大学英语四级期末考试A

命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线题号I II III IV V 总分核分人得分得分I Complete the following sentences by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. (1′×25=25′)1. The reporters exposed the corruption of several senior officers in the government; consequently, these officers ___________ to resign from office.A. have askedB. were askedC. had askedD. had been asked2. The train ___________ at the present speed until it reaches the next city at about seven o'clock this evening.A. will be goingB. wentC. would goD. went3. Such ___________ the case, there are no grounds to justify your complaints.A. wasB. isC. is beingD. being4. I beg ___________ your nephew's wedding.A. to be excusedB. to be excused fromC. to excuse fromD. to be excused to5. The only candidate___________ can hope to defeat him is quit now.A. whoB. whichC. thatD. when6. Humble ___________it may be, there's no place like home, ___________ he may go.A. like, whenB. as, whereverC. although, whereD. which, wherever7. He ought to attend the meeting, _________?A. should heB. ought heC. shouldn't heD. oughtn't he8. Mary is 18 years old this year; she _________19 next year.A. will beB. is to beC. is going to beD. should be9. Though it was late in the night, _________he continued to work vigorously.A. butB. yetC. andD. that10. The doctor advised him to stay in bed, saying he was much_________.A. ill enoughB. too illC. so illD. very ill11. I was _________study French yesterday, but I changed my mind.A. to be startingB. to startC. to have startedD. to have been starting12. You'd rather go to theater with him this evening, _________?A. are youB. hadn't youC. isn't itD. wouldn't you13. _________that the formation of the sun, the planets, and other stars began with the condensation of an interstellar gas cloud.A. It is believedB. BelievingC. Being believedD. To believe14. One of the most spectacular qualities of man is notably his _________to any kind of natural environment.命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线A. tendencyB. adoptabilityC. adaptabilityD. availability15. I'm in no _________now to go to concert with you.A. moodB. intentionC. emotionD. sense16. The judger doesn't know whether the witness is telling the truth, but he will _________it.A. identifyB. enforceC. distinguishD. verify17. Before the plane _________, the pilot bailed out.A. clashedB. crashedC. smashedD. struck18. Doctors often make higher _________for their works than they should.A. chargesB. billsC. costsD. payments19. Most of the earliest _________into America came from Europe.A. migrantsB. emigrantsC. immigrantsD. inhabitants20. His name was on the _________of my tongue, but I just couldn't remember.A. edgeB. rimC. borderD. tip21. I caught a _________of the name of the book before she put it into the drawer.A. glimpseB. glanceC. sightD. stare22. Once you become a soldier, you will be given a monthly _________by the army.A. incomeB. allowanceC. wageD. salary23. I called at his house but was refused _________.A. admissionB. accessC. receptionD. admittance24. All too _________it was time to go back to school after the Spring Festival.A. quickB. soonC. fastD. speedy25. He handled the company in _________with his brother.A. combinationB. mixtureC. collaborationD. association得分II There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. (1′×10=10′)1. Employees are not allowed (make) ________ personal phone calls in the office.2. The shop assistant priced the goods before (put) ________ them on the shelf.3. The purpose of new technology is to make life (easy) ________, not to make it more difficult.4. The proposal about the annual sales (discuss) ________ at the next board meeting.5. Since we work in different sections of the company, we see each other only (occasional) ________.6. Some domestic manufacturers are busy increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance) ________ technology.7. I shall appreciate your effort in (correct) ________ this error in my bank account as soon as命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线possible.8. If your neighbors are too noisy, then you have a good reason to make your (complain) ________.9. 30 percent of the students who (interview) ________ yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree.10. Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring) ________ about by unfair competition.得分III Cloze. (1′×15=15′)Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Nobody likes insects. They are___1___ and sometimes dangerous. Some of them bite us and give us disease; others bite us and give us big red___ 2___. Some don’t bite, but they just fly round our heads or crawl round our houses and gardens. And we don’t like any of them, ___3___ those lovely butterflies. But insects are interesting. First, they are very old animals. Three hundred and twenty million years ago there were no men or other___4___in the world but there were insects. Today,___5___every square mile of land there are millions of them flying and crawling___6___.Second , insects are very___7___ to their habitat, to their food and to the whole. ___8___ do people use insecticides? Not many insects ___9 ___ us. In many cases we don’t see the insects and we don’t think much about them. The ___10 ___ is that insects eat so much of mans food, and there are so many billions of them. We must use insecticides to___11__ them. An insecticide is simply a special chemical ___12___with some poisonous elements. Farmers___13___ their crops very often and the insects die quickly. Of course some poisonous chemicals may ___14___ on the crops or in the ___15___and that is also dangerous.1. A. wicked B. disgusted C. troubling D. annoying2. A. places B. points C. spots D. specks3. A. besides B. let alone C. except for D. except4. A. mammals B. amphibians C. reptiles D. birds5. A. on B. with C. throughout D. in6. A. over B. above C. about D. up7. A. suitable B. adaptable C. agreeable D. variable8. A. When B. How C. Where D. Why9. A. pierce B. wound C. hurt D. pin10. A. difference B. condition C. method D. reason11. A. put an end to B. get rid of C. take care of D. get hold of12. A. medicine B. component C. compound D. material13. A. spray B. cover C. powder D. splash命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线14. A. drop B. stay C. evaporate D. leave15. A. soil B. dirt C. clay D. mud得分IV Reading Comprehension(2′×15=30′)In the section there are four passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer.TEXT AThe Chinese of 3,500 years ago believed that the earth was a chariot, and the sky like a curved canopy stretched above it. The canopy was nine layers thick, and it sloped slightly to the northwest, as a cataclysm had broken one of its supporting columns. This gentle slope explained the movement of the stars from east to west. According to these ancient Chinese beliefs, the sun spent the night on earth and ascended to the sky each morning from the luminous valley of the east by climbing the branches of an immensely tall sacred tree. To the Chinese people, the sun was the incarnation of goodness, beauty, and truth. In popular imagination, the sun was represented as a cock that little by little assumed human form. His battles with the dragons, which personified evil in their beliefs, accounted for the momentary disappearances of the sun that men now call eclipses. Many of the Chinese people worshiped the sun, but in the vast and complicated organization of the Chinese gods, the sun was of only secondary importance.Along with these unsophisticated beliefs about the sun, the Chinese evolved a science of astronomy based upon observation—though essentially religious—which enabled them to predict eclipses of the sun and the movements of the stars. Such predictions were based on calculations made by using a gnomon—an object whose shadow could be used as a measure, as with a sundial or simpler shadow pointers. Moreover, with the naked eye, the Chinese observed sunspot, a phenomenon not then known to their contemporaries.1. The sun’s disappearances were thought to be caused by____.A. fights with cocksB. fights with dragonsC. a scientific phenomenonD. eclipses2. Ancient Chinese astronomy could be accurately described as ____.A. entirely religious in natureB. based on legendary figuresC. advantages in some areasD. completely unsuccessful3. What is implied in this passage?命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线A. The sun was worshiped by all the Chinese people.B. The sun was thought of as a cock.C. Chinese religion and astronomy were closely interrelated.D. Sundials were first used by the Chinese.TEXT BThe oceans are the main source of humidity, but plants also pour moisture into the air. In one day, a five-acre forest can release 20,000 gallons of water, enough to fill an average swimming pool, A dryer extracts moisture from wet clothes, adding to humidity. Even breathing contributes to this sticky business. Every time we exhale, we expel nearly one pint of moist air into the atmosphere.Using sophisticated measuring devices, science is learning more and more about the far-reaching and often surprising impact humidity has on all of us.Two summers ago angry callers phoned American Television and Communications Corp.’s cable-TV operation in northeastern Wisconsin, complaining about fuzzy pictures and poor reception. “What happened,” said the chief engineer, “was that the humidity was interfering with our signals.” When a blast of dry air invaded the state, the nu mber of complaints dropped sharply. Humidity plays hob with our mechanical world as well. Water condensation on the playing heads and tapes of videocassette recorders produces a streaky picture. Humidity shortens the life of flashlight and smoke-detector batteries. When the weather gets sticky, the rubber belts that power the fan, air conditioner and alternator under the hood of our cars can get wet and squeak.Moisture also causes pianos to go out of tune, often in no time flat. At the Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Va., pianos are tuned twice a day during the summer concert season. Often a tuner stands in the wings, ready to make emergency adjustments during performances.Humidity speeds the deterioration of treasured family photos and warps priceless antiques. Your home’s wooden support beams, doors and window framers absorb extra moisture and expand-swelling up to three percent depending on the wood, its grain and the setting.Too much moisture promotes blight that attacks potato and green-bean crops—adding to food costs. It also causes rust in wheat, which can affect grain-product prices.Humidity affects our health, as well. We get more migraine headaches, ulcer attacks, blood clots and skin rashes in hot, humid weather. Since 1987, the Health, Weight and Stress Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has tested over 1700 patients for responses to high humidity. They have reported increased dizziness, stomachaches, chest pains, cramps, and visual disturbances such as double and blurred vision.4. The main idea of the passage is about ____.A. the main source of humidityB. the impact of humidity on our world and ourselves命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线C. how humidity affect our lifeD. the damage humidity has done to our world5. Which of the following is NOT included as source of humidity in this passage?A. Oceans.B. Plants.C. Air.D. Dryers.6. Why does a tuner often stand in the wings?A. So it can be reached any time.B. It is so designed mechanically.C. So it can prevent moisture.D. The piano needs to be tuned frequently.7. What can be inferred from this passage?A. Nowadays science is learning more and more about the impact humidity has on all of us by using sophisticated measuring devices.B. Humidity could interfere with television signals.C. Humidity may warp priceless antiques.D. Visual disturbances may decrease in days of low humidity.TEXT CLondoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and even of books—especially paperbacks, which are still comparatively cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy ‘proper’ books, too, printed on good paper and bound between hard covers.There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book-selling. Perhaps the best known of these is Charing Cross Road in the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the celebrated one which b oasts of being “the biggest bookshop in the world” to the tiny dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens’ time. Some of these shops stock, or will obtain, any kind of book, but many of them specialize-in second-hand books, in art books, in foreign books, in books on philosophy, politics or any other of the numberless subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes solely in books about ballet!Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charing Cross Road is not the cheapest. For the really cheap second-hand volume, the collectors must venture off the beaten track, to Farringdon Road, for example, in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so grandiose as bookshops. Instead, the booksellers come along each morning and tip out their sacks of books on to small barrows which line the gutters. And the collectors, some命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线professional and some amateur, who have been waiting for them, pounce upon the dusty cascade. In places like this one can still, occasionally, pick up for a few pence an old volume that may be worth many pounds. Both Charing Cross Road and Farringdon Road are well-known haunts of the book buyer. Yet all over London there are bookshops, in places not so well known, where the wares are equally varied and exciting. It is in the sympathetic atmosphere of such shops that the ardent book buyer feels most at home. In these shops, even the lifelong book-browser is frequently rewarded by the accidental discovery of previously unknown delights. One could, in fact, easily spend a lifetime exploring London’s bookshops. There are many less pleasant ways of spending time!8. In the bookshops of Charing Cross Road you can get____.A. new books of any kindB. tiny dusty booksC. second-hand books on various subjectsD. both A and C9. The book-browser ____.A. never gets tired of exploring London’s bookshopsB. has many other pleasant ways of spending timeC. always stays at home readingD. goes to bookshops to kill time every day10. According to the passage the best-known bookshops are ____.A. in the East Central districtB. throughout the cityC. in some parts of the cityD. in the center of the city11. This passage tells us that ____.A. Londoners have plenty of time to read booksB. Londoners are rich enough to buy various booksC. Londoners enjoy collecting and reading booksD. Londoners prefer second-hand books.TEXT DThey are among the 250,000 people under the age of 25 who are out of work in the Netherlands, a group that accounts for 40 percent of the nation’s unemployed. A storm of anger boils up at the government-sponsored youth center, even among those who are continuing their studies.“We study for jobs that don’t exist,” Nicollets Steggerda, 23, said.After three decades of prosperity, unemployment among 10 member nations of the European Community has exceeded 11 percent, affecting a total of 12.3 million people, and the number is climbing.命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线The bitter disappointment long expressed by British youths is spreading across the Continent. The title of a rock song “No Future” can now be seen written on the brick walls of closed factories in Belgium and France.Recent surveys have found that the increasing argument in the last few years over the deployment in Europe of North Atlantic Treaty Organization missiles and the possibility of nuclear war have clouded European youths’ confidence in the future.One form of protest tends to put the responsibility for a country’s economic troubles on the large numbers of “guest workers” from Third World nations, people welcomed in Western Europe in the years of prosperity.Young Europeans, brought up in an extended period of economic success and general stability, seem to resemble Americans more than they do their own parents. Material enjoyment has given them a sense of expectation, even the right, to a standard of living that they see around them.“And so we pass the days at the disco, or meet peopl e at the café, and sit and stare,” said Isabella Gault. “There is usually not much conversation. You look for happiness. Sometimes you even find it.”12. What Nicollets Steggerda said (Paragraph 2) means that____.A. school education is not sufficientB. what the students learn is more than necessaryC. the students cannot get work after graduationD. the students’ aim in study is not clear13. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The rock song “No Future” is an expression o f the disappointment of European youth.B. 40% of the guest workers are out of work in Western Europe now.C. European youths are worried about a new world war in the future.D. Widespread unemployment is beyond European youths expectation.14. British youths ____.A. are trying to find work on the ContinentB. are sympathetic with the unemployed on the ContinentC. have been the first to show their disappointment over joblessnessD. show their concern for unemployment in France and Belgium15. It seems that young Europeans ____.A. look upon life as their elders doB. are more like Americans than their elders in their way of thinkingC. look more like Americans than their elders doD. expect more from Americans than from their elders命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线得分V Translate the following sentences into Chinese. (5′×4=20′)1.Student Newspaper is looking for a journalist. Applicants (申请人) should be studying at the university now, and should have at least one year’s experience in writin g news reports. The successful applicant will be expected to report on the happenings in the city and on campus. If you are interested, please send your application to the Student Newspaper office before the end of June. For more information, please visit our website.________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The sales service includes installation (安装) and training within one week of receiving the order. On the day of installation, our training engineer will your secretary, providing instructions on the operation of this easy-to-use photocopier (复印机). You may call us for help at any time in the future. If necessary, our trainer will go to your company to help you with the operation of the machine.________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 3.Your suggestion of moving the tools to the front of the store is an excellent one. Everyone thinks that the tools are now much easier to reach. Customers like you are very important to us. One of the reasons for our success is that people like you take the time to share their good ideas with us. We are grateful for your suggestion and continued support our business.________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 4.China is a very diverse place with large variations in culture, language, customs and economic levels. The economic landscape is particularly diverse. The major cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai are modem and comparatively wealthy. However, about 50% of Chinese still live in rural areas even though only 10% of China’s land is arable. Hundreds of millions of rural residents still farm with manual labour or draft animals. Some 200 to 300 million former peasants have 23命题人期末考试分数占总分数的百分比学分判卷人考试时间审批人密封线migrated to townships and cities in search of work. Generally the southern and eastern coastal regions are wealthier while inland areas, the far west and north, and the southwest are much less developed.________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________。

