新标准大学英语综合教程2第七单元unit test
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I. BII. TTTFFIV.1.Being unsuccessful in one’s life and career and financiallydisadvantaged is regarded as shameful or even sinful because in this world people tend to think that only those who are successful now can be saved from evil in the future.2.It is important to see the fact that although they differ in their classstatus and educational background, human beings are essentially the same. First of all they are, biologically speaking, constructed in the same way, and then they all share the feelings of fear and joy, and also the common experience of suffering and achieving. This commonality has bound them together. All of them will regard wars, diseases, and disasters both private and public as unfortunate big events in their life time.V ocabularyI.1.inner nature; indispensable quality; the most important part2.sins leading to damnation3.making you think or act wrongly4.tasks traditionally required of students5.far from enoughV. 1. synonym: balanced, compensated2. antonym: unconventional3. antonym: abundant, plentiful4. synonym: evaluated, assessed5. synonym: average6. synonym: essentially, basically7. antonym: lightly, frivolously8. antonym: temporarilyVI.1.另见PPTTranslationI.1.不管我们的标准是什么,这个标准现在提高了,结果使你对自己没能得到更高的分数而感到失望。
1. My parents always taught me to _____ in the face of adversity.A. perseveranceB. severeC. severanceD. persevere2. Could you please _____ the plant so it's not in front of the television?A. punctuateB. actuateC. situateD. fluctuate3. The Prime Minister's speech will be remembered as one of the most _____ speeches ever given.A. historicB. historyC. historicalD. historian4. Shelley had the _____ of being ahead of her time; she should've been born fifty years fromnow.A. fortuneB. misfortuneC. fortunateD. misfortunate5. Mark can run a five-kilometre race pretty fast, but do you think he could _____ that speedfor an entire marathon?A. extendB. protectC. sustainD. prolong6. If you _____ David from the equation, do you still think his team could win the championship?A. detractB. distractC. protractD. subtract7. She was, _____, one of the smartest students I've ever taught.A. incidentB. incidenceC. incidentalD. incidentally8. Do you think it's just a _____ that the car breaks down every time Sheila drives it?A. coincidenceB. coincidentC. coincidentalD. coincidentally9. My mother has _____ memory — she only remembers what she wants to remember.A. defectiveB. correctiveC. selectiveD. elective10. It's hard to believe how _____ people are until you see the helplessness of a newborn baby.A. unluckyB. vulnerableC. insignificantD. functional11. In order to make cookies, you need to _____ together a lot of ingredients.A. mergeB. blendC. mingleD. unite12. His first novel was a failure, but his four _____ books were instant bestsellers.A. successiveB. precedingC. simultaneousD. subsequent13. I've never felt so _____ as when I saw the Himalayas and looked up at Mount Qomolangma.A. insignificantB. vulnerableC. fortunateD. amazing14. Dr Carter was _____ a genius since no one else could replicate his work.A. evidentlyB. evidentC. evidenceD. evidential15. Would you please turn off your cell phones for the _____ of the flight?A. sessionB. preservationC. durationD. termination16. My daughter has been sick and kept me awake for three _____ nights.A. consecutiveB. subsequentC. succeedingD. adjacent17. William takes pride in his ability to _____ his parents' plans when he doesn't agree withthem.A. frustratingB. frustrationC. frustrateD. frustrated18. Call the doctor! Nancy is _____, and I don't know what to do!A. non-responseB. non-responsibleC. non-respondingD. non-responsive19. There is a high _____ that we will get five inches of snow tonight.A. probabilityB. chanceC. oddsD. possibility20. Robots are now a reality, but they still aren't very _____ to be useful.A. functionB. functionalC. functioningD. functionarySection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.you to get stuck out in a storm.Your answer Correct answerwhile22.had paid attention in class, I wouldn't have failed the exam.Your answer Correct answeronly23.Your answer Correct answerwith24.Every time we talk about hiring a new employee, money alwaysthe conversation.Your answer Correct answerup25.Your answer Correct answerwhereas / while26.I realize that I'm a new manager who needs to gain theemployees.Your answer Correct answerof27.Your answer Correct answeron28.If you really want to turn you just need to mention politics.Your answer Correct answeroff29.Your answer Correct answerinYour answer Correct answerWhenPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.The scientific method is the common approach to problem solving that nearly all scientists use, and it is also the method taught to all students in science class. Scientists use it to answer difficult questions and discover new things, while students use it for the same reasonsand to build their ownIt is a way to observe the world, ask questions, and do experiments. It is very usefulacross aso on. These scientists must process in their research if they want to prove their findings as facts.First, you must ask a question. What do you want to know? What hasn't been studied andcould benefit from more scientificsome background research and construct a hypothesis. Does yourquestiondon't want to perform work that is research that has already been tested.Once you have your hypothesis, you should test your idea through experimentation. Thisis the stage where you want to confirm ormay but don't worry; all the best scientists made mistakes. Just learn from them and construct better experiments. Also, don't just do one experiment. You'll needto repeat several different experiments to see if you canIf you can, then you know that this result will always occur.Finally, you're ready to draw a conclusion based on your research and communicate yourresults to others. With the scientific method, there isyou can't answer!Your answer Correct answer(31) confidence(32) spectrum(33) embed(34) scrutiny(35) overlap(36) redundant(37) disprove(38) stumble(39) duplicate(40) literallyPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.In 1987, the US Department of Energy, a government agency, issued a report that introduced abold scientific initiative and declared, "The ultimate goal of this initiative is to understand the human genome" and "knowledge of the human as necessary to the continuing progress of medicine and other health sciences as knowledge of human anatomy has been for the present state of medicine."The Human Genome Project officially got underway in 1990, and the United States was soon joined by several other countries (including the United Kingdom, China, France, and Japan) in this endeavor.In 2003, after 13 years of work and research, the Human Genome Project was finally completed.The project began as an effort to discover and categorize all 20,000-25,000 human genes and make them accessible for further biological study. The project also set out to determine the complete sequence of 3 billion DNA subunits. The ultimate objective was to understand the genetic makeup ofthe human species. This information would prove vital in not only understanding ourselves, but it would also help doctors and scientists better understand the diseases, mutations, and illnesses that affect people.In addition to identifying all human genes and determining a complete DNA sequence, another project goal was the storage of all information in massive databases. Today, the complete sequenceof human DNA has been made available to the general public on the Internet. It is important to note, however, that everyone has a unique gene sequence. Therefore, the Human Genome Project data doesnot represent the exact sequence of each and every person's genome. Rather, it is the combined genomeof a small number of anonymous donors.Interpretation of this massive amount of data is still in its infancy. Most researchers expectthat analysis of this data will result in remarkable and unexpected developments in various medicaland scientific fields. The benefits of this continued study cannot be overestimated. The Human Genome Project was one of the single largest scientific accomplishments in history, and analysis of the project's results will likely contribute to its significance.41. According to the passage, what happened in 1990?A. The U S government first conceived of the Human Genome Project.B. The Human Genome Project began.C. The Human Genome Project was completed.D. Interpretation of the Human Genome Project began.42. The Human Genome Project sought to _____ genetic information and make it available to everyone.A. conserveB. preserveC. frustrateD. subtract43. Which paragraph details the continuing importance of the research results?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.44. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _______.A. The Human Genome Project data details the genetic sequence of a limited number ofpeople.B. The Human Genome Project data details the genetic sequence of all people.C. The Human Genome Project lasted for 13 years.D. Interpretation of Human Genome Project data is ongoing.45. With which of the following statements would the author of this passage probably agree?A. The Human Genome Project is the most significant scientific advance in history.B. The effects of the Human Genome Project will be limited.C. The United States singlehandedly completed the Human Genome Project.D. The Human Genome Project involved an insignificant amount of research.。
