Exercise 1 for band 2
Part I Fast Reading (This part includes 10 items, 1 point for each item, totaling 10 points.)
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet .
Driver’s License Test Tips
A)
This article will provide you with some simple tips for passing your driver’s license test. Adequate preparation is absolutely essential, without which any number of driver’s license test tips will be redundant.
B)
Getting a driver’s license is a big step in anyone’s life. It gives an individual the luxury to drive a car anytime he or she pleases, as driving without passing a driver’s license test is against the law.
For some people, the stress can be too much to handle and as a result they may mess up on the driver’s license test. There are some simple driver’s license test tips that anyone can follow: to be assured of passing the test and getting their driver’s license.
C)
The most important of all the tips for passing your driver’s lic ense test is to be prepared. This can only be achieved by you through hours and hours of sincere and diligent practice. If you are not sufficiently prepared for your driver’s license test, all the driver’s license tips for passing your driver’s license test will be utterly pointless and redundant. You can read as many driver’s license test tips as you want, but if you are not practicing enough, then all these driving test tips will be in vain. Enrolling yourself in driving schools is advisable for this purpose.
D)
Now, if you’re wondering how to prepare for your driving test, the first thing you need to know is what the driving test instructors and officials are going to be looking for. The following are the qualities that the instructors will be on the lookout for and also the parameters that the scoring will be conducted on.
E)
Starting the vehicle: The instructor will be observing you right from the time you start the vehicle.
He will note if you turn your head to look back and if you follow all the safety regulations that are required to be followed while starting a vehicle. Here are some
tips on learning to drive a car.
F)
Control of the vehicle: He will pay close attention to how much control you actually have over the vehicle. Your abilities with the gas pedal, the brake, the steering wheel and other controls will be scrutinized.
G)
Steering: Not many road test tips stress on the importance of steering. This quality is closely analyzed by the instructor and obviously if your steering is wayward(任性的)，the chances of passing the driver’s license test are very slim.
H)
Driving in traffic: Keeping calm and avoiding panic attacks while driving in traffic is of utmost importance. Many people get extremely stressed and nervous when they are in the midst of traffic and one of the very crucial tips to pass road test for driver’s license is to stay calm and composed when driving in traffic. Also read more on road safety and car safety.
I)
Traffic signs and lane discipline: This is another area that the instructors will be rating you on. Your ability to observe lane discipline and your recognition of the various traffic signs plays a major role in your passing the test. Keep these driver’s license test tips in mind to pass the test in your very first attempt.
J)
Stopping: Stopping the car smoothly and at the right place is a critical skill to have. When the instructor asks you to stop the car, the timing, the positioning and the technique of doing so are important driving test tips to bear in mind.
K)
Backing up and distance judgment: Your backing up skills and your ability to judge the distances between your vehicle and other entities will also be carefully scrutinized. If you cannot back up your vehicle satisfactorily, parking would be very troublesome for you and a major source of hazard to you and to others around you. L)
Hill parking: One of the essential tips for passing your driver’s license test is to master the art of hill parking. This is not as easy as it seems and can become a major source of anxiety in a driver. If you can display good skills at hill parking, it proves that you have developed good control over the vehicle.
M)
Arm signals and driving etiquette: Another aspect that you will be judged on is your efficiency at giving the right arm signals at the right time. Your respect for other drivers on the road and the amount of courtesy you show them also plays a part in your final rating on the driver’s license test.
Read more about defensive driving techniques and tips and defensive driving courses.
N)
Drivers who are well aware and informed about all the rules and regulations that need to be followed have a bett er chance of clearing their driver’s license test. The
primary goal of these driver’s license test tips is to instill(慢慢灌输)a responsible and mature frame of mind in every individual. These road test tips will be pointless unless you develop a calm demeanor and unless you are aware of all the rules that must be followed while driving.
O)
Here are a few more bas ic driver’s license test tips that you should keep in mind when y ou’re lea rning how to prepare for your driving test. Always use the restroom before your test begins. Not doing so will cause more anxiety during the test. Memorize all the traffic signs and their significance well in advance before the test. Use your rear view mirrors efficiently and regularly. Ensure that you are well on time for your test and are carrying all the required documents and paperwork. Get adequate sleep the previous night and do not give the test with an empty stomach. Stick to the permitted speed limit. Do not drive too fast and do not drive too slow either.
P)
Passing a driver’s license test is not simple and unless you are well versed in driver education. You could face a lot of difficulties. At the end of the day, remember that the instructors also want you to pass the test, so do your best to stay calm and composed and believe in your ability to pass the test.
This cannot be reinstated enough, but the key to passing you r driver’s license test is practice.
1.According to this article, the importance of steering is emphasized by not many
road test tips.
2.Your timing, positioning and technique should be considered by yourself when
you stop your test car.
3.Some people may fai l their driver’s license tests because they have too much
stress.
