泛读考试题第一学年第一学期

广东第二师范学院考试一试卷
（A）卷
2010-2011学年 2 学期
姓名学号系级班别外语系10英语教育
试题分值一二三四五六七八九十总分
100 分
得分
评卷教师（署名）
考试相关事项说明
考试日期： 2011 年 6 月 22 日
考试用时： 2 小时
考试地址：花都校区
考试形式：闭卷
I.Word Match (10 points)
Synonyms: On each line in Column II there is one word which is a synonym of the word in Column I. Circle the synonyms.
I II
1. subtle a. keen b. discriminating c. obvious
2. harmony a. unanimity b. compatibility c. disharmony
3. permanent a. eternal b. brief c. changing
4. influence a. ineffectiveness b. impact c. impotence
5. elegant a. graceful b. rough c. plain
Antonyms: On each line in Column II there is one word which is an antonym of the word in Column I. Circle the antonym.
6. reveal a. disclose b. uncover c. conceal
7. baffle a. perplex b. confuse c. clarify
8. vanish a. disappear b. appear c. fade
9. expose a. disclose b. hide c. uncover
10. novel a. original b. new c. old
II.Cloze: Fill in each of the blanks with a word from the list below. (12 points)
Sp read inexpensively disastrous plentiful
Fire room uncomfortable difficult
In Europe there are very few wooden houses being built today. This is partly because wood
is no longer as __1__ as it once was, and partly because wooden houses catch __2__ quite easily. On the other hand, there are many wooden houses in America. This is because the first settlers wanted to build houses quickly and __3__. Since the country was covered in many places with forests, some trees had to be cut down to make __4__ for house.
Houses in many cities used to be made of wood. However, since the houses were very close together, fire could easily __5__ from one house to another. There were __6__ fires in some cities, such as the great fire of London in 1666.
There are so many people living in some cities that it is often very __7__ to find a place to live, and if one does find a place it is often too small. And many of the houses are too old and
__8__. Just as in prehistoric times, finding a good place to live continues to be one of man ’s most urgent problems.
(1. plentiful; 2. fire; 3. inexpensively; 4. room; 5. spread; 6. disastrous; 7. difficult;
8. uncomfortable)
III.For each italicized word or expression, choose the best meaning below. (10 points)
1.The houses appeared asa blur in the mist.
a. a beautiful picture
b. a distinctive shape
c. an indistinct shape
d. a dark shadow
2.This contract is renewable after two years.
a. can be extended
b. can be reviewed
c. can be canceled
3.The house was restored to its former owner.
a. fixed
b. returned
c. rebuilt
d. repaired
4.His initial success fortified his resolve to be a scientist.
a. changed
b. strengthened
c. caused
5.Parents usually have considerable influence on their children.
a. fairly small
b. fairly good
c. fairly large.
6.His income is inadequate to meet his basic needs.
a. enough
b. not enough
c. more than enough
7.The old general has started to write his memoirs.
a. autobiography
b. letters
c. books
8.Being highly perceptive, she is very likely to develop into a successful writer.
a.quick to notice and understand things
b.quick to collect materials
c.quick to make friends with others.
9.She slung her coat over her shoulder.
a. hung loosely
b. hung beautifully
c. hung strangely
10. He was more involved in sports than in scholastic achievements.
a. professional
b. vocational
c. academic
IV .Reading Comprehension:
Passage One
For on-campus housing, single and shared rooms are available. Dormitories usually are for men only or women only, but on some campuses, there are “coed”or missed dorms, in which
men live on one floor, women on another. A bed, desk, chair and bookshelf are usually provided; each occupant must supply sheets, blankets, towels, lamps and items to decorate the room. Bathrooms are shared. Meals are included in a “room only ” or “meal only ” plan. Many dormitories are closed during long holidays, and all residents are required to leave until the end
of the vacation period. Although your may not be permitted to reside in the dormitory during these periods, you can leave your personal belongings --- books, clothes, etc. --- in your room.
There are many matters to be considered in acquiring off-campus housing. In looking for off-
campus housing, review the following items: contracts; the amount of money required as a deposit; location --- safety of neighborhood, distance from campus and availability of public transportation; and charges for utilities (electricity, gas, telephone). Be certain to keep receipts for rent and utilities charges.
