大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 12
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 07
Unit 7 Getting AroundA. Vocabulary1. A bus is a(n) ______ which transports dozens of people at one time.a. vehicleb. elevatorc. roadd. cofounder2. ______ power is an environmentally friendly source of energy which is free since it comesfrom the sun.a. High-techb. Solarc. Automatedd. Fascinating3. Some places are so cold that you must scrape the ______ from your car’s windows in winter.a. controlsb. frostc. proponentsd. concepts4. ______ some global warming is the result of pollution produced by human activities such asdriving.a. Rapidlyb. Horizontallyc. Majorlyd. Undoubtedly5. ______ of tax cuts will find it difficult to convince their government representatives.a. Proponentsb. Pilotsc. Cofoundersd. Platforms6. “French is just as difficult to study as Spanish.” What does just mean in this statement?a. equallyb. onlyc. at the same timed. ago7. The average ______ of commercial airplanes is approximately 30, 000 feet.a. steeringb. captainc. altituded. wings8. You can only feel ______ if you travel on a boat or ship.a. widespreadb. fascinatingc. gasd. seasicknessB. Grammar9. If you are driving and you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you should ______.a. turn intob. get inc. show upd. slow down10. Alex ______ for class but he was thirty minutes late.a. showed upb. put intoc. sped upd. got in11. The airlines were all ______ due to the severe snow storm affecting all of Europe.a. hold upb. holding upc. held upd. holds up12. I borrowed some money from the bank because I ______ buy a new car today.a. am going tob. willc. goingd. go to13. A: Can you turn on the air conditioning please?B: OK, I ______ do it.a. am going tob. willc. goingd. go to214. A: What are going to do during your winter vacation?B: Actually, I ______ scuba diving in Hawaii.a. am goingb. willc. go tod. won’t15. A: Are you going to ______ us at the KTV tomorrow night?B: You bet, I’ll ______ you there at 7 pm!a. join / metb. joins / meetc. joining / meetd. join / meet16. A: I think you are going to ______ this performance.B: I know I ______ disappointed. I love the opera!a. likes / willb. like / won’tc. like / willd. likes / won’t C. Reading Comprehensiona. fascinatingb. powerc. populard. small18. W hat car will you likely be driving in 2040?a. an electric carb. a hybrid vehiclec. a car with a traditional engined. a solar-powered vehicle19. Why is the internal combustion engine so successful?a. It is inexpensive.b. It is efficient.c. It is technologically advanced. d. All of the above.20. Which is not mentioned in the article?a. Fossil fuels will continue to be used in the future.b. Green cars will continue to be popular.c. People do not care about the environment.d. It is not easy to know what will happen in the future.2。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 04
Unit 4 The Animal WorldA. Vocabulary1. Parrots have been known to ______ the human language so some can repeat words such as“hello” or “good-bye.”a. inferb. createc. teachd. mimic2. In order to be a great fashion model, you need to have good ______ when walking down therunway.a. mimicryb. symbolc. postured. critic3. Scientists have recently created a ______ robotic fish that can actually swim in the water.a. sophisticatedb. captivec. shinyd. tense4. Although the burglar successfully broke into the bank, he was ______ that a silent alarm hadalready alerted the police.a. unsophisticatedb. unidentifiedc. unconvincedd. unaware5. Oscar was very ______ as he waited for his turn to be interviewed for his first office job.a. identifiedb. amazedc. tensed. aware6. The American eagle is such an important ______ of freedom that it is used by the Presidentialoffice of the White House.a. symbolb. languagec. banberryd. cue7. Percy went to his job interview and ______ himself in a positive and professional manner.a. tensedb. copiedc. recognizedd. conducted8. A cup of good latte ______ strong coffee with milk and lots of creamy foam on top.a. is aware ofb. consists ofc. is proof ofd. appears to beB. Grammar9. A: So how do you like your coffee? B: ______a. Very fancy.b. Black please.c. No thanks.d. I drink it every day.10. I was so hungry after working out that I ______ a whole pizza by myself.a. wolfed downb. pigged outc. fished outd. squirreled away11. As the judge entered the courtroom, everyone ______ to hear his decision on the case.a. beavered awayb. ferreted outc. chickened outd. clammed up12. I’m always busy at work these days so I don’t have ______ free time to hang out withfriendsa. moreb. muchc. mostd. a large number of13. During the summer holidays I have ______ free time to be with my friends.a. manyb. lots ofc. severald. many14. Although ______ baked goods are healthy, ______ are made with too much sugar.a some / mostb any / somec each / most d. more / few15. The politician who stole all that money is a real ______!a. bear of a manb. lion-heartc. slothd. rat16. A: What is spicy stinky tofu like? I’ve never tried it. B: ______a. It’s a lot of fun.b. It’s a bit smelly.c. Not really.d. Yes, I tried it.C. Reading ComprehensionKoko is a unique primate who was born on July 4th, 1971 at the San Francisco Zoo and has lived most of her life in Woodside, California. She is a female gorilla that is able tounderstand more than 1,000 signs based on American Sign Language. According to her owner, Francine “Penny” Patterson, Koko is not only able to make signs using hand gestures and body language, but also has the uncanny ability to understand approximately 2,000 words of spoken English. As with other primate language experiments, the degree to which Koko has mastered these signs remains controversial. Some critics have doubts as to whether suchmastery shows real language abilities, or is likely just a good demonstration of mimicry.Whatever the reason for her special abilities, she is still an amazing creature who is a joy to watch. Koko is short for the name Hanabiko which means “fireworks child” in Japanese. This is in reference to her date of birth which falls on Independence Day in the U.S. and celebrated with fireworks.17. What is a synonym for the word primate?a. gorillab. bodyc. Pennyd. gesture18. What is unique about Koko?a. She can speak 2,000 English words.b. She was born in San Francisco.c. She can understand Japanese.d. She can communicate with signals.19. Why are Koko’s abilities controversial?a. People doubt she can speak.b. People believe she is evil.c. People doubt she has real communication skills.d. People think it is a trick.20. Approximately how many words can Koko understand?a. 1,971b. 1,000c. 2,000d. No information is given.。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 1_Midterm Exam A
A. Vocabulary1. Erika has a wonderful ______ for learning languages quickly; she speaks at least five.a. benefitb. knackc. formd. gain2. Martin was offered a(n) ______ contract from the company despite his lack of education.a. portrayingb. appealingc. dangerousd. exporting3. Once thought to be impossible, researchers have actually found bacteria ______ beneath anAntarctic glacier.a. exportingb. viewingc. thrivingd. launching4. After the break-up with her boyfriend, Amanda suffered some ______ weight loss.a. notableb. traditionalc. serializedd. glamorous5. A person who operates a chainsaw and slices through trees is called a ______.a. tosserb. gutterc. collectord. logger6. A person who disposes of animal carcasses is a ______.a. window washerb. roadkill collectorc. sewer workerd. movie director7. After working in my garden all day, my clothes got very ______.a. chillyb. dangerousc. traditionald. filthy8. When buying chicken at the supermarket, the butcher will have already removed all the ______.a. innardsb. carcassesc. elementsd. prospects9. Although Batman is strong and extremely intelligent, he does not possess any ______ abilitiessuch as flying or x-ray vision.a. brutalb. superhumanc. traditionald. defensive10. During the royal ceremony the gold ______ was delicately placed upon the King’s head.a. collectorb. cupc. debated. crown11. The story of The Tortoise and the Hare is the ______ fable which teaches us not to be arrogantand lazy.a. brutalb. undisputedc. legendaryd. filthy12. The politician’s natural ______ with everyday people certainly gave him an advantage over hisopponents.a. crownb. victoryc. debated. charisma13. Children can often learn a new language by ______ the words spoken by those around them.a. mimickingb. creatingc. debatingd. inferring14. To avoid back aches and muscle pain, office workers should have good ______ when sitting ontheir chairs.a. loggersb. posturec. symbold. charisma15. Dolphins use a ______ language which features a series of clicks and squeaks only they canunderstand.a. sophisticatedb. unawarec. conductedd. unconvincing16. My sister’s husband is my ______.a. siblingb. spousec. brother-in-lawd. elder17. A formal way to refer to one’s future husband or wife is ______.a uncle b. fiancé c. parent d spouse18. There was much ______ from citizens after the government announced it would raise taxes.a. offspringb. fascinationc. derisiond. grunting19. Snoopy’s ears are as black as they are cute and ______.a. obscureb. broadc. blurryd. droopy20. Grandpa was a professional football player so he stood tall and was really ______.a. broadb. obscurec. droopyd. blurryB. Grammar21. I really enjoy ______ movies on DVD so I can play them as many times as I wish.a. watchb. watchingc. watchedd. is watching22. John is in a meeting ______ so would you like to call back later?a. every dayb. rightc. right nowd. daytime23. Amy is ______ about studying in the U.S. next year.a. thinksb. thinkc. thoughtd. thinking24. I’ve ______ Japanese this year. I really love it!a. studyingb. been studyingc. studiedd. studies25. The company was voted as one of the best ______ to work for in this country.a. employmentb. employersc. employerd. employees26. The ______ way to the city zoo is by taking the subway.a. easierb. easyc. easiestd. too easy27. The company would like to send the ______ salesperson to Italy to represent our products atthe exhibition.a. less outgoingb. most outgoingc. least outgoingd. outgoing28. Coach White was considered to be the ______ baseball pitcher when he was in college.a. goodb. betterc. bestd. ok29. Some believe that a cat is no ______ than a dog.a. more intelligentb. most intelligentc. intelligentd. too intelligent30. In some California restaurants, cell phones ______; in fact they have been banned.a. is allowedb. aren’t allowedc. doesn’t have to bed. isn’t allowed31. You ______ smoke indoors! It is unhealthy and smelly.a. mustn’tb. don’t have toc. must not have tod. have to32. You ______ wash the dishes since you are a guest in my home.a. doesn’t have tob. don’t have toc. must not dod. don’t have33. If you go to for a job interview, you ______ should show up on time.a. mustb. mustn’tc. must not have tod. X34. I have been volunteering every Sunday ______ the past two years.a. forb. atc. ind. on35. Everyone seems to be very busy with work ______ the Chinese New Year holidays begin.a. untilb. duringc. overd. since36. I painted and decorated my room ______ the weekend because I wanted a change.a. overb. agoc. untild. after37. The Jones family couldn’t ______ their neighbor’s loud music anymore so they called thepolice.a. puts upb. putting up withc. put up withd. puts up with38. The suspect told the police that he had only ______ Mr. Black once before so he didn’t knowwhere to find him.a. ran intob. run intoc. to run intod. to run39. A: So how do you like your new job? B: ______a. It’s good.b. Yes please.c. No thanks.d. I work every day.40. They had been driving around ______ hours ______ they finally decided to stop for a rest.a. during / untilb. for / whenc. at / duringd. in / untilC. Reading Comprehension(A)41. According to the writer, what makes a ghost story so scary?a. A story told at night.b. A story that people swear is true.c. A story where many people have seen ghosts.d. All of the above.42. When did the Rashids experience strange things at Clifton Hall?a. 11th centuryb. 