外研社新标准大学英语三级网上考试答案U

Unit 11. Leave it to Carlos to think of a(n) ingenious solution to our most difficult problem!2. For me, the biggest to becoming an obstacle astronaut is my poor math skills.3. I have no idea how much time elapsed since she left—I fell asleep.4. After college, I traveled through Europe, and the most impressive thingI saw was the Eiffel Tower in Paris.5. Chronologically , which of the following events happened first?6. Steve is one of the most ambitious people I know; he wants to own hisown business by the time he's 25.7. Jack still acts like a(n) adolescent and thinks everything is a game.8. A newspaper reader can select what he is interested in and skip whathe thinks is boring.9. After his plane landed, the prime minister gave a(n) impromptu speechabout global warming.10. I told my parents I wanted to take a year off before going to college,and my suggestion surprisingly met with little resistance.11. The world was shocked by the untimely death of the young singer.12. "How dare you defy a direct order? You're a soldier now!"13. She was permanently disfigured by the fire, but it soon came to represent her determination to succeed in life.14. During the World Cup, attendance in class was down because everyone stayed at home to watch television.15. I had five exams last week—it was like one long, continuous nightmare.16. Normally, we allot one vote to each member, but this is a special case.17. I can remember feeling very insecure when I was young; I was desperatefor my classmates' acceptance.18. Her final year of school was marked by considerable uncertainty as she tried to figure out what to do next.19. I've tried working in the morning, but I find that I'm most productive late at night.20. Ernie is a really decent guy; he would never try to impose his beliefs on someone else.Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. We don't have the budget to do everything, so I'm afraid your plan will have to go on the back burner.22. All I need is some peace and quiet, and I'll be able to figure outa solution.23. Brace yourself for some bad news, this doesn't look good.24. It's all down to you! Don't let us down!25. The new evidence creates a lot of uncertainty about who really reached America first.26. I'm only a law school student—I'm hardly in any position to help you with your legal problems.27. In the back of my mind, I have my doubts about whether he's right for the job.28. He is having a shot at cooking his own dinner.29. Jessica had her life mapped out since she was a little girl: college, marriage, children, career.30. Quick, cram the bag under the bed!Part II: Banked ClozeFor ten years, I lived in the city and loved it. Everything was stable, and I didn't have many worries. Then, within one month, I got a(31)promotion at work and my girlfriend and I decided to get married. Suddenly, my life was in (32)transition with big changes ahead!The new position at work was wonderful. I was no longer relegated to the (33)sidelines. My boss was starting to notice all of my hard work! After a (34)lengthy speech about my new responsibilities, my boss took me to my new private office. Fantastic! I didn't have to sit in the (35)rear of the office anymore, behind the copy machine. I loved my job already.My girlfriend also suggested that we move out of the city and buy a house in the suburbs. We had been city (36)dwellers for so long that it was a difficult decision for us to make. On top of that, I was worried about taking out a (37)mortgage for the house. My new job paid better, but our resources were still (38)finite. Finding a down payment would be tough.In the end, we decided to go for it. There's no time like the present, right? With the new job, I could honestly say that I had a (39)budding career, so it felt right to take the plunge and buy a house. After all these changes, we'd be ready to just relax and enjoy life. So, we took on a honeymoon to the (40)coastal California.Part III: Reading ComprehensionIt would be a fairly accurate statement to say that, when I was in elementary school and high school, I was a painfully shy child. I usually kept to myself, had only a few friends, and rarely spoke in class. My parents were always very busy, so they never pushed me to become more involved in activities and meet more people. I was perfectly happy by myself. I spent much of my time with my nose buried in a book. The only times that I ventured away from the comforts of my bedroom were when I explored the seemingly endless aisles of stocked bookshelves at my favourite bookstore.In retrospect, it was no surprise that I read with such an incredible appetite. Reading was my escape. My favourite books were adventure and travel stories—stories that brought the readers to exotic, unexplored, or dangerous places. These were places I longed to go, and they were adventures I yearned to experience, but I knew it was all just a fantasy. I had a hard time working up the nerve to talk to a fellow classmate, I knew there was no way I could travel around the world and live out oneof these adventures. Therefore, I read. I read every book I could find that promised adventure, excitement, or escape. By the time I graduated from high school, I had probably read more books than our school had in its library. It was quite an achievement, but no one knew about it except for me. I told no one because I had no one to tell. My only friend was Justin, and that relationship only existed because we had been next-doorneighbors for fifteen years.Like most of my classmates, I applied to college and eventually worked up the courage to go. It wasn't easy. I had lived at home with my parents my whole life, and I rarely ever thought about leaving. However, it had finally become inevitable; I couldn't stay with them forever. I attended a local college and moved out to live in a dormitory with a roommate. It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified.My roommate's name was Greg, and the first few weeks of school were very awkward. He kept trying to start conversations and be friendly. I was able to answer his questions, of course, but I found it difficult to keep the conversation going. I just wasn't used to it—I had no practice at this sort of thing. Then one day I returned from an afternoon class and found him reading a Jack London book. Suddenly, I found that I had a hundred questions to ask Greg. Did he like Jack London? Which was his favourite book? Did he read a lot? What other authors did he like? The list was endless.To my surprise, Greg was also in love with adventure and travel books. One of his dreams was to travel around the world and follow in the footsteps of some of history's greatest explorers. There must have been magic at work that day. It was as if my shyness suddenly disappeared. Greg and I talked for hours about our favourite books and dreams of travel. I also found it easier to talk to other people at school and make friends since that day. I felt like the world opened up to me. So many things suddenly seemed possible. In fact, Greg and I are planning a great adventure for this summer! It may have taken me a while, but I finally found a way to break out of my shell and start enjoying life.41. Which of the following is a rite of passage that helped the writer to become less shy?A. Attending high school.B. Reading many books.C. Attending college.D. Planning a great adventure.42. In which paragraph does the author compare his desire to read to hunger?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.43. Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?A. A Painfully Shy ChildB. My College LifeC. Travels with GregD. Breaking Out of My Shell44. "It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified." What does the writer mean by this statement?A. He wasn't nervous at all.B. He was mildly nervous.C. He was as nervous as usual.D. He was extraordinarily nervous.45. Which of the following statements can you infer from the passage?A. Jack London wrote exciting stories.B. Jack London wrote dull stories.C. Jack London wasn't a famous writer.D. Jack London was the writer's favourite writer.Unit 21. When was the last time you were in _______ with your childhood friends?A. contextB. contactC. controlD. content2. Like a boat at sea, his mind started to _______ when he wasn't interested.A. floatB. soarC. sinkD. drift3. Mrs Jones didn't trust Jack, so she was very _______ to let him cut her grass.A. reluctantB. reluctantlyC. enthusiasticD. enthusiastically4. My house seems to be in a _______ state of disrepair—something is always broken!A. perpetuallyB. perpetualC. perpetuityD. perpetuate5. The problem needs to be looked at from a historical _______ .A. prospectiveB. directiveC. perspectiveD. executive6. Dr. Carter has written _______ about the brain and its influence on our emotions.A. extensivelyB. intensivelyC. extensiveD. intensive7. The accident of last week _______ a review of school safety policy.A. promptedB. promptC. promptingD. prompts8. I am easily _______ by ice cream, so it's probably the best if I don't look at the dessert menu.A. temptB. temptsC. temptingD. tempted9. Wouldn't it be _______ if we didn't need to worry about money?A. predictableB. marvellousC. astonishingD. depressing10. Researchers claim that there is a _______ link between caffeine and headaches.A. definiteB. definitelyC. definitionD. defined11. It's incredible to see how newborn babies are completely _______ on other people for everything.A. dependingB. dependenceC. dependentD. dependents12. The criminal devised an _______ plan to escape from prison.A. intrinsicB. intricateC. intrepidD. intrusive13. The court brought a _______ against the escaped prisoner.A. persecutionB. persecuteC. prosecutionD. prosecute14. Thank you for the offer to stay for dinner, but we don't want to _______.A. poseB. composeC. proposeD. impose15. Pedro's friends organized a friendly _______ to help him deal with his alcohol abuse.A. contraventionB. inventionC. interventionD. prevention16. It's impossible to not be impressed by the Taj Mahal and _______ at its beauty.A. respectB. flauntC. marvelD. admire17. We should hire an _______ reviewer who isn't biased one way or the other.A. internalB. outdoorC. indoorD. external18. I'm so excited for the new movie that waiting all year for it has been like _______.A. torturesB. torturingC. tortuousD. torture19. Dylan likes to write _______ during his free time on the weekend.A. poetryB. poetC. poeticD. poem20. The waterfall provided a _______ source of soothing background noise.A. continualB. continueC. continuingD. continuitySection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Last weekend, I fell over and broke my toe.22. Phil will come into his own once his boss recognizes how valuable he is.23. Kevin has been riding a motorcycle from a very young age.24. Among the group members, there was a strong desire for an afternoon of shopping.25. I usually drift off to sleep while watching television.26. The teacher told me off for talking in class again today.27. Do you believe in free will?28. Julie received an award in appreciation of her service to the community.29. Don't try to reason with a child—you won't get very far.30. Once again, Greg was left out of the decision.Part II: Banked ClozeWhen I was a child, my best friend Joseph and I would play a game called "Super Secret Spy." Sometimes I would play the spy and Joseph would play the (31)villain, and sometimes we would reverse the roles. Make-believe games like this were my favourite, and I remember that many summer days were (32)largely spent outside, playing Super Secret Spy.Every time we played, the story had to be different. We played so much that, needless to say, some of the stories got quite (33)bizarre. Eventually, Super Secret Spy was like a science fiction movie; the stories took place on other planets and one of us was an alien. Sometimes, we would wear old Halloween masks so the (34)resemblance to an alien was remarkable!I remember one day in particular. Joseph was the alien and he captured me on a (35)barren, empty planet (my backyard). He threw me in "alien prison" (behind a big tree) and (36)giggled with mischievous delight. At first, I felt all alone and (37)helpless. Then I pulled myself together and remembered that I was the Super Secret Spy!I thought of my escape plan. When Alien Joseph came to check on me in the alien prison, I (38)whirled around quickly and grabbed his alien laser gun. In a (39)blaze of laser fire, I ran past my captor and escaped the alien prison! I was free! Super Secret Spy had won again!Just then, Joseph and I both realized that it was late afternoon, the sun was setting, and (40)twilight was upon us. We were both hungry, so we were incredibly happy when my mother called us inside for dinner. Even SuperSecret Spies and aliens need to eat!Part III: Reading ComprehensionWhen we're young, we can't wait to grow up and get on with life. When we're adults, we long for the carefree days of our youth when we could play all day without worry. This is one of the greatest ironies of life. Indeed, "the grass is always greener on the other side." It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have. It's our nature.That's why it's good practice to instill in our children a healthy respect for childhood. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up. We always ask them, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" We repeatedly tell them, "You can do/have that when you're older." We continually encourage them, "When you grow up, the world will be yours and you can make your dreams come true." It's no wonder, then, that children seem to be in such a rush to grow up, get older, and demand everything that we tell them is coming to them.Children should be free to play the day away. We should encourage them to use their imagination, create entire worlds in a cardboard box, and explore their backyard as if they were exploring an undiscovered country. You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination, nor can you overestimate the value of an inquisitive mind, a respect for the environment, and an urge to question why everything is as it is. These traits are all developed and nurtured when we're children and, without them, we would not be able to function as adults in the modern world.Research has shown that children are happiest and healthiest when they have the freedom to act like children. This may seem obvious, but it's often forgotten as parents push their children to study harder, practice longer, and essentially act like adults. It's important to remember that children are constantly learning.Therefore, they are also learning as they're playing. Exploring nature fosters a respect for the environment that may lead children to become biologists or naturalists. Creating with paint and crayons instills a love of art that might help develop young artists or musicians. Playing make-believe stimulates the imagination in a way that writers, filmmakers, and actors find most useful. Building with blocks helps the mind understand how things are constructed and might lead to an interest in engineering.It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life. However, this should not be the sole purpose of play. Children should play because they're children. It's how they stay happy, healthy, and young. Why should we push them to be something they're not?41. Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?A. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have.B. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up.C. Children should be free to play the day away.D. It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.42. Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.B. It is important for children to play and act young.C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.43. "The grass is always greener on the other side" means _____.A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are inB. people always lack confidence in themselvesC. people prefer to live in a less barren landD. people always want their children to grow up fast44. This passage is best described as _____.A. a first-person memoirB. a dramatic dialogueC. a persuasive essayD. an entertaining story45. What does the writer mean by "You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination"?A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.D. The ability to thinkeatively is a natural part of childhood.*Unit 31. The Eiffel Tower is such a distinctive feature of Paris that the twohave become synonymous.2. I couldn't stop reading his new best-seller since I was so engagedin the characters.3. I hope for your sake that you're not planning to make a surprise visit.4. Did you really just make a(n) analogy between school and war?5. Please don't distort the truth—you made your decision and now youhave to live with it.6. Settle down and stop being so theatrical; the world is not going toend.7. It must've taken a lot of courage to proclaim independence like that.8. It drives me crazy—Carla always knows exactly how to frustrate everyplan I make for the weekend.9. I love listening to Mexican music because the rhythm is so infectious.10. I'm always wary of advertisements for deals that seem too good tobe true.Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. Next summer, the developers plan to _____ the old school into a museum.A. convertB. converseC. convertsD. converge12. Can you tell me what steps _____ a valid research proposal?A. constitutionB. constituteC. constituentD. consist13. The school received more money and _____ has been able to hire more teachers.A. consequenceB. consequentialC. consequentD. consequently14. Different cultures' varying conceptions of _____ are visible in thetypes of clothes they generally wear.A. jealousyB. modestyC. notorietyD. clarity15. Unfortunately, I didn't practice enough so I failed to _____ for the team.A. qualifyB. succeedC. thriveD. attempt16. Her job is to gather the data and then _____ the results to determine their significance.A. analysisB. analyzeC. analyticalD. analyst17. My _____ clouded my judgment and prevented me from acting rationally when I saw my girlfriend with another man.A. modestyB. clarityC. jealousyD. notoriety18. Jim is in Thailand on vacation; he loves to travel to _____ places.A. eroticB. roboticC. exoticD. mitotic19. Love him or hate him, the President of the United States is one of the most _____ people in the world.A. influentialB. domesticC. instinctiveD. intransigent20. In a change of pace from his recent international focus, the Prime Minister spoke last night about _____ issues.A. exoticB. rhythmicC. expressiveD. domesticSection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Unfortunately, I can't think about anything right now since I'm engaged in a contract dispute with my landlord.22. Warhol's fame is largely due to the fact that he incorporated pop culture references into his art.23. My parents split up when I was four years old, so it was very difficult for me.24. I think my love of nature derives from all the camping trips I took with my parents.25. After several weeks, I finally managed to pin Victor down on a specific date for the photo shoot.26. I saw on the news that soldiers have engaged with rebels in the southern part of the country.27. Donna gives off waves of energy whenever she enters a room.28. The homeless shelter sent out letters to make an appeal for more money.29. Margaret is so shy that her eyes always shy away from mine when I look at her.30. The President's new policy is, so to speak, beneficial for international trade.Part II: Banked ClozeLet me pose a(n) (31)hypothetical situation for you. Imagine that you are very rich and can do almost anything you want. Now imagine that you love art and want to support struggling artists. You decide to (32)commission a painting from a young artist whose work you admire. What would you have him paint?Would you ask for an epic battle set in a(n) (33)mythological world of monsters and fairies or would you ask for a realistic, (34)expressive portrait of yourself? If you chose the latter, you're in good company because that is (35)precisely what I did. I had seen so many beautiful portraits of famous people hanging in museums that I thought it was time to have my very own.It took me a long time to find a highly (36)qualified artist whose work would do justice to my portrait. In the (37)meantime, I studied the artistic process and learned a lot about how art is created. I must admit that, even though I've always admired artists, I never had a full appreciation for their creative talent. I certainly don't have that ability, so I'm incredibly impressed when someone (38)instinctively knows how to create a work of such beauty.I was fairly nervous about seeing my finished portrait. The artist, likewise, was very nervous about showing it to me. In the end, I must admit that he did a(n) (39)sufficient job capturing my likeness. I'm not in love with the painting, but the artist should take (40)consolation in the fact that he did the best he could with his subject. I'm not a very attractive man, so it's almost impossible for my portrait to be beautiful and realistic.Part III: Reading ComprehensionWhen it comes to the arts, many people automatically think of Europe and North America. This is understandable since so many famous artists come from these regions. Many art museums are filled with paintings and drawings from European and North American artists from the past few hundred years. All countries, however, have a unique artistic heritage, so it should come as no surprise that countries throughout Africa and Asia have their own artistic styles and histories.Completely landlocked within Southern Africa, the nation of Botswana is particularly susceptible to cultural trends and influences from surrounding countries, chiefly South Africa. However, there is a burgeoning arts scene native to Botswana, and the country also has a long history of distinct artistic traditions.The oldest evidence of art in the country was found in the Tsodilo Hills, located in northwestern Botswana, in the Kalahari Desert. Dating to 1,000—2,000 years ago, these rock paintings form the highest concentration of rock art in the world and are considered sacred by the San minority culture. Today, the San are known for continuing the ancient arts of decorating ostrich eggshells for jewelry and creating ostrich eggshell beads, which they consider to represent good luck and good fortune. Archaeologists believe this type of bead to be the oldest-known man-made bead; they have been recovered at East and Southern African archaeological digs and dated to 28,000—45,000 years ago.The National Museum and Art Gallery in Gaborone is the centrepiece of modern art in the country. It is widely regarded as one of the best art galleries in Southern Africa; it holds regular exhibitions highlighting the work of local artists and also sponsors an annual celebration for local art and artists. The National Museum also acts as custodian for the cultural heritage and traditions of the country, the duties of which include preservation, education, and promotion. Twentieth and twenty-firstcentury painters include Phillip Segola, Ann Gollifer, and Neo Matome.Spring in Gaborone, the capital city, sees the annual Maitisong Festival—the country's largest celebration of the performing arts. The festival includes free outdoor performances at city arenas as well as ticketed indoor events at Gaborone's theatres and arts venues. Performing arts organizations, such as the Mogwana Dance Troupe, are becoming more popular as more and more people embrace and wish to share their cultural heritage.Local handcrafts, supported in large part by the tourist trade, are generally of the utilitarian variety. Handwoven baskets, one of the specialties associated with Botswana, are of extremely high quality. Made almost exclusively in the Okavango region, they are woven with the leaves of the Mokolwane palm and utilize various roots and barks in order to give the baskets their unique colours and designs (typically associated with the nation's traditional lifestyle). Due to the abundance of cattle livestock, leatherwork has also developed as an important and widespread handcraft. Traditionally used to make clothing, blankets, and sleeping mats, leather is today more often used to make designer bags, belts, and accessories.41. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?A. European art is superior to all other art.B. African art is superior to all other art.C. Every country has a unique artistic tradition.D. Art is only a modern creation.42. Which paragraph discusses the early history of art in Botswana?A. Paragraph 3.B. Paragraph 4.C. Paragraph 5.D. Paragraph 6.43. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. All art in Botswana is thoroughly unique to that country.B. Art in Botswana has been influenced by neighbouring countries.C. Art in Botswana is a relatively recent invention.D. All art in Botswana consists of simple decorations.44. This passage is best described as _______.A. narrative fictionB. editorial non-fictionC. first-person historyD. personal memoir45. Which of the following would make the best title for the passage?A. Influential Art of the WorldB. A Critic's Opinion of Art in BotswanaC. Botswana MasterpiecesD. Art Without Notoriety*Unit 4Unit 51. Almost every United States citizen is the descendant of a(n) immigrant by fewer than three generations.2. With a(n) shrug of her shoulders, Nancy showed that she wasn't concerned with their problems.3. Televisions nowadays come with parental controls that help prevent young children from watching certain programmes.4. I don't know about you, but I would never want to encounter a grizzly bear in the woods.。

