大学新视野英语读写(二)期末复习习题.docx

新视野大学英语（第二册）答案Unit OneSection AII Comprehension of The Text1.The attitude is that if one is not moving ahead, he is falling behind.2.Time is treated as if it were something almost real. People budget it, waste it, steal it, kill it, cut it, account for it; they also charge for it. They do this because time is a precious resource.3.Everyone is in a rush—often under pressure. In the writer‟s eyes, city people always appear to be hurrying to get where they are going, restlessly seeking attention in a store, or elbowing others as they try to complete their shopping.4.Don‟t take it personally. This is because people value time highly, and they resent someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain appropriate point.5.This is because Americans generally assess and enquire about their visitors professionally rather than socially. They start talking business very quickly. Time is always ticking in their inner ear.6.Americans produce a steady flow of labor-saving devices: they communicate rapidly through faxes, phone calls or emails rather than through personal contacts.7.The impersonality of electronic communication has little or no relation to the significance of the matter at hand.8.It is taken as a sign of skillfulness or being competent to solve a problem or fulfill a job with speed in the U.S.III Vocabulary1.Budgeted2.acute3.restless4. surroundingspetent6. assessing7.elbowed8.conductingIV．Filling the Blank1．behind 2 for 3.to 4. out 5.of 6.to 7.in 8.intoV Word Buildingmitment2.attraction3.appointment4.impression5.civilization6. composition7.confusion8.congratulation9.consideration 10..explanation11.acquisition 12.depressionVI1advisable 2desirable 3favorable 4considerable 5remarkable 6 preferable7 drinkable8.acceptableVII Structure1. much less do they take them out for dinner2.much less a big company3.much less carry it upstairs4.much less spoken to him5.much less ( to ) read a lot outside of itVIII.1.Having meals at home can cost as little as two or three dollars, whereas eating out at a restaurant is always more expensive2.We thought she was rather proud, whereas in fact she was just very shy3.We have never done anything for them, whereas they have done everything for us.4.Natalie prefers to stay for another week, whereas her husband prefers to leave immediately.5.Some highly praise him, whereas others put him down severelyIX Translation Chinese to English1.In the eyes of some people, Picasso‟s paintings would seem rather foolish2.The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.3.The man told his wife to keep the medicine on the top shelf so that it would be beyond the children‟s reach.4.Happiness doesn't always go with money5.That car has given me nothing but trouble ever since I bought it.X Translation English to Chinese1.这种态度的结果是，全国人民都投身到研究、实验和探索中去了。

新视野大学英语第二版读写教程2课后复习资料-CAL-FENGHAI.-(YICAI)-Company One1单选题Unit1wyers charge such high fees,butthey never seem to be short of clients.2.It is a matter of convention that malebusinesspeople usually wear suits onformal occasions.3.These people are very efficient ,veryorganized and excellent time managers.4.Julian says he hopes to get a job andfind a way to obtain a collegeeducation.5.Having studied business at college andknowing two foreign languags ,mysecretary is perfectly competent forher job.6.The leading economists of the countryhave been assessing the influence ofthe current crisis upon its economy. 7.The general public did not haveconfidence that the governmentwould be able to fulfill this difficult job.8.The company is conducting a survey tofind out local reaction to their recentlypromoted product.9.The rain was heavy and consequentlythe land was flooded.10.The discovery of the oilfield is of greatsignificance to the economy in thisregion.Unit21.I would like to find a job in a promisingcompany after I graduate.2.The mo ther couldn’t help laughing ather little boy’s amusing appearance. 3.The tall man lowered his head so thathe could enter the room.4.Though the plan didn’t work well,hepersisted in following it.5.Should it be a failure,as many expertspredict,it would rank as one of theworst man-made disasters.6.Don’t swear at others in any situationno matter how angry you are.7.It is really unfair that she didn’t getpromoted just because of her skincolor.8.She was very glad to see the presenceof many old friends at her birthdayparty.9.Why are you frowning all timeTry tolook happy.10.I cannot tell the exact number,approximately 100 students will bepresented with medals as recognitionof their excellence.Unit31.I firmly believe that this agreementwill be for our mutual benefit.2.People have bought these under theillusion that their value would justkeep on rising.3.The project has been canceled by thelocal government for lack of publicresources.4.The clerk must have overlooked yourname,because he said you weren’there.5.The speaker said something about theactors and then proceeded to talkabout the film.6.Differences of opinion are often themost difficult problem to resolve .7.When he looked for a job,Johnstrongly felt that there was awidespread prejudice against menover forty.8.Children should be encouraged toreach a compromise between whatthey want and what others want.9.The discovery seems to confirm thatpeople lived here over 10,000 yearsago.10.The book was first published in 1994and was subsequently translated intofifteen languages.Unit 41.The management forbid their workersfrom accepting tips from customers.2.The picture is identical to the one inthe Museum of Modern Art in NewYork.3.If you have no obiection ,I would liketo ask your daughter to marry me.4.Hearing his comforting words,Ifelt awave of warmth inside me andcouldn’t help crying.5.After the party ,the mother neededsome volunteers to heip with thewashing-up in the kitchen.6.The factory has now earned a largeamount of foreign money,becausethere has been an increase in overseastrade during the past few years.7.At the press conference he declined tocomment on the company’s difficultiesand only answered questions aboutsuccesses.8.The university resisted pressure toclose one of its departments.9.We don’t se rve anything fancy,justplain ,ordinary food.10.Thanks to the great efforts made bythe police ,crime has been on thedecrease in the past few years.Unit 51.After a while as an ambulancedriver,you get hardened to what yousee at accidents.2.My sole object was to get shelter fromthe snow,to get myself covered andwarm.3.If we talk all the factors intoaccount ,his chances of wining theelection were slim.4.It will only weaken his position if hecontinues to stick to his strange ideas.5.Literally thousands of people watchedthe football game.6.The most noticeable change was in myyounger brother,who had grown quitea bit and was now a third-grader.7.I am supposed to be resting andrelaxing,but it is just a whole bunch ofdifferent things that have happened.8.Day and night Martin could not draghis mind from the failure he hadsuffered.9.I would be grateful if you would mailthis package for me.10.The young man was hooked on heroinand lost his job and his wife.Unit 61.After two days of questioning by thepolice ,the criminal finally confessed.2.It is a very popular play ,and it wouldbe wise to reserve seats in advance.3.He was an enthusiastic amateur writerfor many years before he turnedprofessional.4.The actor’s performance in Hamlet hasbeen impressive.5.Where upemployment and crime ratesare high,it can be assumed that thelatter is due to the former.6. A good photograph can often conveyfar more than words.7.Although you have graduated fromuniversity ,a bachelor’s degree inEnglish does not qualify you teachEnglish.8.The young girl is refined in hermanners and she always eats cakeswith a little fork.9.I have a packed timetable thisweek .could you substitute for me atthe meeting at the head office?10.11.The new project is expected to startearly next years ,it has won theapproval of the board.Unit 71.Cool foresight and a quick mindenabled him to react swiftly in anemergency.2.You seem awfully tense –why don’tyou have a drink and try to relax.3.The doctor recommended that heshould stay a few more days in thehospital.4.The crisis had a destructive effect onthe economy.5.The program can only be successful ifthe students perceive training ssimportant.6.The emphasis was to be laid mainly onthe traffic in inner city areas.7.Looking at the old photos of hismother stirred feelings within him thathad been quiet for many years.8.This is an important matter ,so wemust give it priority over all otherbusiness.9.She attributed her broken marriage toher husband’s short temper.10.The activities are designed tostimulate classroom discussions.Unit 81.He is always ready to render help toothers,so he is the most respectableperson in the neighborhood.22.He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prizefor his contribution to world peace. 3.Interet games have proved verypopular with young people.4.Peking University and TsinghuaUniversity are the two most importanteducational institutions in China.5.Bill enrolled in a four-year teachertraining program.6.With foreigners and tourists comingfrom all over the world ,New York isone of the most culturally diversecities in the world.7.By the late 1950s ,scientists hadalready accumulated enoughinformation to show a clear linkbetween smoking and cancer.8. A tiny baby soon learns to distinguishits mother’s face from other adults’faces.9.How puzzling !the male student whoseldom attends class has got thehighest mark this time.10.It is very important to confine yourspeech to the subject.翻译题（汉译英）Unit 11.她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。