12th centuryc. 13th centuryd. 20th century43. What happened to the Rashids their first night in their new home?a. Their daughter was sleep walking.b. They all saw a ghost.c. They heard strange sounds.d. The lights turned off in the theater.44. What did Nabila see at five o’clo ck one morning?a. Her eldest daughter was outside in the yard.b. Her eldest daughter was sitting downstairs.c. Her son was sitting in front of the TV.d. Her son was crying for his milk.45. Which word(s) is closest in meaning to fled?a. ran awayb. escapedc. flew awayd. broke(B)46. What could be used as another title for this article?a. Dolphin Languageb. Dolphin Acousticsc. The Future of Sonard. Echolocation for the Army47. Which of the following is NOT true?a. Dolphins have a unique sound identifier.b. Dolphins mostly rely on sight and smell.c. Dolphins use a range of sounds for communication.d. Dolphins are good ocean navigators.48. What is echolocation?a. It is when sounds bounce off other things in water.b. It is when sounds scare off sharks underwater.c. It is when sounds bounce off the water waves.d. It is when sounds work only in dark waters.49. Which is closest in meaning to the word murky?a. squeakyb. frequencyc. aquaticd. dark50. How do dolphins likely learn to communicate?a. from other whalesb. from humansc. from their mothersd. No information is given.。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 03
Unit 3 Sports and LeisureA. Vocabulary1. The champion boxer was ______ beat by his opponent in the final round. He left in anambulance.a. brutalb. brutallyc. traditionallyd. tradition2. Prince William may one day be given the ______ and become head of the British Royal Family.a. crownb. debatec. cupd. record3. Pele was a(n) ______ football player whose skill and grace will never be forgotten.a. brutalb. undisputedc. dunkingd. legendary4. The team showed their charm and ______ by applauding the injured player as he was carriedoff the field.a. crownb. charismac. sportd. ability5. ______, the world’s greatest hockey player in the 1980s and 1990s was Wayne Gretzky.a. Undoubtedlyb. Traditionallyc. Charismaticallyd. Legendary6. Marathon runners are sometimes thought to have ______ endurance and strength to finish suchlong races.a. superhumanb. defensivec. legendaryd. edge7. In order to ______ the annual party, the president welcomed all his staff with a song and dance.a. set upb. tee offc. knock outd. kick off8. A good soccer coach will always get the team to ______ before going on to the field to play.a. take partb. warm upc. try outd. pull aheadB. Grammar9. Smoking ______ on campus except in designated areas.a. is allowedb. aren’t allowedc. doesn’t have to bed. is not allowed10. Alice ______ miss school today. She has a final exam!a. doesn’t have tob. mustn’tc. must not have tod. has to11. You ______ eat noodles for lunch. I can make you a sandwich if you like.a. don’t have tob. must notc. does n’t have tod. must12. On the first day of class, you ______ be late if you want to make a good impression.a. mustb. mustn’tc. must not have tod. don’t have to13. I can’t go to a movie tonight because I ______ work at my part-time job.a. don’t have tob. have toc. mustn’td. have not14. In the summer I love camping, but in the winter I usually ______ snowboarding.a. goesb. gonec. goingd. go15. I really enjoy my yoga class. I ______ it three times a week.a. playb. goc. dod. plays16. My friends and I love ______ basketball. We even play in a league.a. playb. playedc. playsd. playingC. Reading Comprehension17. What is a synonym for the word slope?a. surfb. snowc. riderd. hill18. What inspired Poppen to make a snowboard?a. He wanted to use engineering skills.b. He had idea for a new Olympic event.c. He wanted to make something for his daughter to play with.d. He wanted something for himself to play with.19. What is a synonym or phrase for the word fastening?a. attachingb. taking apartc. slidingd. skateboarding20. How did Poppen sell so many snurfers?a. He made most of them himself.b. He got a company to produce them.c. He only sold them to his daughter’s friends and family.d. None of the above。
第三版英语泛读教程第四册答案
英语泛读教程第四册课文、快速阅读及家庭作业答案(APPENDIX：ANSERE KEYS)Unit 1 CENIUS AND THE CRAFTSMANText:Exercises A. dB. 1.c 2.c 3.b 4.d 5.c 6.b 7.b 8.aD. 1.a 2.b 3.c 4.d 5.b 6.d 7.dFast Reading: 1.a 2.a 3.d 4.c 5.c 6.d 7.c 8.d 9.d 10.c 11.c 12.b 13.c 14.d15.aHome Reading: 1.d 2.c 3.a 4.d 5.c 6.d 7.b 8.b 9.c 10.aUnit 2 PERSONAL VERSUS SOCIAL IDENTITYText:Exercises A. aB.1.b 2.d 3.d 4.c 5.a 6.a 7.c 8 .a 9.d 10.a 11.dFast Reading: 1.d 2.d 3.d 4.c 5.d 6.d 7.d 8.d 9.a 10.c 11.c 12.d 13.c 14.c 15.cHome Reading: 1.b .2.a 3.a 4.aUnit 3 FOOD FIGHTText: Exercises A. cB. 1.b 2.a 3.b 4.c 5.d 6.b 7.a 8.b 9.bD. 1.a 2.a 3.d 4.b 5.a 6.c 7.c 8.a 9.d 10.b 11.c 12.c 13.a 14.dFast Reading: 1.c 2.b 3.b 4.a 5.b 6.b 7.a 8.d 9.b 10.b 11.b 12.b 13.d 14.a 1 5.dHome Reading: 1.c 2.a 3.a 4.b 5.a 6.b 7.d 8.c 9.bUnit 4 THE 20TH CENTURY TIMEText: Exercises A. bB.1.c 2.d 3.b 4.d 5.b 6.c 7.a 8.d 9.b 10.d 11.cD. 1.d 2.b 3.a 4.a 5.b 6.d 7.b 8.a 9.b 10.dFast Reading: 1.d 2.b 3.c 4.c 5.d 6.b 7.d 8.c 9.b 10.d 11.c 12.a 13.c 14.c 15.d Home Reading: 1.d 2.d 3.c 4.c 5.a 6.d 7.b 8.aUnit 5 TOY STORYText: Exercises A. aB. 1.b 2.c 3.a 4.d 5.b 6.c 7.aD. 1.d 2.c 3.d 4.a 5.b 6.a 7.b 8.d 9.a 10.d 11.b 12.c 13.aFast Reading: 1.b 2.c 3.a 4.c 5.d 6.a 7.c 8.b 9.d 10.c 11.a 12.c 13.c 14.c 15.cHome Reading: 1.c 2.b 3.a 4.d 5.a 6.d 7.b 8.c 9.c 10.aUnit 6 HOW PIXAR FOSTERS COLLECTIVE CREATIVITYText: Exercises A. aB. 1.d 2.b 3.c 4.b 5.b 6.a 7.b 8.c 9.c 10.a 11.c 12.b 13.dC. 1.a 2.b 3.a 4.a 5.b 6.a 7.c 8.d 9.b 10.c 11.aFast Reading: 1.b 2.b 3.b 4.d 5.c 6.c 7.c 8.c 9.d 10.b 11.d 12.a 13.d 14.a 15.bHome Reading: 1.b 2.c 3.b 4.d 5.b 6.b 7.b 8.d 9.cUnit 7 POSTMORTEM WITH STRINGSText: Exercises A. cB. 1.c 2.a 3.a 4.b 5.d 6.a 7.b 8.cD. 1.a 2.d 3.c 4.d 5.a 6.a 7.b 8.b 9.c 10.d 11.a 12.b 13.cFast Reading: 1.a 2.d 3.c 4.b 5.a 6.d 7.b 8.d 9.c 10.b 11.d 12.b 13.b 14.c 15.dHome Reading: 1.d 2.d 3.b 4.d 5.c 6.a 7.b 8.a 9.b 10.cUnit 8 THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSONText: Exercises c.B. 1.d 2. c 3.b 4.b 5 a. 6. c 7.a 8.cD. 1. c2.d 3.a 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. d 8. c 9. b 10.b 11.d 12.d 13.d 14.c 15.dFast Reading: 1.a 2.c 3. a 4. a 5. d 6. b 7c . 8. d 9. d 10. c 11.d 12. d 13. d 14.c 15.d Home Reading: 1.a 2. d 3. d 4.d 5.b 6.c 7.d 8. bUnit 9 THE ARCHAEOLOGISTS WHO WOULDN’T DIGText: Exercises A. bB. 1.b 2.a 3.d 4.c 5.d 6.a 7.b 8.cD. 1.a 2.c 3.b 4.a 5.c 6.d 7.a 8.b 9.c 10.a 11.c 12.a 13.b 14.c 15.a 16.c17.d 18.b 19.aFast Reading: 1.a 2.ac3.c 4.d 5.b 6.a 7.b 8.c 9.c 10.d 11.c 12.b 13.c 14.a 15.dHome Reading: 1.b 2.c 3.d 4.a 5.c 6.b 7.d 8.a 9.d 10.dUnit 10 IS WEATHER GETTING WORSE?Text: Exercises A. cB. 1.c 2.b 3.b 4.c 5.b 6.c 7.b 8.b 9.c 10.cD. 1.b 2.a 3.c 4.b 5.a 6.d 7.d 8.a 9.c 10.a 11.c 12.b 13.b 14.aFast Reading: 1.a 2.b 3.b 4.d 5.a 6.c 7.b 8.b 9.d 10.a 11.d 12.c 13.d 14.d 15.bHome Reading: 1.c2.c 3.c4.a 5.d 6.b 7.d 8.d 9.b 10.cUnit 11 PERSONAL NAMESText: Exercises A. bB. 1.b 2.a 3.a 4.c 5.d 6.c 7.b 8.cD. 1.d 2.a 3.a 4.d 5.b 6.c 7.b 8.a 9.c 10.aFast Reading: 1.c 2.a 3.b 4.d 5.d 6.a 7.c 8.c 9.d 10.a 11.c 12.c 13.d 14.d 15.bHome Reading: 1.c 2.a 3.c 4.a 5.d 6.b 7.a 8.b 9.a 10.cUnit 12 WHY PEOPLE WORKText: Excises A. bB. 1.d 2.a 3.b 4.d 5.d 6.b 7.c 8.d 9.cD. 1.b 2.a 3.a 4.b 5.b 6.c 7.a 8.b 9.c 10.b 11.b 12.a 13.c 14.b 15.aFast Reading: 1.d 2.d 3.b 4.b 5.b 6.d 7.d 8.c 9.b 10.c 11.c 12.b 13.c 14.d 15.aHome Reading: 1.d 2.c 3.c 4.b 5.d 6.b 7.cUnit 13 THE HAPPINESSText: Exercises bB. 1.a 2.b3.b 4.d5.c 6.a 7. c 8.c 9.cD. 1.a 2.b 3.b 4.a 5.b 6.d 7.a 8.c 9. c10.c 11. d 12. b 13.d 14.aFast Reading: 1.d 2.a 3.d 4.d5.d 6.c 7.b 8.c 9.a 10.a 11.c 12.b 13.b 14.d 15.d Home Reading: 1.b 2.c 3.d 4.c 5.c 6.b 7.cd 8.a d.a 10.b 11.dUnit 14 THE AMERICAN SCHOLARText: Exercises cB. 1c. 2.d 3.b 4.b 5.d 6.d 7.c 8.d 9.d 10.dD. 1.c. 2.d 3.b 4.a 5. d 6.d 7.a 8. a 9.b 10.a 11.c 12.a 13.a 14.dFast Reading: 1.a 2.c 3.b 4. a 5.d 6.d 7. d 8.b 9.c 10. c 11.d 12.b 13.c 14. d15.b Home Reading: 1. c2. c 3. c 4. a 5.a 6. c 7.c 8.dUnit 15 THE CHRYSANTHEMUMSText: Exercises A. bB. 1.a 2.d 3.c 4.c 5.a 6.c 7.d 8.b 9.bD. 1.a 2.b 3.c 4.c 5.a 6.b 7.a 8.a 9.d 10.bFast Reading: 1.a 2.c 3.d 4.b 5.a 6.b 7.c 8.c 9.d 10.c 11.c 12.b 13.a 14.d 15.d Home Reading: 1.a 2.c 3.d 4.b 5.c 6.d 7.d 8.b 9.c。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 1_Midterm Exam B