4.Hill parking as one of the essential tips for your license test seems easy.
5.The tips in this article primarily aimed at instilling a responsible and mature
frame of mind in you.
6.In order to pass your driver’s license test you should practice.
7.Your driver’s license test begins in practice when you start your test car.
8.During the preparation process, a few more basic tips should be kept in mind.
9.You should sleep adequately the night before your test.
10.A lot of difficulties could be faced if you are not well versed in driver education.
Part II Reading Comprehension (This part includes 20 items, 2 points for each item, totaling 40 points)
Passage one
Classified advertising is that advertising which is grouped in certain sections of the paper and is thus distinguished from display advertising. Such groupings as “Help Wanted”, “Real Estate”, “Lost and Found” are made, the rate charged being less than for display advertising. Classified advertisements are a convenience to the reader and
a saving to the advertiser.
The reader who is interested in a particular kind of advertisement finds all advertisements of that type grouped for him. The advertisers may, on this account, use a very small advertisement if it were placed among larger advertisements in the paper. It is evident that the reader approaches the classified advertisement in a different frame of mind from that in which he approaches the other advertisements in the paper. He turns to a page of classified advertisements to search for the particular advertisement that will meet his needs. As his attention is voluntary, the advertiser does not need to rely too much extent on display type to get the reader’s attention. Formerly all classified advertisements were of the same size and did not have display type. With the increase in the number of such advertisements, however, each advertiser within a certain group is competing with others in the same group for the reader’s attention. In many cases, the result has been an increase in the size of the space used and the addition of headlines and pictures. In that way, the classified advertisement has in reality advertisement. This is particularly true of real estate advertising.
11.All of the following facts are advantages of classified advertisement for
advertisers EXCEPT that ____.
A) classified advertisement charges less money
B) it is easier to attract the attention of the target consumers
C) it provides more information for the readers
D) it does not have to rely too much on display type
12.One of the examples given of types of classified advertisement is ____
A) houses for sale
B) people who are asking for help
C) people who are lost
D) job vacancies
13.What sort of attitude do people have when they look at classified advertisement,
according to the writer?
A) They are in the frame of mind to buy anything.
B) They are looking for something they need.
C) They feel lost because there are so many advertisements.
D) They feel the same as when they look at display advertisements.
14.According to the passage, in which way have the classified advertisements
changed nowadays?
A) They depend more on display type.
B) More money is charged for them.
C) They are divided into more groups.
D) They are less formal.
15.Why have classified advertisements changed in appearance?
A) Because people no longer want headlines and pictures.
B) Because real estate advertising is particularly truthful now.
C) Because the increase in the number of such advertisements means they have to be small now.
D) Because there are more advertisements now and more competition among advertisers.
Passage two
We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming(把......按能力分班) pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!
Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. This is only one aspect of their total personality. We are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full, not just their academic ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.
In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher.
Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. An advanced pupil can do advanced work: it does not matter what age the child is. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.
16.In the passage the author's attitude towards "mixed-ability teaching" is ______.
A) critical
B) questioning
C) approving
D) objective
17.By "held back" (Line I) the author means ______.
A) made to remain in the same classes
B) forced to study in the lower classes
C) drawn to their studies
D) prevented from advancing
18.The author argues that a teacher's chief concern should be the development of the
student's _______ .
A) personal qualities and social skills
B) total personality
C) learning ability and communicative skills
D) intellectual ability
19.Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the third paragraph?
A) Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with others.
B) Pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.
C) Group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.
D) Pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.
20.The author's purpose in writing this passage is to _______.
A) argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same class
B) recommend pair work and group work for classroom activities
C) offer advice on the proper use of the library
D) emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teaching
Passage three
Psychologists take opposing views of how external rewards, from warm praise to old cash, affect motivation and creativity. Behaviorists, who study the relation between actions and, argue that rewards can improve performance at work and school. Some other researchers who study various aspects of mental life, maintain those rewards often destroy creativity by encouraging dependence on approval and gifts from others.
The latter view has gained many supporters, especially among educators. But the careful use of small monetary rewards sparks in grade-school children suggesting that properly presented inducements indeed aid inventiveness, according to a study in the June Journal Personality and Social Psychology.
“If they know they're working for a reward and can focu s on a relatively challenging task, they show the most creativity,” says Robert Esenberger of the University of Delaware in Newark. “But it's easy to kill creativity by giving rewards for poor performance or creating too much anticipation for rewards.”
A teacher who continually draws attention to rewards or who hands out high grades for ordinary achievement ends up with uninspired students, Esenberger holds. As an example of the latter point, he notes growing efforts at major universities to tighten grading standards and restore falling grades.
In earlier grades, the use of so-called token economics, in which students handle challenging problems and receive performance-based points toward valued rewards, shows promise in raising effort and creativity, the Delaware psychologist claims.
21.Psychologists are divided with regard to their attitudes toward ____.
