night5. -—Could you please tell me how IO get to the nearest bus stop？’A。

It's not surf B。

Of course notC。

It's on the right corner just ahead D。

That’s all right第二部分词汇与结构（20分，每小2分)6—15小:阅读下面的句子,从A、B、C,D四个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号.6. I'm old enough to wash ~ clothes by myself. You can just wash _________A。

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厦门大学网络教育2010-2011学年第二学期《英语2》复习题Passage 1In 1848, gold was discovered in California; from all over the nation, thousands of young men set out for California. People called this the time of the Gold Rush.A gold miner came into a city looking for a pair of pants. He wanted pants strong enough to stand up to the rough work of mining. He met a young man named Levi, who sold heavy cloth for tents and wagon tops. They asked a tailor to use heavy cloth for their pants. Then Levi went into the business of making work pants. He asked his brothers to send him some strong blue cotton cloth called denim (斜纹粗棉布). With this blue denim cloth, Levi started making the kind of pants we call blue jeans today. They were sewed up in the same way as other pants.In 1860, a miner said that the pockets weren't strong enough to hold the pieces of gold he found. The pockets kept falling off the pants. The cloth was all right. It was the thread that wasn't strong enough. So Levi used rivets (铆钉) to attach the pockets onto the pants.Cowboys needed tough pants, too. They liked their pants to fit tightly. But the rivets marked the cowboys' saddles. So Levi covered the rivets with cloth. Then everybody was happy.（答案：ADCCB）11. This article as a whole is about __________________.B. the Gold Rush in CaliforniaC. How blue jeans are madeD. The kind of pants cowboys' wear12. While not stated in the article, you can tell that __________________.A. everybody who went to California got a lot of goldB. Levi found riches in the gold fieldsC. Levi sold more jeans to cowboys than to gold miners13. The word this in the last sentence of the first paragraph refers to ___________.A. CaliforniaB. the discovery of gold D. the nation at this time14. Levi used strong blue cotton cloth to make pants because __________.A. gold miners liked the blue colorB. this was the only cloth he hadD. cowboys liked their pants to fit tightly5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?A. It was Levi who started the business of making blue jeans.C. It was in California that blue jeans first became popular.D. It was in California that gold was discovered. Passage 2Cancer is among the top killer diseases in our society today and scientists have found out that stress helps to bring it on. It is worthwhile to consider, therefore, what are the causes of stress in our life, and whether we can do anything about them.Are we under-employed, or overburdened with too many responsibilities? Do we have a right balance of work and leisure in our lives? Are our relationships with family, friends or fellow workers all they should be?All these things can be a cause of stress, and it is best to face them honestly, and to bring our frustrations into the open. People who have a good row and then forget it are doing their health more good than those who bottle up their feelings.If our self-examination has brought any causes of stresses to light, let us consider what we can do about them. It is possible to change jobs. We can make more leisure and fill it more happily, if we will accept a different attitude. It is we who allow other people to make ourselves unhappy. Often the little things that disturb us are not worth an hour’s anger. The teaching in Bible “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath” is good advice from the health point of view as well as the religious.（答案：CDADA）6. Which of the following statements is true?A. Freedom from responsibilities helps relieve stress.B. Stress is the direct cause of cancer.7. According to the passage, which of the following types of people is more likely to suffer from stress?A. People who have cancer.B. People who like to quarrel with others.8. Judging from the context, the word “row” in the third paragraph most probably means9. Which of the following is not mentioned as a way to reduce our stress?A. Changing our jobs.B. Changing our attitude about little things that make us unhappy.10. “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath” probably means’t get angry while the sun is going down.C. Don’t get angry easily about little things.D. Don’t watch the sun set while you are angry.Passage 3It might be surprising for some people to believe that, in today's computer-and-Internet-driven society, there are some book publishers that are still committed to traditional books. Maybe the most famous encyclopedia company, The Encyclopaedia Britannica, which dates back to the 18th century, is planning to release their largest set of books in 2001. This 40-volume set will be the largest printed in its 231-year history.Because of the success of recent Internet and computer encyclopedias, some people have suggested that the publishers could turn their back on print. However, company representative Paul Hoffman said the company is committed to paper and ink."There is still a place for books, even with all of the computer encyclopedias. And many people around the world still want books," he said.Encyclopedias, in book form, are common in library collections and on school shelves. They are often used in student research. And none are used more than those published by the Encyclopedia Britannica.Even so, the company is selling fewer and fewer books and more and more computer encyclopedias, possibly because of the price. The books, US $1450 for a 32-book set, are too expensive for people. The computerized version, which contains all the same information, costs only a 10th of the price.（答案：ADCAB）11. What about the Encyclopedia Britannica is so surprising?B. The company is selling Internet encyclopedias.C. The company is still open after so many years.D. The company is planning to quit making books.12. What will make the 2001 set of books different from the other sets?A. It will be the most sold.B. It will be like the 18th-century one.C. It will be on the Internet.13. Why have some people suggested that the company stop printing books?A. Because people are no longer buying many encyclopedias.B. Because demand around the world is for ink and paper books.D. Because Paul Hoffman has turned his back on printing books.14. What makes the Encyclopedia Britannica's books special?B. They are used more for study than for doing research.C. They are used in schools and many library collections.D. They are used in many research papers by students.15. Why are more people buying electronic encyclopedias than book encyclopedias?A. Electronic encyclopedias contain more.C. Electronic encyclopedias take up less room.D. Electronic encyclopedias have new ideas.II. Vocabulary and Structure1. The girl has made up her mind to go abroad with her boyfriend despite her parents' _________.A. agreementB. allowingC. lettingD. objection2. --- Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?--- _____________.A.Yes, you may borrow.B. Yes, go on C、Yes, help yourself. D. It doesn’t matter3. --- What can I do for you, madam?--- ___________.A. I want a kilo of applesB. You can go your own wayC. ThanksD. Excuse me. I’m busy4. As so many overseas business people have come to start and build new businesses, the place looks much more_________ than it did a few years ago.A. propertiedB. tediousC. prosperousD. unremarkable5. Lots of birds were flying among the trees branches. What a(n) ___________ view!A. explosiveB. amusedC. amazingD. terrified6. There is a forecast that the _______ for a good crop harvest will be rather poor this year.A. prospectB. protectionC. proportionD. promise7. Until then, his family _____________ from him for six months.A. didn't hearB. hasn't heardC. hasn't been hearingD. hadn't heard8. The gray building is where the workers live, and the white one is where the spare parts ____________.A. are producingB. are producedC. producedD. being produced9. I am not surprised at all that she chose the white skirt. She always has a _______ for white.A. preferB. preferableC. preferenceD. preferred10. Medical care reform has become this country's most important public health _____________.A. questionB. stuffC. matterD. reason11. When Laura finally arrived she apologized _______ so late.A. for to comeB. that she was comingC. for comingD. to come12 The box is too heavy, so _____________ give me a hand?A. would you mindB. will you like toC. will you please tooD. would you please13. Writing is a slow process, requiring _____________ thought, time, and effort.A. reasonableB. considerableC. memorableD. numerable14. — Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the airport?— ____________.A. Don’t ask thatB. Sorry, I’m a stranger hereC. No, I can’t say thatD. No, you’re driving too fast15. __________ how little he had studied, he did very well in the exam.A. ThinkingB. Talking aboutC. SayingD. Considering16. — Hi, is Mary there, please? — ____________.A. Hold on. I’ll get herB. No, she isn’t hereC. Yes, she live hereD. Yes, what do you want17. This is an illness that can result in total blindness ________ left untreated.A. afterB. ifC. sinceD. unless18. ________ students often find it difficult to live in China at first.A. OutsideB. OverseasC. NationalD. Abroad19. I'm very sorry to have __________ you with so many questions on such an occasion.A. benefitedB. offendedC. impressedD. bothered20 Only members of the company are __________ to use the facilities.A. deservedB. entitledC. undertakenD. guaranteed21. The woman with golden hair was taken away by the security guards on __________ of being a criminal.A. suspectB. suspicionC. doubtD. belief22. Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to __________ your voice.A. improveB. increaseC. raiseD. open23. My bag looks __________ to Mary's, so I often take hers by mistake.A. the sameB. identicalC. differentD. like24. He thought he could talk Mr. Robinson _______ buying some expensive equipment.A. toB. aboutC. intoD. on25. A _______ of robbers broke into the bank and took away all the money.A. gatherB. schoolC. rankD. gang26. Unless we get more money, we'll be ____________ finishing this project.A. separated fromB. recovered fromC. prevented fromD. charged from27. Having walked in the hot sun for most of the day without any water, the man felt ____________.A. fatiguingB. having fatiguedC. fatiguedD. to have fatigued28. She has nothing to do with the murder case. She is not _______ it.A. concerned aboutB. related inC. involved inD. concerned in29. His company promised to pay for his health _______ in addition to other benefits.A. examinationB. serviceC. checkD. insurance30. The fifth-generation computers, with the ability to think for themselves, _______ and perfected now.A. developedB. are being developedC. have developedD. will have been developed31. — Hi, Sam, I think you did a good job.— ___________________.A. Thank youB. Don’t mention itC. Not at allD. I did it quite badly32. — How about a date to the movies tonight, Jane?— ____________.A. I don’t think soB. I’m sorry. I have to drive my mother home tonightC. Never mindD. Take it easy33. She bought a blue and yellow hat to __________ her new blue dress.A. matchB. shadeC. combineD. marry34. Some say yes and others say no; I don't know __________ to follow.A. whetherB. whatC. whomD. how35. I was surprised to see the little girl play the piano so skillfully; she must have a ___________ future in music.A. promisedB. processedC. promisingD. processing36. The football match had to be _________ owing to (由于) the bad weather.A. cancelledB. advancedC. arrangedD. held37. In case of emergency, please ___________ the orders of the ship staff.A. postB. transferC. confirmD. obey38. Life insurance (保险), _______ available only to young, healthy persons, can now be obtained for old people.A. beforeB. afterC. formerD. previously39. With the price ___________, the fruits are selling much better now.A. loweringB. is loweredC. having been loweredD. is being lowered40. Sherry is a member of a(n) ___________ dramatic club. She goes there after work for practice twice a week.A. gratefulB. amusingC. assertiveD. amateur41. Having ___________ the bear in the woods for one week, the man was almost out of food.A. caughtB. shotC. trailedD. seeking42. There _______ a lot of _______ on the roads yesterday.A. was... trafficB. were... trafficsC. was... trafficsD. were... traffic43 When workers are organized and united, managers find it hard to lay them _____________.A. offB. asideC. outD. down44. — Would you like to have dinner with us this evening?— ____________.A. OK, but I have to go to a meeting nowB. No, I can’tC. Sorry, but this evening I have to go to the airport to meet my parentsD. I don't know45 Shall we request the chairman __________ our suggestion again?A. to considerB. consideringC. considerD. considered46. There have been many ___________ in their marriage but they still love each other.A. ups and downsB. from head to toeC. time and againD. over and over47. He has failed me so many times that I no longer place any ___________ in what he promises. A. wishB. beliefC. creditD. trust48 After that they drove to the Guest House at __________ speed.A. topB. headC. wholeD. everyIII. Cloze: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET.There 1 two main kinds of sports. These two kinds of sports are team sports and individual sports. Team sports are such sports _ 2_ _ baseball, basketball, and volleyball. Team sports require two separate teams. The teams play ___3 each other. They compete against each other 4 get the best score. For example, in a football game, if team A gets 7 points and team B gets 3 points, team A 5 the game. Team sports are sometimes called competitive sports.Besides team sports, there is 6 main type, or kind, of sporting activity. The second type is individual sports. In 7 sports there are no teams. There isn’t any competition. People play individual sports in order to get exercise. They don’t play individual sports 8 competition. 9 speaking, they want to get some exercise, not to win a（答案：CBABD DAADB）1. A. is B. was2. A. for C. in D. atB. withC. toD. on4. A. for C. as D. with5. A. lose B. win C. loses6. A. one B. a C. otherB. teamC. footballD. basketballB. atC. toD. on9. A. General B. In general C. When10. A. ski C. to ski D. skisJungle country is not friendly to man, but it is possible to survive there. You must have the right ___1_ and you must know a few important things about the jungle. Then your chances of staying ___2___ are very good.In the jungle, you should always carry a ___3___. Then you can ___4___ which way to go. Again and again you must check your position by it.Keep alert. Watch the ground in front of you carefully. Stop and listen ___5___.If you lose your___ 6___, do not be afraid. Mark the spot where you are with blazes on a tree. Then you can always know where you started.Finding water that is safe to drink can be a problem. Many streams and rivers carry germs that can be ___7___ to man. Luckily, the jungle has many kinds of plants and vines that give water.___8___ in the jungle is a science. Learn as much as you can about what to ___9___ in the jungle. Then no part of the jungle will seem completely unfriendly or frightening. In fact, you will be able to “___10___” it for a long time.（答案：DCDBA ACDAC）1. A. advice B. partner C. tool2. A. life B. live D. lively3. A. gun B. watch C. telescope4. A. say C. speak D. talkB. here and thereC. more or lessD. more and moreB. senseC. directionD. position7. A. good B. bad D. healthy8. A. Staying B. Living C. SleepingB. wantC. wait forD. look forward to10. A. depend on B. get rid of D. fight againstMany Chinese students don't diverse enough attention to spoken English at school. They think it necessary to practice speaking English 1 class, but not out of class. Here is a story to show you how important it is to speak the English language __2___ in everyday life.A foreigner once got hungry and went into a restaurant in London. He sat down _3 . When the waiter came, he opened his mouth, put his fingers 4 it and took them out again in order to express that he wanted something to eat for he could not speak 5 .The waiter soon brought a cup of tea. The man shook his head. The waiter then took 6 the tea and brought a cup of coffee. The man again shook his head. The man tried again and again, but he wasn't able to make 7 understood. Finally another man came in. He spoke English ___8 . In a few minutes, there was a large plate of meat and vegetables on the table before him.(答案：CCABD CBAAC)So you 9_ , a man often goes hungry if he doesn't _ 10 a foreign language.1. A. from B. into D. on2. A. correct B. free D. rightB. on a tableC. at the tableD. on the table4. A. upon C. to D. onto5. A. Japanese B. French C. Chinese6. A. over B. in D. outC. himD. itD. clear and fastC. lookD. know10. A. know B. study D. learnIV. Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English:1. 那人弯腰从地上把书拣起来。

