大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 1_Midterm Exam A
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 1_Test Bank_Unit 12
Unit 12 A Bang for the BuckA. Vocabulary1. Mr. Scrooge was very ______ with his money so was rarely seen buying anything from thestreet shops.a. trendyb. frugalc. athleticd. organic2. My brother loves to buy the latest ______ because he says they are so cool and useful.a. cashb. sourcesc. surveysd. gadgets3. The puppies at the city shelter were so cute that we decided to ______ two of them.a. adoptb. surveyc. rely ond. account for4. Some people ______ their yearly bonus to buy expensive products such as large appliances.a. surveyb. rely onc. increased. snap up5. One ______ of global warming is that the overall temperature of the Earth has risen in the lastfew decades.a. sourceb. indicatorc. surveyd. pocket6. Companies will often ______ shoppers to ask them about the products they like.a. surveyb. sourcec. indicated. adopt7. ______ fruits and vegetables have become increasingly popular since they don’t containchemicals.a. Trendyb. Frugalc. Cutting-edged. Organic8. The newest smartphone uses ______ technology to charge its battery.a. frugalb. cutting-edgec. organicd. athleticB. Grammar9. As a student you usually need ______ on a small weekly budget.a. get byb. getting byc. to get byd. gets by10. I’m goi ng to have a small snack ______ me ______ until dinnertime.a. tides / overb. to tide / overc. tided / overd. tiding / over11. I usually ______ and compare prices before making any large purchases.a. shop aroundb. shops aroundc. shopped aroundd. shopping around12. If I ______ multi-millionaire I ______ travel around the world in my private jet.a. was / willb. am / wouldc. were / willd. were / would13. If I ______ you weren’t feeling well, I would have canceled our date.a. had knownb. have knownc. were to knowd. was to know14. He cannot ______ the sight of blood so he hates going to hospitals.a. bearsb. baresc. bared. bear15. ______ for Kryptonite, Superman has almost no weaknesses.a. Acceptb. Exceptc. Acceptsd. Excepting16. If my husband ______ so busy with work, we ______ take a vacation.a. were / willb. were / wouldc. weren’t / wouldd. weren’t / will C. Reading Comprehension17. What would be the best title for this article?a. How to Use a Credit Cardb. Visa is Number 1c. What is a Credit Card?d. American Credit18. 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. saveb. bargainc. originated. issue20. When did credit cards first appear?a. 17th centuryb. 18th centuryc. 19th centuryd. No inf ormation is given.。
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)期中期末试卷Reading Master 4 – Final Exam A
A. VocabularyDirections:Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 10. Each is used one time.1. The _______________ information shows that this president is supported by a majority ofwomen over 30 years old.2. The Nobel Prize is a highly _______________ award which gives global recognition of anindividual’s achievements.3. Greg _______________ his debt problem by cutting his expenses and selling his sports car.4. I _______________ remembered locking the door, but when I got home, it was wide open.5. In order to _______________ for class president, you need to get at least 3 nominations.6. Tammy is such a(n) _______________ that she never tips in restaurants even after gettingspectacular service.7. The manger presented a(n) _______________ report on last year’s sales for our annual generalmeeting.8. Although I studied hard in mathematics, I really struggled to _______________ many ofconcepts.9. The problem with government corruption is that it _______________ from giving a fewpoliticians too much power.10. One _______________ about Americans is that they all eat too much fast food and not enoughvegetables.Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 11 to 20. Each is used one time.11. John has a lot of _______________ in himself that he will get into Harvard medical school.12. My sister and I couldn’t stop laughing when my dad _______________ after stubbing his toeon the chair.13. The workers _______________ against the owner’s demands and decided to walk off the job.14. There was a(n) _______________ accident on Highway 1, so you should avoid driving throughthere.15. Lions are known to be fiercely _______________, so they will attack any animals crossingtheir land.16. During the country’s civil war, there was a lot of family _______________, so it took manyyears for some to find their loved ones.17. As a little girl, I _______________ my father because he was so good to me.18. After the rock concert, the stadium floor was _______________ with beer cans and bottles.19. Female elephants _______________ side by side in herds along with their youngsters.20. The angry exchange between the countries’ leaders soon _______________ into a full out war. Directions: Choose the best answer for each of the following.21. The police officer ______ tickets to those drivers who broke the traffic law.a. let outb. handed outc. looked outd. read up22. Mandy really ______ this year and ended up with a straight A in almost every subject.a. go to the school of hard knocksb. make an educated guessc. live and learnd. hit the books23. If you want to learn to camp and survive in the wilderness, you can ______ for the Boy Scouts.a. take downb. sign upc. boot upd. log out24. The new manager ______ as very strict at first, but later we realized she was not so serious.a. took outb. put acrossc. looked down ond. came across25. To the delight of voters, the government decided to ______ the old sales tax.a. phase outb. pull throughc. die downd. give out26. The character of the popular TV series was ______ because the actor had contract disputes.a. ended upb. killed offc. pulled throughd. died out27. The children ______ a puzzle and showed it to their teacher.a. blew upb. wiped outc. built upd. put together28. I knew my parents would be angry with me for coming home late, so I decided to go in and______.a. face offb. face the musicc. face up tod. face29. Much to the displeasure of their neighboring countries, the government announced the ______of the northern islands.a. allyb. sovereigntyc. extraditiond. annexation30. Upon entering a person’s home in Japan, there are specific ______ you should follow.a. protocolsb. resolutionsc. sovereignsd. consulatesB. Grammar31. Traffic has resumed to normal after the storm. ______ some residential street are still closed.a. Otherwiseb. Thereforec. Besidesd. However32. We convinced the manager to give us more time for the project. ______ we