枣庄学院成人教育《高级英语写作》期末考试复习题及参考答案

专升本《高级英语》一Direction: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You must choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1. My sister would rather ____at home reading books than _____ on National Day.A. to stay; to travelB. stay; travelC. stay; travelingD. staying; travel2. —May we leave the classroom now?—No, you ______. You _______ to leave until the bell rings.A. needn’t; aren’t allowedB. can’t; aren’t supposedC. mustn’t; are allowedD. won’t; supposed3. I find ___ impossible to master a language without much practice.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one4. You can_____ the new words in the dictionary if you have problems.A. look forB. look overC. look upD. look down5. —Did you see him yesterday?—No, when I got to the airport, he a taxi for home.A. has takenB. had takenC. will takeD. takes6. You look too tired. Why not ______ a rest?A. stop to haveB. to stop havingC. stop havingD. to stop to have7. This story talks about a king ____ is called Arthur.A. whatB. thatC. heD. when8. My grandfather used to____ in the country, so he isn’t used to_____ in the city.A. living, liveB. living, livingC. live, livingD. live, live9. Bob asked his sister ______.A. where did she put his ticketB. where she put his ticketC. where she puts his ticketD. where does she put his ticket10. This interesting book only _____ me ten Yuan and I _____ ten month reading it.A. spent, costB. spent, costsC. cost, spendD. cost, spent11. The sailor had to____ many hardships to reach the destination.A. go back toB. go throughC. go along withD. go into12. Camels can ____ in the desert on very little water.A. conquerB. surviveC. relaxD. recover13. We have ______ to the government for a home improvement loan.A. appointedB. approachedC. apologizedD. applied14. Since the matter was extremely _____, we dealt with it at once.A. toughB. tenseC. urgentD. instant15. There was a large crowd in the square _____ against the Iraq war.A. promotingB. protectingC. preventingD. protesting16. He had waited so long that he became .A. impatientB. patientC. quietD. reserved17. He is very stubborn, so asking him to change his mind is _____ .A. out of questionB. out of the questionC. out of orderD. out of place18. It is quite necessary for a qualified teacher to have good manners and _____ knowledge.A. extensiveB. ineffectiveC. expensiveD. intensive19. For this question, you are only required to state the facts.A. emptyB. bareC. vacantD. deserted20. The ceremony is not for the _____ of the dead, but for the comfort of the living.A. sakeB. purposeC. respectD. impression21. I am going to buy ____ furniture, will you come along?A. a small number ofB.one or two pieces ofC. one or twoD. a few22. John like music very much, but when he went to the university he decided tostudy medicine ____ of music.A. despiteB. insteadC. in placesD. in spite23. After a whole day of hard work I’m very tired. It’s time we ____ home.A. goB. wentC. shallD. should go24. Everyone here, including children and old people, ____ in for sports.A. goB. to goC. goingD. goes25. Never in China ____ been interested in studying foreign languages.A. did so many peopleB. have very many peopleC.so many people haveD. have so many people26. I’ve never been to Pingyao, but it’s the place ____.A. in which I’d like to visitB. I want to visit mostC. that I want to visit it mostD. where I’d like to visit it27. You can’t go anywhere until ____ your homework.A. you’ve finishedB. you’ll finishC. you’d finishD. you finish28. There was a sudden gust of wind and .A. went away his hatB. away went his hatC. went his hat awayD. away his hat went29. There no buses, we had to go back by taxi.A. beB. beingC. will beD. is30. David is the first person when you get there.A. you can talk toB. you can talk to whomC. whom you can talkD. who you can talk1-5 B B C C B 6-10 A B C B D 11-15 B B D C D16-20 A B A B A 21-25 B B B D D 26-30 B D B B A二Section ADirections: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should choose the best answer.Passage One。