1.The purpose of the passage is to ____.
a.describe the problems of on-campus housing
b.demonstrate the rules of off-campus housing
c.give a general introduction to on-campus and off-campus housing
d.show the differences between on-campus and off-campus housing
2.Where would this passage most probably be found?
a. In a newspaper.
b. In a college catalog.
c.In a class schedule.
d. In a student’s guid
e.
3.According to the passage, all students living in dormitories are required to ___.
a. cook for themselves
b. move out in the vacations.
c.supply their own beds and desks.
d. leave their personal possessions in the dorm.
4.Students who are looking for off-campus housing must inspect ____.
a. the rent
b. the safety of community
c. the monthly payment of telephone
d. all of these
Passage Two
In the Philippines, the Coins, Veil and the Lasso are traditions associated with Hispanic and Filipino weddings. One of the bridal party attendants or another honored individual carries the coins. Following the exchange of rings, the “coin bearer”gives the coins to the groom. The groom, in turn, gives the coins to his bride. The bride then gives them to her Maid of Honor. The symbolism is a basic one. It marks the acceptance by the groom of his responsibility to support his bride.
The Filiphino custom is for the bride and her wedding party all to be dressed in the same
color. In that way, it is believed, that the evil spirits which may be lurking cannot pick out the
bride and steal her away before the ceremony.
The Veil and the Lasso (a rope with one end that can be tightened in a circle) respectively
are incorporated into a special wedding prayer which takes place during the ceremony. Members of the wedding party are chosen to be in charge of “lassoing”the bride and groom. This binding of the couple takes place while they kneel for the wedding prayer.
Once the couple has been “lassoed,”a Veil is placed over their shoulders. The veil, which may need some fastening so it will stay in place, symbolically unites the couple, who remain kneeling for the prayer. When the kneeling prayer is over, the attendants remove the lasso and the veil.
5.The coins are given ___.
a.from the coin bearer to the groom, then to his bride and then to her Maid of Honor
b.from the coin bearer to the bride, then to her groom and then to her Maid of Honor
c.from the coin bearer to the groom, then to the Maid of Honor and then to her bride
6.The Filipino custom is for the bride and her wedding party all to be dressed in the same
color because ____.
a.that looks beautiful
b.the groom cannot pick out the bride
c.the evil spirit cannot steal the bride away before the ceremony
7.The veil and lasso are used in the ceremony to ____.
a. drive away the evil spirit
b. to bind the couple
c. to protect the bride
Passage Three
Greece enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Chilliness and rain begin in November, the start of Greece’s deceptive winters. Spring and fall are practically perfect, with warm days and mild evenings. The best time to visit Greece is late spring and early fall. In May and June the days are warm, even hot, but dry, and the sea water has been warmed by the sun. The evenings, which seem endless, are pleasant enough to dine in the open air. For sightseeing, exploring the cities or countryside, or hitting the beach, this is the time Greece is relatively tourist free in the spring, so if you don ’tlike crowds, and the beach and swimming are not high on your agenda, April and early May are a good time to visit.
September and October are a good alternative to spring and early summer, especially in the bustling cities where bars, theaters, and other cultural institutions reopen. Throughout the rest of the country, things begin to shut down in November. Transportation to the islands is limited in winter, and many hotels out side large cities are closed until the beginning of April. Unless you are going to Greece in pursuit of winter sports, try a different season.
8.The best time to visit Greece is _____.
a.early spring and early fall
te spring and late fall
te spring and early fall
9.In the spring, tourists in Greece can ____.
a.enjoy the beach and swimming
b.have a free trip
c.avoid the big crowds
10.If you go to Greece in winter, you will find the following except ____
a.Transportation to the islands is limited
b.Theaters and other cultural institutions reopen
c.Many hotels outside large cities are closed
Passage Four
In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.
First, let ’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place. If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.
This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting ”influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but“text me around 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.
Texting changes people as well. In their paper,“Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers”and the “texters”---those who prefer voice to text messages
and those who prefer text to voice.
They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.
Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There
are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is“speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the“spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.
Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’tworry so much. After all, it is good to talk.
11. When people plan to meet nowadays, they
a.arrange the meeting place beforehand.
b.postpone fixing the place till the last minute.
c.seldom care about when and where to meet.
d.Still love to work out detailed meeting plans.
12.According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effects are
most likely to be seen on
a. talkers.
b. the “speakeasy”.
c. the “spacemaker”
d. texters.