A. Vocabulary1. NASA has ______ plans to send a manned mission to Mars by 2040 or sooner.a. drawn upb. make upc. come upd. broken up2. Dad asked me not to ______ the volume ______ to my stereo at night because the neighborshad complained.a. hang / upb. set / upc. turn / upd. beat / up3. Jacob ______ smoking since his girlfriend told him that she disliked the smell.a. came upb. set upc. gave upd. brought up4. American currency is ______ accepted by merchants in foreign countries, even though othercurrencies are not.a. globallyb. typicallyc. culturallyd. internationally5. Last winter I had an ear ______ so I had to take a lot medication to treat it.a. scrapeb. prospectc. infectiond. limb6. In the summer, I like to relax outdoors and drink a cold glass of lemonade with ______ ice in it.a. turned upb. tied upc. crushedd. tossed7. John was lucky that he walked away from the car crash with only a few ______.a. connectionsb. infectionsc. missesd. scrapes8. The manager asked me to ______ a sick staff member so I was paid for overtime work.a. take onb. drum upc. fill in ford. clock out9. The department store ______ its fall season with a huge sale and prizes for customers.a. set upb. teed offc. knocked outd. kicked off10. Fitness experts agree that you should always do ______ exercises before doing a full work out.a. take partb. warm upc. try outd. pull ahead11. The students were ______ that the teacher was about to give them a surprise quiz.a. unawareb. unidentifiedc. unconvincingd. unsophisticated12. It was a ______ moment as the entire court room waited for the judge to announce his decision.a. amazingb. identifyingc. awared. tense13. Although Santa Claus is not real, he is a(n) ______ of kindness and generosity duringChristmas season.a. cueb. languagec. cousind. symbol14. The president ______ herself calmly as she addressed the nation on TV to announce herretirement.a. tensedb. conductedc. recognizedd. copied15. An excellent recipe for hot chocolate ______ the best marshmallows and cream available.a. is proof ofb. appears to bec. is aware ofd. consists of16. The son of my uncle is my ______.a. sister-in-lawb. nephewc. cousind. niece17. The boxer ______ to his feet after being knocked down by his opponent.a. settledb. staggeredc. mutteredd. whispered18. The queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, is the ______ of the royal family.a. sororityb. fraternityc. matriarchd. patriarch19. The price for clothing is so expensive in Taipei 101 that I think it is ______ to shop there.a. eerieb. droopyc. belovedd. ridiculous20. The old man lived in a(n) ______ house which was falling apart and had hole on the roof.a. blurryb. enchantingc. eeried. blindB. Grammar21. I’ve ______ an orange every day this week since it has a lot of vitamin C.a. eatingb. eatenc. been eatingd. been eat22. Steve Jobs ______ an electronics empire with his user-friendly Apple products.a. builtb. has been buildingc. is buildingd. building23. Darryl is backpacking through Europe and he’s ______ an amazing time.a. hasb. havec. been havingd. is having24. If I get a bonus this year, I’ll have ______ money to spend on things.a. so muchb. lotsc. severald. many25. The latest Iron Man movie was the ______ action film of 2013.a. most amazingb. more amazingc. most amazedd. more amazed26. If you shop around, you will find that small clothing stores are ______ expensive thandepartment stores.a. mostb. leastc. lessd. X27. I cannot buy anything new for myself because I ______ save my money for my trip to Englandnext year.a. mustn’tb. have notc. don’t have tod. have to28. Cecilia loves going camping, but she usually only ______ in the summertime.a. goesb. gonec. goingd. go29. I took snowboarding lessons in Canada last year, so I am ______ again this year.a. playingb. goingc. doingd. going to play30. Brad loves ______ badminton and has even won two local championships this year.a. playb. playedc. playsd. playing31. David was adopted as a baby so biologically he is not ______ to his parents.a. relateb. relatedc. relatesd. relating32. In order to ______ for the exam he missed, Luke was asked by Professor White to write aresearch paper.a. make upb. made upc. making upd. makes up33. The professor asked her class to ______ an original idea for their thesis research.a. come upb. coming up withc. come up withd. came up with34. ______ the start of next month, Lucy will begin managing the administration department.a. Forb. Inc. Ond. At35. The two celebrities, Ronald and Janet, ______ only two weeks after announcing theirengagement.a. looked afterb. fell outc. split upd. got back together36. I know that student’s face, but I can never remember ______ name.a. itsb. hisc. yourd. theirs37. With ______ profits plummeting and the president mixed in scandal, the company simply wentunder.a. oursb. itsc. theirsd. his38. As part of ______ contract, the new managers were told not to discuss the specifics of the deal.a. theirb. oursc. theyd. theirs39. Everyone, at some point in their career, dreams of ______ the boss ______ and quitting theirjob.a. telling / offb. tells offc. told / offd. tell / off40. Even though ______ jobs are being created worldwide, ______ pay good salaries with benefits.a. some / most ofb. any / somec. each / mostd. more / fewC. Reading Comprehension(A)41. Where does Oprah Winfrey donate most of her money?a. to three organizationsb. to The Oprah Winfrey Showc. to the Gulf Coast c. to her fans42. Which word is closest in meaning to the word donate?a. lendb. givec. included. assist43. Why does The Oprah Winfrey Foundation accept no donations?a. It only accepts volunteers.b. It is not a real charity.c. It has enough money.d. No information is given.44. Which word is closest in meaning to altruistic?a. variousb. fundingc. extendingd. generous45. Where might you see Oprah volunteering her time?a. at a school openingb. at disease prevention eventb. at a global warming conference d. All of the above.(B)Future Jobs of 2030Engineer? Lawyer? Forget about them!In 2030, some of the most popular jobs could be a vertical farmer, space pilot or body part maker, according to a new report. A report was recently commissioned by the U.K.government. It was conducted by asking a unique group of future thinkers to list what science and technology jobs they think would be most popular by the year 2030. They were asked to consider advances and developments which may be achieved between now and then. As you may expect, the results are quite intriguing. For example, computers and robots are expected to transform the fields of medicine and farming. In medicine, the invention of machines that grow limbs and organs will allow for new jobs in professional sports and the military. On the microscopic level, “nanomedicine” would allow scientists to treat cancer and other diseases at the cellular level.Listed below are some of the more interesting occupations you or your future children may be interested in pursuing.Space pilots, tour guides and architects: Space tourism will allow for space pilots, tour guides and the architects that will allow them to live on the moon.Vertical farmers: The future of farming leads straight up into the sky. Vertical farms in densely populated areas could significantly increase food supply.Classroom avatar manager: Intelligent avatars will replace classroom teachers andprofessors. Human interaction will still be needed, but only to properly match “teacher” to student.46. Why does the writer suggest forgetting about careers in law and engineering?a. They will become more difficult in 2030.b. They will totally disappear by 2030.c. There might be better careers available in 2030.d. A government job will pay well in 2030.47. Who helped to write the new report?a. future thinkersb. space architectsc. government employeesd. classroom teachers48. Which phrase is closest in meaning to transform?a. change a little b no changec change dramaticallyd change moderately49. How might growing limbs or organs benefit the professional sports industry?a. It could treat injuries quickly.b. It could help players retire quickly.c. It could help with sports research.d. It could donate organs to fans.50. Where might farmers live in the year 2030?a. on the surface of the moonb. at the bottom of the oceanc. at the top of a large buildingd. This occupation will disappear by 2030.。
大学英语泛读教程4（第三版）期中期末试卷ReadingMaster1_MidtermExamA
⼤学英语泛读教程4（第三版）期中期末试卷ReadingMaster1_MidtermExamAA. Vocabulary1. Erika has a wonderful ______ for learning languages quickly; she speaks at least five.a. benefitb. knackc. formd. gain2. Martin was offered a(n) ______ contract from the company despite his lack of education.a. portrayingb. appealingc. dangerousd. exporting3. Once thought to be impossible, researchers have actually found bacteria ______ beneath an Antarctic glacier.a. exportingb. viewingc. thrivingd. launching4. After the break-up with her boyfriend, Amanda suffered some ______ weight loss.a. notableb. traditionalc. serializedd. glamorous5. A person who operates a chainsaw and slices through trees is called a ______.a. tosserb. gutterc. collectord. logger6. A person who disposes of animal carcasses is a ______.a. window washerb. roadkill collectorc. sewer worker7. After working in my garden all day, my clothes got very ______.a. chillyb. dangerousc. traditionald. filthy8. When buying chicken at the supermarket, the butcher will have already removed all the ______.a. innardsb. carcassesc. elementsd. prospects9. Although Batman is strong and extremely intelligent, he does not possess any ______ abilities such as flying or x-ray vision.a. brutalb. superhumanc. traditionald. defensive10. During the royal ceremony the gold ______ was delicately placed upon the King’s head.a. collectorb. cupc. debated. crown11. The story of The Tortoise and the Hare is the ______ fable which teaches us not to be arrogant and lazy.a. brutalb. undisputedc. legendaryd. filthy12. The politician’s natural ______ with everyday people certainly gave him an advantage over his opponents.a. crownb. victoryc. debated. charisma13. Children can often learn a new language by ______ the words spoken by those around them.14. To avoid back aches and muscle pain, office workers should have good ______ when sitting on their chairs.a. loggersb. posturec. symbold. charisma15. Dolphins use a ______ language which features a series of clicks and squeaks only they can understand.a. sophisticatedb. unawarec. conductedd. unconvincing16. My sister’s husband is my ______.a. siblingb. spousec. brother-in-lawd. elder17. A formal way to refer to one’s future husband or wife is ______.a uncle b. fiancé c. parent d spouse18. There was much ______ from citizens after the government announced it would raise taxes.a. offspringb. fascinationc. derisiond. grunting19. Snoopy’s ears are as black as they are cute and ______.a. obscureb. broadc. blurryd. droopy20. Grandpa was a professional football player so he stood tall and was really ______.a. broad21. I really enjoy ______ movies on DVD so I can play them as many times as I wish.a. watchb. watchingc. watchedd. is watching22. John is in a meeting ______ so would you like to call back later?a. every dayb. rightc. right nowd. daytime23. Amy is ______ about studying in the U.S. next year.a. thinksb. thinkc. thoughtd. thinking24. I’ve ______ Japanese this year. I really love it!a. studyingb. been studyingc. studiedd. studies25. The company was voted as one of the best ______ to work for in this country.a. employmentb. employersc. employerd. employees26. The ______ way to the city zoo is by taking the subway.a. easierb. easyc. easiestd. too easy27. The company would like to send the ______ salesperson to Italy to represent our products ata. less outgoingb. most outgoingc. least outgoingd. outgoing28. Coach White was considered to be the ______ baseball pitcher when he was in college.a. goodb. betterc. bestd. ok29. Some believe that a cat is no ______ than a dog.a. more intelligentb. most intelligentc. intelligentd. too intelligent30. In some California restaurants, cell phones ______; in fact they have been banned.a. is allowedb. aren’t allowedc. doesn’t have to bed. isn’t allowed31. You ______ smoke indoors! It is unhealthy and smelly.a. mustn’tb. don’t have toc. must not have tod. have to32. You ______ wash the dishes since you are a guest in my home.a. doesn’t have tob. don’t have toc. must not dod. don’t have33. If you go to for a job interview, you ______ should show up on time.a. mustb. mustn’tc. must not have tod. Xa. forb. atc. ind. on35. Everyone seems to be very busy with work ______ the Chinese New Year holidays begin.a. untilb. duringc. overd. since36. I painted and decorated my room ______ the weekend because I wanted a change.a. overb. agoc. untild. after37. The Jones family couldn’t ______ their neighbor’s loud music anymore so they called the police.a. puts upb. putting up withc. put up withd. puts up with38. The suspect told the police that he had only ______ Mr. Black once before so he didn’t know where to find him.a. ran intob. run intoc. to run intod. to run39. A: So how do you like your new job? B: ______a. It’s good.b. Yes please.c. No thanks.d. I work every day.40. They had been driving around ______ hours ______ they finally decided to stop for a rest.a. during / untilb. for / whend. in / untilC. Reading Comprehension(A)41. According to the writer, what makes a ghost story so scary?a. A story told at night.b. A story that people swear is true.c. A story where many people have seen ghosts.d. All of the above.42. When did the Rashids experience strange things at Clifton Hall?a. 11th centuryb. 