1-2022年度第二学期大学英语2(新视野读写)期末考核A卷一、听力(20分)第一节(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How long does it take the speakers to go to London by train?A. 1 hour.B. 2 hours.C. 3 hours.2. What will the man do?A. Make tea.B. Have a cup of tea.C. Boil more water.3. What will the woman probably do? w W w . x K b 1.c o MA.Catch a train.B. See the man off.C.Go shopping.4. What will the woman do?A. Look for the keys to the house.B. Go to work.C. Have an interview.5. Why does the man want to take a picture of the woman’s son ?A. He is working for a newspaper.B. He is taking photos for a book.C. The woman’s son is very lovely.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

新视野英语教程ii（读写教程）课后练习答案新视野英语教程第⼆册课后习题答案Unit 1 Key to ExercisesSection AReading out1. peace2. but3. Even so4. by5. taking6. inGetting the Message1. Downey, California; 19532. the building was damaged in an earthquake and the restaurant is losing money3. they have good memories of that old McDonald’s4. rewrite the history5. tell the story of the first McDonald’s and show different attitudes of different people towards the restaurant Using the Right Word1. location b. denied 3. amount 4. damage 5. claim 6. actually 7. inspecting8. structuresWorking with Expressions1. in2. with3. of4. from5. down6. away7. with8. downFocusing on Sentences StructureA1. There is no room for four people on the back seat of the car.2. There is room for 50 people in this restaurant.1. He raised the radio close to his car. Even so, he could not hear anything at all.2. The team was defeated again yesterday. Even so, there is still hope to win in the final round.3. The man had not received any formal education, but even so, he became a famous writer. TranslatingA1. The house was on fire and the people inside were in danger of losing their lives.2. He cannot afford to buy such a fine house.3. Although this idea may sound strange, it does make sense.4. John seems (to be )a nice person. Even so, I don’t trust him.B1. 虽说第⼀家麦当劳餐馆只售汉堡包和薯条，它还是成了⼀种⽂化象征．2. 这些⼈想到餐馆连同他们美好的回忆⼀起被摧毁，感到⾮常愤怒．3. 他们在利⽤那次地震作借⼝．4. 有⼈认为麦当劳想关闭这家餐馆的真正原因与⾦钱⽆关．Basic Writing Skills1. are2. go3. is4. is5. needs6. was7. were8. areSection B1. B2. C3. C4. D5. BUsing the Right Word1. purchasing2. critical3. defeat8. uniformWorking with Expressions1. at2. out3. to4. out5. against6. on7. to8. inSection CA1). Mr. and Mrs. Zhang Hua’s 2). dinner 3). Friday 4). 18th 5). January6). 7:007). pm 8). Suite 402, No. 120 Jianguo Road (W)B1) We take pleasure in inviting you to2) from 12 to 15 October, 20053) newly designed samples4) will be on exhibition5) please inform us of your date of arrivalC1) the honor of your presence2) a reception in White Cloud guest House3) the 9th September, 2005,4) 7:00 to 8:00 pmUnit 2 Key to ExercisesSection AReading out1. lasts2. importantGetting the Message1. C2. C3. B4. A5. DUsing the Right Word1. furniture2. appear3. advertisement4. desire5. foolish6. creates7. economy8. additionalWorking with Expressions1. in2. to3. about4. towards5. at6. in7. for8. toFocusing on Sentence StructureA.1. Children like it because it is more than just a simple toy.2. More than just your life will be affected ; it is the whole group.3. She can more than just sing well; she is also a good dancer. B1. It appears that you’ll be the only boy at the party.A1. If he start s talking about the past, you’ll never get away from him.2. There is a tendency for job losses to rise in the winter.3. Because of my frequent demands, father finally agreed to go to Australia with me.4. He sold his shop and opened a new one to make more money.B1.迅速变化的不仅仅只是⼀年流⾏⽽第⼆年就过时的服饰和发型，⽽是整个⽣活⽅式．2.⽐如，1981年，⼀位名不见经传的⽼夫⼈出现在⼀个电视⼴告中，她看着⼀只很⼩的汉堡包，⼤声抱怨说：“⽜⾁呢”3.尽管时装设计师影响时装潮流为的是赚钱，但是这种赚钱的欲望并不能解释其他⽅⾯的时尚，例如语⾔。

新视野大学英语第二册复习题（一）90题新视野第二册复习题+答案Ⅰ. Vocabulary1. There is a(n) ______ lack of water in the northern part of the country, because there has been almost no rain since last February.A. accurateB. cuteC. intenseD. acute2. He cannot go without wine even for one day; he is a complete slave ______ drink.A. forB. toC. inD. on3. Have you read a newspaper report probing ______ the activities of drug dealers?A. intoB. fromC. byD. with4. She invented a _____ that automatically closes windows when it rains.A. adviceB. deriveC. superviseD. device5. It is difficult to _____ the importance of the decision.A. assessB. accessC. judgeD. identify6. He felt that in time, the severe misery of the working people would result _____ revolution.A. inB. onC. fromD. of7. From then on, I was committed ______ losing the weight and getting into shape.A. toB. inC. onD. at8. He ran ______ twice from his boarding school because he could n’t put up with being limited in an institution.A. inB. overC. awayD. down9. Bicycling is a good exercise; ______, it doesn’t pollute the air.A. howeverB. thereforeC. moreoverD. though10. The judge at first thought the man was a thief, but after he heard all about him he _____ his opinion and said that he wasnot guilty.A. reservedB. revivedC. reversedD. received11. Parents and educators have _____ ideas on how to bring up children.A. reverseB. reserveC. diverseD. device12. Those foreigners enjoy making ______ friendly contacts with the Chinese people.A. extensiv eB. extendC. expandD. expansive13. Every man has the right to live where he wants to regardless _____ the color of his skin.A. withB. atC. fromD. of14. Recent events will make a significant impact ______ government policy.A. toB. inC. withD. on15. The editor told them that if they could cut the story _____more than one third, he would take it.A. inB. offC. downD. across16. The river was so ______ with waste from the chemical plant that people can not swim in it.A. containedB. terminatedC. intimidatedD. contaminated17. Upon arriving in New York he converted all his pounds ______ dollars.A. forB. intoC. withD. from18. Mary wants to go to the United States by herself for the holiday, but her parents frown ______ this idea.A. inB. onC. toD. by19. We made plans for a visit, but _____ difficulties with the car prevented it.A. consequentB. followingC. subsequentD. successive20. We hoped to be able to move into our new house at theend of the month, but things did not work _____ as we had expected.A. forB. ou tC. inD. on21. Why didn’t you give your mind to it and manage to cure her _____?A. somewhatB. somewhereC. somehowD. someway22. _____ your letter, I am very pleased to inform you that your plans are quite acceptable to us.A. ConcerningB. ConcernC. RegardedD. Regard23. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _____a good answer.A. put up withB. came up withC. kept up withD. went up with24. Their religion encouraged them to _____ their faith.A. acclaimB. claimC. declaimD. proclaim25. After everyone was seated, the chairman ______ toannounce his plan.A. producedB. precededC. proceededD. succeeded26. Children should be encouraged to reach a ______ between what they want and what others want.A. promiseB. compromiseC. composeD. consist27. The man and his friend were supportive ______ one another at that critical moment.A. inB. onC. atD. of28. The news soon spread _____ that the examination results were ready.A. abroadB. aboardC. boardD. broad29. This _____ shows that John Williams has completed the school-work of the eighth grade.A. identityB. certificateC. degreeD. diploma30. In the evenings we smoked and talked and never dreamt_____ going out except for exercises.A. withB. toC. ofD. at31. Jean felt unable to cope _____ driving in heavy traffic after her accident.A. upB. atC. ofD. with32. Since Bob fell ill, the family has had to live ______ what his wife earns.A. inB. awayC. onD. out33. If no one has any ______, I’ll declare the meeting closed.A. objectB. subjectC. objectionD. subjection34. The girl found it difficult to ______ to new customs when she first came to Shanghai.A. adaptB. adoptC. changeD. shift35. She called her parents just to tell them that she had become ______ to life at the university.A. accumulatedB. accustomedC. absorbedD. changed36. Don’t ______ too much work at once, or you will make yourself too tired.A. turn onB. turn inC. take inD. take on37. The fashion model had a very _____ figure.A. slimB. skimC. thinD. small38. Lack of food ______ his strength.A. weakB. weakeningC. weakenedD. weakness39. There are a lot of children starving ______ loveA. inB. onC. forD. at40. He has picked ______ some bad habits at that club.A. atB. outC. onD. up41. He was a cruel and ______ person; that was why all of them were afraid of him.A. insensitiveB. sensitiveC. sentimentalD. sensible42. He showed ______ in dealing with a defeated enemy.A. generousB. generosityC. generateD. generation43. Since your mother is often ill, remember to keep first-aid medicine kit close ______ hand.A. inB. atC. onD. with44. This advertisement is directed mainly ______ young people in their early twenties.A. inB. onC. fromD. at45. I was very ______ to John for his kindness.A. grateB. gratefulC. greatD. graceful46. His training ______ him as a teacher of English.A. qualifyB. qualityC. qualifiesD. quantity47. John and James are brothers. The former is a teacher, the ______ is an engineer.A. laterB. lateC. latterD. latest48. We have ______ our techniques considerably since the work began.A. refinedB. confinedC. definedD. redefined49. She was ill ______ ease with strangers.A. inB. withC. fromD. at50. They didn’t like bread, so we substituted rice ______ bread.A. forB. asC. withD. into51. The boy was turned ______ for th e job because he didn’t have any experience.A. outB. downC. overD. away52. The new project is expected to start early next year; it has won the ______ of the board.A. approva lB. approveC. disapproveD. prove53. Though you failed in this job interview, you should trust yourself. It’s sad that one lacks ______ in himself.A. beliefB. patienceC. respectD. confidence54. In order to improve people’s living standard, we should attach first importance ______ the development of the economy.A. onB. forC. toD. at55. The family has been faced with a _____ financial situation since the company went bankrupt last June.A. intenseB. intensiveC. extendD. tense56. Educators suggest that children should read books to ______ their imagination.A. simulateB. encourageC. accumulateD. stimulate57. The woman has made up her mind again to go on a diet to get rid of her ______ weight, thought she failed several times in the past.A. excessB. accessC. exceedD. success58. When the sun comes out the flowers ______ by opening wide.A. actB. reactC. interactD. active59. When he is asked the secrets of his success, he always attributes it _____ his hard work.A. inB. onC. toD. at60. We might cut the book ______ to a little over a hundred pages.A. awayB. outC. overD. down61. He talks to his best friends to find an ______ for his anger.A. outletB. entranceD. door62. I’m ______ your endless complaining.A. put up withB. caught up withC. fed up withD. kept up with63. After listening to the speaker for three hours the audience became ______.A. restB. unrestC. restfulD. restless64. It is important to ______ between right and wrong. You cannot follow others blindly.A. extinguishB. distinctC. differD. distinguish65. As a result of hard work over years, he ______ a fortune. He plans to spend all he has on the education of the blind.A. accumulatedB. stimulatedC. benefitedD. dominated66. Charles is fond ______ driving, so I’m happy just to be a passenger.A. inB. onC. to67. To be financially well ______, you need to work hard and spare no efforts to develop your career when young.A. awayB. offC. upD. out68. Put the medicine ______ children’s reach. It can be very dangerous.A. withinB. beyondC. withoutD. for69. We must see ______ it that all children are well taken care and all nurses have a strong sense of responsibility.A. toB. intoC. onD. onto70. The 12-year-old boy’s goal is to specialize ______ Western history in the future.A. onB. toC. inD. at71. I smiled a smile that was ______ to signify interest in this excursion.A. supposedB. imposedC. composedD. exposed72. It is unnecessary to worry a lot. In fact, things will get better in the long ______.A. distanceB. walkC. fieldD. run73. He wrote on such diverse subjects as the brain ______, research and development, and the economics of higher education.A. rainB. grainC. drainD. train74. In the 1950’s, India’s leaders voiced a very strong objection ______ the “brain drain” as its bes t students were moving to the West.A. atB. toC. onD. in75. The situation calls ______ prompt action.A. onB. inC. downD. for76. A second conclusion to be drawn from experience is the close connection between ______ expansion and economic development.A. exportB. transportC. deportD. report77. The World Trade Center was destroyed on September 11, 2001, when ______ took over two large airplanes and drove them into the buildings.A. terrorB. terroristsC. terrorismD. terrorize78. More than 10,000,000 permanent immigrants have been admitted legally ______ the United States since the 1960s.A. inB. withC. toD. on79. The company planned to introduce new technology ______ the expense of the existing workers.A. inB. atC. withD. on80. I only bought these shoes last week, and they’re falling ______ already.A. downB. awayC. outD. apart81. The doctor should be here soon. ______ the meantime, try to relax.A. AtB. OnC. InD. From82. Helicopters have come to be used mostly for ______ work and special situations requiring surprise or being quickly able to fly.A. pursueB. rescueC. dueD. cure83. Japan concluded with a separate surrender event with China on September 9, 1945 in Nanjing. With this last formal surrender, World War II came _____ an end.A. toB. onC. inD. at84. The authorities showed no signs of ______ to the terrorist’s demands.A. turning inB. breaking inC. calling inD. giving in85. Scientists say they are beginning to break ______ in the fight against cancer.A. outB. down C through D. apart86. Thieves had broken ______ while we were away on holidays.A. downB. inC. offD. out87. At first ______, Manhattan seems to be a city of high-rises, blinding lights and a crazy pace.A. glareB. stareC. graceD. glance88. They will fight to the end; they will never ______.A. surviveB. surrenderC. renderD. succeed89. The soldiers showed great joy and satisfaction after winning the final triumph ______ their enemies.A. overB. outC. fromD. of90. Channel 5 faces so many technical and financial difficulties that it will be lucky to get ______ the air at all.A. inB. atC. onD. from。