英语2复习题及参考答案

英语2复习题及参考答案中南大学网络教育课程考试（专科）复习题及参考答案大学英语 2一、选择题：（一）、choose the best answer:1) I’m looking forward to ____ the party next Friday.a. attendb. being attendedc. attendingd. be attending2) I’ll tell him what needs ______.a. to repairb. repairedc. to be repairedd. being repaired3) I can’t understand why he avoided _____ to me.a. to speakb. being spokenc. to be spokend. speaking4) He objects to _____ like this.a. treatingb. being treatedc. be treatedd. have been treated5) I’m too tired and don’t fell like _____ today.a. to studyb. studyc. studyingd. to be studied6) Have you ever considered _____ in another countrya. going to liveb. to be going to livec. to go to lived. of going to live7) Because of my poor English, I’m afraid I can’t make myself ______.a. be understoodb. to understandc. understandingd. understood8) We are glad _____ such a warm welcome.a. givingb. to have givenc. to have been givend. being given9) This bridge is said _____ in a battle during World War II.a. to have been destroyedb. to be destroyedc. being destroyedd. to have destroyed10) The young man complained of _______ too much work.a. givingb. having givenc. to be givend. having been giving11) The forest is alive with rare birds and animals, some __________none of us have ever heard of before.A. thatB. whichC. of whatD. of which12) On the south bank of the river is a meadow ________ I used to take walks at sunset.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. it’s13) She’s married to a physicist of ________ you may have heard: his mane’s Valentine Burroughs.A. whichB. thatC. whoD. whom14) The reason ________ he rejected our plan is that he had no faith in us.A. whatB. whyC. becauseD. which15) It was in this wood ________ the enemy spy was caught and killed.A. in whereB. whichC. thatD. how16) His youngest son, _______ , is now working at the Chinese Academy of Science.A. that is twenty-fiveB. his age is twenty-fiveC. who is twenty-fiveD. whose age is twenty-five years old17) The day will surely come _______ all the people in the world enjoy a happy life.A. whenB. howC. thenD. why18) He doesn’t know the answer _____ I’ve told him several times.a. in spite ofb. evenc. whiled. although19) Speak to him slowly _____ he will understand you better.a. becauseb. so thatc. ford. in case20) He wanted to know ____ there.a. how long time I had beenb. how long had I beenc. how long time had I beend. how long I had been21. Is this _____ looking fora. you areb. that you arec. what are youd. what you are22. _____ he earns, the more he spends.a. How muchb. For how muchc. The mored. Whatever23. Although _____ happened in that country sounds like science fiction, it could occur elsewhere in the world.a. whichb. whatc. howd. things24. That’s the course of studies _____.a. what I’m interested inb. that I’m interestedc. I’m interested ind. in that I’m interested25. I’m sure that all _____ you s aid is wrong.a. whichb. thatc. thisd. what26. I was _____ tired that I had to rest.a. veryb. soc. enoughd. too27. She had three sons, _____ were doctors.a. whomb. whoc. whichd. that28. The taxi driver was accused ____ overcharging customers.a. forb. withc. ond. of29. How to dispose _____ the nuclear waste is a pressing problem for scientists and politicians alike.a. outb. ofc. ond. after30. I won’t have my son associating ________criminals.a. forb. withc. tod. after31. They can’t rule _____ the possibility that he was dead.a. ofb. offc. outd. from32. Have the advertisers tried ____ the new soap on real people yeta. inb. onc. outd. for33. He was afraid the others might think he was showing ____ or being superior.a. inb. upc. outd. off34. By referring _____ his notes, the speaker was able to give the exact details required.a. tob. forc. asd. in35. The new bridge will link the island _____ the mainland.a. byb. toc. ford. in36. I think that he has not been equipped _____ enough ability for the job.a. forb. withc. ond. in37. It’s not safe to travel by standing at the roadside hoping to be picked _____ by passing motorists.a. onb. outc. overd. up（二）、There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked a, b, c, and d. Choose the one thatbest fits into the passage.The country and the city each have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful 1. ______ . They enjoy peace and quiet, and can do their work at their own because no one is in a hurry. , they live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbours are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. , their life can be boring, and they may be , a long way from the nearest town, which is a serious problem if they are ill or have to take children to school.The city, , has all the services the country , but it also has a lot of disadvantages. , cities are often ugly and polluted. , they not only have bad airbut are also noisy. , everyone is always in a hurry, and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.1. a. background b. conditions c. surroundings d. space2. a. pace b. speed c. rate d. movement3. a. On the other hand b. Apart from thatc. In contrastd. In comparison4. a. Therefore b. Moreover c. Thus d. However5. a. unusual b. separate c. cut d. isolated6. a. what’s more b. on the other handc. in other wordsd. in brief7. a. has b. needs c. lacks d. enjoys8. a. For one thing b. In the same wayc. In this wayd. As a result9. a. In theory b. For example c. In practice d. On the average10. a. On the contrary b. On the one handc. In additiond. In the endwhat is the difference between public relations and advertising Advertising tries to gain public and goodwill so that people will buy a company’s products or . Public relations at getting the public to understand and of a company and its . In a , public relations may be thought as a type of advertising –institutional advertising – tries to make an important point abouta company than about a .11. a. opinion b. service c. impression d. confidence12. a. goods b. matters c. services d. things13. a. aims b. gets c. goes d. points14. a. remind b. approve c. inform d. think15. a. rights b. beliefs c. actions d. relations16. a. meaning b. sense c. term d. case17. a. of b. on c. out d. over18. a. it b. that c. this d. which19. a. more b. less c. better d. rather20. a. plan b. program c. product d. research二、填空题：1. fill in the blanks with a suitable subordinator:1) It’s impossible for me to do all the jobs _____.2) The teacher told the student to ____ his spelling.3) Since you work so hard, there is no sense in ____ the future.4) The Whites are always _____ their neighbors, wherever they live.5) Mrs. Lee ____ not only her own family but also her distant relatives.6) He made every possible effort to get to know the people_____ the local government.7) The old lady cannot ____ herself _____ the idea that somebody is following her all the time.8) The teaching staff in colleges ______ usually ____ professors, lecturers and assistants.9) _____ their own public relations staffs, some companies hire a few specialists from abroad.10) If we want to win the confidence of people, we should _____ their feelings and interests _______.11) Wastes should be _____ in a proper way.12) It’s unkind to _____ a person who is in trouble.13) What a wonderful film! I ______ it ______ the best one I’ve ever seen.。

《本课程的教学目的是,通过学习,使学生掌握一定的英语语》

英语II（2）是国家开放大学（中央广播电视大学）公共英语系列教程第四学期的课程。

本课程的教学目的是，通过学习，使学生掌握一定的英语语言基础知识和基本技能，具有一定的听、说、读、写的能力，为下阶段的学习打好基础。

本课程的重点是在加强英语语言基础知识和基本技能训练的同时，重视培养学生实际使用英语进行交际的能力。

为指导全国广播电视大学“英语II（2）”课程的考试命题和组织工作，帮助学生复习本课程，并为检查教学质量提供依据，特制订本考核说明。

一．考核对象国家开放大学（中央广播电视大学）各类非英语专业的本科学生。

二．考核方式本课程的考核采取两种形式：形成性考核和课程终结考试。

课程总成绩为百分制，形成性考核占30%，课程终结考试占70%。

1．形成性考核：包括对“形成性考核册”中作业的完成情况，参加面授辅导的情况以及个人学习记录情况。

2．课程终结考试：内容包括大纲规定掌握的基本语言知识和技能。

形式为闭卷，笔答。

考试时间为90分钟。

终结考试满分为100分，由中央电大统一命题，在同一时间全国统考。

试卷分为四部分，第一部分为交际用语，占10分；第二部分为词汇与结构，占20分；第三部分为完型填空，占20分；第四部分为阅读理解，占30分；第五部分为书面表达，占20分。

三．考核依据本课程形成性考核的内容和课程终结考试的命题依据是国家开放大学（中央广播电视大学）的英语课程教学大纲（公共英语课：英语II）以及《开放英语4》中的内容。

四．考核目标本课程的考核目标主要体现在以下两个方面：1．语言知识语法与功能：学生应能基本掌握并恰当运用所学的基本语法知识和语言功能，具体内容参见《开放英语4》的“内容概览”。

词汇知识：学生应能掌握2，800词左右的常用词汇（包括英I要求掌握的1,600词）和相关的常用词组，具体词汇参见《开放英语4》的单元词汇表。

2．语言运用学生应能使用简单的日常生活用语；能够读懂与教材中课文难度相当的一般题材的简短英文材料，理解正确，并能够读懂通用的简短实用文字材料，如通知、介绍和广告等；能写简短的应用文，如日记、信函、通知等。

电大本科汉语言文学《英语II(2)》试题及答案1

中央广播电视大学2009-2010学年度第一学期“开放本科”期末考试英语Ⅱ(2) 试题注意事项一、将你的学号、姓名及分校（工作站）名称填写在答题纸的规定栏内。

考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。

试卷和答题纸均不得带出考场。

二、仔细阅读每题的说明，并按题目要求答题。

答案必须写在答题纸的指定位置上，写在试卷上无效。

三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。

第一部分交际用语（共计10分，每小题2分）1-5小题：阅读下面的小对话，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号。

1. - How was the journey to London?-----------A. It was a nirw-hour plane journeyB. It went very wellC. I flew thereD. I was very well2. - Can you help me clear up the mess?--------------------A. Tell me who made itB. No trouble at allC. Yes, that'll be all rightD. No problem3. - What's the fare to the museum?--------------------A. Five hoursB. Five o'clockC. Five milesD. Five dollars4. - Is it going to be warm next week?-------------------A. Yes, it isB. I don't believe itC. No, it hasn'tD. It changes all the time5. - Here you are, Sir.-----------------A. Yes, I'm hereB. Yes, here we areC. Thank you very muchD. That's all right第二部分词汇与结构（20分，每小题2分）6 - 15小题：阅读下面的句子，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号。