UNIT5Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.1.three generations.Your answer Correct answerimmigrant immigrant2.problems.Your answer Correct answershrug shrug3.from watching certain programmes.Your answer Correct answerparental parental4.Your answer Correct answerencounter encounter5.isn't as good.Your answer Correct answermanagement management6.Your answer Correct answeragreeable agreeable7. Tim and Josh were in a big argument this morning but, in the end, I know that cooler headsYour answer Correct answerprevail prevail8.favourite charity.Your answer Correct answerdonation donation9.need to get it right.Your answer Correct answersuccessive successive10.conservative district.Your answer Correct answerprogressive progressive11.Your answer Correct answerappalling appalling12.Your answer Correct answerimpatient impatient13.Your answer Correct answerthreaten threaten14.Your answer Correct answerintellect intellect15.Your answer Correct answerinvestment investment16.there or somewhere very close.Your answer Correct answernucleus nucleus17.the country club wearing jeans and a T-shirt.Your answer Correct answerdisdain disdain18.Your answer Correct answerhostility hostility19.out of working.Your answer Correct answercompetent competent20.feeling.Your answer Correct answerintense intense Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.Your answer Correct answeron on22.Your answer Correct answerfor for23.decision making.Your answer Correct answerof of24.the past.Your answer Correct answerwhich which25.Your answer Correct answerwhom whom26.Your answer Correct answerout out27.Your answer Correct answerof of28. I thought there were going to be problems with the new programme, but so far,Your answer Correct answerso so29.Your answer Correct answerdown down30.Your answer Correct answerinto intoPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.This morning in class, we discussed organized crime and its place in modern society. Hollywoodhas repeatedly presented us with the image ofelaborate plans, extensive connections, and can sweet-talk anyone into doing whatever they want.The truth, however, bears no resemblanceIn movies, members of organized crime typicallyowners to pay them "protection money"—which is actually a fee the citizens need to pay for protection from the very people they're paying. They are also known to "knock off," or kill, potentialmovies and television would lead us to believe.There is no doubt, however, that among members of organized crime, there is a considerableamount ofdo anything to get it. In today's day and age, though, they are more than likely to (37)their goals.Crime "families" are now known to enter intobusinesses and formstill demand completeoperations, and they are still criminals, but they have gotten much better at appearing clean and staying out of jail.Your answer Correct answer(31) sophisticated sophisticated(32) whatsoever whatsoever(33) intimidate intimidate(34) competitors competitors(35) doubtful doubtful(36) corruption corruption(37) refrain refrain(38) contracts contracts(39) partnerships partnerships(40) loyalty loyaltyPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.September 23, 2011Dear Diary,This afternoon, Mr Jenkins asked me to stay for a few minutes after class. He told me that next week is Deaf Awareness Week and that we would be discussing it in class. He's already planned several activities and lectures, but, for obvious reasons, he also wanted me to make a class presentation.I stared at him in disbelief. How could I possibly make a presentation to the entire class? I was petrified. I didn't want to do it, and I told him so. He was determined, though. He really thought it would be a good opportunity for me to share my "culture" (his word) with my classmates. That got me thinking. Do I have a unique culture? I've never thought about it like that before.I went straight to the library to do some research. What makes different cultures recognizable and distinct? I know that language is what distinguishes so many cultures. I may be deaf but I still understand English. Yet, I do utilize a form of English that not everyone can understand—American Sign Language, or ASL. Once I realized that, I immediately looked for books about ASL so I could learn more.Soon after Thomas Gallaudet graduated from Yale University, he was commissioned to help teach Alice Cogswell, the deaf daughter of a wealthy local doctor. Gallaudet travelled to Europe, where deaf education had been in existence for a long time, to study communication among deaf people. He met Laurent Clerc in Paris, recruited him to help develop deaf education in the United States, and, in 1817, thetwo founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut.Laurent Clerc began teaching American students the form of French Sign Language with which he was familiar. However, many of the students at the new school were already using their own unique form of sign language that had independently developed in their communities. Over time, and with extensive use, the various forms eventually evolved into what we now know as American Sign Language.Sign language is almost exclusively based on easily decipherable hand motions that represent spoken words. Since deaf people rely heavily on their sense of sight, this method of communication is logical. Body language is extremely important in ASL, and subtle movements of the eyebrows, mouth, or fingers often indicate connotations that are typically represented by tone of voice in spoken language.Interestingly, there is still no universal form of sign language that is readily understood by deaf people around the world. Indeed, though people in the United States and Great Britain speak English, American Sign Language and British Sign Language are distinctly different and "speakers" of each form would not be able to easily communicate with one another.You know what? I'm not so scared to make this presentation to my class next week. In fact, I'm actually looking forward to it. Maybe I'll even inspire some of my classmates to learn ASL! That would be great. I guess Mr Jenkins was right. I do have a special culture to share. American Sign Language is like a different language, and understanding that language is essential to understanding me and my culture.41. The writer of this passage is unable to _____.A. seeB. hearC. smellD. walk42. Even though this passage is in the form of a diary entry, the material is _____.A. entertainingB. persuasiveC. informativeD. fictitious43. According to the passage, which of the following is a true statement?A. There is a universal form of sign language used by deaf people around the world.B. American Sign Language is a form of French Sign Language.C. Laurent Clerc introduced the first form of sign language to the United States.D. Every country has its own unique form of sign language.44. Which of the following events occurred in 1817?A. Thomas Gallaudet graduated form Yale University.B. Thomas Gallaudet met Laurent Clerc in Paris.C. Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc founded the American School for the Deaf.D. Laurent Clerc developed American Sign Language.45. According to the writer, all of the following are important to sign language EXCEPT_____.A. the ability to readB. hand motionsC. sense of sightD. body language。

Unit testDone with this task. Your score: 82%Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.∙impromptu∙attendance∙impressive∙acceptance∙ambitious∙resistance∙defy∙productive∙ingenious∙skip∙allot∙elapsed∙impose∙continuous∙adolescent∙obstacle∙permanently∙chronologically∙untimely∙uncertainty1.Your answer Correct answeringenious ingenious2.Your answer Correct answerobstacle obstacle3.I have no idea how much time —I fell asleep.Your answer Correct answerelapsed elapsed4.After college, I travelled through Europe, and the mostEiffel Tower in Paris.Your answer Correct answerimpressive impressive5.Your answer Correct answerchronologically Chronologically6.the time he's 25.Your answer Correct answerambitious ambitious7.Jack still acts like a(n)Your answer Correct answeradolescent adolescent8.boring.Your answer Correct answerskip skip9.warming.Your answer Correct answerimpromptu impromptu10. I told my parents I wanted to take a year off before going to college, and my suggestionYour answer Correct answerresistance resistance11.The world was shocked by theYour answer Correct answeruntimely untimely12.Your answer Correct answerdefy defy13.She wasto succeed in life.Your answer Correct answerpermanently permanently14.During the World Cup,watch television.Your answer Correct answerattendance attendance15.I had five exams last week—Your answer Correct answercontinuous continuous16.Your answer Correct answercontinuous allot17. I can remember feeling very insecure when I was young; I was desperate for my classmates'Your answer Correct answeruncertainty acceptance18.what to do next.Your answer Correct answerattendance uncertainty19.Your answer Correct answerproductive productive20.Your answer Correct answerimpose imposeSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. We don't have the budget to do everything, so I'm afraid your plan will have to goYour answer Correct answeron on22.Your answer Correct answerout out23.Your answer Correct answerfor for24.Your answer Correct answerto to25.Your answer Correct answerabout about26.I'm only a law school student—I'm hardlylegal problems.Your answer Correct answerin in27.Your answer Correct answerof of28.Your answer Correct answeron at29.children, career.Your answer Correct answerout out30.Your answer Correct answerin underPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.For ten years, I lived in the city and loved it. Everything was stable, and I didn't have manyworries. Then, within one month, I got a at work and my girlfriend and Idecided to get married. Suddenly, my life was in with big changes ahead!The new position at work was wonderful. I was no longer relegated to thespeech about my new responsibilities, my boss took me to my new privateoffice. Fantastic! I didn't have to sit in the of the office anymore, behind the copy machine. I loved my job already.My girlfriend also suggested that we move out of the city and buy a house in the suburbs. We hadbeen city for so long that it was a difficult decision for us to make. On top ofthat, I was worried about taking out a for the house. My new job paid better,but our resources were stillIn the end, we decided to go for it. There's no time like the present, right? With the new job, Icould honestly say that I had a career, so it felt right to take the plunge and buy a house. After all these changes, we'd be ready to just relax and enjoy life. So, we took on ahoneymoon to the California.Your answer Correct answer(31) promotion promotion(32) transition transition(33) sidelines sidelines(34) lengthy lengthy(35) rear rear(36) dwellers dwellers(37) finite mortgage(38) coastal finite(39) budding budding(40) coastal coastalPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.It would be a fairly accurate statement to say that, when I was in elementary school and high school, I was a painfully shy child. I usually kept to myself, had only a few friends, and rarely spoke in class. My parents were always very busy, so they never pushed me to become more involved in activities and meet more people. I was perfectly happy by myself. I spent much of my time with my nose buried in a book. The only times that I ventured away from the comforts of my bedroom were when I explored the seemingly endless aisles of stocked bookshelves at my favourite bookstore.In retrospect, it was no surprise that I read with such an incredible appetite. Reading was my escape. My favourite books were adventure and travel stories—stories that brought the readers to exotic, unexplored, or dangerous places. These were places I longed to go, and they were adventures I yearned to experience, but I knew it was all just a fantasy. I had a hard time working up the nerve to talk to a fellow classmate, I knew there was no way I could travel around the world and live out one of these adventures. Therefore, I read. I read every book I could find that promised adventure, excitement, or escape. By the time I graduated from high school, I had probably read more books than our school had in its library. It was quite an achievement, but no one knew about it except for me. I told no one because I had no one to tell. My only friend was Justin, and that relationship only existed because we had been next-door neighbours for fifteen years.Like most of my classmates, I applied to college and eventually worked up the courage to go. It wasn't easy. I had lived at home with my parents my whole life, and I rarely ever thought about leaving. However, it had finally become inevitable; I couldn't stay with them forever. I attended a local college and moved out to live in a dormitory with a roommate. It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified.My roommate's name was Greg, and the first few weeks of school were very awkward. He kept trying to start conversations and be friendly. I was able to answer his questions, of course, but I found it difficult to keep the conversation going. I just wasn't used to it—I had no practice at this sort of thing. Then one day I returned from an afternoon class and found him reading a Jack London book. Suddenly, I found that I had ahundred questions to ask Greg. Did he like Jack London? Which was his favourite book? Did he read a lot? What other authors did he like? The list was endless.To my surprise, Greg was also in love with adventure and travel books. One of his dreams was to travel around the world and follow in the footsteps of some of history's greatest explorers. There must have been magic at work that day. It was as if my shyness suddenly disappeared. Greg and I talked for hours about our favourite books and dreams of travel. I also found it easier to talk to other people at school and make friends since that day. I felt like the world opened up to me. So many things suddenly seemed possible. In fact, Greg and I are planning a great adventure for this summer! It may have taken me a while, but I finally found a way to break out of my shell and start enjoying life.41. Which of the following is a rite of passage that helped the writer to become less shy?A. Attending high school.B. Reading many books.C. Attending college.D. Planning a great adventure.42. In which paragraph does the author compare his desire to read to hunger?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.43. Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?A. A Painfully Shy ChildB. My College LifeC. Travels with GregD. Breaking Out of My Shell44. "It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified." What does the writermean by this statement?A. He wasn't nervous at all.B. He was mildly nervous.C. He was as nervous as usual.D. He was extraordinarily nervous.45. Which of the following statements can you infer from the passage?A. Jack London wrote exciting stories.B. Jack London wrote dull stories.C. Jack London wasn't a famous writer.D. Jack London was the writer's favourite writer.。