最新国家开放大学电大本科《高级英语写作》期末试题标准题库及答案(试卷号：) 《高级英语写作》题库一Part 1 Vocabulary and Structure [10 points]Questions 1—5 arc based on the following Usk.Choose the appropriate words or expressions from the box to complete the following paragr»pM.There are THREE extra chokes that you don't need. Write yonr answer on the Answer Sheet.Technology surrounds us and is n part of our cUily lives. We can find technological innovations at hornet our workplace< our schools, and our playgrounds* L technology has improved our lives in some ways, it has also brought many negative 2..Modern technology has made life very 3・ - We have everything we need and our inventions take care of no many unpleasant details in our day-to-dny lives. Foods from all over the world arr available at local »upermarkets< International trnvel is now fast and easy. We can talk to friends on cell phones any timet anywhere• and we can catch a TV show from many countries far away.. these conveniences have a price. 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2024年成人高考成考英语(高起专)复习试卷及解答参考一、语音知识（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1、Choose the word that has the same pronunciation as the word “elephant.”A. elephantB. elephantC. elephantD. elephantAnswer: BExplanation: The word “elephant” is pronounced as /ˈɛl.ɪ.fɑːnt/. Among the options provided, “elephant” in option B is pronounced the same as the original word.2、Select the word that has the opposite meaning of “increase.”A. increaseB. increaseC. decreaseD. decreaseAnswer: CExplana tion: The word “increase” means to make larger or greater. The wordthat has the opposite meaning is “decrease,” which means to make smaller or less. Among the options, “decrease” in option C is the correct answer.3、The word “communicate” is pronounced as:A. /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/B. /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/C. /kəˈmjuːniːkeɪt/D. /kəˈmjuːniːkeɪt/Answer: AExplanation: The correct pronunciation of “communicate” is /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/. The “c” in “communicate” is not hard, as it does not precede a double vowel.4、Which of the following words has the correct pronunciation?A. “Environment” - /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmeɪnt/B. “Education” - /ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/C. “Imagine” - /ɪˈmædʒɪneɪt/D. “Compass” - /kəˈmæpəs/Answer: BExplanation: The correct pronunciation of “education” is /ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/. The “e” in “education” is long, as it is followed by a “g” which is silent. The other options have mispronounced vowels or consonants.5、The sentence “She always has a smile on her face” emphasizes that sheis always __________.A. cheerfulC. nervousD. sadAnswer: A. cheerfulExplanation: The word “always” in the sentence indicates a constant state or behavior. The phrase “has a smile on her face” suggests that she is in a good mood or happy, which is best described by the word “cheerful.” The other options do not accurately capture the positive connotation of the sentence.二、词汇与语法知识（本大题有15小题，每小题2分，共30分）1、Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence below.The_______of the meeting was quite impressive.A. atmosphereB. audienceC. attendanceD. occasionAnswer: CExplanation: The correct answer is “attendance” because it refers to the number of people who were present at the meeting. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence.2、Select the word that does not belong in the following list.A. enthusiasticC. exhaustedD. alertAnswer: CExplanation: The word “exhausted” does not belong in the list because it is an adjective that describes someone who is very tired, whereas “enthusiastic,” “energetic,” and “alert” all describe someone who is full of energy or has a positive, watchful attitude.3、Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The teacher___________the students to be quiet during the examination.A. requestedB. suggestedC. orderedD. recommendedAnswer: C. orderedExplanation: The correct choice is “ordered” because it indicates a direct command or instruction from the teacher. The other options, while they could be used in some contexts, do not convey the same level of authority or necessity as “ordered” does in this sentence.4、Complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb in parentheses.If you________(be) more careful, you would not have made so many mistakes.A. areB. wereC. will beD. had beenAnswer: B. wereExplanation: The correct form of the verb to use in this sentence is “were,” which i s the past subjunctive form of “to be.” The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation, which is a situation that is not real but is being considered for the sake of argument. The past subjunctive is used to describea condition that is not true but could have been or would have been.5、Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The professor___________the students’ questions eagerly.A. ignoredB. addressedC. neglectedD. overlookedAnswer: B. addressedExplanation: The correct word to complet e the sentence is “addressed,” which means to speak to or write to someone formally or officially. The professor is expected to address the students’ questions, not ignore, neglect, or overlook them.6、Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.They___________(be) discussing the project when the meeting was called toorder.A. wereB. had beenC. have beenD. isAnswer: A. wereExplanation: The correct form of the verb is “were,” which is the past continuous tense. The sentence describes an action that was happening at a specific past time (when the meeting was called to order), so the past continuous tense is appropriate. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the context or the tense required.7、Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The teacher was surprised by the student’s_ability to understand complex concepts.A)surpriseB)surprisedC)surprisingD)surpriseablyAnswer: C) surprisingExplanation: The correct answer is “surprising” because it is the adjective form that describes the student’s ability. “Surprise” is a noun, “surprised” is the past participle form of the verb, and “surpriseably” is not a word.8、Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given verb in brackets.They (be) (not) aware of the changes that (take) place in the company last month.A)wereB)areC)wasD)beAnswer: A) wereExplanation: The correct answer is “were” because the subject “they” is plural, and the past perfect tense “had taken” indicates that the cha nges occurred before the awareness of them. Therefore, “were” is the correct past tense form of “be.”9.Choose the word that best completes the sentence.I can’t believe how____________changes have occurred in this small town over the past decade.A)numerousB)rapidC)suddenD)gradualAnswer: D) gradualExplanation: The sentence is describing changes that have occurred over a period of time, suggesting a process that was not immediate or extreme. “Gradual” fits this context best, indicating changes that happen slowly over time.10.Select the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence.The professor___________us a detailed outline of the research project before the deadline.A)gaveB)has givenC)will giveD)is givingAnswer: B) has givenExplanation: The sentence implies that the action of giving the outline has already occurred before the deadline. The present perfect tense (“has given”) is used to describe actions that have a present relevance or result.11.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:The manager was_about the new project, but the team was confident.A)apprehensiveB)optimisticC)indifferentD)enthusiasticAnswer: A) apprehensiveExplanation: The correct answer is “apprehensive” because it means feeling or showing anxiety or fear about something, which fits the context of the manager being concerned about the new project. The other options do not convey the same sense of worry or anxiety.12.Select the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word:The teacher’s_appr oach to teaching made the subject much more engaging.A)traditionalB)innovativeC)passiveD)objectiveAnswer: B) innovativeExplanation: The underlined word “innovative” means introducing new methods or ideas. The sentence suggests that the teacher’s approach was different and made the subject more engaging. The word “traditional” would imply a more conventional method, “passive” would suggest a lack of interest, and “objective” would imply a neutral approach, none of which fit the context as well as “innovative.”13.Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The company’s new policy has been widely __________, with both positive and negative reactions.A. criticizedB. implementedC. supportedD. rejectedAnswer: B. implementedExplanation: The correct word here should reflect that the policy has been put into effect. “Implemented” means to carry out or put into effect, which fits the context. “Criticized” would imply there are negative reactions,“supported” would imply positive reactions, and “rejected” wo uld imply outright refusal, none of which fully capture the act of the policy being put into practice.14.Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.She_______(go) to the market every morning, but now she has a car.A. used to goB. uses to goC. used goD. uses goAnswer: A. used to goExplanation: The correct phrase to use in this context is “used to” followed by the base form of the verb, which indicates a past habit or practice that has since changed. “Used to go” is the correc t past simple form that indicates a habit in the past. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the intended meaning.15.Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence.The professor___________the students to study hard for the exam.A. advisedB. recommendedC. suggestedD. proposedAnswer: B. recommendedExplanation: The correct answer is “recommended” because it is the most appropriate word to express the professor’s advice. “Advised,” “suggested,” and “proposed” can also mean giving advice or suggestions, but “recommended”is often used in a more formal context, such as in an academic setting.三、完形填空（30分）Passage:In the small town of Willow Creek, there was once a charming old library that stood at the heart of the community. The library was a hub of learning and culture, where people of all ages would gather to read, discuss, and exchange ideas. The librarian, Mrs. Thompson, was known for her warm smile and vast knowledge of books. She had been working at the library for over 30 years and was deeply loved by everyone in the town.One day, the town’s mayor announced that the library was in danger of closing due to budget cuts. The community was shocked and immediately rallied to save their beloved library. They organized a series of events, including a book sale, a bake sale, and a benefit concert, to raise funds.The most successful event was the “Willow Creek Reads” program, where local authors were invited to read to the children and talk about their writing process. The children were excited and inspired, and the adults were reminded of the power of books to bring people together.As the days went by, more and more people began to donate books and moneyto the library. Mrs. Thompson was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the community. She knew that the library would not only survive but thrive.One evening, as Mrs. Thompson was organizing a new shelf of donated books, she noticed a mysterious note tucked inside one of the books. The note read, “To Mrs.Thompson, from the Friends of Willow Creek Library. We hope these books bring you joy and continue to inspire the community.”Mrs. Thompson smiled, knowing that the spirit of the library was alive and well.Blanks:1.The library in Willow Creek was a___________of learning and culture.2.Mrs. Thompson was___________for her warm smile and vast knowledge of books.3.The town’s mayor announced that the library was in___________due to budget cuts.4.The community___________to save their beloved library.5.The most successful event was the___________program.6.The children were___________and inspired by the local authors.7.The adults were___________of the power of books to bring people together.8.More and more people began to___________books and money to the library.9.Mrs. Thompson was___________by the outpouring of support from the community.10.The note was a___________from the Friends of Willow Creek Library.11.Mrs. Thompson smiled, knowing that the spirit of the librarywas___________and well.Questions:11.What was the note a___________from the Friends of Willow Creek Library?A)InvitationB)ComplaintC)Thank youD)ApologyAnswer:C) Thank you四、阅读理解（本部分有5大题，每大题9分，共45分）第一题Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and conduct business. With just a few clicks, we can connect with people from all over the world, access a vast amount of information, and even conduct transactions online. However, along with these benefits, the Internet has also brought about various challenges and risks. One of the most significant risks is the potential for cybercrime, which includes hacking, identity theft, and phishing.1.What is one of the major risks associated with the use of the Internet?A. Improved communicationB. Access to a vast amount of informationC. Potential for cybercrimeD. Increased business opportunities2.What are some examples of cybercrimes mentioned in the passage?A. Hacking, identity theft, and phishingB. Improved communication and access to informationC. Increased business opportunitiesD. Reduced need for physical interaction3.How does the Internet impact the way we conduct business?A. It reduces the need for physical interactionB. It increases the potential for cybercrimeC. It provides a platform for global communication and transactionsD. It eliminates the need for traditional banking and financial servicesAnswers:1.C2.A3.C第二题Passage:The rapid development of technology has