英语II（2）期末练习参考题（1）（6）

英语II（2）期末练习参考题（1）（6）第一部分：英语知识运用（共10小题：每小提2分，满分20分）此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请你从A, B, C, D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1．--- Thank you very much for giving me so much help. --- _________.A. No thank youB. You?re welcomeC. OKD. Thanks2. --- Would you rather come on Friday or Saturday? --- _________.A. Yes, of courseB. no, thanksC. It doesn?t matterD. Friday3. --- I believe we?ve met somewhere before.--- No, _________.A. it isn?t the sameB. it can?t be rightC. I don?t thin k soD. I?d rather not4. --- I had a really good weekend at my uncle?s.--- _________.A. Oh, that?s very nice of youB. CertainlyC. It?s a pleasureD. Oh, I?m glad to hear that5. --- What day is today? --- __________.A. Today is March 25thB. Today is SaturdayC. Today is fineD. Today is cold6. --- May I have a look at your photo album? --- _________.A. yes, you haveB. it?s very interestingC. This is my girl friendD. Yes, of course7. --- Is there a drugstore near here? --- __________.A. It?s very smallB. it?s very crowdedC. It?s a cheap oneD. yes, there is a big one8. --- How long have you lived in London? --- __________.A. I moved here from ParisB. My whole lifeC. I?ve worked here for almost 10 yearsD. I?ve never traveled there9. --- My motorcar was stolen. --- __________.A. I?m sorry to hear thatB. It doesn?t matterC. everybody knewD. Mine wasn?t10. --- I?m sorry. Bob?s n ot in his office. --- _________.A. Can you take a message for meB. Are you sure for thatC. Would you like to leave a messageD. Can you phone me第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满份40分）此部分共有4篇短文，每篇短文后有5个问题，每个问题后有4个选项，请你从A,B,C,D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

自考《英语(二)》部分真题答案及解析

自考《英语（二）》部分真题答案及解析I.词汇和结构选择填空题（Vocabulary and Structure ）10%从下列各句四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将相应的字母涂黑。

1.It makes good_____ to bring an umbrella；it seems to be raining today.A.senseB.reasonC.suggestionD.advice「答案」A「译文」今天天气看起来要下雨了，因此带着伞是合情合理的。

「试题分析」短语意义区分题。

「详细解答」A.make（good）sense“很有意义、合乎情理的、明智的”B 原因C 建议D 劝告2.If you are too____ of your children，they will never learn to deal with difficulties in life.A.respectiveB.detectiveC.protectiveD.effective.「答案」C「译文」如果你对孩子过分保护，他们在生活中将永远学不会对待困难。

「试题分析」词义区分题。

「详细解答」A 个别的、各自的B侦探（的）C 保护的、防护的D 有效的3.His intelligence will_____ him to get a scholarship to college.A.enableB.persuadeC.suggestD.employ「答案」A「译文」他的聪明才智将使他获得进入大学的奖学金。

「试题分析」动词词义选择题。

「详细解答」A 使能够、使可能B 说服、劝说C 建议、提议D 雇佣4.The professor asked a question，and David_____ a good answer.A.put up withB.stood up forC.came up withD.looked down upon「答案」C「译文」教授问了一个问题，戴维想出一个答案。

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教育英语II(2)课程随堂练习(1)第一部分交际用语(共计10分，每小题2分)1 – 5小题：阅读下面的小对话，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号。

1. — Could I talk to Prof. Lee? — _________________.A. Yes, speakingB. Oh, it’s youC. I’m waiting for youD. I am the operator here2. — Are you on holiday here? — _________________.A. We are on holiday here, tooB. We live here, tooC. No, we aren’t. We live hereD. Yes, we live here3. — Do you mind if I read the newspaper on the table? — _________________.A. Good news for youB. Go ahead, pleaseC. Yes, sureD. No, I can’t4. — What does your English teacher look like? — _________________.A. She likes singingB. She looks sadC. She likes to stay with usD. She looks much like her mother5. — What time does the train leave? — _________________.A. On TuesdayB. In the morningC. At half past fiveD. At night第二部分词汇与结构（20分，每小题2分）6 – 15小题：阅读下面的句子，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上写出所选的字母符号。

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TEST 3Part I: Listening Comprehension (15%)Section A Short Conversation (10%)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken twice. 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.1.A. Today.B. The day after tomorrow.C. The coming Sunday.D. The coming Saturday.2.A. On foot.B. By bike.C. By bus.D. By car.3.A. About two minutes' walk.B. About six minutes' walk.C. About eight minutes' walk.D. About ten minutes' walk.4.A. He's going to play with the girl.B. He's going to play football with the girl.C. He's going to do his homework.D. He's going to play football with Wang Hal.5.A. He's in the classroom.B. He's cleaning his room.C. He's cleaning the classroom with Ferry.D. lie's going to the classroom.6.A. Shop assistant and customer.B. Friends.C. Mother and daughter.D. Doctor and patient.7.A. In Japan.B. In England.C. In France.D. In America.8.A. The new one is larger.B. She likes to listen to the piano.C. The old one is too expensive.D. She needs a quieter place.9.A. Please sit down.B. She dislikes the man.C. She doesn't want him to sit down.D. She will mind if he sits down.10.A. Yes, he has.B. No, he hasn't.C. Yes, I have.D. No, I haven't.Section B A Short Passage (2%)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear 2 questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear one question, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.11.A. They are the most attractive women in Britain.B. They are the most popular film stars.C. They are the first women news announcers on British television.D. They appear almost every night in TV plays.12.A. At 10 in the evening.B. At 9 in the evening.C. At 9 in the morning.D. At 10 in the morning.Section C Spot Dictation (3%)Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The World Health Organization says, half of the world's 13 burns wood, coal, animal waste or other solid fuels. More than 3 billion people use solid fuels to cook and to heat and light their homes. The people who burn these fuels often breathe in large amount of smoke. This can lead to pneumonia(肺炎) and other diseases. Children are 14 at risk.The WHO, the United Nations Health Agency, 15 published a report about the dangers of solid fuels. The report says these fuels are the cause of 1.5 million deaths each year.Two out of the three deaths 16 in Southeast Asia and in Africa, South of the Sahara Desert. Among the victims are estimated 800 000 children and 500 000 women, experts say indoor 17 also kills 200 000 men each year.The WHO says there has been little 18 since 1990 in supplying more people with modern cooking fuels. The report discusses what it will take to cut the use of solid fuels in half by 2015.13 14 15 1617 18Part II: Vocabulary and Structure (35%)Section A (15%)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You must choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.19. 虚拟语气Everything if Albert hadn't called the fire brigade.一切都会被烧毁，如果埃尔伯特没有给消防队打电话。

