福建师范大学网络与继续教育学院《大学英语(1)期末考试卷A图文

You are more likely to be offered a cocktail before dinner than wine with the meal.
If you do not get used to American cocktails, you can ask forsomething else.
When you feel secure enough to talk on the telephone to your online friend, give him or her a work mobile phone or page number rather than your home telephone number, or get theirs. Meet in a public place during the day for initial dates and tell others where you are going or bring along some friends. Be careful about sharing too much too soon.
D. face a lot of difficulties
3. The pains of children lie in the fact that _______.
A. no one helps them make right decisions
B.they are not allowed to do what they like to do
1. People can experience happiness if they ________.
A. always think of the past and regret it

师大学网络与继续教育学院《高级英语（一）》期末考试A卷（闭卷）教学中心专业学号成绩注：考试时间为100分钟，答案写在答题纸上I. Vocabulary 20%1. The use of the pesticide had been banned in the United States, butthe falcons were eating migratory birds from other places where DDT was still used.[A] authorized [B] developed [C] disseminated [D] prohibited2. The beauty of the scene filled us with enchantment.[A] imaginative ability [B] nostalgia [C] delightful influence [D] dignity3. I heard the soft-voiced Mrs. Flowers and the textured voice of mygrandmother merging and melting.[A] sweet [B] rough [C] gently [D] sharp4. In 1940 the Democrats nominated Roosevelt for an unprecedented third term.[A] unimportant [B] unheard of [C] unjustified [D] unhampered5. His strength is incredible-- certainly great enough to enable himto take a man in his hands and wrench his head off.[A] impossible [B] unbelievable [C] probable [D] imaginable6. I heard the soft-voiced Mrs. Flowers and the textured voice of mygrandmother merging and melting.[A] carrying away [B] blending together [C] fading away [D] dying down7. These aren’t idle questions. Some sociologists say that your answers to them could explain a lot about what you are thinking and about what your society is thinking.[A] lazy [B] casual [C] serious [D] interesting8. I’m skeptical of the winnings of the team.[A] respectful to [B] doubtful about [C] accustomed to [D] pleased at9. Imagine my bewilderment when I heard the news.[A] anger [B] annoyance [C] puzzlement [D] disagreement10. Changing the world gradually depends on the exasperating and uncertain instruments of persuasion and democratic decision making.[A] exciting [B] convincing [C] exaggerating [D] annoying11. She said that she had made the wafers expressly for me and that she had a few in the kitchen that I could take home to my brother.[A] frankly [B] actually [C] openly [D]particularly12. It suddenly ________ him that he had worked for twelve hours without eating anything.[A] happened to [B] dawned on [C] occurred on [D] came to13. It is this “human-ness” of the gorilla which is so beguiling.[A] lovely [B] creative [C] charming [D] vexing14. You should not be ________ of different religious beliefs.[A] tolerant [B] tolerable [C] intolerant [D] intolerable15. All the children in the class did wrong, but David was ________ for punishment.[A] singled out [B] run out [C] filled out [D] chosen out16. The sweet scent of vanilla had met us as she opened the door.[A] taste [B] odour [C] sound [D] smile17. If you travel by plane, Beijing and Guangzhou are ________ neighboring cities.[A] virtually [B] completely [C] vehemently [D] variably18. As I subsided on to a patch of open ground I called to the others and waved them on.[A] began to dig [B] settled down on [C] gazed at [D] catch sight of19. How much harder will it be to eliminate the prejudice against women?[A] correct [B] justify [C] get rid of [D] pay attention to20. I have done all the tedious work while men reaped the rewards.[A] hard and tiring [B] long and dull [C] interesting [D] officeII. Text Comprehension 20%1. Rashid was (“Rashid’s School”)[A] a strong and energetic man who speaks good English.[B] a frail-looking man without energy.[C] an energetic man, but he didn't look strong.[D] a strong-willed man who was confident that the success of theeducation for the villagers was out of question.2. When Rashid talked about his school, saying "it is the realizationof a dream", his florid tone showed that (“Rashid’s School”)[A] he was conceited and he thought himself to be better than anyother school masters.[B] he was not sure whether the visitors would agree with him.[C] he didn't want the visitors to criticize his school.[D] he was proud and satisfied with his school and he had a desirefor the visitors to share his feelings.3. “As soon as the children of the village were old enough to workin the fields they became economically important to their families.Against that argument education carried very little weight.”(“Rashid’s School At Okhla”) This shows that[A] to the villagers education meant nothing for it could not bringany economic benefits to their families.[B] the villagers attached much importance to education becauseit would reduce the children’s burden on their families.[C] the villagers believed that children were so important to theirfamilies that they should not argue against education.[D] to the villagers their families depended on children andeducation could solve this problem4. The author of "Four Choices For Young People" does not think muchof the dropouts because (“Four Choices For Young People”)[A] they are unsatisfied with the present society and want a sudden change.