三、阅读理解
短文理解1:
1. What should you do at a party in England? Here are some suggestions.
You are late.
You should telephone the party-givers, and explain the situation and tell them when you will arrive. This is important if it is a small party.
What should I bring?
When the invitations to a party say ―Please bring a bottle‖, you should take a bottle of wine or some beer. At a dinner party you should also take something. You can take a bottle of wine. You can also bring some flowers or some chocolates to a party.
At a party
You should introduce yourself to new people in the group. You should avoid personal questions about family until you know them better. Good topics of conversation are films, books, television programmes, holidays, jobs, the town you are in, etc. You shouldn‘t drink too much! And never get drunk.
What do I do when I leave?
You should say ―Thank you‖ to the hosts and say ―It was a lovely party. I really enjoyed myself‖. And then you should go back to people you talked to and say ―It was very nice to meet you‖.
1. ―Party-givers‖ means _____B___ in this passage.
a. people at a party
b. hosts of a party
c. people late for a party
2. You should bring _____A___ to a dinner party.
a. chocolates or wine
b. neither chocolates nor wine
c. your favorite food
3. You should not talk about ___C___ with new people.
a. the town you are in
b. television programmes
c. personal questions about family
4. The good translation of the sentence ―Never get drunk‖ is
__A__
a. 千万别喝醉。
b. 你从来没喝醉过。
c. 你不会喝醉。
5. You say ―It was very nice to meet you‖ when you ____B_
a. meet other guests
b. leave other guests
c. meet your hosts 阅读2.Weather Forecast After yesterday‘s fine sunny weather in Wales, today will feel much more like a November day. Very strong winds will bring rain to Scotland and England in the morning. These winds will die away(减弱)during the afternoon. Wales will have a dry day today. In the south east, temperatures will be higher than normal. The evening will be cold with fog in many places in the
south-west, but temperatures will not be low enough for ice to form.
Tomorrow will be a windy day with rain everywhere until around noon. In the afternoon, the rain will clear from the
south-west, bringing fine weather to all parts by the evening. There may be some sun in the south-east of England. But temperatures will be low, and the winds may bring some snow anywhere in the north and west before morning.
1. Yesterday it was sunny in __________B_______.
a. England
b. Wales
c. Scotland
2. This morning it will be very windy in ______A_______.
a. Scotland.
b. Ireland
c. Wales
3. This evening it will be ____C_______in the south west.
a. windy.
b. rainy
c. foggy
4. Tomorrow it will stop raining first in the _____C_________.
a. south-east
b. north-west
c. south-west
5.Tomorrow evening there may be some sun in the _____A__
a. south-east.
b. north-west
c. south-west
阅读3.
Hi Joe, How are you? I‘m sitting on the balcony of my hotel. I am looking at Hyde Park in London and I am thinking about my life here. I am having a wonderful time. I like my job – it is very interesting, and my colleagues are great. I love London –it‘s busy, noisy, crowded and exciting. The cinemas, theatres, pubs and restaurants are really nice, –but they‘re too expensive! I think the people in London are very friendly (surprise!) and I‘ve got some new friends.
What‘s the weather like in Shanghai? Is it raining? Here it‘s lovely! It isn‘t foggy! The sun is shining and the birds are singing. It‘s very warm. (Surprise, surprise!)
And it is my birthday today.
But I am missing you all in Shanghai. COME AND VISIT! Love,
Xiaoyan
1. What does Xiaoyan stay in London for? B
A. She is having a holiday.
B. She is working.
C. She is visiting some of her colleagues.
2. What are Xiaoyan‘s London colleagues like? C
A. They are very important.
B. They are very serious.
C. They are very nice.
3. What does Xiaoyan think of London? C
A. She thinks it is relaxed.
B. She thinks it is cheap.
C. She thinks it is exciting.
4. What does Xiaoyan think of people in London? B
A. She thinks they are interesting.
B. She thinks they are friendly.
C. She thinks they are surprising.
5. What‘s the weather like in London when Xiaoyan is writing this letter A
A. It is warm.
B. It is foggy.
C. It is cloudy.
阅读4.
Let me tell you about my new job. It‘s great. I work for Centre Company. They have an office in London. I am the Deputy Marketing Manager. I am in charge of newspaper advertisements. Currently I am writing advertisements for the local newspapers, and I am visiting our customers to introduce myself.
I like working here, but I don‘t like traveling by tube. It‘s too busy! We start work at nine o‘clock. There are some very nice colleagues, and I often eat lunch with them in the canteen. Lunch is from one o‘clock to two o‘clock. Then I finish work at 6 o‘clock. My brother works near my office. He is in insurance, and sometimes we have a drink in the pub in the evening ---but at the moment he is having a holiday in Scotland.
1. The writer _____B___ new job.
a. doesn‘t like his
b. likes his
c. is looking for a
2. The writer works in ____B_____.
a. insurance
b. marketing
c. computers
3. The writer works for about _____A____ on weekdays.
a. 8 hours
b. 9 hours
c. 10 hours
4. The writer thinks the tube is too ____C_____.
a. noisy
b. slow
c. busy
5. The writer and his brother ___A_____.
a. sometimes see each other
b. never see each other
c. see each other every day
5. The permanent employees get a salary every month, but because I am temporary I get my wages in cash every week. I don‘t get a lot of money, because I am a waiter--but the customers often give me tips. I am friendly to my customers because I hope they will be generous. Because I am temporary, I only get 6 an hour, and I don‘t get money when I don‘t work. I want to go to Italy to see my parents. But I haven‘t got enough money and I don‘t get holiday pay. It's a pity. Also, I don‘t get sick pay when I am ill. But I can work extra hours. I often do
overtime at the weekend if the restaurant is busy. At Christmas the boss gives us extra money ——a bonus
1. How often do temporary employees get their pay? B
a. Every month.
b. Every week.
c. Every day.
2. "Tip" is closest in meaning (意思) to ______C_____.
a. bonus for extra work
b. gift money for friend's children
c. money for good service
3. What does the writer do? A
a. He serves customers in a restaurant.
b. He manages a small restaurant.
c. He trains restaurant staff.
4. The writer ______B_____.
a. never works on Saturdays and Sundays
b. often works on Saturdays and Sundays
c. works every weekend
5. The writer doesn't have enough money to___A_____.
a. see his parents in Italy
b. see a doctor when he‘s ill
c. visit his friends during holidays
短文理解1:
. Mr Johnson is the boss of a computer company. His office is in a mess. There are papers, books, and boxes everywhere. Nothing is clean, and nothing is in order. He needs a good secretary.
Mrs Santana wants the job. She‘s in his office for an interview. He‘s surprised because she‘s an old woman and she has no office experience.
Mrs Santana is talking, ?I am the right person for this job. I‘m a good talker and I‘m friendly on the telephone. I can type sixty words a minute on a computer. I‘m a mother. I have five children. With five children, I have to be organized(有条理
的)and I am. My house is clean and tidy. I‘m sure you want your office the same way.‘
?Mr Johnson, look at your office. Papers are everywhere. Your basket is full. The date on your calendar is fifth. Today is tenth. I can take care of everything in your office. And I am a hard worker. Ms Johnson, I‘m the right person for this job.‘
Mr Johnson is sitting in his chair and smiling, ?Mrs Santana, when can you start?‘
1. Mr Johnson wants a young and beautiful secretary to help him. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
2. Mr Johnson interviews Mrs Santana on the telephone. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
3. Mrs Santana believes she can do the job well. A
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
4. Mrs Santana agrees that Johnson‘s wife can be a good secretary. C
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
5. Mrs Santana is very likely to get the job. A
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
短文理解2.