2012-2013学年第二学期期末考试《大学英语四级试题》普通班A卷（2011级）（答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试题纸上不得分）Paper One注意!！！请先做听力部分。

I. Skimming and Scanning (1*10= points)Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.A Few Aspects of American LifeTravelIt’s summertime. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is over and the weather is great. And most of all, they believe they deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, the settled along the East Coast. But they weren’t content to stay here. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western territories. Later, settlers moved west to develop new areas. As a result of this west movement, Americans eventually occupied the whole continent—from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that average American moves every five years.Americans are used to traveling. Some people make long-distance commuting to work daily. Their jobs may even require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friend or relatives in distant states. Some go on low-budget weekend trips and stay in economy motels. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious hotels. Camping out in the great outdoors appeals to adventurous types. Some travel in recreational vehicles to camp out in comfort, while others “rough it”by sleeping in tents. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more “family friendly” hotels offer special programs for children.PetAmericans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a part of the family. You might say Americans treat their pets like they treat their children—sometimes even better.In America, there are more households with pets than those with children. At least 43 percent of US homes have pets of some sort. Usual creatures, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves, find a home with some Americans. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. But the all-time favorites are cats and dogs, even at the White House. Americans sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or cats make better pets. “Dog people”and “cat people” often enjoy friendly competition.Many grocery stores in America sell pet foods. Pets can even accompany their owners on vacation. Fancy hotels are beginning to accommodate both man and animal. Animal guests at Four Seasons Hotels can enjoy delicious meals served on fine china and sleep in soft beds.The average American enjoys having pets around, and for good reason. Researchers have discovered that interacting with animals lowers a person’s blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from robbers and unwelcome visitors. Cats can help rid the home of unwanted mice. Little creatures of all shapes and sizes can provide friendship and love. In many cases, having a pet prepares a young couple for the responsibilities of parenthood. Pets even encourage social relationships: they give their owners an appearance of friendliness, and they provide a good subject of conversation.Pets are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple pie. To Americans, pets are not just property, but a part of the family.Marriage“I do.” To Americans, these two words carry great meaning. They can even change your life, especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding promises is like signing a contract. Now Americans don’t really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.It all begins with engagement (婚约). Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by asking her to marry him in a romantic way.Sometimes the couple just decides together that the time is right to get married. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big approaches, bridal (新娘的) showers and bachelor’s parties provide many gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement. This prepares them for the challenges of married life.At last it’s time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there’s still room for individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors. A few even have the ceremony while skydiving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends.They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things rarely change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. She traditionally wears “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue”. The groom (新郎) wears a formal suit. Relatives and close friends participate in the ceremony.As the ceremony begins, the groom stands with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their promises. Traditionally, they promise to love each other “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health”. But sometimes the couple composes their own promises. They give each other a gold ring as a symbol of their marriage promise. Finally the minister announces the big moment: “I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!”1.What is the top reason Americans travel in the summertime?A)School is over.B)They think they deserve a rest.C)Summer is the season to travel.D)The weather is great.2.Every year, most companies _______.A)require a business tripB)insist that workers commuteC)have employees travel togetherD)provide a vacation for workers3.Many Americans treat their pets as _______.A)very usual thingsB)very common thingsC)their own propertyD)their family members4.According to the passage, some fancy hotels could provide for your pets the followingexcept _______.A)good accommodationB)some well-served foodC) a soft bedD)delicious Chinese meals5.It’s discovered that interaction with pet animals is good for health as they can help to_______.A)guard against unwelcome visitorsB)catch unwanted miceC)lower blood pressureD)keep company6.Pet can encourage social relationship by _______.A)acting as basic element to American cultureB)providing a subject for chattingC)becoming members for the familyD)having a friendly appearance7.Traditionally, if a young man wants to get married to his girlfriend he is supposed to_______.A)propose to his friend at the right timeB)ask his girlfriend to marry him in a romantic wayC)get the permission of his girlfriend’s motherD)get the permission of his girlfriend’s father8. The counseling during engagement can prepare a couple for ___________.A) the knowledge of married lifeB) the information about each otherC) the challenges of married lifeD) the ceremony of their marriage9. During the ceremony the bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding while thegroom wears___________.A) a formal suitB) a black suitC) a dark jacketD) a nice shirt10. When the bride and groom begin to exchange their rings, it is a symbol of their___________.A) beginning of new lifeB) big moment of the ceremonyC) marriage promiseD) ending of the ceremonyII. Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A (1*5=5 points )Directions: In this section, you’ll hear five short conversations. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will beread only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.11. A. She contacts her parents occasionally.B. She phones her parents regularly at weekends.C. She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down.D. She often calls her parents regardless of the rates.12. A. The woman is meeting the man at the airport.B. They are complaining about the poor airport service.C. They are discussing their plan for Christmas.D. The man is seeing the woman off.13. A. She wants to take the most direct way.B. She may be late for the football game.C. She is worried about missing her flight.D. She is currently caught in a traffic jam.14. A. He is an experienced sales manager.B. He is being interviewed for a job.C. He is a close friend of the woman.D. He is good at answering tricky questions.15. A. The man should consider his privacy first.B. The man will choose a low-rent apartment.C. The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.D. The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.Section B (1*5=5points )Directions:In this section, you’ll hear a long conversation. The conversation will be read only once. At the end of the conversation, you’ll hear five questions about whatwas said. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.16. A. A notice by the electricity board.B. Ads promoting electric appliances.C. The description of a thief in disguise.D. A new policy on pensioners' welfare.17. A. Speaking with a proper accent.B. Wearing an official uniform.C. Making friends with them.D. Showing them his ID.18. A. To be on the alert when being followed.B. Not to leave senior citizens alone at home.C. Not to let anyone in without an appointment.D. To watch out for those from the electricity board.19. A. She was robbed near the parking lot.B. All her money in the bank disappeared.C. The pension she had just drawn was stolen.D. She was knocked down in the post office. 20. A. In his twenties.B. In his thirties.C. In his forties.D. In his fifties.Section C (1*5=5points )Directions:In this section, you’ll hear a short passage. The passage will be read only once.At the end of the passage, you’ll hear five questions about what w as said. Listencarefully and choose the best answer to each question.21. A. Because both have a limited supply of air, water, and other resources.B. Because the Earth moves around the sun as fast as a spaceship.C. Because we can travel to outer space.D. Because the Earth never stops moving.22. A. More than 60 million.B. More than 60 billion.C. More than 6 million.D. More than 6 billion.23. A. About 80 miles per second.B. About 70 miles per second.C. About 18 miles per second.D. About 17 miles per second.24. A. Because the Earth is heavily polluted.B. Because nature cannot recycle its resources.C. Because there are more and more people living on the earth.D. Because no more resources can be added.25. A. Nature has changed our environment over the years.B. We must avoid wasting resources and polluting our environment.C. Our resources are nearly used up.D. Trips to other planets will help eliminate pollution.Section D ( 0.5*8+2*3=10 points)Directions:In this section, you’ll hear a passage three times. Listen carefully during the first reading. When the passage is read for the second time, you should fill in theblanks numbered from S1 to S8 with the exact words you have just heard. Forblanks numbered from S9 to S11 you are required to write down the main pointsabout what was said. Check your answers when the passage is read for the thirdtime.The Romans built great “aqueducts” to carry fresh water from the mountains to the cities. Many of these aqueducts are still standing today. The Roman (S1) _____ even set up a government health service. They built the first great public (S2) _____ in Europe, and they paid doctors to look after poor people.When the Roman Empire fell to pieces, these (S3) _____ methods of treatment (S4 )_____ from most of Europe, for more than a thousand years. People went back to the old ways. They lived in dirty (S5) ______, which helped to cause diseases; and they asked God to cure the (S6) _____. They shut up (S7 ) _____ sick people in prisons. Or they burnt them alive because they were supposed to have (S8) _____ powers. But the work of the Greek and Roman doctors was not lost.Over a thousand years ago, the Arabs moved into many of the Mediterranean countries. (S9) _________________________. They translated the Greek and Roman medical books into Arabic. Arab doctors themselves made many new discoveries.(S10)____________________________________________________________. Slowly, European doctors discovered again the things that the Greeks and Romans had known so long ago. (S11) __________________________________________________________________.III. Reading Comprehension (2*15=30 points)Directions: In this section there are three passages. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements with four choices marked A), B), C), and D).You are supposed to read the passage and make the best choice to complete eachquestion or unfinished statement. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Culture is one of the most challenging elements of the international marketplace. This system of learned behavior patterns characteristic of the members of a given society is constantly shaped by a set of dynamic variables: language, religion, values and attitudes, manners and customs, aesthetics, technology, education, and social institutions. To cope with this system, an international manager needs both factual and interpretive knowledge of culture. To some extent, the factual knowledge can be learned; its interpretation comes only through experience.The most complicated problems in dealing with the cultural environment stem from the fact that one cannot learn culture—one has to live it. Two schools of thought exist in the business world on how to deal with cultural diversity. One is that business is business the world around, following the model of Pepsi and McDonald’s. In some cases, globalization is a fact of life; however, cultural differences are still far from converging.The other school proposes that companies must tailor business approaches to individual cultures. Setting up policies and procedures in each country has been compared to an organ transplant; the critical question centers around acceptance or rejection. The major challenge to the international manager is to make sure that rejection is not a result of cultural myopia or even blindness.Fortune examined the international performance of a dozen large companies that earn 20 percent or more of their revenue overseas. The internationally successful companies all share an important quality: patience. They have not rushed into situations but rather built their operations carefully by following the most basic business principles. These principles are to know your adversary, know your audience, and know your customer.26. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. All international managers can learn culture.B. Business diversity is not necessary.C. Views differ on how to treat culture in business world.D. Most people do not know foreign culture well.27. According to the author, the model of Pepsi _____.A. favors the idea that the business is business the world aroundB. is different fr om the model of McDonald’sC. shows the reverse of globalizationD. has converged cultural differences28. The two schools of thought _____.A. both propose that companies should tailor business approaches to individual culturesB. both advocate that different policies be set up in different countriesC. admit the existence of cultural diversity in business worldD. both try to separate business from culture29. This article is supposed to be most useful for those _____.A. who are interested in researching the topic of cultural diversityB. who have connections to more than one type of cultureC. who want to travel abroadD. who want to run business on an international scale30. According to Fortune, successful international companies ______.A. earn 20 percent or more of their revenue overseasB. all have the quality of patienceC. will follow the overseas local culturesD. adopt the policy of internationalizationQuestions31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents’ and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find a flaw in themselves.Coaches and parents should also be cautious that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game, many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters’ performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.31. An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is _____.A. to make sports less competitiveB. to make sports more challengingC. to put more emphasis on the resultsD. to increase their sense of success32. The positive feedback of their parents and coaches will help the young athletes_____.A. learn more about societyB. cooperate with othersC. find flaws in themselvesD. gain valuable social experiences33. According to the author, severe criticisms of the young athletes would _____A. help them enjoy themselves in sportsB. make them remember life’s lessonsC. be beneficial for their early developmentD. destroy their self confidence34. What the parents and coaches have tried to do is to _____.A. help children to win every gameB. pay more attention to letting children enjoy sportsC. enable children to understand the positive aspect of sportsD. train children to cope with stress35. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is _____.A. to persuade young children not to worry about criticismB. to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragementC. to stress the importance of positive reinforcement to childrenD. to teach young athletes how to avoid burnoutQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human conditions is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles (困难). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, andco-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support—financial aid, material resources, and needed services—that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems.36. Interpersonal relationships are important because _____.A. they are indispensa ble to people’s social well-beingB. they awaken people’s desire to exchange resourcesC. they help people to cope with life in the information eraD. they can cure a range of illnesses such as heart disease, etc.37. Research shows that people’s phy sical and mental health _____.A. relies on the social welfare systems which support themB. has much to do with the amount of support they get from othersC. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troublesD. is closely related to their strength for coping with major changes in their lives38. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “cushions” (Line 1, Para. 2)?A. Adds up to.B. Does away with.C. Lessens the effect of.D. Lays the foundation for.39. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work is an example of _____.A. instrumental supportB. informational supportC. social companionshipD. the strengthening of self-respect40. Social companionship is beneficial in that _____.A. it helps strengthen our ties with relativesB. it enables us to eliminate our faults and mistakesC. it makes our leisure-time activities more enjoyableD. it draws our attention away from our worries and troublesIV. Cloze (0.5*20=10 points)Directions: In this section, you will read a passage with some blanks. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE answerthat best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.If you were to begin a new job tomorrow, you would bring with you some basic strengths and weaknesses. Success or__41__in your work would depend, to __42__ great extent, __43__ your ability to use your strengths and weaknesses to the best advantage. __44__ the utmost importance is your attitude. A person __45__ begins a job convinced that he isn't going to like it or is _46__that he is going to ail is exhibiting a weakness which can only hinder his success. On the other hand, a person who is secure __47__his belief that he is probably as capable __48__ doing the work as anyone else and who is willing to make a cheerful attempt __49__it possesses a certain strength of purpose. The chances are that he will do well。