A) the choice between spiritual encouragement and monetary rewards
B) the appropriate amount of external rewards
C) the study of relationship between actions and
D) the effects of external rewards on students' performance
22.What is the view held by many educators concerning external rewards for
students?
A) They approve of external rewards.
B) They don't think external rewards.
C) They have doubts about external rewards.
D) They believe external rewards can motivate small children, but not college students.
23.According to the result of the study mentioned in the passage, what should
educators do to stimulate motivation and creativity?
A) Give rewards for performances which deserve them.
B) Always promise rewards.
C) Assign tasks which are not very challenging.
D) Be more lenient to students when mistakes are made.
24.It can be inferred from the passage that major universities are trying to tighten
their grading standards because they believe ____.
A) rewarding poor performance may kill the creativity of students’
B) punishment is more effective than rewarding
C) failing uninspired students helps improve their overall academic standards
D) discouraging the students anticipation for easy rewards is matter of urgency
25.Which of the following facts about “token economics” is not correct?
A) Students are assigned challenging tasks.
B) Rewards are given for good performances.
C) Students are evaluated according to the effort they put into the task.
D) With token economics, students’ creativity can be enhanced.
Passage four
Mass media are tools of communication. Mass media can be divided into two groups: print media and electronic media. By print media, we mean books, newspapers and magazines. Electronic media include television, computer, radio and movie. Mass media allow us to record and pass information rapidly to a large, scattered audience. They extend our ability to talk to each other by helping us overcome barriers caused by time and space.
There are various ways in which mass media make daily life easier for us. Firstly, they inform and help us keep a watch on our world. They gather and pass on information we would be unlikely or unable to obtain on their own.
Secondly, mass media help us to arrange our time and life. What we talk about and what we think about are greatly influenced by the media. When people get together, they tend to talk about certain happenings in newspapers or on TV. Because we are exposed to different points of view through different kinds of media every day, we are able to evaluate all sides of a certain issue.
Thirdly, the media are used to persuade people. A good example is advertisements
through the media. Newspapers, magazines and TV are filled with all kinds of colorful, persuasive advertisements. Though many advertisements may not say openly that they want you to buy a certain product, they describe their products in such a way that you may want to buy them.
Fourthly, the media also entertain. All of the media make efforts to try to entertain their audience. For instance, even though the newspaper is a prime medium of information, it also contains entertainment features. Television, motion pictures, fiction books and some radio stations and magazines are devoted mainly to entertainment. It is estimated that in the future, the entertainment function of mass media will become even more important than it is now.
26.What makes it possible for people living in different places to communicate with
each other?
A) Printed media B) Mass media C) Electronic media D) Computers
27.Which of the following functions of mass media is Not mentioned?
A) To make people well informed about the world
B) To amuse and entertain people
C) To help people arrange their time and life
D) To give people a sense of honor
28.Certain matters in newspapers or on TV tend to be talked about when people get
together because ________.
A) people are curious about them
B) people are influenced by those mass media
C) it is fashionable for people to do so
D) it is easy for people to communicate in this way
29.How does advertisement make people purchase certain goods according to the
passage?
A) By giving an attractive account of the goods.
B) By asking people to buy them.
C) By forcing people to buy them.
D) By giving people something extra.
30.Which of the following media is mainly devoted to information according to the
passage?
A) TV B) Magazines C) Motion Pictures D) Newspapers
Part III Vocabulary and Structure(This part includes 20 items, 2 point for each item, totaling 40 points.)
31.Having finished their morning work, the clerks stood up behind their desks,
_____ themselves.
A. extending
B. stretching
C. prolonging
D. expanding
32.These goods are _____ for export, though a few of them may be sold on the home
market.
A. essentially
B. completely
C. remarkably
D. necessarily
33.It has been revealed that some government leaders _____ their authority and
position to get illegal profits for themselves.
A. employ
B. take
C. abuse
D. overlook
34.Niagara Falls is a great tourist _____ , drawing millions of visitors every year.
A. attention
B. arrangement
C. appointment
D. attraction
35.These trains are so luxurious that you can end a long journey feeling positively
_____.
A. restored
B. refreshed C .resumed D .renewed
36.Most of us have found the _____ of today’s young people to marry and bear
children at late ages.
A. incline
B. direction
C. tendency
D. decline
37.The tax inspector has gained complete _________________ to the company file.
A. access B .knowledge C. liberty D. implication
38.Professor Milton translated not only from the French but also, __________, from
the Polish.
A.on the occasion
B. on occasion
C. on the occasion of
D. on no occasion
39.Make sure the label is firmly__________ to the luggage before you mail it.
A.applied
B. accomplished
C. emerged
D. attached
40.The traffic was awful, a__________ line of vehicles extending as far as the eye
could see.
A.continual
B. continuous
C. desirable
D. critical
41.If the data is statistically __________, it will throw light on the problem we are
investigating.
