渤海石油职业学院2007—2008学年度第二学期期末考试试卷(A)课程名称：公共英语适用班级：07级高招（东院）班级：姓名：学号：分数：PartI Vocabulary and StructureSection A (1*15)Directions:complete each of the following statements with the appropriate answer from all the words given.enroll illustrate hook know-how shift appreciate sight encourage crisis mention anticipate diet investigate special attach1.The computer looks nothing_____ but its computational feats are extraordinary.2.We are told that the case is under _____.3.Aperson with liver troubles should take low-fat_____.4.When we send an email to someone,we often include an _____which may be a text ,or a picture or a video clip.5.Her eyes were badly hurt in the fall and they became_____.6.You can’t fully_____foreign literature in translation.7.The teacher ‘s words were a great _____to him.8.In time of _____it’s really good to have a friend to turn to.9.“Thank you very much for helping me!”“Don’t _____it.10.In _____of bad weather they took plenty of warm closes.11.Don’t _____the responsibility onto others.You should do it yourself.12.The mastery of negotiation _____makes it possible for him to become successful businessman.13.The class has an _____of 33students.14.The scientist cited vivid instances in _____of his theory.15.I_____a 20-pound salmon last week.Section B. (1*15) Directions: Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbs.1.The wet weather extended _____September.2.The international corporation paid 50000yuan_____the firm.3 Oliver dashed _____the room, grabbed her bag, and ran out again.4. I cannot concentrate_____ my studies with all that noise going on.5.We had no difficulty _____finding the hotel.6. The company had to lay _____25employees because of production slow down.7.In the dark I bumped _____a chair by the window.8. My younger brother always dreams to become a scientist when he grows_____.9. My grandmother lived _____for many years after my grandfather died.10. People cannot live _____ air.11.The police have not looked _____the case yet.12.Will you please turn _____your stereo a little, it’s too loud and I can concentrate on my writing.13.A person description is painting a picture of a person _____words.14.The school band enjoys a good reputation _____students.15.American civil war broke _____on April 12,1861.Section C.(1*15)Spell out the words with the help of the given definition and the first letters.1.single;separate. i_____2. made by human; lacking true. a_____3. hurt; damage i_____4.think about c_____5.do some study in order to discover new fact r_____.6.misrepresent d_____7.power of learning ;understanding and reasoning i_____.8.most important e_____.9.focus attention intensively on sth, not thinking about other things c_____.10.interest or subjects to which one gives particular attention or in which he majorss_____.11.obtain or achieve sth you want or need g_____.12. Careful, thorough,and exact r_____.13.give a name to n_____.14.supply p_____.15.first or eariest. o_____.PartII Reading ComprehensionDirections: this part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task1 (2*5)Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1Through5.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.We have heard it repeatedly; most people do not get enough exercise. Yet when we look at our dogs, we can say we do not give them enough exercise either.Do dogs enjoy exercise? Of course they do. Just ask people who have asked their dog if he wants to go for a walk. What has happened from then on whenever they have said the word walk? Dogs usually get so excited about going for walks.The biggest issue about an exercise program for our dogs is getting them started. never begin taking your under-exercise dog for extremely(极度的)long walks all of a sudden .Dogs, just like people, need to warm up before they start to exercise and they should start a program slowly.Walking is great exercise for you and your dog alike .what is important is that the walking becomes a routine and is done on a regular basis(经常的).Regular means twice a day or more if it is all right with you .If you are tired of walking and your dog still wants to continue, then playing a game with your dog or letting your dog go after a toy can finish the program for the day.The reduce any possible health risk; consider the following dos and don’ts for exercising your dog:Do warm your dog up with a gentle walk before starting any exercise.Do have water available (可得到的),but do not let him drink too much directly (马上) after a long walk .Do make the exercise a routine event.Don’t overdo it.Don’t feed your dog immediately before or after exercise.Don’t exercise your dog outside on the hottest part of a summer day or in very cold winter weather.1. According to the passage, how do we know dogs enjoy exercise?A)Dogs, unlike people, don’t feel tired after vigorous exercise.B)Dogs exercise outdoors in the heat of summer and cold of winter.C)Dogs get excited when we exercise them by taking them on a walk, for example.D)Dogs, those under-exercised included, can walk for extremely long hours.2. The biggest issue about an exercise program for our dogs is _________.A)Warming them upB)Chaining them upC)Dressing them upD)Feeding them up3. According to the writer, what is important about walking?A)It should be stopped once you feel tired.B)It should be started suddenly.C)It should be ended with a game or play.D)It should be done twice a day or more if possible.4. What should you do if you are tired of walking but your dog wants to continue?A)Walk it till it gets tiredB)Play a game with him instead.C)Let him walk alone.D)Go home immediately5. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A)Dogs have better strength and endurance than humans.B)Dogs are energetic, so we can never over-exercise them.C)Dogs need more exercise than they get, but people don’t.D)Dogs should not be fed shortly before or after exercise.Task2 (2*5)Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1Through5.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.Some people were eating and drinking in a coffee house. A young woman was sitting alone. She was wearing a beautiful diamond necklace. There was an ugly man at a table not far from her. He was looking at her necklace all the time.Suddenly the lights went out. The coffee house was in darkness. The woman started to shout. She was very frightened. A few minutes later the lights came on again, the woman was crying. Her necklace was missing.The manager quickly closed all the doors. He telephoned the police. No one could get off the coffee house. The policemen soon came. The police inspector told his men to search everyone. The necklace was not on anyone. They then searched the whole coffee house. The necklace couldn’t be found.The police inspector then looked at the faces of all the people in the coffee house. He saw the ugly man and looked at the man carefully. He went up to the man and picked up the bowl of soup that was on his table. He then poured the soup into the glasses. The necklace fell out. The policemen caught hold of the man and took him away. The young woman was happy to get back her necklace.1. A young woman lost her necklace in_______.A.a hospitalB. a