新视野大学英语读写教程第二册答案全（包括further reading部分）新视野大学英语读写教程第二册答案further reading第一单元：一N Y NG Y Y N N8 . your own group9. culture and history10. rural region二Y N N Y NG N Y8.genuine core values9.reality and be adult10. clear conscience第二单元：一NG Y Y N Y N N8.the city council9.at each other's throat10.deliver leaflets二N Y Y Y N N NG8.deprive him of9.capital offence10.reply upon themselves for第三单元：一N N N Y Y Y NG8.their leader and commander9. of a hawk10.endless warfare二Y N Y Y N N NG8.get a large fortune9.mysterious race10.none other than第四单元: 一Y N Y Y N NG N8.drowning and damage to property9.underdeveloped countries10.The spread of contagious diseases二. Y Y NG N N N Y8.clearly defined9.developing countries10.zoo conservation programs第五单元: 一Y N Y N NG Y N8.their host9.send someone gifts10.in black二Y Y NG N Y N Y8.the truth9.plain speaking10.our shortcomings第六单元：一N N Y N NG N Y8.the mass production9.the cocoa press10.1765二N Y N Y Y N NG8.still poor9.by all regions10.in Asia第七单元：一N N Y N NG Y Y8.one likes9.the most lasting pleasure10.a capacity二N N Y N NG Y N8.closer to the equator9.middle or eastern10.12 to 18 months第八单元：一Y Y Y N N NG N8.Eastern Europe9.psychological and social10.a low level二N Y N NG N Y Y8.the power of perseverance9.something that will10.accomplish their dreams第九单元：一Y N N Y N Y NG8.Tolerance9.the work and the cost10.keeping the connections strong二Y N Y Y N N NG8.one third9.glaciers and ice caps10.polluting water第十单元: 一Y Y N Y NG N Y8.unwelcome emailss and contact information10.economic gains二Y N N Y Y NG Y8.they have learned9.weakness and progress10.an honest and determined effort新视野大学英语（第二版）第二册Unit 1答案Unit 1Section AI Comprehension of The Text1. The attitude is that if one is not moving ahead he is falling behind.2. Time is treated as if it were something almost real. (People budget it, waste it, steal it, kill it, cut it, account for it; they also charge for it.) They do this because time is a precious resource.3. Everyone is in a rush — often under pressure. City people always appear to be hurrying to get where they are going, restlessly seeking attention in a store or elbowing others as they try to complete their shopping.4. Don’t take it personally. This is because people value time highly and they resent someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain appropriate point.5. New arrivals in America will miss opening exchanges, the ritual interaction that goes with a cup of coffee or tea and leisurely chats.6. Americans produce a steady flow of labor-saving devices. They communicate rapidly through faxes, phone calls or emails rather than through personal contacts.7. The impersonality of electronic communication has little or no relation to the significance of the matter at hand.8. It is taken as a sign of skillfulness or being competent to solve a problem or fulfill a job with speed in the U.S.V ocabularyIII1. charge2. convention3. efficient4. obtain5. competent6. assessing7. fulfill8. conducting consequently 10. significanceIV．1．behind 2. at 3. in 4. out 5. to 6.to 7. in 8. with 9. but 10.forV.1. L2. C3. D4. N5. O6.A7.E8.G9.I 10.KWord BuildingVI1. commitment2. attraction3. appointment4. impression5. civilization6. composition7. confusion8. congratulation9. consideration 10. explanation 11. acquisition 12. depressionVII.desirable favorable considerable acceptabledrinkable advisable remarkable preferable1. advisable2. desirable3. favorable4. considerable5. remarkable6. preferable7. drinkable8. acceptableStructureVIII1. much less can he write English articles2. much less can he manage a big company3. much less could he carry it upstairs4. much less have I spoken to him5. much less to read a lot outside of itIX1. Having meals at home can cost as little as two or three dollars, whereas eating out at a restaurant is always more expensive.2. We thought she was rather proud, whereas in fact she was just very shy.3. We have never done anything for them, whereas they have done so much for us.4. Natalie prefers to stay for another week, whereas her husband prefers to leave immediately.5. Some praise him highly, whereas others put him down severelyTranslationX.1. She wouldn’t take a drink, much less would she stay for dinner.2. He thought I was lying to him, whereas I was telling the truth.3. How do you account for the fact that you have been late every day this week?4. The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.5. Such measures are likely to result in the improvement of work efficiency.6. We have already poured a lot of time and energy into the project, so we have to carry on.XI1. 我认为他不会抢劫，更不用说暴力抢劫了。

Vocabulary and Structure Directions:1. I'd like to take__________ of this opportunity to thank all of you for your efforts.A. profitB. benefitC. occasionD. advantageCorrect answer: D2. In copying this paper, be careful not to leave__________ any words.A. outB. aloneC. offD. behindCorrect answer: A3. When doing the wash, it is important to _______ white and colored clothing.A. compareB. separateC. establishD. contrastCorrect answer: B4. We finally__________ an agreement after a lot of hard argument.A. reachedB. didC. arrivedD. droveCorrect answer: A5. It is desirable that the airplane ___________ as light as possible.A. isB. wereC. beD. had beenCorrect answer: C6. We came finally__________ the conclusion that she had been telling lies all the time. A. ofB. intoC. toD. atCorrect answer: C7. I am not used tospeaking _________ public.A. inB. atC. onD. toCorrect answer: A8. He didn't live up to__________ had been expectedof him.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. allCorrect answer: A9. She did not feel____________ going out, as shehad a slight headache.A. aboutB. likeC. afterD. forCorrect answer: B10. The price of gold roseagain, partly __________ newsabout the war.A. result inB. go withC. becauseD. due toCorrect answer: D11. Responsibilities____________ becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go throughCorrect answer: B12. If you __________ inyour payment for the house again,you may get thrown out.A. fall behindB. account forC. charged forD. come toCorrect answer: A13. The country has____________ too many wars inthe past few decades; its peopleare longing for peace so much.A. prevented fromB. resulted inC. gone throughD. gone withCorrect answer: C14. She wouldn't eventake a short rest there,____________ stay for the night.A. much moreB. much fewC. much lesserD. much lessCorrect answer: D15. The president has____________ his politicaladvisors over the slow pace ofeconomic change.A. prevented fromB. charged forC. accounted forD. clashed withCorrect answer: D16. Unless we get moremoney, we'll be ____________finishing this project.A. separated fromB. recovered fromC. prevented fromD. charged fromCorrect answer: C17. The painter livedmore than a decade in Europe,__________ he could be in closecontact with other cubists (立体派艺术家).A. whereB. in whichC. thatD. in thatCorrect answer: A18. _______ Tom is supposed to make an appointment with the dentist, he says he is too busy.A. HoweverB. WhoeverC. WheneverD. WhateverCorrect answer: C19. I won't make a_______ mistake next time.A. likeB. sameC. nearD. similarCorrect answer: D20. Life insurance (保险), _______ available only to young, healthy persons, can now be obtained for old people.A. beforeB. afterC. formerD. previouslyCorrect answer: D21. He _______ lives in the house where he was born.A. alreadyB. yetC. stillD. everCorrect answer: C22. "Are you going to the football game?""No. The tickets are _______ expensive for me."A. very muchB. so muchC. far tooD. highlyCorrect answer: C23. "For tonight's homework, do pages forty and forty-one in the workbook." "Professor Hones, I think that is _______ work."A. far too muchB. much the moreC. too hardD. the hardestCorrect answer: A24. The officials in the_______ at the London HeathrowAirport were very polite.A. CustomB. CustomsC. customD. customsCorrect answer: B25. There _______ a lot of_______ on the roads yesterday.A. was... trafficB. were... trafficsC. was... trafficsD. were... trafficCorrect answer: A26. England is an islandcountry. _______ consists ofthree big islands, and _______climate is generally wet andwindy.A. It... itsB. She... herC. He (i)D. She... itsCorrect answer: A27. That man looksfamiliar to me. He reminds me_______ Dr. Richards.A. toB. onC. forD. ofCorrect answer: D28. It seems very difficult_______.A. to stop the child to cryB. protecting the child fromcryingC. to keep the child from cryingD. holding the child's cryingCorrect answer: C29. He thought he couldtalk Mr. Robinson _______ buyingsome expensive equipment.A. toB. aboutC. intoD. onCorrect answer: C30. When Laura finallyarrived she apologized _______so late.A. for to comeB. that she was comingC. for comingD. to comeCorrect answer: C31. When people admire his________ achievements, theyseldom think of the frustration hehas experienced.A. singleB. singularC. smallD. easyCorrect answer: B32. Everyone is amazed at the_________ growth of this city; ithas been so different from what itwas five years ago.A. explosiveB. expandingC. expensiveD. excessiveCorrect answer: A33. Jack is a strong __________,but you could beat him if youperform at your highest level.A. opponentB. partnerC. friendD. mateCorrect answer: A34. Though he didn't answermy questions quickly, the look onhis face ___________ that he wassatisfied with me.A. indicatedB. inputC. increasedD. interactedCorrect answer: A35. Having lost his job and his family, Jerry felt himself__________ by anger and sadness.A. experiencedB. overcomeC. experienceD. overcameCorrect answer: B36. In the geography class, the teacher explained wind and water might cause soil ____________.A. pollutionB. excellenceC. explosionD. erosionCorrect answer: D37. The __________ of this recipe (烹饪法) was made public one year after it was put into the market.A. formulaB. formC. flavorD. frownCorrect answer: A38. Lots of birds were flying among the trees branches. What a(n) ___________ view!A. explosiveB. amusedC. amazingD. terrifiedCorrect answer: C39. The woman with golden hair was taken away by the security guards on __________ of being a criminal.A. suspectB. suspicionC. doubtD. beliefCorrect answer: B40. We will spare no efforts toprovide more ___________products to our customers.A. competitiveB. competingC. competedD. competitionCorrect answer: A41. Having been on the____________ for the wholemonth, the criminal decided toturn himself in to the police.A. escapedB. caughtC. wayD. runCorrect answer: D42. The man with____________ strength could lifta heavy rock without anydifficulty.A. powerfulB. strongC. intelligentD. phenomenalCorrect answer: D43. Seeing that the last bus wasleaving, he made a ____________for it while shouting "Wait!Wait!"A. driveB. dashC. raceD. relayCorrect answer: B44. We all ___________violence against women, old andyoung.A. unfairB. againstC. condemnD. persistCorrect answer: C45. There is no ____________that he was once a thief. But itdoesn't mean you can alwaysregard him as a thief.A. denyB. deniedC. deniesD. denyingCorrect answer: D46. Hearing a _____________noise in the backyard, Pamelawent there to have a look.A. crackingB. crackC. crackedD. crackerCorrect answer: A47. If we carry out our planwith _____________, we willsurely achieve our goal sooner orlater.A. conditionsB. determinationC. competitionD. frownsCorrect answer: B48. Some of the passengersescaped serious ____________ inthe traffic accident.A. enquiryB. woundC. inquiryD. injuryCorrect answer: D49. Having ___________ thebear in the woods for one week,the man was almost out of food.A. caughtB. shotC. trailedD. seekingCorrect answer: C50. Jessica ____________ herfather on the knee and asked himnot to worry about his health.A. pattedB. struckC. strokedD. pacedCorrect answer: A51. I was surprised to see the little girl play the piano so skillfully; she must have a(n)___________ future in music.A. promisedB. processedC. promisingD. processingCorrect answer: C52. Sherry is a member of a(n) ___________ dramatic club. She goes there after work for practice twice a week.A. gratefulB. amusingC. assertiveD. amateurCorrect answer: D53. With the price___________, the fruits are selling much better now.A. loweringB. is loweredC. having been loweredD. is being loweredCorrect answer: C54. Our university celebrated its 100th ___________ the year before last.A. anniversaryB. birthdayC. yearD. birthCorrect answer: A55. Jane sometimes complains that her husband is not___________ enough. He never thinks of buying her any gift on special days.A. acceptableB. romanticC. assertiveD. restlessCorrect answer: B56. If you are always____________ to others' troubles, you won't get any help whenever you are in trouble yourself. A. indifferentB. regretfulC. romanticD. phenomenalCorrect answer: A57. Having walked in the hotsun for most of the day withoutany water, the man felt____________.A. fatiguingB. having fatiguedC. fatiguedD. to have fatiguedCorrect answer: C58. After a(n) ___________ risein prices of daily purchases,people feel that money is tight.A. acceptableB. expensiveC. massiveD. explosionCorrect answer: C59. They took a taxi to meetyou at the hotel just now, so theywill arrive ____________ half anhour later if there is no traffic onthe way.A. hardlyB. approximatelyC. instantlyD. latelyCorrect answer: B60. The ____________ armywas commanded by a generalwho had always been dissatisfiedwith the king.A. romanticB. determiningC. rebelliousD. competitiveCorrect answer: C61. First of all, I would like toexpress my ___________ to myparents, who have cared aboutme all the time.A. satisfactionB. regretC. attitudeD. gratitudeCorrect answer: D62. The athlete refused toaccept the silver medal,____________ that the judgmentwas unfair.A. assertingB. to assertC. having been assertedD. being assertingCorrect answer: A63. Laura lost her patiencefinally and asked her mother tostop ____________ .A. to make a fussB. fussingC. to fussD. fussing upCorrect answer: B64. Do you know who thechairperson of the conferencenow in ____________ is?A. runningB. endingC. sessionD. meetingCorrect answer: C65. The stepmother was kind toher own daughters but cruel toCinderella. But the poor girl coulddo nothing about the____________ treatment.A. fairB. difficultC. unfairD. indifferentCorrect answer: C66. Admired by people in manynations, Mr. Zhou Enlai is___________ among the world'sgreatest leaders.A. regardedB. consideredC. believedD. rankedCorrect answer: D67. If the bad weather___________, the farmers will suffer great loss this year.A. persistsB. insistsC. purchasesD. exploresCorrect answer: A68. The young man gave a speech with great ___________ and moved all those who were present.A. directionB. passionC. indifferenceD. regretCorrect answer: B69. After the little girl lost her parents in the traffic accident, she kept __________ all the time and never smiled again.A. frowningB. to frownC. frownedD. having frownedCorrect answer: A70. A(n) ____________ of anger drove him almost mad and then he really did something stupid.A. burstB. outburstC. occasionD. outputCorrect answer: B71. A dancer has to practice hundreds of times to achieve ___________ in performance.A. successfullyB. excellenceC. amazinglyD. highCorrect answer: B72. A strong ___________ between state and church is an interesting phenomenon in this nation. A. fightB. bondC. breakD. opposeCorrect answer: B73. ___________ theeffects of inflation (通货膨胀),the government has announcedsome new policies.A. To counterB. CountingC. Having counteredD. To be counteredCorrect answer: A74. The football matchhad to be _________ owing to(由于) the bad weather.A. cancelledB. advancedC. arrangedD. heldCorrect answer: A75. The starter (赛跑发令员) gave the ________ for therace to begin.A. adviceB. signalC. glowD. attentionCorrect answer: B76. This lovely old townhas a _________ you couldn'tfind in a big city.A. conditionB. standardC. situationD. charmCorrect answer: D77. They were under the_________ that the company wasdoing well, but in fact it was inserious trouble.A. conclusionB. expressionC. enjoymentD. illusionCorrect answer: D78. I didn't know what todo, but then an idea suddenly________ to me.A. appearedB. happenedC. occurredD. emergedCorrect answer: C79. Pipes made of plasticare now widely used in buildingas they are light and do notbecome _________ in water.A. ripeB. instantC. rottenD. matureCorrect answer: C80. We watched the plane_________ behind the clouds.A. disappearingB. disappearedC. divingD. divedCorrect answer: A81. The United NationsConference on GlobalEnvironment, which took placeearlier this year in Vienna, was avery ________ meeting.A. productiveB. communicativeC. aggressiveD. protectiveCorrect answer: A82. The local governmenttried its best to ensure each of itscitizens a _________ supply offood at regular intervals (时间间隔).A. consistentB. continualC. continuousD. numerousCorrect answer: A83. It was difficult toguess what her ________ to thenews would be.A. reactionB. excitementC. impressionD. opinionCorrect answer: A84. There have been many ___________ in their marriage but they still love each other.A. ups and downsB. from head to toeC. time and againD. over and overCorrect answer: A85. The father advised her to avoid the mistake made by many couples of marrying for the wrong reasons ________ he found the young man charming and intelligent.A. as thoughB. even thoughC. because ofD. due toCorrect answer: B86. She _________ a new idea for increasing sales.A. came up withB. came up atC. came byD. came forCorrect answer: A87. The rain stopped and the sun __________ to shine.A. came downB. came outC. came offD. came onCorrect answer: B88. After several days of heavy rain the roof __________ with a loud noise, crashing (坠落) onto the ground.A. came outB. came downC. came onD. came atCorrect answer: B89. The boy __________the dog with a thick stick but thedog did not yield.A. came atB. came withC. won overD. won atCorrect answer: A90. The lawyer__________ the jury (陪审团) byhis moving defense.A. won atB. won overC. came atD. came downCorrect answer: B91. The government willhave to work hard to __________the confidence of the peopleafter the terrible