大学英语二综合教程第七单元大学体验英语二(综合教程)Unit 7 Family TiesListen and TalkLead inA family begins with two people. Love deepens and grows between a couple and soon a wedding1)____, the beginnings of a family. Children are born, growing and 2)___with every passing year. When grown up, they, too, fall in love and marry. The 3)___of creating a family begins again, adding generations to the family.A day in the life of a family is 4)___work and school, errands and chores. At the end of a busy day we can find children 5)____sharing the events of their day with Mom and Dad. It is a time 6)__- working together and playing together. Reading to the children, 7)____songs, doing homework together, and playing games are some 8)____that take place during family time. A television 9) ___may be what each family member needs to 10)____and enjoy some quiet time together. Strong family relationships are developed by spending quality time together.Key: 1. takes place 2. maturing 3. process 4. excitedly 5. filled with6.for7. singing8. activities9. show 10 relaxPassage A: Things I Learned From Dad2.Answer the following questions with the information from the passage.1.What kind of disease did Lobo’s mother suffer from? Did she survive it?She suffered from breast cancer, but she survived it.2.How did Lobo feel at home?She felt loved and secure.3.Was Branson’s father a successful lawyer? Explain.No, he wasn’t. The word "struggling" implies "working hard to survive".4.What did Branson’s father teach him about human relationships?The way you treat others is the way you will be treated.5.What has your father taught you?Answer: Open.3. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information you obtain from the passage.1. Anyone who reads the stories about the three fathers will agree that ________.A) fathers play an important role in the lives of their childrenB) fathers like to design their children's future for themC) fathers are much tougher than mothers to their childrenD) fathers are usually the breadwinners in a family2. By describing her father as "a pillar of strength", Lobo tells us that ________.A) her father is very important to the whole familyB) her father loves her mother very muchC) her father is very tall and strongD) her father is very supportive of her3. What does Branson's father mean by saying "If you pour water on flowers, they flourish"?A) Flowers depend on water to blossom.B) One gets fresh flowers if he waters them.C) Praising a child helps to bring out the best in him.D) Criticizing a child helps him to make progress.4. From the passage, we can conclude that ________.A) Branson's father has been a successful lawyerB) Branson's father encouraged him to quit schoolC) Branson's father was confident of his successD) Branson's father has been understanding and supportive5. Lewis tells us that ________.A) he enjoyed farm work very much when he was youngB) he grew up in an environment with very serious racial discriminationC) his father taught them how to protect themselves in a hostile environmentD) his father was happy to hear that he had been elected to CongressAnwser: 1.A, 2.A, 3.C, 4.D, 5.B4. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1. You have to be a born ___ to be able to do this hard job and not despair.2. Economic ___ in the country must begin with the recovering of agricultural production.3. Her speech failed to ___ her colleagues into supporting the plan.4. Jack never allowed himself to be bullied into doing anything that went against his ___ .5. I felt disgusted and wandered how I could have ever been so ____ .6. The director insisted that the conditions of the contractmust be ___ exactly.7. Local government ____ will take place in May next year.8. The doctor who performed the ____ gave Aikman an 85% chance of full recovery by September.9. Mother was a ___ of strength to us when our situation seemed hopeless.10. The students complained about the ____ rules and regulations at the school.Anwser: 1. optimist 2. reconstruction 3. sway 4. principles 5. gross6. fulfilled7. elections8. surgery9. pillar 10. rigid5. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage.1. The family crisis really ____ ; she was a competent mother and a successful career woman at the same time.2. The interesting thing about him is that he is one of those who always ___ to be lucky no matter what they do.3. If the traffic plan ____ , it will be applied to other cities too.4. ____ ; the police will soon come to rescue us.5. It's not like Catherine to be rude; she's polite ____ .Anwser:1. brought out her best 2. turn out 3.works out 4. Hang in there 5. by nature6. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage.1.I have the ____ duty of telling Mrs. Jones that her son has been killed. (delightful/hateful)2.The report strongly ____ the police for filing to deal with theproblem. (criticize/praise)3.The Capitol at Washington is where ____ meets. (Conference/Congress)4.Violence is the ____ of modern society. (cancer/cancel)5.Poor Jim! In order to pay his debts, he’s been working ____ hard. (tremendously/greatly) Anwser:1. hateful 2. criticizes 3.Congress 4. cancer 5. tremendously7.Translate the following sentences into English.1. 他并不后悔说过的话,只是觉得他完全可以不用这种方式表达。
新标准大学英语综合教程Unit-test7答案Unit test7Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Choose the best way tocomplete the sentences.1. I find jazz music _____ to rock and roll.a. preferb. referc. preferabled. referee2. The city was closed off because of the _____,with people fighting in the streets andbreaking into stores.a. disagreementb. riotc. complaintd. harmony3. Ballet dancers are characterized by their_____ movements.a. graceb. disgracec. disgracefuld. graceful4. In my opinion, the mayor should have quitmonths ago; he's completely _____ andcorrupt.a. moralb. ethicalc. immorald. sincere5. Sara and Beth are _____ twin sisters, so it'seasy to confuse them.a. identicalb. similarc. matchingd. double6. His _____ career goal is to become presidentof the university.a. preliminaryb. ultimatec. criticald. central7. If the moon were _____, I think we would havesent colonists there years ago.a. habitb. habitatc. habitationd. habitable8. Nothing can prepare you for the _____ size ofthe Great Wall of China.a. immenseb. immersec. eminentd. imminent9. Use a _____ cloth to clean the rust from theold metal.a. courseb. coresc. cursed. coarse10. L ook around—everything you see is withinthe king's _____.a. birthrightb. homelandc. domaind. headquarters11. W e hired a contractor to come _____ a new airconditioning system after our old one broke.a. installb. inspectc. increased. interact12. L ife _____ in almost every country hasincreased during the past fifty years.a. expectantb. expensec. expectancyd. expensive13. A fter running a marathon, William was verydizzy and felt like he might _____.a. howlb. furnishc. faintd. gurgle14. T he toy came in several pieces which weneeded to _____ together.a. dissembleb. resemblec. ensembled. assemble15. I can excuse the occasional mistake, but Ihave no patience for _____ errors.a. accidentalb. deliberatec. accurated. infrequent16. T he government has declared war on acts of_____ that threaten the safety of its citizens.a. terrorismb. terroristc. terrorized. territory17. A fter years of ridicule, I have come to _____my parents for giving me such a bizarre name.a. appreciateb. resentc. understandd. offend18. I t takes a long time to learn how to _____Professor Black's interminable lectures.a. ensnareb. ensuec. endeard. endure19. _____, I didn't think he would be able to finishon time.a. Franklyb. Leisurelyc. Heavenlyd. Ironically20. T he human body begins to _____ very rapidlyafter death.a. defrayb. dismayc. decayd. delaySection B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21. Unfortunately, far too many students simplyswitch and don't pay attention inclass.Your answer Correct answeroff off22.My sister has a strong hatred rockand roll music.Your answer Correct answerof of23. Before they can widen the road, they need todig that stretch of highway.Your answer Correct answerout up24.We are, this respect, very similarpeople.Your answer Correct answerin in25.As an author, I aspire write aworldwide bestseller.Your answer Correct answerto to26. With the storm approaching, we had nochoice but hunker and hope for the best.Your answer Correct answerdown down27.It was hard, but I learned to livesnoring at night.Your answer Correct answerwith with28.The community a whole doesn'tagree with the new development plan.Your answer Correct answeron as29.A leader must learn to stand andlook at the big picture.Your answer Correct answerout back30. The earthquake triggered landslides thattragically swept many homes and buildings.Your answer Correct answeraway awayPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on thefollowing passage.When I was young, my family lived on an apple(31)practically (32)with home, safety, and comfort. It's no wonder, then, that I love apple pie so much. I spent countless summer afternoonsamong the trees. It was the (33)over which I had the most control. It was my kingdom.My imagination was free to construct anything—possible or impossible. One day Iwould be a hunter, pursuing a pack of (34) wolves. Another day, I would pretend the(35)of the branches in the wind was the eerie voice of a dragon on the loose. On still another day, I might have been part of a(n)(36)in the Old West, riding a horse over the countryside and causing trouble.One thing is for sure: At the end of the day, Iwould always (37)the situation and be the hero. This was my imagination, after all. Thinking back on it all now, I certainly did havesome (38)adventures. (39)grew up, I lost the ability to imagine with suchlimitless creativity. When did I (40)to think I could make the impossible possible? I would give anything to go back to that time andrun carefree around the apple trees near mychildhood home.Your answer Correct answer(31) o rchard orchard(32) s ynonymous synonymous(33) t erritory territory(34) h owling howling(35) c reak creak(36) g ang gang(37) c onquer conquer(38) i ncredible incredible(39) S ynonymous Ironically(40) c ease ceasePart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on thefollowing passage.Lori stared out the window and watched the rain pouring down. There would be no softball game thisafternoon. Lori let out a deep sigh."What's wrong, honey?" asked Nana."It's this rain, Nana." Lori looked sadly at her grandmother. "My softball game will be cancelled, and there's nothing to do today!""Nonsense," Nana genuinely looked surprised. "How can you say there's nothing to do?"Lori looked at the pile of fabric sitting on Nana's lap. "Well, what are you doing?""I'm working on this quilt! Would you like to help?""Quilting? I don't know. That doesn't sound very exciting." Lori reluctantly sat on the floor beside her grandmother. The fabric on Nana's lap was colorful and pretty, but quilting always looked so boring—not fun and exciting like softball."The first thing you need to think about is the pattern," Nana began. "You need to know the designbefore you start.""So what's your design?" Lori asked."It's a simple pattern of shapes, but I'm using beautiful fabric and I think it's coming together nicely. Would you like to try?"Lori looked doubtful. "Well," she began, "I'lltry . . ."Nana handed the quilt to Lori, and she explained how Lori should sew the small fabric square into the larger design. Even though Lori thought the fabric was pretty, she could only think about her cancelled softball game and quickly began to daydream.Lori snapped out of her daydream when she heard Nana shout, "Stop, honey! What are you doing?""I'm sorry, Nana," Lori said, embarrassed. "I wasn't concentrating.""I can certainly see that," Nana said. "Lori, whenyou do