12th centuryc. 13th centuryd. 20th century43. What happened to the Rashids their first night in their new home?b. They all saw a ghost.c. They heard strange sounds.d. The lights turned off in the theater.44. What did Nabila see at five o’clo ck one morning?a. Her eldest daughter was outside in the yard.b. Her eldest daughter was sitting downstairs.c. Her son was sitting in front of the TV.d. Her son was crying for his milk.45. Which word(s) is closest in meaning to fled?a. ran awayb. escapedc. flew awayd. broke(B)46. What could be used as another title for this article?a. Dolphin Languageb. Dolphin Acousticsc. The Future of Sonard. Echolocation for the Army47. Which of the following is NOT true?a. Dolphins have a unique sound identifier.c. Dolphins use a range of sounds for communication.d. Dolphins are good ocean navigators.48. What is echolocation?a. It is when sounds bounce off other things in water.b. It is when sounds scare off sharks underwater.c. It is when sounds bounce off the water waves.d. It is when sounds work only in dark waters.49. Which is closest in meaning to the word murky?a. squeakyb. frequencyc. aquaticd. dark50. How do dolphins likely learn to communicate?a. from other whalesb. from humansc. from their mothersd. No information is given.。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 3_Test Bank_Unit 07
Unit 7Life’s SongbookA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. The company’s newest family car model was _______________ named Together.2. Lady Gaga’s new hit single was so _______________ that it was being played on radio inalmost every country.3. Adam became a(n) _______________ police officer after completing his training and exam.4. Batman is the DC Comics character who fights crime in the _______________ metropolitanarea of Gotham City.5. You need to attend the meeting, so we can have your _______________ on the new companyrules.6. Superman’s _______________ is the mild-mannered and sometimes clumsy Clark Kent.7. Rebecca made a sound argument about punishing late employees. The word sound is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. catchyb. noisyc. deepd. valid8. The rattling sound from the attic gave us all a fright. The word sound is closest in meaning towhich of the following?a. thoroughb. noisec. practicald. solid9. In the audition for the school play, Helen ______ a tune that had everyone cheering andclapping.a. sold outb. belted outc. tuned outd. tuned in10. The band was so popular that all of their shows ______ within just a few hours after ticketswent on sale.a. sold outb. put outc. tuned outd. beat outB. Grammar11. The pilot of the airplane was ______ to land because of an instrument malfunction.a. enabledb. causedc. gotd. forced12. I ______ my assistant take notes at the annual meeting.a. had himb. hadc. haved. made her13. My mom ______ me go out tonight as long as I promised to be home before midnight.a. madeb. letc. gotd. had14. Anticipating who will win an Academy Award always ______ me excited.a. getsb. getc. is gettingd. getting15. This year I ______ to watch the Sochi Winter Olympics held in Russia.a. tunes inb. tuning inc. tune ind. tuned in16. I was ______ by my classmate in the spelling bee.a. beatingb. beat outc. beats outd. beating outC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Music to My Ears and answer the questions that follow.Paul, Accountant, 35Favorite Genre: Gangster RapFavorite Artist: Wu Tang ClanLet me start by saying, I know full well that my choice in music is not everyone’s cup of tea.It surprises people because of my rather strait-laced profession. I love to pump my tunes whenI have guests round for parties, but I would never make anyone listen to my music if they saidthey didn’t like it. There’s quite a lot of bad language in the rap music I listen to, but there’s also a lot of eloquence. People hear the violent lyrics and imagery and think that gangster rap is just mindless gibberish. But many of the best emcees are highly literate and greatstorytellers. It’s really no different from Hollywood. You don’t hear people saying Robert De Niro or Al Pacino are bad guys in real life just because they play gangsters on the big screen.So why does everyone assume the rappers are thugs and criminals just because they paint these pictures of urban life?17. Why are people surprised that Paul is into gangster rap?a. because of his jobb. because of his hairstylec. because he is so gentled. b ecause he doesn’t like to party18. According to Paul, which of the following statements is true about rap?a. Many accountants listen to it.b. Movie stars support it.c. The music and words represent stories.d. All of the above.19. Which of the following statements might Paul agree with most?a. Rap music can make you violent.b. Rappers are not real people.c. Rappers are professionals.d. Rap music is difficult to understand.20. The word eloquence is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. straight-lacedb. urbanc. gibberishd. expressive。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 3_Test Bank_Unit 11
Unit 11 The Deep BlueA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. You can _______________ your smartphone battery by plugging it into one of the school’soutlets.2. One of Karl’s first jobs was working in a warehouse where he made sure to keep the shelves_______________.3. The _______________ turbulence on the flight made many of the passengers feel quitenauseous.4. When becoming a medical physician, all doctors must _______________ by a general promiseto help sick people.5. After failing out of law school, Krista needed to _______________ her goals in life.6. The Royal British Navy once controlled much of the world’s oceans w ith its enormous_______________ of ships.7. Shawn knows he is treading water with his job since sales have been slow this year. Theexpression treading water is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. drinkingb. in great dangerc. not understandingd. not making progress8. The pro surfer made a great attempt to ride the huge wave until suddenly it came ______ onhim.a. coming inb. crashing downc. washing upd. putting out9. As the dark clouds ______ over the horizon, I knew a great storm was coming.a. crashed downb. put outc. swept outd. came in10. I was in ______ with my parents after I crashed our family car.a. hot waterb. cold waterc. boiling waterd. no waterB. Grammar11. The less junk food you eat, the ______ you will become.a. moreb. healthyc. healthierd. less healthy12. The more people that come to the party, the ______!a. merryb. merriestc. mored. merrier13. The ______ my vacation, the ______ I become.a. longer / harderb. longer / lazierc. more / greaterd. less / bigger14. The more ______ the movie, the more ______ I am in it.a. excited/interestingb. exciting /interestedc. exciting/interestingd. excited/interested15. The ______ the movie, the ______ I feel.a. slower/sleepierb. slow/sleepyc. slowly/sleepilyd. slowly/sleepier16. The ______ we drive our cars, ______ humans pollute the air with CO2.a. less / lessb. less / lesserc. more / the mored. more / moreC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from All at Sea: Endangered Marine Life and answer the questions that follow.ManateesCommonly known as sea cows, these strange-looking animals are actually more closelyrelated to elephants. Around the world, the various species of manatees are in trouble, but the Florida manatee – a subspecies of the West Indian manatee – is seriously endangered, with an estimated population of fewer than 3,000 mature individuals remaining. Studies indicate that this figure will drop by up to 20 percent over the next 40 years and that the creature could be facing extinction within a century. The sad part is that these gentle giants have few predators as they have evolved in parts of the ocean where the only animals capable of hunting them (orcas and sharks) are not often present. Instead, the vast majority of these mammals are killed by injuries sustained when they are hit by boats. Polluted waters are also considered to be a serious problem.17. According to the excerpt, how many manatees will be left in the wild 40 years from now?a. 3,400b. 3,000c. 2,400d. 60018. Where can manatees be found now?a. Only in Floridab. In many places on earthc. Only in the West Indiesd. It is difficult to say.19. Which is one reason why the manatees are disappearing?a. They are eaten by sharks and orcas.b. Some fishermen hunt them.c. They have little food sources.d. They get hit by boats.20. Which of the following is closest in meaning to sustained?a. occurb. endangerc. remaind. evolve。
大学英语泛读教程4（第三版）自测ReadingMaster3_TestBank_Unit07
