高级英语练习题含答案
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Lesson FiveLove is a FallacyI. Words explanation:1. fallacyA. religious beliefB. false beliefC. bankruptcyD. dropping2. incredulousA unbelieving B. increasingC. industriousD. unimproved3. scalpelA. a carpetB. a piece of breadC. a small, light knifeD. a rising market4. perspicaciousA. determinateB. flagitiousC. prestigiousD. discerning5.traumaA.emotional shockB.mental workC.the state of not having enoughD.a reinforced structure for observers6.shedA. take shelterB. prevent fromC. lose hairD. keep company with7.pedanticA.of a person who likes musicB.of a person who pays attention to unimportant newsC.of a person who stresses on sportsD.of a person who emphasizes trivial points of learning8.desistA. insist onB. ceaseC. heckleD. castrate9. proportionsA. propertyB. portionsC. massagesD. dimensions10. waifA. homeless childB. wandering musicianC. countrymanD. smuggler11. perspirationA. convincingB. encouragingC. pledgingD. sweating12. blubberA. speak quicklyB. talk repeatedlyC. say with sobsD. say with hiccups13.modulateA.make a change in the toneB.cause to do or believe sth.C.make or become softD.change the place or position14.infamyA. being famous forB. being shamefulC. being honestD. being refused15. contriteA. sadB. honestC. penitentD. overjoyed16.waxA.grow bigger or greaterB.become less or smallerC.drop heavilyD.cover with thick coating17.acmerge group of plantsB.highest pointC.sharp crisisD.highest mountain peak18.veerA. move forwardB. look sidewaysC. change directionsD. pour out19. exultantA. triumphantB. foreignC. exhaustedD. overflowing20. unsightlyA. invisibleB. uglyC. precipitateD. provisional21. testyA. examiningB. provingC. impatientD. judging22. fractureA. breakB. combineC. disagreeD. repeat23. tugA. pullB. pushC. place C. fix24. covetA. surroundB. coverC. avoidD. desire25. gruellingA. complainingB. moaningC. tiringD. unwilling26. minceA. decreaseB. minimizeC. increaseD. euphemize27. clapA. strikeB. walkC. fall downD. climb up28. winceA. push forwardB. draw backC. incise upD. draw out29. qualifyA. equalB. proposeC. restrictD. count30. chinkA. a precise pieceB. a small pieceC. a big valleyD. a narrow opening31. shambleA. walk in an awkward wayB. tremble terriblyC. close in mild wayD. shine brightly32. contriteA. permitting easilyB. seeing clearlyC. feeling regretD. looking worried33. chirpA. a long loud soundB. a short low-pitched soundC. a low murmuring soundD. a short, high-pitched sound34. contradictA. take outB. be contrary toC. withdrawD. be relevant to35. immovableA. permanentB. quickC. immediateD. cold36. penetrateA. spreadB. pierceC. take partD. formulate37.specificationA. a blank or empty areaB. a detailed, exact statement of particularsC. a partial excuseD.the evolutionary formation of new biological species38.scrapA. special placeB. particular areaC. small pieceD. unseen item39. tremendousA. uniqueB. genuineC. unexpectedD. enormous40. clutchA. grasp tightlyB. hang looselyC. touch softlyD. hold lightlyplete the word according to the definition, the first letter of which isgiven:1. to become less or weaker w ane _2. juice which comes from meat while it is cooking g ravy _3.to determine the nature of (esp. a disease) from observation of symptomsdiagnose4. flat part of either side of the head between the forehead and the eart emple5. medicine causing the bowels to empty themselves l axative6. appointment between lovers to meet at a secret place t ryst7. large, solid piece c hunk8. lose health and strength l anguish9. named group of fixed stars c onstellation10. deformed and mentally undeveloped person c retin11. without denial a dmittedly12. small piece of burning wood or coal in a dying fire e mber13. t o make a loud deep noise like a bull b ellow14. widely known esp. for sth. bad n otorious15. art of placing or moving fighting forces for or during battle t actics16. one, such as a person or an object, that is bulky, clumsy, or unwieldyhulk17. t o destine to an unhappy end d oom18. a bowl-shaped depression at the mouth of a volcano c rater19. no longer burning or active e xtinct20. showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projectsenterprising21. worth being remembered or noted m emorable22. t o set free or keep free from restrictions or bonds u nfetter23.a business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gainventure24. l acking strength or firmness; weak or spiritless l imp25. l acking vigor or energy f laccid26. suitable for a particular person,condition,occasion, or place;fitting. A ppropriate27. a specifically defined division in a system of classification; a class.Category28. a branch of knowledge or teaching d iscipline29. keenly perceptive or discerning; penetrating:a cute30. having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respectto one's own concerns. a stute31.something taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation; anassumption h ypothesis32. t o engage in a formal discussion or argument d ebate33. a massive variety of the mineral uraninite p itchblende34. anger aroused by something unjust,mean, or unworthy.i ndignation35. a shrill, often frantic cry s hriek36. a surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and itsmatted roots t urf37. t o make known (something concealed or secret)r eveal38.having the flavor or odor of game, especially game that isslightly spoiled g amy39. t o thrust or throw forcefully into a substance or place p lunge40. t he skin of an animal with the fur or hair still on it p elt41. t o burn with little smoke and no flame s molder42. something expected; a possibility p rospect43. gilled with a specified element or elements f raught44. a quality,an ability,or an accomplishment that makes a personsuitable for a particular position or task q ualificationIII. Reading Comprehension:1.The writer wants to show that ______.A.love is a mistake, a deception and an emotion that followsthe principles in logicB. love is an error and it has deceptive quality that does not follow theprinciples of logicC.love is not a dry branch of learning