甘肃农业大学大学基础英语期末考试

2007级本科大学英语第三学期期末考试试题(A)闭卷适用专业年级：2007级各专业学生姓名学号专业班级本试题一共五道大题，共14 页，满分100 分。

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5．考试结束时，只交试卷二和机读卡，不交试题册Part ⅠListening Comprehension(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)Part ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A). At a doctor’s. B). At a store.C). At a library. D). At a bank.2. A). He wants to eat immediately.B). He wants to know when the game will be over.C). He’s worried about what time it is.D). He’s afraid he’s dying.3. A). She hasn’t gone traveling for weeks.B). She likes to take long trips.C). She prefers not to go traveling on weekends.D). She takes a long time to plan her trips.4. A). He wants to wash his hands first. B). He wants to be helped.C). He said he was busy. D). He has something wrong with his hands.5. A). At a library. B). At Bill’s home.C). At the office. D). In the hospital.6. A). Two hours. B). Less than an hour.C). Thirty minutes. D). More than an hour.7. A). He doesn’t care for her. B). She is very stubborn.C). Jane doesn’t mean well. D). She is not polite.8. A). A paper for her history class.B). Her chemistry laboratory assignments.C). Her English examination.D). Her French examination.9. A). In New York. B). In Boston.C). In Michigan. D). In Washington.10. A). Teacher-Student. B). Lawyer-Client.C). Husband-Wife. D). Doctor-Patient.Part BDirections: In this section, you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage IQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following conversation.11. A). Jane. B). Jane’s aunt.C). Jane’s sister. D). Jane’s brother.12. A). At Jane’s house. B). At Jane’s aunt’s house.C). At Jane’s sister’s house. D). At Jane’s brother’s house.13. A). She typed a paper. B). She visited her aunt.C). She went to bed. D). She tried to study history.14. A). She was worried about the birthday party.B). She finds this history course very challenging.C). She thought her term paper might be late.D). She has a very hard time.15. A). Plan a birthday party. B). Sleep during the day.C). Type his own term papers. D). Work well under pressure.Passage IIQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.16. A). When he was five. B). When he was seventeen.C). In 1918. D). When he was seven.17. A). After he had joined a group of travelling actors in Britain.B). After he had been in the United States for less than a year.C). In 1940 when he used sound in his films for the first time.D). When a Hollywood film company gave him a job.18. A). “The tramp” entertained millions of people in the 1930’s.B). The plots of his films overcame cultural differences.C). His humor overcame language barriers.D). “The tramp” appealed to audiences.19. A). He traveled to American and stayed there.B). He became a film star and moved to America.C). He was born in the United States.D). He was given a job by a Hollywood’s film company.20. A). A person who travels here and there.B). A person who is poor.C). A person who is in need of help.D). A person who is humorous.Part II Reading Comprehension(共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分) Directions: There are 5 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:What are some of the differences between love and infatuation? Genuine love is more likely to involve a process of “growing” in love rather than “falling” in love. This may sound terribly romantic to some who are used to hearing talk about “falling in love” or being “head over heels in love”. This “falling” is often “infatuation”, and the sheer emotion of “falling” in love often blinds a person to the imperfections of the loved one. We tend to think of the loved one as “perfect,”“ideal,” or some other diving image. Real love sees the total person both the perfection and the imperfection. Infatuation, then is a sudden emotional sense that one has discovered in the “perfect” lover. On the other hand, love realizes imperfections and grows with the acceptance of those imperfections.Love leads a person to a feeling of security and trust in the loved one. It usually involves a feeling of mutual benefit arising from the new relationship. “We are able to solve our problems together” is the feeling of love, rather than “Please love me because I need you.”任课教师：王蓓等系主任签字：2007级本科大学英语第三学期期末考试试卷共14页第3页Infatuation often entails feelings of insecurity wherever the “lovers” are separated; feelings of doubt, uncertainty, and fear of loss often accompany infatuation. “What will I do if I lose him?” and “ I wonder if she really means it when she says she loves me?” express the feelings of infatuation. In such a setting, a lasting love does not have a chance to develop.Infatuation tends to be more manipulative than love because a lasting feeling of relationship probably had not developed, so that the individuals are still concerned mainly about their own needs and satisfactions. Conversely, in love, the feeling of relationship is genuine and sincere so that concern for the other person evolves naturally.Physical attraction is an important part of both infatuation and love, but the superficial attraction is less important in love, for the couple experiencing love usually will build their relationship on a broader basis than mere physical attraction.Although genuine love is an ideal toward which a couple strives, you do not have to be perfect to love. True love involves a measure of self-acceptance and self-respect and a degree of self-sufficiency in order that one may accept, respect, and trust another person, but it does not require unachievable levels of these qualities.21.According to the passage, real love means that _____A) one grows up in loveB) one sees his lover as perfect or idealC) one sees his lover’s merits and shortcomingsD) the lovers fall in love with each other22. According to the passage, love offers people a feeling of security because ____A) the lovers trust in and benefit from each otherB) love is usually concerned with a feeling of mutual benefitC) the lovers realize their own perfections by a feeling of insecurityD) love can overcome the feeling of security23. Which of the following is NOT true?A) Infatuation is usually accompanied by a feeling of insecurity.B) In infatuation, the feeling of relationship is intense and lasting.C) Physical attraction is equally important in love and infatuation.D) In infatuation, the individuals are mainly concerned about their own needs.24. Which of the following is NOT an element of true love?A) Self- acceptance B) Self- respectC) Physical attraction D) Fear of loss25. What is the passage mainly concerned with?A) The differences between love and infatuation.B) The importance of true love.C) The perfection and imperfection of love.D) Genuine love as an ideal.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Public colleges and universities in the U.S., subsidized directly by state government, are capturing an expanding share of enrollment. At the beginning of the century, more than 80% of students were enrolled in private colleges and universities. By the middle of the century, the figure had fallen to about 50%.From the 1960s on, this trend has accelerated. By 1990, the composition had reversed itself from the beginning of the century, with four out of five students enrolled in public universities. During the three decades from 1965 to 1995, the public sector absorbed more than 86% of the higher education enrollment increase.The evidence is strong that the state government policy to create a system of state-run colleges and universities that drastically underprices private institutions of higher education has resulted in a threat to the independent higher education system. This unquestioned march away from private higher education to government control is inefficient and harmful to a civilized society.Private colleges and universities provide an educational experience quite different from state-run institutions. Private colleges are much smaller, with an average enrollment of around 1,500. The average enrollment for public colleges and universities is more than four times greater, approaching 7,000. Of the 120 largest institutions of higher education in terms of enrollment, all but eight are public. Eighty-five percent of colleges that enroll less than 1,000 students are private.Students at private colleges and universities are more likely to interact with faculty and more satisfied with classroom instruction. They complete their degrees at a much higher rate than their counterparts at state-run institutions. Private institutions grant more doctorate and first professional degrees than state institutions, despite their much smaller enrollment.Aside from offering a different type of learning environment, a system of private colleges and universities is much more efficient than a government-run and –planned system. State governments have created a situation where a vast majority of students attend a college for a price that is far below the true cost of providing their education, and the educational service is not controlled very well by those who own the institution.26. According to the passage, which of the following is responsible for the decreasing enrollmentin private colleges and universities?A) Public colleges and universities grant more courses.B) Public colleges and universities are much larger than private colleges and universities.C) The government does not finance private institutions of higher education.D) Public colleges and universities financially supported by state governments charge muchless than private colleges and universities.27. What is the author’s attitude toward the government’s policy to subsidize public universities?任课教师：王蓓等系主任签字：2007级本科大学英语第三学期期末考试试卷共14页第5页A) Positive. B) Indifferent. C) Critical D) Neutral28. How many more students does a public university enroll than a private one on an average?A) 1,500. B) 7,000. C) 6,000. D) 5,500.29. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A) Students and teachers at private universities communicate more often than those at publicones.B) Classroom teaching at private universities is better than at public ones.C) Because of smaller enrollment, private universities offer fewer courses than public ones.D) The tuition of public universities is below the cost of providing their education.30. The passage is mainly organized by _____.A) introducing the decreasing enrollment of private universities and enlisting the advantagesof private universities to criticize the government’s policyB) introducing a phenomenon and analyzing its reasonsC) comparing and contrasting two different conceptsD) presenting a general idea and giving specific examplesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:It is estimated that nine out of ten smokers would like to give up their habit if there were an easy way, and that more than 30 million Americans have tried to do so at least once. Until now, they’ve had little help from the medical profession, even though more U.S. doctors have stopped smoking than has any other group, and their organizations have condemned the practice.Doctors could have a powerful influence on their patients who smoke if they took the trouble to give brief advice and help on a routine basis, says Dr. Michael A.H. Russell, head of the addiction research unit of London’s Maudsley Hospital, and a leading authority on nicotine addiction. In an experiment, Russell showed that when doctors took just a minute or two to talk to their patients about their smoking habit and gave them a leaflet to read, the doctors could persuade 4.1 percent to give up cigarettes. Those patients who were also given nicotine did more than twice as well.If this experience holds true here, doctors might help nearly 5 million American smokers kick their habit each year. Since, according to the Royal College of Physicians, “between 2.5 and 4 out of every 10 are smoking,”this might save the lives of as many as 2 million American smokers.Of course, not all patients are candidates for nicotine gum. It is not recommended for some heart patients, some peptic-ulcer(胃溃疡) sufferers or women who are or may become pregnant.A doctor should decide whether to give it to a nursing mother, since nicotine will enter her milk. It has not been evaluated in children or adolescents who smoke.The FDA advises patients not to use Nicorette for more than three months. Actually, anumber of experiments show that the gum is most effective if used for 16 weeks. People who stop smoking with the gum and then stop the gum too soon are more likely to relapse(旧病复发) .31. According to the passage, most smokers would not quit smoking because _____.A) they found it difficult to quit smokingB) they got no help from the hospitalC) their organizations condemn their quitting smokingD) there were no organizations that would help them32. According to Dr. Michael A.H. Russell, ______ could help the smokers quit.A) relatives B) organizations for quitting smokingC) doctors D) drugs33. Which of the following are advised to use nicotine gum?A) Heart patients. B) Nursing mothers.C) Pregnant women. D) Healthy smokers.34. Which of the following is the FDA’s advice to patients?A) Not to use Nicorette for more than twelve weeks.B) No more than 30 pieces should be chewed in one day.C) To quit smoking graduallyD) to cut down on smoking entirely35. What’s the author’s purpose to write this article?A) To entertain B) To persuadeC) To inform D) To arguePassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The word “recreation”brings to mind activities that are relaxing and enjoyable. Such activities as an evening talk around the neighborhood, a Sunday picnic with the family, and playing catch in the yard with the children seem relatively spontaneous and relaxing.Much American recreational activities, however, seems to foreign visitors to be approached with a high degree of seriousness, planning, organization, and expense. Spontaneity and the fund are absent, as far as the visitors can tell. “These crazy Americans!” a south American exclaimed on seeing yet another jogger go past her house in sub-freezing winter weather. Many Americans jog every day, or play tennis, handball, racquetball, or bridge two three times a week, or bowl every Thursday night, or have some other regularly scheduled recreation. They go on vacations, ski trips, and hunting or fishing expeditions that require weeks of planning and organizing. In the Americans’view, all these activities are generally funny and relaxing, or are worth the discomfort they may cause because they contribute to health and physical fitness.任课教师：王蓓等系主任签字：2007级本科大学英语第三学期期末考试试卷共14页第7页Much American recreation is highly organized. There are classes, clubs, leagues, newsletters, contests, exhibitions and conventions centered on hundreds of different recreational activities. People interested in astronomy, bird watching, cooking, dancing, ecology, fencing, gardening, and hiking – and on and on – can find a group of like-minded people with whom to meet, learn, and practice or perform.In American recreation is a big business. Many common recreational activities require supplies and equipment that can be quite costly. Recreational vehicles (used for travelling and usually including provisions for sleeping, cooking, and bathing) can cost as much as 35,000 dollars. In 1984 Americans owned approximately 3,982,000 recreational vehicles, valued at about 7,733 million dollars. Jogging shoes, hiking boots, fishing and camping supplies, cameras, telescopes, gourmet cookware, and bowling ball are not low cost items. Beyond equipment, there is clothing. The fashion industry has successfully persuaded many Americans that they must be properly dressed for jogging, playing tennis, skiing, swimming, and so on. Fashionable outfits for these and other recreational activities can be surprisingly expensive.36. According to the passage, what’s Americans’ attitude towards recreation?A) Absent-minded B) Serious C) Critical D) Skeptical37. How often do Americans bowl?A) Every day B) Twice a week.C) Three times a week. D) Once a week.38. Americans take to skiing and hunting in spite of discomfort because _______A) they are highly organized B) they are adventurous and exciting activitiesC) they are instructive and funny D) they are beneficial to their health39. All of the following are true of American recreation EXCEPT _______.A) Americans spend a lot of money on recreational vehicles and outfitsB) Most Americans approach recreation with a high degree of spontaneityC) Americans play bridge at least eight times a monthD) Americans take to recreational activities not only for fun but also for physical fitness40. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A) foreign visitors are interested in the way Americans approach recreationB) foreign visitors are quite surprised about the way Americans approach recreationC) foreign visitors are crazy about the way Americans approach recreationD) Americans take to recreation because they can make a profit from itPassage FiveQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious ( 勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead,experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn't ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics—a better job, a raise, praise—many people are still unable—or unwilling—to "play the game.""People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior," says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. "But politics derives from the word 'polite'. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return."In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well."The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. "But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature."Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery(奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.41. "Office politics" (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to ._____.A) the code of behavior for company staffB) the political views and beliefs of office workersC) the interpersonal relationships within a companyD) the various qualities required for a successful career42. To get promoted, one must not only be competent but .____.A) give his boss a good impressionB) honest and loyal to his companyC) get along well with his colleaguesD) avoid being too outstanding43. Why are many people unwilling to "play the game" (Line 4, Para. 5)?A) They believe that doing so is impractical.B) They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.C) They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D) They think the effort will get them nowhere.44. The author considers office politics to be .______任课教师：王蓓等系主任签字：2007级本科大学英语第三学期期末考试试卷共14页第9页A) unwelcome at the workplaceB) bad for interpersonal relationshipsC) indispensable to the development of company cultureD) an important factor for personal advancement45. It is the author's view that______.A) speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB) self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC) hard work contributes very little to one's promotionD) many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryPart III Vocabulary (共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分)Directions: There are 25 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.46. I’m sorry you’re in trouble, but as you made your decision on your own you’ll just have toface the ________.A) result B) outcome C) consequence D) influence47. Do you think that making music and art ____ subjects in schools would reduce somechildren’s enjoyment of them?A) constrained B) compulsory C) cardinal D) conventional48.According to Chinese law, every child is ___ to nine years of free education.A) qualified B) allowed C) adapted D) entitled49. The winners of the contest were chosen ____; no consideration was given to age, gender orincome.A) properly B) randomly C) basically D) essentially50. In a healthy relationship, the partners’ strengths and abilities ______ each other, rather thanbeing identicalA) compliment B) complement C) demonstrate D) intensify51. All the year that have passed have not _____ my memory of our first glorious autumn inBeijing.A) blackened B) ambiguous C) dimmed D) indefinite52.Despite widespread public _____ of the worsening air quality in these areas, little has beendone to control air pollution.A) acknowledgement B) receipt C) recognition D) realization53. These educational toys give children a feeling of self-worth by ____ their interest inchallenging tasks.A) raising B) arousing C)arising D) rising54. I don’t know what ____ Alfred to read your letter. Probably he thought it was addressed tohim.A) induce B) deduce C) reduce D) attract55. I talked to Alice last week -- ______, has she returned the kook you lent her? I’d like toborrow it, if you don’t mind.A) In this way B) Incidentally C) Occasionally D) Inevitably56. When you take a small child on a long trip, you need to bring lots of books and toys to keephim or her ____.A) amazed B) satisfying C) amused D) amusing57. Most visitors to Shanghai find it a very _____ city.A) impressive B) impersonal C) exciting D) confusing58. It would take years for the pain over her divorce to _____ away.A) disappeared B) vanished C) faded D) diminished59. The soldiers vowed to get ____ for their captain’s death.A) revive B) revenge C) retort D) remedy60. When he failed the entrance exam, his ____ drove him to consider suicide.A) despairing B) despair C) despaired D) despise61. Many women are left as the ____ provider in families after their husbands have died.A) prime B) senior C) supreme D) sole62. Milk baths are a very effective way to ____ the pain of minor burns or insect bites.A) soothe B) smooth C) defy D) comfort63. You shouldn’t get ____ just because you don’t succeed the first time you try something new.A) dismissed B) committed C) deprived D) discouraged64. When his health failed and he had to close his business, it ___ all his hopes for his family’sfuture.A) shattered B) defeated C) broke D) destroyed65. Sorry, but I couldn’t help ___ your conversation. If you’re lost, perhaps I can help you.A) overhear B) listening to C) overhearing D) listening66. The man was wealthy, handsome and powerful; why he insisted on destroying his lifethrough gambling ____ all comprehension.A) denied B)delayed C) defied D) against67. The new poetry collection was ____ from a wide variety of sources and includes poems fromtwelve countries and seven centuries.A) compiled B) conformed C) competed D) confined68. To avoid ____, you’d better start by explaining the whole idea from beginning to end in anorderly way.A) confuse B)confusion C) confused D) confusing69. Bob’s one of those people who ____ risk and danger – he’d be bored in safe, steady job.A) relish from B) relieve C) recover D) relish任课教师：王蓓等系主任签字：2007级本科大学英语第三学期期末考试试卷共14页第11页70. Many educators would be delighted to abolish exams, but they also worry that without themthere would be too little ____ for students to work hard.A) incentive B) inspiration C) imagination D) instructionPart IV Cloze (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.One of the most striking things about Americans is that they seem to expect everyone to like them wherever they go. Americans aren’t of course the only people in the world who take __71__ that their cultural standards are generally admired – monoculturalism is typical of every society in the world. But it isn’t __72__ that Americans seem to expect – they seem to expect __73__. This phenomenon, which the rest of the world finds both amusing and __74__, may be at least partly __75__ to the American definition of friendliness .To Americans, friendliness means __76__ informal and cheerful and open to other people, even before you know them __77__ to be sure you like them. And it’s important to note that although real friendship may certainly arise __78__ acting friendly in this way, Americans do not mistake acting friendly __79__ being friends. This can, of course, cause confusion. When Americans meet people from more reserved cultures. But if you consider __80__ American history, it’s easier to see where this pattern of behavior comes from. In the pioneer days, if you acted too reserved and formal, no one __81__ any reason to help you if you got in trouble ( __82__ there was plenty of in the pioneer days). Having a wide circle of friendly acquaintances was a key __ 83__ survival, so “friendliness”became a glorified pattern of behavior that every generation of Americans is trained to __84__ in a high degree. They’re so good at being friendly – and it works at home –that Americans’ __85__ is that will work everywhere.71. A) advantage B) grant C) it as advantage D) it for grant72. A) admiration B) admiring C) to be admired D) you to admired73. A) being liked B) to be alike C) to be liked D) you like74. A) being frustrated B) frustrate C) frustrated D) frustrating75. A) because B) caused C) due D) owed76. A) be B) being C) having been D) to be77. A) as well B) enough well C) enough D) well enough78. A) from B) in C) of D) 079. A) as B) in C) to D) for80. A) about B) at C) of D) 081. A) would give B) would have C) would have had D) would’ve82. A) and B) that C) which D) 083. A) for B) of C) to D) 0。

