新标准大学英语4第一单元自测题.pdf

Unit 11、If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers banging on about opportunities in the big wide world beyond our sheltered life as students, and what do I find?依我看，现实生活并没有人们想象的那么美好。

我们上了12年的中、小学，又上了3年大学，这期间老师们一直在没完没了地谈论在备受呵护的学生生活之外的那个广阔天地里的各种机会，可我遇到的又是什么呢？Try as I might to stay cheerful, all I ever get is hassle, sometimes with people (especially boys, god, when will they grow up?), but mostly with money. It’s just so ex pensive out here! Everyone wants a slice off you. The Inland Revenue wants to deduct income tax, the bank manager wants repayments on my student loan,the landlord wants the rent, gas, water, electricity and my mobile bills keep coming in, and all that’s before I’ve had anything to eat. And then some bright spark calls me out of the blue, asking if I’m interested in buying a pension. And this rate, I won’t even last till the end of the year, let alone till I’m 60.无论我怎么想保持心情愉快，可麻烦事总是接踵而来：有时是跟人发生矛盾(尤其是跟男孩子，天哪！他们什么时候才能长大？)，但通常是为钱发愁。

Unit1Reading and interpreting8 Answer the questions.1 “Will he ever get a job?” Who is asking this question? What mood does it express?The parents are asking this because the paragraph is addressed to parents (earlier it says “your graduate son”). The mood seems to express patience or resignation because the word “ever” suggests that getting a job will take a long time.2 Who describes Generation Y as “rebels without a cause”? Is ita fair description?This is the writer’s description to indicate that t his generation is rebelling against parents or society,but they have nothing particular to rebel against. This doesn’t seem very fair because the students are trying to find work –it is just that they don’t like their parents nagging them. So they are a bit rebellious against their parents, but no more than that.3 Jack “walked into the university careers service and straight back out again”. What does this suggest about Jack’s character? It suggests that Jack is not very determined. As soon as he saw the queue he left without waiting and without trying to ask about jobs or careers.4 Jack spent the summer “hiding”. Hiding from what? Why are quotation marks used?Probably this means he was hiding from the world of work, staying at home and not looking for a job.The quotation marks tell us that he wasn’t literally hiding, he just spent a lot of time at home.5 How is Mrs Goodwin’s point of view affected by her own personal experience?In one way her experience hasn’t affected her attitude: She left school and went immediately to a job (without going to university) and has been working full-time since then and yet she is sympathetic and takes a soft line.6 How is Lindenfield’s point of view affected by her own personal experience?Her personal experience was that she worked in a bar before finding her first proper job as an aerial photographic assistant. So she says such work is a great networking opportunity. If new graduates are good at such work and bright, cheerful and polite, they will soon be promoted. Her personal experience thus reflects – or perhaps has created – her point of view.7 What would the first two paragraphs have focused on if they had been presented from the point of view of the students ratherthan the parents?The first two paragraphs would have focused on the need for the new graduates to rest for a bit after their hard studies. It is OK for students to relax with the TV or to socialize with friends for a while, then they can start a serious search for employment after that.9 Answer the questions.1 What is the focus of each section of the story?• The first part is the background before the story really begins. It focuses on the writer’s financialproblems after graduation and on her need to work since her family cannot support her.• The second part focuses on nice people who help the writer, mainly on Mike who gives her a job in a pub.• In the third part, the focus is on the writer’s sad feelings on her birthday and how she tells Tony her troubles. He talks to some friends and gets her a £20,000 loan to set up a business.• In the fourth part, the writer is looking back some years later. She has her masters degree and has a job in an investment bank and has used the loan to set up her own company. The focus is on the twist in the story, where the situation is reversed: Tony is disabled after an accident and needs the repayment of the loan toadapt his house for his disability.• The last two main sentences are also introduced by “If you ask me,” This is a coda (a finishing phrase or two) about investing in people.2 How does the time context change from one section to the next?The first section gives the background before the writer finds a job, in the past before the time of the story. The second section is in the past, showing how she ot a job. The third section, still in the past, shows the particular event of how she got a lucky break through Tony’s help. In the fourth section, the time is in the present, with the writer looking back after some years. She tells us what happened and her success after she had received Tony’s loan.3 How much time do you think has elapsed between the third and the final section?At least two years have passed because she worked in the pub for one year, then studied for her master’s for another year, and then repaid the loan. If you allow time for her investment to make enough money to repay the loan with interest and for the writer to have enough money left to set up a firm, then it could be several further years, say between five and ten yearsaltogether, but as she says “it is still a thriving business”, it is probably ten or fifteen years later or even more.4 How is the relationship between the writer and Tony reversed at the end of the story?When they first meet Tony is working successfully in banking, while the writer is in financial difficulty and in need of money. At the end of the story this situation is reversed: He is disabled and in need of money, while she has become financially successful. The successful one helps the other in both parts of the story.5 What is the message presented at the end of the story?The message is that Tony and the writer both say that investing in people gives the best return on an investment that you could hope for. This is their experience, but the writer asks for the readers’ opinion about this. The final question leaves an open answer and we may disagree if this is not our experience。

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Unit test 1Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.•fraught•clutched•revert•recounted•comprehensive•upcoming•transition•apathy•deduct•gamble•demanding•highlight•redirect•investors•exceeds•repay•concise•embellish•overdo•thriving1.My little brother tends to em bel l i shthe truth, so you can't believe everything he saysat face value.Your answer Correct answerembellish embellish2.Mr. Philips is running for a position in the local government in the upcom i ngelections.Your answer Correct answer upcoming upcoming3.What can we do to hi ghl i ghtall the accomplishments our company has had?Your answer Correct answer highlight highlight4.In my opinion, the asking price for that painting far exceedsits real value.Your answer Correct answer exceeds exceeds5.Sharon was f r aughtwith indecision over where to go to college.Your answer Correct answer fraught fraught6.Her book is a brief, conci sehistory of World War I.Your answer Correct answer concise concise7.Too many people accuse students of ignorance about or apat hytoward internationalissues.Your answer Correct answerapathy apathy8.The politician wrote a tell-all book in which she r ecount edher experience during thecampaign.Your answer Correct answerrecounted recounted9.Risking my entire life savings on a single horse race is not a(n) gam bl eI'm willing totake.Your answer Correct answergamble gamble10.My mother was a very dem andi ngwoman, but she only wanted the best for my sisterand me.Your answer Correct answerdemanding demanding11.If you lend me money today, I can r epayyou after I get paid on Friday.Your answer Correct answer repay repay12.Every time the plane hit turbulence, he cl ut chedthe armrests tightly.Your answer Correct answer clutched clutched13.The purpose of the canal was to r edi r ectthe river and provide water to morefarmland.Your answer Correct answerredirect redirect14.Thankfully, Maria was a tremendous help as I made the t r ansi t i oninto my newposition.Your answer Correct answertransition transition15.Twenty years ago, this was a wealthy, t hr i vi ngcommunity.Your answer Correct answer thriving thriving16.Please remember that we need to deducttaxes from your paycheck.Your answer Correct answer deduct deduct17.The virus disabled the software, so we needed to r ever tto an earlier version.Your answer Correct answer revert revert18.I know you're excited about the possibilities, but please try not to over doit.Your answer Correct answer overdo overdo19.Many i nvest or slost a lot of money when the stock market fell last month.Your answer Correct answerinvestors investors20.My employer offers a(n) com pr ehensi vebenefits package that is difficult to give up.Your answer Correct answercomprehensive comprehensive Section B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21.All right, it's time to pack upour things and move to the new office upstairs.Your answer