2023-年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语二真题考研英语二

Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)Here's a common scenario that any number of entrepreneurs face today ：you're the CEO of a small business,and though you're making a nice 1,you need to find a way to take it to the next level.What you need to do is 2 growth by establishing a growth team.A growth team is made up of members from different departments within your company,and it harnesses the power of collaboration to focus 3 on finding ways to grow.Let's look at a real-world 4.Prior to forming a growth team,the software company BitTorrent had 50 employees working in the 5 departments of engineering,marketing and product development.This brought them good results until 2012,when their growth plateaued.The 6 was that too many customers were using the basic,free version of their product.And 7 improvements to the premium,paid version,few people were making the upgrade.Things changed,8,when an innovative project-marketing manager came aboard,9 a growth team and sparked the kind of 10 perspective they needed.By looking at engineering issues from a marketing point of view,it became clear that the 11 of upgrades wasn't due to a quality issue.Most customers were simply unaware of the premium version and what it offered.Armed with this 12,the marketing and engineering teams joined forces to raise awareness by prominently 13 the premium version to users of the free version 14,upgrades skyrocketed,and revenue increased by 92 percent.But in order for your growth team to succeed,it needs to have a strong leader.It needs someone who can 15 the interdisciplinary team and keep them on course for improvement.This leader will 16 the target area,set clear goals and establish a time frame for the 17 of these goals.The growth leader is also 18 for keeping the team focused on moving forward and steering them clear of distractions.19 attractive new ideas can be distracting,the team leader must recognize when these ideas don't 20 the current goal and need to be put on the back burner.1.[A]purchase[B]profit[C]connection[D]bet2．[A]define[B]predict[C]prioritize[D]appreciate3．[A]exclusively[B]temporarily[C]potentially[D]initially4．[A]experiment[B]proposal[C]debate[D]example5．[A]identical[B]marginal[C]provisional[D]traditional6．[A]rumor[B]secret[C]myth[D]problem7．[A]despite[B]unlike[C]through[D]besides8．[A]moreover[B]however[C]therefore[D]again9．[A]inspected[B]created[C]expanded[D]reformed10．[A]cultural[B]objective[C]fresh[D]personal11．[A]end[B]burden[C]lack[D]decrease12．[A]policy[B]suggestion[C]purpose[D]insight13．[A]contributing[B]allocating[C]promoting[D]transferring 14．[A]As a result[B]At any rate[C]By the way[D]In a sense 15．[A]unite[B]finance[C]follow[D]choose16．[A]share[B]identify[C]divide[D]broaden17．[A]announcement[B]assessment[C]adjustment[D]accomplishment 18．[A]famous[B]responsible[C]available[D]respectable19．[A]Before[B]Once[C]While[D]Unless20．[A]serve[B]limit[C]summarize[D]alterSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the followingfour texts.Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C or D.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(40points)Text1In the quest for the perfect lawn,homeowners across the country are taking a shortcut-and it is the environment that is paying the price.About eight million square metres of plastic grass is sold each year but opposition has now spread to the highest gardening circles.The Chelsea Flower Show has banned fake grass from this year's event,declaring it to be not part of its ethos.The Royal Horticultural Society(RHS),which runs the annual show in west London,says it has introduced the ban because of the damage plastic grass does to the environment and biodiversity.Ed Horne,of the RHS,said:“We launched our sustainability strategy last year and fake grass is just not in line with our ethos and views on plastic.We recommend using real grass because of its environmental benefits,which include supporting wildlife,alleviating flooding and cooling the environment.”The RHS's decision comes as campaigners try to raise awareness of theproblems fake grass causes.A Twitter account,which claims to“cut through the green-wash”of artificial grass,already has more than 20,000followers.It is trying to encourage people to sign two petitions,one callingfor a ban on the sale of plastic grass and another calling for an“ecologicaldamage”tax on such lawns.They have gathered 7,276 and 11,282signaturesHowever,supporters of fake grass point out that there is also anenvironmental impact with natural lawns,which need mowing andtherefore usually consume electricity or petrol.The industry also pointsout that real grass requires considerable amounts of water,weed killer orother treatments and that people who lay fake grass tend to use theirgarden more.The industry also claims that people who lay fake grassspend an average of£500 on trees or shrubs for their garden,whichprovides habitat for insects.In response to another petition last year about banning fake lawns,which gathered 30,000 signatures,the government responded that it has“no plans to ban the use of artificial grass.It added:"We prefer to help people and organizations make the right choice rather than legislating on such matters,However the use of artificial grass must comply with the legal and policy safeguards in place to protect biodiversity and ensure sustainable drainage,while measures such as the strengthened biodiversity duty should serve to encourage public authorities to consider sustainable alternatives.”21.The RHS thinks that plastic grass________.[A]is harmful to the environment[B]is a hot topic in gardening circles[C]is overpraised in the annual show[D]is ruining the view of west London22.The petitions mentioned in Paragraph 3 reveal the campaigners’________.[A]disappointment with the RHS[B]resistance to fake grass use[C]anger over the proposed tax[D]concern about real grass supply23.In Paragraph 4,supporters of fake grass point out________.[A]the necessity to lower the costs of fake grass[B]the disadvantages of growing real grass[C]the way to take care of artificial lawns[D]the challenges of insect habitat protection24.What would the government do with regard to artificial grass?[A]Urge legislation to restrict its use.[B]Take measures to guarantee its quality.[C]Remind its users to obey existing rules[D]Replace it with sustainable alternatives.25.It can be learned from the text that fake grass______.[A]is being improved continuously[B]has seen a market share decline[C]is becoming increasingly affordable[D]has been a controversial productText2It's easy to dismiss as absurd the federal government's ideas for plugging the chronic funding gap of our national parks.Can anyone really think it's a good idea to allow Amazon deliveries to your tent in Yosemite or food trucks to line up under the redwood trees at Sequoia National Park?But the government is right about one thing:U.S.national parks are in crisis.Collectively,they have a maintenance backlog of more than$12 billion.Roads,trails,restrooms,visitor centers and other infrastructure are crumbling.But privatizing and commercializing the campgrounds would not be a cure-all.Campgrounds are a tiny portion of the overall infrastructure backlog,and businesses in the parks hand over,on average,only about 5%of their revenues to the National Park Service.Moreover,increased privatization would certainly undercut one of the major reasons why 300 million visitors come to the parks each year:to enjoy nature and get a break from the commercial drumbeat that overwhelms daily life.The real problem is that the parks have been chronically starved of funding.An economic survey of 700U.S.taxpayers found that people would be willing to pay a significant amount of money to make sure the parks and their programs are kept intact.Some 81%of respondents said they would be willing to pay additional taxes for the next 10 years to avoid any cuts to the national parks.The national parks provide great value to U.S.residents both as places to escape and as symbols of nature.On top of this,they produce value from their extensive educational programs,their positive impact on the climate through carbon sequestration,their contribution to our cultural and artistic life,and of course through tourism.The parks also help keep America's past alive,working with thousands of local jurisdictions around the country to protect historical sites and to bring the stories of these places to life.The parks do all this on a shoestring.Congress allocates only＄3billion a year to the national park system-an amount that has been flat since 2001(in inflation-adjusted dollars)with the exception of a onetime boost in 2009.Meanwhile,the number of annual visitors has increased by more than50%since 1980,and now stands a t330 million visitors per year. 26.what problem are U.S.national parks facedwith?[A]Decline of business profits[B]Inadequate commercialization[C]Lack of transportation services[D]poorly maintained infrastructure27.Increased privatization of the campgroundsmay________.[A]spoil visitor experience[B]help preserve nature[C]bring operational pressure[D]boost visits to parks28.According to paragraph 5 most respondents in the surveywould[A]go to the national parks on a regular basis[B]advocate a bigger budget for the national parks[C]agree to pay extra for the national parks[D]support the national parks'receive reformsText3The Internet may be changing merely what we remember,not our capacity to do so,suggests Columbia University psychology professor Betsy Sparrow.In 2011,Sparrow led a study in which participants were asked to record 40 factoids in a computer(“an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain,”for example).Half of the participants were told the information would be erased,while the other half were told it would be saved.Guess what?The latter group made no effort to recall the information when quizzed on it later,because they knew they could find it on their computers.In the same study,a group was asked to remember both the information and the folders it was stored in.They didn't remember the information,but they remembered how to find the folders.In other words,human memory is not deteriorating but“adopting to new communications technology,”Sparrow says.In a very practical way,the Internet is becoming an external hard drive for our memories,a process known as“cognitiveoffloading.”Traditionally,this role was fulfilled by data banks,libraries,and other humans.Your father may never remember birthdays because your mother does,for instance.Some worry that this is having a destructive effect on society,but Sparrow sees an upside.Perhaps,she suggests,the trend will change our approach to learning from a focus on individual facts and memorization to an emphasis on more conceptual thinking something that is not available on the Internet.“I personally have never seen all that much intellectual value in memorizing things,”Sparrow says,adding that we haven’t lost our ability to do it.Still other experts say it’s too soon to understand how the Internet affects our brains.There is no experimental evidence showing that it interferes with our ability to focus,for instance,wrote psychologists Christopher Chabris and Daniel.J.Simons.And surfing the web exercisedthe brain more than reading did among computer-savvy older adults in a 2008 study involving 24 participants at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California,Los Angeles.“There may be costs associated with our increased reliance on the Internet,but I’d have to imagine that overall the benefits are going to outweigh those costs,”observes psychology professor Benjamin Storm.“It seems pretty clear that memory is changing,but is it changing for the better?At this point,we don't know.”31.Sparrow’s study shows that with the Internet,the human brainwill________.[A]analyze information in detail[B]collect information efficiently[C]switch its focus of memory[D]extend its memory duration32.The process of“cognitive offloading”________.[A]helps us identify false information[B]keeps our memory from failing[C]Enables us to classify trivial facts[D]lessens our memory burdens33.Which of the following would Sparrow support about theInternet?[A]It may reform our learning approach[B]It may impact our society negatively[C]It may enhance our adaptability to technology[D]It may interfere with our conceptual thinking34.It is indicated in Paragraph 3 that how the Internet affects our brains[A]requires further academic research[B]is most studied in older adults[C]is reflected in our reading speed[D]depends on our web-surfing habits35.Neither Sparrow nor Storm would agree that________.[A]our reliance on the Internet will be costly[B]the Internet is weakening our memory[C]memory exercise is a must for our brains[D]our ability to focus declines with ageText436.According to Paragraph,children growing into adolescence tend to[A]develop opposite personality traits[B]see the word in an unreasonable way[C]have fond memories of their past[D]show affection for their parents37.It can be learned from 2 that Crone'sstudy________.[A]explores teenagers'socialresponsibilities[B]examines teenagers'emotionalproblems[C]provides a new insight intoadolescence[D]highlights negative adolescentbehavior38.What does crone's study find about prosocialbehavior?[A]It results from the wish to cooperate[B]It is cultivated through education[C]It is subject to family influence[D]It tends to peak in adolescence39.It can be learned from the last two paragraphs that teenagers________.[A]over-stress their influence on others[B]care a lot about social recognition[C]Become anxious about their future[D]Endeavor to live a joyful life40.What is the text mainly about________.[A]Why teenagers are self-contradictory.[B]Why teenagers arerisk-sensitive.[C]How teenagers develop prosociality.[D]How teenagers become independent.Part BDirections:Read the following text and match each of the numbered items in the left column to its corresponding information in the right column.There are two extra choices in the right column.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(10points)Net-zero rules set to send cost of new homes and extensionssoaringNew building regulations aimed at improving energy efficiency are set to increase the price of new homes,as well as those of extensions and loft conversions on existing ones.The rules,which came into effect on Wednesday in England,are part of government plans to reduce the UK's carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.They set new standards for ventilation,energy efficiency and heating,and state that new residential buildings must have charging points for electric vehicles.The moves are the most significant change to building regulations in years,and industry experts say they will inevitably lead to higher prices at a time when a shortage of materials and high labour costs are already driving up bills.Brian Berry,chief executive of the Federation of MasterBuilders,saysthe measures will require new materials,testing methods,products and systems to be installed.“All this comes at an increased cost during a time when prices are already sky high.Inevitably,consumers will have to pay more,"he says.Gareth Belsham,of surveyors Naismiths,says people who are upgrading,or extending their home,will be directly affected.“The biggest changes relate to heating and insulation,”he explains.“There are new rules concerning the amount of glazing used in extensions,and any new windows or doors must be highly insulated.”Windows and doors will have to adhere to higher standards,while there are new limits on the amount of glazing you can have to reduce unwanted heat from the sun.Thomas Goodman,of MyJobQuote,says this will bring in newrestrictions for extensions.“Glazing on windows,doors and rooflightsmust cover no more than 25%of the floor area to prevent heat loss,"hesays.As the rules came into effect last Wednesday,property developerswere rushing to file plans just before the deadline.Any plans submittedbefore that date are considered to be under the previous rules,and can goahead as long as work starts before 15 June next year.Builders which have costed projects,but have not filed thepaperwork,may need to go back and submit fresh estimates,says MarcusJefford of Build Aviator.Materials prices are already up 25%in the last two years.How much overall prices will increase as a result of the rule changes is notclear."Whilst admirable in their intentions,they will add to the cost ofhousebuilding at a time when many already feel that they are priced out ofhomeownership,"says Jonathan Rolande of the National Association ofProperty Buyers.“An average extension will probably see around£3,000additional cost thanks to the new regs."John Kelly,a construction lawyer at Freeths law firm,believes priceswill eventually come down.But not in the immediate future."As themarketplace adapts to the new requirements,and the technologies thatsupport them,the scaling up of these technologies will eventually bringcosts down,but in the short term,we will all have to pay the price of the necessary transition.”he says.However,the long-term effects of the changes will be more comfortable and energy-efficient homes,adds Andrew Mellor,of PRP architects.“Homeowners will probably recoup that cost over time in energy bill savings.It will obviously be very volatile at the moment,but they will46.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese.Write your translation on on the ANSWER SHEET.(15points)In the late 18th century,William Wordsworth became famous for his poems about nature.And he was one of the founders of a movement called Romanticism,which celebrated the wonders of the natural world.Poetry is powerful.Its energy and rhythm can capture a reader,transport them to another world and make them see things differently.Through carefully selected words and phrases,poems can bedramatic,funny,beautiful,moving and inspiring.No one knows for sure when poetry began but it has been around for thousands of years,even before people could write.It was a way to tell stories and pass down history.It is closely related to song and even when written it is usually created to be performed out loud.Poems really come to life when they are recited.This can also help with understanding them too,because the rhythm and sounds of the words become clearer. Section IV WritingPart A47.DirectionsAn art exhibition and a robot show are to be held on Sunday and yourfriend David asks you which one he should go to.Write him an email to1)make a suggestion,and2)give your reason(s)Write your answer in about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEETDo not use your own name in your email,use“Li Ming”instead.(10points)Part B48.Directions:Write an essay based on the chart below.In your writing,youshould 1)describe and interpret the chart and2)give your comments.Write your answer in about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)health literacy健康素养2011-2021我国居民健康素养水平。

大学英语(二)复习题及答案

大学英语二复习题Test 1Part I Vocabulary & StructureDirections: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). youshould mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe centre.1. He will open a book store __C___ there are a lot of university students.A) what B) whichC) where D) when2. I am a new comer here. I don’t know where the largest library is ___A__.A) located B) standingC) lied D) situating3. He used to go to school on foot, _A____?A) didn’t he B) wasn’t heC) used he D) isn’t he4. There was so much noise that the speaker could not make himself __A___.A) heard B) to hearC) hearing D) being heard5. When I entered the living room, mother didn’t say anything, but I noticed a _B____ look hadcome over her face.A) surprising B) surprisedC) surprise D) surprisingly6. He walked slowly _C___ he fall.A) except B) unlessC) lest D) before7. His application of the position was __C__ by the employer.A) turned out B) turned overC) turned down D) turned up8. _____ from a distance, the car appeared __A___ down.A) Seen; to have broken B) Seen; to be brokenC) Seeing; to have broken D) Seeing; to break9. The Blacks are __A___ people in the little town.A) the possible richest B) the much richestC) the richest by far D) by far the richest10. Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it_ A____.A) being cultivated B) been cultivatedC) having cultivated D) cultivatingSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the correspondingspace on the Answer Sheet.11. With the (discover) _discovery____ of the new material, the equipment is greatly improved.12. I’m glad (invite) _to be invited_____ to sing a song to you tonight.13. The cake (get) _would get_____ burnt if it had been left in the oven even two minutes longer.14. When I found Linda, she (play) _was playing____ table tennis with her friend.15. Her early (arrive) arrival_____ gave everyone a big surprise.16. (sit) __Sitting_____ at the dinner table with strangers made her restless and uneasy.17. If you intend (visit) _to visit______ the National Garden, please contact me soon.18. The little girl gave an (extreme) _extremely____wonderful performance last night.19. If (take) _taken____ in time, the medicine will be effective.20. Traveling by air is more (expensive) _expensive_____ than traveling by train.Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices markedA), B), C) and D). you should make the correct choice and mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.In order to learn to be one’s true self, it is necessary to obtain a wide and extensive knowledge of what has been said and done in the world, critically to inquire into it; carefully to think over it; clearly to sift(详察) it; and earnestly to carry it out.It matters not what you learn, but when you once learn a thing, you must never give it up until you have mastered it. It matters not what you inquire into, but when you inquire into a thing, you must never give it up until you have thoroughly understood it. It matters not what you try to think out, but when you once try to think out a thing, you must never give it up until you have got what you want. It matters not what you try to sift out, but when you once try to sift out a thing, you must never give it up until you have sifted it out clearly and distinctly. It matters not what you try to carry out, but when you once try to carry out a thing, you must never give it up until you have done it thoroughly and well.If another man succeeds by one effort, you will use a hundred efforts. If another man succeeds by ten efforts, you will use a thousand efforts.21. According to the author, the ultimate purpose of study is to learn to_____.A). be one’s true self B). be a specialistC). succeed in a profession D). become wealthy22. The end of inquiry should be _____.A). action B). understanding C). thought D). analysis23. To successfully carry out the author’s program, a person would have to be, most of all, _____.A) extremely intelligent B). very wealthyC) very persistent D). both A and B24. According to the article, another man’s success should _____.A). urge us to greater efforts B). cause one to stop tryingC). make us envious D). not be taken into account25. Which of the following statements is implied but not stated in the passage?A). It is necessary to obtain a wide knowledge of what has been said and done in the world.B). The way to knowledge is through specialization.C). Success depends not so much on natural ability as it does effort.D). Success in one’s profession is least important in one’s life.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or statements are numbered 41 through 45.The great Italian scientist Galileo once made a discovery by his pulse rate. Galileo lived three hundred years ago before men had watches for measuring time. In the sixteenth century there were very few clocks in the world and no watches. One day when Galileo was a young man of eighteen, he was in the great church of the city of Pisa where he lived. He was watching the motion of a light. He saw that as the light moved forward and back on its chain, it seemed to take the same time between turns, however far it went. He wanted to make sure whether he was right. He put his pulse rate, he measured the motion of the light as it went forward and back on its chain.He was right. He had the proof. He could prove that the time was the same, however short or long the journey of the light through the air was. Galileo had made a great discovery about the motion of a pendulum. Among other things this discovery made possible a better instrument for measuring time--- the pendulum clock.26. The passage is concerned with the discovery of _____.A) the pulse rate B) the motion of lightC) the motion of a pendulum clock D) the instrument for measuring time27. Galileo lived at the time when _____.A) men could not measure timeB) pendulum clocks were not well madeC) churches measured time with lightsD) measuring time accurately was not possible28. The light which caught Galileo’s attention was _____.A). hanging high above his headB) in the churchC) hanging from the roof of his houseD) moving towards a chain29. Watching the motion of the light, Galileo put his fingers on his wrist in order to _____.A). measure his pulse rateB) prove his findings about the pendulumC) take the time of motion of the lightD) see whether he was nervous or not30. According to the passage, the time that the motion of the light took was _____.A) no more than that of the pulse rateB) the same between turnsC) more accurate than that of a clockD) just as much as that of one’s pulse rateTask 3Directions: After reading the following passage, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in the table below.Pavarotti (1935-- ), an Italian lyric tenor, was one of the most popular opera stars of the 1900's. He won fame for the warmth and flexibility of his voice, the security of his high notes, and the intense feeling in his singing.Pavarotti has concentrated mostly on Italian operas and songs. He won fame for his performances in such roles as Rodolfo in La Bohenme, Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor, and the Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto. In the late 1970's, he began to perform more dramatic roles, including Mario in Tosca and Manrico in Trovatore. In the 1980's and 1990's, his frequent appearances on TV and in operas and concerts on videocassettes （录像带）increased his fame. Also during the 1990's, Pavarotti and tenors Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo gave a number of enormously popular concerts throughout the world, called "The Three Tenors".Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena, Italy. He made his professional debut in Reggio nell' Emilia, Italy, in 1961 as Rodolfo, and his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1968 in the same role.Task 4Directions: After reading the following English expressions, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you shouldput the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet numbered 51through 55.A-- quality controlB-- insurance rateC-- shipping documentsD-- market researcherE-- certificate of insuranceF-- expense accountG-- Security checkH-- customs dutyI -- letter of creditJ-- mail orderK-- credit enquiryL-- export licenseM-- customs clearanceN-- agreement systemExample: ( M ) 结关( F ) 费用帐36. ( J ) 邮购( I ) 信用证37. ( H ) 关税( K ) 信用咨询38. ( B ) 保险费率( E ) 保险证书39. ( C ) 装运单证( N ) 合约制度40. ( A ) 质量管理( D ) 市场调研员Task 5Directions: After reading the following passage, you are required to complete the statements that follow (no. 56 through No.60). You should write your answers briefly on the AnswerSheet41. Who are primarily concerned in the fire instructions?The fire instructions are primarily for ___the person discovery a fire__________.42. What is the first thing a person should do when he or she discovers a fire?He or she should _operate the nearest fire alarm__________________________.43. Where must people gather for a check of names if they are in the block when the fire bell hasrung?They must gather ______near the Head of the Department___________________________.44. Imagine you are in your office, when a fire breaks out in the sports hall. What should you do?I should ___continue with the work_____________________________________.45. In case of fire, where should the students go if they are having a class in the Sports Hall? They should go to ____the Assembly Area________________________________.Part ⅢTranslationDirections: This part numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.Each of the four sentences (No. 61 through No. 64) is followed by choices ofsuggested translation marked A, B, C and D. Mark the best choice and write thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph(No. 65) in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.46．An increasing number of people are interested in buying laptops instead of desktops.A) 感兴趣买手提电脑代替台式电脑的人越来越多。