大学英语IV-1期末考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

（每题2分，共10分）A) 男声说：“I'm going to the library to return some books.” 女声回应：“____”A) That's great.B) I'll go with you.C) I'm busy today.答案：B) I'll go with you.2. 根据所听短文，回答以下问题。

（每题2分，共10分）A) What is the main topic of the passage?A) The history of the library.B) The benefits of reading.C) The importance of returning books on time.答案：B) The benefits of reading.二、词汇与语法（共30分）1. 用括号中所给词的适当形式填空。

（每题2分，共10分）A) The children were excited about ______ (go) to the amusement park.答案：going2. 选择最佳答案完成句子。

（每题2分，共20分）A) The teacher asked the students to ______ their homework on time.A) hand inB) hand outC) hand over答案：A) hand in三、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下短文，回答后面的问题。

（每题2分，共10分）Passage 1:"The role of technology in education has been a topic of discussion for many years..."A) What is the main idea of the passage?A) The history of technology in education.B) The debate about the role of technology in education.C) The future of technology in education.答案：B) The debate about the role of technology in education.2. 阅读以下短文，选择正确答案。

e英语教程4期末A卷试题这是一份期末考试试题，题目分为五个部分，主要考查学生在这一学期所学习的英语知识和能力。

请学生们在规定时间内完成答题。

第一部分：听力理解（共30分）听力理解部分分为两节，每节10分。

请听录音，然后根据所听内容选择正确的答案。

每题只有一种答案。

第一节（共10小题）1. What does the man want to do?A. Play tennis.B. Watch a movie.C. Go shopping.2. What is the woman's opinion about the restaurant?A. It's crowded.B. It has good food.C. It's too expensive.3. What does the woman say about the book?A. It's in her backpack.B. It's in the library.C. It's on the desk.4. Where will the woman pick up the man?A. At the airport.B. At the train station.C. At the bus stop.5. What does the man think about the weather forecast?A. It's accurate.B. It's unreliable.C. It's changing.6. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Take a taxi.B. Walk home.C. Wait for the bus.7. Why can't the woman attend the party?A. She has to study.B. She is sick.C. She has other plans.8. What does the man want to buy?A. A shirt.B. A book.C. A pair of shoes.9. What does the woman imply?A. She prefers tea.B. She doesn't like coffee.C. She wants to order dessert.10. What are the speakers talking about?A. A new movie.B. A concert.C. A basketball game.第二节（共10小题）请听短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。

大学英语IV-1期末考试题及答案在本次大学英语IV-1的期末考试中，我们设计了一系列题目，旨在全面考察同学们的英语综合应用能力。

以下是考试题目及答案，希望同学们能够认真复习，取得优异成绩。

一、听力理解（共20分）1. What is the man's major?A. Computer ScienceB. BiologyC. EngineeringD. EconomicsAnswer: A2. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. In a libraryB. In a restaurantC. In a classroomD. In a parkAnswer: B3. What does the woman plan to do after the exam?A. Go shoppingB. Watch a movieC. Travel abroadD. Attend a partyAnswer: C4. What is the main topic of the lecture?A. Climate changeB. Renewable energyC. Fossil fuelsD. Environmental protectionAnswer: B5. Why does the man sound upset?A. He missed his flightB. He lost his walletC. He failed an examD. He got into a car accidentAnswer: D二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 16. According to the passage, what is the primary reason for the increase in obesity rates?A. Unhealthy eating habitsB. Lack of physical activityC. Genetic factorsD. Environmental factorsAnswer: A7. What does the author suggest as a solution to the obesity problem?A. Government interventionB. Personal responsibilityC. Community programsD. Medical treatmentsAnswer: BPassage 28. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To describe the history of space explorationB. To discuss the benefits of space tourismC. To argue for more funding for space researchD. To compare different space programsAnswer: C9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of space exploration mentioned in the article?A. Scientific advancementsB. Economic growthC. National securityD. Entertainment industryAnswer: DPassage 310. What does the author's personal experience suggest about the importance of sleep?A. It is essential for physical healthB. It is crucial for mental well-beingC. It can improve academic performanceD. It can enhance creativityAnswer: B11. What is the main argument of the passage?A. Sleep is a fundamental human needB. Sleep deprivation has serious consequencesC. Society should prioritize sleep moreD. Sleep patterns have changed over timeAnswer: C三、词汇与语法（共20分）12. The company has been ________ by a new management team.A. taken overB. given awayC. put asideD. left behindAnswer: A13. Despite his lack of experience, he was ________ for the position due to his exceptional skills.A. turned downB. looked overC. passed byD. overlookedAnswer: D14. The project was ________ because of the lack of funding.A. called offB. put offC. set offD. given offAnswer: A15. She is a very ________ person, always willing to help others.A. generousB. selfishC. arrogantD. indifferentAnswer: A四、翻译（共15分）16. 随着科技的发展，远程工作变得越来越普遍。