新标准大学英语综合教程3课后答案Unit 1。

Part I。

1. A2. B3. C4. A5. B。

Part II。

1. What’s your major?2. What do you want to be when you graduate?3. How do you like your university life?4. What’s your plan for the future?5. What do you think of the courses you are taking?Part III。

1. C2. A3. B4. C5. A。

Part IV。

1. What is the passage mainly about?2. What does the author think of the traditional way of learning?3. What are the advantages of the new way of learning?4. What does the author suggest students do?5. What can we learn from the passage?Unit 2。

Part I。

1. C2. B3. A4. C5. B。

Part II。

1. What’s your opinion on online shopping?2. What do you think are the advantages of online shopping?3. Have you ever had any bad experiences with online shopping?4. Do you prefer online shopping or traditional shopping?5. What do you think will be the future of online shopping? Part III。

PART1 AABCB CBADCPART2 BCD CACPART3 ACA CBB DDC BBCCommunicationFor many of us, communicating with family used to mean sending letters and cards through the mail and getting no response until weeks later. We'd pass hand-written notes to friends in class. We'd pick up the telephone—paying for long-distance calls, no less—and could only talk to one person at a time. On top of that, there were no answering machines to leave messages if a person wasn't home, or Caller ID to screen calls if we didn't feel like picking up the phone. And pay phones were the only option to call home if our car broke down on the side of the road, or if we had to stay after school.The Good:For the past decade or so, technology has transformed the way we communicate, in part due to the advent of the Internet. Instead of mailing letters, we're writing e-mails through Gmail or Windows Live Hotmail that can be sent instantaneously to a recipient.We can even add multiple recipients to these e-mails, so that more than one person can read them.Even more, we can send greeting cards over the Web with sites like and . No postage needed!Sending a note to a friend can be done in a matter of secondsthrough instant message clients like AOL instant messenge and Meebo. With them, we can see if a "buddy" is available or away, talk to multiple people at a time, "wink" and "sigh" using emoticons, ignore a message if we don't feel like talking, and send links to our favorite Web articles and videos.We are no longer bound to long-distance charges, either. Many folks have already kicked theirlandline phones to the curb and replaced them with Voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) and mobile phones. We can place free video calls (yes, we can see the person we're talking to) to anyone in the world over the Internet by using Skype and a headset. For a monthly paid service we can make regular phone calls over the Internet using the popular Vonage service or signing up for VoIP through our cable company.Mobile phones have become a godsend gift, letting us place calls no matter where we are—on the way to work, at the beach, at school, etc.Even text messaging has become an efficient way to get a short message across, such as "Meet you there at 8" or "I'll be home late."The Bad:It's true that technology has also made society somewhat impersonal. Here at PC Magazine we communicate with each other mostly through e-mail and instant message. As a result, it's difficult to tell when a person is serious or sarcastic—our clever turns of phrase can easily be misconstrued. Technology tends to make communication drag out more than it has to, too; sometimes it's quicker to just get out of your seat and walk to the person, or simply pick up the phone.Even worse, younger generations have forgotten how to spell and write complete sentences due to the increased use of text messaging on mobile phones. The State Examination Commission out of Dublin, Ireland said in a report that in many cases, teenagers seemed "unduly reliant on short sentences, simple tenses, and a limited vocabulary" and that with the use of phonetic spelling and little or no punctuation, it's beginning to pose a threat to traditional conventions in writing, not to mention oral communication.In addition, we've seen how addicted people can become to their smartphones, like the Apple iPhone and the BlackBerry Storm 9530. (You've probably heard the term for it: "CrackBerry.") People possess an obsessive need to constantly check their e-mail, even when on vacation with the family. It's as if we're afraid we'll miss something important or be out of the loop. If there isn't a group for BlackBerry addicts, there should be.—Next: Computing >Major Essay ProposalThe essay topic I have selected is home computers. I would like to compare the impacts of computers on society with those of other major technologies and try to argue as well asconclude that home computers have had the greatest impact since the printing press.My focus in the essay will be how computer technologies are applied to every respect of every day life. My goal is to illustrate as well as convince that without computers, we can not live a life like we do today, but without other technologies, and we may survive. A very simple generalized reason is that computers now can achieve almost everything some other technologies can.A tentative outline is (sections and section headings subject to change):IntroductionOverview of computers’ developmentComputers’ contribution to society in comparison with other major technologies such as television, operating system, radio or telegraph etc and give examples to support my viewUse as my references well-known recent articles and try to summarize the main point Computers’ impact in the futureWhat have I learned from all thisConclusionsReferences—————————————–IntroductionComputers are commonly us ed items in many areas. It is an important thing to people, especially the people who run organizations, industry, etc. Almost anything you know is run or made by computers. Cars and jets were designed on computers, traffic signals are run by computers, most medical equipment use computers and space exploration wasstarted with computers. Most of the jobs today require the use of computers. These ‘mechanical brains’ made a huge impact on our society. It would be hard if we didn’t have the computer around.Let’s ivisualize magine for a minute. Let’s think of a world without computers. People in the medical field wouldn’t have found a lot of cures to diseases, since most cures were found with the help of computers. Movies like Jurassic Park would never have been made without computers because they used computer graphics and animation in them.Famers would have a hard time keeping track of what medications to give to patience.Counting votes would be impossible without computers and most importantly, space exploration wouldn’t be possible without the help of computers. It’s a pretty tough life without computers. ]Without computers, all this wouldn’t be possible.Summary Computers helped us take a large step into the future. Businesses and entertainment uses them to make profits, Educationuses them to help educate students better, and the Medical field uses computers in different ways. Even you are playing computer games, when you are watching the latest movies, or you are researching on a topic for your essay on computer, you are affected by the computer.Computers absolutely completely changed the world and it keeps changing. Everyone was impacted by this remarkable device. You might disagree with me a little bit, one thing is certain: without computers, we are not anywhere close to where we are today!References and sourcesBlaise Pascal (pronounced [blez pɑskɑl]), (June 19, 1623 –August 19, 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher.Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (also Leibnitz or von Leibniz) (July 1 (June 21 Old Style) 1646 – November 14, 1716) was a German polymath who wrote mostly in French and Latin.Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar (1785-1870) designed and patented the Arithmometer, in 1820. It was the first successful mechanical calculator that could add, subtract, and multiply.J ohn Presper Eckert Jr. (“Pres”), a computer pioneer, was born April 9, 1919 in Philadelphia and died June 3, 1995 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.Nick Lemons, Computers Impact on Education, Business, Entertainment,history and future, and the Private Sector.Alfred Lewis. The New World of Computers. Dodd, Mead, and Company, New York, 1965.Roger C. Schank and Peter G. Childers. The Cognitive Computer. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Inc., Workingham, Berkshire, Amsterdam, Don Mills, Ontario Sydney, 1984.Swanson, Robert. “Computers.” Grolier Incorporated. Academic American Encyclopedia. Volume 5, Deluxe Library Edition.。

新标准大学英语3答案新标准大学英语（第三版）是一套为中国大学生编写的英语教材，涵盖了大学英语的基本知识和技能。

对于许多学生来说，课后习题的答案是他们学习的重要参考资料。

因此，我们将提供新标准大学英语3的课后习题答案，希望能够帮助学生更好地学习和掌握课程内容。

Unit 1。

Part I。

1. B2. C3. A4. D5. A。

Part II。

1. communication2. practical3. critical4. essential5. significant。

Unit 2。

Part I。

1. D2. A3. C4. B5. A。

Part II。

1. access2. guarantee3. conduct4. interact5. transfer。

Unit 3。

Part I。

1. A2. B3. D4. C5. B。

Part II。

1. potential2. specific3. fundamental4. initial5. ultimate。

Unit 4。

Part I。

1. C2. D3. A4. B5. C。

Part II。

1. alternative2. controversial3. logical4. precise5. sufficient。

Unit 5。

Part I。

1. B2. A3. C4. D5. A。

Part II。

1. collapse2. eliminate3. expose4. modify5. reverse。

Unit 6。

Part I。

1. C2. B3. D4. A5. D。

Part II。

1. consume2. convert3. detect4. generate5. release。

Unit 7。

Part I。

1. A2. D3. B4. C5. A。

Part II。

1. capacity2. constant3. efficient4. flexible5. stable。

外研社新标准大学英语三级网上考试答案U6PART1 BBCCA DABDC PART2 BDABA BCABC PART3 BBDDBDBCBWhat defines a true hero?e-mail print Dec. 15, 2009 |(0) CommentsThe dictionary defines "hero" as "a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities." Heroes come in many forms in life, ranging from one's family and friends to athletes to movie stars.A person's heroes can change over time. When we're young, I believe we are more inclined to relate heroism to wealth, power and fame than to the attributes the dictionary outlines.In my youth, I probably would have said Michael Jordan was my hero. Ienjoyed watching his athletic talent and admired the tremendous success he achieved. But like any human being, he wasn't perfect. Skeletons in his closet were gradually revealed, and as I matured, I began to realize there were people more worth looking up to. Jordan was a great basketball player but didn't merit worshipping. Incidentally, Tiger Woods' fans are experiencing the same thing today. His indiscretions are yet another reminder that we should all rethink the meaning of "hero."Who among us is truly worthy of being called a hero? As the holidays approach, we hear about the need to help those less fortunate by sacrificing our time, money and possessions. Many of us will attend church services, where we will sing songs of praise and say prayers of thanks to God for saving his fallen, imperfect people. The purpose of this column isn't to preach orconvert, but to me, there can be no greater act of heroism than laying down one's life to save others. Jesus is a true hero to me and Christians everywhere.Whether they are religious or not, it's a safe assumption nearly everyone will gather with loved ones this holiday season.Many families, including mine, will have folks missing from the celebration for an especially noble reason:They will be serving our country overseas, protecting our freedom and helping to ensure that future celebrations will be possible. They are also true embodiments of heroism.I have one cousin and one friend currently serving in Iraq. Both of my grandfathers served in the militaryI am fortunate not to have lost anyone close to me to war. My heart goes out to the many who have. But all who have served are worthy of the lofty designation of "hero,"because they loved their country enough to defend its honor and principles and were willing to risk their lives fighting for it.Both active duty personnel I know were overseas while their wives were pregnant and now are temporarily separated from their young children. Their wives maintain order at home and count the days to their return. We pray for their safety and send them care packages of food and gifts. But no matter what happens, my cousin and friend can tell their kids that their daddies are heroes.I hope the children will grow to understand that the title of "hero" is sopriceless that no athlete could afford it.Matthew Zellmer lives in Hales Corners. E-mail mz80@/doc/507802309.html,Someone to look up toWhom do our children choose?By Rose McIlveenTo answer the question above, you need to look no further than professional basketball team listings in the television schedules, according to David Gallahue, professor of kinesiology and associate dean of academic affairs and research at the Indiana University School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in Bloomington.In a survey conducted by HPER's David Gallahue, more than 50 percent of children named a sport figure as their primary hero. Based on gender, 43 percent of girls placed a "my life" person as number one--a teacher, parent or coach-- while only 18 percent of boys did so.Gallahue has been conducting a survey of boys and girls in grades 3-6 in the metropolitan Indianapolis area since 1993 and finds the results troubling. The study was designed to examine the types of heroes children select, with "hero" being defined for participants as "someone you look up to.""The children's choice of pro basketball star Michael Jordan bothers me in several ways: that children regard hang time to be heroic; that girls basically had little choice other than to identify with a male sports figure; and that Mom and Dad, plugging away at the daily business of raising a family, seem unappreciated, especially by boys," said Gallahue.The latter particularly bothered the professor."I thought that heroes would be identified closer to home. I expected more 'my life' heroes--moms, dads, teachers, coaches," said Gallahue.More than 50% of the children named a sport figures as their primaryheroBased on gender, 43 percent of girls placed a "my life" person as number one, while only 18 percent of boys did so."The girls were on balance of where I would like to see children be," said Gallahue. But there was a negative side to the female response. "You know sport is not just a man's world. It's not just NBA basketball, and when you find girls identifying with a male basketball player, I'm not sure that's what we want. Not that it's bad to have girls admire Michael Jordan,but I'd like to see girls have more positive females models in sportGallahue pointed out that there are plenty of role models in the entertainment industry.David Gallahue Photo by Heather Hill"Do we really want every single girl identifying with Madonna?" he questioned. A greater number of female sport figures might also help boys value women more.What surprised Gallahue was that it was not only important but almostimperative that boys name another male as a hero. "Eighty-eight percent of the 'my hero' choices were other males. Seven percent were androgynous, and that was simply because the children wrote something like 'my cousin' or 'my 'coach,' and we couldn't tell the gender," Gallahue explained.He suggested that one reason for the scarcity of female sport figures turning up in the survey is because they are not the ones getting lucrative contracts to promote sneakers and sports drinks. That points up how the children know about sports figures in the first place and why they outweigh "my life" heroes in the survey results."Adults can watch a basketball game and realize that it's coming from hundreds or thousands of miles away. But I think a child sees it as 'Michael Jordan is in my living room.' Then he is identifying with Michael more than he's identifying with Dad. My goodness, Dad in our survey ended up in fourth place with boys."That brings up another concern."I would prefer to see sport figures portrayed as the multi-faceted individuals they are. Now that Michael Jordan has retired, I'd like to seehim portrayed as the family man he is, with wife and children and seen coaching, mentoring or doing anti-drug commercials," Gallahue said.He believes that the survey results bring a challenge to teachers, as well as parents"Teachers could do more in class to celebrate 'my life' heroes. How about a single mom, for example? Kids need to appreciate moms who make sacrifices for them,"Of the 4,000 children surveyed over a three-year period, Gallahue is most concerned about the ones who have no heroes."This whole type of study becomes important because it helps us get into the child a little bit to see where she is, what she's thinking, what or who is really important. "When you see in this study that almost 20 percent of the children, boys and girls combined, could not identify one role model or hero in their lives--20 percent or 800 kids--that's scary, and somehow we've got to do a better job there."The surveys are given at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport in Indianapolis and cover 42 different school districts. In the questionnaire,heroes were grouped in three categories: (a) "Life Heroes"that included family members, teachers and coaches; (b) "Real-Life Heroes" made up of community, national and world-wide figures, and (c) "Larger than Life Heroes" that included fictional。