In schools all over the world, boys and girls are learning foreign languages. Everyone knows his own language, but another one is very useful especially when you travel to other countries. If you go to France, you should be able to speak French, and in Germany, people will expect you to understand German. How many languages are there in the world?
There are about fifty hundred, but a lot of them are not very important. English is one of the most important because so many people use it, not only in England and America but also in other parts of the world. About 200,000,000 people speak it as a second language. It is difficult to say how many people are learning it. Many millions of schoolboys and schoolgirls are trying to do so.
1. Learning foreign languages is very useful______A____.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn‘t say
2. There are about l,500 languages in the world_____B_____.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn‘t say
3. A lot of languages in the world are very important_____B__.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn‘t say
4. People in Brazil also speak English________C______.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn‘t say
5. About 200，000，000 people are learning English_______B__
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn‘t say
短文理解3
. Alice is my sister. We live in different cities in the United States. We don‘t see each other very often, but we‘re in touch （保持联系）all the time. I often write to Alice and tell her about things that are happening at the company. I‘m the office manager. And Alice often writes to me about her work at the hospital. She is a nurse there.
We talk on the telephone once a week, either on Saturday or Sunday morning. There are also other ways we communicate（联系）with each other. Sometimes I call her on her car phone (汽车电话), or she faxes me on my fax machines. We also send emails to each other.
We‘re really lucky. In this new age of communication, there are so many ways we can keep in touch with each other. We feel closer to each other.
1. Alice and I don’t contact each other very often. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
2. I work as the office manager at the company. A
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
3. We always make phone calls on Saturday morning. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
4. We can use five ways to communicate with each other. C
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
5. We will live closer to each other in the future. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
短文理解4.
Kathy lives in Sydney. She works in an office and she is a secretary. She begins work at nine every day. She is always on time for work. In fact, she is often early. She is never late, and she is never sick. Kathy usually types letters and answers the telephone. She sometimes files (把文件归档) and makes copies. She seldom makes mistakes when she types or files. She always answers the phone politely (礼貌地). She has lunch from 12:30 am to 1:30 pm, and she finishes work at 5:00 pm.
In the evening sometimes she goes out with her friends. Sometimes she stays at home watching TV. She doesn‘t work on the weekend. On Saturday, she cleans the house, does housework and goes shopping. On Sunday she relaxes or goes to the cinema.
1. Kathy is never late for work. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
2. Kathy types very fast. C
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
3. In the afternoon Kathy starts work at 1:30. A
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
4. In the evening, Kathy always stays at home watching TV. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
5. Kathy never does any work on Sunday. A
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
短文理解5.
New York, London, Paris and other cities are exciting places to live in. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums, play (戏剧)and films. You can also go shopping to buy things from all over the world.
But there are serious problems in big cities too. The cost of living is high, and there are too many people in some of big cities. Every year many people move to the cities because there
are some chances to finds jobs, to study at good schools, and to receive good medical care (医疗). But sometimes these people cannot find work or a good place to live in. Also, too many people in a small space make it hard to keep the cities safe and clean.
Some people enjoy living in big cities. Others do not. Before people move to big cities, they should think about the problems of living there.
1. There are a lot of interesting things to do in big cities. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
2. People move to live in big cities because they can always finds jobs there. B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
3. The houses are very expensive in big cities. A
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
4. Everyone enjoys living in big cities in spite of the problems.B
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
5. It‘s better to think carefully before you decide to move to big cities. A
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Doesn‘t say
短文理解6
Hi Rob!
You want to know about my new boyfriend.
His name is David Manning. He lives in London and he‘s British. His parents are from London, but they live in Oxford. He is 34 years old. He‘s an IT manager and he works for ABHK Bank.
He‘s lo vely, of course.
See you on Thursday.
Love, Polly
( B)1. Rob is Polly‘s new boyfriend.
A. Right
B. Wrong
( A)2.David is British.
A. Right
B. Wrong
( A )3.David‘s parents are British.
A. Right
B. Wrong
( B)4.David‘s parents live in London.
A. Right
B. Wrong
( B )5.David works at a university.
A. Right
B. Wrong
阅读理解2
Franco: is this your calligraphy, Xiaoyan?
Xiaoyan: Yes,. Do you like it?
Franco: It‘s beautiful.
Xiaoyan: I think I‘m good at art because my father is an artist. Franco: I‘m not. My handwriting is terrible, but I always write personal letters by ha nd. I don‘t
like using the computer for that.
Xiaoyan: Neither do I. But my family only send emails, I don‘t get real letters anymore.
Franco: Me neither- I‘ll write you a real letter!
Xiaoyan: Thank you! But I like using the computer for some things. I‘m keen on researching my family history and I love surfing the Internet for information about that.
Franco: Really? Me too!
( B)6. Franco‘s handwriting is beautiful.
A. Right
B. Wrong
( A)7. Franco doesn‘t like using computers for p ersonal letters.
A. Right
B. Wrong
( A)8. Xiaoyan doesn‘t like using computers for personal letters.
A. Right
B. Wrong
( A )9. Xiaoyan enjoys surfing the internet for information about he family history.
A. Right
B. Wrong ( B )10. Franco is not interested in researching his family history.
A. Right
B. Wrong
阅读理解3
David: OK, the interviews are on Friday. This is the shortlist of candidates for the job -------there
are four people.
Xiaoyan: Looking at their application forms, there are some very good people here with a lot of
skills. The advertisement in the newspaper was good.
David: This one looks very intelligent. His CV says he was at Harvard and Bristol universities. Yes, they are all young and experienced.
Mark: And attractive!
David: Do you mean good –looking in their photos, or attractive personality?
Mark: Personality, of course! We want someone relaxed and easy-going as well as bright.
David: Yes, we‘re small team, so to be friendly is important. Xiaoyan: As well as personality, the important skills are
web-design, website management, training skills and French, am I right?
( B )11. The interviews last two days.
A. Right
B. Wrong ( A )12. There are four people on the shortlist of candidates.
A. Right
B. Wrong ( B )13. A candidate‘s per sonality is more important than his or her skills.
A. Right
B. Wrong ( B )14. All four candidates were at Harvard and BristolUniversities.
A. Right
B. Wrong ( A )15. The team are looking for people with four skills:
web-design, website management, training skills and French.ll
A. Right
B. Wrong
阅读理解4
Xiaoyan tells David about the people she works with.
David: So who do you usually work with in
Shanghai?
Xiaoyan: I work in an office with three other people,
Jung, Lee and Liu – they are the Marketing
Department and I am their IT expert.
David:What about the others?
Xiaoyan:Yes, they‘re great people. Lee is the Sales
Manager. He is responsible for 25 sales
people in China. He‘s planning a sales
campaign for companies at the moment, but
he‘s visiting the New York office right now.
David:What about the others?
