大学英语2期末考试

1．By then our experiment had reached ___ A ____ stage.A. a profoundB.an ultimateC.a perpetualD.a very important2．The boy ' s bad behavior at school ___D _______ his parents as well as his teachers.A.sat onB.handledC.worryD.bothered3．She promised to give me whatever help I __B __ .A.will needB.would needC.had neededD.was needing4．He jumped onto the train just as it was pulling ___C___.A.outB.fromC.awayD.off5．It ' s no use thinking too much about one ' s ___C _____ youth.A.loseB.to loseC.lostD.losing6．The old couple decided to move out of town to a quiet ___B___ , where they had spent several years immediately after their marriage.A.spaceB.suburbC.neighborhoodD.area7．If I had __C__ in business, I might be a very wealthy man today.A.doneB.goneC.stayedD.stopped8．Henry is very talkative, while his twin brother is a man of __A __ words.A.fewB.a fewC.littleD.a little9．Though the job requires a great deal of effort, the __D ___ is quite lowA.protestB.salaryC.advertiseD.incompetent10．Born into a rich family, he has no idea of ___B_ to be a poor manA.what 'sB.what it ' s likeC.it feelsD.how feel11．Unfortunately, the hat you had just bought was no longer _A_ fashion.A.inB.forC.uponD.to12．If you want him to __C__ you the money, you have to prove that you will be able to give it backA.giveB.lentC.lendD.borrow13 ．Going ___C__ sleep for a long time makes me feel very tired.A.withB.withinC.withoutD.no14 ．The boss raised everyone 's ___D__last year.A.moneyB.spendC.paymentD.salary15．Let ' s hang up some paintings on these ___A ___ walls.A.bareB.emptyC.blankD.vacant16 ．A good hunting dog is ___D___ every sound and movement in the field. A.pass on B.live onC.shrug offD.alert to17 ．While it may be more convenient to ___B___ a car, it is also expensive and troublesome at times.A.ownedB.possessC.hadD.owning18．Consumers should do ___D__ than simply complain about the poor quality of goods.A.much lessB.some moreC.far lessD.far more19．Jane' s dress is similar in design __B__ her sister ' s.A.withB.likeC.toD.as20．A plate dropped from her fingers and __B ___ into pieces on the kitchen floorA.hazardB. crashC.gave offD.smashed21 ．We saw the ship emerge in the distance. We could even see its mast, which _ stuck __up about three meters at its head.22．Is the elephant the biggest land animal in existence_ today?1．A man of words and not of deeds is ___A ___ a garden full of weedsA.likeB.asC.seemD.similar2．When the clouds moved in, the moon was no longer __A__ sight.A.inB.forC.onD.to3．If you go on doing that kind of thing you ' ll __B___ in prison.e toB.end upC.bring backD.catch hold of4．Though the job requires a great deal of effort, the ___D_ is quite lowA.protestB.salaryC.advertiseD.incompetent5．Unfortunately, the hat you had just bought was no longer __A__ fashion.A.inB.forC.uponD.to6．I ' m not at all __D__ with the service at the restaurant. A.satisfy B.satisfyingC.satisfactoryD.satisfied7．On the __B__ night, he had promised not to say a word, but the next day, the whole class knew the secret.A.followingB.previousC.nextD.other8．His _B_ income is $36,000; that is to say, he earns $3,000 a month. A.year B.annualC.monthlyD.total9．It ' s no use thinking too much about one ' s ___C___ youth.A.loseB.to loseC.lostD.losing10 ．They have developed techniques which are___D__ to those used in most factories.A.more talentedB.betterC.greaterD.superior11．The time-table says that the plane __B_ off at 8:30 every morning.A.tookB.takesC.is takingD.had taken12．A company may __C__ its products by mean of newspapers, magazines, television or even skywriting.A.protestB.salaryC.advertiseD.incompetent13．Man must stop _C__ the earth ' s atmosphere.A.fillingB.emittingC.pollutingD.wasting14 ．_A___ it is you ' ve found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to.A.ThatB.WhatC.WhateverD.However 15．Let's hang up some paintings on these ___A__ walls.A.bareB.emptyC.blankD.vacant16 ．The British naturalist went all the way to India so that he could __ B__ first-handA.findB.getC.searchD.learn17．If you give up music, you 'll waste your _C_A.deviseB.academicC.talentD.register 18．Don't __C___ to let me know if there is anything I can do for you. A.reject B.preventC.hesitateD.refuse19．You' ll cut yourself if you walk around in __C__ feet.A.emptyB.bareC.nakedD.clean20．He talked in detail about the ___C___ of setting up an experimental school inwhich each child works at his or her own paceA.easeB.suitabilityC.practicabilityD.possibility21 ．