and it is like a humanbeing full of beauty and passion.D.love is a dry and learned discipline and girls do want brilliant,gifted or educated husbands.2.The narrator claimed that his brain is just like ______.A. a jitterbugB. a tunnelC.an extinct craterD. a precision instrument3.According to the law student, Petey was not _____.A. a faddistB. a knot-headC.logicalD.unstable4. “You would go far to find another girl so agreeable” means that______.A.you would achieve much success if you could find another girlwho was so agreeable.B. you would not achieve much success if you could find another girlwho was so agreeable.C. it would be easy for you to find another girl who was as agreeable asPolly.D.it would be difficult for you to find another girl who wasas agreeable as Polly.5.When he was ultimately rejected by Polly, the law student thoughthe was _____.A. FrankensteinB. PygmalionC. Petey BurchD. Walter PidgeonIV. Point out some American colloquial expression from the text:a month of Sundays dumba casual kick fire awaya deal will-heeledlaughs keen kid go steady date mad Yummy dreamy darnpin-upnothing upstairsget toterrificNutsguyknock me outknot-head jitterbugV. Why the chief attraction of "Lesson Five" is its humor?The humor lies in five aspects: 1. the title, 2. the author ’s note , 3. the contrast in the language, 4. the ending, 5. the choice of names.VI. Comment on the rhetorical devices of the following statements:1. There is a limit for what flesh and blood can bear.(synecdoche)2.The first man has poisoned the well before anybody could drink fromit. He has hamstrung his opponent before he could even start. (metaphor)3. It was like digging a tunnel.(simile)4.it is not often that one so young has such a giant intellect. (hyperbole)5.I was not Pygmalion; I was Frankenstein, and my monster had me bythe throat. (allusion; metonymy)6. “Holy Toledo!” he repeated fifteen or twenty times. (hyperbole)7. Logic, far from being a dry, pedantic discipline, is a living,breathing thing, full of beauty, passion, and trauma. (metaphor) 8. Maybe somewherein the extinct crater of her mind, a few embers stillsmoldered. Maybe somehow I could fan them into flame. ( extended metaphor)9. but I was not one to let my heart rule my head. (metonymy)10.My brain, that precision instrument, slipped into high gear. (mixedmetaphor)VII. Translation:1.一旦三峡工程竣工,其本身便成为世界上的一大创举,大坝坐落在长江上游“载断巫山云雨”坐落在大坝上的巨大船闸能让万吨船舶顺利而过,如同宫殿一样使人眼花缭乱的水利发电站通过广延的高压电网输送强大的电流。
高级英语测试试题及答案一、词汇与语法(共20分)1. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.- (1) The company is facing a serious financial crisis; it is on the _______ of bankruptcy.A. vergeB. edgeC. brinkD. border- Answer: C2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition.- (2) The new policy will come into _______ on the first day of next month.A. effectB. useC. practiceD. function- Answer: A二、阅读理解(共30分)3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.- (3) What is the main reason for the decline in the number of honeybees?A. PesticidesB. Climate changeC. Habitat lossD. Disease- Answer: A4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?- (4) Honeybees play a crucial role in pollinating crops.A. TrueB. False- Answer: A三、完形填空(共20分)5. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the options given.- (5) Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runners continued to run _______.A. steadyB. steadilyC. stableD. stably- Answer: B6. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.- (6) The company's profits have _______ this year due to increased sales.A. escalatedB. descendedC. declinedD. ascended- Answer: A四、翻译(共15分)7. Translate the following sentence from English to Chinese. - (7) "The rapid development of technology has changed the way we live."- Answer: 技术的快速发展已经改变了我们的生活方式。
Lesson SevenLibido for the UglyI. Word explanation:1. hideousA. secretB. concealedC. uglyD. outstanding2. uncompromisingA. unyieldingB. unequalledC. unwaveringD. unpromising3. ingenuityA. stupidityB. clevernessC. not genuineD. sincerity4. unintelligibleA. stupidB. showing high intelligenceC. diffi cult to understandD. not intelligent5. ghastlyA. surprisinglyB. delightfulC. greatlyD. horrible6. obsceneA. unclearB. indecentC. stubbornD. transparent7. unfathomableA. which can't be understoodB. which can be measuredC. which is not realisticD. which is not deep8. etiologyA. the science of lifeB. the science of societyC. the study of actionD. the study of cause9. inadvertenceA. attentionB. carelessnessC. pretenceD. weakness10. defaceA. damage the name ofB. clean the surface ofC. spoil the look ofD. decorate on the surface of11. putridA. purifiedB. uglyC. freshD. rotten12. pullmanA. railroad carB. porterC. loaderD. sweater13. forsakeA. benefitB. abandonC. supportD. save14. alleyA. unionB. metalC. streetD. building15. alludeA. illustrateB. refer indirectlyC. imagineD. speak directly16. lucrativeA. profitableB. excessiveC. mournfulD. decreasing17. lacerateA. produceB. manageC. controlD. hurt18. forlornA. movableB. liberalC. desertedD. divided19. streakA. splitB. coverC. breakD. destroy20. grimeA. limeB. smileC. colorD. dirt21. precariousA. unsafeB. cautiousC. preoccupyD. steady22. titanicA. limitedB. powerfulC. timidD. pani c23. aberrantA. incorrectB. obstinateC. unusualD. normal24. inimicalA. favourableB. intimateC. comi calD. hostile25. grotesqueA. strangeB. graphi cC. picturesqueD. charming26. retrospectA. thought about the futureB. contemplation of the pastC. examination of the presentD. analysi s of the past27. pathologyA. the study of religionB. the study of philosophyC. the study of diseaseD. the study of path28. mellowA. softenB. hardenC. strengthenD. collapse29. appreciableA. gratefullyB. praisingC. attractivelyD. considerably30. hamletA. a soldier's capB. small villageC. a metal structureD. a large basket31. perpendiculara. verticalb. straightc. uprightd. all the above32. pierA. woodB. pillarC. coffinD. platform33. dingyA. ringingB. gloomyC. dirty D soil34. downrightA. absolutelyB. practicallyC. rationallyD. commonly35. trimmingA. outlineB. neat