Xiaoyan:Liu is the advertising manager. He‘s
responsible for the advertising. He‘s
currently working on TV advertisements.
Actually, he‘s on holiday in Bali right now.
David:So the office is empty at the moment.
Xiaoyan:Oh no. Jung is always there. She‘s
the secretary. She‘s responsible for
the office. At the moment she‘s
working on new databases. But
actually –it‘s 1：00 o‘ clock in the
morning in Shanghai, so I think she‘s
sleeping right now.
( B)16. How many people does Xiaoyan work with in Shanghai?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four. ( B)17.What does Xiaoyan do in the Marketing Department in Shanghai?
A. She is a secretary.
B. She is an IT expert.
C. She is the Sales Manager.
( B)18.What is Lee responsible for ?
A. The advertising.
B. The sales people.
C. The office. ( A )19.What is Liu doing right now ?
A. He is on holiday.
B. He is working on TV advertisements.
C. He is visiting the New York office
( C)20. What is Jung‘s current project ?
A. A sales campaign.
B. TV advertisements
C. New databases.
阅读理解5
What should I do at a party in England ?
What do I do at the party?
You should always offer to get drinks for other people when you go to get a drink for yourself. You should introduce yourself to new people in the group.
You should avoid personal questions about family until you know them better. Good topics of conversation are films, books, television programmers, holidays, jobs, the town you are in, etc. You should ask for permission to smoke; say ―Is it alright if I smoke?‖ Or, better, you should go outside to smoke. Many people don‘t like the smell of smoke inside.
You shouldn‘t drink too much! And never get drunk.
What do I do when I leave?
If you are not a close friend of the hosts, you shouldn‘t be the last to leave.
You should say ―Thank you ‖ to the hosts and say ―It was a lovely party. I really enjoyed myself.‖ And then you should go back to people you talked to and say ―It was very nice to meet you.‖
( B)21. When you go to get a drink for yourself, you should _____ ?
A. introduce yourself first.
B. offer to get drinks for other people in the group.
C. ask for permission.
( C) 22. You should not talk about _____ with new people.
A. The town you are in
B. television programmer
C. personal questions about family
(B)23.People don‘t like the smell of smoke inside, so you should _______ .
A. not smoke before you go to a party.
B. go outside to smoke.
C. smoke in the kitchen.
( A)24.______ get drunk at a party.
A. You should never.
B. It‘s OK to.
C. You should say sorry if you.
( B )25. You say ―It was very nice to meet you ‖ when you _____
A. meet other guests.
B. leave other guests.
C. meet your hosts.
阅读理解7
Xiaoyan:I have most of things I need. We don‘t need to buy any rice, and we don‘t need any peas.
Mary: we need some oranges. How many do we need to buy? Xiaoyan: four are enough. And we need some cream.
Mary: how much cream do we need to buy for four people? Xiaoyan: two cartons? Shall we get a melon? And some wine. And I haven‘t got any coffee.
Mary: Ok, and lychees. Two tins?
Xiaoyan: how many lychees do you get in a tin?
Mary: I don‘t know. Let‘s get a big tin. We also need some mineral water. Xiaoyan:and the prawns. How many prawns?
Mary: one big packet will do. I also need to get some vegetables for next week-potatoes,
Carrots, onions, and a cabbage I think. There‘s a little greengrocer‘s along the road.
Why don‘t we go there first?
( C) 31. How many oranges does Xiaoyan want to buy?
A. One.
B. A kilo.
C. Four.
( A ) 32. Do they need any cream?
A. Yes, they do.
B. No, they dont.
C.The text does not tell us.
( A ) 33. How many prawns do they want to buy ?
A. A packet.
B. Tow packets.
C. Three packets.
( B ) 34. Who would like to have some vegetables?
A. Xiaoyan.
B. Mary.
C.Shopkeeper ( A ) 35. Which is not included in the shopping list?
A. Rice and peas. campaign.
B. Potatoes and coffee advertisements.
C. Melons and wine databases.
短文理解1
There have been changes in all sorts of different areas of British society. In recent years in the UK we have had a very large increase in the number of couples who get divorced.
After 1969 and the Divorce Law Reform Act we had a very rapid increase in the number of divorces. The rate increased steadily and in recent years has increased much more rapidly. But there are also quite a lot of people who do actually get married. At present the marriage rate in the UK is about 70 per cent, which has gone down since the number of people who marry has gone down quite a lot in the last 20 years, but more significantly in the last 10 years. Quite high proportions of people now live together without marrying, and, for example, 40 per cent of children born in the UK are born to couples who aren't married or are born to lone parents. There are quite a large number of lone parent families, 90 per cent of these are headed by a woman rather than a man.
The average family size now in the UK is 1.8 children per couple, which means that there's been quite a decline in the birth rate in the UK along with other European countries.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss? C
A. The declining divorce rate in the UK.
B. Trends in marriage and divorce in the UK.
C. The increasing divorce rate in the UK.
2. During the last ten years, ____A______.
A. the marriage rate has gone down more rapidly in the UK
B. the marriage rate has gone up a lot in the UK
C. 40% of children were born to unwed couples in the UK
3. According to the passage, the cohabitation rate in the UK tends to _____A_____.
A. soar (急剧上升)
B. not mentioned in the passage
C. stay stable
4. According to the passage, which of the following statements
is NOT true? B
A. The marriage rate has gone down in recent years.
B. The highest divorce rate was around 1969.
C. The marriage rate is currently 70 percent.
5. The last paragraph tells us ____B______.
A. the birth rate in the UK is increasing at the moment
B. the birth rate in the UK is decreasing rapidly now
C. the birth rate in other European countries keeps increasing
短文理解2
People all over the world today are beginning to hear and learn more and more about the problem of pollution. Pollution is caused either by man‘s release of completely new and often artificial (人造的) substances into the environment, or by
releasing greatly increased amounts of a natural substance (物质)
，such as oil from oil tankers into the sea.
Whatever its underlying reasons, there is no doubt that much
of the pollution caused could be controlled if only companies, individuals and governments would make more efforts. In the home there is an obvious need to control litter and waste. Food comes wrapped up three of four times in packages that
all have to be disposed of; drinks are increasingly sold in bottles or tins which can‘t be reused. This not only causes a litter problem, but also is a great waste of resources, in terms of glass,
metal and paper. Advertising has helped this process by persuading many of us not only to buy things we neither want nor need, but also to throw away much of what we do buy
. Pollution and waste combine to be a problem everyone
can help to solve by cutting out unnecessary buying, excess use and careless disposal (处理) of the products we use in our daily lives.
1. The main cause of pollution is _____A_____.
A. the release of artificial or natural substances into
the environment
B. the production of new industrial goods
C. increased amounts of a natural substance
2. Much of the pollution could be controlled if only
__C_____.
A. farmers would use less artificial fertilizers
B. governments would take effective measures
C. all sides concerned would make more efforts
3. Food packages, bottles and tins for drinks can cause
__B______.
A. air and water pollution
B. both a litter problem and a waster of resources
C. to pay for the service
4. Which of the following can not help solving the problem
of pollution? C
A. Cutting out unnecessary buying.
B. Reduce excess use
C. Eating.
5. What does the underlined word “litter” mean in paragraph 2? C
A. Bits of waste things
B. serious problem
C. industrial pollution
短文理解3
A funny thing happened on the way to the communication revolution: we stopped talking to each other.