[B] while they scorn the present society, they depend on it for a living.[C] they make fruitless efforts to change the imperfect society.[D] the author does not agree with them in regarding the society as imperfect.5. Which of the following is true about the author's opinion? (“FourChoices For Young People”)[A] The author insists on gradual change as being the most efficientmethod of improving this imperfect world under any circumstances.[B] The author personally favors a gradual reform of the societybecause although it takes time it sometimes does work.[C] The author considers all social revolutions fruitless becausethey fail to do away with such familiar matters as the buying and selling of goods, social institutions and office work.[D] The author rejects all the alternatives, thinking they are eitherimpractical or fruitless.6. By comparing the reforms of the world to the military campaign inthe Apennines during World War II, the auth or intends to (“Four Choices For Young People”)[A] express his feeling that one needs bravery and energy toovercome difficulties in reforming the world.[B] create an impression upon readers that drastic changes areinevitable in solving social problems.[C] express his opinion that the real world is beset with socialproblems which, instead of being solved once for all, often lead to others.[D] make his idea known that, to deal with social problems, theyoung should draw on the experience of the old.7. In "Rock Superstars...", the author begins with descriptions ofthree short scenes. Which is true of them? (“Rock Superstars”)[A] When Mick Jagger sprinkled water over the audience at the endof his performance, his fans surge to follow, eager to be baptized then and there by this singer priest.[B] Alice Cooper took his own life at the end of a rock concertin order to shock and thrill the audience.[C] A rock fan worshipped Bob Dylan as a god and actually crawledon his knees into one of his concerts.[D] To American adults, Alice Cooper was a horrible singer withweird and loathsome tastes and habits.8. What two aspects of American life are touched in rock music? (“Rock Superstars”)[A] political attitudes & emotional life[B] religious beliefs & human feelings[C] human desires & reasons[D] sociological concepts & facts9. The title "A Most Forgiving Ape" is arresting in that (“A Most Forgiving Ape”)[A] it makes an ape a subject which will arouse the readers' interest.[B] it arouses the reader's interest, for it sharply contrasts withthe stereotyped image of the ape.[C] the word "forgiving" is a seldom-used expression.[D] it seems a totally unfamiliar topic to the reader.10. The author inserts a brief account of the gorilla in various aspectsbefore he comes to describing his encounter with the gorilla. Which of the following is not talked about in that account? (“A Most Forgiving Ape”)[A] This rare species is still being butchered by tribesmen.[B] Gorillas have far greater physical strength than human beings.[C] The gorilla is a forgiving animal with human qualities.[D] The gorilla has good eyesight and hearing.11. By saying "the gorilla is something of a paradox.", the author wantsto mean what's contradictory about the gorilla is that (“A Most Forgiving Ape”)[A] he looks ferocious but is in fact a friendly animal.[B] we think we know him very well, but in fact we know very little about him.[C] the species is rare but they're still being butchered.[D] it fascinates scientists, but not romantics.12. “All this (the gorilla’s charge) is no more than shadow boxingas a general rule.” (“A Most Forgiving Ape”) This sentence means that[A] the gorilla will fight bravely as in a shadow boxing.[B] the gorilla is merely acting out gestures of aggressiveness towarn the enemy away.[C] the gorilla is strong enough to use just part of his energy todefeat the enemy.[D] the gorilla is scared away by the enemy13. When humans see a gorilla, (“A Most Forgiving Ape”)[A] they have the same feelings as with the other wild beasts.[B] they feel the urge to recognize and communicate with it.[C] they have an instinct to grab their binoculars at once and observe it closely.[D] they feel frightened and run away.14. By saying "She is our side's answer to the richest white woman intown," Marguerite expresses her impression that (“A Lesson In Living”)[A] she is well-educated so that she could answer any questionsraised by the richest white woman in town.[B] she had the grace of the richest white woman in town and thuswas the pride of the black people there.[C] she is going up to become the richest white woman in town.[D] she wanted to become a friend of the richest white woman's in town.15. “But they talked, and from the side of the building where I waitedfor the ground to open up and swallow me, ...” (“A Lesson In Living”) This shows that[A] Marguerite was so eager that she could not wait any longer.[B] the mischievous Marguerite wanted to find a place to play withother children.[C] Marguer ite was so ashamed of Momma’s behaviour towards Mrs.Flowers that she really wanted to find a place to hide herself.[D] Marguerite came to realize how intimate Momma and Mrs. Flowerswere.16. In Mrs. Flowers' view, (“A Lesson In Living”)[A] a person who failed to use his books properly should be punished.[B] people who had not been to school were more educated andintelligent than college professors.