Correct answer up up22.The counselor suggested that Felipe talk t hr oughhis problems with his brother.Your answer Correct answer through through23.Thomas has always been, i fnothing else, a diligent and responsible student.Your answer Correct answer if if24.I find it inconceivable that anyone could turn dow na free trip to the Caribbean.Your answer Correct answer down down25.Jordan bought three cases of bottled water f orfear that the storm would causeserious damage.Your answer Correct answerfor for26. B yall means, please make yourself at home.Your answer Correct answerBy By27.Stephen looked onin horror as the fire consumed his apartment building. Your answer Correct answeron on28.After such a long day of work, I want to go home and treat myself t oa big piece ofchocolate cake.Your answer Correct answerto to29.We're all i nthe same boat; so let's try to be nice to one another.Your answer Correct answerin in30.His question came outof the blue and caught me by surprise.Your answer Correct answerout outPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Patrick is in a bit of a financial (31)sl um pright now. He could use all thehelp he can get. Ever since he graduated from college, he's been fairly(32)ai m l ess, moving around a lot and working lots of small odd jobs. He can'tseem to decide what he wants to do. He had been working for a law firm, but he recently got laid off.Now he's having difficulty paying his rent, and his (33)l andl or dis threatening toevict him. Unless things turn around, Patrick might soon be a new (34)cl i entathis old law firm! What a(n) (35)hassl e!I usually make it a rule to not lend money to friends, but Patrick's in a bad situation. I'm going tomake an exception and give him a small (36)l oan. I do expect him to pay meback. He's always been known for his (37)honest y, so I'm not really worried aboutit.It's difficult not to (38)sym pat hi zewith Patrick. It could happen to anybody. I'm ina much better situation, (39)f i nanci al l y, so I feel a sense of responsibility to help himout. (40)For t unat el y, Patrick has a job interview next week so things might turn aroundfor him before we know it!Your answer Correct answer(31) slump slump(32) aimless aimless(33) landlord landlord(34) client client(35) hassle hassle(36) loan loan(37) honesty honesty(38) sympathize sympathize(39) financially financially(40) Fortunately FortunatelyPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.You've written your resume. You've fine tuned your cover letter. You've completed the application. You've lined up your references. Finally, you've been invited to an interview for a job! Interviewing for jobs can be a daunting (yet exhilarating) prospect. Like anything, you will get better with practice. However, the more practice you have in job interviews usually means you're also racking up the rejections, and no one likes to experience too much rejection.Now that you've landed an interview, what's the best way to impress the hiring official, be invited back for a second interview, and get offered the job? You need to be prepared, and, surprisingly, it's incredibly important to know what not to say during an interview. One slip could mean the difference between a job offer and a rejection. With that in mind, here are the things you should never say during a job interview.How much does the job pay?As a general rule, wages and salaries are not usually discussed during a first interview. Asking about this makes you seem like you only care about money. Even if you are invited to a second or third interview, let the employer bring up the topic of money. Be prepared to tell them how much you're expecting. Give a range of what you'd accept rather than a specific amount. Estimating too high or too low might automatically knock you out of the running. It's important to do your research, though. How much do other employers pay? What's the going rate for the position?What does your company do?If you don't know what the company makes or does, why are you interviewing for them? Do your research. With the unbelievable amount of information available on the Internet and at the local library, there's absolutely no excuse for ignorance. You should walk into the interview knowing a lot about the company.I didn't get along with my old boss because . . .Criticizing a previous employer implies that you may do the same to them when you leave. Instead, explain how you overcame a difference of opinion and how you managed difficult situations. Don't dwell on negative issues, and make your answer short.I don't have any questions for you.Of course you do. Saying you don't have any questions indicates you aren't very interested in the job or don't know much about the company. Do your research and walk into the interview with questions. Try to think of questions that the interviewer won't answer as part of the introduction. For example, ask about expansion plans or future development within the company.I've been going through a rough patch at home . . .Interviewers will probably ask you to share something about yourself. Remember to keep your response pertinent to the job and position. Talk about your education, previous employment, goals, and ambitions. If you mention hobbies or personal interests, keep it short. Do not discuss personal problems.In five years, I want to live on a tropical island.When asked about your future, employers want to know how your goals will benefit their company. Saying anything else will tell them that you aren't ambitious or interested in the job at hand. What do you want to achieve in this job or in this industry?41. Of the following, which is the least likely place you would find this article?A. Business magazine.B. College newspaper.C. Management textbook.D. Online blog.42. Which of the following would make the best title for this article?A. What Not to Say in a Job InterviewB. Landing the Perfect JobC. Acing Your Next Job InterviewD. How to Get a Job Interview43. According to this article, what is an acceptable topic of discussion in a job interview?A. Details of your "dream job".B. Hobbies and personal interests.C. Details of a recent divorce.D. Disagreements you had with a previous employer.44. Based on this information, potential employers are interested in which of the following qualities?A. Apathy.B. Sympathy.C. Honesty.D. Ambition.45. With which of the following statements would the writer of this article agree?A. There are only six things you shouldn't say during an interview.B. In a job interview, you should answer all questions as quickly as possible.C. You should share as little about yourself in an interview as possible.D. Every answer you give during an interview should be well thought out.Done with this task. Your score: 100%Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Section A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.1.f or ego the formalities and get right down to business?Can weYour answer Correct answerforego forego2.di al ect that I could barely understand The actress spoke in such a heavy northernher.Your answer Correct answerdialect dialect3.aw ai t the results.There's nothing left to do now butYour answer Correct answerawait await4. dr ow nin a sea of work when I return.Your answer Correct answerdrown drown5.i nf l uent i al peopleAfter three huge successes, George became one of the mostin Hollywood.Your answer Correct answerinfluential influential6.m yst er i ous disappearances in this town for my There have been far too manytaste.Your answer Correct answermysterious mysterious7.i dl e when there's so muchIt drives me crazy that Steve can sit around and bework to do!Your answer Correct answeridle idle8.f ost er a trustworthy character.His shifty eyes and smarmy personality do little toYour answer Correct answerfoster foster9.nor m al l y brings her lunch to work, but today she decided to eat out.SheYour answer Correct answernormally normally10.cl assi f i cat i on of alcohol as an illegal drug will only make the problem worse.TheYour answer Correct answerclassification classification11.excl ude your little brother! Take him with you.""Don'tYour answer Correct answerexclude exclude12.st at ur e to go out in public unrecognized.It's difficult for someone of hisYour answer Correct answerstature stature13.obst acl e left before I earn my My interview with a panel of professors is the onlydegree.Your answer Correct answerobstacle obstacle14.nedl ect, the old house on the corner was finally torn down.After years ofYour answer Correct answerneglect neglect15.advant ageous to have If you want to write a book about traveling in Europe, it'sactually been there before.Your answer Correct answeradvantageous advantageous16. I'm going to invest my money in Microsoft, and I strongly suggest you dol i kewi se.Your answer Correct answerlikewise likewise17.ci t e your sources when you make an argument.It is critical toYour answer Correct answercite cite18.or i gi nal t y that is rarely seen in literature.This month's bestselling novel has a(n)Your answer Correct answeroriginality originality19.i nt er act with people if you don't speak the same language.It's difficult toYour answer Correct answerinteract interact20.am m uni t i on against their It's common for politicians to use almost anything asopponents.Your answer Correct answerammunition ammunitionSection B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21.w