something—anything—you need to pay attention.""I know. I guess I don't think quilting is very interesting."Nana walked to the closet and pulled a dusty box from the top shelf. From inside the box, Nana pulled out a quilt. It looked old and well used. Lori unfolded the quilt and saw a large star patched together with faded red and blue triangles."What is it, Nana?""It's the North Star. This quilt was made by my grandmother's mother.""We learned about the North Star in science class, but why did your great-grandmother put it on a quilt?" Lori was paying attention now."Well, I wasn't there, so I can't guarantee this is entirely true, but this is the story my mother told me. My great-grandmother was born in the South before the Civil War, and she was a slave. I'm sure you'velearned about the Underground Railroad in school, right?"Lori nodded. "It was the route taken by runaway slaves when they tried to escape to the North. Many people were involved and risked their lives to provide slaves with a place to sleep or hide.""That's right. The story goes that mygreat-grandmother decided to run away and find her freedom. She quickly learned the secret signs of the Underground Railroad. One of those signs was a quilt with a North Star design."Lori was hanging on Nana's every word. She was fascinated. "What did the quilts mean?""Think about it. When do you see the North Star?""Of course! At night! The quilts told the slaves to travel north at nighttime, when it was safer.""I'm impressed! After my great-grandmother found her freedom, she made this quilt to remember the journey and the risks so many people took tohelp her. It has been passed down from mother to daughter ever since. I gave it to your mother whenshe got married, and someday she'll give it to you."Lori stood up and gave Nana a big hug. "I'm sorryI didn't pay attention before. Can I try sewing the square on your new quilt again?"41. W hich of the following would make the besttitle for this story?A. North Star SecretsB. Rainy Day ActivitiesC. Learning to QuiltD. Follow the North Star42. L ori's grandmother describes the quilt as oneof their family's "treasures". What does shemean?A. The quilt is very expensive.B. The quilt was hidden and missing fora long time.C. The quilt is irreplaceable.D. The quilt belongs to her family.43. A ccording to the grandmother, the North Starquilt is _____.A. a souvenir from her fatherB. an immense blanketC. beginning to decayD. Lori's birthright44. T he North Star design on the quilt is anexample of _____.A. ironyB. symbolismC. personificationD. allusion45. W hich of the following is a detail that showsLori's newfound interest in family history?A. Lori stared out the window andB. Lori pointed to the fabric in Nana'shand.C. Lori was hanging on Nana's everyword.D. Lori stood up and gave Nana a bighug.。
英语综合教程2unit7Unit 7: The EnvironmentIn Unit 7 of our English Integrated Coursebook 2, we delve into the theme of the environment. This unit focuses on raising awareness about environmental issues and exploring ways in which individuals can make a positive impact on the world around them. In this unit, we will cover the importance of sustainability, the impact of pollution on the environment, and the significance of wildlife conservation.The first section of this unit tackles the concept of sustainability. It emphasizes the need for individuals to adopt sustainable practices in order to preserve the Earth for future generations. The reading passages introduce us to various sustainable actions, including reducing waste, recycling, using renewable energy sources, and supporting eco-friendly products. By highlighting these practices, the unit encourages students to reflect on their own behaviors and make conscious efforts to reduce their ecological footprint.The second part of Unit 7 focuses on pollution and its detrimental effects on the environment. The readings shed light on different types of pollution, such as air, water, and soil pollution, and the ways in which they harm ecosystems and human health. The unit also explores the causes of pollution, including industrialization, deforestation, and the excessive use of fossil fuels. Through these readings, students gain a deeper understanding of the scope and consequences of pollution, inspiring them to become advocates for environmental protection.The final section of this unit delves into wildlife conservation. It highlights the importance of preserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species. Students learn about the threats facing wildlife, such as habitat loss, illegal hunting, and climate change. The unit raises awareness about the role individuals can play in wildlife conservation, such as participating in community projects, supporting conservation organizations, and promoting sustainable tourism.To reinforce the knowledge acquired throughout this unit, students engage in various activities, including group discussions, presentations, and research projects. These activities enable students to delve deeper into the topics and develop critical thinking skills. Additionally, the unit includes vocabulary and grammar exercises that further reinforce students' language proficiency.In conclusion, Unit 7 of our English Integrated Coursebook 2 provides comprehensive coverage of the environment and its related issues. By delving into sustainability, pollution, and wildlife conservation, this unit fosters a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting our planet. Through engaging readings, activities, and exercises, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to become active participants in environmental protection.。
全新版大学英语综合教程第二册第7单元课文详解全新版大学英语综合教程第二册第7单元课文详解英语是世界上最广泛的第一语言,因此我们从小就开始学习英语,下面是一篇关于学习英语的.英语课文,欢迎大家来学习。
全新版大学英语综合教程第二册第7单元课文详解篇1Part I Pre-Reading TaskListen to the recording two or three times and then think over the following questions:1. What is the passage about?2. What's your impression of the English language?3. Can you give one or two examples to illustrate(说明)the messiness of the English language?4. Can you guess what the texts in this unit are going to be about?The following words in the recording may be new to you:eggplantn. 茄子pineapplen. 菠萝hamburgern. 汉堡牛肉饼,汉堡包Part IITextSome languages resist the introduction of new words. Others, like English, seem to welcome them. Robert MacNeil looks at the history of English and comes to the conclusion that its tolerance for change represents deeply rooted ideas of freedom.THE GLORIOUS MESSINESS OF ENGLISHRobert MacNeilThe story of our English language is typically one of massive stealing from other languages. That is why English today has an estimated vocabulary of over one million words, while other major languages have far fewer.French, for example, has only about 75,000 words, and that includes English expressions like snack bar and hit parade. The French, however, do not like borrowing foreign words because they think it corrupts their language. The government tries to ban words from English and declares that walkman is not desirable; so they invent a word, balladeur, which French kids are supposed to say instead — but they don't.Walkman is fascinating because it isn't even English. Strictly speaking, it was invented by the Japanese manufacturers who put two simple English words together to name their product. That doesn't bother us, but it does bother the French. Such is the glorious messiness of English. That happy tolerance, that willingness to accept words from anywhere, explains the richness of English and why it has become, to a very real extent, the first truly globallanguage.How did the language of a small island off the coast of Europe become the language of the planet —more widely spoken and written than any other has ever been? The history of English is present in the first words a child learns about identity (I, me, you); possession (mine, yours); the body (eye, nose, mouth); size (tall, short); and necessities (food, water). These words all come from Old English or Anglo-Saxon English, the core of our language. Usually short and direct, these are words we still use today for the things that really matter to us.Great speakers often use Old English to arouse our emotions. For example, during World War II, Winston Churchill made thisspeech, stirring the courage of his people against Hitler's armies positioned to cross the English Channel: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender."Virtually every one of those words came from Old English, except the last — surrender, which came from Norman French. Churchill could have said, "We shall never give in," but it is one of the lovely — and powerful — opportunities of English that a writer can mix, for effect, different words from different backgrounds. Yet there is something direct to the heart that speaks to us from the earliest words in our language.When Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 B.C., English did not exist. The Celts, who inhabited the land, spoke languages that survive today mainly as Welsh. Where those languages came from is still a mystery, but there is a theory.Two centuries ago an English judge in India noticed that several words in Sanskrit closely resembled some words in Greek and Latin. A systematic study revealed that many modern languages descended from a commonparent language, lost to us because nothing was written down.Identifying similar words, linguists have come up with what they call an Indo-European parent language, spoken until 3500 to 2000 B.C. These people had common words for snow, bee and wolf but no word for sea. So some scholars assume they lived somewhere in north-central Europe, where it was cold. Traveling east, some established the languages of India and Pakistan, and others drifted west toward the gentler climates of Europe, Some who made the earliest move westward became known as the Celts, whom Caesar's armies found in Britain.New words came with the Germanic tribes — the Angles, the Saxons, etc. —that slipped across the North Sea to settle in Britain in the 5th century. Together they formed what we call Anglo-Saxon society.The Anglo-Saxons passed on to us their farming vocabulary, including sheep, ox, earth, wood, field and work. They must have also enjoyed themselves because they gave us the word laughter.The next big influence on English was Christianity. It enriched the Anglo-Saxon vocabulary with some 400 to 500 words from Greek and Latin, including angel, disciple and martyr.Then into this relatively peaceful land came the Vikings from Scandinavia. They also brought to English many words that begin with sk, like sky and skirt. But Old Norse and English both survived, and