She has gone out of her way to help me. At least I _ owe__ her my thanks.22．_ Actions_ speak louder than words.23．No one is denying now that smoking is a __ hazard __ to health.23 ．All that sleepless night I replayed the moment those black gloves came up to the car___1___. How long did the whole thing ___2___? Three minutes, five, eight? No___3___ how many hours of my life I may spend reliving it, I know there is no way to ___4___ for the next time --- no intelligent response to a gun. The fat cop was right: There ' s ___5___ luck. The next time I might ___6___ up dead.And I ' m sure there will be a ___7___ time. It can happen anywhere, anytime, to___8___. Security is an illusion; there is no safety in ___9___ or in guns. Guns make some people feel safe and some people feel strong, but they ' re ___10___ themselves.答案：1. window2. last3. matter4. prepare5. only6. end7. next8. anyone9. locks 10. fool24．You should not _ resent criticism. It will only do you good if you learn to take it wisely.25．The Yangtze River __ widens as it flows further east.1．Beth _____ California in 1981 and ______ in Texas ever since.A.left …workedB. has left …has workedC. left … has workedD. has left …worked答案:C2．Though the job requires a great deal of effort, the _D__ is quite lowA.protestB.salaryC.advertiseD.incompetent3．You'll cut yourself if you walk around in __C__ feet.A.emptyB.bareC.nakedD.clean4．The team really looks good tonight because the coach had them ___D__ every night this weekA.practiceB.to practiceC.practicedD.practicing5．They have invented a new __A_ of washing machine.A.typeB.indicateC.originalD.proceed6．Most westerners coming to China are curious _A__ Chinese culture.A.aboutB.ofC.onD.for7．In spite of the hard winter, the roses in our garden are still __A___A.alikeB.aliveC.asleepD.awake8．A plate dropped from her fingers and __B_ into pieces on the kitchen floorA.hazardB. crashC.gave offD.smashed9．A company may __C___ its products by mean of newspapers, magazines,television or even skywriting.A.protestB.salaryC.advertiseD.incompetent10．Man must stop __C__ the earth ' s atmosphere.A.fillingB.emittingC.pollutingD.wasting11．The bridge club ___A__ his application for membership.A.refused to considerB.refused to useC.refused to giveD.refused to believe12 ．第17 题5 / 19They are tearing __B__ these old houses to put up a new shopping center. A.away B.down C.up D.off13 ．The market was full of salted fish, ___A___ the worst smell that you can imagineA.sending upB.sending offC.sending ouD.sending down14 ．He jumped onto the train just as it was pulling __C__.A.outB.fromC.awayD.off15．They have developed techniques which are__D__ to those used in most factories. A.more talented B.betterC.greaterD.superior16．Larry said it was __C__ that made his father ill.A.overeatB.overloadC.overworkD.overpopulation17．The British naturalist went all the way to India so that he could__B___ first-hand A.find B.get C.searchD.learn18 ．She can __D_ sing well; she is also a good dancer.A.moreB.more justC.onlyD.more than just19 ．It took Jane a whole hour to __D___ this problemA.work atB.work onC.work overD.work out20．It was because the applicant was too conceited __B__ he failed in the interview.A.thatB.so thatC.soD.thereforeI. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1. You should not reject criticism. It will only do you good if you learn to take it wisely.2. Conflicting_ interests drew the two friends apart.3. George Washington appointed Thomas Jefferson to be his secretary of state.4. Is the elephant the biggest land animal in existing today?5. Action speak louder than words.6. She has gone out of her way to help me. At least I owe her my thanks.7. I was brought up to think that a person should not _hesitate to speak thetruth.8. Since he is unable to obtain financial support, going to college remains adream for him.9. The Yangtze River widens as it flows further east.10. There is a faint smell of gas. Let ' s open the windows.II. For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appropriate one.11. They have invented a new type of washing machine.12. Does it __ cost a lot to have the recorder repaired?13. A plate dropped from her fingers and smashed _ into pieces on the kitchen floor.14. You ' ll cut yourself if you walk around in bare feet.15. Shouts of protest sprang up _ from the angry crowd.16. The man ' s eyes widened with fear when he saw the robber ' s gun.17. The two brothers are only alike in appearance.18. In spite of the hard winter, the roses in our garden are still