i t h my book The toughest thing about moving away was when I had to partcollection.Your answer Correct answerwith with22.as it were, doesn't really exist here since we go straight from The spring season,winter into summer.Your answer Correct answeras as23.f or some peace and quiet.Please leave me alone; I'm simply lookingYour answer Correct answerfor for24.t o go back to China.After looking at his old pictures, James longedYour answer Correct answerto to25.w i t h my emotions!Just tell me the truth and don't toyYour answer Correct answerwith with26.out her biological parents after she found out she was Mona decided to seekadopted.Your answer Correct answerout out27. Forthe most part, I think the kids enjoyed our vacation this year.Your answer Correct answerFor For28.on the side.She picks up some extra money by being a tour guideYour answer Correct answeron on29. I think the reason we're such good friends is because we have so muchi n common.Your answer Correct answerin in30.upon this class as an opportunity, you might not be so If you learn to lookmiserable.Your answer Correct answerupon uponPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.r ecom m endat i on? I I'm looking for a good book to read. Can you give me a(n) (31)generally like to read fiction, but I will read nonfiction if the story is good. I'm a(n)advent ur er at heart, so I really like to read stories about exciting journeys and (32)st er eot ypi cal characters that quests. I usually don't like boring stories that feature (33)are portrayed with no originality. I don't mind action, but I can do without anygr at ui t ous and unnecessary violence.(34)Do you have any ideas? In my opinion, the best literature features characters that faceconf r ont their inner demons, and eventually arrive at unbelievable odds, (35)enl i ght enm ent about the true nature of things. Along the some sort of personal (36)way, the character will inevitably face a decision that might involve a(n)sacr i f i ce which could result in his or her (38)undoi ng, but he (37)or she will persevere and come out on top.desper at el yI'm (39)t ackl eme know what you would recommend. At this point, I'm ready to (40)almost any book, no matter how long!Your answer Correct answer(31) recommendation recommendation(32) adventurer adventurer(33) stereotypical stereotypical(34) gratuitous gratuitous(35) confront confront(36) enlightenment enlightenment(37) sacrifice sacrifice(38) undoing undoing(39) desperately desperately(40) tackle tacklePart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.It is difficult, by sheer popularity and fame of the story, to read or listen to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol without conjuring up images from one of the many preexisting dramatic productions of the tale. Unfortunately, we often focus on the popular dramatizations of the story to the exclusion of the message that lies at its heart. The story is now a staple of the Western Christmas tradition, but many people don't fully understand why. A Christmas Carol is a very simple and straightforward presentation of the dangers associated with power and greed. However, the story has a more fundamental (if somewhat clichéd by today's standards) message: seize the day and take advantage of all that life has to offer. The reader is left with the notion that, within all of us, there exist qualities that can be improved to unknowable benefit, and it is our responsibility to make necessaryimprovements in order to realize those benefits.We see, in Ebenezer Scrooge, an individual almost entirely consumed by greed with little or no worries for the rest of humanity. He is, obviously, an extreme case with whom it is difficult to identify. His days are spent in concentration over his money and how best to underuse it, and his life has been wasted on this cause. He squanders his days while those around him, such as his nephew and Bob Cratchit, attempt to live their lives and make them worthwhile.When Marley visits Scrooge in his bedroom, he explains what will soon happen and why and says, "It is required of every man, that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellowmen, and travel far and wide." Marley never did this and is condemned to walk forever in chains after death. Scrooge, also, has never done this, and his visits with the three ghosts are meant to awaken that inside of him which has been dead all his life. Scrooge's journeys with the three ghosts are also meant to make the reader reexamine his or her own life.Scrooge, as well as the reader, also learns that in a self-absorbed existence based on the exclusion of others, we succumb to ignorance. Ignorance of others and the world around us breeds contempt for that which we do not understand and creates an inescapable trap into which we inevitably fall. Scrooge did not understand this and ultimately fell victim to his own vices. We, as both readers and human beings, are to draw from Scrooge's experiences his final lessons from the ghosts and not become victim to the same traps which befell him.41This passage is an example of what type of writing?.A. Autobiography.B. Literary analysis.C. Persuasive writing.D. Fiction.42Which paragraph includes a discussion of the lessons that readers of the story should learn? .A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.43Based on this passage, who is the main character of A Christmas Carol?.A. Charles Dickens.B. Ebenezer Scrooge.C. Bob Cratchit.D. Marley.44The first paragraph of this passage implies that Dickens' story has been very _____..A. repetitiveB. prodigiousC. influentialD. stereotypical45What is the main point of this passage?.A. Readers should learn the same lessons as characters do in the story.B. Readers have no connection to characters in the story.C. Readers should act in opposition to characters in the story.D. Readers can create their own characters in the story.Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.1. Throughout history, many people have attempted to find the _____ secret to success, butrelatively few have actually done it.a. elusiveb. evasivec. illusoryd. eloquent2. It was hard for Cynthia to remain uninvolved with the controversy since she is such a _____ partof the company.a. visibilityb. risiblec. visibled. visibly3. "Officer Clarke, in the best interest of the case, please consider absolutely everything to be atyour _____."a. disposeb. disposalc. disposingd. disposed4. The mountain climbers demonstrated a(n) _____ feat of selflessness when they turned around tohelp an injured stranger.a. advantageousb. gorgeousc. outrageousd. courageous5. Many movie stars are notorious for wearing excessive amounts of expensive _____.a. jewelleryb. jewelsc. jewelersd. jewelling6. Her novel successfully _____ an entire generation of young women to believe they could bewhatever they wanted.a. emboldenedb. embitteredc. empoweredd. embroidered7. I'm not really a _____ of pop culture trends, so can you explain that reference to me?a. flowerb. followerc. fellowd. fallowing8. We just moved into town so we're still a little _____.a. unsettlingb. settlersc. settledd. unsettled9. The movie is fantastic, but you'll need to _____ your disbelief toward the end.a. upendb. suspendc. depend10. Don't _____ Jack's determination to do whatever it takes to win.a. underestimateb. overestimatec. estimated. misestimate11. As judge, I _____ over this courtroom and have the final say on all matters.a. presideb. residec. presumed. resume12. Please stay back! This is a _____ area!a. constrictedb. districtedc. restrictedd. unrestricted13. The moon shone down and cast a _____ glow over the entire field.a. luminosityb. luminousc. luminal14. The state dinner is a _____ affair, so please dress appropriately.a. distinctiveb. respectablec. dramaticd. formal15. Stock prices rose _____ after the company publically announced its new product.a. dramaticallyb. magicallyc. looselyd. exclusively16. The colonists began to form a _____ in response to the unfair taxes.a. rebelb. rebellionc. rebelliousd. rebelling17. After striking the iceberg, the ship quickly sank into the _____ depths.a. skinnyb. preppyc. murkyd. baggy18. I'm not a good typist, so I find it easier to _____ all of my emails.a. dictateb. elucidatec. explicated. exacerbate19. To accommodate increased traffic, city planners are going to expand the _____of the highway.a. lengthb. heightc. depthd. width20. Let's be proactive and do something instead of just watching the situation _____.a. ameliorateb. collaboratec. deteriorated. elaborateSection B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable preposition or adverb.21.Things didn't quite turn outthe way I expected, but I'm still happy with the result.Your answer Correct answerout out22.You can't fool me; I'm wise t othe way things work around here.Your answer Correct answer to to23.My question sparked of fmuch discussion in the group about right versus wrong.Your answer Correct answer off off24.They didn't know it, but they were playing right i nt oour hands the whole time.Your answer Correct answer into into25.Leslie broke dow nher argument into three main points.Your answer Correct answer down down26.It was pure luck that we chanced uponthe fossilized remains of the dinosaur.Your answer Correct answer upon upon27.Our town was named af t erthe explorer who first discovered the nearby