大学英语泛读教程4（第三版）自测ReadingMaster3_TestBank_Unit07Unit 7Life’s SongbookA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. The company’s newest family car model was _______________ named Together.2. Lady Gaga’s new hit single was so _______________ that it was being played on radio inalmost every country.3. Adam became a(n) _______________ police officer after completing his training and exam.4. Batman is the DC Comics character who fights crime in the _______________ metropolitanarea of Gotham City.5. You need to attend the meeting, so we can have your _______________ on the new companyrules.6. Superman’s _______________ i s the mild-mannered and sometimes clumsy Clark Kent.7. Rebecca made a sound argument about punishing late employees. The word sound is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. catchyb. noisyc. deepd. valid8. The rattling sound from the attic gave us all a fright. The word sound is closest in meaning towhich of the following?a. thoroughb. noisec. practicald. solid9. In the audition for the school play, Helen ______ a tune that had everyone cheering andclapping.a. sold outb. belted outc. tuned outd. tuned in10. The band was so popular that all of their shows ______ within just a few hours after ticketswent on sale.a. sold outb. put outc. tuned outd. beat outB. Grammar11. The pilot of the airplane was ______ to land because of an instrument malfunction.a. enabledb. causedc. gotd. forced12. I ______ my assistant take notes at the annual meeting.a. had himb. hadc. haved. made her13. My mom ______ me go out tonight as long as I promised to be home before midnight.a. madeb. letc. gotd. had14. Anticipating who will win an Academy Award always ______ me excited.a. getsb. getc. is gettingd. getting15. This year I ______ to watch the Sochi Winter Olympics held in Russia.a. tunes inb. tuning inc. tune ind. tuned in16. I was ______ by my classmate in the spelling bee.a. beatingb. beat outc. beats outd. beating outC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Music to My Ears and answer the questions that follow.Paul, Accountant, 35Favorite Genre: Gangster RapFavorite Artist: Wu Tang ClanLet me start by saying, I know full well that my choice in music is not everyone’s cup of tea.It surprises people because of my rather strait-laced profession. I love to pump my tunes whenI have guests round for parties, but I would never make anyone listen to my music if they saidthey didn’t like it. There’s quite a lot of bad language in the rap music I listen to, but there’s also a lot of eloquence. People hear the violent lyrics and imagery and think that gangster rap is just mindless gibberish. But many of the best emcees are highly literate and greatstorytellers. It’s really no different from Hollywood. You don’t hear people saying Robert De Niro or Al Pacino are bad guys in real life just because they play gangsters on the big screen.So why does everyone assume the rappers are thugs and criminals just because they paint these pictures of urban life?17. Why are people surprised that Paul is into gangster rap?a. because of his jobb. because of his hairstylec. because he is so gentled. b ecause he doesn’t like to party18. According to Paul, which of the following statements is true about rap?a. Many accountants listen to it.b. Movie stars support it.c. The music and words represent stories.d. All of the above.19. Which of the following statements might Paul agree with most?a. Rap music can make you violent.b. Rappers are not real people.c. Rappers are professionals.d. Rap music is difficult to understand.20. The word eloquence is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. straight-lacedb. urbanc. gibberishd. expressive。
大学英语泛读教程4（第三版）期中期末试卷ReadingMaster1_FinalExamB
⼤学英语泛读教程4（第三版）期中期末试卷ReadingMaster1_FinalExamBA. Vocabulary1. Researchers of human intelligence often use the IQ test as a(an) ______ of how clever someone r eally is.a. indicatorb. sourcec. surveyd. pocket2. One ______ of citizens showed that the popularity of the country’s president was at an all-time low.a. theoryb. sourcec. surveyd. adoption3. Anything that is considered to be ______ means that no pesticides were used to produce it.a. cutting-edgeb. organicc. trendyd. frugal4. The new 3D action movie used ______ special effects so most of the filming was done using graphic computer technology.a. frugalb. cutting-edgec. organicd. athletic5. It is ______ that Sammy, who used to drink a lot, now owns his own bar.a. athleticb. maternalc. theoreticd. ironic6. Brian received his ______ letter yesterday to study at the London School of Economics.a. expeditionb. birthc. establishmentd. acceptance7. Scientists have calculated that of the billions of stars in the ______, there must be millions of life forms.a. colleagueb. universec. theoryd. decade8. In many Latin American countries you can buy ______ leather bags that are very high in quality.a. genuineb. imaginaryc. marined. elusive9. The ______ in the story of The Wizard of Oz is the wicked witch of the west.a. villainb. copc. kidnapperd. victim10. After investigating the UFO ______, the government still would not confirm nor deny we had been visited by aliens.a. amusementb. arrestc. incidentd. burglar11. The years I spent in my grandpa’s care were ______ the happiest of my childhood.a. rapidlyb. horizontallyc. undoubtedlyd. majorly12. Although Officer White was ______, he still carried a gun with him at all times.a. warmed upb. off dutyc. arrestedd. tucked in13. The police ______ all the main highway entrances to the city so they could check cars for bombs.a. barricadedb. impersonatedc. dozedd. arrested14. Although recent advances in medicine have effectively treated cancer, an actual cure remains ______.a. extinctb. elusivec. affectionated. genuine15. The Gold Coast of Australia is known for its underwater beauty and abundant ______ life.a. elusiveb. enormousc. imaginaryd. marine16. In the near future most houses will have the ability to absorb ______ energy and change it into electricity.a. high-techb. fascinatingc. automatedd. solar17. Sweet and sour pork is a(n) ______ and traditional Chinese dish.a. roastedb. savoryc. cuted. historic18. Since humans have ______ so much of the world’s oil supply, they need to look for alternative resources.a. consumedb. raisedc. roastedd. reacted19. The fire fighters arrived at the car accident and found that there were still two people trappedinside the ______.a. vehicleb. roadc. elevatord. cofounder20. Before ______ me ______, my mother would always read aloud until I was asleep.a. chopping / upb. warming / upc. tucking / ind. putting / awayB. Grammar21. The best way to enjoy a cup of tea is ______ the cup with hot water before serving the tea.a. warms upb. to warm upc. warmed upd. to warm up22. As a child, many years ago, I ______ set up my tent in my backyard and sleep outside.a. wasb. willc. use tod. would23. Dad ______ exercise, but now that he’s turned 50 he takes better care of himself.a. used to b was c. is d. didn’t use to24. Fiona ______ getting up early because she goes for a run every morning before leaving for work.a. is used tob. isn’t used toc. use tod. would25. A good test-taker always ______ their answers before handing in the exam paper.a. checkb. to checkc. checksd. checking26. I don’t mind ______ you money as long as you pay it back.a. to lendb. lendingc. borrowd. borrowing27. Since ______ from my trip two days ago, I have felt a little dizzy.a. returningb. returnedc. returnd. returns28. The whole house will need ______ if we intend to sell it at a good price.a. paintb. paintedc. to paintd. painting29. Richard ______ the idea that selling insurance would be a great way to make easy money.a. bought intob. buying intoc. buys intod. buy into30. I ______ get a job for the summer, but I’d rather take a French cou rse at school.a. couldb. could havec. must bed. couldn’t have31. Amanda ______ nervous before her piano performance because she was shaking.a. were clearlyb. was definitec. was clearlyd. were definitely32. This ______ the house we are looking for; it’s the only one on the block.a. may beb. must bec. might haved. must have33. Melissa ______ Professor White for 20 years until his death in 2005.a. had knownb. have knownc. were to knowd. was to know34. The company’s pr esident ______ much of the blame for the profit loss and was eventually fired.a. boreb. baresc. bared. bears35. Everything was perfect for Oscar at college, ______ that he missed spending time with his family.a. exceptingb. acceptsc. acceptd. except36. If I ______ to win the lottery, I ______ buy a fancy car and a large house.a. were / willb. weren’t / wouldc. were / wouldd. weren’t / will37. The crime scene investigators discovered ______ the murder had taken place in the kitchen.a. whob. whichc. whered. that38. My two dogs, ______ are poodles, won trophies at the national dog show.a. whichb. both of whichc. many of whichd. both of39. Littleton College of Music is the school in ______ I spent 5 years perfecting my piano skills.a. whob. whichc. whered. that40. Danica Patrick is a professional race car driver ______ beauty combined with driving skills have made her so famous.a. whoseb. whoc. thatd. whichC. Reading Comprehension41. According to the article, what can happen if you win the lottery?a. You can be happy for the rest of your life.b. You can happily share the money with family and friends.c. You may encounter serious personal difficulties.d. You may be able to make more money from your investments.42. Which word is closest in meaning to pitfall?a. overdoseb. dangerc. jackpotd. demon43. Which of the following is true about Andrew Whittaker?a. He was already a millionaire before 2002.b. He didn’t really want to share his winnings.c. He eventually died from drugs.d. His spouse stole most of his money.44. Why did Whittaker give away a house, truck and cash to a woman?a. She asked him for help.b. She sued him for those items.c. She worked for his construction company.d. She sold him the winning lottery ticket.45. In the end, what happened to Whittaker’s money?a. It was stolen.b. It was taken by family.c. The casino got it all.d. The charities got it all.(B)The Great Fairy HoaxAre alleged species like Bigfoot or the Loch Nessmonster real beasts on earth or do they only exists inthe minds of con men and their unsuspecting believers?Despite what many might see as mounting evidenceagainst their existence, the jury is still out. It is a pitythe same cannot be said for the great fairy hoax of theearly 20th century. This hoax may cause you to burstwith laughter now, but at the time many believers defended its credibility. This very well-planned hoax would continue to fool people for years to come!Having appeared throughout Western cultures since the middle ages, the legend of fairies is widespread. Arguably the most famous of fairy hoaxes is the Cottingley Fairies. A series of photographs were taken by Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths who happen to be youngcousins living in the north of England. The photographs depict the two girls with the supposed mythological creatures. Taken in 1917, the photos divided their growing audience, including the parents of Elsie and Frances.Of course many suspected they were fakes, but others including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, saw them as authentic evidence of the existence of these spirits. It was not until 1981 that Wright and Griffiths finally admitted the photos were actually designed using cardboard cut-outs of the tiny winged creatures. If fact, Wright was an accomplished artist and photo technician so it is difficult in a way to call this hoax a lame attempt to fool people. After all, they managed to fool half the world, didn’t they?46. When did the fairy hoax originally take place?a. the late 20th centuryb. 1981c. the early 20th centuryd. the middles ages47. What does the author mean by the jury is still out?a. Cryptids exist for sure.b. Cryptids might exist.c. Fairies exist for sure. c. Fairies might exist.48. Which of the following is closest in meaning to authentic?a. actualb. fictionalc. burstingd. accomplished49. What were the fairies made out of?a. real tiny peopleb. paperc. tiny winged insectsd. No information is given.50. Why were the pictures of fairies so believable?a. The girls used cutting-edge technology.b. They used pictures from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books.c. One of the girls was very artistic.d. The photos were sent to a technician to add color.。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 3_Test Bank_Unit 09