appearanceC. decorationD. arrangement36. eczemaA. dermatitisB. infectionC. appendicitisD. scarlet fever37. aspirationA. encouragementB. ambitionC. enthusiasmD. abstinence38. grandA. rich and sumptuousB. large and heavyC. mean and clumsyD. exaggerative39. filthyA. fullB. pureC. powerfulD. nasty40. revoltingA. changingB. offensiveC. revolvingD. dignifying41. enigmaticalA.ambitiousB.suspiciousC.puzzlingD.important42. monstrousA. surprisingly heavyB. absolutely clearC. undoubtedly trueD. shockingly hideous43. sheerA. completelyB. thinlyC. thicklyD. densely44. agonizeA. ease the angerB. sustain a burdenC. suffer extreme painD. establish peace in45. habitationA. addictionB. residence.C. constitutionD. behaviour46. bleakA. barrenB. encouragedC. exposed to natureD. helpful47. disgraceA. commit to fulfilB. have responsibility toC. take the grandeur away fromD. bring shame on48. giganticA. powerlessB. enormousC. helplessD. ineffectual49. cemeteryA. substanceB. building materialC. graveyardD. commentary50. convertA. reverseB. communicateC. di scussD. changeII. Complete the word according to the definition, the first letter of which is given:1.of or relating to humankind; human m ortal2.the quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect d ignity3.thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable a bominable4.morally upright; respectable d ecent5.showing signs of wear and tear; threadbare or worn-out s habby6.reverent petition made to God p rayer7.hard-working; industrious l aborious8.to become broken down into components; disintegrate. d ecomposing9.extraordinary intellectual and creative power g enius10.an animal; a beast b rutecking awareness; inanimate; unfeeling :i nsensate12.the psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctual biological drivesl ibido13.actual; real g enuine14.so faintly perceptible as to lack clear delineation; indistinct o bscure15.the study of the nature of God and religious truth t heology16.moral corruption or degradation d epravity17. a residence, often with a terrace, on the top floor or floors of a building. p enthouse18.the area or type of environment in whi ch an organism or ecological community normallylives or occurs h abitat19.of, relating to, caused by, or affecting life or living organisms b iological20.relating to or caused by disease. p athological21.to prepare by mixing ingredients c oncoct22.abominable, offensive l oathsome23.continuing without interruption i ncessant24.relating to, characteristi c of, or resulting from dogma d ogmati c25.suggesting the horror of death and decay m acabre26.causing consternation or dismay; frightful a ppalling27.making or marked by an extravagant outward show; ostentatious p retentious28.contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd p reposterous29. a thin greenish layer, usually basic copper sulfate, that forms on copper or copper alloys,such as bronze, as a result of corrosion p atina30.to come forth from obscurity e mergeIII. Match the verbs in the left column with the phrases on the right.1. emerge 1. a deliberate choi ce2. give 2. such dreadful things3. make 3. its obscure and unintelligible demands4. meet 4. a genuine delight5. concoct 5. a race6. set up 6. the patina7. adopt 7. that shocking color8. take on 8. a great deal more study9. deserve 9. the heavy winter snow10. put down 10. its appalling desolation11. throw off 11. the wallpaper to...12. sense 12. similar abomination1. emerge a race2. give a genuine delight3.. make a deliberate choice4. meet its obscure and unintelligible demands5. concoct such dreadful things6. set up similar abomination7. adopt that shocking color 8. take on the patina9. deserve a great deal more study 10. put do wn the wallpaper to…11. throw off the heavy winter snow 12. sense its appalling desolationIV. Reading comprehension.1.Lesson Seven is typical of ________ writing.A. expositoryB. descriptiveC. narrativeD. argumentative2.The towns in _______ are rich and ugly, according to the writer.A. PittsburghB. PennsylvaniaC. ArizonaD. Utah3.The color of the houses in Westmoreland county is basi cally __________.A. greenB. redC. blackD. yellow4.Which statement is not the true description of Westmoreland country?A.if there had been real architects they would naturally have built chalets which wouldlie low.B.the landscape of the area is pleasant to look at despite the dirt spread by theinnumerable factories.C.in this area a great number of people live close together so it does give an impressionof being overcrowded.D.the model they followed in building their houses is a brick standing upright.5.When one looks back at these houses whose ugliness is so fantastic and bizarre on feelsthey must be _______,A. the work of GodB. the work of foreignersC. the work of architectsD. the work of devilsIV. T ranslation:1. 在把我们的事业全面推向二十一世纪的历史时刻。
Lesson SixDisappearing Through the SkylightI. Word explanation1. mutationA. relationB. changeC. additionD. reduction2. discreditA. doubtB. disgraceC. believeD. disappear3. corollaryA. connectionB. structureC. harmonyD. consequence4. diversityA. varietyB. entertainmentC. disturbanceD. community5. homogeneousA. phoneticB. uniformC. unidentifiedD. linguistic6. assetA. storageB. priceC. benefitD. approval7. inevitableA. preventableB. unavoidableC. unnecessaryD. doubtful8. cosmopolitanA. systematicalB. politicalC. identicalD. international9. rehabilitationA. improvementB. residenceC. recitationD. regulation10. evadeA. explainB. exhaustC. avoidD. intrude11. generateA sum up B. deformC. offerD. produce12. undermineA. implyB. weakenC. emphasizeD. minimize13. moleculeA. particleB. frameC. impulseD. generosity14. galaxyA. museumB. audienceC. starD. accumulation15. ethicsA. infinityB. glorificationC. admirationD. morality16. ponderousA. heavyB. lightC. consideringD. haughty17. sculptureA. analysisB. statueC. statureD. status18. bulldozerA. a big birdB. a strong animalC. a powerful tractorD. a dozen of bulls19. etchA. eat upB. praise highlyC. drawD. scratch20. blearyA. blurredB. clearC. drearyD. melancholy21. imperativeA.unable to follow or rise upB.impossible to deter or