英语系基础英语期末考试试卷Final-Term Examination in Comprehensive English Course学期：第三学期PART I VOCABULARY (25 points)SECTION A Text-Based Blank Filling (15 points / 1 point each) Directions:Fill in the missing words in the following sentences with the help of the initial letters. Make sure that the words are in the form as they appear in the texts you have learnt. Please write down your answers on the Answer Sheet.1 .your country will be i by other kings, for your people will die of hunger.2.inadequate partly because it needed o and partly because the poor stateof the doors and most of the windows made a whistling stream of cold air come through; ...3.“A man gets in a g in New York. It takes the West to put a razor-edgeon4.here was nothing s in Mr. Jacobs9 manner or appearance; but when hespoke about prizefights, he...5.et every one of these disasters has actually happened somewhere, and many real communities have already suffered a s number of them.6.enny Paret was killed because the human fist delivers enough impact, when directed against the head, to produce a massive h in the brain.7.t was hard to breathe. I ached all through. I was s 一with finding out the truth.8.crept through the door. Enormous boys were everywhere, doing i _________ things.9.hadn't the manner. I was a plain i. My blushing and bawling were a joy to them.10.As the s diet of the Zulus consisted of grain and milk products, thisorder was little less than a sentence of national starvation.11.But not a word about it from my father and mother. I waited in painful b_all day. I had supper with them, and was allowed to sit up for an hour.12.The man from the West, his e enlarged by success, was beginningto outline the history of his career.13.I wasn't a and talkative now. I was silent and frightened.14.It fell silently and r in large soft flakes until every ugly patch andcomer of our rather rambling garden was smoothed over and had become a spotless white canopy.15.Shaka now developed a b and bitter spirit.SECTION B Word Derivation (10 points/1 point each)Directions: Fill in each blank with the proper form of the word in parentheses. Please write down your answers on the Answer Sheet.1 .Although this is excellent from the point of view of the housewife, it is a source of worry for the municipal authorities who are concerned with the of rubbish, (dispose)2.Before that possibility is reached, someone will have invented a hygienic and practical way of getting rid of all household and waste, quickly and simply, (industry)3.It's that so many people come to these meetings, (amaze)4.The headmaster opened the door and looked at the with an air of disapproval, (interview)5.You should see her wardrobe 一ifs 一she's got about fifty pairs of shoes, (believe)6.Teaching is a more job than working as a tourist guide, (demand)7.Students are expected to be quiet and not be in the classroom, (obey)8.The heavy loss in this investment is due to John's . (judge)9.They also say that it is very good for young boys to learn how to defend themselves in case of. (necessary)10.His efforts for an early proved to be a failure because he had to make such an awkward j oumey. (arrive)PART II SENTENCE PARAPHRASING (10 points / 2 points each) Directions: Put the following sentences into more explicit expressions on basis of your understanding of the texts from which they are taken. Pay special attention to the parts underlined.1.I found myself on varied assignments, all the way from ship news to sports reporting.2.Although there were mor】on order they were unlikely to be delivered until the spring一which of course, was a great comfort.3.But in cold blood I could think of no practical substitute fbr these dramatic punishments.4.If they showed anything less than suicidal courage in battle, they would be unhesitatingly murdered by the slayers.5.The West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively.PART III CLOZE (10 points / 1 point each)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C)f and D) below the passage. You should choosethe ONE that best fits into the passage and then write your answer in the corresponding space on the Answer sheet.A Ballooning ChallengeFor those people who go out in search of adventure, a long-distance flight in a hot-air balloon is a particularly exciting prospect. Indeed, a round-the-world balloon trip is widely regarded as the (1)challenge. One well-known adventurer, David Hemplemann-Adams would not agree, however. Recently, he became the first man to (2)the North Pole in a hot-air balloon, a more significant achievement in his eyes. Given that the distance and altitudes (3) are comparatively modest, you might wonder why the trip from Canada to the Pole, should present such a challenge.Part of the (4)was that such a flight had not even been attempted for over a century. In those days, such expeditions were huge events, with a nation's pride resting on their success, and so resources were committed to them. Although he eventually managed to secure a substantial sponsorship (5) from an insurance company, Hemplemann-Adams had the added challenge of having to (6)sufficient funds for his trip.Then, of course, he had to face major survival concerns, such as predicting the weather (7)and coping with the dangerously low temperatures. But most challenging of all was the incredibly complex problem of navigation. As the earth's magnetic field gets stronger, only the most sophisticated of satellite-linked navigation systems can (8)that one has got to thePole. Without them, the chances of getting anywhere near it are extremely (9), not to mention an even greater problem that (10)onHemplemann-Adams1 mind: getting back!1. A) ultimate B) extreme C) utmost D)eventual2. A) meet B) reach C) attain D) fulfill3. A)engaged B) regarded C) involved D)connected4. A) appeal B) beauty C) charm D) allure5. A) bargain B) purchase C) transaction D) deal6. A) elevate B) lift C) raise D) build7. A) tendencies B) conditions C) circumstances D) elements8. A) approve B) confirm C) reinforceD) support9. A) thin B) slight C) slim D) tight10. A) pushed B) stressed C) pressed D) weighed PART IV READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)SECTION A Multiple Choice Questions (10 points / 1 point each) Directions: Read the following passages and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Put your answers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.If you know exactly what you want, the best route to a job is to get specialized training. A recent survey shows that companies like graduates in such fields as business and health care who can go to work immediately with very little on-the-job training.That is especially true of booming fields that are challenging for workers. At Comelfs School of Hotel Administration, for example, bachelor's degree graduates get an average of four or five job offers and plenty of chances for rapid advancement. Large companies, especially, like a background of formal education coupled with work experience.But in the long run, too much specialization does not pay off. Business, which hasbeen flooded with MBAs, no longer considers the degree an automatic stamp of approval. The MBA may open doors and command a higher salary initially, but the impact of a degree washes out after five years.As further evidence of the erosion of corporate faith in specialized degrees, Michigan State's Scheetz cites a pattern in corporate hiring practices. Although companies tend to take on specialists as new hires, they often seek out generalists for middle and upper-level management. "They want someone who isn't constrained by nuts and bolts to look at the big picture/9 says Scheetz.This sounds suspiciously like a formal statement that you approve of the liberal-arts graduate. Time and again labor-market analysts mention a need for talents that liberal-arts majors are assumed to have: writing and communication skills, organizational skills, open-mindedness and adaptability, and the ability to analyze and solve problems. David Birch claims he does not hire anybody with an MBA or an engineering degree, "I hire only liberal-arts people because they have a less-than-canned way of doing things/9 says Birch. Liberal-arts means an academically thorough and strict program that includes literature, history, mathematics, economics, science, human behaviorplus a computer course or two. With that under your belt, you can feel free to specialize, “A liberal-arts degree coupled with an MBA or some other technical training is a very good combination in the marketplace,99 says Scheetz.1.What kinds of people are in high demand on the job market?A)People with special training in engineering.B)Students with a bachelor's degree in humanities.C)People with an MBA degree from top universities.D)People with formal schooling plus work experience.2.By saying ..but the impact of a degree washes out after five years" (Line3.Paragraph 3), the author means.A)in five people will forget about the degree the MBA graduates have gotB)MBA programs will not be as popular in five years1 time as they are nowC)an MBA degree does not help promotion to managerial positionsD)most MBA programs fail to provide students with a solid foundation3.According to Scheetz's statement (Lines 4-5. Para. 4), companies preferA)people who have received training in mechanicsB)people who have a strategic mindC)people who are talented in fine artsD)people who are ambitious and aggressive4.David Birch claims that he only hires liberal-arts people because.A)they have attended special programs in managementB)they can stick to established ways of solving problemsC)they are more capable of handling changing situationsD)they are thoroughly trained in a variety of specialized fields5.Which of the following statements does the author support?A)Generalists will outdo specialists in management.B)On-thejob training is, in the long run, less costly.C)Formal schooling is less important than job training.D)Specialists are more expensive to hire than generalists.Passage TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage,For most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists ― that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational being, as a social animal, ananimal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our epoch is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called "human nature." The historical approach was reinforced, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology ( 人类学).The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is bom as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as innate (天生的)human traits. Popularly, one refers cynically to "human nature" in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for skepticism about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.6.The traditional view of "human nature" was strongly challenged by.A)the historical approach to manB)the emergence of the evolutionary theoryC)new insight into human behaviorD)the philosophical analysis of slavery7.According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings.A)have some traits in commonB)are born with diverse culturesC)are born without a fixed natureD)change their characters as they grow up8.The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to.A)emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of "human nature"B)show that the concept of "human nature" was used to justify social evilsC)prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of "human nature"D)support the idea that some human traits are acquired9.The word "untenable" (Line 4) in the last paragraph of the passage most probably means.A)invaluable C) changeableB)imaginable D) indefensible10.Most philosophers believed that human nature.A)is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB)consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC)is something partly innate and partly acquiredD)consists of rationality and undesirable behaviorSECTION B Short Answer Questions (12 points)Directions: Read the passage below and answer the following questions in one or two complete sentences on the Answer Sheet. Your answer should be expressed in your own words and not those of the passage. Otherwise you won 7 get any points.The British may have long been a nation of shopkeepers but they are coming late to the business of tourism. For the past century it has been they who have done the touring while their own hotels have slumbered in atmosphere and inefficiency and even the pubs have closed before eleven. Now, somewhat to their bewilderment, they are having to act hosts to a vast throng of guests, who, with dollars, francs and marks in their pockets and handbags, are the most successful invaders since the Normans and considerably more welcome. They come to enjoy the antique and traditional but are often less enchanted by the accommodation and catering, which may share the antiquity. At last, even the surprised tourism industry is beginning to open its eyes. Unfortunately it sees only insoluble problems.For very many years London has been a business center with hotel accommodation mainly for visiting businessmen together with other well-to-do travelers and completely inadequate for the swarms of short-stay tourists landing at Heathrow or disembarking at Dover. Some new luxury hotels have soared skywards and a fair number of Victorian houses have been combined to form "private hotels^, of standards from the comfortable to the repellent. Most hotels are expensive一beyond the means of the young teacher or secretary from abroad. The student on holiday fares worst and often finds his accommodation under the reliable night sky. Every morning the guard is changed at Buckingham Palace with faultless precision and gay military music. The average spectator, squeezed among thousands of others, can glimpse an occasional bearskin and touch of scarlet and at least enjoy the music. Suggestions for a second performance later in the day have been scotched by the guard's acid comment, 'We're doing a job, not acting as performing seals.9 It has also been suggested that visitors should be whisked in a given time in groups through Westminster Abbey to relieve the congestion there and the same would apply to the equally-crowded St Paul's and the Tower. A vast football crowd ambles along Oxford Street and surges through the shops there, so that the Londoner leaves the field free for provincials, Americans, Australians and a babel of exotic tongues.As a second Westminster Abbey is impracticable and the glamour of (in fact) a slightly seedy Oxford Street remains unrivalled, this problem associated with tourism is indeed insoluble. Tourists are reminded of the charm of the West Country, the romance of Scotland, the historical interest of Stratford, Canterbury and Cambridge but to the once-in-lifetime visitor from Kansas City or Adelaide, London will obviously remain the three-day magnet. Other European capitals probably share these problems, and the homeward-bound traveler must revel in swinging his arms, expanding his chest and having time and space to examine and actually enjoy his surroundings.Questions:1.How has the tourist situation changed in Britain recently? (2 points)2.Why are the tourists welcome? (1 point)3.Why are the tourists 'less enchanted by the accommodation9? (1 point)4.Why is the tourist industry 'surprised9? (1 point)5.What is suggested about the shape of the new luxury hotels? (1 point)6.What difficulties in finding accommodation face many visitors to London? (1 point)7.Why do people have difficulty in enjoying the Changing of the Guard? (1 point)8.What suggestion has been made about how to reduce overcrowding in Westminster abbey? (1 point)9.Why do Londoners avoid Oxford Street? (1 point)10.Why does the homeward-bound traveler revel in "swinging his arms and extending his chest? (2 points)SECTION C Matching Questions (8 points / 1 point each)Directions: Look at the statements below and the company news reports. Whichnews report (A, B, C or D) does each statement 1-8 refer to? For each sentence 1-8, mark one letter (A f B, C, or D) on the Answer Sheet. You will need to use some of the letters more than once.1.There are various types of meeting rooms available here.2.This conference centre is well known for the quality of its food.3.Discounts are available for some clients.4.There is someone on duty here at all times.5.The very latest conference equipment is available here.6.This conference centre now has a traditional atmosphere.7.Secretarial support is available at no extra charge.8.The centre is willing to give a refund if a client is not completely satisfied.ASherwood House is only a stone's throw away from the city centre and yet provides a stress-free and relaxing atmosphere for your business meetings. We have six meeting rooms, each with full conference facilities. Our reception desk is staffed round the clock, ready to deal with any calls; our highly experienced catering staff are responsible for an exciting variety of menus at affordable prices.BThe Manor Hotel is committed to giving you the perfect conference environment. As part of an extensive investment programme, all our meeting rooms have been upgraded to include the most up-to-date facilities. Our wide range of rooms will meet every possible need—one-to-one interviews, seminars, product lunches, major presentations etc. We also guarantee to return your fee should you be disappointed with our service.CBroomfild Hall, a magnificent country house set in 80 acres of peaceful parkland,has been completely refurbished in order to re-create the elegance and comfort of times gone by. We have extensive conference facilities and specialist staffs dedicated to the success of your business event. We also offer special deals on accommodation for large delegations.The Carlton Hotel, conveniently situated just minutes from the motorway, is the ideal venue for your conference. Not only do we offer superb hospitality, but our fully equipped business centre provides a complete typing and copying service, included in the conference fee. The restaurant also enjoys an excellent reputation, offering everything from a midday sandwich to a formal dinner.PART V TRANSLATION (25 points)SECTION A English to Chinese (10 points / 2 points each)Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1 .nlike the usual run of battles, this was not a fight of one organized army against another; it was a more thrilling war between men, women, and children on the one side, and the uncharted wilderness on the other.2.h e word hero is often applied to ordinary people who happened to perform an act of courage.3.s an employee you work with and through other people.4.ichard Nixon would probably not have lost to Kennedy were it not for his poor showing on TV.5.he technological revolution of the past few decades thus seems like a Faustian bargain to many people---economic and material progress bought at the expense of growing dependence on nonrenewable resources,...SECTION B Chinese to English (15 points / 3 points each)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. Please use words, phrases, or sentence patterns you have learned from Unit 9 to Unit 15 in A New English Course, Student's Book 3 to translate the underlined parts. Failures inusing these words, phrases, or sentence patterns will result in loss of marks.1.当他说道：“谢天谢地，他没有受到伤害”时,口气明显如释重负。