waterfall.Your answer Correct answer after after28.After the ship sank, wreckage washed upon shore for weeks.Your answer Correct answer up up29.Some of the oldest headstones in the graveyard were completely worn aw ayso wecouldn't tell whom they belonged to.Your answer Correct answeraway away30.The novel revolves ar ounda protagonist who is searching for a lost city of gold.Your answer Correct answer around aroundPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.Everyone's always told me that I should be a model. I have to admit, it does sound like it wouldbe a(n) (31)unst abl elifestyle with lots of traveling, parties, and beautiful people. I thinkit could also be a great opportunity to assert my (32)i ndi vi dual i t yand creativity. However,at my age, I'm not sure I have the experience or (33)cr edent i al sto start a modelingcareer.It takes more than a(n) (34)st unni ngface to be a model. You must have a(n)(35)gl am or ouspersonality and always be ready to take risks and explore the unknown.You also need to have near infinite patience.Many people are under the impression that the fashion and modeling industry attracts only very(36)super f i ci alpeople who only care about themselves. From what I understand,nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, there are some models who only care about their ownappearance, wealth, and (37)l avi shsurroundings, but the industry isn't(38)excl usi vel ycomposed of this type of person. It's a(n) (39)i nescapabl efactthat the fashion and modeling world has a strong (40)l ur efor all kinds of people—and I'm one of them.Your answer Correct answer(31) unstable glamorous(32) individuality individuality(33) credentials credentials(34) stunning stunning(35) glamorous daring(36) superficial superficial(37) lavish lavish(38) exclusively exclusively(39) inescapable inescapable(40) lure lurePart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.The debate over school uniforms is one of the most controversial issues affecting public school students. Though uniforms have long been a staple of private schools, they are still a rarity in public schools. This is not merely a debate over the aesthetics of fashion. Rather, this debate lies at the very heart of the politics of fashion.What students choose to wear (and what their parents allow them to wear) to school consistently rouses strong feelings and animated discussion. Much has already been said in defense of and against school uniforms, and I won't belabor the individual points further. There are many valid points on both sides of the argument. Instead, I intend to explain why I personally stand in opposition to school uniforms and highlight the reasons why uniforms would serve very little purpose in our specific school district.For the most part, students in our district are well behaved and don't approach any semblance of extreme behavior or expression. Administrators seem to be more worried about a potential escalation of student expression that so far has shown no indication of materializing. Principals and other district administrators are chasing shadows—they're looking to solve a problem that doesn't exist. Our district has no history of student activism, and there are only a few examples of flagrant violations of the existing dress code. In short, there is absolutely no precedent to believe that students will choose to begin acting out against authority through fashion statements.School uniforms seem to be an inappropriate response to a nonexistent problem. It is an unnecessary exertion of power by administrators who don't know how to properly exercise authority. Let's take a moment to consider a hypothetical school district that is overwhelmed by student discipline problems. Would the institution of school uniforms be an appropriate response in that case? I would argue in the negative. Uniforms, by themselves, would in no way prevent students from expressing themselves or their views. Improper and unpopular behavior will not be stifled by a school uniform. It may actually make the situation worse, as resentment over the mandatory clothing would likely be great.School uniforms obviously interfere with students' right to self-expression—a right that should be protected in the public school system. In addition, mandating that all students wear identical (and。

Book 2 Unit 1Part 1 Short conversationsDirections: In this section you will hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.1.A. The man has never seen the woman before.B. The two speakers work for the same club.C. The two speakers study in the same university.D. The woman is interested in drama.2.A. She was absent all week due to sickness.B. She was seriously injured in a car accident.C. She called to say that her father had been hospitalized.D. She had to be away from school to look after her father.3.A. Plan his budget carefully.B. Tell her more information.C. Ask someone else for advice.D. Buy a present for his girlfriend.4.A. She hates Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.B. Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.C. She disagrees with Dr. Andrews in many aspects.D. Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting for hours.5.A. The woman can't bear any noise.B. The man is looking for an apartment.C. The man has missed his appointment.D. The woman is going to have a train trip.6.A. The man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.B. The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.C. The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.D. The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.7.A. They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.B. They knew none of the other guests at the party.C. They didn't think much of the food and drinks.D. They went a long way to attend the party.8.A. She isn't sure when Professor Bloom will be back.B. The man shouldn't be late for his class.C. The man can come back sometime later.D. She can pass on the message for the man.9.A. The tickets are more expensive than expected.B. The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C. It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D. It's better to buy the tickets beforehand.10.A. At a clinic.B. In a supermarket.C. At a school canteen.D. In an ice cream shop.Part 2 Long conversationsDirections:In this section you will hear a long conversation or conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same conversation.11.A. She wants him to recommend books.B. She wants to apply to graduate schools.C. She wants to take an advanced course.D. She wants him to give her a good grade.12.A. She is a junior.B. She is a senior.C. She is a graduate student.D. She is a teaching assistant.13.A. He does not intend to offer the course.B. He does not think the course will interest her.C. He never accepts undergraduates in his course.D. He thinks the course will be too difficult for her.14.A. She is unusually well prepared.B. She wants to take an easy course.C. She needs additional credits in the subject.D. She wants to read a book in this field.15.A. T o pick some books for her.B. To tutor her himself.C. T o let her enroll in an easier course.D. T o ask another professor for his opinion.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the same conversation.16.A. Because he was accepted by the university he had chosen.B. Because he wasn't accepted by the university.C. Because he wanted some advice from the woman.D. Because he wanted to find out how to apply for a student loan.17.A. Its Biology Department doesn't have a fine reputation.B. Its Biology Department doesn't have internships for seniors.C. Students often have to attend small discussion sessions.D. The lectures there often have too many students.18.A. It is a small town.B. It is easier to get individual attention from the teachers.C. The setting is better.D. Students there can be taught by graduate students.19.A. He is going to go to the State University.B. He is going to find out how to apply for a student loan.C. He is going to overcome trouble in making friends.D. He is not quite sure of what to do.Questions 20 to 23 are based on the same conversation.20.A. In the class room.B. At registration.C. On campus.D. In the Psychology Department Office.21.A. Students don't have to meet their professors.B. Students don't have to take exams.C. Students can have lectures in different locations.D. All of the above.22.A. It's convenient for the students who have jobs.B. It cuts down on traffic.C. It's nontraditional.D. It doesn't involve class discussions.23.A. It requires too much traveling.B. It's not easy to sign up.C. It doesn't offer students chances to review.D. It limits interactions among students.Questions 24 to 27 are based on the same conversation.24.A. T o ask about finding a job.B. To find out what he's doing during the summer.C. T o ask him for some advice.D. T o invite him to go shopping with her later.25.A. It will give her a chance to make a lot of money immediately.B. She could stay at a hotel at a discount.C. She might get a good job later.D. She might be able to get course credits for her work.26.A. She'll have to work long hours.B. She'll have to work at the hotel during the school year.C. Her rent will be expensive.D. It doesn't pay very well.27.A. Make extra money later.B. Work in the dress shop.C. Visit the hotel.D. Continue her job search for a while.Part 3 Understanding PassagesDirections:In this section you will hear a passage or passages. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 28 to 31 are based on the same passage.28.A. Nobody had ever attempted to found new universities.B. There were only two universities in England.C. The universities were opened only to royal families.D. They were less influenced by the established church.29.A. They chose subjects not taught at the older universities.B. They were set up in many different cities.C. They had nothing to do with the older universities.D. They were opened to non-Christians.30.A. In the 19th century.B. Before 1960.C. During the 1960s.D. In the 40 years after 1965.31.A. Because more aristocratic money was collected.B. Because the demand for higher education was greater.C. Because secondary education was worse.D. Because the government was ambitious.Questions 32 to 34 are based on the same passage.32.A. How to choose a major at a university.B. General information about undergraduate programs in the US.C. How to choose proper courses at a university.D. How to get help from an academic adviser.33.A. Most undergraduate students have chosen their major when entering a university.B. Students are not allowed to change their major at university.C. Wisely chosen courses can help students graduate soon.D. The deadline for choosing a major is the end of the first year at a university.34.A. T o help students select their classes.B. To plan proper program for students.C. T o direct students to make more progress.D. All of the above.Questions 35 to 38 are based on the same passage.35.A. Peterhouse College.B. Robinson College.C. King's College.D. Queen's College.36.A. In 1817.B. In 1871.C. In 1873.D. In 1954.37.A. Cambridge University has 20 colleges now.B. Cambridge University opened three women's colleges in the 1970s.C. All the colleges in Cambridge are now mixed.D. There are still more men students than women students in Cambridge University now.38.A. Peterhouse College is the most recent one.B. Peterhouse College was opened in 1977.C. Robinson College was the oldest one.D. Robinson College was not opened until 1977.Questions 39 to 42 are based on the same passage.39.A. It's the biggest in the country.B. It's the oldest in the country.C. It's the most beautiful in the country.D. It's the smallest in the country.40.A. Outside the classroom building.B. Outside the computer center.C. Outside the library.D. Outside the office building.41.A. In 1988.B. In 1998.C. In 2001.D. In 2003.42.A. 8 hours.B. 10 hours.C. 12 hours.D. 14 hours.Questions 43 to 46 are based on the same passage.43.A. Law.B. Literature.C. English Literature.D. English Language and Literature.44.A. Getting high marks in tests like GRE, TOEFL and LSAT.B. Being decisive and confident.C. Admission by an American law school.D. Having enough money to pay for the tuition or getting a scholarship.45.A. It is difficult to get high marks in tests like GRE, TOEFL and LSAT.B. Unlike other students, Liang Li doesn't want to find a good job after graduation.C. A Peking University student wants to go abroad to study law.D. How can a Chinese university student be accepted by a US law school.46.A. Law is more interesting than literature.B. It's easier to get high marks in GRE than in TOEFL.C. Getting high marks in LSAT means more chance to be accepted by a US law school.D. Liang is still trying to get higher marks in order to get a sufficient scholarship. Part 4 Compound DictationDirections:In this section you will hear a passage or passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the information you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Questions 47 to 57 are based on the same passage.The term generation gap first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s and described the cultural differences between the young and their parents. Teenagers (47)_______ to World War II were expected to take life(48)______ . Young males were expected to join the (49)________ or go out and get a job in order to help bring in money for the family. Young (50)________ were taught how to take care of the (51)_________ and prepare themselves to be a (52)_________ wife and take care of children. Also, (53)_________ in the late 1930s had very little economic freedom, (54)__________ , and input into decisions.In the 1950s, this changed. The United States emerged from the War and became the most powerful and affluent nation in the world.(55)________________________________________________ . The American dream was born, but at the same time there was a fear of losing America's prosperity and security. The focus for much of the fear was youth—(56)__________________________________________________.As the 40s ended and the 50s emerged, great differences between teenagers and parents began to appear.(57)____________________________________________________________ . Women in particular behaved much differently from their mothers, dressing up in drastically different clothing, smoking and engaging in pre-marital sex, all of which discomforted older generations.Questions 58 to 68 are based on the same passage.The Baby Boom Generation is (58)________ after the explosion in birth rates from the 1940s up to the early 1960s. There were two important (59)_________ to the boom. First, World War II soldiers returned home. Family formation had been slowed because of the war and a (60)________ nation was ready to return to peacetime (61)__________ . Second, young adults saw marriage and work as a way of gaining (62)_________ . Ninety-four percent of women born between 1931 and 1935 became mothers compared to only 81% for the (63)___________ generation 25 years earlier. The experience with fascism over the previous decade led some experts to believe that the best (64)___________ against totalitarianism (极权主义) was a (65)_________ of inner-directed (有主见的) idealistic citizens.So parents were encouraged to raise children in an affirming environment. (66) ______________________________ .As the 1960s arrived, a new wave of optimism began. (67) __________________________.Women were beginning to question the gender roles they had been raised with. Birth control pills hit the market in 1960, giving women some control over theirfertility. (68) _____________________________________________________________________________.Key:Part 1 Short conversations(In the case of True/False type of questions, A stands for True and B for False, or A for Y, B for N and C for NG.)1. C2. D3. B4. D5. B6. B7. B8. D9. D 10. CPart 2 Long conversations(In the case of True/False type of questions, A stands for True and B for False, or A for Y, B for N and C for NG.)11. C 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. D16. C 17. D 18. B 19. B20. B 21. C 22. A 23. D24. C 25. C 26. D 27. APart 3 Understanding Passages(In the case of True/False type of questions, A stands for True and B for False, or A for Y, B for N and C for NG.)28. B 29. C 30. C 31. B32. A 33. C 34. D35. C 36. B 37. D 38. D39. B 40. C 41. D 42. D43. D 44. B 45. C 46. CPart 4 Compound Dictation47. prior 48. seriously 49. military 50. females 51. household52. dutiful 53. teenagers 54. independence55. The economy picked up and teenagers began experiencing a great deal of economic freedom and independence56. it was a shared idea that young people lacked the discipline that had made America great57. The older generation having just fought in the war found it inappropriate that the younger were out at dance halls and listening to rock and roll58. named 59. contributors 60. joyful 61. pursuits 62. respect63. previous 64. defense 65. democracy66. Mothers focused on raising their children and fathers worked to build the economy67. By the early 1960s many men were questioning the dreary nature of social life68. With each passing year the US saw itself being drawn into the Women's Rights Movement。

包含综合教程4中的一些课文翻译及习题答案综合教程4课后答案Handouts and Key to book4 unit1-4Unit 1Active reading (1)Looking for a job after university? First, get off the sofaBackground informationAbout the passage: This is an article by an Education Correspondent, Alexandra Blair, published inSeptember XXXX in The Times, a long-established British quality newspaper. In Europe generally, and inBritain in particular, for a number of years there has been a rising number of students who go to universityand therefore more new graduates seeking employment. However, for many graduates finding a job becameharder in XXXX–XXXX because the economic downturn – then a recession – meant that many employers werereducing their workforce. After their final exams, some students rested in the summer before looking for jobsand then they found that it was difficult to find employment in their field or at the level they wanted. Thearticle addresses the problems of such new graduates who might be stuck at home and advises their parentsto be there for their children (ie to be available if their children want to talk about the problem or if theyneed help). The article recommends finding work in a bar or supermarket rather than sitting unemployedat home since this is more likely to lead to better employment later. The style is partly of a report, but alsoof a humorous comment for light entertainment (seen in the jokey language and problem-solving advice toparents).Why finding a job in XXXX is so difficult for