evadeC.able to change or stopD.likely to occur or develop22. consistentA. in effectB. in disagreementC. in formD. in agreement23. transmissionA. gearboxB. beltC. messageD. carriage24. equivalentA. trembleB. equalC. acceptableD. different25. traitA. a long lineB. a person’s clothesC. a distinguishing featureD. a movable house26. universaliseA. differB. distinguishC. specializeD. generalize27. fantasticA. happyB. strangeC. horribleD. perfect28. trussesA. a rigid frameworkB. a unsafe supportC. a tight wooden boxD. a useful pattern29. uniqueA. ordinaryB. usualC. singleD. common30. catastropheA. downfall of waterB. sudden calamityC. unexpected air-raidD. expected solution31. permanentA. lastingB. elegantC. wonderfulD. spreading32. nuclearA. uniformB. dimC. atomicD. succinct33. decadeA. state of being dignifiedB. state of being rottenC. a piece of landD. a period of ten years34. reminisceA. reinforceB. recollectC. recoverD. response35. reliableA. deceptiveB. dependableC. responsibleD. constructive36. vaultA. compartmentB. securityC. templeD. willingness37. initiallyA. in the endB. in the wayC. at firstD. by name38. lingerA. singB. stretchC. extendD. remain39. innovationA.the way to make things smoothB.the act of introducing something newC.the state of proclaiming somethingD.the movement of making something smaller40. trailerA. a furnished vanB. a portable computerC. a beautiful ribbonD. a suburban lawnII. Complete the word according to the definition, the first letter of which is given:1. a following of one thing after another; succession. sequence2.aggressively self-assured assertiverase3.to remove (recorded material) from a magnetic tape or other storage medium e4.to change in form or character modify5.to treat with ridicule or contempt mock6.existing or resulting in essence or effect though not in actual fact, form, or namevirtual7. a narrow opening; a groove or slit: slot8.make cloth weave9. a closed path followed or capable of being followed by an electric current circuit10.an artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface, often withunifying lines and color collage11.An agency by which something is accomplished, conveyed, or transferred:medium12.that which has mass and occupies space; matter substantiality13.to revive with or as if with rest, food, or drink; give new vigor or spirit to refresh14.insight, intuition, or knowledge gained by perceiving perceptioneography15.the physical characteristics, especially the surface features, of an area. G16.evil intent malice17.exist in large numbers of amounts abound18.a device through which a user can communicate with a computer terminal19.a business deal transaction20.a dispersion of fine sand, smoke, dust in the air that reduces visibility haze21.science of the relations between heat and mechanical work thermodynamics22.science dealing with heredity genetics23.design or conduct an outline that offers the least resistance in moving through air,water etc. streamline24.the appreciation of beauty aesthetic25.contemptuous of irrelevant talk about God and sacred things blasphemy26.artificial product a rtefact27.the act or practice of eating one's own kind cannibalism28.the art of winning by using the rules to one's own advantage w ith out actuallycheating gamesmanship29.the act of placing, or the state of being placed, side by side juxtaposition30.a very high degree of skill in performance or appreciation in one of the artsvirtuosityIII. Determine whether the following statements are true or false:1.The universality of science means more and more people accept the basicconcepts of science. (T)2.Now there still exist two schools of genetics---a western genetics and a Sovietgenetics. (F)3.Technology which follows naturally after science also shows the tendency towarduniversalizing. (T)4.With the spread of technology and science, people become less and less identical.(F)5. A technical innovation like streamlining may not be accepted by car makers atfirst. (T)6.Today's automobile has unique feature to show it is produced and made by acertain company or country. (F)7.The Fiesta, the car model, seems to have disappeared completely from the marketof the world. (T)8.One can easily see the difference on the various car models that are in the sameprice range within a distance of 500 paces. (F)9.Special traits in American cars displayed the influence of American history, andthese traits are disappearing. (T)10.The idea of streamline was first put forward by Ferdinard Porsche. (F)11.Human being, whichever country he is in, is in the same surroundings and culture,so the modern man no longer has distinct individuality. (T)12.Being a cosmopolitan, he can only find disadvantage, for he loses a home in thetraditional sense of the word. (F)13.If there is not a great disaster caused by a nuclear war, the universalizing force oftechnology will not continue to influence modern culture and the people's conscience. (F)14.The machine aesthetic was discovered by Madame Gabrielle Buffet-Picabia. (F)15.When every artist wanted to show his contempt for the Eiffel Tower, machinessoon produced new ideas and problems which have a flexible quality that was beyond human powers. (T)16.Art is not trying to give a name to things in the real world. (F)17.Science has showed that the world is not made of real material object that we seewith our eyes. (T)18.Science has produced images of a lot of classes of reality which lie on the surfaceof the objects of things we see within our eye sight. (F)(T)19.Kandinsky says that beautiful art reflects the inner need of a man's soul.20.Modern art not only shows the material objects in nature that we can see from thenormal distance but also depicts things that we see in our minds. (F)21.The world of nature that modern art reveals no longer contains the materialobjects instead the world is now filled with images of the mind. (T)22.The playfulness of the modern art aesthetic is its most striking and serious feature,but the least upsetting feature. (F)23.The playful and fantastic buildings of postmodernism and neomodernism reflectsthe playfulness of the modern aesthetic. (T)24.Modern culture is active and changing, but it can not depict structures that reflectstraight lines of geometric designs. (F)25.Modern culture refers to the geometric patterns of the international style, theimaginative design of facadism and the playfulness of theme park. (T)26.The banks are like abstract art for they are clearly visible solid buildings. (F)27.Modern culture is not the image of the self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci whichlooks worn and tired. (T)28.Money is not only stored in vaults but also recorded on magnetic tapes. (F)29.Modern culture is the image of a power which creates regular patterns of thingsand which is capable of putting it aside and creating a different one. (T)30.It won't be long when the banks completely disappear, for the dim outline of thiscan be seen through the mists. (F)。