I was walking in the park with a friend recently, and his mobile phone rang, interrupting our conversation. There we were, walking and talking on a beautiful sunny day and – poof! – I was cut off as if I had become absent from the conversation.
The park was filled with people talking on their cell phones. They were passing people without looking at them, saying hello, noticing their babies or stopping to pat their dogs. It seems that the limitless electronic voice is preferred to human contact.
The telephone used to connect you to the absent. Now it makes people feel absent. Recently I was in a car with three friends. The driver hushed the rest of us because he could not hear the person on the other end of his cell phone. There we were, four friends driving down the highway, unable to talk to each other because of the small thing designed to make communication easier.
Why is it that the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel? Every advance in communications technology is a setback (退步) to the closeness of human interaction. With e-mail and instant message over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another. With voice mail, you can make entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. If my mom has a question, I just leave the answer on her machine.
As almost every contact between human beings gets automatic, the emotional distance index goes up. Pumping gas at the station? Why say good-morning to the assistant when you can swipe you credit card at the pump and save yourself the bother of human contact? Making a deposit at the bank? Why talk to the clerk who lives in the neighborhood when you can put your card into the ATM?
More and more, I find myself hiding behind e-mail to do a job meant for conversation or being relieved that voice mail picked up because I didn‘t really have time to talk. The technology devoted to helping me keep in touch is making me lonelier.
I own a mobile phone, an ATM card, a voice-mail telephone, and an e-mail account. Giving them up isn‘t a choice. They are great for what they are intended to do. It‘s their unintended results that make me upset. What good is all this
gee-whiz technology if there is no one in the room to hear you crying out ―Gee whiz‖?
1. T he author’s experience of walking in a park with
a friend recently made him feel ______A_______.
A. unhappy
B. funny
C. wonderful
2. According to the author, human contact in a park means _______C_____.
A. looking at each other and saying hello when passing
B. noticing their babies and stopping to pat their dogs
C. both A and B
3. According to the author, the more connected we get in communications technology, the ______B_____ we are.
A. more automatic
B. more disconnected
C. closer
4. What are the examples the author gives to explain his idea that every advance in communications technology is
a setback to the closeness of human interaction? C
A. With e-mail and instant message over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another.
B. With voice mail, you can make entire conversations without ever reaching anyone.
C. All of the above.
5. What is the unintended result of communication technology, according to the author? B
A. It makes communication easier and conversation possible everywhere.
B. It actually creates a distance between people instead of bringing them together.
C. It makes human contacts limitless with electronic voices everywhere
短文理解4
Some people think they have an answer to the troubles of automobile crowding and dirty air in large cities. Their answer is the bicycle, or ―bike‖.
In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bicycles to work every day. In New York City, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They claim that if more people rode bicycles to work there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown section of the city and therefore less dirty air from car engines.
For several years this group has been trying to get the city government to help bike riders. For example, they want the city to draw bicycle lanes on some of the main streets, because when bike riders have to use the same lanes as cars, there are accidents. Bike for a Better City feels that if there were special lanes more people would use bikes.
But no bicycle lanes have been drawn. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea - they say it will slow traffic. Some store owners on the main streets say that if there is less traffic, they will have
less business. And most people live too far from downtown to travel by bike.
The city government has not yet decided what to do. It wants to keep everyone happy. Only on weekends, Central Park is closed to cars, and the roads may be used by bicycles only. But Bike for a Better City says that this is not enough and keeps fighting to get bicycle lanes downtown.
1. According to the passage, bicycles _____C_______.
A. are more convenient than cars
B. are safer traffic tools than cars
C. are the solution to some city problems
2. The idea of special bicycle lanes is most favored by
______B______.
A. the city government
B. some bike riders
C. some store owners
3. “Bicycle lanes” in the third paragraph probably means ______C______.
A. roads for bicycles only
B. roads full of bicycles
C. special parts of the road for bicycle riders only
4. Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A
A. In New York City, many people use bikes as they have special lanes
B. Sometimes accidents may occur when cars and bikes are on the same lanes.
C. The Central Park is closed to cars on weekends.
5. The best title for this passage is ______C______.
A. Traffic Crowding in New York City
B. Special Lanes for Passengers
C. Solution to Traffic Problem in New York 短文理解5
Benjamin Disraeli, the famous nineteenth century prime minister, said, ―London is not a city,- it is a nation.‖ Today this is an understatement; London, with its vast range of different ethnic groups, is a world.
Certainly, London is the most culturally diverse city in the world. The city was founded by the Romans and since then new arrivals have constantly added to its character and prosperity.
Within 10 years 40% of Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups, including the growing number of Londoners of mixed ethnic origin, but most of them will have been born in Britain. Children of Caribbean-Chinese marriages will go to school with children of Russian-Irish couples. None of them will be English but all of them will be Londoners.
Most of Britain's ethnic minority residents live in the capital, speaking over 300 languages.
Nearly all of the African population and many of the Caribbean population of Britain live in London (83% and 58% respectively); 39% of the Chinese population of Britain and 36% of the Asian population of Britain live in London.
The largest migrant community is from the Irish Republic with 256,000 people, 3.8% of the total population of London.
There are an estimated 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in London, with most recent arrivals coming from Eastern Europe, North Africa and Kurdistan.
Young people, in particular, are skilled at dealing with a large number of different and hybrid cultures.
They themselves often have several different ethnic identities since their parents and grandparents may come from several different backgrounds and their friends and partners do also. They are ―skilled cross-cultural travellers‖ without leaving their home-town.
1．Why does the writer think that Benjamin Disraeli’s statement is an understatement?
Because he thinks London is ____A_____.
A. a miniature world thanks to its great cultural diversity
B. even larger than some countries in the world
C. not a nation at all
2. London is regarded as the most culturally diverse city in the world due to the following facts EXCEPT that
____B_____.
A. within 10 years 40% Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups
B. many young people are immigrants from different backgrounds
C. London accommodates about 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers from many other countries
3. Ethnic minority groups will make up ____B_____ of the London population in the future.
A. 36%
B. 40%
C. 39%
4. The last paragraph mainly tells us in London ____A_____.
A. young people feel at ease with a large number of diversified cultures
B. young people are raised in a multicultural environment
C. young people find it hard to adapt themselves to hybrid cultures
5. The passage mainly deals with ____C_____.
A. the advantage of hybrid cultures in London
B. the composition of the population in London
C. the cultural diversity in London
短文理解6
Who will stage the games?
Preparing for the Olympics Games is a huge undertaking. Just like the athletes, the host city spends years getting ready for the event. Before deciding which city will host the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has to examine bids from all over the world. Bidding for the games begins about ten years in advance. Without preparing a very strong bid1, a city will not win the competition to host the games. Beijing was chosen for the 2008 games from five bidders — Osaka, Paris, Toronto and Istanbul.2
Why does it take so long to prepare?