greatly influenced the way people communicate. Social media platforms have become an integral part of daily life,allowing individuals to connect with others across the globe. However, this shift in communication has raised concerns about the impact on face-to-face interactions and the potential loss of traditional social skills.One of the most popular social media platforms is Instagram, which is known for its focus on visual content. Users can share photos, videos, and stories, and follow others who share similar interests. While Instagram can be a great way to stay connected with friends and discover new things, it also has its downsides.A recent study found that excessive use of Instagram can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression. The constant comparison with others’ seemingly perfect lives can create a sense of inadequacy. Additionally, the platform’s algorithm can create a filter bubble, where users are only exposed to content that aligns with their existing beliefs and interests, thus limiting their exposure to diverse perspectives.Despite these concerns, many people find Instagram to be a valuable tool for networking and personal growth. It can provide a platform for artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to showcase their work and connect with potential audiences. Moreover, it can be a source of inspiration and motivation, as users are exposed to the achievements and stories of others.Questions:1、What is the main topic of the passage?A) The benefits of using social media platforms.B) The negative effects of Instagram on social interactions.C) The history of social media platforms.D) The role of technology in modern communication.2、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential negative effect of using Instagram?A) Feelings of inadequacy.B) Limited exposure to diverse perspectives.C) Improved communication skills.D) Increased feelings of loneliness and depression.3、What is the author’s attitude towards Instagram?A) Highly critical.B) Indifferent.C) Positive and supportive.D) Ambiguous.Answers:1、B) The negative effects of Instagram on social interactions.2、C) Improved communication skills.3、D) Ambiguous.第三题Reading Passage:In the small town of Greenfield, there was a long-standing tradition of the annual Greenfield Festival. The festival, which took place every autumn, broughttogether local artists, musicians, and performers from around the region. It was a time for celebration, a showcase of local talent, and a chance for the community to come together and enjoy the arts.One of the highlights of the festival was the “Greenfield Talent Show,” where local residents could audition to perform. This year, the talent show had a special twist: the winner would receive a scholarship to study music at a prestigious music school in the nearby city of Bluewater.Word Count: 102Questions:1、What is the main purpose of the Greenfield Festival?A) To promote tourism in GreenfieldB) To bring the community together and celebrate local artsC) To raise funds for charityD) To promote agricultural products2、Which event at the festival was of particular interest to this year’s participants?A) The art exhibitionB) The music concertC) The Greenfield Talent ShowD) The local craft fair3、What reward did the winner of the Greenfield Talent Show receive?A) A cash prizeB) A trip to the nearby cityC) A scholarship to study musicD) A trophyAnswers:1、B) To bring the community together and celebrate local arts2、C) The Greenfield Talent Show3、C) A scholarship to study music第四题Reading ComprehensionRead the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop and has had a significant impact on traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Online shopping has become increasingly popular due to its convenience and the vast variety of products available. However, this shift has also brought about challenges and changes in the retail industry.One of the main advantages of e-commerce is the convenience it offers. Customers can shop from the comfort of their own homes at any time of the day or night. This eliminates the need to travel to physical stores and wait in long queues. Additionally, online platforms often provide detailed product descriptions, customer reviews, and even virtual try-ons, which can help customers make more informed purchasing decisions.Despite these benefits, e-commerce has also presented challenges fortraditional retailers. Many have had to adapt to the changing landscape by investing in their online presence and offering competitive pricing and customer service. However, some have struggled to keep up and have been forced to close their doors.The retail industry is also witnessing a shift in consumer behavior. Customers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are increasingly looking for sustainable and ethical products. This has led to a rise ineco-friendly shopping options and a decline in demand for fast fashion.1.What is the main advantage of e-commerce mentioned in the passage?A) Competitive pricingB) ConvenienceC) Eco-friendly optionsD) Detailed product reviews2.How has e-commerce affected traditional brick-and-mortar stores?A) They have become more profitable.B) They have had to adapt and invest in online presence.C) They have seen a significant increase in foot traffic.D) They have closed down due to increased competition.3.What is the trend in consumer behavior mentioned in the passage?A) Customers are looking for more affordable products.B) Customers are becoming more environmentally conscious.C) Customers are preferring fast fashion over sustainable options.D) Customers are no longer interested in online shopping.Answers:1.B) Convenience2.B) They have had to adapt and invest in online presence.3.B) Customers are becoming more environmentally conscious.第五题Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.In recent years, there has been a growing interest in online education. This shift is primarily due to the convenience and flexibility it offers to students. Online courses allow individuals to learn at their own pace, from any location, and often at a lower cost compared to traditional in-person classes. However, despite these advantages, online learning also comes with its own set of challenges.One of the main concerns is the potential for reduced social interaction. In traditional classrooms, students have the opportunity to engage with their peers and professors, which can enhance their learning experience. Online students, on the other hand, may feel isolated and disconnected from the academic community. This can lead to a lack of motivation and engagement in the course material.Another challenge is the need for self-discipline. Online courses require students to be self-motivated and organized. Without the structure of a traditional classroom, students must set their own schedules and manage their time effectively. This can be difficult for some individuals, especially thosewho are accustomed to the routine of attending classes on campus.Despite these challenges, many online learners find that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. They appreciate the ability to work around their other commitments, such as full-time jobs or family responsibilities. Additionally, online courses often provide access to a wider range of resources and expertise than traditional courses.1.The primary reason for the growing interest in online education is:a) the opportunity for social interactionb) the flexibility and convenience it offersc) the lower cost compared to traditional in-person classesd) the access to a wider range of resources2.What is one of the main concerns mentioned about online learning?a) The convenience of learning at one’s own paceb) The potential for reduced social interactionc) The lower cost of online coursesd) The increased access to expertise3.According to the passage, which of the following is a challenge for online learners?a) The ease of engaging with peers and professorsb) The need for self-discipline and organizationc) The lower cost of online coursesd) The ability to work around other commitmentsAnswers:1.b) the flexibility and convenience it offers2.b) The potential for reduced social interaction3.b) The need for self-discipline and organization五、补全对话（本大题有5小题，每小题3分，共15分）第一题A: Excuse me, could you help me with some English vocabulary?B: Sure, I’d be happy to. What would you like to know about?A: I need to expand my vocabulary for the college entrance exam. Can you suggest some useful words for an “Adult Higher Education” (AHLE) English test?B: Absolutely! Here are a few words and phrases that are often included in such exams:1.(______) - a higher level of education beyond high school.2.(______) - a system of post-secondary education that allows working adults to earn degrees.3.(______) - a person who is studying or has studied at a college or university.4.(______) - a course or program of study that leads to a degree or certification.5.(______) - a test taken by students to gain admission to a college or university.A: Great, thanks! What should I write in the blank spaces?B:1.(______) - A higher level of education beyond high school.2.(______) - A system of post-secondary education that allows working adults to earn degrees.3.(______) - A person who is studying or has studied at a college or university.4.(______) - A course or program of study that leads to a degree or certification.5.(______) - A test taken by students to gain admission to a college or university.答案：1.Degree2.Adult Higher Education (AHLE)3.College student4.Curriculum5.Admission test解析：1.Degree - This word is used to describe a higher level of education, which is a key concept in the context of college education.2.Adult Higher Education (AHLE) - This specific term refers to the system that caters to working adults who wish to pursue further education.3.College student - This phrase describes someone who is currently or has been enrolled in a college or university.4.Curriculum - This word refers to the courses or program of study that an educational institution offers.5.Admission test - This term refers to the test that students must take to be admitted to a college or university, which is a common requirement for higher education.第二题1.A: I’m sorry, but I can’t help you with that right now.B: Why not?A: Because I’m currently in a meeting.B: Oh, I see. Well, can I leave you a message?A: Certainly, you can.B: Thank you. I’ll just write down my number and call you back after the meeting.A: That sounds good.B: Is there anything specific you need help with?A: Yes, actually. I need some information about the new software package our company is considering.B: Of course. Let me check if I have that information available.A: Alright, take your time.B: I should be able to find it for you. Just a moment, please.A: No problem.B: There we go. I have the information you need.A: Great, thanks. Can you send it to my email?B: Absolutely. I’ll send it over right now.A: Perfect. I appreciate your help.B: You’re welcome. Feel free to call back if you need anything else.A: Will do. Have a good meeting.B: You too. Goodbye.1.A: I’m sorry, but I can’t help you with that right now.B: Why not?A: Because I’m currently in a meeting.B: Oh, I see. Well, can I leave you a message?A: Certainly, you can.B: Thank you. I’ll just write down my number and call you back after the meeting.A: That sounds good.B: Is there anything specific you need help with?A: Yes, actually. I need some information about the new software package our company is considering.B: Of course. Let me check if I have that information available.A: Alright, take your time.B: I should be able to find it for you. Just a moment, please.A: No problem.B: There we go. I have the information you need.A: Great, thanks. Can you send it to my email?B: Absolutely. I’ll send it over right now.A: Perfect. I appreciate your help.B: You’re welc ome. Feel free to call back if you need anything else.A: Will do. Have a good meeting.B: You too. Goodbye.答案：解析：The correct continuation of the dialogue is B because it maintains the context of the original message and provides a logical progression of the conversation. It addresses the initial reason for the inability to assist and then moves on to offering a solution (leaving a message) and asking for further details about the assistance needed. The dialogue then proceeds with the person finding the information, offering to send it via email, and concluding with a friendly farewell.第三题A: Excuse me, I’m looking for the English section of the Adult College Entrance Examination. Can you help me?B: Sure, follow me. You need to go to the second floor and then turn right. The English section is located in Room 202.A: Oh, okay. Thank you. By the way, what time does the exam start?B: The exam will begin at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Make sure you arrive 30 minutes early to get settled.A: Got it. I’ll be there on t ime. One more thing, is there a specific roomfor the English exam?B: Yes, it’s Room 202 as well. You’ll see a sign indicating the English section.A: Perfect. Thanks again for your help.B: You’re welcome. Good luck with your exam!Answer:B: Yes, it’s Room 202 as well. You’ll see a sign indicating the English section.Explanation:In this dialogue, the student is asking for directions to the English section of the exam. The answer to the question is found in the response by the staff member. They confirm that the English exam is held in Room 202, as indicated by a sign, providing clear information to the student.第四题A: Excuse me, I seem to have misplaced my calculator. Can you help me find it?B: Sure, where do you think you might have left it?A: I was working on this problem for our math class, and I think I might have left it on the desk.B: Okay, let’s check the desk first. Is this the one you’re looking for?A: No, that’s not it. It was smaller and black.B: Alright, let’s look over there by the window. Do you see anything that。