高级英语考试题库及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共20分)1. The company has announced that it will ________ its new product line next month.A. launchB. landC. branchD. brand2. Despite the heavy rain, the match was not ________.A. called offB. put offC. taken offD. given off3. The new policy aims to ________ the gap between the rich and the poor.A. bridgeB. edgeC. ridgeD. sedge4. She ________ the opportunity to study abroad, but she decided to stay with her family.A. turned downB. turned overC. turned inD. turned up5. The professor's lecture was so ________ that it left a deep impression on the students.A. monotonousB. tediousC. engagingD. dull6. The company is expected to ________ its profits by 20% this year.A. escalateB. depreciateC. mitigateD. amortize7. The artist's work was ________ by the critics for its originality and depth.A. dismissedB. deridedC. acclaimedD. vilified8. The negotiations were ________ due to a lack of common ground.A. adjournedB. abortedC. suspendedD. concluded9. The government has decided to ________ the controversial bill.A. vetoB. endorseC. repealD. table10. The patient's condition has ________; he is now stable.A. deterioratedB. fluctuatedC. improvedD. worsened二、填空题(每题2分,共20分)1. The ________ of the project was delayed due to bad weather. [答案] completion2. She has a ________ memory and can recall events from her childhood vividly.[答案] photographic3. The company is seeking to ________ its market share in the electronics industry.[答案] expand4. The ________ of the old factory site has sparkedcontroversy among local residents.[答案] demolition5. The ________ of the new software will be announced at the upcoming conference.[答案] release6. The ________ of the suspect was swift, thanks to the efficient work of the police.[答案] apprehension7. The ________ of the old bridge was a significant event in the town's history.[答案] inauguration8. The ________ of the disease has been linked to genetic factors.[答案] onset9. The ________ of the company's new strategy will be crucial to its success.[答案] implementation10. The ________ of the ancient city has been a topic of great interest among historians.[答案] excavation三、阅读理解题(每题3分,共30分)[文章省略]1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The history of the cityB. The impact of urban developmentC. The benefits of public transportationD. The challenges of environmental conservation2. According to the passage, what is one of the negative effects of urban sprawl?A. Increased traffic congestionB. Improved air qualityC. Enhanced community cohesionD. Reduced crime rates3. What does the author suggest as a solution to the problem of urban sprawl?A. Building more highwaysB. Encouraging public transportationC. Implementing stricter zoning lawsD. Promoting suburban living4. What is the author's opinion on the role of public transportation in urban areas?A. It is an essential component of urban planning.B. It is too expensive to maintain.C. It is not popular among city dwellers.D. It is not effective in reducing traffic.5. What is the primary purpose of the passage?A. To inform readers about urban developmentB. To persuade readers to support public transportationC. To entertain readers with humorous anecdotesD. To critique the current state of urban planning6. What does the author argue is the most significant factor contributing to urban sprawl?A. The desire for more living spaceB. The lack of public transportation optionsC. The influence of real estate developersD. The need for more commercial areas7. According to the passage, what is one benefit of having a well-developed public transportation system?A. It reduces the need for personal vehicles.。
高级英语练习册答案第三版练习一:阅读理解问题:根据所给文章,作者对现代科技的看法是什么?答案:作者认为现代科技极大地提高了人们的生活质量,但同时也带来了一些社会问题,如隐私泄露和人际关系的疏远。
练习二:词汇运用问题:将下列句子中的空白处填上合适的词汇。
1. The _______ of the company has been a significant factorin its success.2. She is an _______ of the arts and has a deep understanding of various cultural expressions.答案:1. innovation2. aficionado练习三:语法填空问题:阅读下面的段落,并在空白处填上正确的语法形式。
Despite the _______ (1) (rain) heavily, they decided to go out for a walk. The _______ (2) (sun) was shining brightly when they returned home.答案:1. raining2. sun练习四:完形填空问题:阅读下面的短文,并从括号内选择合适的选项填入空白处。
In the past, people used to rely on letters to communicate with each other. However, with the advent of the internet, this has all changed. Now, we can send messages instantly through email or social media. This has made communication much _______ (1) convenient/inconvenient. Moreover, it has also made it possible to connect with people from all over the world, which was _______ (2) impossible/possible before.答案:1. convenient2. impossible练习五:写作问题:写一篇短文,描述你理想中的未来城市。