Building the infrastructure costs huge amounts of money. Holding the World Cup in 2002 in Japan and South Korea, for example, meant that ten new stadiums had to be built, as well as many hotels and an improved transport system. In Beijing, after winning the bid the government began major construction projects — the extension of the underground, the improvement of the airport and the building of new motorways3. Each host city must also build an Olympic village for the athletes. By planting trees and creating parks, the city becomes more attractive for tourists.
Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games? Hosting the games has a major effect on the economy and brings international prestige to the country. Thousands and thousands of visitors come to the games and the host cities are permanently improved.
1. Bidding for the Olympic Games usually starts
_____C_______ before the games are really held.
A. two years
B. eight years
C. ten years
2. Beijing was one of the ___A____ bidders for the
2008games.
A. five
B. four
C. three
3. The World Cup 2002 was held in _____C________.
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. A and B
4. What construction projects did Beijing start after winning the bid? D
A. The extension of the underground.
B. The improvement of the airport.
C. The building of new motorways
D. All of the above
5. Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games? D
A. Because it has a major effect on the economy .
B. Because it brings international prestige to the country.
C. Because the host cities are permanently improved.
D. All of the above.
短文理解7
The ancient Olympic Games were part of a religious festival in honour of the Greek god Zeus, the father of all Greek gods and goddesses. The festival and games were held in Olympia, a religious sanctuary. The athletes came to Olympia from all parts of the Greek world, from as far as Spain in the west and Turkey in the east.
The ancient Olympic Games began in the year 776 BC when Koroibos, a cook from the city of Elis, won a 200-metre-long race. They took place for a period of 617 years until the last games were held in AD 393.
In the ancient games, athletes received prizes worth large amounts of money. In fact the word ― athlete ‖ is an ancient Greek word, meaning ― one who competes for a prize ‖. Although women did not compete in the games, there was a separate festival held at the same time in honour of Hera, wife of Zeus. At this festival unmarried girls competed in foot races. The marathon was not an event of the ancient Olympic Games. The marathon is a modern event that was first introduced in the Olympic Games in 1896. It was named after a village called Marathon where the Persians were defeated by a small Greek army. The news of the victory was brought to Athens by soldier, who ran the 26 miles from the village of Marathon to the capital.
26 miles was therefore adopted as the distance of the modern marathon race.
The Olympic flag was introduced in 1908 and carries the symbol of five linked rings. Which represent the five continents – Africa, America, Asia, Australasia and Europe. The Olympic flame was first carried in the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. There was no torch relay in the ancient Olympic Games. The first torch relay in the modern Olympic Games was staged in Berlin in 1936.
1. The ancient Greeks held the first Olympic Games in 617 BC. F
2. The ancient Greeks held the Olympic Games for 393 years. F
3. They did not allow women to compete in the ancient Olympic Games. T
4. They first used the Olympic flag in 1908.
T
5. Both the Olympic Games and the Marathon Race are very popular for old and young people in many countries of the world. NG
短文理解8
Lily is 70 years old and she takes care of her 91-year-old mother. She told us about caring for her mother.
I wake up early every day, it‘s usually about 6.30 am, and wait until I hear Tilly, my mum, moving about. Then I make her a cup of tea. At about half past seven she gets up and we have breakfast together. We normally just have toast, but on Sundays we always have bacon and eggs. After breakfast she reads the newspaper, then she sits by the window and waves to the neighbours as they walk by.
She hardly ever goes out but she is very proud of her personal appearance, so she goes to the hairdresser once a month.
She doesn‘t like being left on her own for very long, so I always arrange for a neighbour to come and sit with her when I go out. Now and again, my friend and neighbour, Joan, comes to spend the day with her, and I can go and have lunch with another friend, May, who lives in town. I have a brother, Syd. He comes to stay two or three times a year. He is very good and keeps in touch, but he lives 300 miles away. Once a year, he collects mum and takes her to stay with him in London for a week. She doesn‘t really like going because it‘s a long journey, but I need the rest.
Sally, the nurse, comes to see mum regularly. My next-door neighbour, Jack, often calls in. In the evening we usually watch TV and we sometimes play cards. Mum is fantastic for her age. But I can never decide to go anywhere spontaneously. I always have to plan it, so I feel a bit trapped. But what is the alternative? An old peop le‘s home? I couldn‘t do that to my mother.
1. Lily wakes before her mother.
T
2. Joan sometimes spends the day with Lily’s mother.T
3. Tilly is satisfied with her hairdresser. NG
4. Lily’s brother comes to visit eve ry three weeks. F
5. Lily and her mother play cards more than they watch TV. F
短文理解9
East London has traditionally been an area which has attracted immigrants. The chance
to find jobs in London has led to immigrants from many different parts of the world living
there. Also, because it was the home of London‘s docks, it was easy for people to get there
by ship. One famous building in Brick Lane has been a church, a synagogue(犹太教堂) and is now a mosque. Nowadays this part of London, which is known as the East End, is home to people from many different parts of the world, including Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. This
means that there are many shops and restaurants selling ethnic food. In the past the East
End was one of the poorest parts of London, but now it is becoming more fashionable and
house prices are rising rapidly. This is because many people want to live near to where they
work in the centre of the city. Also improved transport link's to both other parts of London
and to other countries via the Channel Tunnel train station and Docklands Airport have
attracted more people to the area.
1. East London ______C________.
A. has never been a home for immigrants
B. has recently become a home for immigrants
C. has always been a home for immigrants
D. was a home for immigrants in the past
2. Immigrants are attracted by_____B______.
A. low house prices
B. jobs
C. ethnic food
D. lovely weather
3. London's docks were ______D________.
A . easy to reach by plane B. crowded with ships and workers
C. a good place to find work
D. mainly in East London
4. East London _____C________.
A. is a cheap place to live in
B. has never been a cheap place to live in
https://www.doczj.com/doc/0217405323.html,ed to be a cheap place to live in
D. used to be a expensive place to live in
5. House prices are rising rapidly because ___A_____.
A. it has good transport links and more people want to live there near the center of London
B. there are lots of jobs in East London
C. there are lots of good shops and restaurants
D. it is a region of attractive scenery
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Steve: I was in Shanghai last year.
Xiaoyan: Really? What do you think ?
Steven: It’s fantastic. It’s fast and exotic. Xiaoyan: Yes, but, it isn’t as exciting as London. Steve: Well, London is a bit less modern than Shanghai.
Xiaoyan: I think London is just as modern as Shanghai. Do you think business life in Shanghai is the same as in London?
Steve: In some ways. But Shanghai is livelier than London, and there are more new ideas. It’s differ ent from London.
Xiaoyan: OK, I’ll show you My London.
Steve: And perhaps one day, I’ll show you My Shanghai.
F 26. Steve was in Shanghai last week.
T 27. Steve thinks Shanghai is fast and exotic.
F 28. Xiaoyan thinks London is less exciting than Shanghai.
T 29. Steve thinks Shanghai is more modern than London.
F 30. Steve thinks business life in Shanghai is exactly (完全地)the same as business life in London. 阅读3
Mr Johnson is the boss of a computer company. His office is in a mess (杂乱). There are papers, books, and boxes everywhere. Nothing is clean, and nothing is in order. He needs a good secretary.
Mrs Santana wants the job. She’s in his office for an interview. He’s surprised because she’s an old woman and she has no office experience.