A.initial
B. superior
C. valid
D. principal
42.As long as we keep working hard on it, we will __________ accomplish the task
of mastering English.
A.in due course
B. in retrospect
C. not in the least
D. on the other hand
43.The most __________ argument for wearing seat belts is the number of lives they
save.
A.to tell
B. told
C. telling
D. to be told
44.A major difficulty that __________international students is how best to judge the
quality of a program in a foreign university.
A. cherishes
B. tickles
C. confronts
D. fabricate
45.These are the first machines that can stand__________________ of continuously
crushing glass.
A. the wear and tear;
B. the endurance and tolerance;
C. the resistance and assistance
D. the strength and friction
46.The information below lists things you’ll need to prepare for ______
_______your application.
A. filling up
B. filling with
C. filling out;
D. filling at
https://www.doczj.com/doc/7318234467.html,panies shouldn’t damage the environment in their _______ of p rofit.
A. efforts
B. retrospect
C. possession
D. pursuit
48.______ contrast to other drugs, the new one is easier for absorption.
A. In
B. By
C. With
D. For
49.Prof. Smith says that my composition is good except for the ending which seems
too________.
A. exceptional
B. striking
C. comparable
D. abrupt
50.You are free to say what you think, but as a responsible individual you should
also be prepared to face the _________ of what you say.
A. consequence
B. convention
C. confrontation
D. contrast
Part IV Banked Cloze (This part includes 10 items, 1 point for each item, totaling 10 points.)
Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please write the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
El Nino is the name given to the mysterious and often unpredictable change in the climate of the world. This strange _____51____ happens every five to eight years. It starts in the Pacific Ocean and is thought to be caused by a failure in the trade wind (信风), which affects the ocean currents driven by these winds. As the trade winds lessen in ____52____, the ocean temperatures rise, causing the Peru current flowing in from the east to warm up by as much as 5°C.
The warming of the ocean has far-reaching effects. The hot, humid (潮湿的) air over the ocean causes severe ____53___ thunderstorms. The rainfall is increased across South America, ____54____ floods to Peru. In the West Pacific, there are droughts affecting Australia and Indonesia. So while some parts of the world prepare for heavy rains and floods, other parts face drought, poor crops and _____55____.
E1 Nino usually lasts for about 18 months. The 1982-83 El Nino brought the most ____ 56___ weather in modern history. Its effect was worldwide and it left more than 2,000 people dead and caused over eight billion pounds _____57___ of damage. The 1990 El Nino lasted until June, 1995. Scientists ____58____ this to be the longest El Nino for 2,000 years.
Nowadays, weather experts are able to forecast when an El Nino will ____59____, but they are still not ___60___ sure what leads to it or for what affects how strong it will be.
A. estimate
B. strength
C. deliberately
D. notify
E. tropical
F. phenomenon
G. stable
H. attraction
I. completely
J. destructive
K. starvation
L. bringing
M. exhaustion
N. worth
O. strike
Key to exercise 1 for Band 2
Part I Fast Reading (1 point for each, totaling 10 points)
1.G
2.J
3.B
4.L
5.N
6.C
7.E
8.O
9.O 10.P
Part II Reading Comprehension (2 points for each, totaling 40 points)
11-15 CABAD 16-20 CDBDA 21-25 DCABC 26-30 CDBAD Part III V ocabulary & Structure (2 point for each, totaling 40 points)
31-35 BACDB 36-40 CABDB 41-45 CACCA 46-50 CDADA Part IV Banked Cloze (1 point for each, totaling 10 points)
51-60 FBELK JNAOI
Unit 1 Part Ⅱ Reading Task Vocabulary Ⅰ1. 1)respectable 2)agony 3)put down 4)sequence 5)hold back 6)distribute 7)off and on 8)vivid 9)associate 10)finally 11)turn in 12)tackle 2. 1)has been assigned to the newspaper’s Paris office. 2)was so extraordinary that I didn’t know whether to believe him or not. 3)a clear image of how she would look in twenty years’time. 4)gave the command the soldiers opened fire. 5)buying bikes we’ll keep turning them out. 3. 1)reputation; rigid; to inspire 2)and tedious; What’s more; out of date ideas 3)compose; career; avoid showing; hardly hold back Ⅱviolating Ⅲ;in upon Comprehensive Exercises ⅠCloze back; tedious; scanned; recall; vivid; off and on; turn out/in; career ; surprise; pulled; blowing; dressed; scene; extraordinary; image; turn; excitement ⅡTranslation As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to. 2)His girlfriend advised him to get out of /get rid of his bad habits of smoking before it took hold. 3)Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next few months, they have decided to increase its production. 