甘肃农业大学专升本英语考试真题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Dreaded Gansu Agricultural University English ExamAs an agricultural student here at Gansu Agricultural University, I've always felt more at home in the fields and barns than in a classroom. While I respect the importance of awell-rounded education, the thought of sitting for the English proficiency exam required to upgrade from an associate's to a bachelor's degree fills me with dread. Nevertheless, this rite of passage is an unavoidable hurdle I must overcome.To provide some context, the English exam is no mere formality. Gansu Agricultural takes pride in producing graduates highly competent in their chosen agricultural specialties as well as equipped with strong English skills for an increasingly globalized world. The four-hour marathon test comprehensively assesses reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities at a level far exceeding that of the general English courses we take in the first two years.My struggles with English began at a young age, growing up in a remote rural village where the local dialect predominated. While I picked up basic English in primary school, consistent practice and exposure were sorely lacking. Unlike many of my peers from more cosmopolitan areas, I didn't have access to the myriad English learning resources in big cities. This put me at a significant disadvantage that I've had to work hard to overcome through countless hours of self-study during my time here.The reading and listening sections strike the greatest fear into my heart. Despite steadily improving my vocabulary over the years, I still find keeping up with the rapid-fire speech in news broadcasts and academic lectures incredibly challenging. And forget about those inscrutable idioms and cultural references that are second nature to native speakers! Discerning the true meanings and implications hidden within dense academic texts is an art I've yet to fully master.As for the writing section, I must confess my compositions still read like awkward translations from Chinese rather than free-flowing English prose. Organizing my thoughts into a logical structure following Western rhetorical conventions is an uphill battle. I spend far too much time agonizing over word choices and grammatical constructions that would roll off a nativespeaker's tongue with ease. My teachers have urged me to read more English books and articles to develop a better "feel" for the language, an endeavor at which I'm dutifully chipping away.And then there's the speaking section – an eight-minute rollercoaster during which I must draw upon all my English skills while a merciless examiner scrutinizes every syllable. Even after countless practice conversations with classmates, the mere thought of impromptu responses on complex, academic topics is enough to trigger dry mouth and trembling hands. I can only hope the examiner takes pity on this country lad.My peers and I have been diligently prepping with practice tests, tutoring sessions, and obscene amounts of review materials. We swap stories of previous years' exams surrounded by an air of anxious camaraderie, a brotherhood born from shared struggle against our linguistic deficiencies.Despite the looming challenge, I can't help but appreciate the foresight of the university in mandating such a rigorous English requirement. Upon entering the workforce, the ability to communicate effectively in English will open doors globally, allowing us to collaborate with experts worldwide and stay abreast of the latest agricultural research and practices from abroad. While social media and translation tools somewhatdiminish the necessity of English fluency, there's no substitute for true mastery in forging lasting connections and comprehending nuanced ideas.In the lead-up to the exam, I've been drawing inspiration from the example of esteemed alumni who overcame similar hurdles to make invaluable contributions both in China and abroad. If a farmer's son like me can develop the English prowess to work alongside researchers at top international institutions, then these intimidating tests are merely stepping stones towards an enriching future career.So while the anxiety persists as exam day draws near, I am bolstered by my relentless work ethic, the supportive community around me, and the knowledge that mastering English will be an investment that keeps paying dividends throughout my career. Gazing out over the tranquil fields surrounding campus, I feel a renewed sense of determination to rise to this linguistic challenge, to open gateways to new realms of agricultural exploration and impact.The road ahead may be long and daunting, but I will emerge from this academic thresher a more versatile, impactful, and respected agricultural scientist for having endured. The GansuAgricultural University English exam looms – and I intend to conquer it.篇2The Dreaded Gansu Agricultural University English Upgrade ExamOh man, I can't believe the time has finally come for me to take the English upgrade exam to move from junior to senior college at Gansu Agricultural University. I've been dreading this test for years! Everyone says it's a total beast. My palms are sweating just thinking about it.I've heard so many horror stories from upper classmen about the difficulty of this exam. Apparently, the reading comprehension section is just brutal. We have to analyze really dense academic passages and answer crazy detailed questions proving we understood every single line. My roommate Bao failed it last year because he misinterpreted one measly sentence in a 10 page ecology journal excerpt. Can you believe that? He had to retake the entire exam over one sentence! So much pressure.Then there's the listening component that everyone complains about. They play these convoluted lectures fromdifferent accented professors and you have to transcribe everything they say practically verbatim. Last month, my study group practiced with a recorded lecture from a British scientist and none of us could make out half of what he was saying. His vocabulary was so arcane and technical. We all looked at each other like after it finished. Total panic course through the room.I'm honestly most stressed about the writing portion though. We have to produce a massive academic research paper that demonstrates perfect grammar, a huge vocabulary, amazing structure and style, and flawless coherency. And it all gets graded by this legendary hardnose professor who allegedly has never given a perfect score in her 30 year career! She's famous for crossing out huge chunks of essays with her terrifying red pen andwriting scathing comments in the margins. My friend Jia still has nightmares about the criticism she received two years ago. Whenever I think about that writing section, I get horrible anxiety.The only small mercy is that the speaking portion is just a 10 minute impromptu presentation on a random topic. That part doesn't seem too bad compared to the other sections, as long as I can remain coherent and don't have one of my infamousmindblank moments. Although who knows, maybe they'll give me an impossible theoretical physics concept to present on and I'll freeze up and fail that part too!I've been preparing for this exam every spare moment by drilling practice tests and questions, but I still don't feel remotely ready. And the fact that it's cumulative and covers four years of material from freshman to junior year makes it even more impossible to study for. How am I supposed to re-learn advanced cardiovascular science from bio 201 and conjugate all those french verbs from language 102 while also mastering metaphysics terminology? It's too much!My parents are absolutely going to kill me if I don't pass on the first try. They've had this grand plan for me to get a senior college degree and become an agricultural engineer since I was like 5 years old. If I flub this one exam, I'll be delaying my career path and becoming the family embarrassment. The shame would be too much to bear. Maybe I shouldn't have laughed at my cousin Mei when she failed her upgrade exam last year and had to spend another semester in junior college. Karma is inevitably going to come back and bite me now.I'm trying to stay positive by imaging how good it will feel to finally conquer this silly test and never have to stress about itagain. But mostly, I'm just a jittery, anxious mess constantly questioning all my life choices that led to this moment. Dear lord, give me strength to get through the next few days! If I somehow survive this Gansu Agricultural University English hellfire, I solemnly vow to never procrastinate on English studies again. Assuming I don't have a mental breakdown between now and the test date, wish me luck!篇3The Dreaded Gansu Agricultural University English Proficiency ExamAs students pursuing an associate's degree, we all knew this day was coming. The big one. The exam that could make or break our dreams of transferring into a bachelor's program at the prestigious Gansu Agricultural University. I'm talking about the English proficiency test, obviously. That nightmarish collection of reading comprehension passages, grammar torture devices, and essays designed to scrutinize our hard-earned English skills under a microscope. Ugh, I shudder just thinking about it.For months leading up to the exam, it was all anyone could talk about. The library was packed with groups flipping throughpractice tests and verb conjugation guides, fueled by gallons of green tea and mounting anxiety. English class felt more intense than training for the Olympic linguistics competition. Our poor professor's eyebags grew darker by the week as we relentlessly grilled her on idioms and nuances she must have covered back in kindergarten.Then, finally, the big day arrived. We all stumbled groggily to the exam hall, brains caffeine-addled after too many all-nighters. The atmosphere was stretched tighter than a compound sentence at maximum permissible length. Nervous chattering and the scratching of practice vocab lists filled the air. I'm pretty sure I awoke that morning with physical manifestations of the phrasal verb "to freak out."At last, the proctor gave the signal to begin, and we lifted our pencils with sweaty palms. Time to do this.The reading section was a massively dense slog through topical passages on agronomics and sustainable rural development that would have sent even Hemingway into fits of narcolepsy. Skimming for relevant facts among impenetrable jargon felt like trying to decipher runes from an ancient manuscript. Just brutal.Grammar was next - a cruel labyrinth of singular vs. plural nouns, double negatives, and the dreaded subjunctive mood. All those worksheets and classroom drills taunted me as trickily phrased questions seemed to morph into an indecipherable code before my very eyes. I'm fairly certain I hallucinated comma splices coming to life and waltzing across my desk at one point.Finally, time for the written expression section, starting with an essay prompt so dreadfully dull, it could have doubled as a CIA mind-control sedative. "Describe the key challenges facing agricultural sustainability in arid inland regions." My brain temporarily forgot every scrap of cumulative writing instruction, leaving me blankly staring at the page like a farmer gazing out over a barren, lifeless field.But then, muscle memory miraculously kicked in. Formulating a thesis statement. Organizing key points through a clean structural blueprint. Maneuvering cohesive transitions and illustrative examples. Before long, words and ideas began flowing from brain to paper, blossoming paragraph by paragraph. I hit my stride articulating the complex balance of resource availability, indigenous practices, and technological adaptation required to sustain agricultural productivity in moisture-deficient regions.As I raced to conclusively wrap up my cogent analysis during the exam's final minutes, a newfound confidence surged through me. An avalanche of specific evidence, contextual reasoning, and linguistic dexterity tumbled。