PART1 AABCB CBADCPART2 BCD CACPART3 ACA CBB DDC BBCCommunicationFor many of us, communicating with family used to mean sending letters and cards through the mail and getting no response until weeks later. We'd pass hand-written notes to friends in class. We'd pick up the telephone—paying for long-distance calls, no less—and could only talk to one person at a time. On top of that, there were no answering machines to leave messages if a person wasn't home, or Caller ID to screen calls if we didn't feel like picking up the phone. And pay phones were the only option to call home if our car broke down on the side of the road, or if we had to stay after school.The Good:For the past decade or so, technology has transformed the way we communicate, in part due to the advent of the Internet. Instead of mailing letters, we're writing e-mails through Gmail or Windows Live Hotmail that can be sent instantaneously to a recipient.We can even add multiple recipients to these e-mails, so that more than one person can read them.Even more, we can send greeting cards over the Web with sites like and . No postage needed!Sending a note to a friend can be done in a matter of secondsthrough instant message clients like AOL instant messenge and Meebo. With them, we can see if a "buddy" is available or away, talk to multiple people at a time, "wink" and "sigh" using emoticons, ignore a message if we don't feel like talking, and send links to our favorite Web articles and videos.We are no longer bound to long-distance charges, either. Many folks have already kicked theirlandline phones to the curb and replaced them with Voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) and mobile phones. We can place free video calls (yes, we can see the person we're talking to) to anyone in the world over the Internet by using Skype and a headset. For a monthly paid service we can make regular phone calls over the Internet using the popular Vonage service or signing up for VoIP through our cable company.Mobile phones have become a godsend gift, letting us place calls no matter where we are—on the way to work, at the beach, at school, etc.Even text messaging has become an efficient way to get a short message across, such as "Meet you there at 8" or "I'll be home late."The Bad:It's true that technology has also made society somewhat impersonal. Here at PC Magazine we communicate with each other mostly through e-mail and instant message. As a result, it's difficult to tell when a person is serious or sarcastic—our clever turns of phrase can easily be misconstrued. Technology tends to make communication drag out more than it has to, too; sometimes it's quicker to just get out of your seat and walk to the person, or simply pick up the phone.Even worse, younger generations have forgotten how to spell and write complete sentences due to the increased use of text messaging on mobile phones. The State Examination Commission out of Dublin, Ireland said in a report that in many cases, teenagers seemed "unduly reliant on short sentences, simple tenses, and a limited vocabulary" and that with the use of ph onetic spelling and little or no punctuation, it's beginning to pose a threat to traditional conventions in writing, not to mention oral communication.In addition, we've seen how addicted people can become to their smartphones, like the Apple iPhone and the BlackBerry Storm 9530. (You've probably heard the term for it: "CrackBerry.") People possess an obsessive need to constantly check their e-mail, even when on vacation with the family. It's as if we're afraid we'll miss something important or be out of the loop. If there isn't a group for BlackBerry addicts, there should be.—Next: Computing >Major Essay ProposalThe essay topic I have selected is home computers. I would like to compare the impacts of computers on society with those of other major technologies and try to argue as well as concludethat home computers have had the greatest impact since the printing press.My focus in the essay will be how computer technologies are applied to every respect of every day life. My goal is to illustrate as well as convince that without computers, we can not live a life like we do today, but without other technologies, and we may survive. A very simple generalized reason is that computers now can achieve almost everything some other technologies can.A tentative outline is (sections and section headings subject to change):IntroductionOverview of computers’ developmentComputers’ contribution to society in comparison with other major technologies such as television, operating system, radio or telegraph etc and give examples to support my viewUse as my references well-known recent articles and try to summarize the main point Computers’ impact in the futureWhat have I learned from all thisConclusionsReferences—————————————–IntroductionComputers are commonly us ed items in many areas. It is an important thing to people, especially the people who run organizations, industry, etc. Almost anything you know is run or made by computers. Cars and jets were designed on computers, traffic signals are run by computers, most medical equipment use computers and space exploration wasstarted with computers. Most of the jobs today require the use of computers. These ‘mechanical brains’ made a huge impact on our society. It would be hard if we didn’t have the computer around.Let’s ivisualize magine for a minute. Let’s think of a world without computers. People in the medical field wouldn’t have found a lot of cures to diseases, since most cures were found with the help of computers. Movies like Jurassic Park would never have been made without computers because they used computer graphics and animation in them. Famers would have a hard time keeping track of what medications to give to patience.Counting votes would be impossible without computers and most importantly, space exploration wouldn’t be possible without the help of computers. It’s a pretty tough life without computers. ]Without computers, all this wouldn’t be possible.SummaryComputers helped us take a large step into the future. Businesses and entertainment uses them to make profits, Education uses them to help educate students better, and the Medical field usescomputers in different ways. Even you are playing computer games, when you are watching the latest movies, or you are researching on a topic for your essay on computer, you are affected by the computer.Computers absolutely completely changed the world and it keeps changing. Everyone was impacted by this remarkable device. You might disagree with me a little bit, one thing is certain: without computers, we are not anywhere close to where we are today!References and sourcesBlaise Pascal (pronounced [blez pɑskɑl]), (June 19, 1623 –August 19, 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher.Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (also Leibnitz or von Leibniz) (July 1 (June 21 Old Style) 1646 –November 14, 1716) was a German polymath who wrote mostly in French and Latin.Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar (1785-1870) designed and patented the Arithmometer, in 1820. It was the first successful mechanical calculator that could add, subtract, and multiply.J ohn Presper Eckert Jr. (“Pres”), a computer pioneer, was born April 9, 1919 in Philadelphia and died June 3, 1995 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.Nick Lemons, Computers Impact on Education, Business, Entertainment, history and future, and the Private Sector.Alfred Lewis. The New World of Computers. Dodd, Mead, and Company, New York, 1965.Roger C. Schank and Peter G. Childers. The Cognitive Computer. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Inc., Workingham, Berkshire, Amsterdam, Don Mills, Ontario Sydney, 1984.Swanson, Robert. “Computers.” Grolier Incorporated. Academic American Encyclopedia. Volume 5, Deluxe Library Edition.。