[C] one should be ashamed of ignorance, but should not show contemptto those who are illiterate.[D] poems are better to be read aloud than novels.17. Marguerite "wanted to gobble up the room entire and take it toBailey." This means that (“A Lesson In Living”)[A] she wanted to eat some of the cakes Mrs. Flowers gave her andtake the rest home for Bailey.[B] she wanted to look at the room carefully and later take Baileyhere to have a look.[C] she wanted to remember everything in the room so that she coulddescribe to Bailey in detail how the room was furnished anddecorated with good taste.[D] she wanted to express her feeling that the room was beautifuland say so to Bailey.18. According to the author of “I’d Rather Be Black Than Female”,which of the following is true? (“I’d Rather Be Black Than Female”)[A] Women in the U.S. are content with their life and they don’thave to participate in politics.[B] It is harder to eliminate the prejudice against women becausewomen in the U.S. are more brainwashed and content with their roles as second-class citizens than blacks ever were.[C] Racial discrimination is more serious than sexualdiscrimination in the U.S. because it’s the author’s personal experience.[D] With man in control, the U.S. doesn’t need women’sparticipation in politics.19. Which of the following is NOT the author’s chief complaint abou tTV ? (“The Trouble With Television”)[A] It makes people think casually that complexity must be avoidedand visual stimulation is a substitute for thought.[B] It sells neat resolutions to human problems that usually haveno neat resolutions.[C] Its appeal to short attention span is in fact inefficientcommunication.[D] Its serial, kaleidoscopic programs make it more likely that youfocus your attention yourself.20. Which of the following is NOT true according to the author of“The trouble with Television”? (“The Trouble With Television”)[A] The number of hours Americans spend on TV is an indication ofthe tremendous influence television has on the daily life of theAmerican people.[B] The American public is not well aware of the adverse effectsof television.[C] All American people should stop watching television.[D] News on TV is read very fast and made too brief and incoherentto be comprehensible.III. Blank FillingFill in each blank with an expression selected from the list below in its proper1.Like all Indian villages Okhla ________ at that time in the morning. Most of the people were working in the field, and the women had gathered at the well which was their meeting place and center of gossip.2. As the big problems of the thirties were brought under some kindof rough control, new problems ________.3. When Presley appeared on a TV show, a kind of “debate” took place.Most of the older viewers ______ his performance, while most of the younger viewers applauded.4. Gorillas have good eyesight but ________ both hearing and smelling.5. The European inhabitants of East Africa take their holidays in thiscool green place, for it _______ any of the lusher golfing resorts in southern England.6. I cannot help feeling a fear ________ so many people.7. Had I really been about ________ my sub-conscious desire to movetowards him I would have paused at this moment.8. Against Mrs Flowers protest, Momma pulled up my dress. The dresswas over my head and my arms __________ the sleeves.9. She had an icebox. It __________ that she would have ice on anordinary day, when most families in our town bought ice late on Saturdays only a few times during the summer.10. “A woman will __________ the game to have a couple of kids justabout the time we’re ready to run her for mayor.” This may be said by a politician with sexual prejudice.IV. Cloze 15%There are ten blanks in the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper word taken from the list. Note that two of the given words are__(1)__ before his graduation, Jim Binns, president of the senior class at Standford University, wrote me about some of his __(2)__. “More than any other generation,” he said, “our generation __(3)__ the adult world with great skep ticism … there is also an __(4)__ tendency to reject completely that world.”Apparently he speaks __(5)__ a lot of his contemporaries. During the last few years, I have listened to scores __(6)__ young people, in college and out, who were just as nervous __(7)__ the grown-up world. Roughly, their attitude might be summed up about like this: “The world is __(8)__ pretty much of a mess, full of injustice, poverty, and war. The people __(9)__ are, presumably, the adults who have been running things. If they c an’t do better than that, what have they got to __(10)__ our generation? That kind of lesson we can do without.”V. Translation 20%A 9% Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. I had read A Tale of Two Cities and found it up to my standard asa romantic novel. She opened the first page and I heard poetry for the first time in my life.2. Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with the shades of deeper meaning.3. Almost anything interesting and rewarding in life requires some constructive, consistently applied effort. The fullest, the least gifted of us can achieve things that seem miraculous to those who never concentrate on anything..B 11% Translate the following sentences into English by using the words given.1. 这个解决方法的问题在于它已不可能大规模地加以实践。