成考英语期末考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

A. 他去了图书馆。

B. 他去了电影院。

C. 他去了超市。

D. 他去了公园。

[答案：A]2. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

A. 她喜欢游泳。

B. 她喜欢跑步。

C. 她喜欢打篮球。

D. 她喜欢打网球。

[答案：D]3. 根据所听短文，选择正确答案。

A. 他们计划去海滩。

B. 他们计划去爬山。

C. 他们计划去博物馆。

D. 他们计划去购物。

[答案：B]4. 根据所听短文，选择正确答案。

A. 他错过了公交车。

B. 他错过了火车。

C. 他错过了飞机。

D. 他错过了地铁。

[答案：C]5. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

A. 她要参加生日派对。

B. 她要参加婚礼。

C. 她要参加毕业典礼。

D. 她要参加公司年会。

[答案：A]二、词汇与语法（共30分）6. 根据上下文，填入适当的单词。

He _____ (1) his homework before he went to bed. [答案：finished]7. 根据上下文，填入适当的单词。

She _____ (2) her keys in the car.[答案：left]8. 根据上下文，填入适当的单词。

The weather is _____ (3) than yesterday.[答案：warmer]9. 根据上下文，填入适当的单词。

He _____ (4) to the concert last night.[答案：went]10. 根据上下文，填入适当的单词。

The _____ (5) of the meeting is next Monday.[答案：date]三、阅读理解（共30分）11. 阅读下列短文，选择正确答案。

According to the passage, what is the main idea?A. The importance of education.B. The benefits of exercise.C. The impact of technology.D. The role of communication.[答案：C]12. 阅读下列短文，选择正确答案。

2024年成人高考成考英语(专升本)模拟试题及答案指导一、语音知识（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1.What is the pronunciation of the word “definitely”?A. Jǐn dì què yǒuB. Jǐn dì què yǒu lǐC. Jǐn dì què yǒu yǔD. Jǐn dì què yǒu yúAnswer: AExplanation: The correct pronunciation of the word “definitely” is Jǐn dì què yǒu.2.What is the pronunciation of the word “individual”?A. Jiě jí nǚ rénB. Jiě jí nǚ rén lǐC. Jiě jí nǚ rén yǔD. Jiě jí nǚ rén yúAnswer: AExplanation: The correct pronunciation of the word “individual” is Jiě jí nǚ rén.3、根据音标 [ˈælmə]，下列哪一项是单词“alm” 的正确发音？A)[ˈælm] B) [ˈɑːlm] C) [ˈælmər] D) [ˈəlmɪ]答案A) [ˈælm]解析：首先，我们必须检查音标 [ˈælmə]。

这个音标表示了一个元音和两个辅音字母的组合。

我们可以看到，第一个和最后一个音标都是元音[æ]，它位于辅音 [m] 的中间。

所以，正确的发音应该是[ælm] 或[ælmər]，因为 [ər] 通常用来表示单词结尾时的清晰度或者加强单词的重音。

《高级英语》期末考试试卷（A）参考答案05-062005 －2006 学年第二学期《高级英语》期末考试试卷（A）参考答案I.Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the given words andphrases. (15%)1. speaks volumes2. in the vicinity of3. at his disposal4. acted as5. oblivious不知道的of6. look up to7. to no avail8. follow suit9. a battery of 10. in lieu of场所11. unparalleled 12. reassuring 13. circulation 14. significance 15. engulfedII.Paraphrase the following sentences, especially paying attention to the underlined part. （20%）看要求评分III.Proofreading (10%)The Great Depression first started in the New York StorkExchange. In the 1920s, there were fatal flaws on the prosperity 1. inof the economy. Overproduction of crops depresses food prices, 2. depressedand farmers suffered. Industrial workers were earning better wages,but they still did not have enough purchased power tocontinue buying 3.purchasingthe flood of goods that poured out of their factories. With profitssoar and interest rates low, a great deal of money was available 4.soaringfor investment, and much of tha t capital wen t into reckless 5. butspeculation. Billions of dollars \that poured into the stock market, and 6 thatfrantic bidding boosted the price of share far above their real value. 7.sharesAs long as the market prospered, speculators could make fortunesovernight, but they could be ruined just as quick if stock 8.quicklyprices fell. On October 24, 1929 –“Black Thursday” -- awave of panic selling of stocks swept the New York StockExchange. Once started, the collapse of shares and othersecurity prices could not be halted. By 1932, thousandsof banks and over 100,000 businesses had been failed. Industrial 9. beenproduction was cut in half, farm income had fallen by more than half, wages had increased 60%, new investment was 10. decreaseddown 90%, and one out of every four was unemployed in the USA.IV．Reading comprehension (25%)1-5 BCADB 6-10 BCBCA11-15 CCBCA 16-20 DDCCB 21-25 BAACAV. Text analysis (30%)看要求评分。

高起专《大学英语》二完形填空The four-minute mileIt is the nature of athletic records that they are broken and their place is taken by new ones . Yet in many sports (1), there is a mark which is not (2) in itself, but which becomes a legend as athletes (3)to break it. The most (4) of these is the attempt to run the mile in (5) than four minutes.In 1945, the mile record was (6) to 4 minutes, 1.5 seconds. And there, for nine years, it stuck. Then, in 1954, a medical student (7) Roger Bannister decided to try and break the record. He had been (8) for this day since running the mile in 4 minutes, 2 seconds the (9) year.Two other runners set the pace for him, and (10) 250 yards to go he burst ahead for the finish. He wrote (11): ‘My body had exhausted all its energy, but it (12) on running just the same. Those (13) few seconds seemed never-ending. I could see the line of the finishing tape. I jumped like a man making a desperate attempt to save himself from danger. ‘Bannister’s time was 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds. (14) this record has been broken on many (15) since, Bannister’s achievement will never be forgotten.1.A) happenings B) events C) games D) matches2.A) central B) major C) significant D) considerable3.A) try B) try on C) try out D) try for4.A) known B) public C) noticeable D) famous5.A) smaller B) less C) lower D) under6.A) broken down B) lessened C) decreased D) brought down7.A) entitled B) called C) nicknamed D) known8.A) trying B) studying C) running D) training9.A) early B) previous C) past D) former10.A) on B) in C) with D) by11.A) afterwards B) then C) next D) after12.A) went B) continued C) ran D) got13.A) last B) late C) latest D) later14.A) But B) In spite of C) However D) Although15.A) times B) times C) occasions D) incidentsThe mystery of the Marie CelesteWe spotted the Marie Celeste drifting in mid-Atlantic on December 5, 1872. Since the ship looked damaged, the captain said the three of us (1)board her at once (2) investigate and (3)him back any information we could get hold of. We (4) climb on board without too much difficulty but wecouldn’t see any sign of life anywhere. The crew of the Marie Celeste (5) have abandoned ship (6) the ship’s small lifeboat was missing. Some navigational equipment which a ship of that kind (7) had on board was also missing. The crew (8) had much time to abandon ship because they had not (9) with them many of their personal possessions.Luckily, we (10) to find the ship’s log which helped us a great deal in our (11). The last time the captain of the Maria Celeste had(12)_ entry in the ship’s log was November 21. Something extraordinary must have taken(13)between this date and December 5. The captain of the ship, Benjamin Briggs, had extensive(14) of the high seas so what had made him (15) the decision to abandon ship in the middle of nowhere?1.A) have B) had to C) could D) ought2.A) in order that B) so that C) in order to D) for to3.A) take B) get C) carry D) bring4.A) couldn’t B) managed C) unable D) were able to5.A) can’t B) must C) hadn’t D) could6.A) since B) on account of C) as a result of D) owing to7.A) shouldn’t B) should have C) shouldn’t have D) should be8.A) ought not have B) must not C) couldn’t have D) would have9.A) taken B) fetched C) brought D) had10.A) could B) able C) knew D) managed11.A) information B) solution C) suggestion D) investigation12.A) took B) passed C) wrote D) made13.A) part B) care C) place D) control14.A) qualification B) education C) experience D) travel15.A) bring B) choose C) have D) take完形填空1、1--5 BCADB 6--10 DBDBC 11--15 AAADC2、1--5 BCDDB 6--10 ABCAD 11--15 DDCCD三阅读理解Reading Passage 1Language students often think they have memory problems. They worry because they can’t remember words. In fact，the problem usually isn’t with their memory. The problem is with how they study.To remember words better，you need to understand how memory works. There are two kinds of memory: short-term and long-term. When you see，hear，or read something，it goes first into short-term memory. But short-term memory lasts for only a few seconds. You will only remember something longer if it goes into long-term memory. Your long-term memory is like a very big library with many，many books. And like a library，it’s organized（有条理的）. When you put。