alive19. I don ' t want toinfluence you. You must act on your own judgment.20. Though the job requires a great deal of effort, the salary is quite low.21. Susan wants to know whether the measures have been agreed with .22. It was because the applicant was too conceited that he failed in the interview.23、I am afraid I won ' t have any influence over my 18-year-old daughter since hermind is made up.24 、The team really looks good tonight because the coach had them practice everynight this week.23. Excuse me, but it is time to have your temperature taken .24. Jane' s dress is similar in design to her sister ' s.25. Whatever it is you ' ve found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to.Consumers should do far more than simply complain about the poor quality of goods.26、Frank had worked for two years to be a carpenter, but found his progress unsatisfactory and discouraging27、Beth left California in 1981 and has worked in Texas ever since.III. Complete the Dialogues with the Best Choice:31 、---- Would you mind closing the window? Of course not32. --- What can I do for you? A pound of meat, please33. I ' m afraid I ' ve lost your English bo-o--k-. Don' t worry about it34. --- What' s your mother? --- She is a teacher35. --- Would you like something to drink? --- Yes, please36. - How is everything?--- Very well, thank you37. - Happy birthday to you, Tom! --- Thank you38. - Let me introduce myself.--- What a pleasure39. Can I help you? I ' d like to buy a pen40. What' s the matter with you? I feel rather tiredIII. Reading comprehension.Passage 1While I was waiting to enter university, I saw advertised in a local newspaper a teaching post at a school in a suburb of London about ten miles from where I lived. Being very short of money and wanting to do something useful, I applied, fearing as I do so, that without a degree and with no experience in teaching my chances of getting the job were slim.However, three days later a letter arrived, asking me to go to Croydon for an interview. It proved an awkward journey: a train to Croydon station; a ten-minute bus ride and then a walk of at least a quarter of a mile. As a result I arrived on a hot June morning too depressed to feel nervous.The school was a red brick house with big windows. The front garden was a gravel square; four evergreen shrubs stood at each corner, where they struggled to survive the dust and fumes from a busy main road.It was clearly the headmaster himself that opened the door. He was short and fat. He had a sandy-colored moustache, a wrinkled forehead and hardly any hair.He looked at me with an air of surprised disapproval, as a colonel might look at a private whose bootlaces were undone. “ Ah yehse, gr ”unted. “ You 'd better come inside.The narrow, sunless hall smelled unpleasantly of stale cabbage; the walls were dirty with ink marks; it was all silent. His study, judging by the crumbs on the carpet, was also his dining- room. “You 'd better sit down, ” he said, and proceeded to ask me a number of questions: what subjects I had taken in my General SchoolCertificate; how old I was; what games I played; then fixing me suddenly with his bloodshot eyes, he asked me whether I thought games were a vital p art of a boy 's education. I mumbled something about not attaching too much importance to them. He grunted. I had said the wrong thing. The headmaster and I obviously had very little in common.41. The author applied for the teaching post because he _C .a) needed money and wanted to do something useful42. When the author applied for the job, he thought that ____ B __ .a) he had little hope of getting it43. When the author arrived at the school for the in terview, he felt ___ D __ .a) very low in spirits44.The headmaster looked at the author disapprovi ngly _____ A ______ .a)as an officer might look at a carelessly dressed soldier 45. The author thought that the headmaster used his study as a dining-room because it _ B . a) had bits of bread on the carpetMy mind went numb when I saw the gun pointing against the car window as we pulled out of the garage: This can 't be happening to me. Then I felt the gun, cold, againstmy head, and I heard my friend Jeremy saying, “What do you want? Take my wallet, at the time Ithought of nothing.I remember being vaguely annoyed when the gunman pulled me from the car by the hair. I remember the walk to the house ------------------------------- Jeremy, me, the two men with two guns. Iremember the fear and anger in the gunmen 's voices