6、—Did you pass your driving test?—Yes, otherwise I ________ to the picnic next month.A．couldn't drive B．couldn't have drivenC．won't drive D．wouldn't have driven Array 7、A fireworks display was organized ________ the Queen’s birthday.A．to mark B．markedC．having marked D．being marked8、________________ the heavy rain，the couple went to the supermarket to buy their son a gift.A．In spite of B．Except forC．But for D．Instead of9、People crowd into ________ cherry trees are blooming, appreciating the fresh spring sight. A．what B．whenC．which D．where10、Could I speak to__________ is in charge of International Sales please?A．who B．whatC．whoever D．whatever第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThey were a happy family: four daughters were allin the same school in different grades. The youngest, Janice, who was in my class, seemed to be glued to her mother’s skirts．Theirthree older girls took the bus to school everymorning, but Janice was always driven to schoolbyher mother.One Friday, Janice's mother asked for a talk with me. She said in a soft voice,"My husband is going to Europe on business for two weeks, and heinsists that I go with him. I have tried to explainover and over that Janice needs me here. But he thinks that she will be fine without me, so I have no choice, I have to go. I have told the babysitter todrive her every morning. Will you please giveJanice special attention and help her? I want to besure everything goes well for her."I told her that we would make every effort tosupport Janice. I even volunteered to meet Janiceat her car so she would see a familiar face. As amother myself, I'd like to help. Janice’smotherthanked me for our understanding.On Monday morning, expecting a tearfulanxious child, I planned a special program of funand Array games. I waited outside to greet Janice, butjust then the bus arrived and not three, but fourgirls got off. Janice skipped along joyfully, saying“goodbye” to her sisters as she ran with two friends into the classroom. I walked slowly into theclassroom and called Janice over to ask how thebus ride went. Impatiently she said, “Oh, I alwayswant to take the bus with the other kids. ButMother needs to be with me. You see there won’t be any more babies, so I have to be a baby a littlelonger. While she is away, I'll just ridethe busevery day. I am five, you know.”1、Why did Janice’ s mother want to have a talk with the author?A．To ask her to help Janice with her homework.B．To ask her to pick up Janice every day.C．To ask her to give Janice more attention.D．To ask her to meet Janice at her car.2、What did the author not do for Janice?A．Plan a special program of fun and games.B．Wait for her outside the school.C．Greet her when she got off the bus.D．Ask about her bus ride.3、What did Janice look like on Monday morning?A．She was tearful and anxious.B．She was worried about her mother.C．She missed her mother very much.D．She was happy rather than sad.4、What do we know from the passage?A．Janice is too young to go school by bus.B．Janice likes taking a bus to school.C．Janice doesn’t like her babysitter.D．Janice is no longer a child.BThe city of Amsterdam is one of the best preserved in all of Europe. When visiting thisremarkable city, you tend to forget your troubles just for a moment. With this travel guide, you Array will be able to discover the real Amsterdam.Best Time to Visit AmsterdamTo see the tulip(郁金香)flowers you can visit from mid-April to early May. For the New Year's celebration, there're a lot ofparties going on then. However,if you want to enjoy a quieter and more relaxing Amsterdam, visit from October to March.Getting Around AmsterdamYou can rent a bike to go wherever you want to go. Public transportation is also convenient. You can get a chip card for about$9.What You Should Know Before Visiting AmsterdamPlan ahead since most ofthe attractions are usually busy and be careful with your wallets as the city is well-known for pickpockets, Also be cautious when you are buying something in the markets.The Best of AmsterdamRijksmuseumThis museum is one of the finest in the world. Make sure you arrive before 10 am to avoid big crowds.VondelparkIf you are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying some peace and quiet, make a trip to this top choice park in the city.Van Gogh MuseumThe Van Gogh Museum is very fascinating; you will definitely be moved as you see Vincent van Gogh's life and how he developed through art.A'DAM TowerIf you want to get the inspiring views of Amsterdam, take the lift to the top of this tower. You can also climb aboard the giapt four-person swing for some fun rides.1、In which month can visitors feel more at ease in Amsterdam?A．June. B．July.C．September. D．November.2、What is the purpose ofthe part "What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam"?A．Providing help. B．Giving warnings. Array C．Explaining situations. D．Expressing disappointment.3、Where should you go to get a bird's-eye view ofAmsterdam?A．Rijksmuseum. B．Vondelpark.C．The Van Gogh Museum. D．A'DAM Tower.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．I had stopped to get gas at a place where I almost never go. I had 1 about cleaning my windshield(挡风玻璃). But then when the gas 2 was almost finished, I decided for some reason to 3 and clean it. That's what I was doing when a woman approached me and asked for 4 .There were two women, one middle aged, the other twenty-something， 5 a young child in the back seat. On a day when the temperature was well past 100, they were 6 in an old car with no air conditioning, driving from a town about an hour away."Can you tell us how to get to Mopac, sir?" She had a folded-up printout of directions from Google maps. "Sure. Where on Mopac are you 7 ？" I asked. She unfolded the printout and showed me the 8 . I knew it well, and started to get the 9 that this moment was meant to happen. "I know 10 where that is." I told her. "I used to have a(n) 11 in that building to work in."I 12 giving directions to the older lady, and then again to her 13 , who was the driver. It took a while, because I 14 each instruction to make sure they understood. In a sincere moment of 15 , the older lady thanked me.The whole 16 helped me much more than it helped her. I had been having a very 17 day. In fact, the only reason I had gone to that particular gas station was that I wanted to take a little drive and 18 my head.As I replaced the gas cap, having sent them on their way, I suddenly 19 that I felt better. My head was clear. And I am 20 for the real goodness it brought into my life.1、A．cared B．hesitated C．worried D．complained2、A．making B．leaking C．burning D．pumping3、A．go ahead B．give up C．set off D．hurry up Array4、A．gas B．coins C．directions D．food5、A．upon B．with C．except D．beyond6、A．starving B．sheltering C．traveling D．hiding7、A．lost B．arranged C．located D．headed8、A．distance B．line C．sign D．address9、A．feeling B．evidence C．reward D．pleasure10、A．generally B．exactly C．wholly D．personally11、A．destination B．field C．office D．apartment12、A．thought of B．put off C．turned to D．ended up13、A．companion B．passenger C．helper D．colleague14、A．explained B．repeated C．demonstrated D．recalled15、A．silence B．coldness C．appreciation D．embarrassment16、A．situation B．accident C．conversation D．incident17、A．meaningful B．fortunate C．important D．difficult18、A．clear. B．empty C．cover D．turn19、A．understood B．realized C．acknowledged D．assume20、A．anxious. B．fit C．ready D．grateful第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