本科《英语1》复习资料1I.Vocabulary and Structure1.— Hello! May I talk to the man ager about the price?— A .A.Sorry, he is out at the mome ntB. No, you can 'tC. Sorry, you can ' tD. I don ' t know2.— I ' m terribly sorry that I made your table cloth dirty.— A .A.Never mindB. Don ' t mention itC. That ' s rightD. Sorry3.— Do you mi nd if I ope n the win dow?—__ B ___ I feel a bit cold.A.Of course not.B. I ' d rather you didn ' t.C. Go ahead.D. Why not?4.— Excuse me, sir. Where is Dr. Smith ? ' s office— D .A.You can ' t ask meB.Good questi onC.Please don ' t say soD.Sorry I don ' t know, but you can ask the man over there5.— Good morning, sir. May I help you?—_______ .A.No, I don ' t buy anythingB. No, I don ' t need your helpC. Yes, I need some saltD. Oh, no. That ' s Ok6.Since he left the uni versity, he A in an acco unting compa ny.A. has bee n work ingB. had workedC. had bee n work ingD. was work ing7.The weather in Chi na is differe nt from _C .A. AmericaB. in AmericaC. that in AmericaD. one in America8.It was not un til daw n B__ their way out of the forest.A. whe n they foundB. that they foundC. did they findD. that they didn ' t find9._A ____ he says or does won ' t make me change my mind at all.A. Whatever B However C. Which D. How10.We all believe that it ' d be hard foChimebstra responsibilities now.A. take apartB. take upC. take onD. take back11.We walked dow n the stairs in stead _ B ___ tak ing the elevator.A. inB. ofC. forD. by12.Time and tide wait ___ D ______ n o man.A.byB. atC. onD. for13.Health ____ C _____ on good food, fresh air and eno ugh sleep.A.requiresB. requestsC. depe ndsD. spe nds14.The last time I saw him he ___ B ___ of retiri ng at the end of the year.A. has bee n talk ingB. was talk ingC. has talkedD. had talked15.The Dutch Ian guage is closely __C ______ t o Germa n.A. releva ntB. relativeC. relatedD. reveali ng16. D _____ security, the door was chained as well as locked.A. InB. AsC. WithD. For17.1 think of that movie _ B _____ o ne of the worst I ' ve ever seen.A. forB. asC. withD. to18.Just ____ C ____ you hate Mr. Gree n, I dislike his wife.A. beforeB. whileC. asD. whe n19.In manu facturi ng, cheaper materials are con sta ntly being substituted _______ B the better,more expe nsive kind.A. forB. byC. withD. out20. A bad cold may A to pn eum onia.A. leadB. causeC. resultD. give21.The program aims to provide self-sufficie ncy C local n eeds.A. inB. onC. forD. with22.The cha nge ___ D _____ his in come.A. has en actedB. has in fectedC. has effectedD. has affected23.Most adults who are lear ning a foreig n Ian guage would disagree _____ C the stateme ntthatit is unn ecessary for them to be taught grammar.A. toB. upC. withD. at24.The nu clear family usually A _____ two pare nts and their childre n.A. con sists ofB. composes ofC. is con sisted ofD. made of25.The motor car has bee n ____ C _____ for many cha nges in the en viro nmen t.A. tiredB. boredC. resp on sibleD. in terest ingII.ClozeThere are 10 blanks in the following passage(s). For each blank there are five choices marked A, B, C, D and E. Choose the ONE that best fits into the passage(s).In China it is relatively usual to ask people their age, but in the West this question is gen erally regarded as impolite. This is particularly true 36 wome n, and even more tha n _37 if the inqu irer is a man.However, it is very 38 _ to ask childre n their age, and some adults may not mind 39____________________________ either.In fact, some elderly people are quite happy to 40 their age, especially if they feel they lookyoung _their age. Nevertheless, it is not very wise to ask a(n )42 __ q uesti on like "How oldareyou?". If elderly people want to talk about their age, and perhaps receive a complime nt on how young they look, they may easily 43 the topic themselves, and ask the other person to 44 how old they are. 45 such a question, it is quite acceptable to discuss age in a free way. Theynormally expect to be complimented on their youthfulness, though rather than to be told that theylook very old!（B36. A. on B. for C. in D. of（D37. A. that B. such C. than D. so（B38. A. average B. normal C. expected D. unusual（A39. A. being asked B. asking C. to ask D. to be asked（A40. A. release B. reflect C. reveal D. remark（C41. A. to B. with C. for D. at（D42. A. open B. strange C. impolite D. direct（B43. A. bring about B. bring up C. bring along D. bring to（A44. A. guess B. know C. learn D. predict（C）45. A. For B. With C. In D. OnIII. Reading ComprehensionPassage 1Driving cars, trucks and motorcycles is an important part of our lives. We do it every day to get to work, to school or to friends' houses.Driving can be very convenient, but can also cause many problems. Waiting in line at a redlight, a driver may get impatient and decide just to drive right through it. If another car iscoming from the other direction, there might be a terrible accident. Cutting another car off canmake its driver angry, so that driver cuts off someone else. Pretty soon everybody is angry, andimpatient.Traffic accidents declare millions of lives every year worldwide. In Taiwan alone, over seven people are killed in accidents every day. The annual death rate （年死亡率） fromtraffic accidents in Taiwan is twice that of Japan.To allow traffic to move smoothly and safely, everybody must follow the rules. Before youdrive, learn all the traffic laws. That way of driving is safe, convenient and even fun!46.The word “ convenient ” in the passage mAe_a_n_s__ _. _A.handy, easy to doB.that can be changedC.fond of drinking and merry-makingD. carriages or other trucks47.If you cut another car off, its driver may be C___.A. impatient B .terrible C. angryD.both A and B48.The sentence " Traffic accidents declare millions of lives "means " B_".A. Traffic accidents make some people become millionairesB.Many people die from traffic accidentslions of people say they themselves have had traffic accidentsD. Millions of people remain healthy after traffic accidents49. ________________________________________________ According to the passage, driving can be safe if ___B _________________________________________ .A.you are patientB.you obey all the traffic rulesC.you don't cut another car offD.you wait in line at a red light50.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage? ___A .A. Traffic SafetyB.CarefulC.How To Drive A CarD. A Traffic AccidentIV. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.Some people who are very intelligent and successful in their fields find it difficult tosucceed in language learning.2.The nuclear family usually consists of two parents (mother and father) and their children.3.How surprised the people who thought tomatoes poisonous would be if they could know thatmillions of pounds of tomatoes were supplied to soldiers overseas during World War II?4.The killing of insects has resulted in a loss of balance in the ecology.5.Rivers which used to be polluted by industrial chemical waste are now being cleaned.V. Translate the following sentences into English. 1.我和玛丽经常有分歧，但我们仍是好朋友。

