专升本期中考

专升本期中考
College English (1st Semester of the Academic Year2010-2011)
Mid-term Exam
Part I Writing (30 minutes) (15%)
注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)（10%）
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.
For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Something About London
Piccadilly Circus
It is difficult to say what is the real center of London, but many people would choose Piccadilly Circus (⽪卡迪利⼴场). This is because it is not only located central but also the heart of London’s entertainment world. Within a few hundred yards we find most of London’s best-known theaters and cinemas, the most famous restaurants and the best night clubs.
Many of the buildings around the Circus have bright, multicolored signs, advertising goods and entertainment. Piccadilly Circus at night enjoys a beautiful sight.
Underneath Piccadilly Circus there is an important tube station with escalators (⾃动扶梯) leading down to two different lines. There are entrances from all the main streets that meet at the Circus. It is particularly in the evening that Piccadilly Circus is crowded with people going to the theatre or the cinema, or perhaps to a restaurant. Many others have come for a relaxed evening walk; they will probably have a cup of coffee or a glass of beer before they go home. The crowd is composed of people from many different countries. The peoples of the British Commonwealth (英联邦) are well represented, as there are many Indians, Pakistanis, West Indians and Africans in London; they are either working or studying here. Some of them wear their national dress. Many foreign visitors walk among the crowd; some come from the Continent, while some others from more distant places. It is interesting to try to identify people of different countries by their style and type of clothing. This is no longer as easy as it used to be. Also, one can hear a great variety of languages around.
Lunch in Town
Most people who work in London get a break of about an hour for lunch. As they mostly live too far from home to go back for lunch, they are obliged to make other plans for their midday meal.
Many large firms have a place to eat for their employees. In such a place, the food served is plain but good enough. And although there is some variety of choice, the number of dishes is usually small. The employees themselves fetch their dishes from a
counter at which they are served. A meal in these places is cheap and may consist of soup, fish or meat and vegetables, with fruit or maybe even ice cream.
As there are so many people at work in London, there are numerous cafes and restaurants. A meal may cost anything from a modest sum to quite a few pounds, depending on the restaurant and the food chosen. Moreover, one can generally get a meal in a pub. In many of these cafes there is self-service—there are no waiters or waitresses. Instead, the customers help themselves and pay at a cash-desk before going to their tables. In recent years there has also been a large increase in the number of “takeaway” food shops of all kinds.
Many employees do not bother to go out for lunch. They bring their own sandwiches, and perhaps an apple or some bread with which they have a cup of tea, probably made in the office. This method has the advantages of being cheap and saving time over getting to a restaurant and lining up there. In summer, many people go out and sit on a bench in a park or at a public square, and eat their sandwiches there. They may also enjoy the lunch-time concerts and plays.
The Big Stores
In London there are a number of big stores, most of which are to be found in or near the West End. They are vast buildings. In
them you may buy almost anything you want, from a box of matches to furniture. Most of these stores are very modern, and have well-planned lighting and heating. You can spend hours wandering around these stores, and you will probably lose your way while you are doing so, in spite of the notices pointing towards the way to the lifts and entrances. If you have been in the store so long that you feel hungre, you will not need ot leave the building, for nearly all the big stores have cafes or restaurants.
Although shops usually close at 5:30 or 6 p.m., on Thursday the West End stores and most other shops there stay open as late as 8 o’clock. As it is early closing day in many London suburbs, a number of people come into town on Thursday for a special shopping. Because of the number of cars on the road, Thursday evening in the West End is probably the worst of the week for driving.
Another quality of London’s shopping life is the chain store, in which prices are low and a wide variety of goods is offered —chiefly food, household goods, clothing and office supplies. The goods are displayed on open counters and it is a regrettable fact that some theft goes on, despite the careful attention of the store police. These chain stores have branches in most Britain towns of importance. They keep their prices low, thanks to careful bulk-buying (⼤量购买).
Many of the food stores now operate on the “serve yourself” method: You go in, pick up a basket, walk around the shop and choose whatever you want. At the exit there is a cash desk where you pay for all your goods together. This system cuts down the firm’s expenses, for fewer assistants are required. It is the method used in a great and a still growing number of London’s supermarkets —large self-service stores chiefly concerned with the sale of food but increasingly with other types of goods as well.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答；8-10题在答题卡1上。

1.Many people think Piccadilly Circus ___________________________.