worked day andnight to complete it.a. Nonethelessb. Thereforec. In contrastd. Still33. I ______ waste time since I’m busy with work, so I rarely watch TV or go out.a. can affordb. can afford toc. can’t affordd. can’t affor d to34. The movie star is ______ in New York this week for filming of his new comedy.a. beb. to bec. to intend to bed. to intend35. There ______ rules against putting unnecessary chemicals in food products.a. has tob. ought toc. ought to bed. have been36. There ______ some day ______ contact with aliens from some distant world.a. must / beb. has / beenc. ought / to bed. could / be37. ______ Gus apologizes for his behavior, he may return to class.a. Provided thatb. Xc. Otherwised. Before38. You may have your ice cream ______ you have eaten all of your vegetables.a. butb. beforec. whereverd. when39. We weren’t accustomed ______ sitting on the floor for so long, so my legs ached when I stoodup.a. inb. toc. aboutd. of40. Victor will bring drinks to the picnic, so you will be responsible ______ picking up the cake.a. ofb. forc. tod. in41. Once I had eaten dinner, I started ______.a. studyb. studiesc. studiedd. studying42. ______ exercising regularly, I watch what I eat and stay away from all junk food.a. In contrastb. In additionc. Howeverd. On the other handC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Sick of Being Pigeon-holed? Welcome to the Club! and answer the questions that follow.I came here to teach English in my early 20s and eventually moved into business, running a small import-export operation. I majored in Mandarin Chinese back in the U.S. and continued my languag e studies here. I’m now fluent in Chinese and my reading is just about perfect, I’m married to a local woman and have three kids who were all born and raised here. Granted, I haven’t got Chinese citizenship, as that would have involved me renouncing my Ame rican citizenship. I wasn’t prepared to do that as it would have caused me too many headaches, not least of which would have been having to get a visa every time I wanted to go back to visit family. But I have permanent residency in China and consider this my home. Despite all this, most Chinese people will always see me as an outsider. When I speak Mandarin, some people sometimes stare at me like I’m from another planet as they just can’t get it into their heads that a foreigner can speak their language. Also, as an African-American and a fairly tall guy, I am constantly stereotyped. People will ask if I can play basketball and are incredulous when I say I’m not a big fan. Once when I had just come through customs, I was mobbed by a huge group of fans who were waiting to greet some NBA stars who were visiting. It took me ages to explain that they had the wrong guy. Most of the stereotypes people have here are pretty harmless and there is no malice intended, but it can be pretty annoying, especially when peop le act amazed on discovering you’re a businessman.43. Which of the following is true about the writer?a. He has Chinese citizenship.b. He enjoys basketball.c. He has spent many years in his adopted country.d. He has had no issues adapting in his adopted country.44. What do people find hard to believe about the writer?a. He is an NBA star.b. He is an American businessman.c. He has so many children.d. He speaks Mandarin fluently.45. Why did fans mistake the writer for someone famous?a. He is black.b. He is tall.c. He looks American.d. All of the above.46. The word malice is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. harmb. visac. residencyd. stereotype(B)Directions:Directions: Read the following excerpt from Smarty Pants: The Stars with Big Brains and answer the questions that follow.Conan O’BrienThere’s no doubt that the late-night talk show host has the gift of the gab. He’s known for poking fun at anyone and everyone in the entertainment industry including himself. Illustrative of his knack for irreverent, quirky humor is the fact that he was a writer and producer for The Simpsons for a couple of seasons before he made a name for himself. Some might feel that his brand of humor is far from intellectual. However, there is no disputing the 50-year-old’s academic credentials. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard with a degree in history in 1985.Natalie PortmanThe Israeli-born actress is the perfect example of how beauty and brains need not be mutually exclusive. In addition to starring in many critically acclaimed films, she is known for her political-activism, supporting causes like same-sex marriage in the U.S. and women’s rights in developing countries. Although she made her big screen debut in 1994 at the tender age of 12, she did not let it affect her education. Like O’Brien, Portman attended Harvard, where she got her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2003 while continuing her work as an actress. Furthermore, Portman is also a polyglot, with fluency in Hebrew, French and Japanese.47. What did Conan O’Brien do before he was famous?a. studyb. drawc. actd. sell48. According to the excerpt, what do Portman and O’Brien have in common?a. They are 50 years old.b. They graduated in the same year.c. They majored in the same subject.d. They studied at the same university.49. Where is Portman originally from?a. Franceb. Japanc. the Middle Eastd. the U.S.50. The word polyglot is closest in meaning, as it is used in the excerpt, to which of the following?a. bilingualb. multilingualc. Jewishd. deaf。
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)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。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 3 – Final Exam A
A. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 12. Each is used one time.1. John D. Rockefeller was a business _______________ who made his fortune from oilinvestments.2. Katy Perry’s song, Roar, has been _______________ named one of the best songs of 2013.3. In order to _______________ some diseases, doctors need to inject people with an antivirus.4. Spiderman is a(n) _______________ character who swings overhead the streets of New Yorkusing his web.5. At the _______________ leading the protest was a politician demanding more money foreducation.6. The song for the commercial was _______________, so I couldn’t get it out of my head all day.7. On the international _______________ scene, the Rockefeller family has donated hundreds ofmillions of dollars for various causes.8. After completing law school and passing the bar exam, you may become a(n)_______________ lawyer.9. When I got back to my car after going to the mall, I realized someone had _______________my door.10. Bruce Banner’s _______________ turns in the Hulk, a large muscular monster who is greenwith anger.11. My name didn’t appear in the final _______________ of the soccer team so that means I amout.12. Adam’s teacher gave him some _______________ and feedback on his writing, so he couldimprove his essay.13. I ______ out of bed in th e middle of the night because I thought I’d heard a strange noise.a. lived throughb. stumbledc. desiredd. stayed14. It was very ______ of me to forget my passport at home when I knew I needed it to leave thecountry.a. daftb. excessivec. morbidd. protracted15. I was late for class, so I ______ some down some toast and a glass of milk.a. stumbledb. commissionedc. stimulatedd. gobbled16. As I entered the haunted house, I thought it was frightening, dark and ______.a. daftb. protractedc. morbidd. prominent17. Professor Black gained ______ after discovering a new and inexpensive power source.a. desireb. prestigec. methodologyd. terrestrial18. The Green family has a small farm, so they ______ the fruit and vegetables they grow.a. live outb. live offc. live downd. live through19. Jasmine couldn’t ______ the fact she had seen her boyfriend with another woman.a. live onb. live outc. live offd. live down20. People who are of Dutch origin come from ______.a. The Netherlandsb. Denmarkc. Argentinad. Brazil21. It ______ so hard last night that the streets were flooded this morning.a. blasted offb. rained downc. broke upd. touched down22. Ten seconds before ______, the rocket blew up on the launch pad.a. giving offb. searching outc. touching downd. blasting off23. In November, 1989 the Berlin wall came ______ as more than a million people rallied forchange.a. coming inb. crashing downc. washing upd. putting out24. The ocean tide ______ just as we could see the moon rising in the evening.a. crashed downb. put outc. swept outd. came inB. Grammar25. The army general was ______ to retreat because he was losing the battle.a. enabledb. causedc. gotd. forced26. The manager ______ her assistant take notes at the annual meeting.a. had himb. hadc. haved. made her27. My dad ______ me study abroad as long as I promised to keep in touch regularly.a. madeb. letc. gotd. had28. Chocolate cake should always be made with high quality chocolate, ______ with the cheapstuff.a. neverb. Xc. only ratherd. opposed to29. Before starting the semester, the teacher ______ some of the class rules with her students.a. goes throughb. going throughc. go throughd. went through30. I ______ out of milk, so I went to 7-11 to buy some more.a. run outb. ran outc. runs outd. running out31. The more ______ the novel, the more ______ I am in it.a. excited/interestingb. exciting /interestedc. exciting/interestingd. excited/interested32. The ______ the TV drama, the ______ I feel.a. slower/sleepierb. slow/sleepyc. slowly/sleepilyd. slowly/sleepier33. The ______ we drive our vehicles, ______ we affect global warming.a. less / lessb. less / lesserc. more / the mored. more / more34. The ______ beat the Spanish in the semi-final game of the World Cup tournament.a. German countryb. Germanyc. Germand. Germans35. Of all the students in this class, Dean is ______.a. brightlyb. brighterc. the brightestd. bright36. The Beatles’ song Twist and Shout from 1960s ______ as a number one song in the 1986.a. coming backb. comes backc. come backd. came back37. Anticipating who will receive the Student of The Year award always ______ me excited.a. getsb. getc. is gettingd. getting38. You can ______ to CNN news every night if you want to practice listening to English.a. tunes inb. tuning inc. tune ind. tuned in39. Gus was ______ by his younger brother in an arm wrestling match.a. beatingb. beat outc. beats outd. beating out40. Most American adults ______ drinking coffee to milk in the morning.a. wouldb. likec. preferd. would rather41. If I have a choice, I ______ visit Canada than the U.S. next summer.a. wouldb. would preferc. preferd. would rather42. On weekends, Robert ______ relaxing at home and watching TV shows.a. likeb. prefersc. would prefer tod. would ratherC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Elon Musk’s Mission to Mars and answer the questions that follow.Elon Musk has a mission, and any time the South African-born entrepreneur sets out to do something, he usually ends up achieving his goal. Musk started out as a tech wiz before he had even hit his teens, designing a video game at the tender age of 12 years old.In 2002, he achieved his major breakthrough into the big time when he sold PayPal, the online payments company that he had cofounded only three years earlier and established the electric car company Tesla the following year. It has taken Tesla the best part of a decade to make it into the black, but Musk firmly believes that, as technologies improve, and prices come down, consumers will embrace his green machines. Although Tesla grabbed most of the headlines in the period after he sold PayPal, Musk had actually set up another major enterprise in 2002. With the establishment of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), Musk revealed to the world that he was setting his sights much higher. In May 2012, SpaceX made history when it became the first privately owned company to successfully dock a spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX sent one of its Dragon capsules up to the ISS with a 400-kilogram payload consisting of food and clothing for the six-man team of astronauts that mans the station. Having dropped off the provisions the Dragon returned to Earth where it was fished out of Pacific waters off the coast of Mexico, three weeks after its departure.43. Which word best describes Elon Musk?a. businesspersonb. astronautc. marketerd. explorer44. According to excerpt, in which industry or industries has he made money?a. softwareb. the Internetc. car designd. All of the above45. What does SpaceX do?a. build space stationsb. design environmentally friendly machinesc. develop space shipsd. create missiles for the military46. The word wiz is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. capsuleb. provisionc. enterprised. talent(B)Directions: Read the following excerpt from James Cameron: Into the Abyss and answer the questions that follow.As the director of the 1989 sci-fi thriller The Abyss, which shows a U.S. submarine sinking to the bottom of the ocean, James Cameron has long shown in an interest in what might lie in the deep blue. Cameron was also responsible for the Oscar-winning movie Titanic, and followed this up in 2003 with the documentary Ghosts