Mrs Santana is talking,‘I am the right person for this job. I’m a good talker and I’m friendly on the telephone. I can type sixty words a minute on a computer. I’m a mother. I have five children.With five children, I have to be organized (有条理的) and I am. My house is clean and tidy（整洁的）. I’m sure you want your office the same way.’
Mr Johnson is interested.
‘Mr Johnson, look at your office. Papers are everywhere. Your basket is full. The date on your calendar is fifth. Today is tenth. I can take care of everything in your office. And I am a hard worker. Mr Johnson, I’m the right person for this job.’
Mr Johnson is sitting in his chair and smiling,‘Mrs Santana, when can you start?’
B 36. Mr Johnson needs a young and beautiful secretary to help him.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Doesn’t say.
B 37. Mr Johnson interviews Mrs Santana on the telephone.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Doesn’t say.
A 38. Mrs Santana believes she can do the job well.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Doesn’t say.
C39. Mrs Santana agrees that Mr Johnson’s wife can be a good secretary.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Doesn’t say.
A 40. Mrs Santana is very likely to get the job.
A. Right.
B. Wrong.
C. Doesn’t say.
（4） Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a passage on the topic My Home. You should write at least 80 words and base your writing on the Chinese outline below. 1．描述你家的位置 2．各个房间的功能 3．表达你对你们家居条件的态度 参考范文： My Home 1.My home is a newly-built house in the north of the city. We have three rooms in addition to the kitchen and bathroom. 我的家是一个新建的房子在城市的北边。我们有除了厨房和卫生间有3间房间。 2.The first room is the main room or living room. It is for having meals, relaxing, reading, watching television and so on. It is the busiest room in the house. The second room is my daughter’s bedroom. She sleeps and dresses there. The third room belongs to my wife and me. It seems quite spacious because we have little furniture. We sleep, prepare lessons and generally relax there. 第一个房间是一个主要生活间或者说是客厅。这是用来吃饭、休息、读书、看电视或者其他一些活动的地方。这是房子里最忙的房间。第二个房间是我女儿的卧室。她在里面睡觉、换衣服。第三个房间属于我的妻子和我。它看起来相当宽敞因为家具很少。我们在里面准备课程、普遍都在里面休息。 3.I think my home is cozy and I like my home. 我觉得我的家很舒适，我喜欢我的家。 （5） Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a new friend, telling him/her about your ambitions and dreams. You should write at least 80 words and base your letter on the Chinese outline below. 1. 童年的梦想 2. 目前的情况 3 对未来的希望 参考范文： 5th January 2010 Dear Mary, Thank you for telling me about yourself. I’d like to let you know more about me too. 亲爱的Mary，谢谢你告诉我关于你的事情。我也想让你更了解我。 1.As a child, I wanted to be a detective. I thought a detective was really great because he could solve criminal cases to do justice. 从小，我就想变成一个侦探。我觉得一个侦探非常棒，因为他能公平的解决刑事案件。 2.But my dream never came true. I’m now a librarian, dealing with books every day. The work is nothing thrilling, but I like it.
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1、请写出下列名词的复数形式。 Parent photo bus life half child w oman tooth Parents photos buses lives haves children women teeth 2、频度副词often,always,sometimes等在句中的位置是有规律的，请写出这些规律，并各举一个例句。 （1）在动词 to be之后： Are you always at home on Sunday? （2）在实意动词之前： I sometimes go to London. （3）在含有助动词的句子中，置于助动词之后，实意动词之前。 I do not often go to work by bus. 3、请写现在进行时的两种用法，并分别举一个例句。 （1）现在进行时表示此刻正在发生的事情或正在进行的动作。 He is talking to a customer.
（2）现在进行时也可以表示这一段时期正在进行的活动，虽然在此时此刻江没有进行。 LiJun is working on a new database at the moment ,but right now she is sleeping. 4、请用学过的功能句型介绍你自己的姓名、年龄、所在城市、工作。请用英语写（略） 开放英语（1）作业1 第一部分交际用语 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 第二部分词汇与结构 6. B 7. A 8. C 9 .C 10. C 11 .B 12 .B 13. C 14 .C 15. C 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. A 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. A 第三部分句型变换 26. He is a manager. Is he a manager? 27. She usually goes to work by bus. Does she usually go to work by bus? 28. There are fifty students in the class. Are there fifty students in the class? 29. They have a large house.
真题一 一、交际英语 1、- Hello, I'm David Chen. Nice to meet you. - _______ A：Are you? B：Nice to meet you too. C：Yes. D：Very nice. 答案： B 2、-- Happy birthday to you! -- _______________ A：Happy birthday to you! B：I am very glad． C：That's all right． D：Thank you． 答案： D 3、- Mr. Jones, this is Sean, an English teacher from the United States. - ______________ A：What can I do for you?
B：Nice to meet you. C：Please keep in touch. D：Haven't seen you for ages. 答案： B 4、- I'm sorry. I lost the key. - ________ A：Well, it's OK. B：No, it's all right. C：You are welcome. D：You are wrong. 答案： A 5、- Could I speak to Don Watkins, please？ - ________ A：Speaking, please. B：Oh, how are you？ C：I'm listening. D：I'm Don. 答案： A 二、阅读理解 1、 Snowflakes look like white stars falling from the sky. But there have been times when snow has looked red, green,
A day to remember /an unforgettable day(你一生中一个无法忘怀的日子) September the 10th is a day to remember, Because it‘s a day to thank those who care us ,teach us, and the most important , educate us to be useful to the society. I stillremember it clearly when I was denied the opportunity to participate in the writing contest, my heart sank. The frustration and sadness almost overwhelmed me as I felt I was discarded and I thought for sure I would never pick up my pen to write. At that time, my teacher gave me power and energy to regain my confidence. Immediate help and advice on writing were also offered,which made me realize my weakness and know how to improve. Through the encouragement, I soon picked up my pen . And also I learned to enjoy writing instead of focusing on prize. Wonderful Sunday(你度过的快乐一天) Last Sunday, I got up late a bit than the usral time because it‘s the weekend. I called my friend Jack andinvited him to play with me in a park together. About ten o‘clock, we got to the park. The park is full of people already due to the sunshine. Some elderly people were doing exercises. Some young people were reading the books on the green grass under the tree. In the distance, and some boys and girls are playing the boats in the lake. They looked so happy. Jack and I played the badminton on the green grass under the sunshine. We had a wonderful time on that day. The Book I like Best/My Favorite Book(你喜欢的书) The Book I like best is ―Three Days to See‖ written by Helen Keller, and American author, political activist and lecture. I like the book partly because of the author –the courangeous and hard –working woman.She was the first deaf and bling person to earn a Bachelor of Artsdegree.I like the book also because it offers us a different view on life—―to live each day as if we should die tomorrow‖.It tells us to value and cherish what we have today, to appreciate the beauty of nature, to feel grateful to the warmth you‘re given by friends and family, etc.