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He was extraordinarily nervous.45. Which of the following statements can you infer from the passage?A. Jack London wrote exciting stories.B. Jack London wrote dull stories.C. Jack London wasn't a famous writer.D. Jack London was the writer's favourite writer.第二单元1. When was the last time you were in _______ with your childhood friends?A. contextB. contactC. controlD. content2. Like a boat at sea, his mind started to _______ when he wasn't interested.A. floatB. soarC. sinkD. drift3. Mrs Jones didn't trust Jack, so she was very _______ to let him cut her grass.A. reluctantB. reluctantlyC. enthusiasticD. enthusiastically4. My house seems to be in a _______ state of disrepair—something is always broken!A. perpetuallyB. perpetualC. perpetuityD. perpetuate5. The problem needs to be looked at from a historical _______ .A. prospectiveB. directiveC. perspectiveD. executive6. Dr. Carter has written _______ about the brain and its influence on our emotions.A. extensivelyB. intensivelyC. extensiveD. intensive7. The accident of last week _______ a review of school safety policy.A. promptedB. promptC. promptingD. prompts8. I am easily _______ by ice cream, so it's probably the best if I don't look at the dessert menu.A. temptB. temptsC. temptingD. tempted9. Wouldn't it be _______ if we didn't need to worry about money?A. predictableB. marvellousC. astonishingD. depressing10. Researchers claim that there is a _______ link between caffeine and headaches.A. definiteB. definitelyC. definitionD. defined11. It's incredible to see how newborn babies are completely _______ on other people for everything.A. dependingB. dependenceC. dependentD. dependents12. The criminal devised an _______ plan to escape from prison.A. intrinsicB. intricateC. intrepidD. intrusive13. The court brought a _______ against the escaped prisoner.A. persecutionB. persecuteC. prosecutionD. prosecute14. Thank you for the offer to stay for dinner, but we don't want to _______.A. poseB. composeC. proposeD. impose15. Pedro's friends organized a friendly _______ to help him deal with his alcohol abuse.A. contraventionB. inventionC. interventionD. prevention16. It's impossible to not be impressed by the Taj Mahal and _______ at its beauty.A. respectB. flauntC. marvelD. admire17. We should hire an _______ reviewer who isn't biased one way or the other.A. internalB. outdoorC. indoorD. external18. I'm so excited for the new movie that waiting all year for it has been like _______.A. torturesB. torturingC. tortuousD. torture19. Dylan likes to write _______ during his free time on the weekend.A. poetryB. poetC. poeticD. poem20. The waterfall provided a _______ source of soothing background noise.A. continualB. continueC. continuingD. continuitySection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Last weekend, I fell and broke my toe.Your answer Correct answerdown over22. Phil will come his own once his boss recognizes how valuable he is.Your answer Correct answerto into23. Kevin has been riding a motorcycle a very young age.Your answer Correct answerat from24. Among the group members, there was a strong desire an afternoon of shopping.Your answer Correct answerof for25. I usually drift to sleep while watching television.Your answer Correct answeroff off26. The teacher told me for talking in class again today.Your answer Correct answeroff27. Do you believe free will?Your answer Correct answerin in28. Julie received an award in appreciation her service to the community.Your answer Correct answerof of29. Don't try to reason a child—you won't get very far.Your answer Correct answerwith with30. Once again, Greg was left of the decision.Your answer Correct answeroff outYour answer Correct answer(31) villain villain(32) largely largely(33) bizarre bizarre(34) resemblance resemblance(35) barren barren(36) giggled giggled(37) helpless helpless(38) whirled whirled(39) blink blaze(40) twilight twilight41. Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?A. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have.B. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up.C. Children should be free to play the day away.D. It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.42. Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.B. It is important for children to play and act young.C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.43. "The grass is always greener on the other side" means _____.A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are inB. people always lack confidence in themselvesC. people prefer to live in a less barren landD. people always want their children to grow up fast44. This passage is best described as _____.A. a first-person memoirB. a dramatic dialogueC. a persuasive essayD. an entertaining story45. What does the writer mean by "You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination"?A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.D. The ability to think creatively is a natural part of childhood.第三单元1. The Eiffel Tower is such a distinctive of Paris that the two have become synonymous.Your answer Correct answerfeature feature2. I couldn't stop reading his new best-seller since I was so in the characters.Your answer Correct answerengaged engaged3. I hope for your that you're not planning to make a surprise visit.Your answer Correct answersake sake4. Did you really just make a(n) between school and war?Your answer Correct answeranalogy analogy5. Please don't the truth—you made your decision and now you have to live with it.Your answer Correct answerdistort distort6. Settle down and stop being so ; the world is not going to end.Your answer Correct answertheatrical theatrical7. It must've taken a lot of courage to independence like that.Your answer Correct answerproclaim proclaim8. It drives me crazy—Carla always knows exactly how to every plan I make for the weekend.Your answer Correct answerfrustrate frustrate9. I love listening to Mexican music because the is so infectious.Your answer Correct answerrhythm rhythm10. I'm always of advertisements for deals that seem too good to be true.Your answer Correct answerwary warySection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. Next summer, the developers plan to _____ the old school into a museum.A. convertB. converseC. convertsD. converge12. Can you tell me what steps _____ a valid research proposal?A. constitutionB. constituteC. constituentD. consist13. The school received more money and _____ has been able to hire more teachers.A. consequenceB. consequentialC. consequentD. consequently14. Different cultures' varying conceptions of _____ are visible in the types of clothes they generally wear.A. jealousyB. modestyC. notorietyD. clarity15. Unfortunately, I didn't practice enough so I failed to _____ for the team.A. qualifyB. succeedC. thriveD. attempt16. Her job is to gather the data and then _____ the results to determine their significance.A. analysisB. analyzeC. analyticalD. analyst17. My _____ clouded my judgment and prevented me from acting rationally when I saw my girlfriend with another man.A. modestyB. clarityC. jealousyD. notoriety18. Jim is in Thailand on vacation; he loves to travel to _____ places.A. eroticB. roboticC. exoticD. mitotic19. Love him or hate him, the President of the United States is one of the most _____ people in the world.A. influentialB. domesticC. instinctiveD. intransigent20. In a change of pace from his recent international focus, the Prime Minister spoke last night about _____ issues.A. exoticB. rhythmicC. expressiveD. domesticSection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Unfortunately, I can't think about anything right now since I'm engaged a contract dispute with my landlord.Your answer Correct answerin in22. Warhol's fame is largely due to the fact he incorporated pop culture references into his art.Your answer Correct answerthat that23. My parents split when I was four years old, so it was very difficult for me.Your answer Correct answerup up24. I think my love of nature derives all the camping trips I took with my parents.Your answer Correct answerfrom from25. After several weeks, I finally managed to pin Victor on a specific date for the photo shoot.Your answer Correct answerdown down26. I saw on the news that soldiers have engaged rebels in the southern part of the country.Your answer Correct answerin with27. Donna gives waves of energy whenever she enters a room.Your answer Correct answeroff off28. The homeless shelter sent out letters to make an appeal more money.Your answer Correct answerfor for29. Margaret is so shy that her eyes always shy away mine when I look at her.Your answer Correct answerfrom from30. The President's new policy is, to speak, beneficial for international trade.Your answer Correct answerso soYour answer Correct answer(31) hypothetical hypothetical(32) commission commission(33) mythological mythological(34) interior expressive(35) simultaneously precisely(36) qualified qualified(37) meantime meantime(38) instinctively instinctively(39) expressive sufficient(40) pessimistically consolation41. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?A. European art is superior to all other art.B. African art is superior to all other art.C. Every country has a unique artistic tradition.D. Art is only a modern creation.42. Which paragraph discusses the early history of art in Botswana?A. Paragraph 3.B. Paragraph 4.C. Paragraph 5.D. Paragraph 6.43. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. All art in Botswana is thoroughly unique to that country.B. Art in Botswana has been influenced by neighbouring countries.C. Art in Botswana is a relatively recent invention.D. All art in Botswana consists of simple decorations.44. This passage is best described as _______.A. narrative fictionB. editorial non-fictionC. first-person historyD. personal memoir45. Which of the following would make the best title for the passage?A. Influential Art of the WorldB. A Critic's Opinion of Art in BotswanaC. Botswana MasterpiecesD. Art Without Notoriety第四单元窗体顶端1. Many people about the influx of immigrants to our city, but I think it's actually a good thing for the economy.Your answer Correct answergrumble grumble2. Some issues, such as immigration and trade, have implications.Your answer Correct answertransnational transnational3. One of the problems with reading e-books is that you can't take notes in the .Your answer Correct answermargin margin4. The town council passed that made it easier for people to open small businesses.Your answer Correct answerlegislation legislation5. There are some mysteries that have scientists for centuries.Your answer Correct answerbaffled baffled6. I'm in shock—have you seen the stock market numbers this morning?Your answer Correct answerstaggering staggering7. We are all living in an increasingly society as more and more people move to different countries.Your answer Correct answermulticultural multicultural8. The computer's influence on our daily lives is immeasurable; it has had the most effect on how humans live.Your answer Correct answermassive massive9. There will always be people who of new technology simply because it is "different."Your answer Correct answerdisapprove disapprove10. After several years of travel, Jake moved to London to find a job, a house, and the he needed in his life.Your answer Correct answerstability stabilitySection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. Some people have an unhealthy _____ with technology and need to have every new gadget available.A. sessionB. obsessionC. recessionD. cessation12. After much _____, Heather was finally able to convince her boss to award her employees with a holiday bonus.A. desistenceB. consistenceC. insistenceD. resistance13. It's hard to _____ what the future might look like, but science fiction writers have been doing it for over a hundred years.A. visualizeB. conferC. mechanizeD. ascertain14. I know almost everyone loves her new book, but I'm not even _____ interested in reading it.A. massivelyB. supposedlyC. entirelyD. remotely15. Even though Mr Lewis didn't say it out loud, the _____ in his speech was that his staff didn't work hard enough.A. personificationB. implicationC. justificationD. explanation16. Many people complain that the cost of education is prohibitively expensive, but I think the cost of _____ is much higher.A. ignoreB. ignorantC. ignoranceD. ignoring17. After he lost the competition, Lawrence felt completely and utterly _____.A. dispiritedB. inquisitiveC. observantD. unchanged18. We need to come up with a _____ explanation for why we missed class yesterday.A. plausibleB. sentientC. staggeringD. corporate19. Paul has become very _____ and conceited since he first tasted fame.A. arroganceB. elegantC. eleganceD. arrogant20. Dinosaurs have been _____ for approximately 65 million years!A. succinctB. extinctC. instinctD. blinkedSection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. I'm as ignorant of your country's laws you are of mine.Your answer Correct answeras as22. It's a pretty safe bet almost all college graduates are more technically savvy than their parents.Your answer Correct answerthat that23. What do you make the generation of MP3 players?Your answer Correct answerof of24. The New York team qualified for the championship round a narrow margin.Your answer Correct answerby by25. all the excitement surrounding the new computer program, not much is different.Your answer Correct answerDespite For26. My mother still hasn't come to grips the convenience of e-mail.Your answer Correct answerwith with27. How can we ask George to help such a way that he will think it's his idea?Your answer Correct answerin in28. When you think about it, it is not surprising most people now own a cell phone.Your answer Correct answerthat that29. I think it's time to buy new pants when the knees begin to wear .Your answer Correct answerout out30. In the wake the earthquake, many people displayed an incredible amount of generosity.Your answer Correct answerof ofYour answer Correct answer(31) eminent eminent(32) suburb suburb(33) curse(34) workforce workforce(35) magnitude magnitude(36) whereabouts hype(37) brawny brawny(38) hype bet(39) fundamentally fundamentally(40) someday someday41. The writer of this passage would probably agree with which of the following statements?A. Technology is beginning to control our lives.B. Computers play a marginal role in our society.C. We rely on computer specialists because they are convenient.D. Technology is slowly becoming more expensive.42. The writer's scenario with Michael is presented in order to _____.A. describe an innovationB. substantiate his argumentC. illustrate an example from a bygone time.D. brag about personal accomplishments43. Which paragraph draws a personal analogy to the reader?A. Paragraph 2.B. Paragraph 3.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.44. Which of the following is the best one-sentence summary of this passage?A. Technology makes our lives more convenient.B. Science fiction is becoming a daily reality.C. Everybody uses computers and other technologies.D. The more we rely on technology, the more helpless we become.45. Which of the following events does not support the writer's main idea?A. Marcus plays the latest video game after school.B. Lisa reads a book before going to bed each night.C. Carol uses a GPS system to find her way in a new city.D. Tony blogs and sends e-mails from his mobile phone.窗体底端第五单元Almost every United States citizen is the descendant of a(n) by fewer than three generations.Your answer Correct answerimmigrant immigrant2. With a(n) of her shoulders, Nancy showed that she wasn't concerned with their problems.Your answer Correct answershrug shrug3. Televisions nowadays come with controls that help prevent young children from watching certain programmes.Your answer Correct answerparental parental4. I don't know about you, but I would never want to a grizzly bear in the woods.Your answer Correct answerencounter encounter5. Ever since the restaurant reopened under new , I've found that their food just isn't as good.Your answer Correct answermanagement management6. I hope you'll be to the changes I suggested in your contract.Your answer Correct answeragreeable agreeable7. Tim and Josh were in a big argument this morning but, in the end, I know that cooler heads will and they will get over it.Your answer Correct answerprevail prevail8. Instead of presents for his birthday, Tom asked people to make a(n) to his favourite charity.Your answer Correct answerdonation donation9. Don't worry if you can't get it at first, attempts will give you the practice you need to get it right.Your answer Correct answersuccessive successive10. The politician really took a risk when he campaigned on reforms in such a conservative district.Your answer Correct answerprogressive progressive11. The images of the genocide that aired on the news were horrific and .Your answer Correct answerappalling appalling12. No one on Earth is quite so as a six-year-old boy about to go to the toy store.Your answer Correct answerintense impatient13. As a soldier, you never know what new surprises will your safety.Your answer Correct answerthreaten threaten14. Perhaps no other person is as famous for his or her as Albert Einstein.Your answer Correct answerintellect intellect15. My father always tells me that a good education is a reliable in your future.Your answer Correct answerinvestment investment16. During college, the library formed the of my life; it seemed like I was always there or somewhere very close.Your answer Correct answernucleus nucleus17. I felt as if everyone were looking at me with and contempt when I walked into the country club wearing jeans and a T-shirt.Your answer Correct answerdisdain disdain18. The military generals met to discuss an end to the between their countries.Your answer Correct answerhostility hostility19. I'm looking for a(n) employee, not someone who looks for any excuse to get out of working.Your answer Correct answercompetent competent20. She looked at him with blue eyes that betrayed the fiery emotions she was feeling.Your answer Correct answerimpatient intenseSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. I'd like to accept this award behalf of my parents.Your answer Correct answeron on22. As of this morning, I am officially in the running the office of mayor.Your answer Correct answerfor for23. The President's Chief Staff is the person responsible for most of the day-to-day decision making.Your answer Correct answerof of24. I must say that the times in we live don't seem very exciting when compared to the past.Your answer Correct answerwhich which25. I just found out that the author I used to idolize is speaking at the library tomorrow!Your answer Correct answerwho whom26. If you're having computer trouble, call Bill—he knows them inside .Your answer Correct answerout out27. Tommy is a huge baseball fan, so we took him to the hall fame for his birthday.Your answer Correct answerof of28. I thought there were going to be problems with the new programme, but so far, good.Your answer Correct answeris so29. Were you able to track a new copy of that book?Your answer Correct answerdown down30. It's not his fault he was born a poor family; he's doing the best he can.Your answer Correct answerin intoYour answer Correct answer(31) sophisticated sophisticated(32) whatsoever whatsoever(33) intimidate intimidate(34) competitors competitors(35) doubtful doubtful(36) membership corruption(37) refrain refrain(38) partnerships contracts(39) contracts partnerships(40) proposition loyalty41. The writer of this passage is unable to _____.A. seeB. hearC. smellD. walk42. Even though this passage is in the form of a diary entry, the material is _____.A. entertainingB. persuasiveC. informativeD. fictitious43. According to the passage, which of the following is a true statement?A. There is a universal form of sign language used by deaf people around the world.B. American Sign Language is a form of French Sign Language.C. Laurent Clerc introduced the first form of sign language to the United States.D. Every country has its own unique form of sign language.44. Which of the following events occurred in 1817?A. Thomas Gallaudet graduated form Yale University.B. Thomas Gallaudet met Laurent Clerc in Paris.C. Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc founded the American School for the Deaf.D. Laurent Clerc developed American Sign Language.45. According to the writer, all of the following are important to sign language EXCEPT_____.A. the ability to readB. hand motionsC. sense of sightD. body language第六单元1. Who can name the animals that the polar ice caps?Your answer Correct answerinhabit inhabit2. It was very of Florence to shake Victoria's hand after she lost the competition.Your answer Correct answerdecent decent3. 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The artist, likewise, was very n ervoussu f f i c i entcapturing my likeness. I'm not in love with the painting, but the artist should take(40)attractive man, so it's almost impossible for my portrait to be beautiful and realistic.Your an swerCorrect answb (31) hypothetical hypothetical 7 (32) commissi on commissi on 7 (33) mythological mythological 7 (34) expressive expressive b (35) precisely precisely 7 (36) qualified qualified 7 (37) mean time mean time 7 (38) in sti nctively in sti nctively 7 (39)sufficie nt sufficie nt 7 (40)con solati oncon solati onPart III: Read ing Comprehe nsionQuestio ns 41 to 45 are based on the follow ing passage.When it comes to the arts, many people automatically think of Europe and North America. This is un dersta ndable since so many famous artists come from these regi ons. Many art museums are filled with pain ti ngs and draw ings from Europea n and North America n artists from the past few hun dred years. All countries, however, have a unique artistic heritage, so it should come as no surprise that countries throughout Africa and Asia have their own artistic styles and histories.about show ing it to me. In the en d, I must admit that he did a(n)(39)jobcon s o l at i onZ] in the fact that he did the best he could with his subject. I'm not a veryCompletely landlocked within Southern Africa, the nation of Botswana is particularly susceptible to cultural trends and influences from surrounding countries, chiefly South Africa. However, there is a burgeoning arts scene native to Botswana, and the country also has a long history of distinct artistic traditions.The oldest evidence of art in the country was found in the Tsodilo Hills, located in northwestern Botswana, in the Kalahari Desert. Dating to 1,000 —2,000 years ago, these rock paintings form the highest concentration of rock art in the world and are considered sacred by the San minority culture. Today, the San are known for continuing the ancient arts of decorating ostrich eggshells for jewelry and creating ostrich eggshell beads, which they consider to represent good luck and good fortune. Archaeologists believe this type of bead to be the oldest-known man-made bead; they have been recovered at East and Southern African archaeological digs and dated to 28,000 —45,000 years ago.The National Museum and Art Gallery in Gaborone is the centrepiece of modern art in the country. It is widely regarded as one of the best art galleries in Southern Africa; it holds regular exhibitions highlighting the work of local artists and also sponsors an annual celebration for local art and artists. The National Museum also acts as custodian for the cultural heritage and traditions of the country, the duties of which include preservation, education, and promotion. Twentieth and twenty-first century painters include Phillip Segola, Ann Gollifer, and Neo Matome.Spring in Gaborone, the capital city, sees the annual Maitisong Festival —the country's largest celebration of the performing arts. The festival includes free outdoor performances at city arenas as well as ticketed indoor events at Gaborone's theatres and arts venues. Performing arts organizations, such as the Mogwana Dance Troupe, are becoming more popular as more and more people embrace and wish to share their cultural heritage.Local handcrafts, supported in large part by the tourist trade, are generally of the utilitarian variety. Handwoven baskets, one of the specialties associated with Botswana, are of extremely high quality. Made almost exclusively in the Okavango region, they are woven with the leaves of the Mokolwane palm andutilize various roots and barks in order to give the baskets their unique colours and desig ns (typically associated with the n ati on's traditi on al lifestyle). Due to the abundance of cattle livestock, leatherwork has also developed as an importa nt and widespread han dcraft. Traditi on ally used to make cloth ing, bla nkets, and sleeping mats, leather is today more often used to make designer bags, belts, and accessories.41. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?A. Europea n art is superior to all other art.B. African art is superior to all other art.V C. Every country has a unique artistic traditi on.D. Art is only a moder n creatio n.Which paragraph discusses the early history of art in Botswa na?A. Paragraph 3.B. Paragraph 4.C. Paragraph 5.° | D. Paragraph 6.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. All art in Botswana is thoroughly unique to that country.B. Art in Botswa na has bee n in flue need by n eighbouri ng coun tries.° | C. Art in Botswa na is a relatively recent inven ti on.D. All art in Botswa na con sists of simple decoratio ns.44. This passage is best described as ________42. 43.A. n arrative fiction* B. editorial non-fictionC. first-pers on historyD. pers onal memoir45. Which of the following would make the best title for the passage?A. Influential Art of the WorldB. A Critic's Opinion of Art in BotswanaC. Botswa na Masterpiecess/ D. Art Without Notoriety。

新标准大学英语三1-10单元课后答案Unit 1 Discovering yourselfActive reading (1)3 Choose the best summary of what happened in the crab cage.3 The cage was full of crabs. One of them was trying to escape, but each time it reached the top the other crabs pulled it back. In the end it gave up trying and started to prevent other crabs from escaping.4 Choose the best answer to the questions.1 What happened to the students in the fall of the final year?(a) They became more relaxed.(b) They became more serious.(c) They spent more time outside.(d) They stopped going to lessons.2 Why did some people have bags under their eyes in the morning?(a) They’d been to an all-night party.(b) They’d started wo rrying about their future.(c) They’d spent all night in the library.(d) They wanted to impress their teachers.3 Which students had already planned their future?(a) The ones who had the best grades.(b) The ones who came from wealthy families.(c) The quieter ones who didn’t have the best grades.(d) The ones who wanted to get married and start a family.4 Why did the writer go home?(a) He wanted to speak to his father.(b) He could study better at home than at college.(c) He had to attend a job interview.(d) It was a national holiday.5 Why did his father take him out to catch crabs?(a) They needed to get something to eat for dinner.(b) He wanted to show him how to catch crabs.(c) He wanted to tell him something about life.(d) They both wanted to enjoy the coastline and the sea.6 What advice did his father give him?(a) Get to know yourself better.(b) Watch what others do carefully.(c) Always listen to your father.(d) You can’t always do what you want.Dealing with unfamiliar words5 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 achieving good results (productive)2 the fact of being present at an event, or of going regularly to school, church etc (attendance)3 the refusal to accept something new, such as a plan, idea, or change (resistance)4 determined to be successful, rich, famous etc (ambitious)5 agreement to a plan, offer, or suggestion (acceptance)6 the written words of a play, film, television programme, speech etc (script)7 very good, large, or showing great skill (impressive)6 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 5.To be a successful film scriptwriter takes more than training although (1) attendance on a screenwriting course will definitely help you learn the skills. You also need to be very (2) ambitious –the film business is very competitive. You have to be prepared towork hard and be very (3) productive because it takes more than just one good idea to make it big. No matter how (4) impressive your idea is, there will always be (5) resistance from producers because it’s too expensive. So make sure you have plenty of others to show them. What are you waiting for? Get on with writing that brilliant (6) script and plan your (7) acceptance speech for when you win your first Oscar!7 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box.1 We’ve seen a place we like and we’re applying for a loan to buy a house. (mortgage)2 We stood on the top floor of the boat and watched the coast disappear into the horizon. (deck)3 I love to walk along the beach and watch the waves breaking, and the white water hitting the shore. (surf)4 In seaside areas in the north-east of the country, life is hard and fishermen have to go against the forces of nature every time they go to work. (coastal; defy)5 Agreement was finally reached after a long and heated discussion. (lengthy)8 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If you watch an impromptu performance of something, has it (a) been prepared, or (b) not been prepared?2 When you map out your future, do you (a) plan it carefully, or (b) draw a sketch of it on paper?3 If you brace yourself for something unpleasant, do you (a) try not to think about it, or (b) prepare yourself for it mentally and physically?4 Do you moor a boat by (a) turning the steering wheel, or(b) tying it to a post with a rope?5 Is a rusty piece of metal something that (a) is bright and shiny, or (b) might have been left out in the rain and is covered with brown substance?6 If a bowl is brimming with soup, is it (a) very full, or (b) half empty?7 If someone is being held captive, are they (a) free to do as they please, or (b) being kept as a prisoner?8 If you have figured out something, have you (a) added numbers together, or (b) understood it?Active reading (2)Reading and understanding3 Choose the best summary of the passage.3 Life is short. So there’s no point in planning for a future which may never come. Now is the time to do what we want to do. There’s no time to lose.Dealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 involving three things of the same kind (triple)2 an area of ground where dead people are buried (cemetery)3 the part of a place or thing that is at the back (rear)4 a book that someone writes about someone else’s life (biography)5 to put people or things into a space that is too small (cram)6 at the very beginning of a career and likely to be successful at it (budding)7 continuing only for a limited time or distance (finite)8 to pass (elapse)5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.1 About two hours elapsed before we reached the cemeterywhere the war dead were buried.2 I sat in the rear seat behind the driver. My three sisters were all crammed in the front.3 The entrance to the car park was blocked, so the road was full of cars which had been triple-parked one against another, making it almost impossible to get past.4 We have a number of budding authors in our class this year, one of whom has written a fascinating biography of his grandmother.5 The time we have on this earth may be finite, but there are no limits to the human imagination.6 Answer the questions about the words.1 If you substantiate a claim, do you (a) prove it is true, or (b) persuade someone that it is true?2 If someone tramples over something, do they (a) pour water over it, or (b) walk all over it?3 If someone’s arrival is untimely, is it (a) at the wrong moment, or (b) late?4 If events are described chronologically, do they occur (a) in the order in which they happened, or (b) in no particular order?5 Is ingeniously likely to mean (a) artistically, or (b) cleverly?6 Is knackered an informal British word meaning (a) very relaxed, or (b) extremely tired?7 Is patently likely to mean (a) obviously, or (b) usually?8 When something is allotted to you, is it (a) given to you, or(b) taken from you?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 If you check something out, do you (a) find out, or (b) not think about it?2 If you see something from the sidelines, do you (a) takepart in the action, or (b) stay away from it?3 If something is down to you, is it your (a) bad luck, or (b) responsibility?4 If you have something on the back burner, (a) will you look at it later, or (b) are you interested in it now?5 If you are in a position to do something, are you (a) able, or (b) unable to do it?6 If time is ticking away, does it seem (a) as if it will last forever, or (b) to be passing quickly?7 If you can have one shot at something, (a) are you allowed to shoot it, or (b) do you have only one chance to do it?8 If you make the best of something, do you (a) enjoy it while you can, or (b) work hard to make it a success?9 If a girl stands you up, does she (a) fail to turn up for a date, or (b) refuse to sit down when you ask her to?Language in useword formation: compound words2 Rewrite the phrases using compound adjectives.1 a party which is held late at night (a late-night party)2 a library which is well stocked (a well-stocked library)3 a professor who is world famous (a world-famous professor)4 some advice which is well timed (some well-timed advice)5 a population which is growing rapidly (a rapidly-growing population)6 an economy which is based on free market (a free-market economy)7 a boat trip which lasts for half an hour (a half-hour boat trip)It’s what / how … that …3 Rewrite the sentences using It’s what / how … that …1 What other people think of us is determined by how we behave.It’s how we behave that determines what other people think of us.2 What sort of job we are going to end up doing is usually determined by our character.It’s what our character is that usually determines what sort of job we are going to end up doing.3 What we do as a career isn’t always determined by the marks we get at university.It isn’t always what marks we get at univers ity that determine what we do as a career.4 How we react to life’s problems is often determined by our childhood experiences.It is often what we experienced in our childhood that determines how we react to life’s problems.5 When we die is determined by our genetic clock, and the changes we make to it.It’s what our genetic clock is and what changes we m ake to it that determine when we die.It is / was not just that … but …4 Rewrite the sentences using It is / was not just that … but …1 Not only were the shops all closed for Thanksgiving, there was also no one in the streets.It wasn’t just that the shops were all closed for Thanksgiving, but there was no one in the streets.2 Not only did she spend all her time at college going to parties, she also took the time to gain afirst-class degree.It wasn’t just that she spent all her time at college going toparties, but she took the time to gain a firstclass degree.3 Not only were they not listening to what he said, it also seemed as if they weren’t at all interested.It wasn’t just that they weren’t listening to what he said, but it seemed as if they we ren’t at all interested.4 Not only was I upset, I also felt as if I was going to burst out crying.It wasn’t just that I was upset, but I felt as if I was going to burst out crying.5 Not only was the Grim Reaper intended to frighten people, it was also a figure of fun.It wasn’t just that the Grim Reaper was intended to frighten people, but it was also a figure of fun.6 Translate the paragraphs into Chinese.1 We all sensed we were coming to the end of our stay here, that we would never get a chance like this again, and we became determined not to waste it. Most important of course were the final exams inApril and May in the following year. No one wanted the humiliation of finishing last in class, so the peer group pressure to work hard was strong. Libraries which were once empty after five o’clock in the afternoon were standing room only until the early hours of the morning, and guys wore the bags under their eyes and their pale, sleepy faces with pride, like medals proving their diligence.我们都觉得在校时间不多了，以后再也不会有这样的学习机会了，所以都下定决心不再虚度光阴。