B.become blockages in the arteries
C.make the blood more sticky
D. do harm to the heart
4. According to the studies, which of the following is NOT a likely cause of heart attack?
Other studies have also linked heart trouble to stress, similar to the kind that people face while driving in heavy traffic. But the researchers of the latest study say they do not know whether the increased heart attack risk was the result of stress or pollution. They suggest it may be a combination of stress, noise and pollution. Experts say the research shows the need fro cleaner vehicles and better city planning.
2. From among the 700 people who suffered heart attacks we learn that ______.
A. those who have been in any as those who have not
D. Most of the subjects (实验对象) felt uncomfortable during the four days before the attack

福建师范网络教育大学英语A期末试卷2019年7月(1)D. I’d like to, but I have to drive my mother home tonight.6. — Excuse me, Sir. Could you hold the suitcase for me?—____________A. It’s a pleasur e.B. My pleasure.C. I could.D. With pleasure.7. —It’s really nice of you to give me a hand in time!—____________A. Thank you.B. No, no.C. With pleasure.D. It’s my pleasure.8. — How soon do you want to leave for the picnic?—____________A. Sooner or later.B. Be Quick.C. As I like.D. In an hour.9. —Why don’t you stop and ask a policeman for direction?—____________A. Good idea!B. Don’t bother.C. Of course not.D. Sorry, I can’t.10. — Mo m, I’m very sorry for having broken the plate.— Oh, boy, ____________A. it doesn’t matter.B. no problem.C. that’s right.D. thank you.三、语法与词汇：30%(答案必须填在答卷表格里,否则不得分)1. It__________ whether he will go on with his study at the university.A. hasn’t been decidedB. isn’t decidedC. hasn’t decidedD. doesn’t decide2. He said that he________ to the United States.A. had never beenB. had never goneC. was neverD. has never been3. This time last year I______B_____ my holiday in the countryside.A. haveB. was havingC. am havingD. have had4. “Where is Mary?”“She____C______ to school.”A. will goB. has beenC. has goneD. went 5. David _____D_______ himself while he __________the machine.A. hurted… was fixingB. hurts… is fixingC. hurt …fixedD. hurt … was fixing6. If you ___C_____ quiet, I’ll tell you what happened.A. beB. are to beC. areD. will be7. Middle school boys _____C________ not to smoke.A. always tellB. are told alwaysC. are always toldD. is always told8. The event _____B____ at the time last year.A. happensB. happenedC. is happenedD. was happened9. Much ______C______ in the past few years.A. has doneB. didC. has been doneD. was done10. Because of the rainy day, the match ___D_______.A. has been putting offB. has put offC. put offD. has been put off11. We all believe that computer _____D______ smaller and smallerin the coming years.A. can be becomeB. will be gotC. will be changedD. can turn12. He __________D_________ not to leave waste paper in publicplaces any more.A. warnsB. warnedC. is warnedD. was warned13. He ______B________ thin. What’s happened to him?A. was gettingB. is gettingC. will gettingD. had been got14. I ____C______ my homework now.A. finishB. finishedC. have finishedD. had finished15. If you study hard, you _____D________ the examination.A. has passedB. are passingC. have passedD. will pass四．英译汉：30%Packing is almost always the last task on the travel planning list.But you shouldn’t wait until the night before you leave to startpacking.You should start packing at least a week in advance. Why?Because you don’t want to stay up all night packing and wearyourself out before you even leave for the trip.And what’s more, you can avoid forgetting something important.（翻译答案必须填写在第1页答卷上，不要在此处答题，否则不得分）。