so you can rear a child (English) or raise a child (Norse). Other such pairs survive: wish and want, craft and skill, hide and skin. Each such addition gave English more richness, more variety.Another flood of new vocabulary occurred in 1066, when the Normans conquered England. The country now had three languages: French for the nobles, Latin for the churches and English for the common people. With three languages competing, there were sometimes different terms for the same thing. For example, Anglo-Saxons had the word kingly, but after the Normans, royal and sovereign entered the language as alternatives. The extraordinary thing was that French did not replace English. Over three centuries English gradually swallowed French, and by the end of the 15th century what had developed was a modified, greatly enriched language — Middle English —with about 10,000 "borrowed" French words.Around 1476 William Caxton set up a printing press inEngland and started a communications revolution. Printing brought into English the wealth of new thinking that sprang from the European Renaissance. Translations of Greek and Roman classics were poured onto the printed page, and with them thousands of Latin words like capsule and habitual, and Greek words like catastrophe and thermometer. Today we still borrow from Latin and Greek to name new inventions, like video, television and cyberspace.As settlers landed in North America and established the United States, English found itself with two sources — American and British. Scholars in Britain worried that the language was out of control, and some wanted to set up an academy to decide which words were proper and which were not. Fortunately their idea has never been put into practice.That tolerance for change also represents deeply rooted ideas of freedom. Danish scholar Otto Jespersen wrote in 1905, "The English language would not have been what it is if the English had not been for centuries great respecters of the liberties of each individual and if everybody had not been free to strike out new paths for himself."I like that idea. Consider that the same cultural soil producing the English language also nourished the great principles of freedom and rights of man in the modern world. The first shoots sprang up in England, and they grew stronger in America. The English-speaking peoples have defeated all efforts to build fences around their language.Indeed, the English language is not the special preserve of grammarians, language police, teachers, writers or the intellectual elite. English is, and always has been, the tongue of the common man.全新版大学英语综合教程第二册第7单元课文详解篇2 Robert MacNeil罗伯特·麦克尼尔Winston Churchill温斯顿·丘吉尔(1874 — 1965,英国政治家、首相)Hitler希特勒(1889 — 1945,纳粹德国元首)Julius Caesar尤利乌斯·凯撒(100 — 44BC,古罗马将军、政治家)Britain英国India印度Pakistan巴基斯坦Viking(8 — 10世纪时劫掠欧洲西北海岸的)北欧海盗Scandinavia斯堪的纳维亚England英格兰William Caxton威廉·卡克斯顿(英国印刷商、翻译家)Otto Jespersen奥托·叶斯柏森(1860 — 1943)全新版大学英语综合教程第二册第7单元课文详解篇31. Read aloud paragraphs 17-19 and learn by heart.2. Read aloud the following poem:LanguagesCarl SandburyThere are no handles upon a languageWhereby men take hold of itAnd mark it with signs for its remembrance.It is a river, this language,Once in a thousand yearsBreaking a new courseChanging its way to the ocean.It is a mountain effluviaMoving to valleysAnd from nation to nationCrossing borders and mixing.3. Read the following quotations. Learn them by heart if you can. You might need to look up new words in a dictionary.The English language is the sea which receives tributaries from every region under heaven.—— Ralph Waldo EmersonLanguage ought to be the joint creation of poets and manual workers.—— Georqe OrwellEngland and America are two countries separated by the same language.—— Georqe Bernard Shaw4. Read the following joke and see if you can tell what caused the misunderstanding of the technician's words by the woman. You might need to look up new words in a dictionary.An office technician got a call from a user. The user told the technician that her computer was not working. She described the problem and the technician concluded that the computer needed to be brought in and serviced.He told her to "Unplug the power cord and bring it up hereand I will fix it."About fifteen minutes later she showed up at his door with the power cord in her hand.附上:大学英语作文Last summer, intolerable heat, so mom and Dad brought our family went to see the ice sculpture museum.As soon as we walked into the ice sculpture museum, we felt the chill of the inside, and I knew it was only minus six degrees Celsius. We're just like going into a big fridge. Ice sculptures in the ice sculpture hall are lifelike. It stood the ancient "Four Beauties": Sha Shi, Mochizuki Pipa Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, Yang dancing, all lovingly pathetic. The side see also the twists and turns of the bridge deck and handrails, sparkling, shining. There are all kinds of ice sculptures at the side of the bridge. It was found that the eaves of a unique Pavilion were flying, the pillars were beautiful, and the chairs were exquisite, so that people could not help sitting down and resting for a while. Cool air around the body around, make people feel comfortable.What impressed me most was the two high ice slide. The ice is as smooth as a mirror, and we "Hula" it slips underneath. My sister and I climbed up and down excitedly, screaming with excitement, even the coat was flying, and the clothes were soaked in.These vivid ice sculptures left a deep impression on me. The ice sculpture museum in the "barbecue day" is really cool and joyful!。
1. Dogs share many of the same _______ as humans and can easily show emotion.A. attributesB. distributesC. tributesD. reattributes2. Compared to my pet frog, that horse seemed like a _______ animal.A. miniatureB. typicalC. giantD. short3. It might be hard to believe but some ants are _______ of carrying more than ten times theirbody weight!A. capableB. capabilityC. ableD. ability4. Over millions of years, animals on Earth _______ and adapted to many different environments.A. grewB. involvedC. developedD. evolved5. Polar bears are able to stay warm in such cold places because they have a thick _______of fat beneath their fur.A. layerB. coatC. sheetD. stack6. Many animals, like chipmunks, live underground in vast networks of _______ that they dig.A. holesB. tunnelsC. openingsD. caves7. Elephants are often called _______ animals because of their size, beauty, and elegance.A. enormousB. magnificentC. interestingD. compelling8. Scientists have been studying DNA for years but they've only _______ a fraction of theinformation it contains.A. coveredB. recoveredC. discoveredD. uncovered9. Charles Darwin suggested that humans and apes, such as chimpanzees, shared a similar _______from a common ancestor.A. descentB. ascentC. descendentD. descendant10. There is a famous story about a lion that had a thorn stuck in its _______.A. handB. pawC. hoofD. flipper11. When he wants to go outside, my dog will _______ bark at the front door until someone opensit.A. unreliablyB. previouslyC. distractedlyD. repeatedly12. Penguins may look a little silly walking on land, but they _______ through waterbeautifully.A. leapB. glideC. squirmD. drape13. When a tiger shows its teeth, that's an _______ that it is about to attack.A. indicateB. indicativeC. indicationD. indicating14. Many fish swim with a gentle side-to-side _______ of the fins and tail.A. motionB. motiveC. motorD. motel15. I could see a subtle _______ of sadness on the face of my cat when I left for work thismorning.A. clueB. motionC. hintD. gust16. Parrots have the ability to _______ the sounds they hear around them.A. produceB. reproduceC. pronounceD. mispronounce17. Some species of birds can fly for miles simply by gliding on a _______ of wind.A. breezeB. motionC. gustD. hint18. The sign said that the _______ age of Mildred, the zoo's oldest gorilla, is around 45.A. exactB. exactlyC. approximatelyD. approximate19. She divided the dog food _______ among all the puppies.A. eveningB. eventuallyC. evenD. evenly20. I wore a sweater and a jacket, but the cold wind still managed to _______ to my skin!A. uncoverB. filterC. penetrateD. navigateSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.? ? Your answer Correct answer? on on22.? ? Your answer Correct answer? about about23.? ? Your answer Correct answer? under under24.? ? Your answer Correct answer? up up25. Learning about animals alive during the time of the dinosaurs is difficult, but? ? Your answer Correct answer? by by26.ridiculous to do so.? ? Your answer Correct answer? onto onto27.? ? Your answer Correct answer? up up28.? ? Your answer Correct answer? of of29.My cat has been acting slow and tired, but I put that recent heat and humidity.? ? Your answer Correct answer? to to30.puppy!? ? Your answer Correct answer? over overPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.My neighbour, Mrs. Noyes, told me that alast weekend. Can you believe that there was almost aneighbourhood? Mrs. Noyes told me that this person approached her back door, broke the glass, and tried to open the door.However, before he could get the door open, he heard a low growl and heavyaway! Mrs. Noyes still called the police who came right away topolice told her that there was noprobably a random event. Still, they suggested that she install an alarm system if it wouldmake her feel safer. Old-fashioned door locks like she has are usuallyand can break easily.After Mrs. Noyes finished telling me the story of the unwelcome I asked her what it was that scared the man away. She laughed and said it was Charlie, her newjumped into my arms with a and began to face."This is Charlie," Mrs. Noyes laughed, "Cute little Charlie scared that man away! Isn't that funny?"