4)It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules. /Bill is said to have been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules. 5)It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage. /The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage. 2.Susan lost her legs because of/in a car accident. For a time, she didn’t know how to face up to the fact she would never (be able to) walk again. One day, while scanning (through) some magazines, a true story caught her eye/she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be able to lead a useful life. Unit 2 Part ⅡReading Task Vocabulary Ⅰ1. 1)absolutely 2)available 3)every now and then 4)are urging/urged 5)destination 6)mostly 7)hangs out 8)right away 9)reunion 10)or something 11)estimate 12)going ahead 2. 1)in the examination was still on his mind. 2)was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game. 3)was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner. 4)has come up and I am afraid I won’t be able to accomplish the project on time. 5)of equipping the new hospital was estimated at﹩2 million. 3. 1)were postponed; the awful; is estimated 2)reference; not available; am kind of 3)not much of a teacher; skips; go ahead Ⅱ;on Ⅲor less of/sort of 4. kind of/sort of 5. more or less 6. or something Comprehensive Exercises ⅠCloze up; awful; practically; neighborhood; correspondence; available; destination; reunion; Mostly; postponing; absolutely ; savings; embarrassment; phone; interrupted; touch; envelope; signed; message; needed ⅡHalf an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadn’t come yet. We had to walk home. 2)Mary looks as if she is very worried about the Chinese exam because she hasn’t learned the texts by
江南大学现代远程教育第二阶段测试卷 考试科目:《大学英语（二）》时间：90分钟学习中心（教学点）批次：层次： 专业：学号：身份证号： 姓名：得分： 第一部分：交际用语（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 此部分共有5个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出正确选项。 1．- Good morning, John . How are you doing? - _________ A：I’m pleased. B：Good night. C：Not so bad. And you? D：How do you do? 2．- How do I get to the cinema? - _________ A：It's very far. B：Yes, there is a cinema near here. C：It's well known. D：Go down this street and turn left. 3．- This is a challenging job. Who wants it? - _________ A：I'll take it. B：It's a good idea. C：You bet! D：No sweat! 4．- I hope you have a most happy and prosperous new year! - _________ A：You are welcome! B：How smart you are! C：The same to you!
D：Nice going! 5．- Would you like to see a film? - _________ A：Yes, I'd love to. B：Do it, please. C：No, you like it? D：How do you do? 第二部分：阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 此部分共有2篇短文，第一篇短文后有5个问题。请从每个问题后的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出正确选项。第二篇短文后有5个正、误判断题，请选择T或F. Passage One It has been reported that in colleges across the United States, the daytime serial drama known as the soap opera has suddenly become "in". Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:30 pm, college television lounges are filled with soap opera fans who can't wait to see the next episode in the lives of their favorite characters. Actually, soaps are more than a college favorite; they're a youth favorite. When school is out, high-school students are in front of their TV sets. One young working woman admitted that she turned down a higher paying job rather than give up watching her favorite serials. During the 1960's, it was uncommon for young people to watch soap operas. The mood of the sixties was very different from now. It was a time of seriousness, and talk was about social issues of great importance. Now, seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young people want to be happy. It may seem strange that they should turn to soap opera, which is known for showing trouble in people's lives. But soap opera is enjoyment. Young people can identify with the soap opera character, who, like the college-age viewer, is looking for happy love, and probably not finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chance to feel close to people without having to bear any responsibility for their problems. 6．What is soap opera? A：Plays based on science fiction stories. B：Plays based on non-fiction stories. C：The daytime serial dramas on TV. D：Popular documentary films on TV. 7．What can be the best title of the passage?
【一】全新版大学英语综合教程1课后题 Unit 1 Growing Up Part II Language Focus Vocabulary Ⅰ.1. …down back and on in 2. been assigned to the newspaper’s Paris office. so extraordinary that I didn’t know whether to believe him or not. clear image of how she would look in twenty years’ time. the command the soldiers opened fire. bikes we’ll keep turning them out. 3. , rigid, to inspire tedious, What’s more, out of date ideas , career, avoid showing, hardly hold back Ⅱ. violating Ⅲ. , in upon Comprehensive Exercises Ⅰ. Cloze 1. back