学号：姓名：班级：..........................................................密.......................................................封...........................................................线.......................................................... 第 2 学期英语专科（英语1）课试卷试卷类型： A 卷Part I Vocabulary and Structure1. In India more than one hundred languages are spoken, ________ which only fourteen are recognized as official.A) of B) in C) with D) within2. ______ is reported in the newspapers, talks between the two countries are making progress.A. ItB. AsC. ThatD. What3. There’s _____ cooking oil left in the house. Would you go to the corner store and get _____?A. little; someB. little; anyC. a little; someD. a little; any4. _____ in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realized that he had left his wallet at home.A. To waitB. Have waitedC. Having waitedD. To have waited5. The teacher, with 6 girls and 8 boys of her class, _______ visiting a museum when the earthquake struck.A. wasB. wereC. had beenD. would be6. My advisor encouraged _______ a summer course to improve my writing skills.A. for me takingB. me takingC. for me to takeD. me to take7. －What’s that terrible noise?－The neighbors _______ for a party.A. have preparedB. are preparingC. prepareD. will prepare8. I invited Joe and Linda to dinner, but ______ of them came.A. neitherB. eitherC. noneD. both9. It’s nice to hear from her again. ________, we last met more than thirty years ago.A. What’s moreB. That’s to sayC. In other wordsD. Believe it or not10. He insisted that his brother ____ the window. It was clear that someone else broke the window.A. should not breakB. should not have brokenC. hadn't brokenD. would not breakPart II Reading ComprehensionPassage One:In an effort to produce the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship afloat, the British built the Titanic. It was so superior to anything else on the seas that it was called “unsinkable”. So sure of this were the owners that they provided lifeboats for o nly 950 of its 2,200 passengers.Many passengers were aboard the night it ran into an iceberg, only two days at sea and more than half way between England and the New Yorkdestination. Because the luxury liner was traveling so fast, it was impossible to avoid the huge iceberg. A fire also contributed to the ship’s submersion. Panic increased the number of casualties(伤亡) as people jumped into the water or fought to be among the few to board the lifeboats. Four hours after the shipwreck, another ship, the Carpathia, rescued the survivors---less than a third of those originally aboard.The Titanic enjoyed only two days of sailing glory on its maiden voyage in 1912 before plunging into 12,000 feet of water near the coast of Newfoundland, where it lies today.11. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The Titanic was the fastest ship afloat.B. The Carpathia rescued the survivors.C. The Titanic sank near Newfoundland.D. Only a third of those aboard died in the accident in 1912.12. Which of the following did NOT contribute to the large dearth toll(损失)?A. Panic.B. Fire.C. Speed.D. Carpathia.13. How many days was the Titanic at sea before sinking?A. 2.B. 4.C. 6.D. 12.14. The lifeboats had room for less than half of its passengers because ____.试卷纸共页第 1 页试题要求：1、试题后标注本题得分；2、试卷应附有评卷用标准答案，并有每题每步得分标准；3、试卷必须装订，拆散无效；4、试卷必须打印或用碳素笔楷书，以便誉印；5、考试前到指定地点领取试卷；6、各题之间应适当给学生留下答题的空间。

