大学英语泛读教程3期末考试试卷及答案– Final Exam B

A. Vocabulary
1. In the 17th century, Galileo made the sound argument about the Earth revolving around our sun.
The word sound is closest in meaning to which of the following?
a. catchy
b. noisy
c. deep
d. valid
2. The creaking sound from the wood floor made us all a little frightened. The word sound is
closest in meaning to which of the following?
a. thorough
b. noise
c. practical
d. solid
3. Linda ______ a song during choir practice which showed off her natural ability.
a. sold out
b. belted out
c. tuned out
d. tuned in
4. Our school play was so popular with the parents that it ______ the first few nights.
a. sold out
b. put out
c. tuned out
d. beat out
5. I felt spent after running around doing errands all day. The word spent is closest in meaning to
which of the following?
a. used
b. wasted
c. excited
d. exhausted
6. Greg spent a great deal of time choosing a diamond ring for his girlfriend before proposing.
The word spent is closest in meaning to which of the following?
a. wasted
b. took
c. monetized
d. stayed
7. I ______ all my stocks because my financial advisor told me the market was unstable.
a. sold out
b. cashed in
c. tuned out
d. tuned in
8. Betty ______ her birthday party because she had a family emergency.
a. called off
b. ran out
c. put in
d. cashed in
9. The company showed interest in my application but I’ve not heard back from then yet. The
word interest is closest in meaning to which of the following?
a. stake
b. persuasion
c. charge
d. desire
10. The interest I pay on my house is high, so I might sell it. The word interest is closest in
meaning to which of the following?
a. charge
b. desire
c. stake
d. persuade
11. Edward likes to ______ the international news, so he always watches CNN.
a. come in
b. keep up with
c. die out
d. fall out of
12. I decided to ______ art lesson since I really enjoy drawing and painting things.
a. come back
b. fall out of
c. come out
d. take up
13. The Harry Potter books are ______ now; I wonder what J.K. Rowling will write next.
a. yesterday’s news
b. all the rage
c. bucking the trend
d. taking the world by storm
14. The highway project was ______ by months because it needed the community’s approval.
a. dented
b. eradicated
c. protracted
d. stumbled Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 15 to 24. Each is used one tim
e.
15. The professor’s _______________ for the experiment was uncomplicated and easy to follow
for students.
16. Doctors warn that _______________ eating and drinking may lead to weight gain.
17. The _______________ of the old aircraft caused army officials to ground it indefinitely.
18. The little boy saw the _______________ candy inside the shop and cried to his mother to let
him have some.
19. If you _______________ your fries in ketchup, you’ll experience a yummy taste.
20. After losing her job, Nancy _______________ her career goals and decided to go back to
school.
21. The company president _______________ an artist to paint his portrait which was to be hung
at the building’s entrance.
22. In order to _______________ the children’s learni ng, the kindergarten teacher used colorful
pictures in class.
23. Jack started his taxi company with only three cars in his _______________.
24. After crashing his bicycle on the path, Mike suffered from _______________ cuts and bruises.
B. Grammar
25. Professor Fields, an experienced doctor, ______ will treat more than a hundred patients a day
on average.
a. which
b. that
c. who
d. X
26. Sean, ______ is my trainer, will help me to feel my best when I work out.
a. X
b. who
c. that
d. which
27. Yoga, ______ is good exercise, is also a great way to practice breathing and concentration.
a. who
b. which
c. X
d. that
28. ______ are known for their tasty cheeses and exquisite wines.
a. The French
b. French
c. France
d. A French person
29. ______ sushi, also known as raw fish, is said to have originated in the 8th century.
a. Japan
b. Japanese
c. The Japanese
d. A Japanese
30. The teacher said we should study hard for the final exam since it is worth 50%, and I think
______.
a. also
b. the same
c. too
d. same
31. The less sugar you include in your diet, the ______ you will become.
a. more
b. healthy
c. healthier
d. less healthy
32. The more people that come to our Halloween party, the ______!
a. merry
b. merriest
c. more
d. merrier
33. The ______ I stay in bed in the morning, the ______ I become.
a. longer / harder
b. longer / lazier
c. more / greater
d. less / bigger
34. I would rather ______ than run around the school’s track.
a. to swim
b. go swimming
c. goes swimming
d. swims
35. I ______ eating pasta better than rice.
a. enjoy
b. prefers
c. prefer to
d. would rather
36. When went to Europe last year, I lost my credit cards so I had to ______ only a few dollars for
the rest of my trip.
a. lived off
b. lives off
c. live off
d. living off
37. Have you sent everyone the wedding invitations? What is the indirect object of this question?
a. the party invitations
b. sent
c. you
d. everyone
38. Blue cheese ______ a strong but delicious odor.
a. give
b. giving off
c. gives off
d. give off
39. The space shuttle Atlantis ______ for its final mission in July, 2011.
a. touching down
b. touches down
c. touch down
d. touched down
40. Someone handed Cindy a drink at the party. What is the indirect object of this sentence?
a. Cindy
b. Someone
c. a drink
d. the party
41. The soldiers gave a salute to the President. What is the direct object of this sentence?
a. The soldiers
b. a salute
c. the President
d. gave
42. The teacher gave the students a warning to be quiet. What is the indirect object of this
sentence?
a. The teacher
b. the students
c. a warning
d. quiet。