of the Abyss, which saw him explore the world’s most famous shipwreck. Two years later, he was underwater again for the documentary Aliens of the Deep, which examined some of the incredible creatures that lurk in the Atlan tic Ocean. Exploring the ocean’s depths is clearly something of an obsession for the Canadian filmmaker.In 2012, Cameron took things a stage further, as he descended to the very bottom of the sea alone in a “vertical torpedo.” As part of a National Geogr aphic expedition, Cameron became the first man to journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean, the deepest point of the world’s oceans. The 11-kilometer descent took two hours and 36 minutes, while the return journey back to the surfac e was a lot quicker at roughly 70 minutes. Using a variety of tools and technology, Cameron’s vehicle – a one-man submarine called the Deepsea Challenger – crawled along the seabed as the director-turned-explorer attempted to collect samples and shoot video footage.47. What is James Cameron most famous for?a. actingb. exploringc. making filmsd. No information is given.48. Which of the following statement is NOT true about James Cameron?a. He found some rare ocean creatures.b. He helped find the real Titanic.c. He was the first to go the furthest down the ocean.d. He went to the Mariana Trench alone.49. What is the Mariana Trench?a. t he Titanic’s resting placeb. an abyss in the Atlantic Oceanc. t he name of Cameron’s submarined. the deepest part of all the oceans50. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to lurk?a. liveb. sinkc. torpedod. shoot。
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Reading Master 3 – Midterm Exam A
A. Vocabulary1. Olivia says she has a(n) ______ with the color pink since she dresses in it every day.a. bondb. crushc. obsessiond. commitment2. The two friends had a(n) ______ agreement to meet at the café every Saturday afternoon.a. crushedb. mutualc. bondd. heightened3. John ______ his best friend’s compliment by telling him that he looked sharp in his tuxedo.a. crushedb. reciprocatedc. obsessedd. bonded4. It was ______ to see the police officers chasing a suspected bank robber on such a busystreet.a. heightenedb. statistical c intimate d. startling5. I ______ my research proposal to my thesis advisor last week, so I hope to hear some feedbackfrom him soon.a. put forwardb. pointed upc. ruled outd. stood by6. The government decided to ______ the possibility of a tax cut since the economy was doingwell.a. drum upb. stand byc. gloss overd. rule out7. ______ is the process that trees and plants use to produce oxygen.a. Photosynthesisb. Anthropoidc. Gillsd. Stamen8. The tenants were ______ from their apartment after failing to pay their rent on time.a. judgedb. civilizedc. legalizedd. evicted9. The bank ______ on the company’s properties because theirs loans were not being regularlypaid.a. squatb. exploitc. foreclosedd. evict10. Sonya ______ an unusual talent for languages and could speak eight of them fluently.a. possessedb. prosecutedc. judgedd. foreclosed11. Black bears will often ______ in caves during their long winter hibernation.a. evictb. possessc. infringe ond. reside12. My English teacher enjoys ______ with her students and often chats with us online.a. utilizingb. interactingc. pointingd. inventing13. Robots of the future will be so ______ that they will be able to perform many tasks such asdriving, cooking or cleaning.a. versatileb. subtlec. instinctived. foreign14. The cake Ryan baked had a(n) ______ vanilla flavor.a. portableb. inventivec. instantd. subtle15. Dad’s most ______ quality is his ability to make small talk with people he doesn’t know.a. interactingb. endearingc. standardd. squillo Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 16 to 23. Each is used one time.16. Since the _______________ of the new college administration, the school has increasedenrollments by 50 percent.17. If you wish to take up meditation you need to have some _______________ in maintainingsilence for short periods.18. As we drove through the Canadian prairies, I realized how flat the _______________ wasbecause we could see for miles and miles.19. The new nightclub has a(n) _______________ design with lots of bright lights and largewindows.20. Next week we will _______________ to camp out in the wilderness with only the most basicequipment and supplies.21. The Mars rovers have made several _______________ discoveries since they beganexploration.22. Tony and Tina had a _______________ discussion about how many guests to invite to theirwedding.23. The seminar was very _______________ but it was interesting and informative.B. Grammar24. The convicted criminal made a threat ______ the judge as he handed down his sentence.a. tob. ofc. withd. on25. I had to take my cousin ______ me to the amusement park because my mom made me.a. onb. overc. tod. with26. Cynthia had a creative solution ______ cutting down her monthly electricity bill.a. withb. forc. ofd. in27. After ______ the kitchen, Rosa decided to make herself a cup of tea.a. cleaned upb. cleaning upc. cleans upd. clean up28. Hardly ever ______ people get to see how electronics are manufactured and distributed.a. doneb. doingc. dod. does29. ______ should I have dated Brian; he was a terrible boyfriend!a. Everb. No soonerc. Hardlyd. Never30. ______ had I sat down to drink coffee when suddenly I heard a loud bang coming from thekitchen.a. Seldomb. No soonerc. Neverd. Not only31. Athletes for the Olympic track and field competition can run faster and jump ______ theaverage person.a. higher thanb. more highc. highd. higher32. I know ______ French, but my friend Karl is more fluent.a. lessb. a littlec. betterd. worse33. Erika is much ______ endearing than her older sister Alysha.a. less thanb. lessc. littled. a little34. Lisa has never been to the U.S., ______?a. has sheb. have shec. is shed. does she35. Wayne should try to study harder for his exams, ______?a. wouldn’t heb. would hec. should hed. shouldn’t he36. My Spanish teacher called on me to ______ the vocabulary list to the entire class.a. read outb. reading outc. reads outd. to read out37. I wish we ______ outside enjoying the sunshine.a. isb. werec. would bed. was38. John wishes all his friends ______ to college in the U.K. just like him.a. could have goneb. could havec. couldd. couldn’t have gone39. I wish you ______ calling me while I’m studying for my exams.a. won’t keepb. wouldn’t be keepingc. wouldn’t keepd. would40. A: “I’ll call you later this afternoon!”B: She said she ______ call me later this afternoon.a. has beenb. toc. shouldd. would41. A: “They’re buying a cake at the bakery.”B: He told me they ______ buying a cake at the bakery.a. will beb. would bec. wered. was42. A: “I hate being stuck in traffic!”B: He ______ hates being stuck in traffic.a. told meb. told to mec. said to med. said that heC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Box Office Bombs and answer the questions that follow.Kevin’s Costly MisstepsThe 1990s were a strange time for Kevin Costner. He enjoyed unparalleled successes followed by major failures. At the beginning of the decade, he won seven Oscars for his epic western, Dances with Wolves, which he starred in and directed. Five years later came Waterworld. Set in an age when the polar ice caps have melted and most of the world is submerged, this fantasy film was the most expensive movie ever made at the time. The odd thing about Waterworld is that, while it is often cited as a film that lost millions of dollars, it actually turned a profit – eventually. Still, it was nominated for four Golden Raspberries – the awards for bad movies – and won two. Two years later, in 1997, Costner did even better (or, rather, worse) by winning a record five Razzies for The Postman.Cat-astrophic FailureThere are some films that are so awful that even their own stars are embarrassed to be associated with them. Catwoman falls into this category. Stepping up to accept her Razzie for worst actress in 2005, Halle Barry thanked the film company for putting her in an appalling movie. “It was just what my career needed,” she added, sarcastically. Berry’s joke was understandable – she had won the Oscar for best actress just four years earlier.43. When did Kevin Costner enjoy the most fame?a. early 90sb. late 90sc. only in 1995d. only in 199744. According to the excerpt how many awards (good or bad) did Costner win in the 90s?a. 7b. 14c. 16d. 1745. How was Halle Barry sarcastic about her Golden Raspberry win?a. She made a joke about the Golden Raspberries.b. She expressed gratitude for her Oscar.c. She expressed appreciation for her role.d. No information is given.46. The word appalling is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. polarb. epicc. embarrassedd. terrible(B)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Communication Breakdown: Major Advertising Failures and answer the questions that follow.Mistaken IdentityWhat brand of batteries do you use in your TV remote control? Without looking, you probably don’t have a clue, right? The battery brand Energizer found out the hard way that a catchy ad campaign doesn’t necessarily translate into a boost to sales when it failed to capitalize on a hugely popular series of commercials starting in the 1980s. At the time, the leading brand was Duracell, which had used a drum-playing rabbit called the Duracell Bunny as its mascot since the early 1970s. Seeing a chance to cash in on the back of this character, Energizer created its own Energizer Bunny which was shown outlasting Duracell’s bunny. There was not much to differentiate Energizer’s rabbit from Duracell’s (they gave him a pair of shades to make him look cooler), but the commercials were a hit with consumers, due in part to the light-hearted mocking of a competitor. The problem was, while everyone recognized the bunny and the campaign, hardly anyone knew which company was behind it. In fact, a study showed that 40 percent of people thought the Energizer ads were for Duracell. Furthermore, despite the popularity of the commercials, Energizer sales actually dropped.47. According to the excerpt what prompted Energizer to create the ads?a. It wanted to create a unique bunny.b. It wanted to make fun of itself.c. It wanted to make fun of its competitor.d. It wanted to create an international campaign.48. What problem or problems did Energizer encounter?a. People loved the ads but hated the product.b. People loved the ads but could recall the product.c. People felt bad that they copied the Duracell bunny.d. People were turned off by the bunny’s shades.49. What did the study mentioned in the excerpt show?a. Sales increased for Duracell.b. Sales declined for Duracell.c. Sales remained steady for Energizer.d. Sales fell for Energizer.50. Which of the following is closest in meaning to mascot?a. representativeb. campaignc. competitord. shades。
大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)自测Reading Master 4_Test Bank_Unit 11
Unit 11War and ConflictA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. The burglars were able to ___________ the house, but not before showing their faces on ahidden camera.2. The Tigers ___________ the Dolphins by a score of 10 to zero.3. Louis Riel made history by leading a(n) ___________ against the Canadian government in therebellion of 1885.4. The streets were ___________ with garbage after the city’s sanitation department went onstrike.5. The Dolphins lost the game because their defence strategy was ___________.6. The farmers plotted to ___________ the king by capturing his castle and demanding their rights.7. After being elected, the politician did a(n) ______ and didn’t keep any of his campaignpromises.a. faceb. lost facec. face offd. about face8. The president decided to ______ and met with protesters to accept their demands.a. face offb. face the musicc. face up tod. face9. The students ______ a plan to surprise their teacher with a retirement party.a. blew upb. wiped outc. built upd. put together10. You can ______ your resume by adding your volunteer activities as practical experience.a. build upb. rain downc. thrash outd. break out11. Western countries have ______ sanctions against nations that conduct nuclear tests.a. surrendered tob. negotiatedc. imposedd. launched12. The scientists ______ a breakthrough in cancer research.a. launchedb. committedc. startedd. achievedB. GrammarDirections: Indicate whether the sentences are transitive (t) or intransitive (i)._____ 13. The professor responded to the question._____ 14. The magician vanished into thin air._____ 15. We were able to catch a Broadway show._____ 16. Grandpa told us a story about his childhood.C. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Hone Your Conflict Resolution Skills and answer the questions that follow.Arguments and conflicts are an unavoidable part of our personal and professional lives, but learning how to cope with these situations is vital.Once you’ve gotten an idea of what makes the other person tick, it’s time to try to come up with a workable solution. In cases where the conflict has arisen from a basicmisunderstanding or a slip of the tongue that has led to someone feeling insulted, this should not be too tricky. Most of the time, a frank and open discussion followed by a straightforward apology should stand you in good stead. Sometimes, though, things can be a little morecomplicated and it may take a more effort to get things back to normal. In situations where people are simply not going to see eye-to-eye, there are a number of strategies to be employed.Firstly: Just face up to the fact that you are never going to be singing from the same song sheet. In other words, you’ll have to agree to disagree. Another option is to try and find some kind of middle ground. Finally, it is always possible to let the person who feels strongestabout their position get their way, but with the understanding that they owe you one laterdown the line.17. According to the excerpt, what should you do if you have a misunderstanding with someone?a. Nothing.b. Wait for the other person to make a move first.c. Tell the person you are sorry.d. Stare at the person until you get what you want.18. What can you do if you can’t compromise with somebody?a. Don’t ever change your opinion.b. Accept that you disagree and carry on normally.c. Don’t accept anything the other person says to you.d. No information is given.19. The TV show Amish in the City is best described by which of the following? Which of thefollowing statements would the writer support?a. You should always be prepared to defend your argument.b. Try to avoid conflicts and people who are argumentative.c. Disagreements are a natural part of life.d. None of the above.20. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the expression down the line?a. in the futureb. see eye-to-eyec. middle groundd. same song sheet。
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）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 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）期中期末试卷ReadingMaster3–MidtermExamA
⼤学英语泛读教程4（第三版）期中期末试卷ReadingMaster3–MidtermExamAA. Vocabulary1. Olivia says she has a(n) ______ with the color pink since she dresses in it every day.a. bondb. crushc. obsessiond. commitment2. The two friends had a(n) ______ agreement to meet at the café every Saturday afternoon.a. crushedb. mutualc. bondd. heightened3. John ______ his best friend’s compliment by telling him that he looked sharp in his tuxedo.a. crushedb. reciprocatedc. obsessedd. bonded4. It was ______ to see the police officers chasing a suspected bank robber on such a busy street.a. heightenedb. statistical c intimate d. startling5. I ______ my research proposal to my thesis advisor last week, so I hope to hear some feedback from him soon.a. put forwardb. pointed upc. ruled outd. stood by6. The government decided to ______ the possibility of a tax cut since the economy was doing well.a. drum upb. stand byc. gloss over7. ______ is the process that trees and plants use to produce oxygen.a. Photosynthesisb. Anthropoidc. Gillsd. Stamen8. The tenants were ______ from their apartment after failing to pay their rent on time.a. judgedb. civilizedc. legalizedd. evicted9. The bank ______ on the company’s properties because theirs loans were not being regularly paid.a. squatb. exploitc. foreclosedd. evict10. Sonya ______ an unusual talent for languages and could speak eight of them fluently.a. possessedb. prosecutedc. judgedd. foreclosed11. Black bears will often ______ in caves during their long winter hibernation.a. evictb. possessc. infringe ond. reside12. My English teacher enjoys ______ with her students and often chats with us online.a. utilizingb. interactingc. pointingd. inventing13. Robots of the future will be so ______ that they will be able to perform many tasks such as driving, cooking or cleaning.a. versatilec. instinctived. foreign14. The cake Ryan baked had a(n) ______ vanilla flavor.a. portableb. inventivec. instantd. subtle15. Dad’s most ______ quality is his ability to make small talk with people he doesn’t know.a. interactingb. endearingc. standardd. squillo Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 16 to 23. Each is used one time.16. Since the _______________ of the new college administration, the school has increased enrollments by 50 percent.17. If you wish to take up meditation you need to have some _______________ in maintaining silence for short periods.18. As we drove through the Canadian prairies, I realized how flat the _______________ was because we could see for miles and miles.19. The new nightclub has a(n) _______________ design with lots of bright lights and large windows.20. Next week we will _______________ to camp out in the wilderness with only the most basic equipment and supplies.21. The Mars rovers have made several _______________ discoveries since they began exploration.22. Tony and Tina had a _______________ discussion about how many guests to invite to their wedding.23. The seminar was very _______________ but it was interesting and informative.B. Grammar24. The convicted criminal made a threat ______ the judge as he handed down his sentence.a. tob. ofc. with25. I had to take my cousin ______ me to the amusement park because my mom made me.a. onb. overc. tod. with26. Cynthia had a creative solution ______ cutting down her monthly electricity bill.a. withb. forc. ofd. in27. After ______ the kitchen, Rosa decided to make herself a cup of tea.a. cleaned upb. cleaning upc. cleans upd. clean up28. Hardly ever ______ people get to see how electronics are manufactured and distributed.a. doneb. doingc. dod. does29. ______ should I have dated Brian; he was a terrible boyfriend!a. Everb. No soonerc. Hardlyd. Never30. ______ had I sat down to drink coffee when suddenly I heard a loud bang coming from the kitchen.a. Seldomb. No soonerc. Neverd. Not only31. Athletes for the Olympic track and field competition can run faster and jump ______ the average person.a. higher thand. higher32. I know ______ French, but my friend Karl is more fluent.a. lessb. a littlec. betterd. worse33. Erika is much ______ endearing than her older sister Alysha.a. less thanb. lessc. littled. a little34. Lisa has never been to the U.S., ______?a. has sheb. have shec. is shed. does she35. Wayne should try to study harder for his exams, ______?a. wouldn’t heb. would hec. should hed. shouldn’t he36. My Spanish teacher called on me to ______ the vocabulary list to the entire class.a. read outb. reading outc. reads outd. to read out37. I wish we ______ outside enjoying the sunshine.a. isb. werec. would bed. was38. John wishes all his friends ______ to college in the U.K. just like him.a. could have goned. couldn’t have gone39. I wish you ______ calling me while I’m studying for my