高起专《大学英语》二完形填空The four-minute mileIt is the nature of athletic records that they are broken and their place is taken by new ones . Yet in many sports (1), there is a mark which is not (2) in itself, but which becomes a legend as athletes (3)to break it. The most (4) of these is the attempt to run the mile in (5) than four minutes.In 1945, the mile record was (6) to 4 minutes, 1.5 seconds. And there, for nine years, it stuck. Then, in 1954, a medical student (7) Roger Bannister decided to try and break the record. He had been (8) for this day since running the mile in 4 minutes, 2 seconds the (9) year.Two other runners set the pace for him, and (10) 250 yards to go he burst ahead for the finish. He wrote (11): ‘My body had exhausted all its energy, but it (12) on running just the same. Those (13) few seconds seemed never-ending. I could see the line of the finishing tape. I jumped like a man making a desperate attempt to save himself from danger. ‘Bannister’s time was 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds. (14) this record has been broken on many (15) since, Bannister’s achievement will never be forgotten.1.A) happenings B) events C) games D) matches2.A) central B) major C) significant D) considerable3.A) try B) try on C) try out D) try for4.A) known B) public C) noticeable D) famous5.A) smaller B) less C) lower D) under6.A) broken down B) lessened C) decreased D) brought down7.A) entitled B) called C) nicknamed D) known8.A) trying B) studying C) running D) training9.A) early B) previous C) past D) former10.A) on B) in C) with D) by11.A) afterwards B) then C) next D) after12.A) went B) continued C) ran D) got13.A) last B) late C) latest D) later14.A) But B) In spite of C) However D) Although15.A) times B) times C) occasions D) incidentsThe mystery of the Marie CelesteWe spotted the Marie Celeste drifting in mid-Atlantic on December 5, 1872. Since the ship looked damaged, the captain said the three of us (1)board her at once (2) investigate and (3)him back any information we could get hold of. We (4) climb on board without too much difficulty but wecouldn’t see any sign of life anywhere. The crew of the Marie Celeste (5) have abandoned ship (6) the ship’s small lifeboat was missing. Some navigational equipment which a ship of that kind (7) had on board was also missing. The crew (8) had much time to abandon ship because they had not (9) with them many of their personal possessions.Luckily, we (10) to find the ship’s log which helped us a great deal in our (11). The last time the captain of the Maria Celeste had(12)_ entry in the ship’s log was November 21. Something extraordinary must have taken(13)between this date and December 5. The captain of the ship, Benjamin Briggs, had extensive(14) of the high seas so what had made him (15) the decision to abandon ship in the middle of nowhere?1.A) have B) had to C) could D) ought2.A) in order that B) so that C) in order to D) for to3.A) take B) get C) carry D) bring4.A) couldn’t B) managed C) unable D) were able to5.A) can’t B) must C) hadn’t D) could6.A) since B) on account of C) as a result of D) owing to7.A) shouldn’t B) should have C) shouldn’t have D) should be8.A) ought not have B) must not C) couldn’t have D) would have9.A) taken B) fetched C) brought D) had10.A) could B) able C) knew D) managed11.A) information B) solution C) suggestion D) investigation12.A) took B) passed C) wrote D) made13.A) part B) care C) place D) control14.A) qualification B) education C) experience D) travel15.A) bring B) choose C) have D) take完形填空1、1--5 BCADB 6--10 DBDBC 11--15 AAADC2、1--5 BCDDB 6--10 ABCAD 11--15 DDCCD三阅读理解Reading Passage 1Language students often think they have memory problems. They worry because they can’t remember words. In fact，the problem usually isn’t with their memory. The problem is with how they study.To remember words better，you need to understand how memory works. There are two kinds of memory: short-term and long-term. When you see，hear，or read something，it goes first into short-term memory. But short-term memory lasts for only a few seconds. You will only remember something longer if it goes into long-term memory. Your long-term memory is like a very big library with many，many books. And like a library，it’s organized（有条理的）. When you putaway a book-or memory-you can’t just leave it anywhere. You have to choose a place where you can find it again.How can you do this with vocabulary？The answer is to work with the word and think about the word in new ways. You can do this by writing new sentences that include it. Even better，you can invent a little story about the word，with people or places that you know. Another way is to make a picture in your mind with the word. For example，if the word is height，you can think of the tallest person you know and try to guess his or her height. All of these activities are good ways to think about words. They make the meaning of words stronger in your long-term memory. And they give a way to find a word when you need it.1. In the writer’s opinion，students can’t remember words because _______.A. they have memory problemsB. they are too worriedC. they don’t use a proper wayD. they don’t like to study2. Which is TRUE about memory according to the passage？A. Short-term memory is seldom used.B. What we see goes into long-term memory first.C. We will forget a word soon if it goes into short-term memory.D. We will never forget a word if it goes into long-term memory.3. The underlined（划线的）part in Paragraph 2 means long-term memory ________.A. keeps many books like a large libraryB. works like a well-organized libraryC. provides any book you wantD. leaves memory anywhere4. Which is one example of“thinking about the word in new ways in Paragraph 3？A. Making sentences with the word.B. Listening to some familiar stories.C. Talking with people that you know.D. Drawing pictures of the word on paper.5. This passage mainly tells us about ________.A. language students’ problems in studyB. how to make the meaning of words strongerC. short-term and long-term memoryD. how to improve ways to remember wordsThis is my first year attending Wilson Middle School. Last year I went to a differentmiddle school. Over the summer my father got a new job, so our whole family moved. Now I go to Wilson.I want to make some comments based on my unique perspective as someone who has attended two different middle schools. For example, I was surprised by all the complaints that the students at Wilson make about the food in the cafeteria. Either they don’t like it, or they want more choices. But I like the food. The dishes are pretty tasty. And as for choices, at the school I went to last year there were never more than two lunch options each day. Sometimes there was only one!However, I don’t want anyone to think that I have a negative opinion of the Wilson students. Actually, I have been impressed with how involved the students here are. I plan to participate in some of the special clubs here that are organized by students, like the photography club and the hiking club. At my last school, students were not as actively involved in forming clubs.6. Why is the author a student at Wilson Middle School?A Because his family recently movedB Because his father is a teacher thereC Because it is the best school in the areaD Because he just completed primary school7. In the second paragraph, the word perspective is closest in meaning to _______.A cause and effectB back and forthC out of dateD point of view8. In the second paragraph, the word “one” refers to _______.A dayB schoolC optionD cafeteria9. Why does the author like the food at Wilson Middle School?A It tastes good.B It is very healthful.C The servings are large.D Students help to make it.10. What does the author imply about the students at his previous school compared to students at Wilson Middle School?A They did better in their studies.B They planned fewer activities.C They belonged to sports clubs.D They gave him more help.Passage 3Cricket—how I detested this game when I was young! My family would spend hours and hours watching it on television while I angrily waited for it to end. Every game seemed the same. Yes, one team won and the other one lost, but it was always the same game—some men pitching a ball, some running back and forth.Then something happened. I became old enough to start playing cricket myself withthe other kids in my neighborhood. We found a place to play wherever we could put up a wicket. We played on the street, in the backyard—even on the tops of buildings, believe it or not!I can recall so clearly the sounds of the ball hitting the bat and the quick running feet. I can still feel the sun on my face as I played and the bruises and scratches from falling down. I can still see the blue sky fading to darkness behind the buildings as our games continued into the night. It became my favorite thing in the world. Now I watch it not with anger, but with fond memories of the endless days and nights spent playing the game.11. What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?A Cricket: A Game for All AgesB How I Learned to Love CricketC The Dangers of Playing CricketD Learning the Rules of a Difficult Game12 . In the first paragraph, the word detested is closest in meaning to _______.A hatedB playedC wantedD watched13. What best describes the author’s attitudetoward cricket when he was very young?A It was boring to watch.B It was difficult to learn.C It was fun to talk about.D It was dangerous to play.14. According to the author, what was surprising about some of the cricket games he played?A They were played without bats.B They were played on rooftops.C No one cared who won them.D No one got hurt playing them.15.The author describes memories of all of the following EXCEPT _______.A how the sun felt on his skinB how the ball sounded hitting the batC how the sky turned from light to darkD how the rules of the game caused arguments阅读Reading Passage 1 CCBADReading passage 2 ADCABReading passage 3 BAABD。

17. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebearsprescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.18. Divided, there is little we can do, for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at oddsand split asunder.19. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the oceandepths and encourage the arts and commerce.20. I deposited her at the girls’dormitory, where she assured me that she had had aperfectly terrif evening, and I went glumly to my room.21. I hid my exasperation. “Polly, it’s a fallacy. The generalization is reached too hastily.There are too few instances to support such a conclusion.”22. She was not yet of pin-up proportions, but I felt sure that time would supply the lack.undermined an article of faith: the thingliness of things.25. Barring the catastrophe of nuclear war, it will continue to shape both modern cultureand the consciousness of those who inhabit that culture.26. The craftsman is thus able to learn from his work; and to use and develop hiscapacities and skills in its prosecution.27. Work has become alienated from the working person.28. Most investigations in the field of industrial psychology are concerned with thequestion of how the productivity of the individual worker can be increased, and how he can be made to work with less friction.29. But no; what most excites Europeans is the city’s charged, nervous atmosphere, itsvulgar dynamism.30. It is about constant battles for subway seats, for a cabdriver’s or a clerk’s or awaiter’s attention, fo r a foothold, a chance, a better address, a larger billing.III. Reading Comprehension (40%)Directions: In this section there are five reading passages followed by a total of twenty multiple-choice questions. Read the passages and then write your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. TEXT AThirty-two people watched Kitty Genovese being killed right beneath their windows. She was their neighbor. Yet none of the 32 helped her. Not one even called the police. Was this in gunman cruelty? Was it lack of feeling abo ut one’s fellow man?“Not so,” say scientists John Barley and Bib Fatane. These men went beyond the headlines to probe the reasons why people didn’t act. They found that a person has to go through two steps before he can help. First he has to notice that is an emergency.Suppose you see a middle-aged man fall to the side-walk. Is he having a heart attack? Is he in a coma from diabetes? Or is he about to sleep off a drunk?Is the smoke coming into the room from a leak in the air conditioning? Is it “steampi pes”? Or is it really smoke from a fire? It’s not always easy to tell if you are faced witha real emergency.Second, and more important, the person faced with an emergency must feel personally responsible. He must feel that he must help, or the person won’t get the help he needs.The researchers found that a lot depends on how many people are around. They had college students in to be “tested”. Some came alone. Some came with one or two others. And some came in large groups. The receptionist started them o ff on the “tests”. Then she went into the next room. A curtain divided the “testing room” and the room into which she went. Soon the students heard a scream, the noise of file cabinets falling and a cry for help. All of this had been pre-recorded on a tape-recorder.Eight out of ten of the students taking the test alone acted to help. Of the students in pairs, only two out of ten helped. Of the students in groups, none helped.In other words, in a group, Americans often fail to act. They feel that others will act. They, themselves, needn’t. They do not feel any direct responsibility.Are people bothered by situations where people are in trouble? Yes. Scientists found that the people were emotional. They sweated. They had trembling hands. They felt the other person’s trouble. But they did not act. They were in a group. Their actions were shaped by the actions of those they were with.31. The purpose of this passage is___________.A. to explain why people fail to act in emergenciesB. to explain when people will act in emergenciesC. to explain what people will do in emergenciesD. to explain how people feel in emergencies32. Which of the following is NOT true?A. When a person tries to help others, he must be clear that there is a real emergency.B. When a person tries to help others, he should know whether they are worth hishelp.C. A person must take the full responsibility for the safety of those in emergencies ifhe wants to help.D. A person with a heart attack needs the most.33. The researchers have conducted an experiment to prove that people will act inemergencies when_______________.A. they are in pairsB. they are in groupsC. they are aloneD. they are with their friends34. The main reason why people fail to act when they stay together is that___________.A. they are afraid of emergenciesB. they are reluctant to get themselves involvedC. others will act if they themselves hesitateD. they do not have any direct responsibility for those who need help35. The author suggests that____________.A. we shouldn’t blame a person if he fails to act in emergenciesB. a person must feel guilty if he fails to helpC. people should be responsible for themselves in emergenciesD. when you are in trouble, people will help you anyway TEXT BTo Err Is Humanby Lewis ThomasEveryone must have had at least one personal experience with a computer error by this time. Bank balances are suddenly reported to have jumped from $379 into the millions, appeals for charitable contributions are mailed over and over to people with crazy sounding names at your address, department stores send the wrong bills, utility companies write that they’re turning everything off, that sort of thing. If you manage to get in touch with someone and complain, you then get instantaneously typed, guilty letters from the same computer, saying, “Our computer was in error, and an adjustment is being made in your account.”These are supposed to be the sheerest, blindest accidents. Mistakes are not believed to be the normal behavior of a good machine. If things go wrong, it must be a personal, human error, the result of fingering, tampering a button getting stuck, someone hitting the wrong key. The computer, at its normal best, is infallible.I wonder whether this can be true. After all, the whole point of computers is that they represent an extension of the human brain, vastly improved upon but nonetheless human, superhuman maybe. A good computer can think clearly and quickly enough to beat you at chess, and some of them have even been programmed to write obscure verse. They can do anything we can do, and more besides.It is not yet known whether a computer has its own consciousness, and it would be hard to find out about this. When you walk into one of those great halls now built for the huge machines, and standing listening, it is easy to imagine that the faint, distant noises are the sound of thinking, and the turning of the spools gives them the look of wild creatures rolling their eyes in the effort to concentrate, choking with information. But real thinking, and dreaming, are other matters. On the other hand, the evidence of something like an unconscious, equivalent to ours, are all around, in every mail. As extensions of the human brain, they have been constructed the same property of error, spontaneous, uncontrolled, and rich in possibilities.36. The title of the writing “To Err Is Human” implies that ____________.A. making mistakes is confined only to human beings.B. every human being cannot avoid making mistakes.C. all human beings are always making mistakes.D. every human being is born to make bad mistakes.37. The first paragraph implies that _____________.A. computer errors are so obvious that one can hardly prevent them from happening.B. a computer is so capable of making errors that none of them is avoidable.C. computers make such errors as miscalculation and inaccurate reporting.D. computers can’t think so their errors are natural and unavoidable.38. The author uses his hypothesis that “computers represent an extension of the human brain” in order to indicate that ____________.A. human beings are not infallible, nor are computers.B. computers are bound to make as many errors as human beings.C. errors made by computers can be avoided the same as human mistakes can beavoided.D. computers are made by human beings and so are their errors.39. The rhetoric the author employed in writing the third paragraph, especially thesentence “A good computer can think clearly and quickl y enough to beat you at chess...” is usually referred to in writing as ______________.A. simile.B. personification.C. hyperbole.D. metaphor.40. The author compared the faint and distant sound of the computer to the sound ofthinking and regarded it as the product of _____________.A. dreaming and thinking.B. some property of errors.C. consciousness.D. possibilities.TEXT CI cry easily. I once burst into tears when the curtain came down on the Kirov Ballet’s “Swan Lake”.I still choke up every time I see a film of Roger Bannister breaking the “impossible” four-minute mark for the mile. I figure I am moved by witnessing men and women at their best. But they need not be great men and women, doing great things.I remember the night, some years ago, when my wife and I were going to dinner ata friend’s house in New York city. It was sleeting. As we hurried toward the house, with its welcoming light, I noticed a car pulling out from the curb. Just ahead, another car was waiting to back into the parking space—a rare commodity in crowded Manhattan. But before he could do so another car came up from behind, and sneaked into the spot. That’s dirty pool, I thought.While my wife went ahead into our friend’s house, 1 stepped into the street to give the guilty driver a piece of my mind. A man in work clothes rolled down the window.“Hey,” I said, “this parking space belongs to that guy,” I gestured toward the man ahead, who was looking back angrily. I thought I was being a good Samaritan, I guess--and I remember that the moment I was feeling pretty manly in my new trench coat.“Mind your own business!” the driver told me.“No,” I said. “You don’t understand. That fellow was waiting to back into this space.”Things quickly heated up, until finally he leaped out of the car. My God, he was colossal. He grabbed me and bent me back over the hood of his car as if I was a rag doll. The sleet stung my face. I glanced at the other driver, looking for help, but he gunned his engine and hightailed it out of there.The huge man shook his rock of a fist of me, brushing my lip and cutting the inside of my mouth against my teeth. I tasted blood. I was terrified. He snarled and threatened, and then told me to beat it.Almost in a panic, I scrambled to my friend’s front door. As a former Marine, as a man, I felt utterly humiliated. Seeing that I was shaken, my wife and friends asked me what had happened. All I could bring myself to say was that I had had an argument about a parking space. They had the sensitivity to let it go at that.I sat stunned. Perhaps half an hour later, the doorbell rang. My blood ran cold. For some reason I was sure that the bruiser had returned for me. My hostess got up to answer it, but I stopped her. I felt morally bound to answer it myself.I walked down the hallway with dread. Yet 1 knew I had to face up to my fear. I opened the door. There he stood, towering. Behind him, the sleet came down harder than ever.