? ? Your answer Correct answer? (31) burglar burglar? (32) robbery robbery? (33) panting panting? (34) investigate investigate? (35) indication indication? (36) unreliable unreliable? (37) intrusion intrusion? (38) puppy puppy? (39) leap leap? (40) lick lickPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.At the beginning of summer, Rebecca was both excited and nervous. She was excited because shewas going to spend five weeks helping biologists from the university perform research on animal behaviour. However, she was also nervous because she would travel with the scientists to Central America, and she had never been that far from home before. She knew that this was an amazing opportunity, though, and tried not to let her nervousness take control.Rebecca was chosen from among many students who were all competing for a spot on the research team. Rebecca had the best grades and a reputation for being reliable in her work. She also demonstrated creative thinking and showed the most promise in the field of biology. All in all, she was a very talented young woman. Most of her classmates were jealous, but they all still wished her luck and eagerly anticipated many great stories after she returned home at the end of the summer.The first couple of weeks in the field, Rebecca was limited to assisting the scientists. Most of her time was spent categorizing data. It was not the most glamorous work in the world, but she learned a lot and asked many questions. The rest of the research team realized how valuable Rebecca was, and she started to get her own assignments. Bit by bit, she was assigned more work and, by the end of the summer, she became a full-fledged member of the team!The team was researching the behaviour of Central American mammals, particularly the relationship between predator and prey. Rebecca spent most of her time in the forest observing a family of sloths and trying to stay as quiet as possible. After a few days of this, she discovered that a naturalist's work is often very dirty and involves many long, hot hours where not much happens. It's easy to get very bored when you spend all day watching a sleeping animal.However, Rebecca took very detailed notes and did her best to impress the scientists. At the end of the summer, the entire team had magnificent things to say about Rebecca. They were so happy with her and her work that they asked her to return the following summer! She couldn't wait to tell her friends — they were sure to be even more jealous of her good fortune!41. This style of writing would best be described as _______.A. expositoryB. argumentativeC. narrativeD. descriptive42. Which of the following words best describes Rebecca's character?A. Unreliable.B. Capable.C. Fearless.D. Modest.43. Rebecca _______ received more important responsibilities in order to become a full memberof the research team.A. neverB. slowlyC. quicklyD. immediately44. Which paragraph describes the reality of scientific investigation as experienced byRebecca?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.45. What is meant by the phrase, "Rebecca was limited to assisting the scientists" (Para 3,Line 1)?A. She couldn't do anything except help the scientists.B. She could do anything but help the scientists.C. She could do many things in addition to helping the scientists.D. She couldn't do anything but observe the scientists.。
Unit7 Learning about EnglishPart II Reading TaskComprehensionContent QuestionPair Work1.It has borrowed and is still borrowing massively from other languages. Today it has anestimated vocabulary of over one million words.2.They don’t like borrowing fo reign words. They try to ban words from English.3.Old English or Anglo-Saxon English.4.The Germanic tribes brought it to the British Isles in the 5th century.5.They are usually short and direct.6.They use words derived from Old English.7.An English judge in India noticed that several words in Sanskrit closely resembled somewords in Greek and Latin. A systematic study later revealed the Indo-European parent language.8.Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, English, etc.9.There were three languages competing for use in England.10.Words from Greek and Roman classics came into the English language.11.The great principles of freedom and rights of man were born in England, then the Americanscarried them forward.12.No. English is and has always been the tongue of the common people. There should not beany fence around it to protect its so-called purity.Text OrganizationWorking On Your Own1.Part One: Massive borrowing from other languages is a major feature of the English language. Part Two: the history of the English language from the Indo-European parent language to modern English.Part Three: Tolerance, love of freedom, and respect for the rights of others---these qualities in the English-speaking people explain the richness of their language.2.Paras. 10-11: Germanic tribes came to settle in Britain and brought Anglo-Saxon words---Old English.Para. 12: The Christian religion enriched English with words from Greek and Latin.Para. 13: the Vikings from Scandinavia came with words from Old Norse.Para. 14: the Norman Conquest---French influence.Para. 15: The European renaissance and the printing pressbrought many new words from Latin and Greek.Para. 16: The American revolution---the emergence of a new variety---Amercan English. Language Sense Enhancement1.(1)judge(2)resembled(3)systematic (4)descended(5)lost to us(6)come up with(7)assume(8)established (9)drifted(10)became known asVocabulary I1.1)Strictly speaking2)drifted3)resembles4)invaded5)is conquered6)fascinating 7)snack8)put; into practice9)source10)climate11)surrendered12)were; aroused2.1)an absolute necessity rather than a luxury.2)is a valuable addition to the football team.3)will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutes.4)Alternative but to go via Vancouver to get to Seattle.5)Declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six months as an emergencymeasure to stop the spread of mad disease.3.1)systematic; have invented; to a very real extent; mysteries2)to establish; to be modified/modifying3)tolerance towards; strike out; enrichII.Synonyms1.a)wish b)wish c)want d)want/wish 2.a)skin b)hide/skin c)hide d)skin3.a)raise/rear b)raise c)rear/raise d)raise4.a)royalb)kingly/royal c)sovereignd)royal/kinglyage1.Indeed2.though3.Frankly4.Moreover5.To my knowledge6.however7.nevertheless8.Yet9.instead10.in other wordsComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)fascinating(2)tolerance(3)invented(4)addition (5)ban(6)corrupt(7)out of control(8)influenced(9)elite(10)came up with(11)establishing(12)Massive(13)sources(14)enrich 2.(1)early(2)similar(3)source(4)observation (5)examine(6)features(7)declared(8)stronger(9)accident(10)sprungII.Translation1.1)Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.2)On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.3)He paused for effect, then said: “We can reach/enter these markets through newchannels.”4)The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents.5)We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have established a sovereignstate. / We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish asovereign state.2.Though how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language. English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing. As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.。
新标准大学英语综合英语2u n i t t e s t答案(u n i t1-10)-CAL-FENGHAI.-(YICAI)-Company One1Unit test 1Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.1. The former rivals decided to create a(n) _______ when they realized they shared a common threat. Correct answer alliance2. The streets around the courthouse were all closed down because of the____ against the ruling. Correct answer demonstration3. Sandra was explaining how her daughter is beginning to ____ against her rules and authority. Correct answer rebel4. The government has passed many laws that intended to make us safer, but (a) ___ would probably suggest that we're just as vulnerable as before. Correct answer cynic5. The ___of California held a press conference to announce his candidacy for the US Senate. Correct answer governor6. I found the Prime Minister's speech to be very_____ ; it made me feel hopeful and patriotic. Correct answer inspirational7. At this point, Jim has no ___ of landing a job anytime soon; he just can't find a job for someone with a history degree. Correct answer prospects8. Radicalism, by ___, means that people are acting outside the accepted norms of society. Correct answer definition9. My children are growing up today in the Internet ____—a time when all the knowledge of the world is only a few mouse clicks away. Correct answer era10. The September 11 terrorist attack in the United States caused more ____ than many people thought possible. Correct answer destruction11. During the 1960s, many young people chose to _____their country's involvement in the Vietnam War. Correct answer protest12. The collapsed housing industry in America ultimately had severe consequences for the entire_____ . Correct answer economy13. Pedro asked me to sign the _____ in favor of the proposed law.Correct answer petition14. Traveling through Mexico was a wonderful ____to practice Spanish which I spent so many years studying. Correct answer opportunity15. She chose to major in business at college because she thought it would increase her chances of well-paid _____ after graduation. Correct answer employment16. This artist must be fairly _______; I've never heard of her and I'm an art major! Correct answer obscure17. Mike explained that it was his personal______ that governments should never interfere with other countries' internal problems. Correct answer philosophy18. My father always told me that if I don't have ____ for what I do, I should find something else to do. Correct answer passion19. Subjects like physics and chemistry can cause considerable _____ for students who aren't good at mathematics. Correct answer frustration20. To an economist, there is a huge difference between an _____ society and an agricultural one. Correct answer industrialSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. The students took ____ the streets in protest and got a lot of media attention. Correct answer to22. It's difficult to know exactly what the candidates stand___ because they speak in such general terms. Correct answer for23. It wasn't until I moved to college that I realized how much I relied ____ my parents. Correct answer on24. That film about the plight of polar bears really made me sit ____and pay attention to climate change. Correct answer up25. Greg wanted to go jogging in spite ______ the fact that there was a strong thunderstorm. Correct answer of26. I would never be associated ____ an organization that was cruel to animals.Correct answer to with27. The news story was about people who protested because they had been kept ____ the list of eligible voters. Correct answer off28. Barbara decided not to drop ___of college even though she was pregnant. Correct answer out29. Do you really think a group of students can bring___ change in the government Correct answer about30. President Kennedy hoped that the embargo would bring the Cuban government ___ its knees. Correct answer toPart II: Banked ClozeCorrect answer (31) campus (32) sophomores (33) resignation (34) repressive (35) chanting (36) clash (37) passionate (38) liberal (39) assert (40) apatheticPart III: Reading Comprehension41~45:BCDABUnit test 2Section A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.1~5:CDBDA 6~10:BCCBD 11~15:ADBCA 16~20:DACACSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Don't let ___ that you like opera, or she'll make you listen to it all the time!Correct answer on22. She had already fallen asleep ___ the time we got back home.Correct answer by23. It was important for the child to calm _____ so the doctor could administer the flu shot. Correct answer down24. Professor Gregory went to the Amazon rainforest ____ search of plants that might help make new medicines. Correct answer in25. All the issues we're facing today stem ____ the President's decision last year.Correct answer from26. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Rick ___ on a date, and he said yes!Correct answer out27. Every time I try to get close and understand Catherine's problems, she pulls___ . Correct answer away28. Alfredo received all the praise and congratulations, ____though he had won the contest. Correct answer as29. If nothing else, that bright yellow coat will definitely help you stand____ in a crowd! Correct answer out30. If you testify in court, you need to tell nothing ___ the truth or you could go to jail. Correct answer butPart II: Banked ClozeCorrect answer (31 trace (32)mostly(33)couch(34) volume (35)repertoire(36)distinct(37)unfold(38)naughty(39)disturbance (40)comprehendPart III: Reading Comprehension41~45:DBCABUnit test 3Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.1. The investigators searched her house after they received a(n) ____ tip over the phone. Correct answer anonymous2. In this ___, the judge declared the suspect not guilty. Correct answer instance3. The government said the _____ threat level for a terrorist attack is relatively low.Correct answer current4. Tony was caught shoplifting and has been in police ____ since last night.Correct answer custody5. The job of a police investigator is to ____ all the available evidence and figure out who committed a crime and why it was committed. Correct answer correlate6. When we got married, we took almost everything so we definitely had to ____ all of our stuff. Correct answer consolidate7. The suspect was found not guilty since the lawyers couldn't find a(n) _____ of evidence that suggested he committed the crime. Correct answer shred8. The firefighters put their own lives in ____ to save the people trapped in the burning building. Correct answer peril9. Unfortunately, pickpockets are incredibly ____-in many large cities. Correct answer commonplace10. The suspect was arrested because he was in possession of a concealed _____. Correct answer weaponSection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11~15: CBACB 16~20: ABDADSection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. As a safety measure, it's important to tear ___ bank documents that you don't need anymore. Correct answer up22. It was unbelievable! Kevin was robbed ___ broad daylight! Correct answer at23. Excuse me. Do you have any information ___ file about the Frank Spacey caseCorrect answer on24. You can usually count ____ the police to help you out when you're in trouble. Correct answer on25. In order to enter the building, I needed to have my fingerprints scanned ____ a machine. Correct answer by26. I know the security guards need to ask for identification, but I was very unhappy with the way he went ___ it. Correct answer about27. After you check your bank balance online, remember to log ___ so no one else can steal your information. Correct answer off28. I would have helped out last weekend ____ only I had known you were moving. Correct answer if29. Did you cut____ your old credit card after you received the new one Correct answer up30. Passing through security in an airport takes a long time since the officers sometimes need to look ____ your luggage. Correct answer throughPart II: Banked ClozeCorrect answer (31) scary (32) obviously (33) forge (34) unauthorized (35) fraud (36) undoubted (37) ethical (38) widely (39) mindset (40)globallyPart III: Reading Comprehension41~45: CBAADUnit test 4Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.1.Thomas is a journalist and will go to Russia next week on __ for a new story.Correct answer survey assignment2. China's victory in the World Cup semifinals was so___ that people were up all night celebrating. Correct answer unexpected3. The city newspaper conducted a(n) ___of residents to see what they thought of the new law. Correct answer survey4. The election of US President Obama had such ____importance that it will be taught in classrooms for years to come. Correct answer historical5. Newspaper journalists must follow a set of established ____when they write their articles. Correct answer guidelines6. I couldn't believe that the politician had the nerve to__those comments! Correct answer deny7. People all over the country were ____ dissatisfied with the election. Correct answer similarly8.It was hard to trust Bill's ___after he was caught lying and cheating.Correct answer integrity9. That editorial was about the government's responsibility to help people who are unemployed and living in___ . Correct answer poverty10. The recovery of the missing girl and the____ of her kidnappers made headlines for a week. Correct answer captureSection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11~15: BADAA 16~20: BCBDCSection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Do you think twenty-four-hour news channels will ever run out __ things to report about Correct answer of22. The local newspaper decided to lead__ the story about the election results. Correct answer with23. Unfortunately, many people believe that if it's ____print, then it must be true. Correct answer in24. In the United States, more than seven___ of every ten people own a computer. Correct answer out25. The music was____ loud that I asked Carl to turn it down. Correct answer so26. I generally don't believe something unless I can see it ____ my own eyes.Correct answer with27. Eventually, the killer was caught____ the police, but it wasn't soon enough. Correct answer by28. I read an article that newspapers and magazines will disappear_____ the future and everything will be online. Correct answer in29. When I lived abroad, I was forced to turn _____the Internet to stay current with the news. Correct answer to30. It's nice to know that people still read real books in spite ______ new technology like e-books and digital downloads. Correct answer ofPart II: Banked ClozeCorrect answer (31) websites(32)blog (33)billion (34) laptop (3) momentous (36) moreover (37) ferocious (38) chase (39) startled (40) feedbackPart III: Reading Comprehension41~45: CBDABUnit test5Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.1. There is a(n)___ need for relief aid to victims of the earthquake.Correct answer immedia te2. I felt that he didn't get the ____ he deserved for his role in the peace treaty.Correct answer recognition3. During times of great uncertainty and struggle, many people appreciate a few moments of true___ relief. Correct answer comic4. All wars create a(n) ____amount of damage in the affected countries. Correct answer considerable5. The atomic bomb has the ability to destroy all of____ if we're not careful. Correct answer humanity6. World War II began in 1939 when the German military ___ Poland. Correct answer invaded7. The government has threatened to take ____ action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area. Correct answer military8. My grandfather never ____ any emotion when he spoke of his experience during the war. Correct answer displayed9. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the many ____ troops who fought and died with bravery during World War II. Correct answer combat10. "Can you please stop this _____ behaviour for five minutes and act like adults" his mother demanded. Correct answer childish11. If you___ the truth, your trial will be difficult; it's best to just honestly answer all questions. Correct answer conceal12. There is a(n) ____ in her contract which specifies when she will be paid.Correct answerclause13. Freedom of speech is the ____ of a solid democracy. Correct answer foundation14. The ceremony was held to honor war veterans who displayed amazingly____ deeds on the battlefield. Correct answer heroic15. The ____ made by American colonists in 1776 ultimately led to their independence from Great Britain. Correct answer declaration16. Unfortunately, we don't live in a(n) ____ world, so there will always be disagreements and conflict. Correct answe ideal17. The general went on a top secret ____ into enemy territory. Correct answer mission18. Could you please ____which date you will visit the museumCorrect answer specify19. Sadly, there was only one____ from the plane crash. Correct answer survivor20. The crisis in that country is having an effect on neighbouring countries because _____ are crossing the borders in huge numbers. Correct answer refugeesSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. Jeffrey is a good man ____ heart; he just has difficulty expressing himself.Correct answer at22. Children must be supervised ____ all times while in the park. Correct answer at23. As the Nazis' power grew, more and more Jewish people went ___ hiding.Correct answer into24. Captain White was awarded the Medal of Honor in recognition ____ his service to the nation. Correct answer of25. I was cleaning out the attic and I came ____ my grandparents' old letters to each other. Correct answer across26. It's sometimes hard to believe, but many wars actually change the world _____the better. Correct answer for27. My grandfather considers his war wound to be a badge __ honor.Correct answer of28. He was presented with a gold watch ___recognition of his service in the company. Correct answer in29. The news this morning reported that the refugees were crossing the border ____ droves. Correct answer in30. I promise to contact you as soon __ I get to Japan. Correct answer asPart II: Banked ClozeCorrect answer (31) optimism (32) evil (33) cruelty (34) bloodshed (35) reveal (36) respectful (37) commander (38) roughly (39) fate (40) insanePart III: Reading Comprehension41~45: DCBADUnit test 6Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.1.After playing football all afternoon, Philip felt complete and total__.Correct answer exhaustion2. "When you get the ball," the coach declared, "your ___ is to score a goal!"Correct answer priority3. Alex Helena's____ aching back. Correct answer massage4. The physical and emotional _____ of training for a marathon can be too much for any athlete. Correct answer strain5. Kevin was embarrassed because his team placed last in the ____.Correct answer tournament6. Many