because Jeremy was being slow,and I was wondering why he was being so slow. I did not realize that Jeremy had thrown the keys into the shrubbery. But I remember the sound of the gun hitting Jeremy and the feeling as the man who had hold of my hair released me. And I remember the split second when Ibut eadrealized he was looking at Jeremy, and I remember wondering how far I could run before he pulled the trigger. But I was already running, and upon reaching the car across the street, I didn ' t crouch behind it but screamed instead.I remember thinking there was something absurdly melodramatic about screaming“ Help, help! ” at eight o ' clock on a Tuesday evening in December and changing my plea to the more specific “ Help, let me in, please let me in! ” But the houses were cold, closed, unfriendly, and I ran on until I heard Jeremy ' s screams behind me announcing that our attackers had fled.The neighbors who had not opened their doors to us came out with baseball bats and helped Jeremy find his glasses and keys. In a group they were very brave. We waited for the cops to come until someone said to someone else that the noodles were cold, and I said politely, “ Please go and eat. We ' re O.K. ”I was happy to see them go. They had been talking of stiffer sentences for criminals, of bringing back the death penalty and how the President is going to clean up the country. I was thinking, they could be saying all of this over my dead body, and I still feel that stiffer sen tences wouldn ' t change a thing. In a rush all the rage I should have felt for my attackers was directed against these contented people standing in front of their warm, cozy homes talking about all the guns they were going to buy. What good would guns have been to Jeremy and me?46. When the writer saw the gun poin ti ng aga inst the car win dow, C __a) she lost consciousness.47. When the gunman pulled her from the car by her hair, ___ B _____a) the writer felt somewhat angry.48. The writer changed her plea to a more specific one because she realized thegeneral call for help _____ C ________a) would sound foolish and unreal.49. When the author called for help, the neighbors didn 't come out immediately because __D _a) they were scared.50. The author was happy to see the n eighbors go because _____ D ____a) she wanted to be left alone with Jeremy to get over the shock.Passage 3You go shopping for a new refrigerator, and you ' re on a b手头拮据）.Are yousure that the best buy is “ the fridge with the lowest sales price ” ? Not necessarily. When you buy the lowest-priced refrigerator, you may end up spending more than if you buy a more expensive one. The reason is that the cost of owning a home appliance consists of three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and the cost to operate it.To figure out how much you ' ll spend over the lifetime of the appliance, you have to look at all these costs. The appliance with the lowest purchase price, or even the best repair record, isn ' t necessarily the one that costs the least to operate.Suppose you ' re in the market for a new refrigerator. Different models of refrigerators with the same capacity can vary dramatically in the amount of electricity they use. For example, the annual electricity consumption varies from a low of about 600kilowatt-hours a year to a high of more than 800 kilowatt-hours a year. That means the annual cost to operate refrigerators can range from about $50 to $80. A $30 difference in annual operating costs might not sound like much, but remember that you will enjoy these savings year after year for the life of the appliance otherwise. As a result, you may actually save money by purchasing the more expensive, more energy-efficient model.51. the cost of owning an applia nee may in elude _ D _______ .a. both A and C52. Annual cost for running a refrigerator may reach _ C __.e. from $50 to $ 8053. Which of the followi ng is NOT true accord ing to the passage? Aa. A more expensive appliance saves you more money.54. What are en ergy efficie nt applia nces? Bb. Those with a low energy consumption.55. What can be a conclusion from the passage? Dd. To buy an expensive but energy-saving appliance can be the choice.V. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.56. It is obviously his young assistant who is running the book store. 很明显是他的年轻助理在打理这家书店57. She got a post as a cashier at a local bank. But she was soon fired because she proved to be incompetent.她在本地银行得到一个做出纳员的职位，但是由于她不能胜任，很快就被解雇了。