自考高级英语试题及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共20分)1. The word "abandon" is most likely to be found in which part of a dictionary?A) PrefaceB) AppendixC) GlossaryD) Index答案:D2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a narrative text?A) Chronological orderB) Descriptive languageC) Personal anecdotesD) Objective reporting答案:D3. In a persuasive essay, the writer's main goal is to:A) Inform the readerB) Entertain the readerC) Persuade the readerD) Criticize the reader答案:C4. The phrase "break the ice" means:A) To stop a conversationB) To start a conversationC) To change the subjectD) To end a conversation答案:B5. Which of the following is a formal way to address a letter?A) Dear Sir/MadamB) Hi thereC) HelloD) Hey答案:A6. The correct use of the verb "to be" in the sentence "The book is on the table" is as:A) A linking verbB) A transitive verbC) An intransitive verbD) A causative verb答案:A7. The term "hyperbole" refers to:A) A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasisB) A figure of speech that uses understatement for emphasisC) A figure of speech that uses repetition for emphasisD) A figure of speech that uses irony for emphasis答案:A8. Which of the following is a synonym for "meticulous"?A) CarelessB) ImpatientC) PreciseD) Reckless答案:C9. The phrase "a shot in the dark" means:A) A random guessB) A well-planned actionC) A certain successD) A well-aimed shot答案:A10. In English grammar, the term "subjunctive mood" is used to describe:A) A hypothetical situationB) A past eventC) A future eventD) A present event答案:A二、填空题(每题2分,共20分)1. The word "____" can be used to describe a person who is very organized and efficient.答案:meticulous2. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to find out information without being obvious.答案:fishing for information3. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very talkative and likes to tell stories.答案:garrulous4. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is not showing their true feelings or intentions. 答案:wearing a mask5. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very careful and cautious.答案:prudent6. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to make a difficult decision.答案:caught between a rock and a hard place7. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very creative and imaginative.答案:inventive8. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to make something appear better than it really is.答案:putting a good face on it9. The word "____" is used to describe a person who is very secretive and does not share information easily.答案:reticent10. The phrase "____" is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to make a difficult decision.答案:on the horns of a dilemma三、阅读理解(每题5分,共30分)阅读以下短文,然后回答问题。
高级英语1测试题及答案一、选择题(每题2分,共20分)1. What does the word "innovative" mean?A. TraditionalB. InnovativeC. ConservativeD. Outdated答案:B2. Which of the following is not a form of renewable energy?A. Solar energyB. Wind energyC. Fossil fuelsD. Hydropower答案:C3. The phrase "break the ice" is used to describe:A. Starting a fightB. Making a jokeC. Introducing a new productD. Starting a conversation答案:D4. In the sentence "She is a quick learner," the word "quick" refers to:A. SpeedB. IntelligenceC. WeightD. Temperature答案:B5. Which of the following is a compound word?A. ClassroomB. ComputerC. UniversityD. Library答案:A6. The verb "to access" is commonly used to mean:A. To enterB. To retrieveC. To ignoreD. To exit答案:B7. What is the past tense of "to lead"?A. LedB. LeadC. LeaderD. Leading答案:A8. The word "meticulous" is an adjective that describes someone who is:A. CarelessB. MessyC. CarefulD. Disorganized答案:C9. In the context of a business meeting, "to table a motion" means:A. To put it on the tableB. To delay the discussionC. To propose a motion for considerationD. To end the discussion答案:C10. The phrase "to go viral" is commonly used to describe when:A. A video becomes very popular onlineB. A virus spreads in a computer systemC. A person becomes illD. A rumor spreads quickly答案:A二、填空题(每题2分,共20分)1. The opposite of "extroverted" is _________.答案:introverted2. The word "serendipity" refers to the occurrence of__________ events.答案:pleasant3. "To be on the fence" means to be _________.答案:undecided4. The term "ephemeral" is used to describe something that lasts for a(n) _________.答案:very short time5. The phrase "to bite the bullet" means to _________.答案:face a difficult situation6. The word "quarantine" is often used in the context of_________.答案:disease control7. The verb "to debunk" means to _________.答案:expose the falseness of8. The adjective "tenacious" is used to describe someone who is _________.答案:determined9. "To be in the limelight" means to be _________.答案:in the public eye10. The word "ubiquitous" means _________.答案:present, appearing, or found everywhere三、阅读理解(每题2分,共20分)阅读以下短文,并回答问题。
高级英语试卷班级:姓名:分数:I. The following paragraphs are taken from the textbooks, followed by a list of words or expressions marked A to X. Choose the one that best completes each of the sentences and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. One word or expression for each blank only. (12 points, 0.5 point for each)So at least the historical evidence seems to suggest. When I was graduating from college, my1 also found the world in a mess. The economic machinery had2 down almosteverywhere: In this country 3aquarter of the population was out of work. A major war seemed all too 4. As a college newspaper editor at thattime, I protested 5 this just as vehemently as student 6 are protesting today.But today she passed the baker's by, climbed the 7 , went into the little dark room—her room like a cupboard—and sat down on the red eiderdown. She sat 8 for a long time. The box9 the fur came out of was 10 the bed. Sheunclasped the necklet quickly。