A)contains the most famous theaters B) has the best night clubs
C) has the most expensive restaurants D) is the heart of entertainment world
2.Peoples of the British Commonwealth are well represented _________________.
A)a the theaters and cinemas B) at Piccadilly Circus
C) in London D) in the Continent
3.Most people who work in London do not go back home to have lunch because ____.
A)many firms have a good place for lunch
B)many firms provide rich food for lunch
C)they live too far from home for lunch
D)they live too much work to do
4.At self-service cafes, _____________________________________.
A)People have no waiters to help B) meals may cost a lot
C) one can eat a few pounds of food D) anyone can take food away
5.______________________ is cheap and saves time.
A)Eating at a restaurant B) Bringing your own lunch
C) Enjoying concerts at the park D) Going to a “takeaway” shop
6.If you are shopping at West End stores, you _____________________.
A)may get lost in spite of the directions
B) may be attracted by the modern stores
C) may often feel hungry
D) may find the lighting and heating are poor
7.Thursday evening’s traffic often becomes worse in the West End because________.
A) many people go home early
B) many people leave to go to the suburbs
C) many people go to cafes or restaurants
D) many people drive from the suburbs for shopping
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension
Section A (10%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.
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11.A) 20 dollars. B) 15 dollars.
C) 24 dollars. D) 21 dollars.
12.A) In the theatre. . B) In the library.
C) In the restaurant. D) In the railway station.
13.A) By taxi. B) By bus.
C) On foot. D) By train.
14.A) They are faster. B) It is the only thing available.
C) Buses are not safe. D) Buses are not crowded.
15.A) He does not believe what the announcer says.
B) He thinks that the announcer is very good at his work.
C) He thinks that they had better do as the announcer says.
D) He does not have an opinion of the announcer.
16.A) He’s not sure. B) He’ll go by train.
C) He’ll go by plane. D) He’ll go by bus.
17. A) Took piano lessons. B) Didn’t like the piano.
C) Bought a piano. D) Disliked his piano teacher.
18.A) Secretary-Boss. B) Client-Lawyer.
C) Patient-Nurse. D) Student-Teacher. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19.A) Whether meals are serviced in the students’ dormitory.
B) Whether she could apply for accommodation on the campus.
C) Whether or not the rates apply throughout the year.
D) Some information about the accommodation for students.
20. A) In the self-catering accommodation.
B) In the students’ dormitory.
C) In certain private accommodation.
D) In her own apartment.
21. A) 40 pounds. B) 30 pounds.
C) 10 pounds. D) 5 pounds.
22. A) About 25 minutes’ walk. B) About 15 minutes’ walk.
C) About 10 minutes’ walk. D) About 20 minutes’ walk. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.A) She was a volunteer in the Olympics.
B) She played basketball in the Olympics.
C) She visited Tokyo along with her team.
D) She joined a basketball team.
24. A) Because she looks rather old.
B) Because she is a heavy smoker.
C) Because she can't run very fast.
D) Because she doesn’t look like an athlete.
25. A) He could run and jump and play sports.
B) He studied hard and decided to be a pilot.
C) He was sick and had to stay home most of the time.
D) He was strong and tough and afraid of nothing.
Section B (15%)
Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages and 1 long passage. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear one question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) ,B) ,C) and D). Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage One
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A) Young boys and girls. B) Mothers and their children.
C) Old people and children. D) People who can’t stop quickly.
27. A) Because they walk too slowly.
B) Because they are usually careless.
C) Because they like to look right and left.
D) Because they can’t see or hear clearly.
28. A) Because it moves many meters a second.
B) Because it can’t stop very quickly.
C) Because people don’t understand how a car travels.
D) Because some drivers are too careless.
29.A) Because cars move faster than they do.
B) Because drivers can’t judge how fast they run.
C) Because they are likely to slip and fall.
D) Because they can’t stop before a car hits them.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. A) Dangerous jobs. B) Difficult jobs.
C) Dull jobs. D) All of the above.
31. A) It looks like a dog. B) It wears a belt.
C) It helps blind people walk. D) It walks in front of its owners.
32. A) By radio. B) By barking.
C) By pulling a belt. D) By making gestures.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. A) To lend computers to students and faculty.
B) To give lessons in computer application.
C) To help students and faculty with their researches.
D) To provide information about computer science.
34. A) To learn how to handle a computer.
B) To submit a summary of your project.
C) To read the regulations of the Office.
D) To register as a full-time student.
35. A) To check whether right procedure is observed.
B) To see whether your project is workable.