event.A. win backB. win throughC. come up withD. come atCorrect answer: A92. Sally has made acomplete _______ influenza (流行性感冒).A. pass byB. decision againstC. recovery fromD. care ofCorrect answer: C93. He does his workcarefully but he is terribly_______ it.A. careful aboutB. good atC. slow atD. interested inCorrect answer: C94. A teacher shouldalways be thoughtful _______what's best for his pupils.A. inB. byC. ofD. atCorrect answer: C95. On hearing the badnews, she was _______ anddidn't know what to do.A. on her guardB. without a clueC. over her headD. in her timeCorrect answer: B96. To increase ourworking efficiency, it is necessaryto _______ every moment wehave.A. include inB. keep fromC. take advantage ofD. look up toCorrect answer: C97. My parents are notinterested in modern music. Theyare _______.A. before the dateB. behind the timesC. after the fashionD. against the tides (潮流)Correct answer: B98. She has nothing to dowith the murder case. She is not_______ it.A. concerned withB. related inC. involved inD. concerned inCorrect answer: C99. I _______ Alice, whowas on her way to see how I wasgetting along.A. came up withB. got out ofC. ran overD. ran intoCorrect answer: D100. S he invited 500 people__________ her beautiful ship.A. abroadB. aboardC. boardD. broadCorrect answer: B101. T he train's about to leave. All __________!A. aboardB. onC. offD. abroadCorrect answer: A102. H ouston experienced a__________ growth after the war.A. broadB. mechanicalC. wideD. spectacularCorrect answer: D103. T here were several wet__________ on the wall.A. partsB. decreasesC. patchesD. decksCorrect answer: C104. T he aircraft vanished without __________.A. traceB. troubleC. destinationD. productCorrect answer: A105. A nne __________ from outside her home last Wednesday.A. appearedB. vanishedC. lostD. enteredCorrect answer: B106. S he couldn't __________ laughing at him in those clothes. A. declineB. rejectC. refuseD. resistCorrect answer: D107. I want you to succeedwithout __________ and firmlybelieve that you will succeed ifyou try hard enough.A. failingB. failedC. failD. failureCorrect answer: C108. I don't know who on__________ stole the diamondlast night.A. worldB. earthC. floorD. groundCorrect answer: B109. H e __________ for militaryservice against the wishes of hisparents.A. volunteeredB. fanciedC. enteredD. imaginedCorrect answer: A110. I was __________ thanangry when I saw how they'druined the landscape.A. muchB. littleC. moreD. lessCorrect answer: C111. I expected a bigger payment,but I suppose you have to be__________ for small mercies.A. pleasantB. thankingC. gratitudeD. thankfulCorrect answer: D112. T he weakening housingmarket continued to take its__________ on the industry.A. tollB. profitC. insuranceD. securityCorrect answer: A113. T he survivors __________to a floating tree in hopes ofrescue.A. tiedB. seizedC. claimedD. clungCorrect answer: D114. T he student's first attemptat writing a play was a far__________ from the work ofShakespeare.A. awayB. wayC. cryD. distanceCorrect answer: C115. A fter she became a lawyer,she decided to ___________criminal law.A. workB. practiceC. devoteD. dealCorrect answer: B116. M r. Edward was not in, sohis brother acted as _______ atthe party.A. actorB. guestC. hostD. dancerCorrect answer: C117. ________ students oftenfind it difficult to live in China atfirst.A. OutsideB. OverseasC. NationalD. AbroadCorrect answer: B118. H is company promised to pay for his health _______ in addition to other benefits.A. examinationB. serviceC. checkD. insuranceCorrect answer: D119. S he is very nice, but because she has a ________ way of speaking, she is slow in making friends.A. forbidB. forbiddingC. forbadeD. forbiddenCorrect answer: B120. A s so many overseas business people have come to start and build new businesses, the place looks much more_________ than it did a few years ago.A. propertiedB. tediousC. prosperousD. unremarkableCorrect answer: C121. T he girl has made up her mind to go abroad with her boyfriend despite her parents'_________.A. agreementB. allowingC. lettingD. objectionCorrect answer: D122. M y bag looks __________ to Mary's, so I often take hers by mistake.A. the sameB. identicalC. differentD. likeCorrect answer: B 123. I don't have courage to tellhim the bad news to his face, so Ihave to do it in a(n)____________ way.A. directB. strangeC. indirectD. braveCorrect answer: C124. I can hardly believe my eyes.This ___________ man is actuallya scientist who once won theNobel Prize.A. remarkableB. unusualC. magnificentD. unremarkableCorrect answer: D125. S he bought a blue andyellow hat to __________ hernew blue dress.A. matchB. shadeC. combineD. marryCorrect answer: A126. W hen workers areorganized and united, managersfind it hard to lay them_____________.A. offB. asideC. outD. downCorrect answer: A127. I n case of emergency,please ___________ the orders ofthe ship staff.A. postB. transferC. confirmD. obeyCorrect answer: D128. P eople at the store will_________ your TV set withoutcharge because it is so new.A. bringB. buyC. repairD. returnCorrect answer: C129. A completely new situationis likely to __________ when theage for leaving school is raised to16.A. affectB. riseC. ariseD. happenCorrect answer: C130. T his ticket ____________you to a free meal in our newrestaurant.A. givesB. grantsC. entitlesD. creditsCorrect answer: C131. S he _____________Christian when she was only ajunior middle school student.A. startedB. joinedC. becameD. happenedCorrect answer: C132. H e has failed me so manytimes that I no longer place any___________ in what hepromises.A. wishB. beliefC. creditD. trustCorrect answer: D133. A fter that they drove to theGuest House at ___________speed.A. topB. headC. wholeD. everyCorrect answer: A134. I t might be asked what theauthor's basic _______ were; then we could understand his works better.A. meaningB. intentionsC. educationsD. interestsCorrect answer: B135. T he gray building is where the workers live, and the white one is where the spare parts____________.A. are producingB. are producedC. producedD. being producedCorrect answer: B136. T he fifth-generation computers, with the ability to think for themselves, _______ and perfected now.A. developedB. are being developedC. have developedD. will have been developedCorrect answer: B137. U ntil then, his family_____________ from him for six months.A. didn't hearB. hasn't heardC. hasn't been hearingD. hadn't heardCorrect answer: D138. A lthough always on time himself, the professor was quite used __________ late for his lecture.A. to students to beB. to students beingC. for students to beD. for students beingCorrect answer: B139. H omework __________ on time will lead to better grades.A. doneB. be doneC. having doneD. having been doneCorrect answer: A140. G reat importance was laidon expanding education, withgirls as well as boys ___________to go to school.A. to be encouragedB. being encouragedC. been encouragedD. be encouragedCorrect answer: B141. _____________ he workshard, I don't mind when hefinishes the experiment.A. As soon asB. As long asC. As well asD. So far asCorrect answer: B142. P eople who want thetypist's job will be judged__________ how accurate andfast they are.A. in favor ofB. in terms ofC. in ways ofD. in spite ofCorrect answer: B143. T hinking someone is stupidis a far __________ from sayingso.A. traceB. soundC. voiceD. cryCorrect answer: D144. T he bicycle that Jim hastoday is a far __________ fromthe old one that he used to ride.A. awayB. distanceC. cryD. sightCorrect answer: C145. Y ou lose your head whenyou get upset and lose__________ of your actions.A. owningB. controlC. objectionD. eyesightCorrect answer: B146. I picked __________ amagazine that was lying on thetable.A. upB. atC. onD. byCorrect answer: A147. S he picked __________ astone and threw it at the window.A. onB. forC. upD. atCorrect answer: C148. T he general orders them allto be driven out at once, without__________.A. failureB. failC. failingD. failedCorrect answer: B149. M y roses grow well as long__________ they have justenough water and plenty of plantfood.A. asB. soC. sinceD. forCorrect answer: A150. A s __________ as you workhard and perform well,opportunities will be madeavailable to you as the companysucceeds and grows.A. bestB. mostC. muchD. longCorrect answer: D151. S hall we request the chairman __________ our suggestion again?A. to considerB. consideringC. considerD. consideredCorrect answer: A152. S ome say yes and others