“I came back to apologize,” he said in a low voice. “When I got home, I said to myself, ‘what right do I have to do that?’ I’m ashamed of myself. All I can tell you is that the Brooklyn Navy Yard is closing. I’ve worked there for years. And today I got laid off. I’m not myself. I hope you’ll accept my apology.”I often remember that big man. 1 think of the effort and courage it took for him to come back to apologize. He was man at last.And I remember that after I closed the door, my eyes blurred, as I stood in the hallway for a few moments alone.41. On what occasion is the author likely to be moved?A. A young person cheated of the best things in life.B. A genius athlete breaks a world record.C. A little girl suffers from an incurable disease.D. When the curtain comes down on a touching play.42. What does “dirty pool” a t the end of the second paragraph mean?A. Improper deed.B. Bribery.C. Unclean place.D. Dirty transaction.43. Why didn’t the writer’s wife and friends ask him what had really happened to him?A. They sensed that something terrible happened, th ey didn’t dare to ask.B. They were afraid that the writer might lose face if they asked.C. They’d like to let it be for it was not their business.D. They tried to calm the writer in this way.TEXT DIn a reaction against a too-rigid, over-refined classical curriculum, some educational philosophers have swung sharply to an espousal of “life experience” as the sole source of learning. Using their narrow interpretation of John Dewey’s theories as a base for support, they conclude that only through “doing”can learning take place. Spouting such phrases as “Teach the child, not the subject,” they demand, without sensing its absurdity, an end to rigorous study as a means of opening the way to learning. While not all adherents to this approach would totally eliminate a study of great books, the influence of this philosophy has been felt in the public school curricula, as evidenced by the gradual subordination of great literature.What is the purpose of literature? Why read, if life alone is to be our teacher? James Joyce states that the artist reveals the human situation by re-creating life out of life. Aristotle states that art presents universal truths because its form is taken from nature. Thus, consciously or otherwise, the great writer reveals the human situation most tellingly, extending our understanding of ourselves and our world.We can soar with the writer to the heights of man’s aspirations, or plummeting w ithhim to tragic despair. The works of Steinbeck, Anderson, and Salinger; the poetry of Whitman, Sandburg, and Frost; the plays of Ibsen, Miller, and O’Neill; all present starkly realistic portrayals of life’s problems. Reality? Yes! But how much wider is the understanding we gain than that attained by viewing life through the keyhole of our single existence.Can we measure the richness gained by the young reader venturing down the Mississippi with Tom and Huck, or cheering Ivanhoe as he battles the Black Knight; the deepening understanding of the mature reader of the tragic South of William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams, of the awesome determination and frailty of Patrick White’s Australian pioneers?This function of literature, the enlarging of our own life sphere, is of itself of major importance. Additionally, however, it has been suggested that solutions of social problems maybe suggested in the study of literature. The overweening ambitions of political leaders--and their sneering contempt for the law--did not appear for the first time in the writings of Bernstein and Woodward; the problems, and the consequent actions, of the guilt ridden did not await the appearance of the bearded psychoanalyst of the twentieth century.Federal Judge Learned Hand has written, “I venture to believe that it is as important to a judge called upon to pass on a question of constitutional law, to have at least a bowing acquaintance with Thucydides, Gibbon, and Carlyle, with Homer, Dante, Shakespeare, and Milton, with Montaigne and Rabelais, with Plato, Bacon, Hume, and Kant, as with the books which have been specifically written on the subject. For in such matters everything turns upon the spirit in which he approaches the questions before him.”But what of our dissenters? Can we overcome the disapproval of their “life experience classroom” theory of learning? We must s tart with the field of agreement--that education should serve to improve the individual and society. We must educate them to the understanding that the voice of human experience should stretch our human faculties, and open us to learning. We must convince them--in their own personal language perhaps--of the “togetherness” of life and art; we must prove to them that far from being separate, literature is that part of life which illuminates life.44. According to the passage, the end goal of great literature is ____________.A. the recounting of dramatic and exciting stories, and the creation of charactersB. to create anew a synthesis of life that illuminates the human conditionC. the teaching of morality and ethical behaviorD. to portray life’s problem45. In the author’s opinion, as seen in this passage, one outcome of the influence of the “life experience” adherents has been ______.A. the gradual subordination of the study of great literature in the schoolsB. a narrowed interpretation of the theories of John DeweyC. a sharp swing over to “learning through doing”D. an end to rigorous study as a way of learning46. As the author sees it, one of the most important gains from the study of great literature is _____________.A. enrichment of our understanding of the pastB. broadening of our approaches to social problemsC. that it gives us a bowing acquaintance with great figures of the pastD. that it provides us with vicarious experiences which provide a much broaderexperience than we can get from experiences of simply our own lives alone47. The author’s purpose in this passage is to ______.A. list those writers who make up the backbone of a great literature curriculumB. compare the young reader’s experience with literature to that of the maturereadersC. plead for the retention of great literature as a fundamental part of the curriculumD. advocate the adoption of the “life experience” approach to teachingTEXT EI will now teach, offering my way of life to whomsoever desires to commit suicide by the scheme which has enabled me to beat the doctor and the hangman for seventy years. Some of the details may sound untrue, but they are not. I am not here to deceive; I am here to teach.We have no permanent habits until we are forty. Then they begin to harden, presently they petrify, then business begins. Since forty I have been regular about going to bed and getting up and that is one of the main things. I have made it a rule to go to bed when I had to. This has resulted in an unswerving regularity of irregularity. It has saved me sound, but it would injure another person.In the matter of diet—which is another main thing—I have been persistently strict in sticking to the things which didn’t agree with me until one or the other of us got the best of it. Until lately I got the best of it myself. But last spring I stopped frolicking with mince pie after midnight, up to then I had always believed I wasn’t loaded. For thirty years I have taken coffee and bread at eight in the morning, and no bite nor sup until seven-thirty in the evening. Eleven hours. That is all right for me, and is wholesome, because I have never had a headache in my life, but headachy people would not reach seventy comfortably by that road, and they would be foolish to try it. And I wish to urge upon you this—which I think is wisdom—that if you find you can’t make seventy by any but an uncomfortable road, don’t you go. When they take off the Pullman and retire you to the rancid smoker, put on your things, count your checks and get out at the first way station where there’s a cemetery.I have made it a rule never to smoke more than one cigar at a time. I have no other restriction as regards smoking. I do not know just when I began to smoke; I only know that it was in my father’s lifetime, and that I was discreet. He passed from his life early in 1847, when I was a shade past eleven; ever since then I have smoked publicly. As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain when awake. It is a good rule, I mean, for me; but some of you know quite well that it wouldn’t answer for everybody that’s trying to get to be seventy.I smoke in bed until I have to go to sleep; I wake up in the night, sometimes once, sometimes twice, sometimes three times, and I never waste any of these opportunities to smoke. This habit is so old and dear and precious to me that I would feel as you, sir,would feel if you should lose the only moral you’ve got--meaning the chairman--if you’ve got one; I am making no charges. I will grant, here, that I have stopped smoking now and then, for a few months at a time, but it was not on principle, it was only to show off; it was to pulverize those critics who said I was a slave to my habits and couldn’t break my bonds.48. The best title for this passage would be__________.A. How to Get to SeventyB. How to Tell a Funny StoryC. Smoking and AgingD. My Funny Life49. In Para. 4, the author portrays himself as__________.A. a heavy smokerB. an austere personC. a rule followerD. a forgetful person50. Although the author says “I am here to teach,” his purpose is really____________.A. to deceiveB. to jokeC. to persuadeD. to smokeIV. Proofreading & Error Correction (10%)Proofread and correct the given passage on ANSWER SHEET as instructed.V. EC Translation (10%)Directions: Translate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET.On any person who desires such queer prizes, New York will bestow the gift of loneliness and the gift of privacy. It is this largess that accounts for the presence within the city’s walls of a considerable section of the population; for the residents of Manhattan are to a large extent strangers who have pulled up stakes somewhere and come to town, seeking sanctuary of fulfillment or some greater or lesser grail. The capacity to make such dubious gifts is a mysterious quality of New York. It can destroy an individual, or it can fulfill him, depending a good deal on luck. No one should come to New York to live unless he is willing to be lucky.VI. CE Translation (10%)Directions: Translate the following text into English. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET.大多数英国酒吧都没有酒保，你得到吧台去买酒。