exams.a. won’t keepb. wouldn’t be keepingc. wouldn’t keepd. would40. A: “I’ll call you later this afternoon!”B: She said she ______ call me later this afternoon.a. has beenb. toc. shouldd. would41. A: “They’re buying a cake at the bakery.”B: He told me they ______ buying a cake at the bakery.a. will beb. would bec. wered. was42. A: “I hate being stuck in traffic!”B: He ______ hates being stuck in traffic.a. told meb. told to mec. said to med. said that heC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Box Office Bombs and answer the questions that follow.Kevin’s Costly MisstepsThe 1990s were a strange time for Kevin Costner. He enjoyed unparalleled successes followed by major failures. At the beginning of the decade, he won seven Oscars for his epic western, Dances with Wolves, which he starred in and directed. Five years later came Waterworld. Set in an age when the polar ice caps have melted and most of the world is submerged, this fantasy film was the most expensive movie ever made at the time. The odd thing about Waterworld is that, while it is often cited as a film that lost millions of dollars, it actually turned a profit – eventually. Still, it was nominated for four Golden Raspberries – the awards for bad movies – and won two. Two years later, in 1997, Costner did even better (or, rather, worse) by winning a record five Razzies for The Postman.Cat-astrophic Failureinto this category. Stepping up to accept her Razzie for worst actress in 2005, Halle Barry thanked the film company for putting her in an appalling movie. “It was just what my career needed,” she added, sarcastically. Berry’s joke was understandable – she had won the Oscar for best actress just four years earlier.43. When did Kevin Costner enjoy the most fame?a. early 90sb. late 90sc. only in 1995d. only in 199744. According to the excerpt how many awards (good or bad) did Costner win in the 90s?a. 7b. 14c. 16d. 1745. How was Halle Barry sarcastic about her Golden Raspberry win?a. She made a joke about the Golden Raspberries.b. She expressed gratitude for her Oscar.c. She expressed appreciation for her role.d. No information is given.46. The word appalling is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. polarb. epicc. embarrassedd. terrible(B)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Communication Breakdown: Major Advertising Failures and answer the questions that follow.Mistaken IdentityWhat brand of batteries do you use in your TV remote control? Without looking, you probably don’t have a clue, right? The battery brand Energizer found out the hard way that a catchy ad campaign doesn’t necessarily translate into a boost to sales when it failed to capitalize on a hugely popular series of commercials starting in the 1980s. At the time, the leading brand was Duracell, which had used a drum-playing rabbit called the Duracell Bunny as its mascot since the early 1970s. Seeing a chance to cash in on the back of this character, Energizer created its own Energizer Bunny which was shown outlasting Duracell’s bunny. There was not much to differentiate Energizer’s rabbit from Duracell’s (they gave him a pair of shades to make him look cooler), but the commercials were a hit with consumers, due in part to the light-hearted mocking of a competitor. The problem was, while everyone recognized the bunny and the campaign, hardly anyone knew which company was behind it. In fact, a study showed that 40 percent of people thought the Energizer ads were for Duracell. Furthermore, despite the popularity of the commercials, Energizer sales actually dropped.47. According to the excerpt what prompted Energizer to create the ads?a. It wanted to create a unique bunny.c. It wanted to make fun of its competitor.d. It wanted to create an international campaign.48. What problem or problems did Energizer encounter?a. People loved the ads but hated the product.b. People loved the ads but could recall the product.c. People felt bad that they copied the Duracell bunny.d. People were turned off by the bunny’s shades.49. What did the study mentioned in the excerpt show?a. Sales increased for Duracell.b. Sales declined for Duracell.c. Sales remained steady for Energizer.d. Sales fell for Energizer.50. Which of the following is closest in meaning to mascot?a. representativeb. campaignc. competitord. shades。
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ReadingMaster3–MidtermExamB
A. Vocabulary1.Beyonce as star when she released her first solo album in 2003.a. brokeb. broke intoc. broke outd. broke up2.As I to my new apartment, I felt excited but a little sad to leave my parents.a. settled inb. cleaned upc. put ind. cut off3.I had a new music player and speakers to my car because I love playing loud musicwhen I drive.a. cut offb. moved fromc. fixed upd. put in4.When I realized my home had been, I immediately called the police.a. civilizedb. burglarizedc. infringed ond. foreclosed5.In the summertime, I like to wake up at the of dawn for my morning run.a. break intob. breakc. cut offd. put in6.My brother paid to get the most up-to-date smartphone; he should have waited forprices to go down.a. through the noseb. lip servicec. my wayd. tribute7.As a to the mayor,s years of service, the city council named a park after him.a. lip serviceb. a finec. the billd. tribute8.I will your meeting time with the President for now, but I will notify you if anythingchanges.a. paint overb. pencil inc. cut outd. paper over9.You can use Photoshop to your photographs and make them more presentable.a. pencil inb. put togetherc. rough outd. touch up10.You may an application form for the job from the company,s website.a. print outb. color inc. touch upd. paint over11.The football team was at a point where it could no longer beat their opponent. Point is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. time/placeb. suggestc. reasond. idea12.The buses in this city drive me crazy; they are always.a. running lateb. taking downc. calling ind. cutting out13.It is always a good idea to some notes when attending business seminars.a. call inb. post upc. send outd. take down14.I will you an e-mail just as soon as I get to the office.a. giveb. sendc. maked. incline15.The man a comment in the meeting about staff arriving late to work.a. respondedb. sentc. gaved. made16.The detective made a(n)about the victim,s last known meeting before being found dead in hisapartment.a. messageb. inquiryc. e-maild. advice17.Rita her shiny new engagement ring to all her friends.a. acted outb. got acrossc. put ind. showed off18.Joe had only for a moment, but when he got back home his house