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Ⅰ. Phonetics (10小题，每小题2分，共20分)Directions:In each of the following groups of words, there are four underlined letter combinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. A. height B. hopefully C. honest D. housing2. A. generation B. mention C. memory D. metallic3. A. persuaded B. happened C. treated D. wounded4. A. shout B. touch C. announce D. about5. A. excuse B. exercise C. explain D. extremely6. A. medium B. western C. Mediterranean D. revolution7. A. castle B. vast C. waste D. fasten8. A. disappear B. fear C. year D. pear9. A. doubt B. sound C. famous D. found10. A. correct B. discover C. comfort D. comeII. Cloze (10小题，每小题3分，共30分)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices given below and marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blacking the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Not long ago, there lived in Auckland a working family who dreamed about a house of their own. Anyone then could read in the newspapers about the building companies who offered to put people into a new house 51 only a $1,000 deposit. Of course, the remainder had to be paid off with interest over a period of twenty years or so.The worker and his wife hopefully went to one of these companies 52 this wonderful offer. And the man in the office said. “Yes, sure. You bring along $1,000 and we can 53 you with a new house.”So the worker and his wife had to work hard and in twelve months’ time they returned to the building man with $1,000. But the man in the office said, “Look, I’m sorry, 54 we’ll need $1,500 now. Costs have gone up since we saw you last, you know.”The couple thought it over and decided it would not take very long to save the extra $500 if they worked hard.In six moths they worked 55 overtime and saved the $500 in spite of the high rent they had to pay for their flat. Back to the building man they 56 with their $1,500. But to their surprise he 57 the deposit was now $3,000.Now somewhat wiser, the worker said, “And the next time, I dare say we’ll find the deposit rising once more. How have we 58 save the extra $1,500?”“Well”, said the man, “I think we can stabilize the situation for about twelve months.By the time you come with $3,000, we will have had the house 59 for you.The couple left, sad at heart as they saw their dream house 60 . By the time they had saved the extra $1.500, no doubt the deposit would have become still higher, maybe $5,000, then $10,000 and then…!1. A. for B. with C. on D. to2. A. to ask for B. asking for C. to ask about D. asking about3. A. supply B. give C. offer D. equip4. A. or B. and C. but D. so5. A. whole the B. whole C. the all D. all the6. A. filled B. dealt C. went D. went on7. A. replied B. announced C. told D. spoke8. A. had to B. worked to C. tried to D. got to9. A. sold B. paid C. prepare D. ready10. A. throw away B. die away C. take away D. get awayIII. Reading Comprehension (5小题，每小题4分，共20分)For some minutes, all was quiet in the street. Then from across the street someone came walking.It looked like a man of middle height, dressed in a big raincoat, a soft hat and rubber-soled boots or shoes, and making little sound while walking. No one was in sight. It was a street with two rows of about fifty small houses and there were three lamps on either side. The lamp nearest to the child’s house could be seen clearly, but the others were almost hidden by the smoky air. A car passed the end of the street and its lights showed faintly, but clearly enough to show the smooth skin of a woman’s face. The car disappeared as the woman, wrapped up in her coat, reached the doorway of the child’s house.She put a key in the lock quickly, pushed the door open and stepped inside, then closed the door without looking round. She began to breathe hard.She leaned against the door for a moment, then straightened up as if with an effort, and walked towards the door of the front room, the passage leading to the kitchen, and the narrow staircase. She hesitated outside the door, then went up the stairs quickly but with hardly a sound. There was enough light from the narrow hall to show the four doors leading off a small landing (楼梯平台). She pushed each door open in turn and shone a torch inside, and the light fell upon beds, walls, furniture, a bathroom hand-basin, a mirror which flashed brightness back; but this was not what the woman was looking for. She turned away and went downstairs, and hesitated again at the foot of the stairs, then turned towards the kitchen. Clearly there was nothing there, or in the small washroom that she wanted. Two rooms remained; the front room and a smaller one next to it. She opened the front room door. After a moment, she saw the child’s bed and the child.1. The lights of the car passing the end of the street showed that .A. a woman was driving the carB. someone was standing by a street lampC. a man and a woman were walking up the streetD. a woman was walking by herself up the street2. After the woman closed the front door, she .A. looked round quicklyB. started breathing againC. rested before movingD. walked straight towards the front door3. Which of the following plans (平面图) is the right position of the child’s room?= door = stairs F = front roomC = child’s room P = passage K = kitchen W= washroom4. When she was upstairs, the woman .A. saw that there was a wash - basin in each roomB. noticed a mirror which she was looking forC. found a torch in one of the roomsD. opened four different doors5. Once she was in the house, the woman behaved as if what she was looking for .A. might be in the kitchenB. was more likely to be upstairsC. would be easily seen by the light from the hallD. would look frightening to a childIV. Writing (1小题，30分)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 20 minutes to write a letter of about 80 words according to the following situation.你是Alice。

《英语二》复习题（12专本）

《英语⼆》复习题（12专本）中国矿业⼤学成教学院2012-2013（1）《英语⼆》出卷格式与复习导读第⼀、试题内容项⽬说明：考试重点在Unit 1—Unit 8,Unit 9,10 涉及很少。

Part I. Word Spelling(5x1‘==5‘)来⾃综合训练各单元的第⼀项第⼀题Part II. Prepostions and Adverbs(5x1‘==5‘)来⾃读写教程的各单元课后练习的第IV题Part III. V ocabulary and Structure (15x1‘=15‘)来⾃读写教程课⽂和课后词汇练习部分（第III题）Part IV. Reading Comprehension(15x2‘=30‘)主要出⾃综合训练另加课外阅读材料Part V. Cloze Test(20x1‘=20‘)来⾃综合训练Part VI Translation(5x2‘=10‘)英译汉部分来⾃读写教程的Section A Text课⽂内容；汉译英来⾃读写教程课后练习的改造。