C) To find out what computer help you need.
D) To set up a work schedule for your project.
Section C (10%)
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 numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For the blanks numbered 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write the main idea in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。

Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) (20%)
Section A
Directions:In this section, there is a passage with 10 blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank. You may not use any of the words in the blank more than once.
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Some people are better at remembering things than others. Aunt Ida might recall in (47) detail what she ate at the Bluebird Restaurant during that (48) to Maine in 1978. Cousin Freddie, on the other hand, might not remember what he had for dinner
last night.
The difference may be partly due to a common gene (49) that can influence our ability to recall past events.
Researchers have used state-of-the-art imaging techniques to (50) differences in brain activity among individuals with different (51) of a gene important in nerve cell formation. They find that variations in a gene called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) can determine whether or not a person is good at (52) past events.
"This is a very important study," says Michael I., Posner of the University of Oregon in Eugene. "It (53) a new way of looking at how genes shape the (54) networks in the brain. We can see (55) differences, and we want to know why these occur. This is about to become a very big field."
The research is part of a larger effort to understand how genes affect the neural circuits in the brain that control complex behaviors. The technique could also lead to new ways to (56) , treat, and prevent many neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's
and schizophrenia.
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. 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.
Passage One
Questions 57-61 are based on the following passage.
For most people, the word "fashion" means "clothes". When people ask the question, "What's in fashion in Italy?" they normally mean, "What clothes are in fashion?" And they use the adjective, "fashionable" in the same way. "She was wearing some fashionable boots. "" His shirt was a really fashionable colour."
But, of course, there are fashions in many things, not only in clothes. There are fashions in holidays, in restaurants, in films and books. There are even fashions in university courses, jobs.., and in languages. A few years ago, it was quite fashionable to study Russian. Now quite a lot of students want to learn Chinese. Of course, there are many reasons for this. Some students can now visit China. They read about China in the newspapers. There are programmes about China on television.
A number of Chinese students now study in Western Europe.
There are fashions in all sorts of things. Even in a language text book! Look at the book you use to learn English. If it was published in Britain during the last five years, it probably has a lot of pictures. There will probably be handwritten letters and postcards. There may be a story and photographs of the characters at the beginning of the book. There will be oral exercises which you can do in pairs or small groups. And there will probable be cassette recordings of people who speak ' naturally'. There may even be songs on the cassette.
There have been a lot of new ideas about learning languages in the last few years. And new ideas need new kinds of books. Or is it just fashion?
Fashions change naturally. If you look at pictures of people or objects from the past, you will see that fashions have always changed. An English house of 1750 was different from one of 1650. A fashionable man in 1780 looked very different from his grandson in 1860.
There are obvious reasons for this. The man of 1860 lived in an industrial age. His
way of life was different from his grandfather's, so his clothes were different. He listened to different sorts of music and looked at different styles of paintings. Fashions had changed.
Nowadays, fashions change very quickly. Some of this is natural. We hear about things much more quickly than in the past. Newspapers, radio, telex and television send information from one country to another in a few hours.
But there are other reasons. New fashions mean that people will buy new things. Fashion is helped by clever advertising and journalism. There is money in fashion!
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57. For most people, the word "fashion", means ______.
A) books B) clothes
C) boots D) shirts
58. Now quite a lot of students want ______.
A) to visit China
B) to read about China in the newspapers
C) to see programmes about China on TV
D) to study Chinese
59.If the book was published in Britain during the last five years it probably has
_________.
A) a lot of pictures B) lots of popular songs
C) lots of maps D) a lot of photographs of the author
60. Newspapers, radio, telex and television send ______.
A) pictures B) photographs
C) programmes D) information
61. Which of the following is false according to the information given in the
passage?
A) Fashions change very quickly.
B) New fashions mean that people will buy new things.
C) There is money in fashion.
D) Fashion is helped by factories.
Passage Two
Questions 62-66 are based on the following passage.
For millions of years before the appearance of the electric light, shift work, all-night cable TV and the Internet, Earth's creatures evolved on a planet with predictable and reassuring 24-hour rhythms. Our biological clocks are set for this daily cycle, simply put, our bodies want to sleep at night and be awake during the day. Most women and men need between eight and eight and a half hours of sleep a night to function properly throughout their lives. (Contrary to popular belief, humans don't need less sleep as they age.) But on average, Americans sleep only about seven and a half hours per night, a marked drop from the nine hours they averaged in 1910. What's worse, nearly one third of all Americans get less than six hours of sleep on a typical work night. For most people, that's not nearly enough.