runners describe an amazing ____ peace that comes with long hours running alone and in silence. Correct answer inner7. Mike Tyson was a very famous boxer because he could often knock out his opponent with only one____. Correct answer punch8. Stadiums filled with thousands of screaming fans is a perfect___ of why I want to be a football superstar. Correct answer illustration9. If you want to be rich and famous, you might want to consider becoming a(n)____ athlete. Correct answer professional10. He got out of bed and had a(n) . Correct answer stretch11. Boxing is a sport that doesn't seem to have much_____ ; two guys just hit each other until one falls down. Correct answer strategy12. The tournament was filled with incredible _____ once the favourite team was knocked out of competition. Correct answer suspense13. I enjoy watching rugby but I don't understand the rules and have no ____ what's happening. Correct answer clue14. His constant ____ is that no one understands him. Correct answer moan15. Rules should be very straightforward; there should be no room for____ .Correct answer interpretation16. Sheila eats an energy bar every afternoon to give her an extra ___ to help her get through the day. Correct answer boost17. Popular NBA players are often greeted on the court with a(n) ____ of cheers and applause. Correct answer chorus18. Golf is a sport that focuses on technical ___ rather than physical ability.Correct answer precision19. To many people unfamiliar with the game, baseball is a complete___ .Correct answer mystery20. Police believe that the same man is _____ for three other murders in the area. Correct answer responsibleSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. The baseball player wants to play for a different team, but he decided to wait and hold ___ for a better offer. Correct answer out22. I once met Michael Jordan, ____ chance, in a hotel lobby. Correct answer by23. At the Olympics, we were lost in a sea ___ spectators trying to watch the event. Correct answer of24. Patty decided to do the right thing and blow the whistle ____ the students who were cheating. Correct answer on25. About halfway through the race, my adrenaline took ___ and helped me keep going. Correct answer over26. He was so sweaty after the game that he literally had to peel___ his shirt.Correct answer off27. You've got to bear ____ mind that he's been training for three years for this moment. Correct answer in28. The basketball player had to shut ____ all the surrounding lights and noise if he wanted to win the game. Correct answer out29. Nina, as Richard's coach and trainer, took the credit ___ his victory. Correct answer for30. Even though she's twice my age, I find it difficult to keep ____ with her.Correct answer upPart II: Banked ClozeCorrect answer (31) referee (32) soaring (33)roar (34) madly (35)aloft (36) accidentally (37 Collided (38) random (39) teammates (40) incurPart III: Reading Comprehension41~45: CBDDAUnit test 71~5: ACADA 6~10: BBDAB 11~15: DBCAC 16~20: BCDDCSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. His son decided to go back to school to work ____ animal behaviour research. Correct answer on22. Our cats are just ____ the same age. Correct answer about23. Polar bears are sometimes forced to go ___the ice to find food. Correct answer under24. Her research brings ____ many interesting questions. Correct answer up25. Learning about animals alive during the time of the dinosaurs is difficult, but scientists are, bit ____ bit, making progress. Correct answer by26. Many dog owners project all human emotions ____ their pets, even when it's ridiculous to do so. Correct answer onto27. Don't hang___ the phone. I want to talk to Thomas too. Correct answer up28. Marilyn has so many pets that I find it hard to keep track ___ them all. Correct answer of29. My cat has been acting slow and tired, but I put that down____ the recent heat and humidity. Correct answer to30. It's amazing, Patty's dog has begun watching ____the baby like it was its own puppy! Correct answer overPart II: Banked Clozeanswer (31) burglar (32) robbery (33) panting (34) investigate(35) indication (36) unreliable (37) intrusion (38) puppy (39) leap (40) lickPart III: Reading Comprehension41~45: CBBDAUnit 81. For me, television is just a(n) diversion, but some people consider it a full-time activity.2. Snorkeling and scuba diving are great pastimes, but they also have inherent risks that make them dangerous.3. When I move to a new house, I think I'll need a(n) additional room for all of my hobbies.4. John plays team sports in his free time because he appreciates the interaction with other people.5. My current job involves a lot of manual labor, so I'd prefer that my next job be at a desk.6. Any hobby can take over your life if you spend a(n) excessive amount of time doing it.7. I have to write an essay about what I like to do in my leisure time.8. The outlook for the sports industry looks great; more and more people are trying to stay healthy through sports.9. Most people don't see much excitement in stamp collecting, but I really enjoy it.10. My friends all think magic is a(n) peculiar hobby, but I find it interesting and it makes me happy.11-20 ACABA DBDBC41-45 ACDBBUnit 91-10cement entertaining employer flexibility; shortage ;location; personality dedicated; numerous; surgery11-20 ABCAB ADCBD41-45 CCBDAUnit 10e41-45 CDABD。
1. Dogs share many of the same _______ as humans and can easily show emotion.A. attributesB. distributesC. tributesD. reattributes2. Compared to my pet frog, that horse seemed like a _______ animal.A. miniatureB. typicalC. giantD. short3. It might be hard to believe but some ants are _______ of carrying more than ten times theirbody weight!A. capableB. capabilityC. ableD. ability4. Over millions of years, animals on Earth _______ and adapted to many different environments.A. grewB. involvedC. developedD. evolved5. Polar bears are able to stay warm in such cold places because they have a thick _______of fat beneath their fur.A. layerB. coatC. sheetD. stack6. Many animals, like chipmunks, live underground in vast networks of _______ that they dig.A. holesB. tunnelsC. openingsD. caves7. Elephants are often called _______ animals because of their size, beauty, and elegance.A. enormousB. magnificentC. interestingD. compelling8. Scientists have been studying DNA for years but they've only _______ a fraction of theinformation it contains.A. coveredB. recoveredC. discoveredD. uncovered9. Charles Darwin suggested that humans and apes, such as chimpanzees, shared a similar _______from a common ancestor.A. descentB. ascentC. descendentD. descendant10. There is a famous story about a lion that had a thorn stuck in its _______.A. handB. pawC. hoofD. flipper11. When he wants to go outside, my dog will _______ bark at the front door until someone opensit.A. unreliablyB. previouslyC. distractedlyD. repeatedly12. Penguins may look a little silly walking on land, but they _______ through waterbeautifully.A. leapB. glideC. squirmD. drape13. When a tiger shows its teeth, that's an _______ that it is about to attack.A. indicateB. indicativeC. indicationD. indicating14. Many fish swim with a gentle side-to-side _______ of the fins and tail.A. motionB. motiveC. motorD. motel15. I could see a subtle _______ of sadness on the face of my cat when I left for work thismorning.A. clueB. motionC. hintD. gust16. Parrots have the ability to _______ the sounds they hear around them.A. produceB. reproduceC. pronounceD. mispronounce17. Some species of birds can fly for miles simply by gliding on a _______ of wind.A. breezeB. motionC. gustD. hint18. The sign said that the _______ age of Mildred, the zoo's oldest gorilla, is around 45.A. exactB. exactlyC. approximatelyD. approximate19. She divided the dog food _______ among all the puppies.A. eveningB. eventuallyC. evenD. evenly20. I wore a sweater and a jacket, but the cold wind still managed to _______ to my skin!A. uncoverB. filterC. penetrateD. navigateSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.His son decided to go back to school to work onanimal behaviour research.Your answer Correct answer on on22.Our cats are just aboutthe same age.Your answer Correct answer about about23.Polar bears are sometimes forced to go underthe ice to find food.Your answer Correct answer under under24.Her research brings upmany interesting questions.Your answer Correct answerup up25. Learning about animals alive during the time of the dinosaurs is difficult, butscientists are, bit bybit, making progress.Your answer Correct answer by by26.Many dog owners project all human emotions ontotheir pets, even when it'sridiculous to do so.Your answer Correct answeronto onto27.Don't hang upthe phone. I want to talk to Thomas too.Your answer Correct answer up up28.Marilyn has so many pets that I find it hard to keep track ofthem all.Your answer Correct answer of of29.My cat has been acting slow and tired, but I put that down tothe recent heat andhumidity.Your answer Correct answerto to30.It's amazing, Patty's dog has begun watching overthe baby like it was its ownpuppy!Your answer Correct answerover overPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.My neighbour, Mrs. Noyes, told me that a (31)burglartried to break into her houselast weekend. Can you believe that there was almost a (32)robberyneighbourhood Mrs. Noyes told me that this person approached her back door, broke the glass, and tried to open the door.However, before he could get the door open, he heard a low growl and heavy(33)panting. Apparently, that was all the warning he needed because the person ranaway! Mrs. Noyes still called the police who came right away to (34)investigatepolice told her that there was no (35)indicationthat the person would return. It wasprobably a random event. Still, they suggested that she install an alarm system if it would make her feel safer. Old-fashioned door locks like she has are usually (36)unreliableand can break easily.After Mrs. Noyes finished telling me the story of the unwelcome (37)intrusion, I askedher what it was that scared the man away. She laughed and said it was Charlie, her new(38)puppy! Just after she said this, a little dog came running out of her house,jumped into my arms with a (39)leap, and began to (40)lickmy face."This is Charlie," Mrs. Noyes laughed, "Cute little Charlie scared that man away! Isn't that funny"Your answer Correct answer(31) burglar burglar(32) robbery robbery(33) panting panting(34) investigate investigate(35) indication indication(36) unreliable unreliable(37) intrusion intrusion(38) puppy puppy(39) leap leap(40) lick lickPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.At