Unit 9 Lost in SpaceA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 5. Each is used one time.1. The food at the wedding banquet looked so _______________ that I ju st couldn’t wait to digin.2. Our sales group was given a(n) _______________ pay raise since we sold more units than anyother office in the world.3. When Greg graduated from Harvard Law School, he was offered _______________ positionsat various law firms.4. In order to _______________ his patients, Dr. Adams often wore a funny clown’s nose withglasses.5. The dinosaurs were _______________ creatures that inhabited the Earth for millions of years.6. We don’t have any spaces remaining on the next flight. The word spaces is closest in meaningto which of the following?a. timeb. open areasc. roomsd. seats7. Although Taipei is a crowded city, there are many green spaces to go on nature walks. Theword spaces is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. open areasb. positionsc. blank areasd. time8. During the last typhoon, it ______ so hard that the streets were flooded with water for days.a. blasted offb. rained downc. broke upd. touched down9. Humans will one day ______ into space towards Mars to set up its first colony.a. give offb. search outc. touch downd. blast off10. The word astronaut would fit under the category of ______.a. the universeb. life formc. spacecraftd. technologyB. Grammar11. Someone handed Patrick a menu at the restaurant. What is the indirect object of this sentence?a. Patrickb. Someonec. a menud. the restaurant12. The audience gave a standing ovation to the performers. What is the direct object of thissentence?a. The audienceb. a standing ovationc. the performersd. gave13. The teacher gave the students a warning to be quiet. What is the indirect object of thissentence?a. The teacherb. the studentsc. a warningd. quiet14. Have you sent everyone the party invitations? What is the indirect object of this question?a. the party invitationsb. sentc. youd. everyone15. Stinky tofu ______ a strong but delicious odor.a. giveb. giving offc. gives offd. give off16. The skydiver safely ______ after momentarily having trouble opening his parachute.a. touching downb. touches downc. touch downd. touched downC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Famous First Words and answer the questions that follow.“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”These were U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong’s first words as he became the first man to set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969. For a long time it was claimed that Armstrong had made a grammatical gaffe, as he had forgotten to use the word “a” before the word “man.” The omission of the all-important indefinite article would have made the sentence a tautology – a statement that repeats a word or idea –as the words “man” and “mankind” essentially mean the same thing. However, Armstrong, who passed away in 2012, always insisted that he did say the word as he stepped out of the Apollo 11 onto the surface of the Moon and, while it remains inaudible to the ear in the official recording, an audio analysis in 2006 indicates that he did indeed utter the word.17. What controversy surrounds Neil Armstrong’s famous quote?a. His words may have been too harsh.b. His words may have contained an error.c. He was too difficult to understand. d. His statement was a little sexist.18. When did Armstrong say his famous quote?a. When he got back to earth in 1969.b. Before landing on the moon in 1969.c. On the moon in 1969.d. At his home in 2012.19. According to the excerpt, what was finally decided in 2006?a. An article was added to the quote.b. The quote was completely changed.c. Several articles were added to the quote.d. Armstrong denied that he said “a.”20. The word gaffe is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. grammarb. analysisc. indefinite articled. mistake。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 3_Test Bank_Unit 05
Unit 5 In the Mood for LoveA. Vocabulary1. Daniel had a(n) ______ for old cars, so he started collecting them and now owns over twenty.a. bondb. crushc. obsessiond. commitment2. As Tony trained in kung-fu, he began to feel a(n) ______ awareness of his surroundings.a. crushedb. mutualc. bondd. heightened3. Stella ______ her sister’s compliment by telling her she also looked lovely in her outfit.a. crushedb. reciprocatedc. obsessedd. bonded4. The new roller coaster ride was said to be a(n) ______ but fun experience.a. heightenedb. startlingc. intimated. statistical5. My boyfriend and I ______ agreed that we should take a break from each other for a while.a. mutuallyb. obsessivelyc. intimatelyd. necessarily6. I really feel for Dennis losing his job. The word feel is closest in meaning to which of thefollowing?a. empathyb. abilityc. cautiouslyd. desire7. At first I was scared to drive a motorcycle, but now I have a feel for it. The word feel is closestin meaning to which of the following?a. anticipationb. desirec. cautiond. ability8. We used to get along really well, but recently I feel that my girlfriend and I are ______.a. falling forb. drifting apartc. hitting ond. asking out9. I saw Frank at the school dance and he was ______ some of his classmates even though he hasa girlfriend.a. cheating onb. falling forc. splitting upd. hitting on10. Cathy decided to ______ Frank because he was always flirting with other girls.a. dumpb. be head over heels withc. go a blind dated. go steadyB. Grammar11. I wish I ______ travel the world and go to many countries.a. wouldb. willc. couldd. can12. If only I ______ been selfish, Cathy would still be my girlfriend.a. haven’tb. havec. hadd. hadn’t13. If only you ______ that I could trust you then we could get married.a. showb. would showc. were showingd. shows14. Peggy wishes she ______ resting on a beach somewhere and not stuck in the office working.a. isb. werec. would bed. was15. I wish we all ______ to your birthday party, but many of us were out of town that weekend.a. could have goneb. could havec. couldd. couldn’t have gone16. I wish you ______ borrowing money from me.a. won’t keepb. wouldn’t be keepingc. wouldn’t keepd. wouldC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Looking for a Little Romance and answer the questions that follow.Take NoteWomen love to receive an intimate message from their lovers, and most men are no different in this respect. How often do most women write cards or notes to their boyfriends or husbands?I’m betting it’s a pretty low figure. It probably has something to do with feeling like you are back in high school, passing notes to the boy at the desk next to yours. You shouldn’t feel self-conscious about written correspondence, though, and there shouldn’t have to be a reason.Writing a card to your man is a great way to show him you’re thinking about him and how much you care. Try leaving it on his pillow before he goes to work so he’ll see it in themorning and look at it during his work day.Welcome SurprisesRather than organizing things on the weekend as is usual, try spontaneously suggesting a night out during the week or at a time when he is least likely to expect it. Taking the initiative like this is a really nice touch. To make it an even more special night, you could try setting something up in advance, like booking a table at the top spot in town or getting hold of tickets to a ball game. Although his idea of a great night out might not be exactly the same as yours, it’s all about the effort that you put into making your partner feel special.17. According to the excerpt who most likes to receive written messages?a. only menb. only womenc. both sexesd. No information is given.18. According to the writer, why do people not write notes?a. They are selfish.b. They feel ashamed.c. Notes aren’t easy to write.d. Notes are too intimate.19. According to the writer, when should couples go out?a. When the weather is good.b. When it is a special occasion.c. When you have a restaurant coupon.d. When it is not planned.20. Which of the following is closest in meaning to initiative?a. act on your ownb. expect somethingc. book a tabled. get something in advance。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 3_Test Bank_Unit 04