《大学英语（4）》课程考试考前辅导资料一.考试复习所用教材：刘新慧老师《大学英语》系列教材二．考试相关概念、知识点归纳相关概念：【语法】考生应较好地掌握基本的英语语法知识，并能在交际中较正确地加以运用。

【词汇】考生应认知课本单词及其基本的搭配。

【交际能力】考生应掌握日常生活常见情景中的基本交际用语。

【阅读】考生应能读懂与日常生活和社会活动相关的不同类型的文字材料，包括应用文、描述文、记叙文、说明文和议论文等，阅读速度为每分钟50个单词。

考生应能：1. 理解主旨要义；2. 理解文中具体信息；3.根据上下文推测生词词义；4. 进行有关的判断、推理和引申，理解作者的意图、观点或态度。

【翻译】考生应能将难度适中的英文句子翻译成中文。

考生应能：1. 对英语原文有准确的理解；2. 做到译文通顺、达意。

【写作】考生应能在写出常见应用文及一般的叙述文、说明文或议论文。

考生应能：1．用较正确的语法、词汇、拼写、标点进行表达；2．基本做到内容切题，结构严谨，条理清楚；3．根据不同的写作目的进行有针对性的写作。

知识点归纳：1.考查冠词用法。

注意不定冠词a, an 及定冠词the的用法。

A.不定冠词（例如英语中的a/an）用来表示这个冠词后面的名词是指某一类特定事物中的一个，但具体是哪一个并不重要；其中a用于辅音音素前。

例如：a useful book, a university而an则用于元音音素前。

例如：an hour,an honest boyB.定冠词（例如英语中的the）用来限定这个冠词后面的名词是某个特定的事物，定冠词的用法规则则比较多，包含以下几条：1）特指双方都明白的人或物：Give me the book.2）上文提到过的人或事：--Do you know the lady in blue?–Yes, she is a teacher of a university.3）指世上独一物二的事物the sun ( sky / moon/ earth/ world/ nature/ universe )4）与形容词或分词连用，表示一类人：the rich /poor/ blind/ aged / living / impossible5）用在序数词和形容词最高级，形容词only，very, same，表示身体部位的名词等前面：I live on the second floor.6）用在表示乐器和表方位的名词前：She plays the piano \violin \ guitar in the north of China7）用在普通名词构成专有名词前：the People's Republic of China8）用在姓氏的复数名词之前，表示一家人：the Greens are playing the piano.9）其他一些固定用法：in the day, in the morning2.考查时态英语共有十六种时态,但我们平时比较常用的只有八种,如下：1、一般现在时:主语+do/does(现在分词)2、一般过去时:主语+did3、现在进行时:主语+am/is/are doing4、过去进行时:was/were doing5、现在完成时:have/has done6、过去完成时:had done7、一般将来时:will do/8、过去将来时:was/were to /would do一般现在时：经常、反复发生的动作或行为及现在的某种状况。

6、To combat global warming, many people are _________ the use of alternative energy sources.A．applying to B．jumping at C．dipping into D．pushing forA．/ ; / B．the; the C．the; a D．the; /8、How long do you suppose it is ________________ he arrived and began to work there？A．when B．beforeC．after D．since9、The girl is so grateful whenever she remembers my brother and me ____ her from the icy water.A．to have saved B．to save C．saving D．saved10、Many memories of old times were by the conversation we had together that evening.A．called up B．turned up C．taken up D．kept up第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AMusic has a great effect on everyone. But does music affect plants, too? People have been experimenting with music for almost three decades. From school-level projects to higher-level scientific experiments, the effect of music on plants has been a confusing and debatable topic.We know music is sound and sound is nothing more than a wave. Plant growth is a result of the cell division that takes place within the cells. But why is music associated with plant growth? In humans, music has a strong effect on our health and mood, and over the years, people have claimed that the same effect has been observed on plants, too. Plants are sensitive by nature, and many people claim that they have feelings just as humans do. There are stories about plants shedding tears. Although scientists do not support these as facts, these myths have led them to take up various experiments on plants.Various studies have proved that plants respond to acoustic (音响的) energy. It increases their rate of growth and their size, and influences their overall health. Dan Carlson, after a thorough study over a span of many years, has reached a conclusion that music helps plants absorbnutrients(养分) more efficiently.It took Dan about fifteen years to develop a foliage spray (叶面喷剂) that is used beneficially Array with the sound frequencies. Carlson calls this spray “Sonic Bloom”. His findings have proved to be beneficial for countless farmers and have resulted in－according to Guinness Book of World Records－the largest indoor plant on record.The Purple Passion was treated with the Sonic Bloom process. It grew to be 1,300 feet tall and was alive even after 25 years. Its normal lifespan(寿命), however, is 18 months and it grows not more than 18 feet tall. The book, Secret of the Soil, writes about Sonic Bloom and its results. Sonic Bloom is also sold in the market.1、What inspired scientists to experiment with plants?A．The effects of music on humans.B．Plants are sensitive by nature.C．The cell division taking place within the cells.D．People’s debatable opinion of the effect music has on plants.2、What is the main idea of Para. 3?A．Nutrients are important to plants.B．Music can have some good effects on plants.C．How the rate of growth of plants can be improved.D．What kinds of music can contribute to the growth of plants.3、What did Dan Carlson develop?A．A spray called “Sonic Bloom”.B．A method to grow larger plants.C．A special plant that grows very fast.D．Acoustic energy that plants respond to4、Why is the Purple Passion included in Guinness Book of World Records?A．It is the oldest indoor plant.B．It is the largest indoor plant.C．It gives off the most pleasant smell.D．It can grow in the toughest conditions.BA little boy discovered what looked like a map to an unknown place. He soon realized it was Array the beginning of an exciting treasure hunt.He found two pieces of paper along with the mysterious map. One was written with the instructions, “FIND THE WORDS.” The other piece of paper had several strange symbols scattered all over it.Dad, fortunately, was there to help his son figure out the mystery. He folded up the paper with the symbols on it, and together they formed a message, which had another set of instructions, “UNDER STEPS.” The smart little boy knew exactly what to do so he went to look under the steps of his house. Without too much effort, he found a box below the staircase.It didn’t take him long to figure out what to do next: open it u p! Inside the box were some very interesting objects, including another piece of a treasure map and two broken pieces of paper. These were the most interesting finds because they contained what appeared to be a collection of letters on them. Finally, they knew where the treasure was from the letters: IN THE BUSH UNDER YOUR YARD．After searching all over the yard, following several clues and wondering where everything would lead, the pair finally found what they had been looking for. And it was exactly what you would want after such an adventure: a treasure box!The pair pulled it out of the ground and cleaned away all the dirt. The dad put the box in front of his son, and the little boy couldn’t contain his excitement. So he opened it up and finally found out what was inside.Inside was more treasure than any little boy could ever want. There were hundreds of coins and all sorts of pirate treasure, including what looks like a pearl necklace and some silver dishes.1、What led the little boy to start his treasure hunt?A．His father’s encouragementB．A possible treasure map.C．His nature of curiosity.D．Attraction of treasure.2、How did the little boy and his father finally determine the exact treasure place?A．By following the symbols on the paper.B．By folding up the map.C．By searching their yard. Array D．By listing the letters on the paper.3、Where did the little boy find the treasure?A．In the bush.B．Under the steps.C．Under the ground.D．In a box below the staircase.4、How did the little boy feel about his finding?A．Overjoyed.B．Disappointed.C．Grateful.D．Unworthy.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．When our second child was born, the doctor pointed out that her feet were turned inward. “Left uncorrected, it would be a 1 ,” he told us.We 2 to do anything we could do help our baby. 3 she was growing I had to take her back to the doctor every two weeks to have each foot recast. 4 the casting was finished and it was time for corrective 5 .Jim and I watched with hope and concern as she 6 to walk. Those first, awkward steps made us so 7 . By the time she entered preschool, her steps appeared quite 8 . Encouraged by her progress, we looked for something else to help strengthen her 9 body.As it turned out, she loved the 10 ! When she tuned six, we helped her join in skating lessons and soon she was skating 11 a swan. She kept working hard at every new12 , and her efforts 13 . At fifteen, she competed in both pairs-skating and the ladies’ singles at the 1988 World Junior Championships in Australia, wining both 14 !I thought back to the early years of 15 for Kristi---the years of fear for us as her parents, and the same years of frustration for her as a child two 16 wanted to walk. During thoseyears, we didn’t expect gold medals and a good professional career17 her. We admiredKristi herself, 18 her strength and efforts, and how far she had come on two tiny feet that Array had 19 been bound in heavy casts. In our eyes, Kristi had always walked with the 20of a true champion.1、A．surprise B．problem C．gift D．success2、A．forgot B．promised C．stopped D．refused3、A．So B．If C．Because D．But4、A．Suddenly B．Immediately C．Especially D．Finally5、A．shoes B．books C．bags D．hats6、A．failed B．pretended C．struggled D．disliked7、A．lucky B．upset C．proud D．helpless8、A．hard B．special C．interested D．normal9、A．weak B．strong C．new D．big10、A．water B．ice C．fire D．air11、A．for B．with C．on D．like12、A．project B．side C．text D．movement13、A．got off B．paid off C．put off D．showed off14、A．events B．accidents C．debts D．stories15、A．opinion B．reward C．challenge D．hope16、A．merely B．almost C．easily D．seldom17、A．in need of B．in spite of C．ahead of D．instead of18、A．doubting B．respecting C．limiting D．controlling19、A．once B．still C．never D．seldom20、A．interest B．shadow C．task D．beauty第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