第⼆、举例说明Part I. Word SpellingDirections: Complete the following sentnences with the proper form of the word given the brackets.1. (desire) Those professors believe that in teaching it is highly ____to know exactly what one is hoping to achieve.2.(fairly )Taxing you both where you work and where you live seems, I think, to be___.6.（subsequent）We had made plans for a visit, but ____ difficulties with the car prevented it.7. (nourish) The centre is open throughout the year, to ensure that homeless people can get at least one hot,___meal a day.8. (reluctant) Lucy was not happy as she sensed her husband‘s great___ to give reasons for what he had done and where he had been to.9. (use)We tried all sorts of medicine and found not all of them_____.10.(poison)Some plants have ____roots or fruit, so you must be careful before you eat the fruit in the forest.11.(approve) Although they said nothing about their negative feelings, she could sense their_____ of her suggestion.12. (applied) Have you filled in the ____form for your passport yet?13.(depend)Now that Joe has got a steady job, he can be financially ____.14. (argue) Jack returned from school only to see his parents in the middle of a terrible ____ about money.15.(formal) This is an ___party. Please feel relaxed and enjoy yourself.16. (vary)Love is eternal and all human beings feel the same whatever cultural ____. Part II. Prepostions and Adverbs Directions: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable preposition or adver.2. He has been a complete slave___ drink, and can not go without wine even for one day.4. Because the young man never thinks of other people, he is always indifferent ___ others‘ feelings.6. Such violent attacks are not compatible ___a civilized society.7. I can not get any of the children to volunteer____ work in the school garden.8. I can not get any of the children to volunteer____ work in the school garden.9.Three years after his successful interview, he took charge____ the marketing section of the company./doc/8a5f4d89e53a580216fcfe4e.html st summer holiday, many relative rushed to Shanghai for the sights. We were stuck____the unexpected visitors.13. At the meeting, the general manager put much emphasis____ the importance of beginning new markets.14.The young woman impulsively substituted her middle name, Lynne, ____her first name,Debbie.15. His past record is surely something he takes pride___.16.After rounds of hard talks, the both parties finally arrived____mutually compromising solution to the border tensions. Part III.Vocabulary and StructureDirections: Find the right one from among the four choices in A,B,C,and D to complete the sentence.4.The tall man ____his head so that he could enter the room.A.sworeB.loweredC.frownedD.ranked5.I firmly believe that this agreement will be for ___benefitA.realisticB. mutualC.illusiveD.resolved11.The discovery seems to ____that people lived here over 10,000years ago.A.confirm.B. suspectC.work outD.overlook12.The management ____their workers from accepting tips from customersA.oversees/doc/8a5f4d89e53a580216fcfe4e.html pressesC.forbidsD.declines13.If you have no ___.I would like to ask your daughter to marry me.A.connectionB.fancyC.objectionD.warmth14.In order to welcome foreign friends to their school, the students spent the morning getting the whole campus clean and___.A.tidyB.internalizedC.exclusiveD.wanderful15.The financial crisis had a ___effect on the nation‘s economy.A.constructiveB.destructiveC.instructiveD.obstructive16.The ___ was to be laid mainly on the traffic in inner city areas.A.importanceB.emphasisC.priorityD.viewpoint17.We produce a steady flow of labor-saving devices; we communicate rapidly faxes, phone calls or emails ____ through personal contacts.A.insteadB.ratherC.to replaceD.instead of18.In some countries no major business is conducted without eye contact,___ face-to face conversation.A.required,B.and requirementC.requiringD.to require2o.The decided to carry out the plan ____so much opposition.A.despiteB.despiseC.spikeD.desperate21.it is necessary ___ us to finish the whole work before leaving for a holiday.A.toB.forC.of Don.22.____you set a goal for yourself, you will get somewhere some day.A.ThoughB.WhileC.As long asD.Unless23.It was raining hard,____the team stayed indoors and gave up the match.A.on whichB.of whichC.by whichD.for which24.The lecture was___ boring that many listeners fell asleep.A.much tooB.ratherC.soD.such25.____ a stone in front of the car, the driver stopped the engine.A.SawB.SeeC.SeeingD. SeenPart IV. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Reading the following three passages and complete or answer the questions after each passage by choosing the right one from among the four choices in A,B,C,and D.Questions 6—10 are based on the following passageMinh Pham was born in Vietnam. He left when he was 21 years old. Minh has been in America for almost two years. There is still much he does not understand about America.Once Minh was in a grocery store. He saw an old man and an old woman. Theywanted a box of cereal. The box was on a high shelf. The man and woman couldn‘t reach it. Minh saw a stepladder. He got on the ladder and got the box. He handed it to the elderly couple. They thanked him.―Where are your children ?‖asked Minh . ―Why don‘t they help you buy food ?‖―Our children have their own lives , ‖ said the man and woman . ― We like to be independent . ‖Minh doesn‘t think it is right . In his country ,children help their parents . Minh gave the elderly couple his phone number . He told them to call him if they needed help . One night they invited Minh to dinner , but they never asked him for help .One day , Minh was walking with a Vietnamese friend . Two men were going to a movie . Minh wanted to go to a restaurant first . Minh took his friend ?s hand . He pulled him toward the restaurant. People on the street stared at Minh. In Vietnam,friends often hold hands. Minh found out that people in America are not used to men holding hands.Minh Pham is going through a process known as resocialization. Socialization is the process in which a person learns to live in a society. Everyone goes through this process. Minh went through it when he lived in Vietnam. But it is only the Vietnamese way of life. When Minh came to America, he had to learn a new way of life. He had to learn how to live in a new society.Minh has learned a lot about American life in two years. He still has a lot to learn ,The process of resocialization can take many years.6. The main idea of the passage is that it is difficult to___.A. ignore cultural differencesB. learn to live in a new countryC. travel all over the worldD. learn to act on one‘s own7. According to the passage, Minh thought the old couple should___.A. ask their children to help themB. encourage each other to helpC. rely on themsleves in lifeD. live a quiet and comfortable life8. What does the word“resocialization”means in Paragraph 6?A. Bringing into public ownership.B. Spending time with others.C. Fitting into a new society.D. Holding hands together.9. It seemed that people felt surprised when they saw Minh and his friends were___.A. Vietnamese.B. overseas studentsC. holding handsD. quarrelling10. It is hard to ____when one comes to a new country.A. learn as many foreign languages as possible,B. get used to the local weather and the climateC. communicate with foreign people thereD. avoid culture shock and get used to a new lifeKey: BACCDQuestions 16—20 are based on the following passageOne of the strongest arguments for the raising of the school leaving age （ROSLA）has been that it will bring us some way nearer to―equality of opportunity‖.Many people like to think of our present system of schooling as providing plenty of steps up the ladder of success for clever children. It would be good to think that no one who is really bright can be missed out when the state system is obviously socomplete. It is obvious, for instance, that many children from less wealthy homes reach university or do well in other ways.Unfortunately we now have plenty of proofs that many children of every level of ability do much less well than they could. For instance, during the years of national military service it was possible to test the intelligence of all male 18 – to – 20 – year –olds. Half of those soldiers who were placed in the two highest ability groups had left school at 15.It has also been shown that the percentage of working class children going to univer Omsity is almost the same now as it was in 1939. One study of 5,000 children from birth to 21 years old shows that up to half the bright pupils from working class homes left school when they reached 16 years old. Moreover, there is no difference in intelligence between the sexes, but far more boys than girls stay in education after 16.It is clear from this and many other proofs that many children are still leaving school too early to benefit from the prizes—money, social respectability, and interesting jobs—which higher education gives. It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with their social background. Their parents often need the extra money another money-earner would bring in; they don‘t value education for itself because their own was probably dull and unhappy. It is not so much that they force their sons and daughters to leave school, rather that they tend to say, ―it‘s up to you‖.16．It is hoped that ROSLA will give all children .A．a more enjoyable time at school B．the same chances in societyC．the right to a better school D．higher scores in intelligence tests 17．People would like to think that .A．equal numbers of poor and wealthy children reach universityB．those with the least money get the best educationC．intelligent children are always selected by the systemD．only really clever children do well18．Working class children are thought to be at a disadvantage because . A．many of the clever ones leave school earlyB．fewer go to university than ever beforeC.more than half leave school when they are 16D．fewer boys than girls stay at school after 1619．Many children leave school early because .A．their social background makes them unhappyB．they have to give something to their family‘s incomeC．their school is a dull and unhappy placeD．their parents don‘t allow them to make their own decisions20．This article shows that equal opportunity in education .A．is a thing of the past B．has not yet been achievedC．is there for those who deserve it D．has greatly improved our society Key：BCABBQuestions 26—30 are based on the following passageYou Are What You GiveWhat you give your relatives and friends can help you know yourself better. Also, what they give you can tell you something about their personality. Most gift-giving (and getting) shows nothing more than the spirit of love and friendship. But it is possible to form some associations between the kinds of things brought and the people who buy them. Here is a guide to who gives what ─and why.The clothes you wear tell something about your personality. They tell the world not only how you want to be seen but how you see yourself as well. When someone gives you something to wear that agrees with your self-image, they‘re saying, ―I agre e with you. I like you the way you are.‖ Such a gift should be taken as a form of compliment (赞美). On the other hand, a gift of clothing that doesn‘t match your personality could be an insult (侮辱) to your character.Making something by hand has become the exception in many countries today. If you receive a homemade gift, you‘re lucky. It may not be made perfectly, but it will show a certain quality of love. They‘ve given time and emotion, two important characteristics of being creative.A person who thinks of food when thinking of gift is good example of what human warmth means. Whether you give a box of chocolate, a bag of oranges, or a ball of cheese, all carry the same message of comfort and support.People who give books as gifts either like reading or would like everyone to think they do. If you happen to receive a large, heavy book, its giver may be much more interested in the way things appear than in the way they actually are. Of course, reading is a way of feeling the emotions of another person and of learning new things. Giving a book can be a way of sharinga feeling or newly learn meaning. The giver is probably trying to say to you what the book said to him.26.The first paragraph is written mainly to tell readers that ________.A. the gifts you give can help you understand yourself better than any other waysB. there is a certain relationship between the gifts and the people who give themC. the gifts you receive help you learn the personality of the giversD.between relatives and friends a gift may show friendship and love27.A person who likes the self-image of another person will give the latter a gift ________.A. fashionable and expensiveB. made at home by himselfC. that agrees with the personality of the receiverD. that matches the character of the giver28. If you give a large book as a gift, it may show that ________.A. you enjoy reading and will be successful in writingB. the receiver is interested in reading and hopes to be a writerC. you want to share with others a certain feelingD. you are more interested in the appearance than in its contents29. People who want to show their love toward others often give ________.A. homemade giftsB. delicious foodC. expensive clothesD. interesting book30. What kind of message is communicated by a gift of food?A. A supportive one.B. A generous one.C. A creative one.D. An unusual one.Key: CDDAAWe have saved as a final set of emotions, the two most important emotions connected with other people: love and its opposite, hate. Love can be seen everywhere. Yet surprisingly, love has been the subject of less scientific research than other emotions, such as anger and fear. The reason for this may be twofold. First, love is a very complex emotion, difficult to describe and measure. Secondly, unlike many radical emotions, radical love is generally not a problem; thus less medical attention has been paid to it.What is love? This is a complex question and requires a complex answer. Love is a strong, positive attraction and feeling for another person or thing. But it is more than this. It also involves feelings of caring, protection, excitement, and tenderness. When two people are in love they feel drawn to one another, they greatly enjoy each other's company, and they may be sexually attracted to one another.Sometimes it is easier to think in terms of different kinds of love: romantic love, brotherly love, and so forth. Though they are different in some respects, they share one important characteristic: a strong positive feeling toward another.Our feelings toward other people are often complex. We may love someone and, at the same time, be angry with him. Or we may love someone, even though we are jealous of him. We might even love someone and, at the same time, hate him for the same precise reason.Hate is a strong negative emotion toward someone, and is due to anger, jealousy, or some other factors. Like love, hate can be a very strong emotion. It can also be very dangerous. The question is often asked, "Is it bad to hate?" The best answer is probably "Sometimes yes and sometimes no." Usually hate does not help us; it makes us feel unhappy and makes us do things that may hurt others. However, sometimes it may be necessary to hate and hurt someone in order to protect loved ones.36. We might need hate, because it can help us ________.A. be strongB. protect ourselvesC. defend othersD. understand love for others37. Which characteristic is shared by different kinds of love?A strong respectful feeling toward another.A strong negative emotion toward someone.A strong jealous feeling toward someone.A strong positive feeling toward another.38. Why doesn't scientific research pay attention to love?A. Because love is very rare.B. Because love is very complex.C. Because radical love is dangerous.D. Because love is not important.39. 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If you don‘t want to (4) heart-broken, take the advice and follow these rules to help you choose your perfect partner.First of all,you and your partner should be (5).You need to know that you (6) a common purpose in life.You and your partner should have similiar goals and ambitions that you can work toward achieving throughout your married life.It will be difficult to (7)your marriage together if your partner wants to travel the world (8) having children,but you want to stay at home and raise a large family.Find out what your intended spouse's life goals are long befoer you tie the knot.Next, ask yourself this questions: Is my partner a person (9)whom I can share my innermost thoughts and feelings? In other words,can you be (10) honest and open with this preson,or you sometimes feel shy and(11) telling her how you feel? If your situation is (12), then you have probably found your true love. If, however,it is (13), take your time before you make plans to walk down the aisle with this person.Third, only marry someone who has qualities you admire. If you respect people who work hard , you should marry someone who is hard—working , not someone who is lazy or easy—going .Fourth, marry a person who is polite and kind to others; they (14) polite and kind to you. In my experience, you can learn a lot about the true nature of a person by watching (15) he or she treats other people. A person who is kind and (16) to family and friends will be kind and giving toward to you. Someone who has good manners and is polite and (17) toward others will show you the same (18). Watch how your partner treats people she dose not have to be nice to such as waiters, taxi drivers, or store clerks. Does your partner pay attention to how you and others feel, or does she\him have a self—centered nature? 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A.what B.when C.how much D. how16. A.supplying B.affording C.giving D.providing17. A.respectful B.respectable C.respected D.respecting18. A.aspiration B.expectation C.consideration D.exception19. A. enter into B.take into C.set in D.give into20. A. attaching together B.pulling togetherC.getting togetherD.progressing togetherKey:1—5:BADAC, 6—10: DAAAD, 11—25: BDADD, 16—20: CACACCloze Test II.There are two ways to spoil a child, that is, ―overindukgence‖ and ―oversubmissiveness‖. T he problem with overdulgenct parenting is that it___1__the child of opportunity to think foe himself. It also keeps him from making his own __2__ and developing his own needs and prefences. An overindulged child never has to _3___to get something for himself. He never has to__4__any idea, chances or possible difficulties. When his parents are busy prparing everything for him and he‘s__5_of all his toys. This child is ―spoiled‖ into believing that life will provide him everything__6__his own effort. And when he___7_he will expect evertone to read his mind and provide for him in this way.The other kind of __8__is oversubmissiveness. An oversubmissiveness parent__9__to all his child‘s demands, often because he fears the child won‘t love him if he doesn‘t. he just isn‘t able to give a(n)_10__“No”. The parent has no time to himself, cannot get the child to do anything without an argument, and has to listen to whining___11__. When he‘s had__12__, he explodes in anger. Then he gives in to the child even more because he feels__13__for exploding. 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A.decisions B.chances C.findings D.purposess3. /doc/8a5f4d89e53a580216fcfe4e.html bat/doc/8a5f4d89e53a580216fcfe4e.html pete C.fight D.struggle4. A.enjoy B.host C.entertain D.imagine5. A.uninterested B.tired C.dull D.inactive6. A.except B.without C.with D.beside7. A.develops on B.advances ahead C.arises out D.grows up8. A.ruining B.harming C.spoiling D.injuring9. A.gives in B.gives out C.gives up D.gives over10. A.rigid B.secure C.firm D.hard11. A.steadily B.reliably C.unfaiingly D.continuously12. A.much moreB.much over C.too much D.much too13. A.guilty B.wrong C.shameful D.criminal14.A.profit B.advantage C.good D.benefit15. A.prescribe B.position C.set D.specify16. A.first-ever B.ever-present C.ever-charging D.ever-decreasing17. A.edges B.ends C.limits D.boundaries18. A.respect B.value C.honor D.admire19. A.selfish. B.miserable C.shameful D.guilty20. A.aware B.free C.careful D.mindfulKey:1=5:AADCB,6-10:BDCAC,11-15:DCABC,16-20:BCABAPart VI TranslationDirections : Translate the following snentences into Chinese or into English as reqired.1. For better or worse, qualities such as friendliness or reserve, plainness or charm may be suggested by your name and conveyed to other people before they even meet you.2. Teachers gave consistently lower grades on essays apparently written by boys named Elmer and Hubert than they awarded to the same papers when the writers‘ names were given as Michael and David.3. Blandford felt as if his heart were being compressed into a small cement ball, so strong was his desire to follow the girl, yet so deep was his longing to see the woman whose spirit had truly companioned and brought warmth to his own.4. In these poor Third World countries, as in American inner cities and on reservations, money that should be spent for food goes instead to the tobacco companies.Over time, people starved of food and air, will effectively become weakened.7. Though your parents probably meant your name to last a lifetime, remember that when picked it they hadn‘t met, and the hopes and dreams they valued ehrn they chose it may not match yours.9. 真实情况是，不管是好是坏，随着新科技的进步，世界发⽣的变化。