13.We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are _____.
a. quite revealing
b. well written.
c. unacceptable by others.
d. shocking to others.
14.According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?
a.Talkers.
b. The “speakeasy”
c. the “space maker”
d. Texters.
15.An appropriate title for the passage might be ____.
a.The SMS Effect.
b.Cultural Implications of Mobile Phone Use.
c.Changes in the Use of the Mobile
d.Body Language and the Mobile Phon
e.
Passage Five
The ideal companion machine --- the computer--- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the
machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing. Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.
Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style.The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.
Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend
if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At a appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation.After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.
An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain
from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s
own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.
16.Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?
a.Active in communication.
b.Attractive in personality.
c.Enjoyable in performance.
d.Unpredictable in behaviour.
17.The computer would develop friendships with humans in a(n) ____ way.
a. quick
b. unpredictable
c. productive
d. inconspicuous
18. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the
benefits of artificial relationships?
a. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.
b. Being sensitive to earlier contact.
c. Being ready to learn about the person ’s life.
d. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.
19. Throughout the passage, the author is _____ in his attitude towards the computer.
a. favourable
b. critical
c. vague
d. hesitant
20.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?
a.Artificial Relationships
b.How to Form Intimate Relationships
c.The Affectionate Machine
d.Humans and Computers
Passage six
Scientists have devised a way to determine roughly where a person has lived using a strand(缕) of hair , a technique that could help track the movements of criminal suspects or unidentified murder victims .
The method relies on measuring how chemical variations in drinking water show up in people’ s hair.
“ You’ re whatyou eat and drink, and that’ s recordedyouhair,in”
said Thure
Cerling, a geologist at the University of Utah.
While U.S diet is relatively identical, water supplies vary. The differences result from weather patterns. The chemical composition of rainfall changes slightly as raid clouds move.
Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes (同位素 ) . The heaviest raid falls
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first .As a result, storms that form over the Pacific deliver heavier water to
California than to Utah.
Similar patterns exist throughout the U.S. By measuring the proportion of
heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair, scientists can
construct a geographic timeline. Each inch of hair corresponds to about two months.
Cerling ’ s teamcollected tap water samples from 600 cities and constructed
a mop of the regional differences. They checked the accuracy of the map by
testing 200 hair samples collected from 65 barber shops.
They were able to accurately place the hair samples in broad regions
roughly corresponding to the movement of raid systems.
“ It ’nots good for pinpointing (精准定位 ), ”Cerling said . “ It ’goods for eliminating many possibilities.”
Todd Park, a local detective, said the method has helped him learn more about
an unidentified woman whose skeleton was found near Great Salt Lake.
The woman was 5 feet tall. Police recovered 26 bones, a T-shirt and several
strands of hair.
When Park heard about the research, he gave the hair samples to the researchers. Chemical testing showed that over the two years before her death,
she moved about every two months.
She stayed in the Northwest, although the test could not be more specific
than somewhere between eastern Oregon and western Wyoming.
“ It ’ s still a substantial area,” Park said“ But it narrows it way down fo
21. What is the scientists’ new discovery?
A)One ’ s hairgrowth has to do with the amount of water they drink.
B)A person ’ s hair may reveal where they have lived.
C)Hair analysis accurately identifies criminal suspects.
D)The chemical composition of hair varies from person to person.
22.What does the author mean by “ You’ rewhat you eat and drink ”(Line 1,
Para.3)?
A) Food and drink affect one’ s personality development.
B) Food and drink preferences vary with individuals.
C) Food and drink leave traces in one’ s body tissues.
D) Food and drink are indispensable to one’ s existence.
23. What is said about the rainfall in America’ s West?
A)There is much more rainfall in California than in Utah.
B)The water it delivers becomes lighter when it moves inland.
C)Its chemical composition is less stable than in other areas.
D)It gathers more light isotopes as it moves eastward.
24.What did Cerling’ s team produce in their research?
A)A map showing the regional differences of tap water.
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B)A collection of hair samples from various barber shops.
C)A method to measure the amount of water in human hair.
D)A chart illustrating the movement of the rain system.
25. What is the practical value of Cerling’ s research?
A)It helps analyze the quality of water in different regions.
B)It helps the police determine where a crime is committed.
C)It helps the police narrow down possibilities in detective work.
D)It helps identify the drinking habits of the person under investigation.。