阅读理解 About three hundred words in the English…ACBBC (A dog for sale)A man walked into a pet shop…BCADC No one knows who made the first ice cream….ACDAD People have been talking about health for a long time…BDABA A characteristic of American／This attitude toward manual／Ａ。people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made manＢ。she takes pride in what she can do herself she can hardly afford servantsＤ。serve customers in a restaurant A. positive Ｂ。American Attitude toward Manual Labor. A couple, John and Mary, had two lovely children…A.frightened D. rushed B.sometimes B.John C.first A famous American writer: BBDAB A film was at the Circle Five Ranch to film DBBAD A foreigner's first impression of the U.S. is likely D.Americans are impolite to their business colleagues.B. a first concern D. by learning about their past performance A.how Americans treasure their time C. appreciative A friend of mine was fond of drawing horses.…答案一CDDBC。答案二D.trust C.write B.rules A.own D.didn't follow A group of frogs were traveling through the woods 答案一BBCCA 答案二C. noticedC.ears A. People D.practically B.paid A Japanese is sitting near the window of a… BACCA A lawyer ,an artist and a musiaian…. AACCB A man walk into a pet shop one day with a large and very ugly dog. BCADC A plant makes its own food in its leaves…BABCD A pretty, well-dressed you ng lady stopped a taxi …AABDC A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home BDABB A very old lady won a million dollars in a lottery BDCDD A young man who lived in London was in love with a beautiful girl BACBD Acting is such an over－crowde d profession …BBDAB Advertisement can be thought of "as the means…ACDDD After having lived for over twenty years in the same district…DCBDC After retiring from 30 years of teaching, DCBBC Air is all around us. ACCBA Albert Einstein had a great effect on science and history…CDCBC All big cities are quite similar. ACBAD All over the world people enjoy sports. DADDA All the housewives who went to the new supermarket BBADC Americans are big tippers（给小费者）….DBACC An unexpected Hobby.Jessie Lived in the count ry…ABCAB As prices and building costs keep rising,…DABAB At some time in your life you may have a strong desire CDBAB Australis is nearly as large as;CCADD Babara Jordon, one of the most respected lawyers.BBDDB Background music may seem harmless, …DACBD Baths and bathing have long been considered BBBAC Breaking the news A very old lady won a million dollars… BDCDD Britain and France are separated by the English Channe D.a mixture of love and hate D both good and harm A. Germany; America D. Briti sh people… France C. Franc and Britain are near neighbors, and this will help balance the relationship between them. By definition/Cultural icons are hard to define,/C. heroes and icons D. all of the above D. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times. C. just before her death B. Tragic and early death
《开放英语4》形考册第一次作业答案 第一部分：听力理解（20分） 一、理解对话（每题1分，共10分） 在本节中，你将听到10个对话，每个对话后有一个问题，请从A、B、C三个选项中选择答案，并标在答题纸的相应位置。每段对话后有10秒的停顿，以便回答问题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。 1. A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.B 6. C 7.A 8.C 9.A 10.A 二、理解段落（每题2分，共10分） 在本节中，你将听到一段独白或对话，判断下列句子是否符合所听独白或对话的内容，符合的选择T，不符合的选择F，并标在答题纸的相应位置。独白或对话前后各有30秒钟的停顿，以便阅读问题并核对答案。独白或对话读两遍。 11. F 12.T 13.T 14.F 15.T 第二部分：英语知识运用(35分) 三、选择填空（每题1分，共15分） 阅读下面的句子和对话，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并标在答题纸的相应位置。 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. B 21. C 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. C 四、完型填空（每题2分，共20分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并标在答题纸的相应位置。 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. C 36. C 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. D 第三部分：阅读理解（共30分） 五、阅读下列短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个正确答案,并 标在答题纸的相应位置。（每题2分，共20分） 短文理解1 41.B 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. D 短文理解2 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. B 50.D
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“It’s nothing serious.Take the medicine and have a good rest.” Besides,the doctor gets high pay.Everyone likes to be such a doctor.So do I.（题目The job I like） Dear Sam: I have just received your letter and know that you are going to come to China to see me. I am really excited by it. You know I miss you so much. In your letter, you mentioned your travel plan. I advise you to go to Beijing and Xi’an. There are many royal buildings in Beijing like Palace Museum, Summer Palace. Xi’an is typical of old China. There are lots of historical buildings there, especially those of Qin Dynasty. I hope you enjoy your stay in China. I am looking forward to your coming. Yours ever John(题目A letter to A foreign friend) In my spare time, I can do many things, such as playing computer games, reading comics, going shopping. I also like playing pingpong very much. I have a friend. His name is Nick. He is crazy about playing pingpong, too. If we have free time, we often play pingpong together. One summer holiday, he took me to a sports centre. Then we played pingpong together, but he always lost. He was very angry. He said to me, "I will beat you in a month.""OK. We will have a match at that time."After a month, when I talked to him about it, he answered,"I forgot the thing! I don't want to have a match with you." I was
阅读理解 1 " There are stories about two U.S. presidents, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, which attempt to explain the American English term OK. We don't know if either story is true, but they are both interesting. The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education. In fact, he had difficulty in reading and writing. When important papers came to Jackson, he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said. If he approved of a paper, he would write ""all correct"" on it. The problem was that he didn't know how to spell, so what he really wrote was ""ol korekt"". After a while, he shortened that term to ""OK"". The second explanation is based on the place where President van Buren was born, Kinderhook, New York. Van Buren's friends organized a club to help him become President. They called the club the Old Kinderhook Club, and anyone who supported Van Buren was called ""OK""" "The author ___ A. believes both of the stories B. doesn't believe a word of the stories C. is not sure whether the stories are true D. is telling the stories just for fun According to the passage, President Ja ckson _____. A. couldn't draw up any documents at all B. didn't like to read important papers by himself C. often had his assistants sign documents for him D. wasn't good at reading, writing or spelling According to the first story, the term ""OK"" ___. A. was approved of by President Jackson B. was the title of some official documents C. was first used by President Jackson D. was an old way to spell ""all correct"" According to the second story, the term ""OK"" ___. A. was the short way to say ""Old Kinderhook Club"" B. meant the place where President Van Buren was born C. was the name of van Buren's club D. was used to call Van Buren's supporters in the election According to the second story, the term ""OK"" was first used ___. A. by van Buren B. in a presidential election C. to organize the Old Kinderhook Club D. by the members of the ""Old Kinderhook Club""" "C、D、C、D、B" 2 " Although the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than the present population needs, its people are by now almost entirely an urban society. Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in agriculture and forestry(林业), and most of the rest live in or around towns, small and large. Here the traditional picture is changing: every small town may still be very like other small towns, and the typical small town may represent a widely accepted view of the country, but most Americans do not live in small towns any more. Half the population now lives in some thirty metropolitan areas (large cities with their suburbs) of more than a million people each—a large proportion than in Germany or England, let alone France. The statistics(统计) of urban and rural population should be treated with caution because so many people who live in areas classified as rural by car to work in a nearby town each day. As the rush to live out of town continues, rural areas within reach of towns are gradually filled with houses, so that it is hard to say at what moment a piece of country becomes a suburb. But more and more the typical American lives in a metropolitan rather than a small town environment." "If now America has 250 million people, how many of them are engaged in agriculture and forestry? A. About 25 million. B. More than 25 million. C. Less than 25 million. D. Less than 225 million. Which of the following four countries has the smallest proportion of people living in metropolitan areas? A. United States. B. Germany. C. France. D. England. What's the meaning of the word ""metropolitan"" in the middle of the passage? A. Of a large city with its suburbs. B. Of small and large towns. C. Of urban areas. D. Of rural areas. According to the passage, what can we learn about small towns in the United States? A. Most small towns become gradually crowded. B. Small towns are still similar to each other. C. As the traditional picture is changing, towns are different. D. Small towns are turning into large cities. Why is it hard to say when a piece of country becomes a suburb?