大学英语4试卷( A 卷)时间90分钟满分100分（适用于06级非英语专业学生）一、V ocabulary and Grammar（30分, 每题1分）he failed the exam.A surprisinglyB subsequentlyC unexpectedlyD consequently2、She was not the least worried about being single at thirty.A atB inC onD within3、Although he is a man of birth, he has a noble mind.A regretfulB pitifulC humbleD sad4、I waited for two hours but he didn’t showA offB overC upD in5、Why are you so to what others think of you?A sensitiveB carefulC kindD attentive6、I cannot tell for sure when the war broke in the history.A upB onC outD in7、We shall not succeed in controlling our world population we improve living conditions.A asB unlessC whileD if8、The terrorists to blow up the plane if their demands were not met.A fearedB fastenedC threatenedD asked9、I don’t regret her what I thought of her husband, even though it might have upset her.A tellingB to tellC that I will tellD to have to tell10、He used to lose his easily, but now he is quite a different person.A angerB moodC temperD mind11、The sight of the ships thoughts of his distant home.A appearedB introducedC promptedD led12、We had to sit the whole boring speech.A downB inC outD through13、It is amazing that he survived the fire with only injuries.A minorB elementaryC abundantD gradual14、I wish I had listened to the people who warned me having the operation.A upB againstC inD over 15、The celebration party was approaching, there was great excitement the air.A onB ofC inD up16、My hair is wrapped up in a , because I’d washed it when you called.A carpetB blanketC tissueD towel17、I don’t think your manager has the right to in our private affairs.A botherB interruptC interfereD restrain18、Brant found himself held in his career because he hadn’t received a college.A onB inC intoD back19、I’m only asking for a , I will pay you back soon.A helpB loanC favorD support20、This version of events was by eyewitness reports.A contradictedB reformedC confessedD distorted21、I was on the point of sitting down when somebody pulled the chair and I fell on the floor.A awayB out .C offD in22、After her husband died of cancer, she managed to four of her children, even though it was very difficult.A riseB raiseC ariseD bring23、He will come age upon his 18th birthday, which is a week from today.A inB ofC outD into24、They carried out the plan strong opposition.A againstB butC soD despite25、The of the Party members agree that the corrupted leader is to be removed from his position.A mostB fewC majorityD little26、Mother flour, yeast , and water to make bread.A putB combinedC injectedD mixed27、The between these two dates is about six weeks.A interveningB intervalC interventionD interview28、The two words are in meaning, so we can use either of them without twisting the meaning of this sentence.A identicalB differentC meaningfulD difficult29、She is very proud her new car.A upB inC forD of30、Opportunities to practice the language are .A plentifulB manyC fewD a few.二、Cloze（10分，每题1分）1I have been living in the present neighborhood for nearly five years since my father made 31 his mind to buy this apartment. Now five years have passed 32 . To the family opposite my door, I am just a nodding neighbor, and to all the other dwellers, I am still a complete stranger who has nothing to do with their life and work.Whenever I see those well-educated people go upstairs, wearing cold masks, whenever I am33 at home since I have no friends to play with. I become more conscious 34 the warmth and love of my former neighborhood.It was a very small community of about a hundred families—so small that we knew about each other’s backgrounds quite well. I had so many friends since we grew up together from babyhood, and usually played 35 for the whole day.The happiest moment was at summer 36 , a small table for supper would appear before each other. After a short while, the supper began. The grown-ups started37 drinking and chatting and then eating while we kids ran here and there, eating and playing.Next door were the Xu’s. The hostess, Granny Sun, whose smile is a sweet memory in my childhood, could make the best butter I have 38 tasted. Even now, she often stops 39 my home now and then.But the fast city development has changed all these. The houses in my former neighborhood has long 40 been torn down. Instead, many tall and modern buildings have been set up there. But will such a day come again, when my neighborhood is full of love and warmth?31、A of B out C up D in32、A down B away C to D by33、A stayed B confined C required D prohibited34、A of B about C on D with35、A with B by C outdoors D up36、A mornings B dusks C dawns D noons37、A out B by C from D up38、A ever B never C thus D yet39、A by B to C at D from40 A time B long C since D before三、Reading Comprehension（30分，每题2分）Passage APerhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet. But what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you’re joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send E-mails to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web{www}.There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the Internet. Mostof them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the Internet itself.There are lots of places for you to go into the Internet. For example, your school may have the Internet. You can use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the Internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.Thanks to the Internet, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell whatever you want by the Internet. But do you know 98% of the information of the Internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?41、What is the passage mainly about?A. InternetB. InformationC. ComputersD. E-mails42、Which is the quickest and cheapest may to send messages to your friends?A. By postB. By E-mailC. By telephonesD. By satellite43、Which may be the most possible place for people to work in tomorrow?A. In the officeB. In the companyC. At homeD. At school44、Who’s the owner of the Internet?A. The officerB. The headmasterC. The userD. No one45、What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?A. English is important in using the Internet..B. The Internet is more and more popular.C. Most of the information is in English.D. Every computer must have the Internet.Passage BMore than 30000 drivers and front seat passengers are killed or seriously injured each year, At a speed of only 30 miles per hour it is the same as falling from a third-floor windows. Wearing a seat belt saves lives; it reduces your chance of death or serious injury by more than half.Therefore, drivers or front seat passengers over 14 in most vehicles must wear a seat belt. If you do not, you could be fined up to $50. It will not be up to the drivers to make sure you wear your belt.But it will be the driver’s responsibility to make sure that children under 14 do not ride in the front unless they are wearing a seat belt of some kind.However, you do not have to wear a seat belt if you are reversing your vehicle; or you are making a local delivery or collection using a special vehicle; or if you have a valid medical certificate which excuses you from wearing it, Make sure these circumstances apply to you before you decide not to wear your seat belt. Remember you may be taken to court for not doing so, and you may be fined if you cannot prove to the court that you have been excused from wearing it.46、This text is taken fromA a medical magazineB a police reportC a legal documentD a government information booklet47、Wearing a seat belt in a vehicle .A reduces road accidents by more than halfB saves lives while driving at a speed up to 30 miles per hourC reduces the death rate in traffic accidents2D saves more than 15000 lives each year48、It is the driver’s responsibility to .A make the front seat passenger wear a seat beltB make the front seat children under 14 wear a seat beltC stop children riding is the front seatD wear a seat belt each time he drive49、According to the text. Which of the following riding in the front does not have to wear a seat belt?A Someone who is backing the car into a spaceB Someone who is picking up the children from the local schoolC Someone who is delivering invitation letterD Someone who is under1450、For some people, it may be better .A to wear a seat belt for health reasonsB not to wear a seat belt for health reasonsC to get a valid medical certificate before wearing a seat beltD to pay a fine rather than wear a seat beltPassage CGenerally speaking, people want to keep a wild animal as a pet for one of many reasons: they want to impress other people by owning an unusual, uncommon animal as a pet. In no case is the happiness of the animal at the heart of the matter.If you do want to own a wild animal, for instance a fox( usually a little larger than your average house cat) , you have to take this test first: go to your nearest Humane Society Shelter(动物保护协会) and bring home a grown cat and a very active dog. Raise them and be with them, consider them your best friends. Do not leave them alone for more than 9 hours in any given day, do not hit them or shout at them; and do not abuse them in any way. If, after two years, both animals are alive and are still with you without your caging them or locking them in a part of your home most of day, then maybe you have what it takes to own a wild animal.If the test sounds stupid or unworkable, or if you just can’t bring yourself to stand such unlovable animals for two years, then you are not suited to owning a fox.The problem her is in the definition of the word pet. A pet is something you keep in your house or around your yard as a companion—a companion who is usually prevented from escaping one way or anther, Some animals—dogs and cats, will voluntarily stay with a human even if given the chance to get away. In this sense, dogs and cats are true pets. Please don’t make the life of some wild animals a living hell by trying to raise one as a pet.51、Which reason is true for people keeping a wild animal as a pet in the passage?A They want to show off to other peopleB Wild animals are orderlyC They just want to keep a wild animal for business purposeD They love wild animals heartily52、To pass the test, you must make it certain that .A you take the trying animals with you most of the timeB you are kind to the trying animalsC the trying animals are still in good condition in two yearsD all of the above53、It can be inferred that of all the animals mentioned in the passage a is the most difficult oneto keep as a pet.A wild pigB foxC tigerD dog54、According to the author, you can raise a wild animal if you .A think the test ridiculousB can’t bear dogs and catsC may work more than 9 hoursD may raise the trying animals well for 2 years55、What does the word “ hell” in the last sentence mean?A the miserable place after deathB A place of great sufferingC Sufferers in a miserable placeD Evil and dark forces四、Translation（20分，每小题2分）A) From Chinese into English(10分)(56)关于你的求职申请，我们会在三天之后给你答复。