Finding ways to get more and better sleep can be a challenge. Scientists have identified more than 80 different sleep disorders. Some sleeping disorders are genetic. But many problems are caused by staying up late and sleeping in, by traveling frequently between time zones or by working nights. Dr. James F. Jones at National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver says that sleep disorders are often diagnosed as other discomforts. About one third of the patients referred to with possible chronic fatigue syndrome actually sleep disorders. "Before we do anything else, we look at their sleep," Jones says.
Sleep experts say that most people would benefit from a good look at their sleep patterns. "My motto is' sleep defensively', says Mary Carskadon of Brow University. She says people need to carve out sufficient time to sleep, even if it means giving up other things. Sleep continues-like going to bed and getting up at the same time every day -- are important. Pre-bedtime activities also make a difference. As with Elsner, who used to suffer from sleeplessness, a few lifestyle changes-- avoiding stimulants and late meals, exercising hours before bedtime, relaxing with a hot bath-- yield better sleep.
62.What is TRUE of human sleep?
A) Most people need less sleep when they grow older.
B) Most people need seven and a half hours of sleep every fight.
C) On average, people in the U.S. today sleep less per night than they used to.
D) For most people, less than six hours of sleep on a typical work night is enough.
63. For our bodies to function properly, we should ________________________.
A) sleep for at least eight hours per night
B) believe that we need less sleep as we age
C) adjust our activities to the new inventions
D) be able to predict the rhythms of our biological docks
64.According to the author, many sleeping disorders are caused by ___________.
A) other diseases B) pre-bedtime exercises
C) improper sleep patterns D) chronic fatigue syndrome
65. Which of the following measures can help you sleep better?
A) Staying up late. B) Taking a hot bath.
C) Having late meals. D) Traveling between time zones.
66. "Sleep defensively" means that _________________________.
A) people should go to a doctor and have their problems diagnosed
B) people should exercise immediately before going to bed every night
C) people should sacrifice other things to get enough sleep if necessary
D) people should give up going to bed and getting up at the same time every day
Part V Cloze (15 minutes) (10%)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) down below the passage. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.
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After three years at New York University, I left at the time to take a six-month break and come back the next semester. I needed time to sort things (67) . Not having a family that had been college educated made (68) tough to make some decisions. This was my first (69) to having to make decisions by myself that would affect the rest of my (70) .
I left school and got a job in an import-export company. I had no office (71) but very soon I realized how (72) my speaking, reading, and writing Spanish was. I recall, (73) a child, how I rebelled when Mom (74) that we ail sit at the kitchen table for an hour as she (75) us in Spanish. I hated it then because all the other children were out (76) and here I was studying again after a full (77) day.
I later appreciated the time taken (78) for these lessons. Mom's idea was that we had to learn English in school (79) that we would never forget our Spanish roots, culture, or language.
I had my greatest (80) when I owned a metal fabrication (制造) factory. We did machining and welding there. I was in a non-traditional (81) for a woman, and I did receive some flack (宣传). However, behaving like a lady—but one that knew what she was talking about—(82) me many friends in this arena (舞台).
After proving myself (83) price-wise and quality-wise, I was treated as one of the "boys" .At this point in my business career I (84) one of the biggest contracts in my life. I won the (85) competitively from the government. At the same time I was elected a delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business. I owe all these achievements (86) the education I have got as a young girl.
67. A) out B) off C) through D) over
68. A) one B) this C) that D) it
69. A) experience B) exposure C) expectation D) evaluation
70. A) life B) study C) work D) education
71. A) authority B) reliability C) skills D) positions
72. A) invalid B) inharmonious C) invaluable D) incapable
73. A) as B) just C) only D) like
74. A) insisted B) permitted C) invited D) encouraged
75. A) explained B) trained C) read D) tutored
76. A) reading B) playing C) working D) studying
77. A) business B) labor C) school D) work
78. A) down B) out C) in D) on
79. A) but B) and C) or D) so
80. A) grade B) failure C) difficulty D) success
81. A) place B) area C) field D) land
82. A) denied B) won C) rejected D) took
83. A) incapably B) incompetently C) comparatively D) competitively
84. A) consulted B) lodged C) negotiated D) bargained
85. A) bid B) game C) competition D) contest
86. A) to B) for C) with D) of
Part VI Translation (5 minutes) (10%)
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。