Unit 4 When the Curtain FallsA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. The _______________ of the moon is filled with craters and grey cosmic dust.2. From its _______________, the business has expanded to more than 50 stores nationwide.3. The football match was a(n) _______________ since the final score was 10 to zero.4. The government introduced a new _______________ tax law which would allow citizens tokeep more money in their pockets.5. The _______________ took to the streets and began throwing rocks at businesses anddamaging street signs.6. The meeting was very _______________ and in the end nothing was resolved.7. Before going to the party, Amanda ______ her new dress to her mom.a. acted outb. got acrossc. put ind. showed off8. As the famous actress ______ of her limousine, she smiled and waved to the adoring crowd.a. read outb. stepped outc. showed offd. acted out9. Professor White ______ his point about students being late for class by locking the door.a. showed offb. got acrossc. acted outd. put in10. Many Hollywood movies these days use the latest technology for special effects so they oftenhave huge ______.a. budgetsb. scriptsc. locationsd. camerasB. Grammar11. This quiz is quite easy, ______?a. don’t youb. aren’t theyc. is itd. isn’t it12. They tried their hardest to attend our wedding, ______?a. d on’t theyb. didn’t theyc. do theyd. aren’t they13. Teresa will be on her best behavior during the performance, ______?a. isn’t sheb. won’t shec. will shed. would she14. Maria has never been to an NBA basketball game, ______?a. has sheb. have shec. is shed. does she15. Gloria should try to study harder for her exams, ______?a. wouldn’t sheb. would shec. should shed. shouldn’t she16. A good way to practice pronunciation is by ______ words to yourself.a. read outb. reading outc. reads outd. to read outC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Give Me the Gossip: TMZ Brings Entertainment Fans the Latest Celebrity Scandals and answer the questions that follow.In 2009, the mainstream media was not quite sure what to make of the report that Michael Jackson had passed away, with many networks refusing to go public with the news for several hours after TMZ had broken the story. Major news providers like CNN pointed out that they have stricter controls when it comes to verifying stories, which means there is a necessarily longer delay before they can go on air, but TMZ’s managing editor Harry Levin says his team is just quicker to the punch. “We put it up when we were 100% positive,” he says of the article on the Web site that announced the megastar’s death. TMZ was also first to get its hands on the coroner’s report, which revealed that prescription drugs had been the cause of Jackson’s death.17. According to the excerpt, why did the mainstream media not report the death of MichaelJackson right away?a. They needed to follow rules.b. They were afraid.c. They didn’t know he died.d. They knew it was a false story.18. What is TMZ famous for?a. inventing storiesb. reporting deathsc. reporting before everyone elsed. All of the above.19. Who was the first to report MJ’s cause of death?a. CNNb. many networksc. TMZd. Jackson’s family20. The word verify is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. point outb. announcec. reveald. confirm。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 09
Unit 9 A Life of CrimeA. Vocabulary1. In the story of the three little pigs, the ______ is the wolf who tries to blow down their houses.a. c opb. hostagec. villaind. victim2. The terrible ______ Mark experienced as a child affected him for the rest of his life.a. incidentb. arrestc. burglard. amusement3. The taxi driver was ______ so he took a nap inside his cab.a. bizarreb. gray matterc. arrestedd. off duty4. The crook ______ himself inside a small house until he could no longer hear the police sirens.a. barricadedb. dozedc. impersonatedd. arrested5. My uncle is a very funny man and he loves to ______ famous people such as actors orpoliticians.a. intendb. claimc. impersonated. barricade6. When police arrested the burglar in his home, they found several ______ passports withdifferent names on them.a. phonyb. bizarrec. off dutyd. abducted7. “After hearing about my dad’s childhood, I got how difficult it was growing up poor.”The word got is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. receivedb. caughtc. becamed. understood8. If someone is an imposter we can say he or she is a(n) ______.a. hostageb. con manc. abductord. burglarB. Grammar9. A scam artist will do anything to ______ you ______.a. lock / upb. turn / inc. tip / offd. rip / off10. In 2005 there was an attempt ______ some of the London underground stations.a. to blow upb. blowing upc. blows upd. blown up11. Did you know that an art robber ______ with da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting in 1911?a. make offb. made offc. making offd. to make off12. Some people believe the government should do a better job of ______ away with unnecessarytaxes.a. dob. doesc. doingd. done13. The detective found ______ the imposter was really just the cleaning lady, Miss Rigby.a. whob. whichc. whered. that14. My parents, ______ are physicians, expect me to go to medical school next year.a. both ofb. whichc. many of whichd. both of whom15. This is the little town ______ I grew up.a. whob. whichc. whered. that16. Claude Monet was a French artist ______ paintings still inspire and keep us in awe.a. whob. whosec. thatd. whichC. Reading Comprehension17. How long was the Mona Lisa missing?a. one monthb. six monthsc. one yeard. over two years18. Who stole the Mona Lisa?a. a poetb. a writerc. a painterd. a police officer19. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word cracking?a. solvingb. hauntingc. claimingd. swooping20. What can be inferred about Peruggia being treated like a hero?a. The public believed the Mona Lisa belonged in Italy.b. The public believed the Mona Lisa belonged in France.c. The public believed the Mona Lisa didn’t belong in a museum.d. None of the above。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 1_Final Exam A
A. Vocabulary1. I saw a brilliant comedian on TV last night who could ______ dozens of celebrities.a. impersonateb. barricadec. intendd. claim2. The diamond thief used a(n) ______ identification to gain access to the jewellery store.a. abductedb. phonyc. off dutyd. bizarre3. Only a true ______ could convince people to invest their money in a fake company.a. abductorb. hostagec. con mand. burglar4. Alex is a strong ______ of electric motorcycles since they are environmentally friendly.a. platformb. pilotc. con mand. proponent5. Amy is just as tall as Gloria; they are twins after all. What does just mean in this statement?a. moreb. onlyc. at the same timed. equal6. The highest ______ ever recorded by a helicopter was more than 12,400 meters.a. captainb. altitudec. steeringd. wings7. I had a terrible time on my cruise because I was ______ the whole time.a. seasickb. fascinatedc. gassedd. widespread8. The shopping mall ______ its grand opening by giving the first 500 customers a free b reakfast.a. shiftedb. promotedc. joinedd. accepted9. Sir Shackleton was a successful British polar explorer who led three ______ to the Antarcticin the early part of the 20th century.a. expeditionsb. germsc. geologistsd. champions10. ______ is a type of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers.a. Philosophyb. Religionc. Altituded. Algebra11. I visited a(n) ______ on my trip to Texas and got to milk a cow and feed chickens.a. proponentb. ranchc. platterd. mountain12. Most people believe the largest human ______ is the liver, but it is actually the skin.a. organb. proteinc. platterd. ranch13. The ______ I ordered at the Mexican restaurant included rice, salad and beans.a. haggisb. organc. hostaged. platter14. Driving through the American Midwest, I could see hundreds of ______ eating grass fromthe farmland.a. ranchesb. burglarsc. cattled. mountains15. The Cross River gorilla of central Africa may soon become ______ as there are only 300remaining.a. hominidsb. cryptidsc. imaginaryd. extinct16. It was my father’s habit to ______ at the newspaper headlines over coffee before driving off t owork every morning.a. shiftb. promotec. roastd. glimpse17. Many people reported seeing strange lights, but when the government investigated theyrevealed that it had all been a(n) ______.a. skepticb. hoaxc. imaginationd. reptile18. The magician ______ all the children’s attention when he pulled a puppy out of his hat.a. imaginedb. reportedc. retreatedd. captured19. Anna is a(n) ______ shopper and only buys things when they are on sale.a. athleticb. trendyc. frugald. organic20. The most common ______ used by teenagers nowadays is likely their smartphone.a. cashb. gadgetc. surveyd. sourceB. Grammar21. We were ______ our dishes when suddenly we felt the building begin to shake.a. put awayb. puts awayc. putting awayd. put22. To add more flavor to your salad, you may ______ some cilantro and sprinkle it on top.a. chopsb. chop upc. chopped upd. chopping up23. Dad enjoys ______ a beer or two on Sunday afternoon while he watches sports.a. to knock backb. knocks backc. knocked backd. knocking back24. I ______ on my birthday last year because my mother took me to my favorite restaurant.a. eat outb. eating outc. ate outd. eats out25. The customer at the front was ______ the line because she began to argue with the bankteller.a. hold upb. holding upc. held upd. holds up26. I drove to work today because I ______ pick someone up at the airport later today.a. am going tob. willc. goingd. go to27. In order to ______ her plan to travel abroad next year, Lisa needed to convince her parentsthat she would be safe.a. carryb. carrying outc. carry outd. carried out28. The first men to travel to the moon ______ on the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.a. blasts offb. blasting offc. blasted offd. blast29. Ariel had a lot of trouble ______ how to complete the 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.a. figure outb. figures outc. figured outd. figuring out30. A good citizen will help ______ a lost wallet ______ to the police.a. lock / upb. turn / inc. tip / offd. rip / off31. During my college days living in the dormitory, my roommate ______ always play jokes onothers in the middle of the night.a. wouldb. use toc. willd. is32. The old Las Vegas hotel was ______ in order to make room for a more fancy resort.a. to blow upb. blowing upc. blows upd. blown up33. The bank robbers ______ with more than ten million dollars and haven’t been caught yet.a. make offb. made offc. making offd. to make off34. I had to ______ away with some of my old clothes so that I could make some space for mynew roommate.a. dob. doesc. doingd. done35. Doctors ______ the cause of the disease to a virus which came from farm animals.a. pins downb. pin downc. pinned downd. pinning down36. Patrick told Spongebob he would ______ with a cool theme for the spring dance.a. comes upb. come upc. came upd. coming up37. Some people find it difficult ______ to a diet so it’s better to just eat healthy food such asfruit and vegetables.a. sticksb. stuckc. to sticksd. to stick38. Although not poor, Brad and Angel were having a hard time ______ on only one salary.a. get byb. getting byc. to get byd. gets by39. Katie only borrowed a small amount of money from her friend to help ______ her ______until payday.a. tide / overb. to tide / overc. tided / overd. tiding / over40. If Thomas ______ a little more studious he ______ have no trouble getting into a university ofhis choice.a. was / willb. am / wouldc. were / willd. were / wouldC. Reading Comprehension(A)41. Who is D.B. Cooper?a. an airline pilotb. a flight attendantc. an airline hostaged. a hijacker42. What made D.B. Cooper so famous?a. He smoked on a flight.b. He drank on an airplane.c. He flew a Boeing 747.d. He jumped off an airplane.43. Which of these statements is the most accurate about what witnesses think of D.B. Cooper?a. They seemed very frightened of him.b. They believed he drank too much and was rude.c. They seemed to admire him.d. They thought he was so handsome.44. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word leapt?45. What is D.B. Cooper doing now?a. flying airplanesb. no one knowsc. investigating theftsd. living in Washington State(B)46. Where are ketchup chips found exclusively?a. the U.S.b. all over North Americac. Canadad. No information is given.47. According to the article, why is this snack not found everywhere?a. It is too expensive.b. It is difficult to make.c. It is disliked by many people.d. It hasn’t been t ried by many people.48. What is the article referring to when it mention ketchupy flavor?a. The flavor is exactly like ketchup.b. The flavor is somewhat like ketchup.c. The flavor is salty.d. The flavor is sweet.49. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word excessive?a. extremeb. addictingc. averaged. soggy50. According to the article, why should you not try to make your own ketchup chips?a. It will make a mess.b. It won’t taste as good.。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 06