《大学英语（Ⅳ）—职场英语》2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷1、The Chinese government has begun a campaign to_____________ the crazy housing market.A．calm B．destroyC．occupy D．reflect2、The police recognized the criminal from his typical facial ________.— a scar on the forehead.A．expression B．featureC．outline D．gesture3、—There aren’t any toys in our suitcase．Where have you put them?—Oh, no．That old lady sitting next to us ______ have taken ours by mistake.A．must B．could C．should D．would4、—What’s up? You look down. —I have piles of papers ________, but I type so slowly. A．to be typed B．typed C．to type D．being typed5、I don’t mind her criticizing me,but___is how she does it that I object to.A．it B．thatC．this D．which6、—Do you like the mobile game Traveling Frog?—Yes, the posts about the virtual green frog ________ over 4 million times.A．have read B．have been readC．would be read D．are reading7、Don’t take it seriously，Alice．I wasn’t making _____ fun of you —it’s nothing but _____joke．A．/; the B．the; theC．the; a D．/; a8、––What did the doctor say about your injury?––She said I should avoid doing too much exercise ______ it feels better.A．until B．sinceC．if D．while9、You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.A．Everyone B．No oneC．One D．Someone10、Much disappointed as he is in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence. A．to have failed B．failedC．having failed D．failing第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