Unit test 1Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.impromptuattendanceimpressiveacceptanceambitiousresistancedefyproductiveingeniousskipallotelapsedimposecontinuousadolescentobstaclepermanentlychronologicallyuntimelyuncertainty1.problem!Your answer Correct answeringenious ingenious2.Your answer Correct answerobstacle obstacle3.—I fell asleep.Your answer Correct answerelapsd elapsed4.After college, I travelled through Europe, and the mostwas the Eiffel Tower in Paris.Your answer Correct answerimpressive impressive5.Your answer Correct answerChronologically Chronologically6.Steve is one of the mostbusiness by the time he's 25.Your answer Correct answerambitious ambitious7.Jack still acts like a(n)Your answer Correct answeradolescent adolescent8.is boring.Your answer Correct answerskip skip9.After his plane landed, the prime minister gave a(n)global warming.Your answer Correct answerimpromptu impromptu10. I told my parents I wanted to take a year off before going to college, and myYour answer Correct answerresistance resistance11.Your answer Correct answeruntimely untimely12.Your answer Correct answerdefy defy13.determination to succeed in life.Your answer Correct answerpermanently permanently14.at home to watch television.Your answer Correct answerattendance attendance15.I had five exams last week—it was like one long,Your answer Correct answercontinuous continuous16.Normally, weYour answer Correct answerallot allot17. I can remember feeling very insecure when I was young; I was desperate for myYour answer Correct answeracceptance acceptance18.Her final year of school was marked by considerableto figure out what to do next.Your answer Correct answeruncertainty uncertainty19.night.Your answer Correct answerproductive productive20.Ernie is a really decent guy; he would never try tosomeone else.Your answer Correct answerimpose imposeSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. We don't have the budget to do everything, so I'm afraid your plan will have to goYour answer Correct answerto on22.Your answer Correct answerout out23.Your answer Correct answerfor for24.Your answer Correct answerto to25.Your answer Correct answerabout about26.I'm only a law school student—I'm hardlyproblems.Your answer Correct answerin in27.Your answer Correct answerof of28.Your answer Correct answerat at29.career.Your answer Correct answerout out30.Your answer Correct answerof underPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.For ten years, I lived in the city and loved it. Everything was stable, and I didn't have manyworries. Then, within one month, I got a at work and my girlfriend and Idecided to get married. Suddenly, my life was in with big changes ahead!The new position at work was wonderful. I was no longer relegated to thespeech about my new responsibilities, my boss took me to my new privateoffice. Fantastic! I didn't have to sit in the of the office anymore, behind the copy machine. I loved my job already.My girlfriend also suggested that we move out of the city and buy a house in the suburbs. We hadbeen city for so long that it was a difficult decision for us to make. On top ofthat, I was worried about taking out a for the house. My new job paid better,but our resources were stillIn the end, we decided to go for it. There's no time like the present, right? With the new job, Icould honestly say that I had a career, so it felt right to take the plunge and buy a house. After all these changes, we'd be ready to just relax and enjoy life. So, we took on ahoneymoon to the California.Your answer Correct answer(31) promotion promotion(32) transition transition(33) sidelines sidelines(34) lengthy lengthy(35) rear rear(36) dwellers dwellers(37) mortgage mortgage(38) finite finite(39) budding budding(40) coastal coastalPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.It would be a fairly accurate statement to say that, when I was in elementary school and high school, I was a painfully shy child. I usually kept to myself, had only a few friends, and rarely spoke in class. My parents were always very busy, so they never pushed me to become more involved in activities and meet more people. I was perfectly happy by myself. I spent much of my time with my nose buried in a book. The only times that I ventured away from the comforts of my bedroom were when I explored the seemingly endless aisles of stocked bookshelves at my favourite bookstore.In retrospect, it was no surprise that I read with such an incredible appetite. Reading was my escape.My favourite books were adventure and travel stories—stories that brought the readers to exotic, unexplored, or dangerous places. These were places I longed to go, and they were adventures I yearned to experience, but I knew it was all just a fantasy. I had a hard time working up the nerve to talk to a fellow classmate, I knew there was no way I could travel around the world and live out one of these adventures. Therefore, I read. I read every book I could find that promised adventure, excitement, or escape. By the time I graduated from high school, I had probably read more books than our school had in its library. It was quite an achievement, but no one knew about it except for me. I told no one because I had no one to tell. My only friend was Justin, and that relationship only existed because we had been next-door neighbours for fifteen years.Like most of my classmates, I applied to college and eventually worked up the courage to go. It wasn't easy. I had lived at home with my parents my whole life, and I rarely ever thought about leaving. However, it had finally become inevitable; I couldn't stay with them forever. I attended a local college and moved out to live in a dormitory with a roommate. It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified.My roommate's name was Greg, and the first few weeks of school were very awkward. He kept trying to start conversations and be friendly. I was able to answer his questions, of course, but I found it difficult to keep the conversation going. I just wasn't used to it—I had no practice at this sort of thing. Then one day I returned from an afternoon class and found him reading a Jack London book. Suddenly, I found that I had a hundred questions to ask Greg. Did he like Jack London? Which was his favourite book? Did he read a lot? What other authors did he like? The list was endless.To my surprise, Greg was also in love with adventure and travel books. One of his dreams was to travel around the world and follow in the footsteps of some of history's greatest explorers. There must have been magic at work that day. It was as if my shyness suddenly disappeared. Greg and I talked for hours about our favourite books and dreams of travel. I also found it easier to talk to other people at school and make friends since that day. I felt like the world opened up to me. So many things suddenly seemed possible. In fact, Greg and I are planning a great adventure for this summer! It may have taken me a while, but I finally found a wayto break out of my shell and start enjoying life.41. Which of the following is a rite of passage that helped the writer to become less shy?A. Attending high school.B. Reading many books.C. Attending college.D. Planning a great adventure.42. In which paragraph does the author compare his desire to read to hunger?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.43. Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?A. A Painfully Shy ChildB. My College LifeC. Travels with GregD. Breaking Out of My Shell44. "It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified." What does the writer meanby this statement?A. He wasn't nervous at all.B. He was mildly nervous.C. He was as nervous as usual.D. He was extraordinarily nervous.45. Which of the following statements can you infer from the passage?A. Jack London wrote exciting stories.B. Jack London wrote dull stories.C. Jack London wasn't a famous writer.D. Jack London was the writer's favourite writer.Unit test 21. When was the last time you were in _______ with your childhood friends?A. contextB. contactC. controlD. content2. Like a boat at sea, his mind started to _______ when he wasn't interested.A. floatB. soarC. sinkD. drift3. Mrs Jones didn't trust Jack, so she was very _______ to let him cut her grass.A. reluctantB. reluctantlyC. enthusiasticD. enthusiastically4. My house seems to be in a _______ state of disrepair—something is always broken!A. perpetuallyB. perpetualC. perpetuityD. perpetuate5. The problem needs to be looked at from a historical _______ .A. prospectiveB. directiveC. perspectiveD. executive6. Dr. Carter has written _______ about the brain and its influence on our emotions.A. extensivelyB. intensivelyC. extensiveD. intensive7. The accident of last week _______ a review of school safety policy.A. promptedB. promptC. promptingD. prompts8. I am easily _______ by ice cream, so it's probably the best if I don't look at the dessert menu.A. temptB. temptsC. temptingD. tempted9. Wouldn't it be _______ if we didn't need to worry about money?A. predictableB. marvellousC. astonishingD. depressing10. Researchers claim that there is a _______ link between caffeine and headaches.A. definiteB. definitelyC. definitionD. defined11. It's incredible to see how newborn babies are completely _______ on other people for everything.A. dependingB. dependenceC. dependentD. dependents12. The criminal devised an _______ plan to escape from prison.A. intrinsicB. intricateC. intrepidD. intrusive13. The court brought a _______ against the escaped prisoner.A. persecutionB. persecuteC. prosecutionD. prosecute14. Thank you for the offer to stay for dinner, but we don't want to _______.A. poseB. composeC. proposeD. impose15. Pedro's friends organized a friendly _______ to help him deal with his alcohol abuse.A. contraventionB. inventionC. interventionD. prevention16. It's impossible to not be impressed by the Taj Mahal and _______ at its beauty.A. respectB. flauntC. marvelD. admire17. We should hire an _______ reviewer who isn't biased one way or the other.A. internalB. outdoorC. indoorD. external18. I'm so excited for the new movie that waiting all year for it has been like _______.A. torturesB. torturingC. tortuousD. torture19. Dylan likes to write _______ during his free time on the weekend.A. poetryB. poetC. poeticD. poem20. The waterfall provided a _______ source of soothing background noise.A. continualB. continueC. continuingD. continuitySection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.Your answer Correct answerdown over22.Phil will comeYour answer Correct answerto into23.Kevin has been riding a motorcycleYour answer Correct answerat from24.Among the group members, there was a strong desireYour answer Correct answerof for25.I usually driftYour answer Correct answeroff off26.Your answer Correct answeroff27.Do you believeYour answer Correct answerin in28.Julie received an award in appreciationYour answer Correct answerof of29.Don't try to reason —you won't get very far.Your answer Correct answerwith with30.Once again, Greg was leftYour answer Correct answeroff outPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.When I was a child, my best friend Joseph and I would play a game called "Super Secret Spy."Sometimes I would play the spy and Joseph would play thewe would reverse the roles. Make-believe games like this were my favourite, and I remember thatmany summer days were spent outside, playing Super Secret Spy.Every time we played, the story had to be different. We played so much that, needless to say,some of the stories got quitescience fiction movie; the stories took place on other planets and one of us was an alien. Sometimes,we would wear old Halloween masks so the to an alien was remarkable!I remember one day in particular. Joseph was the alien and he captured me on atree) and with mischievous delight. At first, I felt all alone andSpy!I thought of my escape plan. When Alien Joseph came to check on me in the alien prison, Iaround quickly and grabbed his alien laser gun. In aof laser fire, I ran past my captor and escaped the alien prison! I was free! Super Secret Spy had won again!Just then, Joseph and I both realized that it was late afternoon, the sun was setting, andwas upon us. We were both hungry, so we were incredibly happy when my mother called us inside for dinner. Even Super Secret Spies and aliens need to eat!Your answer Correct answer(31) villain villain(32) largely largely(33) bizarre bizarre(34) resemblance resemblance(35) barren barren(36) giggled giggled(37) helpless helpless(38) whirled whirled(39) blink blaze(40) twilight twilightPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.When we're young, we can't wait to grow up and get on with life. When we're adults, we long for the carefree days of our youth when we could play all day without worry. This is one of the greatest ironies of life. Indeed, "the grass is always greener on the other side." It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have. It's our nature.That's why it's good practice to instill in our children a healthy respect for childhood. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up. We always ask them, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" We repeatedly tell them, "You can do/have that when you're older." We continually encourage them, "When you grow up, the world will be yours and you can make your dreams come true." It's no wonder, then, that children seem to be in such a rush to grow up, get older, and demand everything that we tell them is coming to them.Children should be free to play the day away. We should encourage them to use their imagination, create entire worlds in a cardboard box, and explore their backyard as if they were exploring an undiscovered country. You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination, nor can you overestimate the value of an inquisitive mind, a respect for the environment, and an urge to question why everything is as it is. These traits are all developed and nurtured when we're children and, without them, we would not be able to function as adults in the modern world.Research has shown that children are happiest and healthiest when they have the freedom to act like children. This may seem obvious, but it's often forgotten as parents push their children to study harder, practice longer, and essentially act like adults. It's important to remember that children are constantlylearning. Therefore, they are also learning as they're playing. Exploring nature fosters a respect for the environment that may lead children to become biologists or naturalists. Creating with paint and crayons instills a love of art that might help develop young artists or musicians. Playing make-believe stimulates the imagination in a way that writers, filmmakers, and actors find most useful. Building with blocks helps the mind understand how things are constructed and might lead to an interest in engineering.It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life. However, this should not be the sole purpose of play. Children should play because they're children. It's how they stay happy, healthy, and young. Why should we push them to be something they're not?41. Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?A. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have.B. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up.C. Children should be free to play the day away.D. It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.42. Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.B. It is important for children to play and act young.C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.43. "The grass is always greener on the other side" means _____.A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are inB. people always lack confidence in themselvesC. people prefer to live in a less barren landD. people always want their children to grow up fast44. This passage is best described as _____.A. a first-person memoirB. a dramatic dialogueC. a persuasive essayD. an entertaining story45. What does the writer mean by "You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination"?A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.D. The ability to think creatively is a natural part of childhood.Unit test 3Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.sakeproclaimrhythmanalogytheatricalfeaturedistortengagedwaryfrustrate1.become synonymous.Your answer Correct answerfeature feature2.characters.Your answer Correct answerengaged engaged3.Your answer Correct answersake sake4.Your answer Correct answeranalogy analogy5.Please don't —you made your decision and now you have to live with it.Your answer Correct answerdistort distort6.Settle down and stop being soYour answer Correct answertheatrical theatrical7.Your answer Correct answerproclaim proclaim8.It drives me crazy—make for the weekend.Your answer Correct answerfrustrate frustrate9.I love listening to Mexican music because theYour answer Correct answerrhythm rhythm10.I'm alwaysYour answer Correct answerwary warySection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. Next summer, the developers plan to _____ the old school into a museum.A. convertB. converseC. convertsD. converge12. Can you tell me what steps _____ a valid research proposal?A. constitutionB. constituteC. constituentD. consist13. The school received more money and _____ has been able to hire more teachers.A. consequenceB. consequentialC. consequentD. consequently14. Different cultures' varying conceptions of _____ are visible in the types of clothes they generallywear.A. jealousyB. modestyC. notorietyD. clarity15. Unfortunately, I didn't practice enough so I failed to _____ for the team.A. qualifyB. succeedC. thriveD. attempt16. Her job is to gather the data and then _____ the results to determine their significance.A. analysisB. analyzeC. analyticalD. analyst17. My _____ clouded my judgment and prevented me from acting rationally when I saw my girlfriendwith another man.A. modestyB. clarityC. jealousyD. notoriety18. Jim is in Thailand on vacation; he loves to travel to _____ places.A. eroticB. roboticC. exoticD. mitotic19. Love him or hate him, the President of the United States is one of the most _____ people in theworld.A. influentialB. domesticC. instinctiveD. intransigent20. In a change of pace from his recent international focus, the Prime Minister spoke last night about_____ issues.A. exoticB. rhythmicC. expressiveD. domesticSection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.Unfortunately, I can't think about anything right now since I'm engageddispute with my landlord.Your answer Correct answerin in22.into his art.Your answer Correct answerthat that23.My parents splitYour answer Correct answerup up24.I think my love of nature derivesYour answer Correct answerfrom from25.photo shoot.Your answer Correct answerdown down26.country.Your answer Correct answerin with27.Donna givesYour answer Correct answeroff off28.The homeless shelter sent out letters to make an appealYour answer Correct answerfor for29.Margaret is so shy that her eyes always shy awayYour answer Correct answerfrom from30.Your answer Correct answerso soPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Let me pose a(n) situation for you. Imagine that you are very rich and can do almost anything you want. Now imagine that you love art and want to support strugglingartists. You decide to a painting from a young artist whose work youadmire. What would you have him paint?Would you ask for an epic battle set in a(n) world of monsters andfairies or would you ask for a realistic, portrait of yourself? If you chosethe latter, you're in good company because that is what I did. I had seen so many beautiful portraits of famous people hanging in museums that I thought it was time to have my very own.It took me a long time to find a highly artist whose work would dojustice to my portrait. In thelot about how art is created. I must admit that, even though I've always admired artists, I never had a full appreciation for their creative talent. I certainly don't have that ability, so I'm incredibly impressedwhen someone knows how to create a work of such beauty.I was fairly nervous about seeing my finished portrait. The artist, likewise, was very nervousabout showing it to me. In the end, I must admit that he did a(n) job capturing my likeness. I'm not in love with the painting, but the artist should takein the fact that he did the best he could with his subject. I'm not a very attractive man, so it's almost impossible for my portrait to be beautiful and realistic.Your answer Correct answer(31) hypothetical hypothetical(32) commission commission(33) mythological mythological(34) expressive expressive(35) precisely precisely(36) qualified qualified(37) meantime meantime(38) instinctively instinctively(39) sufficient sufficient(40) consolation consolationPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.When it comes to the arts, many people automatically think of Europe and North America. This is understandable since so many famous artists come from these regions. Many art museums are filled with paintings and drawings from European and North American artists from the past few hundred years. All countries, however, have a unique artistic heritage, so it should come as no surprise that countries throughout Africa and Asia have their own artistic styles and histories.Completely landlocked within Southern Africa, the nation of Botswana is particularly susceptible to cultural trends and influences from surrounding countries, chiefly South Africa. However, there is a burgeoning arts scene native to Botswana, and the country also has a long history of distinct artistic traditions.The oldest evidence of art in the country was found in the Tsodilo Hills, located in northwestern Botswana, in the Kalahari Desert. Dating to 1,000—2,000 years ago, these rock paintings form the highest concentration of rock art in the world and are considered sacred by the San minority culture. Today, the San are known for continuing the ancient arts of decorating ostrich eggshells for jewelry and creating ostrich eggshell beads, which they consider to represent good luck and good fortune. Archaeologists believe this type of bead to be the oldest-known man-made bead; they have been recovered at East and Southern African archaeological digs and dated to 28,000—45,000 years ago.The National Museum and Art Gallery in Gaborone is the centrepiece of modern art in the country. It is widely regarded as one of the best art galleries in Southern Africa; it holds regular exhibitions highlightingthe work of local artists and also sponsors an annual celebration for local art and artists. The National Museum also acts as custodian for the cultural heritage and traditions of the country, the duties of which include preservation, education, and promotion. Twentieth and twenty-first century painters include Phillip Segola, Ann Gollifer, and Neo Matome.Spring in Gaborone, the capital city, sees the annual Maitisong Festival—the country's largest celebration of the performing arts. The festival includes free outdoor performances at city arenas as well as ticketed indoor events at Gaborone's theatres and arts venues. Performing arts organizations, such as the Mogwana Dance Troupe, are becoming more popular as more and more people embrace and wish to share their cultural heritage.Local handcrafts, supported in large part by the tourist trade, are generally of the utilitarian variety. Handwoven baskets, one of the specialties associated with Botswana, are of extremely high quality. Made almost exclusively in the Okavango region, they are woven with the leaves of the Mokolwane palm and utilize various roots and barks in order to give the baskets their unique colours and designs (typically associated with the nation's traditional lifestyle). Due to the abundance of cattle livestock, leatherwork has also developed as an important and widespread handcraft. Traditionally used to make clothing, blankets, and sleeping mats, leather is today more often used to make designer bags, belts, and accessories.41. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?A. European art is superior to all other art.B. African art is superior to all other art.C. Every country has a unique artistic tradition.D. Art is only a modern creation.42. Which paragraph discusses the early history of art in Botswana?A. Paragraph 3.B. Paragraph 4.C. Paragraph 5.D. Paragraph 6.43. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. All art in Botswana is thoroughly unique to that country.B. Art in Botswana has been influenced by neighbouring countries.C. Art in Botswana is a relatively recent invention.D. All art in Botswana consists of simple decorations.44. This passage is best described as _______.A. narrative fictionB. editorial non-fictionC. first-person historyD. personal memoir45. Which of the following would make the best title for the passage?A. Influential Art of the WorldB. A Critic's Opinion of Art in BotswanaC. Botswana MasterpiecesD. Art Without NotorietyUnit test 4Part I: Vocabulary and Structure。