基础英语期末考试试卷.doc基础英语期末考试试卷Final-Term Exam ination in Com prehensive English Cou rse English Departm ent, Beijing I nternational Studies University 学期：第四学期PART I Text -Based Blank Filling (1 6 poi nts/ 1 point each)Directions: Fill in the missing words in the following sentenceswith the help of the initial letters. Make sure that the words are in the form as they appear in the texts you have learned in A New English Course, Student's Book 4. Please write down your answers on the Answer Sheet in their complete forms.1 ? I found the boys whittling on my best salad spoon, and then they had then_ to say you suggested it.2. To use an expression like u bags of fun,” we should need toknow Lady Jones well enough to be a ____ her by her first name?3. When things quieted down, in a hushed silence, g ___ by a few ecstatic u Amens”，all the new young lambs were blessed in the name of God.4. Why is marking up a book i ____ to reading? First, it keeps you awake ?5. In 1 991 the World Wide Web d ____ , instantly bringing orderand clarity to the chaos that was cyberspace.6? Man has tried to use this ecological knowledge byd ___ bringing parasites or predators into an area where they might control the numbers of some pests.7. It was a s _______ feeling of rage and misery and protest thatexpressed itself in the thought: if I had not come it would have died like this, so why should I interfere?8? It is worth remembering that wind is as i ________ t o human healthas cold; for by disrupting the cushion of warmth which is trapped by pores and hairs of the skin, each knot of wind has in effect on life equal to a drop of one degree in temperature.9. For there were not many buyers really - there was only one,and he kept these agents in separate offices to give a s _____ of competition.10. He gives us, without relation to exterior u events n, thequintessential part of himself—that part which e _____ t he fullest and deepest expression of himself as a man and of his experience as a fellow being.11. His voice was gen tie; you could not imagine that he could raise itin anger; his smile was b ___ .12. I fin ally took a d ___ pass, as they called it, and waited a yearand tried again.13. The i ___ o f death among fetuses and offspring produced bycloning is much higher than it is through natural reproduction.14. Each time they grew louder he cheered under his breathands ___ his eyes in the direction of the noise?15? The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, havecon secrated it, far above our poor power to add or d ____ ?16. Surely I would do no i ______ to the other noble achievements of the war.PART I I SENTENCE PARAPHRASI NG (14 points / 2 pointseach)Directions: Put the following sentences into more explicit expressions on the basis of your understanding of the texts from which they are taken? Pay special attention to the parts underlined? Please write down your answers on the Answ er Sheet.1. I struck up a conversation with Kit, trying to establish some kind of rapport.2. "Bags of fun” is no more a lazy substitute for thought in its appropriate setting than is “extremely gracious11 in the setting that is appropriate for this expression.3. People usually believe that predators have mn easv time of it, killing defenseless prey.4. I n a spirit of bravado he reached for the comb in his breast-pocket, but a iab of pain reminded him that he probably had a broken rib.5. What of the child who does not live up to the hope and dream of the parent...?6. The combined efforts of composer and interpreter have meaning only in so far as they got out to an intelligent body of hearers.7. We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have diedin vain. PART I I I CLOZE (1 0 points / 1 point each)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage? For each blank there are four choices marked A)f B)f C), and D) below the1 ? A. earth soil B. dirt C. mud D.passage. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage and then write your answer A, B, C, or D in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet?In Switzerland, six miles west of Geneva, lies a collection of laboratories and buildings, and, most curious of all, a circular mound of (1) — more than 650 feet in diameter. This cluster has unique importance. It is Europe's one and only atomic city dedicated to (2) the atom for peaceful purposes?The strange buildings belong to the European Council for Nuclear Research, more popularly known, from (3) ________________ French initials, as CERN? The council was born when a handful of statesmen and scientific experts (4) ___ in Paris in 1950. Their aim was to "establish an organization providing for cooperation among European states (5) nuclear research of a pure scientific and fun dame ntal character.nThe CERN agreement was signed in 1953, and work on the atomic city began in 1954. Today CERN's (6) ______ are among the most modernand the most diversified in the world. I mpressive as the scientific aspectmay be, the real significanee of CERN may lie (7) _____ the thousand people一the scientists, lab workers, and administrative crew drawn fromthe fourteen member nations 一(8) ______ populate it. British engineers work side by side with Swiss electricians and Yugoslavnuclear physicists. The (9) ______ l anguages are French and English, with German an unofficial third. But CERN is no tower of Babel—the language of science is (10) ______ and all-embracing?2. A. investigation B. being investigated C.investigate D. investigating3. A. his B. their C. its D those4. A. joined B. developed C. met D. met with5. A. in B. on C. for D about6. A. resources B. accommodations C. facilities D. funds7. A. in B. with C. on D atA. whoever B? who C. which D. whatever9. A. living B. authentic C. official D real10. A. worldwide B. infinite C. universal D. comprehensivePART I V ERROR I DENTI Fl CATI ON (10 points / 1 point each) Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D? Just identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct by writing A9 B, C, or D in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.1 ? I read in the paper that (A) the killer and his accomplices are (B) to be hung at noon by order of (D) the governor.2. After Suzanne past (A) the examination, she realized that(B) she had been unnecessarily (D) worried about it.3. The adult mosquito usually lives for about (A) thirty days, although the life span aried (B) widely with temperature, humidity, and other (D) factors of the envir on me nt?4. He confessed that for months (A) he was scarcely beingable to(B) look at the lawyer without (C) becoming (D) angrv.5. Because (A) radio communication had failed (B) once before, I was afraid the men in the plane might be lost (C) touch with (D) the crew on the platform.6. The servant returned with a message for which (A) I was not in the least(B) ureparing (C) my host would be unable to receive me because of (D) his ill health.7. The news of the loss suffered (A) by our troops were(B) much worse (C) than we had expected (D) ?8. Members of the party were (A) surprised by Jackson winning (B) the election so easily, purpose is to (C) help mentally retarded children (D).10. LL (A) was a rather shock (B) to look into (C) these matters and discover that the fault was solely mine?(D)PART V READI NG COMPREHENSI ON (25 points)SECTI ON A Passage Reading (1 0 points / 1 point each)Direct ion s: Complete the table on your Answ er Sheet using information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 1-10 on your Answer Sheet.ARCHITECTURE -Reaching for the skyArchitecture is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. A build ing reflects the scientific and tech no logical achievements of the age as well as the ideas and aspirations of the designer and client. The appeara neeof individual build in gs, however, is often controversial.The use of an architectural style cannot be said to start or finish on a specific date? Neither is it possible to say exactly whatcharacterises a particular movement. But the origins of what is now generally known as modern architecture can be traced back to the social and technological changes of the 18th and 19th centuries.Instead of using timber, stone and traditional building techniques, architects began to explore ways of creating buildings by using the latest tech no logy and materials such as steel, glass and concrete st re ngthened steel bars, known as reinforced concrete. Technological advances also helped bring about the decline of rural industries and an increase in urban populations as people moved to the towns to work in the new factories. Such rapid and uncontrolled growth helped to turn parts of cities into slums.By the 1920s architects throughout Europe were reacting against the conditions created by industrialisation. A new style of architecture emerged to reflect more idealistic notions for the future. It was made possible by new materials and construction techniques and was known as Moder nism.By the 1930s many buildings emerging from this movement were designed in the I nternational Style. This was largely characterised by the bold use of new materials and simple, geometric forms, often with white walls supported by stilt-like pillars? These were stripped of unnecessary decoration that would detract from their primary purpose一to be used or lived in.Water Gropius, Charles Jeanneret (better known as Le Corbusier) and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe were among the most influential of the many architects who contributed to the development of Modernism in the first half of the century. But the economic depression of the 1 930s and the second world war(1939-45) prevented their ideas from being widely realized until the economicconditions improved and wartorn cities had to be rebuilt. By the 1 950s, the I nternational Style had developed into a universal approach to building, which standardized the appearance of new buildings in cities across the world?Unfortunately, this Modernist interest in geometric simplicity and function became exploited for profit? The rediscovery of quick-and-easy-to-handle reinforced concrete and an improved ability to prefabricate building sections meant that builders could meet the budgets of commissioning authorities and handle a renewed dema nd for development quickly and cheaply. But this led to many badly designed buildings, which discredited the original aims of Modernism.Influenced by Le Corbusier's ideas on town planning, every large British city built multi-storey housing estates in the 1 960s. Mass-produced, low-cost high-rises seemed to offer a solution to the problem of housing a growing inner-city population. But far from meeting human needs, the new estates often proved to be windswept deserts lacking essential social facilities and services? Many of these buildings were poorly designed and constructed and have since been demolished?By the 1 970s, a new respect for the place of buildings within the existing towenscape arose. Preserving historic buildings or keeping only their facades (or fronts) grew commoru Architects also began to make more use of building styles and materials that were traditional to the area? The architectural style usually referred to as High-Tech was also emerging? It celebrated scientific and engineering achievements by openly parading the sophisticated techniques used in construction. Such buildings arecommonly made of metal and glass; examples are Stansted airport and the Lloyd's building in London. Disillusionment at the failure of many of the poor imitations of Modernistarchitecture led to interest in various styles and ideas from the past and present? By the 1 980s the co-existenee of different styles of architecture in the same building became known as Post-Modern. Other architects looked back to the classical tradition. The trend in architecture now favours smaller scale building design that reflects a growing public awareness of environmental issues such as energy efficiency. Like the Modernists, people today recognize that a well designed environment improves the quality of life but is not necessarily achieved by adopting one well defined style of architecture.Twentieth century architecture will mainly be remembered for its tall buildings. They have been made possible by the development of light steel frames and safe passenger lifts. They originated in the US over a century ago to help meet the demand for more economical use of land? As construction techniques improved, the skyscraper became a reality.Ruth Cloem anSECTI ON B Multiple Choice Questions (1 5 points / 1 point each) Directions: Read the following passages and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Put your answers A, B, C, or D in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneBeauty has always been regarded as something praiseworthy. Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, have better marriages and have more respectable occupations? Personal consultants give them better advice for finding jobs? Even judges are softer on attractive defendants? Butin the executive circle, beauty can become a liability.While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is harmful to a woman. Handsome male executives were perceived as having more integrity than plainer men; effort and ability were thought to account for their success. Attractive female executives were considered to have less integrity than unattractive ones; their success was attributed not to ability but to factors such as luck? All unattractive women executives were thought to have more integrity and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Interestingly, though, the rise of the unattractive over night successes was attributed more to personal relationships and less to ability than was that of attractive overnight successes. Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman is perceived to be more feminine and an attractive man more masculine than the less attractive ones. Thus, an attractive woman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but an attractive woman in a traditionally masculine positions appears to lack the "masculine” qualities required ?This is true even in politics?"When the only clue is how he or she looks, people treat men and women differently/5 says Anne Bowman, who recently published a study on the effects of attractiveness on political candidates?She asked 125 undergraduate students to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and one of women, in order of attractiveness. The stude nts were told the photographs were of can didates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them. The results showed that attractive males utterly defeated unattractive men, but the women who had been ranked most attractive in variably receivedthe fewest votes.1. The word "liability”(Line 5, Paragraph 1) most probablymeans __________ ?A. misfortuneB. instability C? disadvantage D. burden2. In traditionally female jobs, attractiveness ____________ .A. reinforce the feminine qualities requiredB? makes women look more honest and capableC. is of primary importance to womenD. often enables women to succeed quickly3. Bowman's experiment reveals that when it comes to politics, attractiveness一_________ .A. turns out to be an obstacle to menB. affects men and women alikeC. has as little effect on men as on womenD. is more of an obstacle than a benefit to women4. It can be inferred from the passage that people's views on beauty are often __________ .A. practical B? prejudiced C? old-fashioned D? radical5. The author writes this passage to ___________ .A. discuss the negative aspects of being attractiveB. give advice to job-seekers who are attractiveC. demand equal rights for womenD? emphasize the importance of appearancePassage TwoThere were two widely divergent influences on the early development ofstatistical methods? Statistics had a mother who was dedicated to keeping orderly records of governmental units (state and statistics come from the same Latin root, status) and agentlemanly gambling father who relied on mathematics to increase his skill at playing the odds in games of chance?The influence of the mother on the offspring, statistics, is represented by counting, measuring, describing, tabulating, ordering, and the taking of censuses 一all of which led to modern descriptive statistics? From the influence of the father came modern inferential statistics, which is based squarely on theories of probability.Descriptive statistics involves tabulating, depicting, and describing collections of data. These data may be either quantitative, such as measures of height, intelligence, or grade level 一variables that are characterized by an underlying continuum 一or the data may represent qualitative variables, such as sex, college major, or personality type? Large masses of data must generally undergo a process of summarization or reduction before they are comprehensible. Descriptive statistics is a tool for describing or summarizing or reducing to comprehensible form the properties of an otherwise unwieldy mass of data?Inferential statistics is a formalized body of methods for solving another class of problems that present great difficulties for the unaided human mind. This general class of problems characteristically involves attempts to make predictions using a sample of observations? For example, a school superintendent wishes to determine the proportion of children in a large school system who come to school without breakfast, have been vaccinated for flu, or whatever. Having a little knowledge of statistics, the superintendent would know that it is unnecessary and inefficient to question each child; the proportion for the entire district could be estimated fairly accurately from asample of as few as 100 children. Thus, the purpose of inferential statistics is to predict or estimate characteristics of a population from a knowledge of the characteristics of only a sample of the population.6. With what is the passage mainly concerned?A. The drawbacks of descriptive and inferential statistics.B. Applications of inferential statistics.C? The development and use of statisticsD. How to use descriptive statistics.7. According to the first paragraph, counting and describing are associated with __________ .A. inferential statisticsB. descriptive statisticsC? unknown variables D. qualitative changes8. Why doe s t he author mention the "mother” and “father” in the first paragraph?A. To point out that parents can teach their children statistics.B. To introduce inferential statistics.C? T o explain that there are different kinds of variables.D. To present the background of statistics in a humorous and understandable way.9. Which of the following is NOT given as an example of a qualitative variable?A. Gender.B. Height C? College major D. Type of personality.10. According to the passage, what is the purpose of examining a sample ofa population?A. To compare different groups?B. To predict characteristics of the entire population.C. To consider all the quantitative variables?D. To tabulate collection of data?Passage ThreeI n the fall of 1924 Thomas Wolfe, fresh from his course in playwright at Harvard, joined the eight or ten of us who were teaching English composition in New York University. I had never before seen a man so tall as he, and so ungraceful. I pitied him and went out of my way to help him get adjusted to his work and to make him feel at home.His students soon let me know that he had no need of my protectiveness?They spoke of his ability to describe a simple eve nt in such a manner as to have them roaring with laughter or struggling to keep back their tears, of his readiness to quote in detail from any poet they could name, of his habit of writing three pages of comment on a student's one-page composition, and of his astonishing ease in expressing in words anything he had seen or heard or tasted or felt.Indeed, his students made so much of his powers of observation that I decided to make a little test and see for myself. My opportunity came one morning when the students were slowly gathering for nine-o5clock classes?Upon arriving at the university that day, I found Wolfe alone in the large room which served all the English composition teachers as an office? He made no protest when I asked him to come with me out into the hall, and he only smiled when we reached a classroom door and I told him to enter alone and look around?He stepped in, remained no more than thirty seconds and thencame out. “Tell me what I see/1 I said as I took his place in the room, leaving him in the hall with his back to the door.Without the least hesitation and without a single error, he gave the number of seats in the room, identified those which were occupied by boys and those occupied by girls, named the colors each student was wearing, pointed out the Latin verb written on the blackboard, spoke of the chalk marks which the cleaner had failed to wash from the floor, and pictured in detail the view of Washington Square from the windows?As I rejoined Wolfe, I was speechless with amazement. He, on the contrary, was wholly calm as he said, 'The worst thing about it is that I'll remember it all.nWhich of the following statements is true of Thomas Wolfe?11.A. He failed to finish his course at Harvard.B. He began teaching right after his graduation.C. He regarded New York University as his home?D. He had a polite manner.12What did the author think of Thomas Wolfe?.A. He was not satisfied with his job?B. He was willing to protect his students.C. He was not good at teaching.D. He was unfamiliar with his students.13What is the students' opinion of Thomas Wolfe?.A. He was a good storyteller.B. He was willing to protect his students.C? He was ungraceful.D. He was easy to get along with.14. Which of the following statement is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Wolfe's students praised his power of observation.B. The author performed an experiment on Wolfe's ability.C? Wolfe's students asked the author to have a test of their ability.D. Wolfe did not feel angry when he was tested.15? By u l went out of my way to help him” (Li ne4, Paragraph 1) the author intends to mean ________________ ?A. I made an extra effort to help him.B. I began to help him.C. I helped him in the way I wanted to.D. I helped him in an unusual way.PART VI TRANSLATION (25 points)SECTI ON A English to Chinese (1 0 points / 2 points each) Direct ion s: Translate the following sentences into Chinese ? Please pay special attention to the parts underlined.1. I assumed that when I registered at the University of California early Mon day morn ing, I would be plunged so deeply into work that I would not have a chance to lift my eyes from the books for a solid four vears.2. And in our eyes success all too often means simply outdoing other people by virtue of achievement judged by some single scale一income or honors or headlines or trophies and coming out at “the top”.3. Using computers to analyze the details of the crime, police con eludedthat a pair of crooks was specializing in Friday night subway rides. The computers also revealed that the pair was operatinqon train platforms farther north each time?4. Similarly, whenever we Americans start taking ourselves a bit too seriously, a grassroots humor seems to rise and strew banana peels in our path,5. These men were bringing the Civil War to its virtual finish. To be sure, other armies had vet to surrender, and for a few days the fugitive Confederate government would struggle desperately and vainly, trying to find some way to go on living now that its chief support was gone.SECTI ON B Chinese to English (1 5 points / 3 points each) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. Please use words, phrases, or sentence patterns you have learned in A New English Course, Student's Book 4 to translate the underlined parts? Failure in using these words, phrases, or sentence patterns will result in loss of marks.1 对于现代经济学的?知半解使得他的报告中充斥着陈词滥调。