and on out/in 2. Ⅱ. Translation 1. 1.As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to. 2.His girlfriend advised him to get out of/get rid of his bad habit of smoking before it took hold. 3.Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next few months, they have decided to increase its production. 4.It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules. /Bill is said to have been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules. 5.It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage. /The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage. 2. Susan lost her legs because of / in a car accident. For a time, she didn’t know how to face up to the fact that she would never (be able to) walk again. One day, while scanning (through) some magazines, a true story caught her eye /she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be bale to lead a useful life. Unit 2 Friendship I. Vocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. 1) absolutely 2) available
3.Many products for sale seem to scream at us, "Buy me! Buy me!" Advertising is a big busin ess in our world with many products competing for our attention. Think of the last time you boug ht clothes. You probably noticed the variety of colors, patterns, fabrics and brands you could choo se from. Which kind of soft drink would you like to have today or what kind of computer do you want? Advertisers are skilled in the art of making their products look the best to appeal to our se nses. But products aren't always what they seem. Sometimes advertising is deceptive and as cons umers ,we must be careful about what we choose to buy. It is important to learn to compare prod ucts and identify our purpose in purchasing the things we need. But the good thing about advertising is that it helps people to make decisions and refine thei r choices. In the United States, the Ad Council creates timely public service messages to the nation. Th eir purpose is to raise awareness of public problems that citizens can respond to. Inspiring ads ca use individuals to take action and even save lives. Pollution in America, for example has been red uced over the years because of the creative Public Service advertisements that the council provid es" Please, please don't be a litter bug, 'cause every 'litter bit' hurts." Many families have taught t heir children to place litter in the trash can in response to this catchy phrase, which has affected g enerations as each succeeding generation has taught their children not to litter. 4.Nature imposes difficult conditions upon the earth from time to time . The tornado and fo rest fire destroy natural resources ,homes and other structures ,and very often harm or kill peopl e . Technological tragedies happen with little or no warning as we see trains crash and airplanes f all from the sky shortly after take-off. As tragic as calamities are , they seem to bring out the best in human nature . people trained in em ergency care arrive at the scene and begin assisting the inj ured .Others come with equipment to remove debris. Men , women ,and young people willingly c ome to the scene of an accident , hoping to be of help in some way . These selfless acts of kindne ss make our world a better place . compassion eases the wounds of calamities. American Airlines flight number 587 crashed less than three minutes after taking off from JF K Airport in New York in November,2001. Witnesses s aw an engine fire develop on the plane’s nu mber one engine located under the left wing of the aircraft .seconds later ,the airliner crashed int o eight homes ,completely destroying four of them .All 260 people aboard the airplane were kille d along with six people at the crash site ,leaving many people to mourn the loss of their loved on es .the residents (people who live in the area of the crash ) rallied together to comfort those griev ing, while others removed bodies from the wreckage and did the necessary clean-up. 工程实施困难的条件下在地上的时候。龙卷风和森林火灾破坏自然资源,房屋和其他建筑物,和经常伤害或杀死人。技术的悲剧发生在很少或没有预警,因为我们看到火车事故,飞机起飞后不久就从天空坠落。一样悲惨的灾难,他们似乎显示出人性中最好的。在急诊受训的人到达现场并开始帮助受伤的人则跟设备清除残骸。男人,女人,和年轻人自愿来到事故现场,希望能有帮助。这些无私的善举让我们的世界变得更美好。同情减轻灾害的伤口。 美国航空公司587号航班坠毁不到三分钟后从纽约肯尼迪机场起飞,11月2001。目击者看到一个引擎火灾发展在飞机上的1号引擎位于下飞机的左翼,接着后,客机坠毁八家,完全摧毁了四个260名乘客的飞机遇难连同6人在事故现场,造成许多人悼念失去的亲人,居民(住在崩溃的面积)聚集在一起,安慰那些悲伤,而另一些人则从残骸,并把尸体移走必要的清理。 5.Success can be reached in different ways by people in different careers. Bill Gates began at age to program computers,His vision for personal computing has been central to the success of M icrosoft Corporation, the company he founded with his childhood friend in 1975 . The former CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch, is a business legend. A famous quote by Mr. Welch is,” Chang before you have to. ”He believes in leading by example and encourages his empl oyees to do their best every day. Michael Jordan s aid,”I accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” He is one of the best athl etes to ever play team sports. His great smile, athletic achievements, and pleasant personality ha ve made him one of the most famous athletes in the world. Michael Jordan spent a lot of time pla ying basketball as a child but in senior middle school he was taken off the team . Instead of giving up , he worked through adversity and became the greatest basketball player yet .