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At night第二部分词汇与结构（20分，每小题2分）6.Now Helen works __D__ than before.A. much carefullyB. more carefulC. much carefulD. more carefully7.Don’t forget __A__ the window before leaving the room.A. to closeB. to have closedC. having closedD. closing8.Unfortunately the poor girl can’t do anything but __B__ all her belongs at a low price.A. to sellB. sellC. sellingD. sold9.__C__ she couldn’t understand was why fewer and fewer went to him for help.A. ThatB. WhenC. WhatD. Where10.They were asked to avoid __A__ any water which had not been boiled.A. drinkingB. to drinkC. having drunkD. not to be drunk11.The old man is used to __D__ early in the morning.A. exercisesB. exerciseC. exercisedD. exercising12.The car won’t start because the battery has __C__.A. run downB. run overC. run outD. run off13.Before joining the army, he spent a lot of time in village __B__ he belonged.A. whichB. to whichC. to whereD. at which14.My boss is __B__ holding pointless meetings. It really annoys me.A. neverB. alwaysC. sometimesD. seldom15.Robert is said __C__ abroad, but I don’t know what country he is in.A. to have been studyingB. to studyC. to be studyingD. to be studied第三部分完形填空（共计20分，每题2分）The Internet has become a part of everyday life for most Britons, says a report published this week (16D) marked research company Netinfo.Just over 70% of people (17B) for the survey said the net had become essential. The survey reveals that emailing friends and others is the nation’s favorite Internet activity. It also found that people spend an average of seven hours a week online, visiting 13 different websites in seven days. But 10% of all those (18A) surf the net are doing it for more than 20 hours a week.Just over 2,000 adults in Britain were interviewed for the report. The study found almost 19 million people in the UK-four (19C) ten adults-regularly went online. But the number of new users has slowed down. Numbers online grew by just 11% over the past 12 months compared (20A) 33% the previous years.The report also reveals the (21B) importance of the silver surfer. According to the report the number of older people online grew by more than 40% over the past year. People aged over 55 now (22C) 17% of the UK Internet population.The survey also discovered that many workers surf the net for personal reasons while at work. Almost (23B) of workers with Internet access admitted (24D) it for pleasure, usually to email friends and family. According to Bill Wills, author of the survey, many employees expect some flexibility, and most employers are willing to accept this. ‘However, employers are less (25C) to be understanding, if you’re downloading movies or introducing an unfriendly virus to your company network,’ he said.16.A. of B. to C. with D. by17.A. questioning B. questioned C. question D. to question18.A. who B. which C. whose D. what19.A. from B. within C. in D. at20.A. with B. to C. from D. and21.A. increase B. increasing C. to increase D. increased22.A. makes up B. is made up of C. make up D. make of23.A. three-quarter B. three-quarters C. third-fourths D. third-quarters24.A. to use B. to have used C. use D. using25.A. like B. likeness C. likely D. liking第四部分阅读理解（共计30分，每小题2分）短文理解1I never used to go anywhere without the car. I regarded it as an essential part of myself. But when the price of gas doubled in this year, I decided not to use the car except when absolutely necessary. For example, I always used to take the car when I went to fetch the papers on Sunday mornings, although our newsagent’s is only 10 minutes’ walk away. Now I go on foot.I tell myself that I’m not only saving the gas but keeping fit at the same time. It’s all a question of habit really. I’m sure you can get used to anything if you try and already feel that I rely on the car less than I used to.Besides, now that we live in the suburbs, I can walk down the road and catch a bus to the office or to any part of the town. We used to live in the country about 15 miles from town and then I would frequently drive t and fro twice in one day. That meant I would use 15 gallons of oil or more in a week. Now I only need half that amount.The trouble is that I am also getting used to the gas prices. They don’t seem so high to me any more. Perhaps it is easier to get used to expensive gas than it is to doing without the car.26.When the prices of gas doubled in this year, the author decided __C__.A. to go everywhere without a carB. only to take the car to fetch the papersC. to use the car when he had toD. to go on foot everywhere27.In the sentence “It’s all a question of habit really,”“It” refers to __D__.A. saving the gasB. keeping fir D. not relying too much on the carC. not only saving the gas but keeping fir at the same time28.To go to the newsagent’s to get his newspaper, the author __B__.A. used to walk for 10 minutesB. used to drive his carC. walked down the road to the officeD. walked for 10 minutes to keep fit29.We know from the passage that the author __B__.A. is getting used to living in the country about 15 miles from townB. used to go to and come back from town twice a day by carC. usually buys 15 gallons of oil or more in a weekD. only spends half of the amount of money on gas now30.The last sentence of the passage suggests that ___A_.A. the author still can not get used to doing without the carB. the author feels that the high price of gas is a great problemC. it is easy to use gas at high pricesD. the price of gas is not high any more短文理解2I used to think education was the most important thing in my life. Recently my attitude has begunto change, although I still hold that it is essential for everyone in the world taday. As a top junior student in my college, I was asked to make a speech on how to learn English well. Standing in front of the audience facing so many freshmen, I was trembling. I didn’t remember any word that I had prepared.I ran out of the conference room without finishing my speech, leaving everyone puzzled. I cried thatnight in my room, feeling that I am a loser. Studying takes so much of my time that I feel unable to really develop myself. I am just storing knowledge; yet fail to communicate with others. I have received many awards in school, but they don’t necessarily reflect anything about me. I don’t know how to socialize. When I leave school I fear I will be of on use to society.I realize that everyone has her or his own way of living. I want to change my lifestyle. Of courseI will keep studying. Yet I plan to look for a part time job, which might turn out to be a good chanceto get to know society. I still believe that working my hardest does make me happy. I will still stay on in college, but I will not allow it to shelter me from the real world.31.From this passage, we know that the author __C__.A. does not think education is the most important thing in her life any more.B. thinks that communication with other people is more important than educationC. realizes that it is more important to really develop oneself than just to store knowledgeD. comes to learn how important it is to make a public speech32.By saying that she is “a junior student” in her college, the author means that she is __A__.A. a student in her third year in collegeB. a very young college studentC. younger than most students in collegeD. shorter than others in college33.The author thinks the awards she has received __D__.A. show that she id a top studentB. show how much time she has spent in learningC. mean she only knows how to learn, but not how to socializeD. don’t necessarily reflect her real self34.The author fears that she will be of no use to society, mainly because __B__.A. she fells she is a loserB. she does not know how to communicate with othersC. studying takes too much of her timeD. she is unable to develop herself35.Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage, when the author says that shewants to find a part time job? BA. The job might enable her to get to know the society.B. She wants to change her lifestyle.C. Working part time while studying will make her happy.D. She wants to get some shelter from the real world.短文理解3The blue whale is the heaviest and longest animal on Earth. The average adult length is 25 m for males and 26.2 m for females, with body weights of 90-120 tonnes.Hector’s dolphin is the world’s shortest cetacean. They may be only 1.2 m long when fully grown.A blue whale eats up to 4 tonnets of krill daily. This is equivalent to eating a fully grown Africanelephant every day.The sperm whale is believed to dive deeper than any other cetacean. They have been known to dive as deep as 2000 m.One bowhead whale is reported to have been 130 years old when it died.The sperm whale has the world’s heaviest brain which can weigh up to 9.2 kg. This compares with the average 1.4 kg for the brain of an adult human.The baiji dolphin, or Chinese river dolphin, is the rarest dolphin in the world and is reported to be endangered. It lives in the Yangtze River in China. Conservation measures are being taken by the Chinese to save it.36.Male blue whale are much longer than female ones. F37.Hector’s dolphin is the smallest fish in the world. F38.Sperm whales dive more deeply than any other cetacean. T39.Whales are cleverer than humans. NG40.The brain of a sperm whale can be over 5 times heavier than a human one. T第五部分书面表达（20分）directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short passage to express your views on a given topic. You should write at least 80 words and base your writing on the Chinese outline below: 1. 远程学习的对象 2. 远程学习的好处 3. 你自己的学习情况Distance learning is for those who cannot study full time for some reasons. Many of them have a job, and some have to tale care of a family. 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1 .Students should_____their own interests as well as do their schoolwork.A. persuade B .pursue C. persist D.proceed2. I'd like to remind you that there is no_____on the part of suspects to answer questions.A. obligationB.evidenceC.transactionD.motivation3. He blamed his poor performance_____jet lag.A.to B .for C.on D.at4 .We_____knowledge from our families,schools,jobs,and the mass media.A.requestB.requireC.inquireD.acquire5. Not until recently_____that Thompson had ben telling the truth all along.A.I realizedB.did I realizeC.I did realizeD.realized I6. I don’t need any help at the moment,but I_____your offer.A.appreciateB.admireC.enjoyD.like7 .The sad condition of women working as house servants around the world received much media_____early this year.A .importance B. attention C.significance D.popularity8 .She has no hostility to us, _____can be judged from her eyes.A. thatB.andC.henceD.as9 .When you're_____ a crisis, it often helps to talk to someone.A.going throughB.going in forC.going afterD.going over10.Decision on whether the message is right or wrong should at least come after _____what the message is.A.putting outB.turning outC.working outD.running outII. Cloze Test (10 points,1 point each)以下短文中有十个空白，每个空白有四个选项。