Lesson TwelveThe Discovery of What It Means to Be an AmericanⅣ.Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.1. There was a great deal of ________ about the decision of that semi-barbaric king’s daughter.A predictionB aspirationC contemplationD hesitation2. The twin brothers showed great ________ to their elder sister, who had acted as sole parent to them since their parents died during the American Civil War.A allegianceB devotionC complianceD admiration3. The town maintains very many Chinese tradition which are among the highest achievements of those who created the ________ we now enjoy.A heritageB inheritanceC geneticsD estate4. It’s impossible to _______ these two points of view because they are too different.A compromiseB uniteC reconcileD combine5. Many countries in the suburban areas have now succeeded in ________ malarial mosquitoes.A effacingB abolishingC eradicating D. alternative6. The surly insolence of the waiters drove him into a _____, and he flung her serviette to the floor and stalked out of the restaurantA rageB furyC indignantD anger7. Night patrols were sent out to engage the enemy in a series of small _______.A battleB fightC skirmishD clash8. Robert Smith’s reputation was established with the publication of his first poem in 1938 and was ______ by his splendid short stories for children.A reinforcedB revivedC obscuredD enhanced9. By then the 4-2-1 ________, i.e., the type of family made up of four helpless grandparents, two demanding parents and one frustrated child, will have become commonplace.A symptomB synchronizationC syndromeD symbiosis10. During the Romantic period it was fashionable in literature to have a ______ outlook on the world and to turn one’s back on liveliness and joyA depressedB disconsolateC lugubriousD melancholy11. The exiled lived for years in a ________ state of fear and never reveal their real identity to the public.A lastingB permanentC perpetualD durable12. Arguing world only give further ________ to his allegationsA substanceB sustenanceC subsistenceD surveillance13. The old building has an ________ air of sadness about it.A insurmountableB insuperableC intangibleD insufferable14. His lecture was readily ________ to all the students.A intellectualB intelligentC integratedD intelligible15.Her husband is an ________ gambler and stay outside all day long.A incorrigibleB inconceivableC incompatibleD incongruous16. The old man’s _________ will contribute a lot to his final victory in fighting against the sea.A inescapableB inexorableC inevitableD inextricable17. Arriving early gave him the ________ of an unhurried dinner.A rightB libertyC privilegeD freedom18. He is a teacher of high ________ but of little ________ among his colleagues.A position, rankB rank, statusC status, positionD rank, position19. Louisa May Alcott based the ______ characters of her book Little Women on her sisters and herself.A principalB complexC originalD many20. Is a woman to be more highly ________ for her talent or for her beauty?A estimatedB evaluatedC esteemedD reckoned. Put the following words and phrases into the appropriate blanks in the following Ⅴsentences.be isolated from ,at home ,cling to ,in flight ,in sharp relief ,flex one’s muscles ,borne in on ,at odds with ,in opposition to ,wed …with ,fury of ,cut across,1. There was no shelter from the storm.fury of2. Simon feels very at home on a horse.3. After her mother’s death, Sara clung to her aunt more than ever.4. The main character is a journalist from a failed marriage in fight.5. The snow-capped mountain stood out in sharp relief against the blue sky.6. He stood on the side of the pool, flexing his muscles.7. Opinion on this issue cuts across traditional political boundaries.8. These findings are at odds with what is going on in the rest of the country.9. It was gradually borne on me that defeat was inevitable.10. Protest marchers were held in opposition to the proposed law11. They have successfully wed the old with the new in this building.12. He was immediately isolated from the other prisoners for he was prone to attack everyone.1.Every society is really governed by hidden laws, by unspoken but profound assumptions on the part of the people, and ours is no exception. It is up to the American writer to find out what these laws and assumptions are. In a society much given to smashing taboos without thereby managing to be liberated from them, it will be no easy matter.每个社会其实都是由一些潜在的规律,由一些人们没有说出来但却深深感觉到并看作是理所当然的事物所支配的,我们的社会也不例外。
Lesson FiveLove is a FallacyI. Words explanation:1. fallacyA. religious beliefB. false beliefC. bankruptcyD. dropping2. incredulousA unbelieving B. increasingC. industriousD. unimproved3. scalpelA. a carpetB. a piece of breadC. a small, light knifeD. a rising market4. perspicaciousA. determinateB. flagitiousC. prestigiousD. discerning5. traumaA. emotional shockB. mental workC. the state of not having enoughD. a reinforced structure for observers6. shedA. take shelterB. prevent fromC. lose hairD. keep company with7. pedanticA. of a person who likes musicB. of a person who pays attention to unimportant newsC. of a person who stresses on sportsD. of a person who emphasizes trivial points of learning8. desistA. insist onB. ceaseC. heckleD. castrate9. proportionsA. propertyB. portionsC. massagesD. dimensions10. waifA. homeless childB. wandering musicianC. countrymanD. smuggler11. perspirationA. convincingB. encouragingC. pledgingD. sweating12. blubberA. speak quicklyB. talk repeatedlyC. say with sobsD. say with hiccups13. modulateA. make a change in the toneB. cause to do or believe sth.C. make or become softD. change the place or position14. infamyA. being famous forB. being shamefulC. being honestD. being refused15. contriteA. sadB. honestC. penitentD. overjoyed16. waxA. grow bigger or greaterB. become less or smallerC. drop heavilyD. cover with thick coating17. acmeA. large group of plantsB. highest pointC. sharp crisisD. highest mountain peak18. veerA. move forwardB. look sidewaysC. change directionsD. pour out19. exultantA. triumphantB. foreignC. exhaustedD. overflowing20. unsightlyA. invisibleB. uglyC. precipitateD. provisional21. testyA. examiningB. provingC. impatientD. judging22. fractureA. breakB. combineC. disagreeD. repeat23. tugA. pullB. pushC. place C. fix24. covetA. surroundB. coverC. avoidD. desire25. gruellingA. complainingB. moaningC. tiringD. unwilling26. minceA. decreaseB. minimizeC. increaseD. euphemize27. clapA.strikeB. walkC. fall downD. climb up28. winceA. push forwardB. draw backC. incise upD. draw out29. qualifyA. equalB. proposeC. restrictD. count30. chinkA. a precise pieceB. a small pieceC. a big valleyD. a narrow opening31. shambleA. walk in an awkward wayB. tremble terriblyC. close in mild wayD. shine brightly32. contriteA. permitting easilyB. seeing clearlyC. feeling regretD. looking worried33. chirpA. a long loud soundB. a short