中国地质大学(武汉)远程与继续教育学院 大学英语课程综合测试2 学习层次：专升本时间：90分钟 专业：姓名： 第一部分：交际用语(共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分) 此部分共有5个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选顷，请从A、B、 C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. What?s the problem with your bike? A. Not at all B. Good, thank you C. nothing serious D. sure 2. Good morning, John. How are you doing? A. I?m pleased B. Good night C. Not so bad. And you? D. How do you do? 3. --_______ -- You too! A. Merry Christmas! B. What a beautiful day! C. Help yourself D. It?s very kind of you. 4. –I didn?t know my identity card was needed, sir. -- ________________. A. That?s sorry B. I don?t believe you. C. sorry, but that?s no excuse D. How dare you say that. 5. --Would you do me a favor? --____________. A. I would B. I?m not sure C. What is the favor? D. With pleasure 第二部分：阅读理解(共10小题，每小题3分，满分30分) 此部分共有2篇短文，每篇短文后有5个问题。请从每个问题后的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Passage 1 When George finished his studies at university, he began to look around for a job. He did not know what he would like to do. One of his uncles had worked for the government for thirty years, and he advised George to try to get a job of the same kind, so he went for an examination one day. He was successful, and his first job was in a large government office in London. When George had been working there for a few weeks, his uncle came to visit the family one Saturday evening. He was delighted that his nephew had managed to get a job working for the government, and he asked him a lot of questions about it. One of the questions he asked was: “And how many people work in your department, George?” The young man thought for a few minutes and then answered, “About half of them,
Unit 1 Key to Exercises Part I Pre-Reading Task Script for the recording: Ways of learning is the topic of this unit. It is also the topic of the song you are about to listen to, called Teach Your Children sung by Crosby, Stills and Nash. Teach Your Children Crosby, Stills and Nash You, who are on the road, Must nave a code that you can live by. And so, become yourselr, Because the past is just a goodbye. Teach your cbildren well, Their lather's hell did slowly go by. And reed them on your dreams, The one they picks, the one you'll mow by. Don't you ever ash them why, ir they told you, you will cry, So just look at them and sigh and know they love you. Appendix I - 93 - And you, oi tender years, Can't know the rears that your elders grew by. Ana so please help them with your youtb, They seek the truth before tbey can die. Teacb your parents well, Tbeir children's bell will slowly go by. And reed them on your dreams, Tbe one tbey picks, tbe one you'll kno w by.
Key to Exercises Opener Mary is thinking of getting a tattoo tomorrow afternoon. She asks Mel to join her, but Mel cannot because she has to work tomorrow. And then Mary invites Mel to go to a party tomorrow night. Mel hesitates at first, but finally decides to go with Mary. They will meet at eight o’clock. Abbreviation Meaning 1. TGIF Thank God it’s Friday 2. AMA Ask me anything 3. OMG Oh my God! 4. YOLO You only live once 5. FOMO Fear of missing out 6. FYI For your information 7. LOL Laugh out loud 8. TBH To be honest 9. PPL People 10. ETA Estimated time of arrival Transcript: A: Hey, Mary. B: Hey, Mel. A: TGIF.
B: TGIF. A: Mel, I need some advice on something. B: AMA A: Yeah, thanks. I’m thinking of getting a tattoo. B: OMG! Really Are you serious A: Well, YOLO. B: That’s true. A: Well. B: When are you going to do it A: I’m thinking tomorrow afternoon. Do you want to come B: Oh, I’d love to come, but I’ve got to work tomorrow. Oh, major FOMO. A: What a shame! B: Yeah, A: Well, FYI, there’s a party tomorrow night. And if you are not busy, you can come to that instead. B: I’m not busy, but TBH I really need to take it easy this weekend. A: What That’s so not like you. B: LOL, that’s true. A: Party is in Hackney Wick. It’s gonna be good, good music, good PPL. B: Oh, major FOMO again. Oh, what the hell Yes, why not I’ll go.
一单元测试 一、词汇①单词、短语1达到,完成,实现2适用,应用3系,贴,附加4等待5勇敢无畏的;冒失鲁莽的6批评的,评论的7离开,起程,背离,变更8出现,兴起9 书法10逐步形成,发展,演化11夸张,夸大,言过其实12开始的,最初的13插入,嵌入14笨拙地15 忽视16 时候,场合17执行,履行18首要的,主要的19优先(权),优先考虑的事20提升,晋升，宣传,推销21有关22 有点,稍总结,概括24上级的,较高等级的25有根据的,站得住脚的26 (文中)到达,流入,进入27到时候,今后适当时候28回想起来,事后看来29补偿,弥补30 一点也不31 (偶然或容易地)获得,学会32 (问题的)解答,解决办法33从事,致力34突破,进展35 初级的36有力的,有效的,显著的37 创新38充满活力的,有力的39奇闻轶事40. 同情的,赞同的41抚养,培养,栽种42自力更生43意图,打算,意向44便利,容易,熟练45至关重要的，危急的46.本领，技艺47有效地48对比49. 比得上的；可比的50. 不断的，一再重复的②1. He proved himself a ________ successor to the former Prime Minister. A. worthwhile B. worthiness C. worthy D. worth 2. Your radio is too loud, turn the ________ down. A. volume B. voice C. sound D. tone 3. The Channel Tunnel is one of the biggest engineering projects ever ________. A. understated B. undertaken C. undergone D. underneath 4. He comes from a poor country village in the mountains, so it’s very hard for him to pay the whole school year’s _____ at o ne time. A. money B. fare C. fees D. tuition 5. Anthony is a very ________ person and never wastes anything. A. miserly B. thrifty C. economic D. conservative 6. He is seriously ill because his girlfriend has just deserted him. Why don’t you try some occupational__ to remove his mind from distress A. operation B. therapy C. injection D. medicine 7. The government used their emergency powers to ____ the truth about the accident. A. suppress B. manipulate C. control D. manage 8. The ________ of the member countries is supposed to be held recently at Geneva. A. summit B. summary C. suffering D. summon 9. The ghostly presence was just a (n)_________ sensation of some people. A. objective B. subjunctive C. subjective D. objected 10. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and thousands of jobs are at ________. A. danger B. loss C. threat D. stake 11. The ________ of these islands is still in dispute and the three countries are to have a conference next month to settle the issue. A. sovereignty B. right C. authority D. power 12. That organization __________ persons of different political stands. A. owns B. embraces C. composes D. consists 13. We would never have secured our independence without the aid you ______. A. pursued B. requested C. presented D. rendered 14. Women are ________ against the restrictions on job opportunities. A. proceeding B. negative C. revolving D. urgent 15. I was unaware of the critical points involved, so my choice was quite _________. A. artistic B. artificialC. arbitrary D. mechanical 16. Sometimes the student may be asked to write about his __ to a certain book or article that has some bearing on the subject being studied. A. impression B. reaction C. comprehension D. sentiment 17. We’d decided to sell our car, but then we began to have second ________. A. plans B. minds C. id eas D. thoughts 18. The mystery guest on the show is ________ other than the President. A. no B. none C. not D. nothing 19. During the recession they ________ the workers off for three months. A. gave B. laid C. called D. dropped 20. I haven’t enough mo ney to buy a car, so I just have to do _______. A. nothing B. none C. without D. nobody 二、选词填空A bookless life is an incomplete life. Books influence the depth and breadth of life. They meet the natural______47_____for freedom, for expression, for creativity and beauty of life. Learners, therefore, must have books, and the right type of book, for the satisfaction of their need. Readers turn______48_____ to books because their curiosity concerning all manners of things, their eagerness to share in the experiences of others and their need to ____49 _____ from their own limited environment lead them to find in books food for the mind and the spirit. Through their reading they find a deeper significance to life as books acquaint them with life in the world as it was and it is now. They are presented with a __50 _____ of human experiences and come to ___51 ____ other ways of thought and living. And while ____52 ____ their own relationships and responses to life , the readers often find that the ___53__ in their stories are going through similar adjustments, which help to clarify and give significance to their own. Books provide ___54 ____ material for readers’ imagination to grow. Imagination is a valuable quality and a motivating power, and stimulates achievement. While enriching their imagination, books __55 ____their outlook, develop a fact-finding attitude and train them to use leisure ___56 ___. The social and educational significance of the readers’ books canno t be overestimated in an academic library. A. Abundant B. Characters C. Communicating D. Completely E. Derive F. Desire G. Diversity H. Escape I. Establishing J. Narrow K. Naturally L. Personnel M. Properly N. Respect O. Widen 三、佳句临摹1.佳句：Compared with the negative aspects, I think, the blessing of science is more evident. 临摹：我认为，与传统的字典相比，电子字典携带和使用起来更加方便。 2.佳句：Motor vehicles have made our lives more comfortable and convenient, as well as provide more chances for commercial and industrial development. 临摹：了解一个人，我们可以看他交什么样的朋友，也可以看他读什么样的书。 3.佳句：It is not science itself but human beings’ misuse of it that brings us undesirable results. 临摹：一个人的成功不是取决于他的外貌而是取决于他的能力。 4. It seems that the only time---is when---or when---. 5. One exception to---is---. 6. --- when it comes to---. 7. Today, there is widespread agreement among---that---. 8. 佳句：Physical exercise is not harmful but good to them.临摹：真正的朋友不是只说我们爱听的话，而是会给我们提出他或她认为从长远来看对我们有利的建议。佳句Physical exercise is an effective way to release pressure and keep a pleasant mood .临摹：兼职工作是大学生了解社会的一个有效途径。佳句：I am keen on all kinds of ball games ,especially football and basketball .临摹：很多人，尤其是年轻人，不喜欢去博物馆。 四、翻译1. Medical researchers are painfully aware that there are many problems__________(他们至今还没有答案) (大多数父母所关心的) is providing the best education possible for their children. ’d better take a sweater with you______________ (以防天气变冷) the project, many people have received training and________ (决定自己创业) anti-virus agent was not known_______________(直到一名医生偶然发现了它) 6. The latest surveys show that quite a few children have unpleasant associations with homework. 7. No invention has received more praise and abuse than Internet. 8. An increasing number of people are beginning to realize that education is not complete with graduation. 9. Proper measures must be taken to limit the number of foreign tourists and the great efforts should be made to protect local environment and history from the harmful effects of international tourism. 10. An increasing number of experts believe that migrants will exert positive effects on construction of city. However，this opinion is now being questioned by more and more city residents，who complain that the migrants have brought many serious problems like crime and prostitution. 11. Many city residents complain that it is so few buses in their city that they have to spend much more time waiting for a bus，which is usually crowded with a large number of passengers. 12. There is no denying the fact that air pollution is an extremely serious problem：the city authorities should take strong measures to deal with it. 13. Any government，which is blind to this point，may pay a heavy price. 14.