university graduates?Universities in Europe, particularly in Britain, have expanded greatly in the last fifteen years (over 45% ofyoung adults now go on to higher education), so there are more graduates looking for jobs. This competitivesituation became a lot worse in XXXX onwards with the credit crunch and economic depression, which meantthat there were fewer jobs available and a rise in unemployment. Thus new graduates have to be activeto seek a job, they need to fill in many application forms and tryto get job interviews: they won’t f indemployment by lying on the sofa at home.Culture pointshonours degree: Traditionally, in the British university system, BA and BSc honours degrees are awardedin different categories: a first class degree (written using Roman numbers as I), a second (divided into twosubcategories, written as IIii and IIii, which are called “a two one” and “a two two”), a third (written III) anda pass degree. Most people get a second. There are also ordinary degrees with more general courses of studywithout these categories.Generation Y and Grunt: The main idea here is that there is a succession of different generations orcohorts of adults who come into the workforce in North America which are given different informal namesto characterize them. First, “Baby boomers” were born in the great increase (the boom) of births after WorldWar II (1946–1960), followed by “Generation X” people (born 1960–1980) who were said to bring newattitudes of being independent, informal, entrepreneurial, and expected to get skills and have a career beforethem. “GenerationY” or the “Millenial Generation” (born 1980s and 1990s and becoming adult in the newmillenium) are now making up an increasing percentage of the workforce; they are said to be spoilt by dotingparents, to have structured lives, to be used to teamwork and diverse people in a multicultural society. Inthe passage, this generation is now becoming (morphing into) Generation Grunt, which is an ironic namereferring to repetitive, low status, routine or mindless work –this may be the only work available to somegraduates, who may have to take very ordinary jobs to get experience before they find something moresuitable. “Grunt” also refers to coarse behaviour or bad manners and to the deep sound that is made by a pig;when pe ople “grunt” they express disgust but do not communicate with words – this may be how the parentsof new graduates think their children communicate with them!A comprehensive refers to a British type of secondary school which became popular in the1960s. Before thatthere were academic “grammar schools” and more general “secondary modern” schools for those who didnot pass the grammar school entrance tests, but thecomprehensive schools were designed for all students ina social philosophy of bringing diverse students together whether they were academic or not. Those studentswho went to a comprehensive school probably felt that had to study particularly hard (I worked my backsideoff) to get to university, compared to those who went to grammar schools where all students were academic–comprehensive students felt they had to struggle to get to university.Chicken suit This refers to a large yellow costume that someone wears which makes the person look like agiant chicken. Before he became a famous actor, Brad Pitt once dressed in such a costume when he had a jobadvertising for a restaurant called El Pollo Loco (The Crazy Chicken’ in Spanish) – the job meant that he hadto walk around the streets like a chicken to attract customers to come to the restaurant.Language points1 Those memories of forking out thousands of pounds a year so that he could eat well and go to theodd party, began to fade. Until now. (Para 1)The parents paid a lot of money for their son’s university feesand living expenses (so that he could eatwell) and for occasional social events – at graduation these memories of money were mostly forgottenbecause the parents were proud. But now the parents are thinking of money again because the son doesn’thave a job and doesn’t seem to be activel y seeking one.2 This former scion of Generation Y has morphed overnight into a member of Generation Grunt.(Para 2)The distinguished son of Generation X (of the parents’ generation who worked hard, got jobs, and hadgood careers and expected their son to do the same) has changed into a member of Generation Grunt – hedoesn’t seem to communicate much, lies around and doesn’t get a job (or can only do a low status routingjob).3 I passed the exams, but at the interviews they accused me of being ‘too detached’ and talking inlanguage that was ‘too technocratic’, which I didn’t think possible, but obviously it is. (Para 5)He passed the entrance exams for a government post, but he was criticized in the selection interviews:They said he was detached (not personally involved) and too technocratic (he used the language of atechnical expert or high authority). As a new graduate he probably wanted to show his expertise in hislanguage so he can’t understand this criticism.4 For the rest it is 9-to-5 “chilling” b efore heading to the pub. (Para 6)The others who do not have a routine low status job (like stacking goods on a supermarket shelf) chill outall day (they spend their time casually relaxing –they don’t look for work) and go to pub for a drink in theevening.5 I went to a comprehensive and I worked my backside off to go to a good university …(Para 6)He went to a school for students of all abilities (not to a special school for academic students) and so hehad to work very hard to enter a good university: Your backside means your bottom – the part of yourbody that you sit on – to work your backside off is informal and it means you work very hard indeed.6 … but having worked full-time since leaving school herself, she and her husband find it tricky toadvise him on how to proceed. (Para 7)The mother has always had a full-time job (presumably the father is also working full-time), so she doesnot have relevant personal experience. For her, it is tricky to give advice (difficult to do).7 Carry on life as n ormal and don’t allow them to abuse your bank account or sap your reserve ofemotional energy. (Para 11)The advice from Gael Lindenfield here is that parents should live as usual. They should neither let theirchildren spend the parents’ money unnecessaril y, nor let the problem take away all their energy andemotions. Sap their reserve means use up their store of emotional energy.8 After that the son or daughter needs to be nudged firmly back into the saddle. (Para 12)Then the parents should gently push their children firmly so that they get back into control of their lives.Reading and understanding2 Choose the best answer to the questions. Teaching tipsGo over the correct answers with Ss and ask them to explainwhy the other answers are wrong (Seebelow).1 Why hasn’t Jack Goodwin got a job yet?(a) He doesn’t have a very good degree.(No, he has a 2:1 which is considered a good degree. )(b) He refuses to apply for jobs with low salaries.(He feels he should get a better job after studying at university.)(c) It isn’t easy to get a job in the current financial climate. (This may be true but the passage does not mention this.) (d) He prefers to stay at home and help his family.(No, he doesn’t seem to be helping his family: he watches TV and talks to friends.)2 How does he spend a typical day?(a) Doing a temporary job.(No, some of his friends are working in temporary jobs but he doesn’t want to do this.)(b) Watching television.(He watches TV a lot.)(c) Queuing up in the university careers service.(No, he went there once but he didn’t want to queue so he walked away.)(d) Preparing for the next job interview.(No, he doesn’t seem to be preparing for interviews.)3 How do most of his friends spend the day?(a) They do nothing all day and go to the pub in the evening. (All except one of them do nothing except chill, then they go to the pub.)(b) They do outdoor activities such as sailing.(No, none of them seem to do outdoor activities; there is no mention of sailing.)(c) They are forced to work by their parents.(No, only one of them has been forced out to stack shelves by his parents; the others seem to be likeJack.)(d) They do part-time jobs such as working in a bar.(No, the text mentions bar work but none of Jack’s friends seem to do this work.)4 How are Jack’s parents helping him?(a) By looking for jobs for him.(No, Jack has tried to get a job himself; there’s nothing here about his parents helping him look for ajob.)(b) By paying for a trip to South America.(No, although he is going on a three-week trip to South America,the passage does not say thatJack’s parents have paid for this.)(c) By gradually making him more financially aware. (The passage does not say so explicitly, but this is the implication about the cut-off point after thetrip when he may be expected to pay rent and contribute to the household bills.)(d) By threatening to throw him out of the house.(No, they haven’t threatened to do this, but they definitely want him to work after he gets back fromhis trip.)5 What does Ga el Lindenfield say about Jack’s parents?(a) They have not really understood Jack’s problems.(No, she doesn’t say this; she says they must balance being positive with not making life toocomfortable. This doesn’t mean they haven’t understood Jack’s problems.)