2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷1、---How’s your tour around the North Lake? Is it beautiful?---It ________ be, but it is now heavily polluted.A．will B．would C．should D．must2、Tom’s comm ents on this issue are confusing because they appear to ______the remarks onthe same issue made earlier by him.A．violate B．induce C．clarify D．contradict3、_______ you hear from me to the contrary, expect me on Friday at about 6 pm.A．Unless B．UntilC．While D．Although4、－I was afraid I would miss the important lecture.－Oh, was that why you _______asking me to speed up?A．had kept B．are keepingC．would keep D．kept5、——Do you have a minute? I’ve got something to tell you.——Ok, ______ you make it short.A．now that B．if only C．so long as D．every time6、Contrary to popular belief, the ants, hardworking ________ they are, have their time forplay.A．because B．while C．as D．where7、Good news! We didn’t spend we had expected.A．as half much money as B．much money as half asC．as much money as half D．half as much money asC．appreciation D．entertainment9、It's that time of year again，when Alipay ______ us just how much we've been spending，and on what．A．reminds B．remindedC．has reminded D．is reminding10、--Could you please cut the price a little?--Er... _________ you buy more than ten.A．even if B．so long as C．in case D．as soon as第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

兰大大学英语试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The new policy will come into _______ next month.A. effectB. useC. serviceD. operation答案：A2. He is too _______ to understand the truth of the matter.A. youngB. tallC. shortD. old答案：A3. The teacher asked us to _______ the text and then answer the questions.A. read throughB. go throughC. look throughD. get through答案：B4. The company has _______ a new marketing strategy to increase sales.A. carried outB. put forwardC. brought upD. come up with答案：D5. The _______ of the meeting has been changed to next Friday.A. dateB. timeC. placeD. subject答案：A6. She is _______ to be the best candidate for the job.A. likelyB. probableC. possibleD. potential答案：A7. The _______ of the project was delayed due to bad weather.A. completionB. accomplishmentC. achievementD. realization答案：A8. He is always _______ in his work and never makes mistakes.A. carefulB. cautiousC. meticulousD. thorough答案：D9. The book is _______ interesting that I can hardly put it down.A. soB. veryC. tooD. quite答案：A10. The _______ of the old building has been approved by the city council.A. demolitionB. destructionC. removalD. pulling down答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The _______ (教授) gave us a lecture on the history of the English language.答案：professor2. She has a _______ (天赋) for music and can play the piano very well.答案：talent3. The _______ (会议) was postponed due to the heavy rain.答案：meeting4. He is a _______ (诚实的) person and always tells the truth. 答案：honest5. The _______ (经理) of the company announced the new policy. 答案：manager6. The _______ (孩子) are playing in the park.答案：children7. The _______ (科学家) made a great discovery in the fieldof physics.答案：scientist8. She is a _______ (护士) and works in a hospital.答案：nurse9. The _______ (工程师) designed a new type of bridge.答案：engineer10. The _______ (学生) are studying for their exams.答案：students三、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）阅读下面的短文，然后回答1-5题。