K桂林电子科技大学信息科技学院试卷2007-2008 学年第2 学期课号课程名称大学英语Ⅳ（A卷; 闭卷）适用班级（或年级、专业）06级非艺术专业ⅠListening (20')Section A (1'*10=10')Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Each conversation and question will bespoken ONCE. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you mustread the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then marked the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.1. A. The man needs the job. B. The woman advertised before Wednesday.C. The man is reading the Wednesday’s paper.D. They are talking about the date.2. A. In the restaurant. B. In the shop C. In a hotel. D. In an office.3. A. The woman’s professor. B. A professional painter.C. The man’s friend.D. A farmer painter.4. A. He was heartless. B. He didn’t think the film was true.C. Women were emotional.D. He didn’t see the movie.5. A. Lisa is very busy this term. B. Lisa is often very busy.C. Lisa is having a hard time in school.D. Lisa is always ready to help anyone.6. A. The woman needs to take another class.B. It may be too late for the woman to get into the speech.C. The woman has to wait in the line to register.D. The woman should go by herself to sign up for the class.7. A. Two freinds. B. Waiter and customer.C. Boss and office worker.D. Two unknown diners.8. A. 8:12 B. 8:17 C. 8:55 D. 8:439. A. The hardcover book is better quality; therefore, it costs more.B. The books are different, but the covers are the same.C. The paperback is on sale.D. Both editions are the same price now.10. A. The book includes an explanation of all the answers.B. She thinks the explanations are difficult.C.The explanation will be added in a later edition.D. She thinks the book should include more information.Section B(1'*10=10')Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the question will be spoken ONCE. Afteryou hear a question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A,B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Passage One11. A. The lack of water. B. The quality of water.C. The cost of water.D. The abundance of water12. A. Brushing teeth B. Watering grass.C. Washing clothes.D. Using dishwashers.13. A. Paying $50. B. Fining your neighbor.C. Reusing washing machine water.D.Taking baths instead of showersPassage Two14. A. The indivision of labor means that each worker is in charge of the whole operation.B. The indivision of labor means that worker has to be an expert in one area.C. The indivision of labor means that workers are specialized.D. The indivision of labor means that workers are general.15. A. One worker has the responsibility of producing the entirely car each year.B. One worker has a particular duty to install a door or add lights.C. One worker stays in one place and waits for a conveyor belt to move the product to him.D. An assembly line in an automobile factory is a good example of the division of labor.16. A. The assembly line enables the workers to be more responsible.B. The assembly line guarantees the quality of its products.C. The assembly line helps to arouse the enthusiasm of the workers.D. The assembly line permits mass production of aotomoblies.17. A. Few people know how to produce an entire car.B. Workers earn more money.C. Few people understand all aspects of a whole operation.D. Wokers are not satisfied with working on one small duty day after day.Passage Three18. A. The drug made it more difficult for people to think rationally.B. The drug stopped people from worrying about the future.C. The drug made them lose the ability to work.D. The drug enabled people to forget all their problems.19. A. The drug helped the growth of the country’s economy.B. The drug saved the people from working.C. The drug had a very bad effect on the country’s economy.D.The drug promoted the country’s export industry.20. A. The Government made the drug illegal.B. The Government imported food from other countries.C. The Government exported drug to the other countries.D. The Government encouraged the people to take the drug and enjoy their lives.Ⅱ. Reading Comprehension (30%)Section A Skimming and Scanning (1'*10=10')Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet.For questions21-27, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions28-30, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.SleepSleep is one of those funny things about being a human being—you just have to do it. Have you ever wondered why? And what about the crazy dreams, like the one where a bad person is chasing you and you can’t run or yell. Does that make any sense?If you have ever wondered about why people have to sleep or what causes dreams, then read on. In this article, you’ii find out all about sleep and what it does for you.Characteristics of SleepWe all know how sleep looks—when we see someone sleeping, we recognize the following characteristics:●If possible, the person will lie down to go to sleep.●The person’s eyes are closed.●The person doesn’t hear anything unless it is a loud noise.●The person breathes in a slow, rhythmic pattern.●The person’s muscles are completely relaxed. If sitting up, the person may fall out of his or her chair as sleep deepens.●During sleep, the person occasionally rolls over or rearranges his or her body. This happens approximately once or twice an hour. This may be the body’s way of making sure that no part of the body or skin has its circulation cut off for too long a period of time.In addition to these outward signs, the heart slows down and the brain does some pretty funky things (we’ll get to this later).In other words, a sleeping person is unconscious of most things happening in the environment. The biggest difference between someone who is asleep and someone who has fainted or gone into a coma is the fact that a sleeping person can be aroused if the stimulus is strong enough. If you shake the person, yell loudly or flash a bright light, a sleeping person will wake up.For any animal living in the wild, it just doesn’t seem very smart to design in a mandatory(强制的) eight-hour period of near-total unconsciousness every day. Yet that is exactly what evolution has done. So there must be a pretty good reason for it!Who Sleeps?Reptiles, birds and mammals all sleep. That is, they become unconscious of their surroundings for periods of time. Some fish and amphibians(两栖动物) reduce their awareness but do not ever become unconscious like the higher vertebrates do. Insects do not appear to sleep, although they may become inactive in daylight or darkness.By studying brainwaves, it is known that reptiles do not dream. Birds dream a little. Mammals all dream during sleep.Different animals sleep in different ways. Some animals, like humans, prefer to sleep in onelong session. Other animals (dogs, for example) like to sleep in many short bursts. Some sleep at night, while others sleep during the day.Sleep and the BrainIf you attach an electroencephalograph(脑电图) to a person’s head, you can record the person’s brainwave activity. An awake and relaxed person generates alpha waves, which are consistent oscillations at about 10 cycles per second. An alert person generates beta waves, which are about twice as fast.During sleep, two slower patterns called theta waves and delta waves take over. Theta waves have oscillations in the range of 3.5 to 7 cycles per second, and delta waves have oscillations of less than 3.5 cycles per second. As a person falls asleep and sleep deepens, the brainwave patterns slow down. The slower the brainwave patterns, the deeper the sleep—a person deep in delta wave sleep is hardest to wake up.Why Sleep?No one really knows why we sleep. But, there are all kinds of theories, including these:●Sleep gives the body a chance to repair muscles and other tissues, replace aging or dead cells, etc.●Sleep gives the brain a chance to organize and achieve memories. Dreams are thought by some to be part of this process.●Sleep lowers our energy consumption, so we need three meals a day rather than four or five. Since we can’t do anything in the dark anyway, we might as well “turn off” and save the energy. According to Science News Online: Napless cats awaken interest in adenosine, sleep may be a way of recharging the brain, using adenosine(腺苷) as a signal that the brain needs to rest: “Since adenosine secretion reflects brain cell activity, rising concentrations of this chemical may be how the organ gauges that it has been burning up its energy reserves and needs to shut down for a while.” Adenosine levels in the brain rise during wakefulness and decline during sleep.What we all know is that, with a good night’s sleep, everything looks and feels better in the morning. Both the brain and the body are refreshed and ready for a new day.DreamsWhy do we have such crazy, kooky dreams? Why do we dream at all for that matter? According to Joel Achenbach in his book Why Things Are:The brain creates dreams through random electrical activity. Random is the key word here. About every 90 minutes the brain stem sends electrical impulses throughout the brain, in no particular order or fashion. The analytic portion of the brain—the forebrain—then desperately tries to make sense of these signals. It is like looking at a Rorschach test, a random splash of ink on paper. The only way of comprehending it is by viewing the dream (or the inkblot) metaphorically, symbolically, since there’s no literal message.This does n’t mean that dreams are meaningless or should be ignored. How our forebrains choose to “analyze” the random and discontinuous images may tell us something about ourselves, just as what we see in an inkblot can be revelatory. And perhaps there is a purpose to the craziness: Our minds may be working on deep-seated problems through these circuitous and less threatening metaphorical dreams.Here are some other things you may have noticed about your dreams:●Dreams tell a story. They are like a TV show, with scenes, characters and props.●Dreams are egocentric. They almost always involve you.●Dreams incorporate things that have happened to you recently. They can also incorporate deep wishes and fears.A noise in the environment is often worked in to a dream in some way, giving some credibility to the idea that dreams are simply the brain’s response to random impulses.You usually cannot control a dream—in fact, many dreams emphasize your lack of control by making ir impossible to run or yell. (However, proponents of lucid dreaming try to help you gain control.)Dreaming is important. In sleep experiments where a person is woken up every time he/she enters REM sleep, the person becomes increasingly impatient and uncomfortable over time.21.The characteristics of sleeping are only some outward signs.22.A sleeping person is unconscious of most things happening in the environment.23.Reptiles, birds, fish and mammals all become unconscious of their surroundings for periods oftime when they sleep.24. Mammals all dream during sleep.25. An electroencephalograph attached to a person’s head can record the person’s brainwaveactivity.26. The faster the brainwave patterns, the deeper the sleep.27. No one really knows why people sleep.28. The brain creates dreams through___________________________________.29. This doesn’t mean that dreams are meaningless or_________________________ .30. Dreams are egocentric. They almost always_________________________.Section B(Reading in Depth) (2'*10=20')Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) andD). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 31 to35 are based on the following passage,Is teaching important? Well, of course it is. There was a time when the necessary knowledge could be taught to the young by family members. But as societies became more complex and division of labor more common, it was impossible for family members to teach the information and skills young people needed to become useful members of the society. As the need for specialists appeared, the job of teaching came into being in our country, and teaching as a job has been of increasing importance over the past hundred years. Today, we have strict rules for teachers. We hope all children can attend schools. Many things tell us that teaching is indeed an "important" job.In recent years, there has been an increasing need for teachers to be "responsible". This means that the public expects teachers to succeed in teaching important information to the young. Teachers' salaries today, while not much, certainly are much higher than they were in years past. These increases have come about because people have realized that without enough salaries, people who have abilities will not become teachers. Today almost no one says that "anybody will do" for a teacher. The public expects "quality people" to teach the young, and progress is being made to give salaries that will make people who have abilities become teachers.31. Before the job of teaching came into being, _____.A. family members had been responsible for the education of the youngB. specialists had been in charge of teaching young peopleC. young people had had to be self-educatedD. the society had played an important role in educating young people32. The job of teaching came into being mainly because of _______ .A. the development of the societyB. the explosion of informationC. The need for specialistsD. the civilization of human beings33. Teachers' salaries are raised today in order to ________ .A. show the importance of teaching as a jobB. attract more qualified people to become teachersC. make teachers "responsible" in their teachingD. improve the quality of public teaching34. "Anybody will do" for a teacher means that _______ .A. almost all people want to become a teacherB. a teacher is so highly respected that people all want to help himC. a teacher will do whatever he can for his studentsD. the job of teaching is so easy that everybody can do it35. We know from the passage that ________ .A. it is important to be successful in teaching the youngB. enough salaries are necessary in making qualify people become teachersC. greater progress has to be made in teachingD. teaching is a product of the society's division of laborPassage TwoQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage,With the invention and development of television, entertainment has grown much more visual in character and is demanding less and less use of the imagination, considered by many to be man's greatest faculty. But its greatest inadequacy lies in its inability to exercise just those creative powers in men which are called upon and developed in the pursuit of a worthwhile hobby, This lack is not serious while a man is still fully employed in his day-to-day work which itself often gives him opportunities to create either with his hands or with his mind. At this time he seeks only some form of relaxation in his leisure. There comes a time, however, when he must retire from his occupation on account of age, and it is then that these shallower pastimes, useful enough has a form of relaxation, might cease to satisfy the hitherto active man. Today, many elderly people are finding this to be true, and seem constantly to be suffering from a sense of frustration after retirement, which reveals seem constantly to be suffering from a sense of frustration after retirement, which reveals itself in a short temper and slow degeneration of health, the two most common symptoms.36. The writer criticizes visual entertainment because___________.A. it does not require man's creative powers.B. it demands too much of our imagination.C. it can not improve our intelligence and skill.D. it leads man to slow degeneration in health.37. What is regar ded as man’s greatest faculty?A. EntertainmentB. CharacterC. HobbiesD. Imagination38. While fully employed, men look for_________.A. visual entertainment that requires imagination in their leisure.B. opportunities to create either with their hands or with their minds in their leisure.C. something that will help them relax in their leisure.D. creative hobbies in their leisure.39. When retired, the elderly people find that________.A. shallower pastimes can no longer satisfy them.B. it is unnecessary to cultivate creative hobbies in their younger days.C. doing anything after retirement is unnecessary.D. relaxation is most suitable for their retired life.40. It can be inferred from the passage that_________.A. hobbies are more important to the young than to the elderly.B. we should develop worthwhile hobbies when we are young.C. in ancient times entertainment was more visual in character.D. hobbies are not important in the health of modern men.Ⅲ. Vocabulary(15%)(1'*15=15')Section ADirections: Read the following sentences carefully and choose the one to make the right explanations of the underlined words. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. His last remark demonstrates his total ignorance of the subject.A. show or prove something clearlyB. show or describe how to do something or how something worksC. protest or support something in public with a lot of other people42. After one type of movie is successful, many more are made using the same formula.A. a mathematical rule that is expressed with numbers or symbolsB. a list of the substances used to make a medicine, fuel, drink, etc.C. a method of doing or treating something that relies on an established model or approach43. Let’s assume that there is an election this month. What is the result likely to be, given the latestopinion polls?A. pretended to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feelingfalselyB. take or claim responsibility or controlC. suppose; take for granted44. What a beautiful setting the hotel is in, with these high mountains all around.A. the action of a person or thing that setsB. the time and place where the action of a book, film, etc., is shown as happeningC. set of surroundings45. A 200-year-old building is very old in American terms.A. the conditions of an agreement, contract, etc.B. someone’s way of considering or understanding a situationC. aspects of something one is considering or includingSection BDirections: Read the following sentences carefully and choose the one in which the underlined word has the same meaning as it does in the sentence above. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.46. People who hurt you do not have your best interests at heart.A. The older ones soon lost interest in the game.B. It would be in your interests to do as he says.C. The interest on the loan is 16.5% per year.47. He picks up a furry little toy attached to the rail of the crib and shakes it,…A. A printer is attached to the computer.B. It’s easy to become attached to the children you work with.C. Don’t attach any significance to what happened today.48. By Sunday night he has sunk into despair.A. The body was thrown into the water, where it sank like a stone.B. After the heavy rains, the level of the flood water did not sink for weeks.C. Certain drugs can make you sink into a deep sleep.49. The optimists believe defeat is not their fault: …A. Pilots were trying to repair a fault in the plane when it crashed.B. The accident was the driver’s fault.C. Her only fault is that she is sometimes late.50. When optimists run for office, they are more apt to be elected than pessimists are.A. The kitchen roof is apt to leak when it rains.B. We have some particularly apt students this year.C. Chris produced an apt comment which summed up how we all felt.51. “Light! Give me light!” was the wordless cry of my soul, and the light of love shone on me inthat very hour.A. Deep down in her soul she knew she could not marry him.B. A prayer was said for the souls of those who had died in the accident.C. Betty is a happy soul with a ready smile.52. In the still, dark world in which I lived there was no strong sentiment or tenderness.A. Keep still while I tie your shoe.B. It was so still you could have heard a pin drop.C. The first question is very difficult, and the second is more difficult still.53. I stood still, my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers.A. Have you fixed a date for the wedding yet?B. My watch has stopped—it needs fixing.C. The shelves should be fixed to the wall with screws.54. He picked this up from the conversations between the trainer and her assistant and seems tounderstand at least one meaning of the word—rejection (for instance, when Dr Pepperberg tries to play with him and he does not feel like it).A. She soon picked up French when she went to live in France.B. I’ll pick you up at 7 o’clock.C. The market always picks up in the spring.55. As far as I’m concerned , I do tend to judge people I meet by their accents.A. His accent was so strong that I couldn’t understand a word he was saying.B. In the word “accept” the accent is on the second syllable.C. In all our products the accent is on quality.Ⅳ.Cloze (10%)(0.5'*20=10')Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Cars are an important part of life in the United States. 56 a car most people feel that they are poor. And 57 if a person is poor he doesn’t feel really poor 58 he has a car. There are 59 main reasons the car becomes so 60 in the United States. 61 of all, the country is a huge one and Americans like to move 62 in it. The car provides the most comfortable and 63 form of transportation. 64 a car people can go any place without spending a lot of money. The second reason cars are popular is the fact 65 the United States never developed an 66 and inexpensive form of public 67 . Long distance trains have never been 68 common in the United States as they are in other parts of the world. Nowadays there is a good system of air service 69 . But it is 70 expensive to be used frequently. The third reason is the most important one, though. The American spirit of independence is 71 really made cars popular. Americans don’t like to wait 72 a bus, or a train or even a plane. They don’t like to have to 73 an exact schedule. A car gives them the 74 to schedule their own time. And this is the freedom that Americans want 75 to have.56. A. Without B. With C. Have D. Haven’t57. A. ever B. still C. even D. quite58. A. although B. when C. whether D. but59. A. one B. two C. three D. no60. A. qualified B. increasing C. developing D. popular61. A. First B. Firstly C. Most D. Least62. A. around B. on C. along D. forth63. A. cheap B. expensive C. cheapest D. cheaper64. A. Through B. Since C. With D. As65. A. which B. where C. that D. what66. A. interested B. effected C. efficient D. affected67. A. movement B. carriage C. shipping D. transportation68. A. quite B. very C. too D. as69. A. providing B. provide C. provided D. provides70. A. very B. so C. too D. as71. A. that B. what C. how D. which72. A. for B. on C. beside D. about73. A. follow B. further C. chase D. run74. A. freedom B. hour C. time D. vehicle75. A. best B. most C. worst D. leastⅤ.Translation(10%)(2'*5=10')Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.Please write your translation on Answer Sheet .76. I was engaged in writing a letter (而不是看报).77. Not until I shouted at the top of my voice (他才转过头).78. (无论我怎么劝说他), he insisted that he had done right.79. The students in this training school (年龄从18到35岁之间).80. (正如我们已经说过), technological innovations are being made at faster and faster rates.Ⅵ.Writing (15%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic:The Harm of PC Games. You should write at least 120 words, and base your compositionon the outline (given in Chinese) below:1）现在玩电脑游戏在校园很流行2）电脑游戏的危害3）怎样对待电脑游戏。