low-pitched soundC. a low murmuring soundD. a short, high-pitched sound34. contradictA. take outB. be contrary toC. withdrawD. be relevant to35. immovableA. permanentB. quickC. immediateD. cold36.p enetrateA.spreadB. pierceC. take partD. formulate37. specificationA. a blank or empty areaB. a detailed, exact statement of particularsC. a partial excuseD.the evolutionary formation of new biological species38.scrapA. special placeB. particular areaC. small pieceD. unseen item39. tremendousA. uniqueB. genuineC. unexpectedD. enormous40. clutchA. grasp tightlyB. hang looselyC. touch softlyD. hold lightlyII. Complete the word according to the definition, the first letter of which isgiven:1.to become less or weaker w ane _2.juice which comes from meat while it is cooking g ravy _3.to determine the nature of (esp. a disease) from observation ofsymptoms d iagnose4.flat part of either side of the head between the forehead and the eart emple5.medicine causing the bowels to empty themselves l axative6.appointment between lovers to meet at a secret place t rystrge, solid piece c hunk8.lose health and strength l anguishd group of fixed stars c onstellation10.d eformed and mentally undeveloped person c retin11.w ithout denial a dmittedly12.s mall piece of burning wood or coal in a dying fire e mber13.t o make a loud deep noise like a bull b ellow14.w idely known esp. for sth. bad n otorious15.a rt of placing or moving fighting forces for or during battle t actics16.o ne, such as a person or an object, that is bulky, clumsy, or unwieldyh ulk17.t o destine to an unhappy end d oom18.a bowl-shaped depression at the mouth of a volcano c rater19.n o longer burning or active e xtinct20.s howing initiative and willingness to undertake new projectse nterprising21.w orth being remembered or noted m emorable22.t o set free or keep free from restrictions or bonds u nfetter23.a business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gainv enture24.l acking strength or firmness; weak or spiritless l imp25.l acking vigor or energy f laccid26.s uitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place;fitting. A ppropriate27.a specifically defined division in a system of classification; a class.C ategory28.a branch of knowledge or teaching d iscipline29.k eenly perceptive or discerning; penetrating: a cute30.h aving or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respectto one's own concerns. a stute31.s omething taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation;an assumption h ypothesis32.t o engage in a formal discussion or argument d ebate33.a massive variety of the mineral uraninite p itchblende34.a nger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy.i ndignation35.a shrill, often frantic cry s hriek36.a surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and itsmatted roots t urf37.t o make known (something concealed or secret) r eveal38.h aving the flavor or odor of game, especially game that is slightlyspoiled g amy39.t o thrust or throw forcefully into a substance or place p lunge40.t he skin of an animal with the fur or hair still on it p elt41.t o burn with little smoke and no flame s molder42.s omething expected; a possibility p rospect43.g illed with a specified element or elements f raught44.a quality, an ability, or an accomplishment that makes a personsuitable for a particular position or task q ualificationIII. Reading Comprehension:1.The writer wants to show that ______.A.love is a mistake, a deception and an emotion that follows theprinciples in logicB.love is an error and it has deceptive quality that does not followthe principles of logicC.love is not a dry branch of learning and it is like a human beingfull of beauty and passion.D.love is a dry and learned discipline and girls do want brilliant,gifted or educated husbands.2.The narrator claimed that his brain is just like ______.A. a jitterbugB. a tunnelC.an extinct craterD. a precision instrument3.According to the law student, Petey was not _____.A. a faddistB. a knot-headC.logicalD.unstable4.“You would go far to find another girl so agreeable” means that______.A.you would achieve much success if you could find another girl whowas so agreeable.B.you would not achieve much success if you could find another girlwho was so agreeable.C.it would be easy for you to find another girl who was as agreeableas Polly.D.it would be difficult for you to find another girl who was asagreeable as Polly.5.When he was ultimately rejected by Polly, the law student thought hewas _____.A. FrankensteinB. PygmalionC. Petey BurchD. Walter PidgeonIV. Point out some American colloquial expression from the text:a month of Sundays dumba casual kick fire awaya deal will-heeledlaughs pin-upkeen kid nothing upstairsgo steady get todate terrificmad NutsYummy guydreamy knock me outdarn knot-head jitterbugV. Why the chief attraction of "Lesson Five" is its humor?The humor lies in five aspects: 1. the title, 2. the author’s note, 3. the contrast in the language, 4. the ending, 5. the choice of names.VI. Comment on the rhetorical devices of the following statements:1.There is a limit for what flesh and blood can bear. (synecdoche)2.The first man has poisoned the well before anybody could drink fromit. He has hamstrung his opponent before he could even start.(metaphor)3.It was like digging a tunnel. (simile)4.it is not often that one so young has such a giant intellect.(hyperbole)5.I was not Pygmalion; I was Frankenstein, and my monster had me bythe throat. (allusion; metonymy)6.“Holy Toledo!”he repeated fifteen or twenty times. (hyperbole)7.Logic, far from being a dry, pedantic discipline, is a living,breathing thing, full of beauty, passion, and trauma. (metaphor)8.Maybe somewhere in the extinct crater of her mind, a few embers stillsmoldered. Maybe somehow I could fan them into flame. (extendedmetaphor)9.but I was not one to let my heart rule my head. (metonymy)10.My brain, that precision instrument, slipped into high gear. (mixedmetaphor)VII. Translation:1. 一旦三峡工程竣工,其本身便成为世界上的一大创举,大坝坐落在长江上游“载断巫山云雨”坐落在大坝上的巨大船闸能让万吨船舶顺利而过,如同宫殿一样使人眼花缭乱的水利发电站通过广延的高压电网输送强大的电流。