shopC. a coffee houseD. a restaurant2. The necklace was made of _______.A. diamondB. goldC. glassD. stone3. The manager closed all the doors and ______.A.searched everyone in the coffee houseB. searched the whole coffee houseC. telephoned the policeD. looked at all the people in the coffee house4 The police inspector found the necklace in ______.A. a cup of coffeeB. a bowl of riceC. a glass of milkD. a bowl of soup5 The ugly man was caught and taken away by ______.A. the inspectorB. the policemenC. the managerD. the customsTask 3 (1.25*8)Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1through5.and then tell whether the following statements are true or false.Hospitals provide a broad range of medical services to sick, injured, or pregnant patients. Hospitals employ medical, nursing, and support staff to provide inpatient care to people who require close medical monitoring and outpatient care to people who need treatment but not constant medical attention. Hospitals provide diagnosis and medical treatment of physical and mental health problems, surgery, rehabilitation, health education programs, and nursing and physician training. Many hospitals also serve as centers for research and medical technology.Hospital are classified by the services they provide (general or specialized), the length of stay they offer patients (short stay or long-term care), and by their ownership (not-for-profit, proprietary, or government owned).General hospitals, regardless of their size, provide patients with a wide range of services, including emergency treatment, surgery, and medical and nursing care.Specialized hospitals, in contrast, may concentrate on a particular group of patients, such as children, or a disease, such as cancer. Some specialized hospitals combine treatment and research.Some general and specialized hospitals also function as tertiary care centers treating the most difficult and complex cases or the most seriously ill patient. These may include patients who need heart, lung or liver transplants.( ) 1.hospital only serves the sick people.( ) 2.the word pregnant means crazy.( ) 3.hospitals treats not only physical problems but also mental problems. ( ) 4.some hospitals are also centers for research and medical technology. ( ) 5.general and specialized hospitals are classified by the length of stay they offer patients.( ) 6.specialized hospitals concentrate on cancers.( ) 7.specialized hospitals provide treatment and also do research.( ) 8.some people with serious illness may need heart, lung or liver transplants. Task4 (1*5)Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1through5. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.The Beatles, British rock music group, greatly influenced the culture and music of the 1960s and beyond. From 1964through 1969, the Beatles achieved unprecedented (史无前例)popularity with 30songs reaching the billboard magazine top-ten popular music charts.The band began to take shape in Liverpool, England, in 1957, when john Lennon invited Paul McCartney to join his band the quarry men. Within a year George Harrison had added to the group. in 1960 the band took the name the Beatles, and ringo star signed on as the drummer in 1962 .the Beatles stayed together until 1970,creating a sophisticated and varied sound that fans continue to enjoy. Influenced by American rock-and-roll artists of the late 1950s, the Beatles styled their songs in the sophisticated manner. Their early songs, such as I want to hold your hand and a hard day’s night followed the simple and fresh style.In 1970 the Beatles split up and each member pursued another musical career, either as a solo artist or as bandleader. Despite individual successes, member were often reunited until john Lennon’s murder in 1980.The Beatle won the Grammy trustees award in 1972 and the group was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1988.the album, which included the previously unrecorded song free as a bird, became one of the fastest-selling albums in the history of popular music.Questions:1.Which of the following events happened first?A.the band took the name the Beatles.B.Ringo Starr signed on as the drummer.C.The Beatles split up .D.John Lennon was murdered.2.Which of the following was not the achievement the Beatles made?A.winning the grammy trustees award.B.Being inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.C.Influencing the American rock-and –roll artists of the late 1950s.D.30songs reaching the billboard magazine top-ten popular music charts3.What was characteristic of the style of their early songs ?A.Simple and fresh .B.hard to understand .C.fast .D.easy to follow.4.When did the Beatles split up ?A.in 1970.B.In 1972.C.In 1980.D.In 1988.5.From which year did the Beatles stop reuniting?A.from 1969.B.From 1957.C.From 1988.D.From 1980.Task 5.(2*5)Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1through5. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.An e-book , also as an electronic（电子的）book, is an electronic version（版本）of a print book that you can download（下载）and read. What you need in order to read an e-book is an E-book Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have the proper Reader before you download your e-book from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into proper size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your choice of viewing. E-books are a fun alternative to regular books. You can download them to any computer, including your portable（便携式）computer so you can take them with you when you travel, and create your own library of hundreds of titles. Best of all, when you order an e-book, there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges. The amount of time it takes to download your e-book depends on the speed of your connection and size of your e-book.41.From this passage, we know that an e-book__________A.can be read by any reader who has a computerB.should be read with the help of a special kind of softwareC.is a print form of a book often found in librariesD.can be downloaded by turning on the computer42.The e-book Reader is used for________A.turning a print book into an electronic versionB.developing an e-book in a portable computerC.downloading an e-book from the InternetD.finding fun alternatives to an e-book43.From this passage, we can learn that_______A.reading an e-book involves a lot of troubleB.the ordered e-books have to be shipped to youC.you can order an e-book from the E-book ReaderD.travelers can create an e-book on a portable computer44. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.An e-book can be obtained through the InternetB.The size of the words in an e-book cannot be changedC.An e-book is ordered in the same way as a print bookD.One has to pay some money to get an E-book Reader45.Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A.Choices of E-booksB.Advantages of E-booksC.Introduction to E-booksD.Importance of E-booksPart V Writing （10）Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.You are required to write a letter according to theinstructions given in Chinese. You should write no less than60 English words on the Answer Sheet.根据以下内容写一封求职推荐信。