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First, it is very 7 to set up the computer, card reader, and telecornmunications networks necessary to make electronic money the 8 form of payment Second, paper checks have the advantage that they 9 receipts, something thai many consumers are unwilling to 10 . Third, the use of paper checks gives consumers several days of "float" - it takes several days 11 a check is cashed and funds are 12 from the issuer's account, which means that the writer of the check can cam interest on the funds in the meantime. 13 electronic payments arc immediate, they eliminate the float for the consumer.Fourth, electronic means of payment may 14 security andprivacy concerns. We often hear media reports that an unauthorized hacker has been able to access a computer database and to alter information 15 there. The fact that this is not an 16 occurrence means that dishonest persons might be able to access bank accounts in electronic payments systems and 17 from someone else's accounts. The 18 of this type of fraud is no easy task, and a new field of computer science is developing to 19 security issues. A further concern is that the use of e lectronic means of payment leaves an electronic 20 that contains a large amount of personal data. There are concerns that government, employers, and marketers might be able to access these data, thereby violating our privacy.1. [A] However [B] Moreover [C] Therefore [D] Otherwise2. [A] off [B] back [C] over [D] around3. [A] power [B] concept [C] history [D] role4. [A] reward [B] resist [C] resume [D] reverse5. [A] silent [B] sudden [C] slow [D] steady6. [A] for [B] against [C] with [D] on7. [A] imaginative [B] expensive [C] sensitive [D] productive8. [A] similar [B] original [C] temporary [D] dominant9. [A] collect [B] provide [C] copy [D] print10. [A] give up [B] take over [C] bring back [D] pass down11. [A] before [B] after [C] since [D] when12. [A] kept [B] borrowed [C] released [D] withdrawn13. [A] Unless [B] Until [C] Because [D] Though14. [A] hide [B] express [C] raise [D]ease15. [A] analyzed [B] shared [C] stored [D] displayed16. [A] unsafe [B] unnatural [C] uncommon [D] unclear17. [A] steal [B] choose [C] benefit [D] return18. [A] consideration [B] prevention [C] manipulation [D]justification19. [A] cope with [B] fight against [C] adapt to [D] call for20. [A] chunk [B] chip [C] path [D] trailSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Text 1In an essay entitled “Making It in America”, the author Adam Davidson relates a joke from cotton about just how much a modern textile mill has been automated: The average mill only two employees today,” a man and a dog. The man is there to feed the dog is there to keep the man away from the machines.”Davidson’s art icle is one of a number of pieces that have recently appeared making the point that the reason we have such stubbornly high unemployment and declining middle-class incomes today is also because of the advances in both globalization and the information technology revolution, which are more rapidly than ever replacing labor with machines or foreign worker.In the past, workers with average skills, doing an average job，could earn an average lifestyle ,But ,today ,average is officially over. Being average just won’t earn you what it used to. It can’t when so many more employers have so much more access to so much more above average cheap foreign labor, cheap robotics, cheap software, cheap automation and cheap genius. Therefore, everyone needs to find their extra-their unique value contribution that makes them stand out in whatever is their fieldof employment.Yes, new technology has been eating jobs forever, and always will. But there’s been an acceleration. As Davidson notes,” In the 10 years ending in 2009, [U.S.] factories shed workers so fast that they erased almost all the gains of the previous 70 years; roughly one out of every three manufacturing jobs-about 6 million in total -disappeared.There will always be changed-new jobs, new products, new services. But the one thing we know for sure is that with each advance in globalization and the I.T. revolution, the best jobs will require workers to have more and better education to make themselves above average.In a world where average is officially over, there are many things we need to do to support employment, but nothing would be more important than passing some kind of G.I.Bill for the 21st century that ensures that every American has access to poet-high school education.21. The joke in Paragraph 1 is used to illustrate_______[A] the impact of technological advances[B] the alleviation of job pressure[C] the shrinkage of textile mills[D] the decline of middle-class incomes22. According to Paragraph 3, to be a successful employee, one has to______[A] work on cheap software[B] ask for a moderate salary[C] adopt an average lifestyle[D] contribute something unique23. The quotation in Paragraph 4 explains that ______[A] gains of technology have been erased[B] job opportunities are disappearing at a high speed[C] factories are making much less money than before[D] new jobs and services have been offered24. According to the author, to reduce unemployment, the most important is_____[A] to accelerate the I.T. revolution[B] to ensure more education for people[C] ro advance economic globalization[D] to pass more bills in the 21st century25. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the text?[A] New Law Takes Effect[B] Technology Goes Cheap[C] Average Is Over[D] Recession Is BadText 2A century ago, the immigrants from across the Atlantic inclued settlers and sojourners. Along with the many folks looking to make a permanent home in the United States came those who had no intention to stay, and 7millin people arrived while about 2 million departed. About a quarter of all Italian immigrants, for exanmle, eventually returned to Italy for good. They even had an affectionate nickname, “uccelli di passaggio,” birds of passage.Today, we are much more rigid about immigrants. We divide nemcomers into two categories: legal or illegal, good or bad. We hail them as Americans in the making, or our broken immigrantion system and the long political paralysis over how to fix it. We don’t need more categories, but we need to change the way we think about categories. We need to look beyondstrick definitions of legal and illegal. To start, we can recognize the new birds of passage, those living and thriving in the gray areas. We might then begin to solve our immigration challenges.Crop pickers, violinists, construction workers, entrepreneurs, engineers, home health-care aides and physicists are among today’s birds of passage. They are energetic participants in a global economy driven by the flow of work, money and ideas .They prefer to come and go as opportunity calls them , They can manage to have a job in one place and a family in another.With or without permission, they straddle laws, jurisdictions and identities with ease. We need them to imagine the United States as a place where they can be productive for a while without committing themselves to staying forever. We need them to feel that home can be both here and there and that they can belong to two nations honorably.Accommodating this new world of people in motion will require new attitudes on both sides of the immigration battle .Looking beyond the culture war logic of right or wrong means opening up the middle ground and understanding that managing immigration today requires multiple paths and multiple outcomes. Including some that are not easy to accomplish legally in the existing system.26 “Birds of passage” refers to those who____[A] immigrate across the Atlantic.[B] leave their home countries for good.[C] stay in a foregin temporaily.[D] find permanent jobs overseas.27 It is implied in paragraph 2 that the current immigration stystem in the US____[A] needs new immigrant categories.[B] has loosened control over immigrants.[C] should be adopted to meet challenges.[D] has been fixeed via political means.28 According to the a uthor, today’s birds of passage want___[A] fiancial incentives.[B] a global recognition.[C] opportunities to get regular jobs.[D] the freedom to stay and leave.29 The author suggests that the birds of passage today should be treated __[A] as faithful partners.[B] with economic favors.[C] with regal tolerance.[D] as mighty rivals.30 选出最适合文章的标题[A] come and go: big mistake.[B] living and thriving : great risk.[C] with or without : great risk.[D] legal or illegal: big mistake.。

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I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong numberMay I use your bike to go shopping? B. Certainly. There it isSam, this is my friend, Jane.C. Glad to meet you, JaneSo sorry to trouble you. A. It’s a pleasureWhat do you do? A. I’m a teacherWhat do you usually do in your spare time? B. GardeningWhat does your English teacher look like? D. She looks much like her motherWhat time does the train leave? C. At half past fiveWhat’s the best way to get to the Empire Hotel from here? B. Walking through the wood What’s the fare to the museum? D. Five dollarsWhat’s the m atter with you? C. I feel a bit sickWhat’s the weather like in this area? B. It’s rainyWould you like a tea? A. Yes, pleaseYou needn’t do the work till after the New Year. B. Oh, good! Thank you.第二部分：词汇与语法结构_______ of them has a bedroom and a study. C. Each_______ you change your mind, I won’t be able to help you. B) Unless_______ she couldn’t understand was why fewer and fewer went to him for help. B. What1 have taken many photos. I’m going to get the film ________ B. developedBefore joining the army, he spent a lot of time in the village ________ he belonged. B. to whichChina is no longer what it ___________. A. used to beCould you tell me ________? C. how long you have lived hereCould you tell me __________________? A. where I can find a toiletDo you think Tommy is ______________ the truth? C. tellingDoes this patient’s record need ___________ now? Now, you can finish it later. C. completing He _________ his father for both of them love walking in the countryside. B. is like He didn’t want an ything to drink because he ________________ already drunk. C. had He has three companies ___________________. A. employing 50 people eachI __________________ reading the book by the end of this week. D. shall have finishedI was sick, but I __________ it at the weekend. D) got overIf he ____________, he ____________ that food. B) had been warned; would not have taken If the weather had been good, the children ________ out for a walk. C. could have gone It is one of the best concerts I ____________. C.have ever been toJohn fell asleep _______ he was listening to the music. C. whileJohn Walters claimed that this lack of information _______ in negative feelings towards the media. B) had resulted John was bored, _________ he left his life in England. B) so Last year _________________ of new books were published on environmental protection. A. hundredsMary said to me, “If I had seen your bag, I ________ it to you.” B. would have returned My boss is _________ holding pointless meetings. It really annoys me. B) alwaysMy watch has been losing time for the past week. It probably needs A. cleaning .Robert is said __________ abroad, but I don’t know what country he studied in. A) to have been studyingShe is very careful. She _______ very few mistakes in her work. C. makesShe was _____________ late that she missed the last train. C. soSince this road is wet and slippery this morning, it __________ last night. C. must have rainedThat dinner was the most expensive meal we _____________. D) had ever hadThe best thing __________________ to leave. A. to do isThe car won’t start because the battery has________. A. run outThe doctor advised her _______ enough rest before going back to work. B. to getThe food was _____________ good, but not good enough for me to eat there again. D. quite The hall was almost empty. There were ________ people in it. C. fewThe new computer allows me _______________ work more efficiently. A. toThe trip to the countryside was great ___________. C. funThe workers are busy _______ models for the exhibition. D. makingThen she cheered ______ a lot when they got ______ the taxi. D. up… intoThere are many cities _________ very fast. D. expandingThere is a lot of crime on television. _________ other issues are pushed out. A. Therefore These new processes _____________. A) should be controlledThey were asked to avoid _______ any water which had not been boiled. A. drinkingThis is very important. You __________ remember to shut down your computer every evening.C) shouldUnfortunately the poo r girl can’t do anything but ________ all her belongings at a low price.B. sellWaste electrical goods _______________ safely. B. must be disposed ofWe are going to have our office _________ to make room for a new engineer. C. rearranged We shall have an opportunity to exchange _______ tomorrow. C. viewsYou had better _____________ an umbrella with you. C. takeYou will get used to ________ here when you have settled down. A. living第三部分：完形填空（短文只保留文章开头）Passage 1The biggest adventure I’ve ever had was t rekking in Thailand.1. C2. B3. A4. A5. C6. D7. B8. A9. B 10. DPassage 2Scientists are working hard to develop better aerials for mobile phones, a spokesman11. A 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C16. D 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. BPassage 3Ian and Shiree are a very unusual couple. Although they (21) ________ in the heart of London,21. AB 24. D 25. B26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. BPassage 4Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing (31)_________________ about a recent stay at your hotel,31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. C36. A 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. APassage 5I was travelling alone in Western Australia last year, and one day I set .41. A 42.B 43. C 44. D 45.B46. C 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. CPassage 6Dealing with waste is a huge global problem. Unfortunately,51. A 52. B 53. D 54. D 55. C56. C 57. D 58. C 59. A 60. B第四部分：阅读理解（单项选择）Blocks of “high-rise” flats have been built in large numbers in London and in manyCDABCSura Elmer came to Shanghai last July from the Netherlands, and will remain ADBBCI used to think education was the most important thing in my life. Recently my CADBB35 Forest Avenue Dear Bob, I’m just writing to let you know our new address and to invite ADBCADear Uncle Ric,We were very sorry to hear that you are in hospital again, ACDBBGood children must be good students at school. CABDDThe AIDS virus has been around for a very long time, but the spread of CDABCAre you the happiest man in the world?" When asked this question, most people would say no. .DCBADNo country in the world has more daily newspapers than the USA. CBDDACash of all kinds, the French franc, the German mark, and the Italian lira, CADBC第五部分：短文理解（正误判断）The Internet has become a part of everyday life for most Britons, says a report1. More than seven out of 10 people feel they can’t man age without the Internet. T 22. C 23.2. Young people use the Internet for emails mainly. _NG3. The most common use of the Internet is surfing the web.F4. On average, people visit 13 websites a day.F5. About 40% of adults use the Internet. TThe tiny poverty-stricken South Pacific state of Tonga has always had serious problems raising6. Tonga was previously a rich country. F7. Tonga was the first country to welcome the new millennium on 1st January 2000. T8. The US government wants to use Tonga to launch rockets. F9. There will be training before the tourists go into space. T10. It costs about $ 20 million to launch a spacecraft. NGPoll reveals TV news too negative11. The majority of people polled think that the news media is accurate. F12. There is not enough time to talk about a wider range of subjects on the news. T13. 53% of all crimes committed are murders. F14. Advertising companies invest in TV programmes with high ratings. T15. TV stations make too much money from news. NGWhen Steven King published his book Riding the Bullet, around two million people downloaded16. The writer warns that the publishing industry should be ready for an important change. T17. E-books will become much cheaper in the near future. NG18. One advantage of e-books is that you can find the meanings of individual words easily. T19. Students will use libraries less in the future. NG20. Sales of e-books are expected to increase rapidly in the future. FMany people in the UK have done parachute or bungee jumps for charity.21. If you want to parachute or bungee jump in the UK you must do it for a charity.F22. People like to have fun and help charities.T23. A lot of sponsorship is needed before you can do a jump.NG24. People always receive a certificate after doing a parachute or bungee jump.F25. The sponsors pay their money after the person has done the jump.TIt is unusual these days for people not to have a TV, in fact many homes have two or three.26. The majority of homes in the UK have more than one television.NG27. The trend of not having a television is not new. T28. Joan’s son was an unhealthy child F29. Paul thinks his life has improved since he sold his TV. T30. The latest trend is to have more than one television. F第五部分短文理解（正误判断）答案1. T2. NG3. F4. F5. T第六部分:书面表达因特网与现代社会。

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