had caught fire.a. read outb. stepped outc. showed offd. acted out19.Mrs. Green her point about students being late for class by locking the door.a. showed offb. got acrossc. acted outd. put in20.The airport project was granted a large in order to cover the costs of the new runways.a. budgetb. scriptc. locationd. camera21.We decided to split the cost of our date since we were both college students.a. mutuallyb. obsessivelyc. intimatelyd. necessarily22.I really feel a lot of for students who worry about their grades because I was once astudent as well.a. empathyb. abilityc. cautiouslyd. desire23.At first I was scared to drive a car, but now I have a feel for it. The word feel is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. anticipationb. desirec. cautiond. ability24.It is only natural that friends may if they have not seen each other in a while.a. fall forb. drift apartc. hit ond. ask out25.I saw Shelly Tanya,s ex-boyfriend, but please don,t tell her about it.a. cheating onb. falling forc. splitting upd. hitting on26.After being together for two years, Rachel decided to Brandon because she was goinga.broad to study.a. dumpb. be head over heels withc. go a blind dated. go steadyB. Grammar27.She,ll be on time for the meeting,?a. isn,t sheb. won,t shec. will shed. would she28.We more business at the ice cream shop by offering ten new flavors.a. drummed upb. drum upc. drumming upd. drums up29.“I feel horrible.”He said horrible.a. he feelb. he feltc. I feeld. I felt30.A: I swam across the river last week.f She told me across the river last week.a. she swimsb. she had swumc. had swumd. have swimming31.He wishes he find a job that pays really well.a. wouldb. willc. couldd. can32.If only she done that, mom wouldn,t be angry.a. haven,tb. havec. hadd. hadn,t33.If only you that you were serious about a future with me, I,d marry you.a. showb. would showc. were showingd. shows34.During his six days in the wilderness, Hank was from the world and he even turned offhis cell phone.a. cut offb. cuts offc. cutting offd. cutting35.Andrew is on vacation in England right now and he an amazing time.a. hasb. hadc. been havingd. is having36.As a matter ensuring the safety for all, everyone must pass through a security checkbefore entering the airport, .a. inb. ofc. tod. with37.Carol to graduate from law school, she could get a job as a lawyer.a. Ifb. Werec. Hadd. Was38.I was a compliment by my manager for making a good presentation.a. paidb. paysc. payingd. pay39.I was able a fantastic plan for our upcoming honeymoon in Guam.a. puts togetherb. put togetherc. to put togetherd. putting40.Christine is less than her sister when it comes to art, but she is better with numbers.a. createsb. createc. creativelyd. creative41.I had the holiday in New York because my passport and credit cards were stolen.a. badb. badlyc. worstd. worse42. Sandy takes exercises than me, so I am more fit.a. as regular asb. regularlyc. more regularlyd. less regularlyC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Box Office Bombs and answer the questions that follow.Awful AliensAnother favorite with the Razzies was Battlefield Earth , starring John Travolta. Based on a sci-fi novel by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the religious movement known as Scientology, the film was panned by critics and public alike. Audiences were reported to have erupted with laughter at the hammy acting and absurd storyline. Travolta didn,t see the funny side and continued to defend the movie,s alleged merits, calling it “a great piece of science fiction.” Few people agreed with him, and although the film did not lose as much money as others on this list, it is regularly named as one of the worst of all time.Lone StarHaving a bona fide megastar in your film is no guarantee of success as Disney found out with their recreation of The Lone Ranger . Johnny Depp is one of the world,s most bankable stars, but even he could not save this movie from financial disaster. The exact figure remains unclear, but Disney has estimated that the The Lone Ranger may have lost up to US$190 million following its release in the summer of 2013.43. Who is L. Ron Hubbard?a. a writerc. an actor44. What is Scientology?a. a movie titlec. a religion 45. Why does the writer call Johnny Depp a bankable star?a. He is very rich and guarantees his films.b. He ruined the movie by acting poorly.c. It,s thought his movies will avoid financial trouble.d. It,s thought his movies might cause financial difficulties.46. The word merits is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. releasesb. hammy actingc. exact figuresd. positive pointsb. a director d. a critic b. a book title d. None of the above.(B)Directions：Read the following excerpt from Communication Breakdown: Major Advertising Failures and answer the questions that follow.Dogged by FailureThe Mexican-style restaurant chain Taco Bell is a giant in the North American fast food industry. However, its status as one of the most popular brands did not prevent it from suffering a double whammy in a disastrous marketing drive that began in 1997. The campaign centered around a series of commercials featuring a cutesy Spanish-speaking chihuahua whose catchphrase was “Yo quiero Taco Bell(I want Taco Bell).” The line was soon being repeated nationwide, but Taco Bell's products did not see a corresponding increase in popularity. In fact, sales dropped by six percent and the dog commercials were shelved in 2000. Taco Bell,s then CEO also got the boot. To make matters worse, Taco Bell lost a lawsuit in 2003 against two men who claimed the company had stolen the idea for a Spanish-speaking dog from them. A court found in their favor and Taco Bell was forced to stump up US$42 million in damages.47.According to the excerpt who came up with the idea of a Spanish-speaking chihuahua?a. Taco Bell employeesb. Taco Bell,s CEOc. Two mend. No information is given.48.Why did the campaign fail?a. People hated the chihuahua.b. Sales fell short of expectations.c. The public disliked the CEO.d. Experts showed that people don,t like tacos.49.What is the double whammy mentioned in the excerpt?a.The popular catchphrase and the lawsuit.b.The 6% sales increase and popular catchphrase.c.The CEO getting booted and sales decline.d.Low customer response and a lawsuit.50.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the expression stump up?a. come up withb. prevent fromc. in favord. get shelved。
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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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.。