the beginning of summer, Rebecca was both excited and nervous. She was excited because she was going to spend five weeks helping biologists from the university perform research on animal behaviour. However, she was also nervous because she would travel with the scientists to Central America, and she had never been that far from home before. She knew that this was an amazing opportunity, though, and tried not to let her nervousness take control.Rebecca was chosen from among many students who were all competing for a spot on the research team. Rebecca had the best grades and a reputation for being reliable in her work. She also demonstrated creative thinking and showed the most promise in the field of biology. All in all, she was a very talented young woman. Most of her classmates were jealous, but they all still wished her luck and eagerly anticipated many great stories after she returned home at the end of the summer.The first couple of weeks in the field, Rebecca was limited to assisting the scientists. Most of her time was spent categorizing data. It was not the most glamorous work in the world, but she learned a lot and asked many questions. The rest of the research team realized how valuable Rebecca was, and she started to get her own assignments. Bit by bit, she was assigned more work and, by the end of the summer, she became a full-fledged member of the team!The team was researching the behaviour of Central American mammals, particularly the relationship between predator and prey. Rebecca spent most of her time in the forest observing a family of sloths and trying to stay as quiet as possible. After a few days of this, she discovered that a naturalist's work is often very dirty and involves many long, hot hours where not much happens. It's easy to get very bored when you spend all day watching a sleeping animal.However, Rebecca took very detailed notes and did her best to impress the scientists. At the end of the summer, the entire team had magnificent things to say about Rebecca. They were so happy with her and her work that they asked her to return the following summer! She couldn't wait to tell her friends — they were sure to be even more jealous of her good fortune!41. This style of writing would best be described as _______.A. expositoryB. argumentativeC. narrativeD. descriptive42. Which of the following words best describes Rebecca's characterA. Unreliable.B. Capable.C. Fearless.D. Modest.43. Rebecca _______ received more important responsibilities in order to become a full memberof the research team.A. neverB. slowlyC. quicklyD. immediately44. Which paragraph describes the reality of scientific investigation as experienced by RebeccaA. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.45. What is meant by the phrase, "Rebecca was limited to assisting the scientists" (Para 3,Line 1)A. She couldn't do anything except help the scientists.B. She could do anything but help the scientists.C. She could do many things in addition to helping the scientists.D. She couldn't do anything but observe the scientists.。
1. Dogs share many of the same _______ as humans and can easily show emotion.A. attributesB. distributesC. tributesD. reattributes2. Compared to my pet frog, that horse seemed like a _______ animal.A. miniatureB. typicalC. giantD. short3. It might be hard to believe but some ants are _______ of carrying more than ten times their bodyweight!A. capableB. capabilityC. ableD. ability4. Over millions of years, animals on Earth _______ and adapted to many different environments.A. grewB. involvedC. developedD. evolved5. Polar bears are able to stay warm in such cold places because they have a thick _______ of fatbeneath their fur.A. layerB. coatC. sheetD. stack6. Many animals, like chipmunks, live underground in vast networks of _______ that they dig.A. holesB. tunnelsC. openingsD. caves7. Elephants are often called _______ animals because of their size, beauty, and elegance.A. enormousB. magnificentC. interestingD. compelling8. Scientists have been studying DNA for years but they've only _______ a fraction of theinformation it contains.A. coveredB. recoveredC. discoveredD. uncovered9. Charles Darwin suggested that humans and apes, such as chimpanzees, shared a similar_______ from a common ancestor.A. descentB. ascentC. descendentD. descendant10. There is a famous story about a lion that had a thorn stuck in its _______.A. handB. pawC. hoofD. flipper11. When he wants to go outside, my dog will _______ bark at the front door until someone opens it.A. unreliablyB. previouslyC. distractedlyD. repeatedly12. Penguins may look a little silly walking on land, but they _______ through water beautifully.A. leapB. glideC. squirmD. drape13. When a tiger shows its teeth, that's an _______ that it is about to attack.A. indicateB. indicativeC. indicationD. indicating14. Many fish swim with a gentle side-to-side _______ of the fins and tail.A. motionB. motiveC. motorD. motel15. I could see a subtle _______ of sadness on the face of my cat when I left for work this morning.A. clueB. motionC. hintD. gust16. Parrots have the ability to _______ the sounds they hear around them.A. produceB. reproduceC. pronounceD. mispronounce17. Some species of birds can fly for miles simply by gliding on a _______ of wind.A. breezeB. motionC. gustD. hint18. The sign said that the _______ age of Mildred, the zoo's oldest gorilla, is around 45.A. exactB. exactlyC. approximatelyD. approximate19. She divided the dog food _______ among all the puppies.A. eveningB. eventuallyC. evenD. evenly20. I wore a sweater and a jacket, but the cold wind still managed to _______ to my skin!A. uncoverB. filterC. penetrateD. navigateSection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.Your answer Correct answeron on22.Your answer Correct answerabout about23.Your answer Correct answerunder under24.Her research bringsYour answer Correct answerup up25. Learning about animals alive during the time of the dinosaurs is difficult, but scientists are, bitYour answer Correct answerby by26.to do so.Your answer Correct answeronto onto27.Your answer Correct answerup up28.Marilyn has so many pets that I find it hard to keep trackYour answer Correct answerof of29.humidity.Your answer Correct answerto to30.It's amazing, Patty's dog has begun watchingYour answer Correct answerover overPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.My neighbour, Mrs. Noyes, told me that a tried to break into her house lastweekend. Can you believe that there was almost a in our neighbourhood? Mrs. Noyes told me that this person approached her back door, broke the glass, and tried to open the door.However, before he could get the door open, he heard a low growl and heavyApparently, that was all the warning he needed because the person ran away! Mrs. Noyes still calledthe police who came right away tothat the person would return. It was probably a random event. Still, they suggested that she install an alarm system if it would make her feel safer. Old-fashioned door lockslike she has are usually and can break easily.After Mrs. Noyes finished telling me the story of the unwelcomewhat it was that scared the man away. She laughed and said it was Charlie, her newinto my arms with a my face."This is Charlie," Mrs. Noyes laughed, "Cute little Charlie scared that man away! Isn't that funny?"Your answer Correct answer(31) burglar burglar(32) robbery robbery(33) panting panting(34) investigate investigate(35) indication indication(36) unreliable unreliable(37) intrusion intrusion(38) puppy puppy(39) leap leap(40) lick lickPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.At the beginning of summer, Rebecca was both excited and nervous. She was excited because she was going to spend five weeks helping biologists from the university perform research on animal behaviour. However, she was also nervous because she would travel with the scientists to Central America, and she had never been that far from home before. She knew that this was an amazing opportunity, though, and tried not to let her nervousness take control.Rebecca was chosen from among many students who were all competing for a spot on the research team. Rebecca had the best grades and a reputation for being reliable in her work. She also demonstrated creative thinking and showed the most promise in the field of biology. All in all, she was a very talented young woman. Most of her classmates were jealous, but they all still wished her luck and eagerly anticipated many great stories after she returned home at the end of the summer.The first couple of weeks in the field, Rebecca was limited to assisting the scientists. Most of her time was spent categorizing data. It was not the most glamorous work in the world, but she learned a lot and asked many questions. The rest of the research team realized how valuable Rebecca was, and she started to get her own assignments. Bit by bit, she was assigned more work and, by the end of the summer, she became a full-fledged member of the team!The team was researching the behaviour of Central American mammals, particularly the relationship between predator and prey. Rebecca spent most of her time in the forest observing a family of sloths and trying to stay as quiet as possible. After a few days of this, she discovered that a naturalist's work is often very dirty and involves many long, hot hours where not much happens. It's easy to get very bored when you spend all day watching a sleeping animal.However, Rebecca took very detailed notes and did her best to impress the scientists. At the end of the summer, the entire team had magnificent things to say about Rebecca. They were so happy with her and her work that they asked her to return the following summer! She couldn't wait to tell her friends — they were sure to be even more jealous of her good fortune!41. This style of writing would best be described as _______.A. expositoryB. argumentativeC. narrativeD. descriptive42. Which of the following words best describes Rebecca's character?A. Unreliable.B. Capable.C. Fearless.D. Modest.43. Rebecca _______ received more important responsibilities in order to become a full member ofthe research team.A. neverB. slowlyC. quicklyD. immediately44. Which paragraph describes the reality of scientific investigation as experienced by Rebecca?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.45. What is meant by the phrase, "Rebecca was limited to assisting the scientists" (Para 3, Line 1)?A. She couldn't do anything except help the scientists.B. She could do anything but help the scientists.C. She could do many things in addition to helping the scientists.D. She couldn't do anything but observe the scientists.。