(b) They have made life too comfortable for Jack.(No, she says they must balance comfort with being positive. This doesn’t necessarily mean that theyhave already made life too comfortable for Jack.)(c) The approach they have chosen is the right one.(She says they have struck exactly the right note.)(d) They need help from a psychologist.(No, she doesn’t say this.)6 What do Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt have in common?(a) They all did bar work before going to university.(No, we do n’t know from the passage if any of them did this.) (b) They took part in protests against nuclear power plants. (No, we don’t know is any of them did this)(c) They learnt to act by dressing up as giant chickens.(No, only Brad Pitt did this.)(d) They all did temporary jobs at one stage in their lives. (This is right, although they all had completely different temporary jobs.)Dealing with unfamiliar words3 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events (proceed)2 the process of changing from one situation, form or state to another (transition)3 not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way (detached)4 referring to something which will happen soon (upcoming)5 to be sitting still in a position that is not upright (slump)6 to return to a previous state or way of behaving (revert)7 to say what happened (recount)4 Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in Activity 3.It is n’t easy to make the (1) transition from a busy university student to an unemployed young adult(2) slumped on a bar stool or half watching a mindless television show, wondering if and how their careeris going to (3) proceed. Many people who have experienced a long period of inactivity like this, when(4) recounting how they felt at the time, refer to the same strange psychological effect. As the days pass,they begin to feel (5) detached from any sense of pressure to go and look for a job, and tend to regard(6) upcoming interviews as if they were not very important. Typically, back at home after three or fouryears away, they (7) revert to old habits, start seeing old friends, and, in many cases, become dependentagain on their parents.5 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to makeother changes.1 I went to a mixed-ability secondary school just outside London. (comprehensive)2 I got stopped by a policeman who asked to see my driving licence. (cop)3 Have you seen this beautiful from the air view of Oxford? (aerial)4 Isabel tightly her bag as she walked down the corridor towards the office. (clutched)5 You should speak to Toby; he’s an supporter of flexible working hours. (advocate)6 I hurt my leg bad ly a couple of months ago, and it still hasn’t got better completely. (healed)6 Answer the questions about the words.1 Is a dead-end job one with (a) exciting prospects, or (b) no future?2 Is a tricky problem (a) difficult, or (b) easy to solve?3 If an activity saps all your energy, do you feel (a) tired, or (b) more active than usual?4 Does a pushy person try to (a) persuade you to do something you don’t want to, or (b) help you bylistening to what you have to say?5 If you feel apathy, do you want to (a) change the world, or (b) stay at home and do nothing?7 Answer the questions about the phrases.1 Is fork out (a) a formal, or (b) an informal way of saying to pay for something?2 If you are in the same boat as another person, are you (a) making the same journey together, or (b) inthe same difficult or unpleasant situation?3 If you feel you have come full circle, do you (a) feel you are back where you started, or (b) feel a senseof satisfaction because you have completed something?4 If someone takes a soft line, do they deal with a person (a) in a kind and sympathetic way, or (b) in alazy way without making a decision?5 If you strike the right note about something, are you expressing yourself (a) well, or (b) badly?6 If you do something by all means, do you (a) try your best to do it, or (b) not care about it?7 If you nudge someone back into the saddle, are youencouraging them to (a) take responsibility again, or(b) take it easy?8 If you talk through a problem with someone, do you (a) examine it carefully and sensitively, or (b) referto it quickly and then change the subject?Reading and interpreting8 Answer the questions.1 “Will he ever get a job?” Who is asking this question? What mood does it express?The parents are asking this because the paragraph is addressed to parents (earlier it says “your graduateson”). The mood seems to express patience or resignation because the word “ever” suggests that gettinga job will take a long time.2 Who describes Generation Y as “rebels without a cause”? Is ita fair description?This is the writer’s description to indicate that this generation is rebelling against parents or society,but they have nothing particular to rebel against. This doesn’t seem very fair because the students aretrying to find work –it is just that they don’t like their parentsnagging them. So they are a bit rebelliousagainst their parents, but no more than that.3 Jack “walked into the university careers service and straight back out again”. What does this suggestabout Ja ck’s character?It suggests that Jack is not very determined. As soon as he saw the queue he left without waiting andwithout trying to ask about jobs or careers.4 Jack spent the summer “hiding”. Hiding from what? Why are quotation marks used?Probably this means he was hiding from the world of work, staying at home and not looking for a job.The quotation marks tell us that he wasn’t literally hiding, he just spent a lot of time at home.5 How is Mrs Goodwin’s point of view affected by her own personal experience?In one way her experience hasn’t affected her attitude: She left school and went immediately to a job(without going to university) and has been working full-time since then and yet she is sympathetic andtakes a soft line.6 How is Lindenfield’s point of view affected by her ownpersonal experience?Her personal experience was that she worked in a bar before finding her first proper job as an aerialphotographic assistant. So she says such work is a great networking opportunity. If new graduates aregood at such work and bright, cheerful and polite, they will soon be promoted. Her personal experiencethus reflects – or perhaps has created – her point of view.7 What would the first two paragraphs have focused on if they had been presented from the point of viewof the students rather than the parents?The first two paragraphs would have focused on the need for the new graduates to rest for a bit aftertheir hard studies. It is OK for students to relax with the TV or to socialize with friends for a while, thenthey can start a serious search for employment after that.Active reading (2)If you ask meBackground informationThis is an informal and personalized account of an economics graduate who gets a job in a pub for a year andthen has an opportunity to be successful (a lucky break). She works in a London pub called “The Salisbury”or “The Marquis Salisbury”, named after someone who was the British Prime Minister three times between1885 and 1902 and whose family once owned the pub’s land. The 100 year old pub is in Leadenhall Street,just off the Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square. Daytime customers can get a pub lunch and eveningcustomers include many office workers and theatre goers (the pub is near many West End theatres). Theinterior of this pub is dazzling, with large mirrors, cut glass and a mahogany décor.British pubs are often named after famous people (Robin Hood, The Duke of Wellington) or royalty (TheQueen’s Arms, the Prince of Wales) or historical symbols (The Rose and Crown to represent King EdwardIII, The Royal Oak to represent King Charles II who once hid in a large oak tree). Other names often includecolours and animals (The Red Bull, The Black Horse, The Golden Lion, The Swan) or symbols of traditionaltrades (The Compasses for carpenters, The Three Hammers for blacksmiths, The Three Tuns for winemakers).As the pub is a social place to meet as well as a place to get a drink, people often play games like dominoesor darts or join a quiz or competition. A common expression is to “go down the pub” or “go round to thelocal” (both meaning to go to the local pub).Culture pointspub in London: A pub is a place where people go for a drink and to meet friends and socialize. People canplay games – such as darts, cards, dominoes – in a pub and pubs often have quiz nights, with prizes for thewinners, and live music (See also Background information) The Salisbury is a well-known pub in central London (See also Background information)London School of Economics is a distinguished university in central London, famous for social sciences.Language points1 If you ask me, real life is not all it’s cracked up to be. (Para 1)In my opinion (If you ask me introduces an opinion), real life is not everything that people say it is. If athing is cracked up to be, people normally praise it but in the opinion of the speaker they are wrong.2 … spending money when you don’t have any is dead easy. (Para 7)Dead here means very. For example, we can say dead tired (exhausted), a dead loss (a complete loss oruseless), a dead weight (very heavy, difficult to lift).3 What were the odds on anyone being so nice? (Para 11) What are the chances that someone would be so nice? The writer is emphasizing here that such kindness isvery unusual.4 … looking bac k after all these years, you only need one or two breaks in your life to succeed.