新标准大学英语第三册网络自主学习及课后答案第一单元unit-test答案Unit testDone with this task. Your score: 82%Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.•impromptu•attendance•impressive•acceptance•ambitious•resistance•defy•productive•ingenious•skip•allot•elapsed•impose•continuous•adolescent•obstacle•permanently•chronologically•untimely•uncertainty1. L eave it to Carlos to think of a(n)solution to our most difficult problem!Your answer Correct answeringenious ingenious2.For me, the biggest to becoming an astronaut is my poor math skills.Your answer Correct answerobstacle obstacle3.I have no idea how much time sinceshe left—I fell asleep.Your answer Correct answerelapsed elapsed4. A fter college, I travelled through Europe,and the most thing I saw was theEiffel Tower in Paris.Your answer Correct answerimpressive impressive5.happened first?Your answer Correct answerchronologically Chronologically 6.Steve is one of the mostknow; he wants to own his own business by the time he's 25.Your answer Correct answerambitious ambitious7.Jack still acts like a(n) and thinkseverything is a game.Your answer Correct answeradolescent adolescent8. A newspaper reader can select what he isinterested in and what he thinks is boring.Your answer Correct answerskip skip9. A fter his plane landed, the prime ministergave a(n) speech about globalwarming.Your answer Correct answerimpromptu impromptu10. I told my parents I wanted to take a year offbefore going to college, and my suggestionsurprisingly met with little .Your answer Correct answerresistance resistance11.The world was shocked by the death of the young singer.Your answer Correct answeruntimely untimely12."How dare you a direct order?You're a soldier now!"Your answer Correct answerdefy defy13.She was disfigured by the fire, but it soon came to represent her determination to succeed in life.Your answer Correct answerpermanently permanently14.During the World Cup, in class was down because everyone stayed at home to watch television.Your answer Correct answerattendance attendance15. I had five exams last week—it was like onelong, nightmare.Your answer Correct answercontinuous continuous16.Normally, wemember, but this is a special case.Your answer Correct answercontinuous allot17. I can remember feeling very insecure when Iwas young; I was desperate for myclassmates'Your answer Correct answeruncertainty acceptance18. Her final year of school was marked byconsiderable as she tried to figureout what to do next.Your answer Correct answerattendance uncertainty19. I've tried working in the morning, but I findthat I'm most late at night.Your answer Correct answerproductive productive20. Ernie is a really decent guy; he would nevertry to his beliefs on someone else.Your answer Correct answerimpose imposeSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. We don't have the budget to do everything,so I'm afraid your plan will have to gothe back burner.Your answer Correct answeron on22. All I need is some peace and quiet, and I'llbe able to figure a solution.Your answer Correct answerout out23.Brace yourself some bad news, this doesn't look good.Your answer Correct answerfor for24.It's all down you! Don't let us down!Your answer Correct answerto to25. The new evidence creates a lot ofuncertainty who really reachedAmerica first.Your answer Correct answerabout about26. I'm only a law school student—I'm hardlyany position to help you with your legal problems.Your answer Correct answerin in27.In the back my mind, I have mydoubts about whether he's right for the job.Your answer Correct answerof of28.He is having a shotdinner.Your answer Correct answeron at29.Jessica had her life mapped sinceshe was a little girl: college, marriage,children, career.Your answer Correct answerout out30.Quick, cram the bagYour answer Correct answerin underPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.For ten years, I lived in the city and loved it. Everything was stable, and I didn't have many worries. Then, within one month, I got a(31)at work and my girlfriend and Idecided to get married. Suddenly, my life was in(32)with big changes ahead!The new position at work was wonderful. I wasno longer relegated to the (33)was starting to notice all of my hard work! After a(34)speech about my new responsibilities, my boss took me to my new private office. Fantastic! I didn't have to sit in the(35)of the office anymore, behind the copy machine. I loved my job already.My girlfriend also suggested that we move out of the city and buy a house in the suburbs. Wehad been city (36)for so long that it was a difficult decision for us to make. On top of that, Iwas worried about taking out a (37)forthe house. My new job paid better, but ourresources were still (38). Finding a down payment would be tough.In the end, we decided to go for it. There's no time like the present, right? With the new job, Icould honestly say that I had a (39)career, so it felt right to take the plunge and buy a house. After all these changes, we'd be ready to just relax and enjoy life. So, we took on ahoneymoon to the (40)California.Your answer Correct answer(31) p romotion promotion(32) t ransition transition(33) s idelines sidelines(34) l engthy lengthy(35) r ear rear(36) d wellers dwellers(37) f inite mortgage(38) c oastal finite(39) b udding budding(40) c oastal coastalPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.It would be a fairly accurate statement to say that, when I was in elementary school and high school, I was a painfully shy child. I usually kept to myself,had only a few friends, and rarely spoke in class. My parents were always very busy, so they neverpushed me to become more involved in activitiesand meet more people. I was perfectly happy by myself. I spent much of my time with my nose buried in a book. The only times that I ventured away from the comforts of my bedroom were when I exploredthe seemingly endless aisles of stockedbookshelves at my favourite bookstore.In retrospect, it was no surprise that I read with such an incredible appetite. Reading was my escape. My favourite books were adventure andtravel stories—stories that brought the readers toexotic, unexplored, or dangerous places. These were places I longed to go, and they were adventures I yearned to experience, but I knew it was all just a fantasy. I had a hard time working up the nerve to talk to a fellow classmate, I knew there was no way I could travel around the world and live out one of these adventures. Therefore, I read. I read every book I could find that promised adventure, excitement, or escape. By the time I graduated from high school, I had probably read more books than our school had in its library. It was quite an achievement, but no one knew about it except for me. I told no one because I had no one to tell. My only friend was Justin, and that relationship only existed because we had been next-door neighbours for fifteen years.Like most of my classmates, I applied to college and eventually worked up the courage to go. Itwasn't easy. I had lived at home with my parents my whole life, and I rarely ever thought about leaving. However, it had finally become inevitable; I couldn't stay with them forever. I attended a local college and moved out to live in a dormitory with a roommate. Itwould be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified.My roommate's name was Greg, and the first few weeks of school were very awkward. He kept trying to start conversations and be friendly. I was able to answer his questions, of course, but I found it difficult to keep the conversation going. I just wasn't used to it—I had no practice at this sort of thing. Then one day I returned from an afternoon class and found him reading a Jack London book. Suddenly, I found that I had a hundred questions to ask Greg. Did he like Jack London? Which was his favourite book? Did he read a lot? What other authors did he like? The list was endless.To my surprise, Greg was also in love with adventure and travel books. One of his dreams was to travel around the world and follow in the footsteps of some of history's greatest explorers. There must have been magic at work that day. It was as if my shyness suddenly disappeared. Greg and I talked for hours about our favourite books and dreams of travel. I also found it easier to talk to otherpeople at school and make friends since that day. I felt like the world opened up to me. So many things suddenly seemed possible. In fact, Greg and I are planning a great adventure for this summer! It may have taken me a while, but I finally found a way to break out of my shell and start enjoying life.41. W hich of the following is a rite of passage thathelped the writer to become less shy?A. Attending high school.B. Reading many books.C. Attending college.D. Planning a great adventure.42. I n which paragraph does the author comparehis desire to read to hunger?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.43. W hich of the following would make the besttitle for this passage?A. A Painfully Shy ChildB. My College LifeC. Travels with GregD. Breaking Out of My Shell44. "It would be an understatement to say that Iwas nervous. I was terrified." What does the writer mean by this statement?A. He wasn't nervous at all.B. He was mildly nervous.C. He was as nervous as usual.D. He was extraordinarily nervous.45. W hich of the following statements can youinfer from the passage?A. Jack London wrote exciting stories.B. Jack London wrote dull stories.C. Jack London wasn't a famous writer.D. Jack London was the writer'sfavourite writer.。

Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.1.Who can name the animals thatYour answer Correct answerinhabit inhabit2.It was veryYour answer Correct answerdecent decent3. A terrible snowstorm forced the mountain climbers to turn around when they were only a fewYour answer Correct answersummit summit4.Your answer Correct answermotive motive5.You should never use water to try toYour answer Correct answerextinguish extinguish6.When was the last time you saw someone perform a genuinelypersonal motivations?Your answer Correct answerselfless selfless7.his time in office.Your answer Correct answerdominate dominate8.Albert Einstein is often considered a(n)groundbreaking and original.Your answer Correct answergenius genius9.Can you imagine a(n)Your answer Correct answerscenario scenario10.I'm worried about my son; he wakes up every night with the sameYour answer Correct answernightmare nightmare11.The ability to compromise is one of the most importantYour answer Correct answerleadership leadership12.Firefighters and police officers showYour answer Correct answerbravery bravery13.The plane crash was a(n)Your answer Correct answertragedy tragedy14.Laughter is a(n)Your answer Correct answeruncommon uncommon15. The rock fell thirty steps on the mountain trail before hitting Jake on the head and knockinghimYour answer Correct answerunconscious unconscious16.In theYour answer Correct answeraftermath aftermath17.years.Your answer Correct answerlongtime longtime18.As part of her managerial responsibilities, Sheila has toYour answer Correct answeroversee oversee19.Your answer Correct answergratitude gratitude20.We all thought he was innocent until we heard the witness'sYour answer Correct answertestimony testimonySection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.Your answer Correct answerwith with22.I don't believe him; did you pickYour answer Correct answerup up23.Why is itYour answer Correct answerthat that24.The truck cameYour answer Correct answerout out25.Your answer Correct answerthough though26.His disappointing performance really letYour answer Correct answerdown down27.Firefighters are usually the first people on the sceneYour answer Correct answerof of28.Your answer Correct answerout out29.Your answer Correct answerover over30.fine.Your answer Correct answerthrough throughPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Natural disasters such as earthquakes can cause amounts ofdamage. They cause people to lose their homes, their possessions, or even their lives. In a word, theycan be downrightunbelievable and courage. Earthquakes and hurricanes may cause theworst things to happen, but they also bring out the best in people.In 2005, one of the worst hurricanes in recent memory formed over the Gulf of Mexico and movedover the southeastern United States. Known as Hurricane Katrina, it was devastating for many majorcities, especially New Orleans, and the people who lived there. While some people managed to (34)and find safety outside of the city, many did not. Unfortunately, they were leftwhen the floods filled the streets and drowned their houses.It is hard to use too many words to describe Katrina. It was one of theworst storms in history. It caused the deaths of more than a thousand people. It displaced tens ofthousands more. Still, there was an enormous of people who wanted tohelp. These people certainly deserve our and respect.In the days following the storm, details of what happened were all over the news. There werehundreds of from all over the world in New Orleans to cover the story.Between the journalists telling this story to the world and the thousands of ordinary people who wanted to help those affected by the storm, the lives of New Orleans's residents were made a little more (40)Your answer Correct answer(31) massive massive(32) tragic tragic(33) bravery bravery(34) evacuate evacuate(35) homeless homeless(36) superlative superlative(37) turnout turnout(38) admiration admiration(39) correspondents correspondents(40) humane humanePart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Have you ever thought about travelling abroad? Do you yearn to see what the world has to offer? Areyou tired of simply hearing about other cultures and want to finally experience some of them? Why simplytravel the world, though, when you can actively make a difference?Too many people visit countries to see the famous landmarks, taste the local food, and experience life away from their familiar hometowns. However, you can also give something back to the communities inwhich you travel. Volunteer vacations are becoming increasingly popular, and many people are discoveringthat they have much more rewarding and satisfying travel experiences when they volunteer their time and energy to worthwhile causes.Many volunteer vacations are easy to organize and simple to execute. Others are more complicated. There are opportunities for every budget, schedule, and amount of effort you're willing to dedicate. It's really up to you. You can teach a language in Africa. You can help build a school in Southeast Asia or a home for a low-income family close to your home. You can help national park employees conserve endangered plants and animals. You can go hiking and help preserve and maintain trail systems. You can volunteer at an orphanage and help keep children safe. The options are limitless and literally encompass anything you can possibly imagine.We often hear about the heroic deeds that some people do to help others when they are most in need, but why wait until a major disaster to give back? Volunteering your time, skills, knowledge, and energy to meaningful projects in the areas of education, health, sanitation, and construction is just as valuable.Ironically, many countries that are popular vacation destinations are also most in need of aid and assistance. Prominent world citizens such as Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan repeatedly extol the virtues of volunteerism and claim that true heroes are those people who give what they can with no expectation of anything in return.Next time you plan a vacation, won't you consider a volunteer vacation? You might make all the difference in the world.41. Where is a likely place that this passage might appear?A. On a marketing brochure for a volunteer vacation organizer.B. In a newspaper editorial about the need for emergency volunteers.C. On a travel brochure for a popular vacation destination.D. In a magazine article about volunteerism among prominent world citizens.42. Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?A. The Benefits of International TravelB. Heroic Deeds of Bill Clinton and Kofi AnnanC. Volunteer Vacations: Great Opportunities for Meaningful WorkD. Volunteers: The True Heroes of the Planet43. Which paragraph presents several possible scenarios for volunteer work?A. Paragraph 2.B. Paragraph 3.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.44. The type of writing in this passage would best be described as _____.A. educationalB. entertainingC. scientificD. persuasive45. Which of the following sentences is the writer's critical message?A. Volunteer vacations are becoming increasingly popular.B. Many volunteer vacations are easy to organize and simple to execute.C. True heroes are those people who give what they can with no expectation of anything in return.D. You might make all the difference in the world.。

外研社新标准大学英语三级网上考试答案U8PART1 BDCDB CCCADPART2 DABBDDPART3 DCA BBC CBC DBC ADCBrazil's Famous Carnival HolidayRenataPauperio from BrazilCarnival is the most famous holiday in Brazil. It is not about a big moment in history or about a famous person, but it is important for the people because it's a time of camaraderie, freedom, and almost a whole week without work.People can choose between parties or rest, and most people choose parties, day after day, night after night.It starts forty days before Easter. It's based on the Christian calendar, but it isn't approved by the Church very well.It lasts four days and four nights. It starts on Saturday and finishes on a Thursday. People put on their costumes and go out into the streets or to clubs.There are also the Samba schools which make a parade showing their music, fantasies, and allegorical cars. They are followed by the people. Every year the parade tell a different story. Each city has one or more schools like this.Carnival is celebrated in the south where by Wednesday everything comes back to normalThe problem is that it is not approved by the church in the Northwest where carnival is more traditional.There people don't respect its end and keep going to party until the next SundayI like Carnival, but I don't agree that the party should keep going on. And, like at every other popular party, people drive,dance and have fun. Unfortunately, some people aren't conscientious and give it a bad name, leaving a bad impression of this holiday,but it is the only national holiday that moves all the country and its different kinds of people and cultures together Return to: Holidays and Celebrations of the World || Home PageNew Year TraditionsIrish (Celtic) New YearThe Irish New Year festival is known as Samhain which meant summer ends and was celebrated on 31 October. The festival has survived as Halloween.It was at this time they hold their General Assembly. This was held in the out in the air parliament where the laws were renewed and accounts of events, details of births, deaths and marriages, were recorded.This day was considered of great danger for it was when the spirits of the dead returned to earth. It was believed the spirits could do harm unless precautions were taken. The Celtic priests go into the woods on New Year's Eve to gather bunches of mistletoe which they handed out topeople to protect them from any harm. Also bonfires were lit to drive away evil forces. They also believed that it was safer to stay indoors as fairies were abroad on New Year's Eve.In Ireland the girls would go to bed with sprigs of mistletoe, or holly and ivy leaves under their pillows so they would go to bed dreaming of their future husbands. They might also chant: "Oh, ivy green and holly red,Tell me, tell me whom I shall wed!"In western Ireland the direction of the wind blowing at NewYear would indicate the trend of politics in the coming year If it blew from the west it would flourish, if from the east the English would have upper hand.Also if they ate a very large New Year's Eve dinner they would have plenty of food for the coming yearOne custom that was practiced on New Year's Eve was to take a large loaf of Christmas bread or cake outside the house and hammer it against the closed doors and windows,this was done so as to drive out any misfortune and let happiness inThe Druids gave a gift of twigs from the mistletoe, as this was a plant that was sacred to them as a magic source of fertility. It would bestow on the recipient a fruitful year in the number of children, as well as the amount of cattle and the amount of crop.。

新标准大学英语综合教程3unit-test答案unit2UNIT2Done with this task. Your score: 89% 271Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Choose the best way tocomplete the sentences.1. When was the last time you were in _______with your childhood friends?A. contextB. contactC. controlD. content2. Like a boat at sea, his mind started to _______when he wasn't interested.A. floatB. soarC. sinkD. drift3. Mrs Jones didn't trust Jack, so she was very_______ to let him cut her grass.A. reluctantB. reluctantlyC. enthusiasticD. enthusiastically4. My house seems to be in a _______ state ofdisrepair—something is always broken!A. perpetuallyB. perpetualC. perpetuityD. perpetuate5. The problem needs to be looked at from ahistorical _______ .A. prospectiveB. directiveC. perspectiveD. executive6. Dr. Carter has written _______ about the brainand its influence on our emotions.A. extensivelyB. intensivelyC. extensiveD. intensive7. The accident of last week _______ a review ofschool safety policy.A. promptedB. promptC. promptingD. prompts8. I am easily _______ by ice cream, so it'sprobably the best if I don't look at the dessert menu.A. temptB. temptsC. temptingD. tempted9. Wouldn't it be _______ if we didn't need toworry about money?A. predictableB. marvellousC. astonishingD. depressing10. R esearchers claim that there is a _______ linkbetween caffeine and headaches.A. definiteB. definitelyC. definitionD. defined11. I t's incredible to see how newborn babies arecompletely _______ on other people foreverything.A. dependingB. dependenceC. dependentD. dependents12. T he criminal devised an _______ plan toescape from prison.A. intrinsicB. intricateC. intrepidD. intrusive13. T he court brought a _______ against theescaped prisoner.A. persecutionB. persecuteC. prosecutionD. prosecute14. T hank you for the offer to stay for dinner, butwe don't want to _______.A. poseB. composeC. proposeD. impose15. P edro's friends organized a friendly _______to help him deal with his alcohol abuse.A. contraventionB. inventionC. interventionD. prevention16. I t's impossible to not be impressed by the TajMahal and _______ at its beauty.A. respectB. flauntC. marvelD. admire17. W e should hire an _______ reviewer who isn'tbiased one way or the other.A. internalB. outdoorC. indoorD. external18. I'm so excited for the new movie that waitingall year for it has been like _______.A. torturesB. torturingC. tortuousD. torture19. D ylan likes to write _______ during his freetime on the weekend.A. poetryB. poetC. poeticD. poem20. T he waterfall provided a _______ source ofsoothing background noise.A. continualB. continueC. continuingD. continuitySection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Last weekend, I fell down and broke my toe.Your answer Correct answerdown over22. Phil will come into his own once his bossrecognizes how valuable he is.Your answer Correct answerinto into23. Kevin has been riding a motorcycle from avery young age.Your answer Correct answerfrom from24. Among the group members, there was astrong desire for an afternoon ofshopping.Your answer Correct answerfor for25. I usually drift off to sleep while watchingtelevision.Your answer Correct answeroff off26. The teacher told me off for talking in classagain today.Your answer Correct answeroff off27. Do you believe inYour answer Correct answerin in28. Julie received an award in appreciationof her service to the community.Your answer Correct answerof of29. Don't try to reason with a child—you won'tget very far.Your answer Correct answerwith with30. Once again, Greg was left out of thedecision.Your answer Correct answerout outPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on thefollowing passage.When I was a child, my best friend Joseph and I would play a game called "Super Secret Spy." Sometimes I would play the spy and Joseph would play the (31)villain, and sometimes we would reverse the roles. Make-believe games like this were my favourite, and I remember that many summer days were (32)largely spent outside, playing Super Secret Spy.Every time we played, the story had to be different. We played so much that, needless to say, some of the stories got quite (33)bizarre. Eventually, Super Secret Spy was like a sciencefiction movie; the stories took place on other planets and one of us was an alien. Sometimes, we would wear old Halloween masks so the (34)resemblance to an alien was remarkable!I remember one day in particular. Joseph was the alien and he captured me on a (35)barren, empty planet (my backyard). He threw me in "alien prison" (behind a big tree) and(36)giggled with mischievous delight. At first, I felt all alone and (37)helpless. Then I pulled myself together and remembered that I was the Super Secret Spy!I thought of my escape plan. When Alien Joseph came to check on me in the alien prison, I (38)whirled around quickly and grabbed his alien laser gun. In a (39)blaze of laser fire, I ran past my captor and escaped the alien prison! I was free! Super Secret Spy had won again!Just then, Joseph and I both realized that it was late afternoon, the sun was setting, and (40)twilight was upon us. We were bothhungry, so we were incredibly happy when mymother called us inside for dinner. Even SuperSecret Spies and aliens need to eat!Your answer Correct answer(31) v illain villain(32) l argely largely(33) b izarre bizarre(34) r esemblance resemblance(35) b arren barren(36) g iggled giggled(37) h elpless helpless(38) w hirled whirled(39) b laze blaze(40) t wilight twilightPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on thefollowing passage.When we're young, we can't wait to grow up and get on with life. When we're adults, we long for thecarefree days of our youth when we could play all day without worry. This is one of the greatest ironies of life. Indeed, "the grass is always greener on the other side." It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have. It's our nature.That's why it's good practice to instill in our children a healthy respect for childhood. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up. We always ask them, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" We repeatedly tell them, "You cando/have that when you're older." We continually encourage them, "When you grow up, the world will be yours and you can make your dreams come true." It's no wonder, then, that children seem to be in such a rush to grow up, get older, and demand everything that we tell them is coming to them.Children should be free to play the day away. We should encourage them to use their imagination, create entire worlds in a cardboard box, and explore their backyard as if they were exploring an undiscovered country. You cannot put a price on anactive and fertile imagination, nor can you overestimate the value of an inquisitive mind, a respect for the environment, and an urge to question why everything is as it is. These traits are all developed and nurtured when we're children and, without them, we would not be able to function as adults in the modern world.Research has shown that children are happiest and healthiest when they have the freedom to act like children. This may seem obvious, but it's often forgotten as parents push their children to study harder, practice longer, and essentially act like adults. It's important to remember that children are constantly learning. Therefore, they are also learning as they're playing. Exploring nature fosters a respect for the environment that may lead children to become biologists or naturalists. Creating with paint and crayons instills a love of art that might help develop young artists or musicians. Playing make-believe stimulates the imagination in a way that writers, filmmakers, and actors find most useful.Building with blocks helps the mind understand how things are constructed and might lead to an interestin engineering.It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life. However, this should not be thesole purpose of play. Children should play because they're children. It's how they stay happy, healthy, and young. Why should we push them to be something they're not?41. W hich of the following sentences is the mainidea of this passage?A. It is a harsh truth that humans alwaysB. Too many adults seem to be in aC. Children should be free to play theday away.D. It's true that play helps develop skillsthat will be used later in life.42. W hich of the following would the writer of thispassage likely NOT agree with?A. Adults should understand thatchildren learn while they play.B. It is important for children to play andact young.C. Many games help children appreciatepotential careers.D. Children should concentrate on theirschoolwork above everything else.43. "The grass is always greener on the otherside" means _____.A. other situations always seem betterthan the ones we are inB. people always lack confidence inthemselvesC. people prefer to live in a less barrenlandD. people always want their children togrow up fast44. T his passage is best described as _____.A. a first-person memoirB. a dramatic dialogueC. a persuasive essayD. an entertaining story45. W hat does the writer mean by "You cannot put a price on an active and fertileimagination"?A. The ability to think creatively isworthless.B. The ability to think creatively isinvaluable.C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.D. The ability to think creatively is anatural part of childhood.。