大学英语泛读教程2(第三版)Reading Master 2_Final Exam B

A. Vocabulary
Directions: Choose the correct phrasal verb to compete the sentences. Each is used only one time.
1. The winner of the singing contest ______ to collect her prize on the stage.
2. At our annual meeting very few people ______ any new ideas.
3. The skydivers ______ the plane one by one to avoid any accidents.
4. My dad ______ drinking because his doctor told him he needed to be in better shape.
5. I was going to try jumping off the high diving board at our swimming pool but ______ at the last second.
6. Batman ______ his attackers by fighting them with his acrobatic skills.
7. The archaeologists ______ what they believed to be the ancient remains of an unknown king. Directions: Choose a word from the box to complete the sentences below. Each is used only one time.
8. My dream about my dog was so ______ I could almost smell his fur.
9. ______ drinking is considered to be very bad for one’s health.
10. The ______ of most fables is that they teach us some sort of moral at the end of each story.
11. Mars is said to be ______ because of its harsh environment.
12. According to the ______ of this meeting, we first need to discuss how to cut costs.
13. The circus performer completed the ______ of placing his head in a lion’s mouth.
14. The surgeon mentioned that the operation, while ______, was not impossible.
15. In the1980s, there was a dance ______ called the chicken dance which everyone loved.
B. Grammar
16. This juice is too sweet so it should be ______.
a. water down
b. watered down
c. watering down
d. waters down
17. Indian curry is a little ______ spicy for my taste and I try to avoid it.
a. so
b. such
c. too
d. enough
18. My roommate’s dirty laundry was ______ our apartment so I washed it for her.
a. stink up
b. stinks up
c. stunk up
d. stinking up
19. When I was a teenager I had major ______ with my favorite singer so I collected all his
pictures.
a. obsession
b. obsess
c. obsesses
d. obsessing
20. It is ______ good day today for a picnic.
a. quite
b. reasonable
c. absolutely
d. a rather
21. The car show this year was so ______ unimpressive that I went home early.
a. utter
b. utterance
c. utterly
d. uttering
22. The storm was so ______ powerful that many people were without electricity for days.
a. little
b. reasonably
c. wonderfully
d. devastatingly
23. ______ I graduate from university I have to start looking for a serious job.
a. While
b. As soon
c. Once
d. Until
24. I can’t drive a motorcycle _______ I have passed the driving examination.
a. when
b. until
c. while
d. by the time
25. ______ that the job was much too stressful for her, Celia decided to quit.
a. Feel
b. Feels
c. Felt
d. Feeling
26. ______ had a successful 20-year career in law, Mr. Brown retired.
a. Have
b. Has
c. Having
d. Been
27. Although video games are ______ for teenagers, many adults still enjoy playing them.
a. intend
b. intends
c. intended
d. intending
28. The memory stick ______ into place on the left side of my laptop.
a. click
b. clicks
c. clicked
d. clicking Directions: Change the sentences to their reduced relative clauses by crossing out the unnecessary words.
29. The dolphins that are being fed right now were born at this aquarium.
30. Anyone who is interested in joining the soccer club should come to the meeting this afternoon.
C. Reading Comprehension
(A)
Directions: Read the excerpt from Parkour: The Spirit of Freedom in Unit 8 of the textbook and answer the questions that follow.
31. Which statement would David Belle likely agree with?
a. There’s too much competition in sports.
b. There’s not enough competition in sports.
c. Sports are all boring.
d. Sports should be played freely and in teams.
32. Which of these statements is not true about Raymond Belle?
a. He was in the military.
b. He was disillusioned about sports.
c. He developed his own training.
d. He was influenced by others.
33. According to the passage, why did Raymond Belle have to depend on himself?
a. He had to take care of his son alone.
b. He had many fights in the army.
c. He was abandoned by his parents.
d. All of the abov
e.
34. Which of these exercises would Belle least likely do?
a. stretching
b. walking
c. weight lifting
d. sit-ups
35. Which of the following closest in meaning to the word intrigued?
a. interested
b. prepared
c. pioneered
d. included
Directions: Read the excerpt from Hard Core: How to Work Your Essential Muscles in Unit 10 of the textbook and answer the questions that follow.
36. According to the passage, which is not included in your core muscles?
a. abdominals
b. hips
c. chest
d. neck
37. Why does the writer mention that a gym membership is not needed?
a. Core muscle exercises don’t require equipment.
b. Core muscle exercises don’t require indoor space.
c. Memberships are too expensive.
d. Memberships are not availabl
e.
38. According to the passage, what does exercising your core muscles help with?
a. increased appetite
b. good stance
c. weight loss
d. better flexibility
39. What does the writer offer as a challenge when planking?
a. lift a hand
b. arch your back
c. lift a foot
d. hold the position for 10 seconds
40. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word version?
a. posture
b. core
c. position
d. variation
Directions: Read the excerpt from Underrated Cities in Unit 11 of the textbook and answer the questions that follow.
41. According to the passage, what was Nara once known for?
a. Being bigger than Kyoto
b. Being safe
c. Being traditional
d. Being a capital city
42. According to the passage, what is one advantage of Nara over Kyoto?
a. There are more traditional hotels.
b. There are fewer crowds.
c. You can get a glass of sake.
d. It is closer to Tokyo.
43. According to the passage, when did Montenegro come into existence?
a. in 1166
b. in 2006
c. 130 years ago
d. No one knows.
44. According to the passage, what is unique about Kotor?
a. It is close to Dubrovnik.
b. It is a medieval town.
c. It is a World Heritage Site.
d. All of the abov
e.
45. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word enchanting?
a. deserving
b. towering
c. beautiful
d. raucous
Directions: Read the excerpt from Wish You Were Here in the Review 4 section of the textbook and answer the questions that follow.
46. According to the writer, where will he or she be when you read this e-mail message?
a. on a beach
b. on a bus
c. in Haputale
d. in a small town
47. What can we infer about the weather in Sri Lanka?
a. It varies from each location.
b. It is hot everywhere.
c. It is cold only in winter.
d. It is dry in the mountains.
48. Why did the writer miss the train to Haputale?
a. He stayed out late the night before.
b. His alarm clock didn’t work.
c. The train schedule was wrong.
d. He went to the wrong station.
49. What did the writer try on the train ride?
a. fresh water
b. some candy
c. his own provisions
d. a drink
50. Which of the following is closest in meaning to scorching?
a. a little warm
b. somewhat hot
c. hot
d. extremely hot。