say no; I don't know __________ to follow.A. whetherB. whatC. whomD. howCorrect answer: C153. A n explosion is a sudden increase in amount __________.A. rapid burning causes itB. to be caused by rapid burningC. causing its burning to be rapidD. caused by rapid burningCorrect answer: D154. W e forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great _________.A. shelterB. crisisC. stressD. nervousnessCorrect answer: C155. H e never _________ to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.A. worriedB. noticedC. painedD. botheredCorrect answer: D156. S ince we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to __________ your voice.A. improveB. increaseC. raiseD. openCorrect answer: C157. T he price they offered formy old car was so low that I_________ it down.A. broughtB. turnedC. calledD. refusedCorrect answer: B158. T he noise of the traffic_________ Paul from his work.A. preventedB. distractedC. angeredD. upsetCorrect answer: B159. P eople appreciate_____________ with himbecause he has a good sense ofhumor.A. workingB. to have workedC. to workD. having workedCorrect answer: A160. I nquiries _____________the condition of the patients maybe made personally or bytelephone.A. revealingB. concerningC. affectingD. followingCorrect answer: B161. N obody knows how longand how seriously the shakinessof big businesses will _________down the economy.A. putB. settleC. dragD. knockCorrect answer: C162. I tried very hard topersuade him to join our groupbut I met with a flat_____________ .A. acceptB. agreeC. refusalD. declineCorrect answer: C163. O ur department _______courses in several foreignlanguages.A. acceptsB. considersC. offersD. takesCorrect answer: C164. S he had clearly no_____________ of doing anywork, although she was very wellpaid.A. tendencyB. foundationC. intentionD. belongingCorrect answer: C165. M any students found thebook _____________; it providedthem with a large amount ofinformation on the subject.A. informativeB. confusingC. distractingD. amusingCorrect answer: A166. I just managed to_____________ a quick breathbefore I was pulled under thewater by the passing boats.A. loadB. gainC. takeD. escapeCorrect answer: C167. T he government's strongaction demonstrated its_____________ to end therebellion.。

End of Term Test BPart I Listening Comprehension (24’)Section A (7’)Directions: Listen to the questions and decide on the best answers. The questions will be spoken twice.1. A) No, I didn’t. C) I’m not sure.B) Yes, of course. D) Maybe not.2. A) The color red. C) The lotus flower.B) The panda. D) The Great Wall.3. A) About three this year. C) At 4 pm.B) Not very well. D) I hope so.4. A) Two weeks ago.C) I don’t understand.B) It’s recharging. D) I bought it online.5. A) For shoes. C) It should be memorable.B) Mostly online.D) No, but I’d like to.6. A) At a bank. C) With my mother.B) Last year. D) To follow my dream.7. A) At their house. C) It was okay.B) Last week.D) I don’t think so.Section B (7’)Directions: Listen to the short conversations and decide on the best answers. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice.1. A) Her old books. C) Some old shoes.B) Her old clothes.D) Some old food.2. A) Change her cover letter. C) Update her résumé.B) Ask recruiters for feedback. D) Apply for more jobs.3. A) A smart alarm clock.C) A smart cooker.B) A smart watch. D) A smart refrigerator.4. A) A new watch.C) A new phone.B) A new car. D) A new jacket.5. A) Ill. C) Angry.B) Tired. D) Sad.6. A) Surf. C) Snowboard.B) Sing. D) Play the drums.7. A) A dairy free one. C) A low calorie one.B) A vegan one. D) A healthy one.Section C (5’)Directions: Listen to the short conversations and decide on the best answers. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice.Conversation 11. A) Because he saw it advertised online.B) Because his old one was broken.C) Because he kept being late for appointments.D) Because he saw it advertised on TV.2. A) She goes straight to the shops.B) She asks her friends for recommendations.C) She reads product reviews online.D) She watches advertisements online.Conversation 23. A) Having a birthday party for their mother.B) Buying their mother a smart phone.C) Cleaning their house for her.D) Buying their mother a robot vacuum cleaner.4. A) Because he thinks it will be difficult to operate.B) Because he thinks it will be too expensive.C) Because he thinks it will take up too much space.D) Because he thinks his mother doesn’t need it.5. A) She lives alone. C) She likes reading instruction manuals.B) She’s nearly 70 years old.D) She’s hurt her leg.Section D (5’)Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks. The passage will be read three times.Workplace trends are constantly changing, shaping the (1) _______ and interact with others. One trend is the rise of remote work. This allows employees to work from anywhere, and it means they can have some flexibility in their (2) _______. Another significant trend is employee well-being. Many companies now make (3) _______ health support for their employees a priority. In addition, diversity and inclusion have become crucial as organizations try to create more inclusive and equitable (4) _______. Finally, automation and artificial intelligence are also transforming workplaces and creating new (5) _______. Staying up-to-date with these trends can help individuals and businesses adapt to and succeed in today’s ever-changing work landscape.Part II Vocabulary & Structure (15’)Section A (10’)Directions: Choose the best item to complete each of the following sentences.1. E-books are great, but they will never ______ the place of printed books, in my opinion.A) make C) bringB) leave D) take2. This film will appeal _______ you if you like feel-good films with happy endings.A) to C) forB) with D) of3. With no qualifications or work experience, you’ll need to start from _______ zero.A) level C) floorB) ground D) base4. Listen, Sara. What it all boils _______ to, is how much you really want to work here.A) up C) overB) around D) down5. I’m going to spend the weekend in the garden. My flowers are _______ need of attention.A) in C) ofB) if D) over6. Compared _______ my last workplace, the atmosphere here is relaxed and informal.A) with C) overB) by D) for7. Would you mind keeping a(n) ______ on my luggage while I get myself a drink?A) foot C) legB) finger D) eye8. My boss is _______ me up the wall. She criticizes everything I do!A) driving C) kickingB) pushing D) pulling9. If you start doing more exercise and eating less sugar, you’re ______ to see a difference.A) guarantee C) surelyB) bound D) certainly10. We all like to dream big dreams, but all too ______ we take little action.A) often C) surelyB) sometimes D) rarelySection B (5’)Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in brackets.1. She’s well-qualified, but her salary is _______ (bare) enough to live on.2. We need to work together to develop a _______ (sustain) future for the next generation.3. Tim was late for his interview and _______ (consequence) didn’t get the job.4. I loved the letters Frank sent me—they were interesting and often _______ (humor) too.5. Jill wasn’t sure what Jose was _______ (imply), but she didn’t think she liked it.Part III Reading Comprehension (30’)Task 1 (5’)Directions: Read the following passage. Then choose the best answers to complete the exercises that follow.Food often reflects a community’s culture and heritage. Across the globe, culinary traditions showcase the significance of food as a symbol. Here are some of the things that food commonly symbolizes.Unity: In many cultures, food is a unifying force bringing families and friends together. From the shared feasts of Mediterranean countries to the rituals of Asian cuisine, the act of sharing a meal can strengthen relationships.Symbolism and festivals: Food plays a central role in cultural celebrations and religious festivals. For example, in India, the festival of Diwali is marked by the exchange of sweets. This symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. Similarly, the mooncakes of the Mid-Autumn Festival in China represent unity and family reunion.Well-being and health: In some cultures, specific foods hold symbolic meanings related to health and well-being. For instance, the Japanese Bento box reflects balance and mindfulness in its arrangement of various food groups. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the energetic properties of ingredients such as yin and yang.Identity and heritage: Food represents a country’s identity and heritage. Italian pasta, Indian curries, Mexican tacos—all of these dishes have become iconic representations of their respective cultures.Food really is a universal language, so let’s taste a world of diverse and meaningful experiences.1. According to the text, food is a symbol of unity because ________.A) friends usually like the same foodB) people enjoy trying different flavorsC) people work hard to produce itD) people come together to share it2. What type of food is exchanged at the Indian festival of Diwali?A) Fruit.B) Dumplings.C) Sweets.D) Cakes.3. How does the Japanese Bento box represent mindfulness?A) You are supposed to eat it slowly.B) It contains food which is very healthy.C) The way the different food is arranged.D) It is usually eaten in silence.4. Which national food is NOT mentioned in the text?A) Italian pizza.B) Mexican tacos.C) Indian curries.D) Chinese mooncakes.5. What is the best title for this article?A) Food Dos and Don’ts Around the WorldB) Healthy Eating Around the WorldC) The World’s Strangest FoodsD) The Meaning of Food Around the WorldTask 2 (3’)Directions: Read the following poster.Then choose the best answers to complete the exercises that follow.Join the Eco Club!Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making our planet a better place? Why not join the eco club and become part of a community dedicated to creating a sustainable future?Reasons to join:The chance to act: As a member of the eco club, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to environmental initiatives on campus and in the local community. Together we can make a real impact by organizing clean-ups, planting trees and raising awareness about conservation.Learning about the environment: By joining our club, you will gain knowledge about environmental issues and sustainable practices through workshops, guest lectures and field trips that will deepen your understanding of the challenges our planet faces.Build connections: The eco club will allow you to share your passion for the environment and to connect with fellow students, faculty members and professionals in the field. You will make friendships and access networking opportunities that can last a lifetime.Make a statement: Joining the eco club sends a powerful message that you care about the future of our planet. Stand out as an environmentally conscious individual and inspire others to follow you!Join the eco club today and let’s make a difference together! Find out more at .6. Who is the poster aimed at?A) Business people.B) College students.C) Teachers.D) The general public.7. Which of the following does the poster NOT give as a reason to join the club?A) You’ll make friends and be able to network.B) You’ll make an impact on the local community.C) You’ll be able to include it on your résumé.D) You’ll learn new things about the environment.8. According to this poster, what message will you send to others by joining the club?A) You care about the planet.B) You have extracurricular interests.C) You are hardworking and serious.D) You have strong leadership skills.Task 3 (5’)Directions: Read the following company introduction. Then complete the information by filling in the blanks (in no more than 3 words) in the table below.Nice & CoolWelcome to Nice & Cool, the company that specializes in making smart refrigerators.We are leading manufacturer dedicated to revolutionizing the way you store and preserve food. Our goal is to bring convenience and innovation right into your kitchen.At Nice & Cool, we understand the importance of keeping your food fresh and your drinks cool. That’s why we have combined advanced technology with great design to create smart refrigerators that go beyond traditional cooling appliances.Our products are equipped with intelligent features that make your life easier. Imagine being able to control your refrigerator from anywhere using your smartphone! Our smart refrigerators offer remote access, allowing you to adjust settings, monitor temperature and even receive notifications about food expiration dates!In addition, our smart refrigerators are equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and algorithms for optimized energy consumption, helping you save on electricity bills.Our dedicated team of engineers and designers work around the clock to ensure that our smart refrigerators meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. We are committed to delivering products that enhance your daily life and provide you with an enjoyable experience in the kitchen.Choose our company for smart refrigerators that combine innovation, convenience and sustainability. Join us in embracing the future of refrigeration technology!Task 4 (7’)Directions: Match the terms with their Chinese equivalents. A--------------------Catchy slogansB--------------------Conveying a messageC--------------------Targeted advertisingD--------------------BrandingE -------------------- Emotional appealF -------------------- Connecting with consumersG -------------------- Advertising campaignsH -------------------- Purchasing decisionsI--------------------Digital advertisingJ -------------------- Word of mouth advertisingK -------------------- Driving salesL -------------------- Advertising budgetsM -------------------- Celebrity endorsementN -------------------- Data-driven advertisingO -------------------- Compelling visualsP -------------------- Social-media platformsTask 5 (10’)Directions: Read the following letter. Then complete the answers that follow the questions in no more than 3 words.Hello Tanya,How are you? I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I have achieved my lifelong dream of being a chef! Last week I was offered a job in The Pink Oyster, one of the best seafood restaurants in the country. I know you want to be a chef too, so I thought I would write and share some advice—things I have learned along my own journey which may help you.First, take some time to think about which part of cooking makes you feel most excited. Whether it’s baking, grilling or experimenting with new flavors, find your niche and focus your efforts here. This will give you a clear direction and keep you motivated.Second, you should build a strong network within the professional community. Go to industry events, join relevant associations and connect with fellow chefs. Oh—and collaborate so you can learn from others.Finally, don’t get upset by failures, as they’re often the stepping stones to success! Learn from your mistakes, adapt and keep pushing forward. Remember, every great chef faces challenges on their journey.I’m always here to support and cheer you on! Feel free to reach out whenever you need a chat.Best wishes,Tom21. What is Tom’s exciting news?He has been offered a job as _________________________________.22. Why is Tom writing to Tanya?He wants to ____________________ related to things he has learned.23. What does Tom suggest Tanya do to get some direction in her career?She should decide what makes her _________________________ and focus on that.24. How can Tanya network with other chefs?By going to industry events and joining _________________________________.25. How should Tanya view failure?She should try to _________________________________ her mistakes.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (16’)Directions: Each of the four sentences is followed by three choices of suggested translation marked A, B and C. Make the best choice.1. If I had taken that job, we would have been able to keep the wolf from the door.A) 如果我接受了那份工作，我们就能够维持生计。

2021-2022年度第二学期大学英语2(新视野读写)期末考听力部分一、听录音，选出你所听到的选项。

（5分）（）1、A. traffic B. train C. tell（）2、A. taxi B. film C. ship（）3、A. street B. sled C. straight（）4、A. stop B. go C. wait（）5、A. next weekend B. today C. tomorrow二、听录音，选择恰当的答语。

（10分）（）1、A. You can take the No.15 busB. You can see the No.15 bus.C. Go straight and you can see the cinema.（）2、A. It’s the post officeB. It’s next to the post office.C. It’s next to the superma rket.（）3、A. No, it isn’t.B. No, there isn’t.C. Yes, there isn’t.（）4、A. You’re right.B. You’re welcome.C. see you.三、听录音，判断下列句子与你所听内容是（T）否（F）一致。

（10分）（）1、There is a new bookstore in my city.（）2、I’m going to the library on foot tomorrow.（）3、Turn right at the zoo.（）4、Mike is going to play basketball after school.（）5、Tina is going to Beijing with her mother.四、听对话并填空。

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