云南师范大学2009－2010学年下学期统一考试《基础英语4》试卷（A卷）学院：经济与管理学院班级：姓名：学号：考试方式：闭卷考试时间：150分钟Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A）,B）,C）and D）,and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet.Question 1:A) The dean should have consulted her on the appointment.B) Dr. Holden should have taken over the position earlier.C) She doesn't think Dr. Holden has made a wise choice.D) Dr. Holden is the best person for the chairmanship.Question 2:A) They'll keep in touch during the summer vacationB) They'll hold a party before the summer vacationC) They'll do odd jobs together at the school libraryD) They'll get back to their school once in a whileQuestion 3:A) Peaches are in season now.B) Peaches are not at their best now.C) The woman didn't know how to bargain.D) The woman helped the man choose the fruit. Question 4:A) They join the physics club.B) They ask for an extension of the deadline.C) They work on the assignment together.D) They choose an easier assignment. Question 5:A) She admires Jean's straightforwardnessB) She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praiseC) She will talk to Jean about what happenedD) She believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown Question 6:A) He liked writing when he was a childB) He enjoyed reading stories in Reader's DigestC) He used to be an editor of Reader's DigestD) He became well known at the age of six Question 7:A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studiesB) He is a very versatile personC) He has no talent for tennisD) He does not study hard enoughQuestion 8:A) John has lost something at the railway stationB) There are several railway stations in the cityC) It will be very difficult for them to find JohnD) The train that John is taking will arrive soonQuestion 9:A) Its rapid growth is beneficial to the worldB) It can be seen as a model by the rest of the worldC) Its success can't be explained by elementary economicsD) It will continue to surge forwardQuestion 10:A) It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartmentsB) Most students can't afford to live in the new apartmentsC) The new apartments are not available until next monthD) The new apartments can accommodate 500 studentsSection BDirections:In this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）,B）,C）and D）.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet.Passage One11.A) The role of immigrants in the construction of American societyB) The importance of offering diverse courses in European historyC) The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculumD) The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore12. A) He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in AmericaB) He was trying to show friendliness to the speakerC) He wanted to keep their conversation goingD) He believed the speaker was a foreigner13. A) The US population doesn't consist of white European descendants onlyB) Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speakers of the languageC) Colored people are not welcome in the United StatesD) Americans are in need of education in their historyPassage Two14. A) By making lawsB) By enforcing disciplineC) By educating the publicD) By holding ceremonies15.A) It should be raised by soldiersB) It should be raised quickly by handC) It should be raised only by AmericansD) It should be raised by mechanical means16.A) It should be attached to the statusB) It should be hung from the top of the monumentC) It should be spread over the object to be unveiledD) It should be carried high up in the air17. A) There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flagB) The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flagC) There are precise regulations and customs to be followedD) Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefsPassage Three18.A) Punishment by teachersB) Poor academic performanceC) TruancyD) Illness19.A) The Board of EducationB) Principals of city schoolsC) Students with good academic recordsD) Students with good attendance records20.A) Punishing students who damage school propertyB) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destructionC) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destructionD) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacementsPart I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Colleges Have Opened Their Doors Wider. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 1．高校扩招是一件好事；2．高校扩招会带来一些问题；3．我的观点。

2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷1、— You could always put the decision off a little bit longer.— __________ If I leave it much longer I might miss my chance.A．That’s reasonable.B．Isn’t it a good i dea?C．Do you think so? D．I can’t agree more.2、I was going to pay by cash when it suddenly occurred to me _________ I had left my purseat home.A．whether B．whatC．that D．where3、Dimash appeared on the stage of Singer 2017,his voice instantly won hearts ofChinese audience.A．As long as B．As soon as C．Now that D．Ever since4、—Why did you come by taxi?—My car broke down last week and I still it repaired.A．didn’t have B．hadn’t hadC．haven’t had D．won’t have5、As things didn’t work out the way we ________, we found ourselves trying to force themand struggling to finish them.A．plan B．are planning C．had planned D．will be planning6、I didn t see your sister at the meeting. If she , she would have met my brother.A．has come B．did comeC．came D．had come7、The maple trees turn a brilliant red in autumn, adding another to the colors in theA．theme B．versionC．category D．dimension8、NASA has made a ________ that our earth has no threat associated with the film 2012 which is based on pure myths.A．clarification B．classification C．identification D．presentation9、What surprised us most is that he doesn’t know ________ the differences between the two books lie.A．that B．what C．which D．where10、—What do you think of the newly-released film Capernaum?—It touched my heart deeply. But for your recommendation I _________ it.A．had missed B．would miss C．would have missed D．must have missed第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。