电大开放英语《一》（1）形成性考核 册开放英语（1）作业1 第一部分交际用语（10分） 1一5小题：阅读下面的小对话，选择正确答案，并将所选项的字母符号写在各题前的（）中，红色为参考答案。（每题2分，共10分） （A）1．— How old is the manager? — He is 35 years old. A. Right. B. Wrong. （A）2．— What do they do? — They work in a bank. A. Right. B. Wrong. （B）3．— Would you like some crisps？ —No, I’m sorry. A. Right. B. Wrong. （B）4．— How much does the flat cost a month？ —It’s on the tenth floor. A. Right. B. Wrong. （A）5．— Could you sign the register, please?.
— Of course. A. Right. B. Wrong. 第二部分词汇与结构（40分） 6-25小题：阅读下面的句子，选择正确答案，并将所选项的字母符号写在各题前的（）中。（每题2分，共40分） （ B ）6. He __________ for an IT company. A. work B. works C. working （ A ）7. I have coffee _______ breakfast time. A. at B. in C. on （ C ）8. ______ name is Wanghua. A. He B. He’s C. His （ C ）9. She is _______ only accountant in my son's company. A. a B. an C. the （ C ）10. Maria often has a walk with ________parents in the morning. A. she B. their C. her （ B ）11. ___________ you got any family?
1、(1)日常活动（2）主要工作（职业活动）（3）社交生活 Sample Dear Bob: I’ll tell you something above my daily life in this email and hope you will find it interesting. I usually get up early and go to work at 8 o’clock.. I have lunch in the office. And I come back home at six. As a secretary, I deal with phone calls, emails and faxes during work hours. I also do the paper work for the manager. After work, I like to do shopping with friends or watch TV at home. Sometimes, I also like to chat on the Internet. Best regards, Michelle 2、(1) 童年梦想（2）目前的情况（3）对未来的希望 Sample 1st August 2005 Dear Jennifer: Thank you for telling me about yourself. I’d like to let you know more about me too. As a child, I wanted to be a detective. I thought a detective was really great because he could solve criminal cases to do justice. But my dream never came true, I’m now a librarian, dealing with books every day. The work is nothing thrilling, but I like it. Since there are more and more electronic materials, I hope that we will have an e-library built soon. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Best wishes, Ian 3、(1)事件发生的时间和地点（2）人物（3）事件的经过 Sample One day last week, a girl parked her car outside a fashion house. As soon as she was inside, two men opened the car door, started the engine and drove away in just one minute. When the girl recovered from the shock, she called 110. Luckily, there was a police patrol car nearby. So the girl got in the police car and they drove in the direction where the thieves escaped. Twenty minutes later, they found the car waiting at a busy crossroad for the traffic lights to turn green. Needless to say, the car thieves were caught red-handed. 4、(1)自主（autonomous）学习与远程教育（2）自主学习与合作（collaborative）学习（3）你自己的学习情况 Sample Autonomous learning is an important learning style in distance education. It is an essential skill for distance learners because they study alone most of the time. They do not meet their tutors or classmates very. However, distance learners can learn a lot from each other. So autonomous learning and collaborative learning go hand in hand. I am a distance learner. I have to do most learning tasks by myself. Meanwhile we have group activities every two weeks to complete some learning tasks or share experiences. I have found both forms of learning very helpful. 5、（1）有一种观点认为：城市生活比乡村生活好（2）你对这种观点的看法（3）你的结论 Sample Some people believe that town life is better than country life. I don’t agree with this. Town life can be convenient to us in many aspects. For example, you can move around easily, shopping can be more fun in a big shopping mail and you can enjoy a more colorful nightlife. But there are also many disadvantages. It is mush nosier than in the country. Air pollution is more serious. It is not easy to park your car. It costs more to live in town. To name but a few is enough. Therefore, I prefer country life. 6、（1）保持身体健康的重要性（2）保持身体健康的方法（3）重申保持身体健康的意义 Sample Nowadays, more and more people know the importance of keeping healthy. Without a healthy body, we can do nothing. For me, there are main ways to keep healthy. Fist, it is necessary to keep a balanced diet, which is the basis of good health. Is is important to take regular exercises, such as swimming, jogging and so on. Last but not least, it is essential to keep in a good mood. Relaxation and entertainment are ways to renew our spirits and release our stress. When we make healthy habits a part of our everyday life, we are bound to keep healthy. 7、（1）哪一种是你最喜欢的交通方式（2）阐述你的理由（3）作出结论 In a modern city, there are many means of transportation, such as subway, taxi, bus and so on.. But my favorite means of transportation is by bike. Fist, riding a bike is good for keeping healthy. I spend one hour riding a bike to my office on my working day, and I think it is a good form of physical exercise. Secondly, it is money-saving. Recently, the private car drivers always complain the price of gas is higher and higher, but if you ride a bike, it will cost you nothing. Thirdly, it is beneficial for protecting the environment, so it is a “green” form of transportati on. Therefore, although it has some disadvantages, I like riding a bike best. 8、（1）描述你家的位置（2）各个房间的功能（3）表达你对你家居条件的态度 My home is a newly-built house in the north of the city. We have three rooms in addition to the kitchen and bathroom. The fist room is the main room or living room. It is for having meals, relaxing, reading, watching television and so on. It is the busiest room in the house. The second room is my daughter’s bedroom. She sleeps and dresses there. The third room belongs to my wife and me. It seems quite spacious because we have little furniture. We sleep, lessons and generally relax there. I think my home is cozy and I like my home. 9、（1）你最喜欢的电视节目是什么（2）你喜欢它的理由（3）作出结论 CCTV today offers a great variety of programmes to meet different needs and tastes. For example, the weather forecast, serials, films, sports and so on. My favorite TV programme, however, is the news. There are several points that are worth mentioning. For one thing, it covers news about important events both at home and abroad. Besides, the news it provides is timely and reliable. Finally, it broadcasts in the evening during the so-called “golden time”. It saves me much time reading through newspapers for current affairs. In short, watching the news on CCTV has become part of my daily life. 10、（1）你理想的工作是什么样（2）你的理由（3）如何实现你的理想 Everybody has his dream his career in the future. He or she might want to be a teacher, a doctor, a scientist, a sportsperson and so on. To tell you the truth, my ideal job is in business. The idea came into being when I was a child. With the development of market economy, there are many prosperous opportunities in business, I like reading stories about some successful businessmen such as Bill Gates, Li Jiacheng, etc. I believe I will be a man like them some day. Now, I am majoring in Computering. I must study hard to get myself qualified for my future job. 11、假设你市王华，想去北京21ST报社应聘，感激表格想一封应聘信，包括出生日期，个人简介等（形成性考核1） Dear Sirs, My name is Wuhua, born on July 6th, 1965 inChangchun, Jilin Province, China. I am a journalist and have already had eleven years of working experience. I can speak Japanese and Germany