Unit 6 Telling TalesA. Vocabulary1. The team’s losing record resulted in a great deal of ______ towards the head coach.a. gruntb. derisionc. mendingd. rumors2. Although the movie was full of action and entertaining, it had a(n) ______ title, Slow Motion.a. obscureb. broadc. blurryd. droopy3. One Halloween night, I dressed in a(n) ______ clown costume that everyone laughed at.a. eerieb. countlessc. belovedd. ridiculous4. When I entered the old house, I had a(n) ______ sensation that I was being watched.a. blurryb. eeriec. enchantingd. blind5. How many stories does Taipei 101 have?a. A lot.b. It’s an interesting building.c. Probably.d. Yes, it does.6. The marathon runner ______ in pain as he slowly ran across the finish line.a. staggeredb. whisperedc. mutteredd. settled7. The city streets were ______ after being flooded by the heavy rainfall.a. droopyb. broadc. irritatedd. awash8. Arthur ______ when he saw how high his telephone bill was this month.a. whisperedb. gaspedc. settled downd. earnedB. Grammar9. I work every weekend and ______ holidays at my part-time job.a. forb. atc. ind. on10. Banks will only take deposits ______ regular business hours.a. untilb. duringc. overd. since11. Smartphones have become extremely popular ______ the last decade.a. overb. agoc. untild. after12. Angelina Jolie has been a successful actress ______ the 1990s.a. forb. sincec. laterd. until13. Hank did not want to go to the party, so he ______ an excuse.a. make upb. made upc. making upd. makes up14. The manager ______ a great plan to sell and market the company’s latest product.a. came upb. coming up withc. come up withd. came up with15. Origami is the art of ______ paper ______ interesting objects such as animals.a. making / upb. throwing / upc. making / intod. picking / up16. Roger promised he would start exercising ______ the beginning of the week.a. forb. inc. ond. atC. Reading ComprehensionLong ago, in primitive times, stories were passed on by word of mouth. Since the invention of printing, stories have been part of the world’s liter ature. The fairy tales, legends and fables we know today have often come from far in the past. One of the greatest storytellers of all time was Aesop, a Greek slave who lived around 600 B.C. Although there are some stories with human interaction, Aesop mostly told stories about animals who were the main characters in his fables. In a typical Aesop fable, the story shows how a problem is solved and a moral is learned. Aesop’s stories include “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and “The Tortoise and the Hare.” They were first written down around 300 B.C. In fact, experts disagre e on the exact origins of at least some of the fables themselves since there are several stories which are similar to Hindu and Buddhist tales. We may never know the answer to this question because the stories were told roughly around the same periods in human history. Also, the writing of these famous fables, Greek or otherwise, was not actually put into writing until centuries after Aesop’s death.17. What is a synonym for the word story?a. fableb. talec. legendd. All of the above.18. Who was Aesop?a. a story writerb. a story characterc. a fable tellerd. a Hindu man19. What is a synonym for the word moral?a. lessonb. fairy talec. tortoised. origin20. What do experts disagree on?a. Who Aesop was.b. The place where fables come from.c. What happened to Aesop after his death.d. None of the above。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 05
Unit 5 Family AffairsA. Vocabulary1. In my family, I have an older ______. Everyone says we look so much alike!a. siblingb. spousec. brother-in-lawd. niece2. A formal way to refer to one’s husband or wife is ______.a. uncleb. fiancéc. parentd. spouse3. Charlie Chaplin, one of Hollywood’s most revered actors, is said to have fathered a total ofnine ______.a. niecesb. offspringc. spousesd. siblings4. The husband of my sister is my ______.a. uncleb. nephewc. brother-in-lawd. cousin5. The daughter of my aunt is my ______.a. sister-in-lawb. nephewc. cousind. niece6. “I can relate to your feeling of culture shock. I lived abroad for two years.” What does relaterefer to?a. empathyb. interactionc. connectiond. family member7. My great-grandfather is the ______ of our family. He is over 90 years old!a. sororityb. fraternityc. matriarchd. patriarch8. My great-grandmother is ______ the true love story of how she met my great-grandfather in the1950s.a. relateb. relatedc. relatesd. relatingB. Grammar9. My wife is the best! She always ______ all of my bad habits and never complains.a. puts upb. putting up withc. put up withd. puts up with10. I ______ my teacher the other day at the movie theater and she was holding hands with herboyfriend!a. ran intob. looked afterc. put up withd. stood by11. Joe was so happy holding his newborn baby that he experienced a ______ feeling.a. paternalb. patriarchalc. fraternald. matriarchal12. After a short separation, Romeo and Juliet ______ and were married within a week.a. looked afterb. fell outc. split upd. got back together13. The teacher’s smartphone is missing. Did you see it in ______ classroom?a. mineb. hisc. yoursd. their14. The company cut ______ staff by 50 percent this year.a. oursb. itsc. theirsd. it’s15. This year the children decided to decorate the classroom. It was ______ idea.a. theirb. oursc. theyd. theirs16. After winning the lottery, Shelly ______ her boss _______ and quit her job.a. telling / offb. tells offc. told / offd. tell / offC. Reading ComprehensionThe term nuclear family first appeared in the early 20th century. With the rise ofindustrialization and early capitalism, the nuclear family became a financial and social unit.The term is used to define a family group consisting of two adults and their children. This is in contrast to a single-parent family, to the larger extended family, and to a family with more than two parents. However, nuclear families typically center on a married couple and may have any number of children. There are differences in definitions of the nuclear family even among experts. Some definitions allow only biological children that are full-blood siblings, while others allow for a stepparents and any mix of dependent children including stepchildren and adopted children. Other definitions have changed over the years to include familiesheaded by same-sex parents or additional adult relatives who take on parenting roles. One thing is for sure, the concept of a nuclear family is often difficult to define. Its definition has been described as “sociologically inadequate” to illustrate the complexity of actual famil y relations.17. A nuclear family would typically include which of the following?a. any family petsb. a grandfatherc. a mom and dadd. a great-grandmother18. Why did experts begin using the term nuclear family?a. It shows they are very happy.b. It shows they are one unit.c. It shows they will never divorce.d. It shows they are not functional.19. Why is the term nuclear family so difficult to define?a. There aren’t enough parents.b. There are so many large families.c. There aren’t e nough children.d. There are so many types of families.20. What is a synonym for the word illustrate?a. expressb. risec. headd. take on。
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Unit 12 A Bang for the Buck
A. Vocabulary
1. Mr. Scrooge was very ______ with his money so was rarely seen buying anything from the
street shops.
a. trendy
b. frugal
c. athletic
d. organic
2. My brother loves to buy the latest ______ because he says they are so cool and useful.
a. cash
b. sources
c. surveys
d. gadgets
3. The puppies at the city shelter were so cute that we decided to ______ two of them.
a. adopt
b. survey
c. rely on
d. account for
4. Some people ______ their yearly bonus to buy expensive products such as large appliances.
a. survey
b. rely on
c. increase
d. snap up
5. One ______ of global warming is that the overall temperature of the Earth has risen in the last
few decades.
a. source
b. indicator
c. survey
d. pocket
6. Companies will often ______ shoppers to ask them about the products they like.
a. survey
b. source
c. indicate
d. adopt
7. ______ fruits and vegetables have become increasingly popular since they don’t contain
chemicals.
a. Trendy
b. Frugal
c. Cutting-edge
d. Organic
8. The newest smartphone uses ______ technology to charge its battery.
a. frugal
b. cutting-edge
c. organic
d. athletic
B. Grammar
9. As a student you usually need ______ on a small weekly budget.
a. get by
b. getting by
c. to get by
d. gets by
10. I’m goi ng to have a small snack ______ me ______ until dinnertime.
a. tides / over
b. to tide / over
c. tided / over
d. tiding / over
11. I usually ______ and compare prices before making any large purchases.
a. shop around
b. shops around
c. shopped around
d. shopping around
12. If I ______ multi-millionaire I ______ travel around the world in my private jet.
a. was / will
b. am / would
c. were / will
d. were / would
13. If I ______ you weren’t feeling well, I would have canceled our date.
a. had known
b. have known
c. were to know
d. was to know
14. He cannot ______ the sight of blood so he hates going to hospitals.
a. bears
b. bares
c. bare
d. bear
15. ______ for Kryptonite, Superman has almost no weaknesses.
a. Accept
b. Except
c. Accepts
d. Excepting
16. If my husband ______ so busy with work, we ______ take a vacation.
a. were / will
b. were / would
c. weren’t / would
d. weren’t / will C. Reading Comprehension
17. What would be the best title for this article?
a. How to Use a Credit Card
b. Visa is Number 1
c. What is a Credit Card?
d. American Credit
18. What advantage is mentioned about a credit card?
a. It is fast.
b. It uses a unique number.
c. It saves money.
d. It only benefits consumers.
19. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word negotiate?
a. save
b. bargain
c. originate
d. issue
20. When did credit cards first appear?
a. 17th century
b. 18th century
c. 19th century
d. No inf ormation is given.。