(Para 13)A break here means a chance to be successful. A lucky break is an unexpected opportunity.Reading and understanding2 Choose the best answer to the questions.1 What did the writer want to do after finishing her degree?(a) To do an MA at the London School of Economics.(b) To earn some money to pay off her loan.(c) To start working as soon as possible.(d) To return home and help her mother.2 Why did she ask for a job in The Salisbury?(a) She was hungry and thirsty.(b) She thought it would lead to better things.(c) She was a friend of the landlord.(d) She had the idea when she saw the landlord working.3 What did she buy with her first salary?(a) A bunch of flowers.(b) A CD and a plant for the flat she lived in.(c) A ham sandwich and a glass of beer.(d) She didn’t have any money left after paying the bills.4 Why did Tony give her £20,000?(a) He found out it was her birthday and wanted to help.(b) He trusted her and thought it would help her.(c) He wanted her to leave the pub and work for him.(d) He was secretly in love with her.5 What did she do with the money?(a) She used it to pay for her course at the LSE.(b) She lost a lot of it in the XXXX stock market crash.(c) She invested it and paid back Tony and other investors.(d) She used it to start her own business.6 Why was Tony pleased when she repaid the loan?(a) He had had an accident and needed the money for a wheelchair.(b) It meant that he would be able to see her again.(c) It proved that he had been right to invest in her.(d) She paid back the loan with a lot of interest.3 Work in pairs and answer the questions.What do we know about the writer’s:1 family background?Her mother had worked hard for 15 years to support her education but couldn’t afford any furthersupport. Her father wasn’t around most of the time. He didn’t have any money because he spent it ongambling on dog racing or drinking in pubs.2 career as a student?She had a good degree in economics and wanted to study for a masters course at the London School ofEconomics.3 ambition?She wanted to get a job in finance or investments in London because then she would be able to use herdegree.4 appreciation of other people?She a ppreciated Mike’s friendliness with customers and his skill, and she appreciated Tony as a niceperson; later she appreciated the trust of Tony and his friends5 love life?We don’t know much about this, except that she doesn’t like boys to hassle her. She thinks they areimmature.6 financial expertise?It must be quite good: She invested the £20,000 and made enough profit to pay the money back withinterest and set up her own company.7 sense of responsibility?She has a strong sense of responsibility because she paid back the money to the investors and paid theman annual interest for the loan.8 philosophy of life?She believes that you should work hard; you may need one or two breaks to succeed but you shouldknow how to use the breaks. You should be honest and responsible with people who trust you.Dealing with unfamiliar words4 Match the words in the box with their definitions.1 funny or entertaining (amusing)2 used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck (fortunately)3 an amount of money that a person, business or country borrows, usually from a bank (loan)4 to take an amount or number from a total (deduct)5 the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event (highlight)6 to show that you und erstand someone’s problems (sympathize)7 needing a lot of time, ability, and energy (demanding)5 Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.Teaching tipsWhen Ss have completed the blanks with the correct form of the appropriate words, ask them to practicereading the dialogue, trying to make their reading sound as conversational as possible. Choose a pair toperform their reading to the class. The class listens and gives the performing pair a rating on a scale of 1-10for fluency and naturalness.A After three years at university, I’m now quite heavily in debt.B I (1) sympathize with you, I know what it’s like to havefinancial problems. But (2) fortunately I didn’tneed to take out a student (3) loan when I was at university, because I had a part-time job.A What did you do?B I worked in a restaurant at weekends.A That must have been very (4) demanding.B Yes, it was. I had to get the right balance between work and study. But the other people who workedthere were good fun to be with, so it was quite (5) amusing too. The (6) highlight of the weekend wasalways Saturday night when we worked overtime.A But I don’t expect you made a lot of money?B No, there wasn’t much after they’d (7) deducted tax and pension contributions. But it was enough tokeep me going.6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to makeother changes.1 When I was at college I kept all my personal things in an old cupboard.2 A lot of people who leave university before getting a degreeend up in good jobs.3 I think she’ll get a good degree, but I wouldn’t risk my money on the exact result.4 The money I spent at college was more than what I earned in my part-time job.5 The chances of my being offered a job after that interview must be quite remote.6 Our business has done very well since we changed our advertising.7 I think telling the truth and not cheating is always the best policy.Key: (1) belongings (2) dropouts (3) gamble (4) exceeded (5) odds(6) has thrived (7) honesty7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If something is not all it’s cracked up to be, is it (a) valid and interesting, or (b) just a little bitdisappointing?2 If someone keeps banging on about something, are you likely to be (a) interested in, or (b) bored bywhat they say?3 If there is a lot of hassle in your life, are you likely to feel (a) stressed, or (b) relaxed?4 If something happens out of the blue, is it (a) unexpected, or (b) part of your plan?5 If you say you ended up in a particular job, do you suggest that (a) you have fulfilled your ambition, or(b) it happened almost by chance?6 Are the regulars in a pub (a) the customers who come very often, or (b) the food the pub offers mostoften?7 If something is dead easy, is it (a) very easy, or (b) not easy at all?8 If you treat someone to something, do you (a) buy something nice for them, or (b) behave badly tothem?9 If you cheer a place up, do you (a) make the place look brighter, or (b) make the people in the placehappier?Reading and interpreting8 Look at the sentences from the passage and identify the style features.1 Twelve years at school and three years at university, teachers。

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The actress spoke in such a heavy northern that I could barelyunderstand her.Your answer Correct answerdialect dialect3. There's nothing left to do now but the results.Your answer Correct answerawait await4. I love going on vacation, but I always in a sea of work when Ireturn.Your answer Correct answerdrown drown5. After three huge successes, George became one of the most peoplein Hollywood.Your answer Correct answerinfluential influential6. There have been far too many disappearances in this town for mytaste.Your answer Correct answermysterious mysterious7. It drives me crazy that Steve can sit around and be when there'sso much work to do!Your answer Correct answeridel idle8. His shifty eyes and smarmy personality do little to a trustworthycharacter.Your answer Correct answerfoster foster9. She brings her lunch to work, but today she decided to eat out.Your answer Correct answernormally normally10. The of alcohol as an illegal drug will only make the problem worse.Your answer Correct answerclassification classification11. "Don't your little brother! Take him with you."Your answer Correct answerexclude exclude12. It's difficult for someone of his to go out in publicunrecognized.Your answer Correct answerstature stature13. My interview with a panel of professors is the only left beforeI earn my degree.Your answer Correct answerobstacle obstacle14. After years of , the old house on the corner was finally torn down.Your answer Correct answerneglect neglect15. If you want to write a book about traveling in Europe, it's tohave actually been there before.Your answer Correct answeradvantageous advantageous16. I'm going to invest my money in Microsoft, and I strongly suggestyou do .Your answer Correct answerlikewise likewise17. It is critical to your sources when you make an argument.Your answer Correct answercite cite18. This month's bestselling novel has a(n) that is rarely seen inliterature.Your answer Correct answeroriginality originality19. It's difficult to with people if you don't speak the samelanguage.Your answer Correct answerinteract interact20. It's common for politicians to use almost anything as againsttheir opponents.Your answer Correct answerammunition ammunitionSection B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21The toughest thing about moving away was when I had to part my book. c ollection.Your answer Correct answerwith with22 . The spring season, it were, doesn't really exist here since we go straight from winter into summer.Your answer Correct answeras as23.Please leave me alone; I'm simply looking some peace and quiet.Your answer Correct answerfor for24.After looking at his old pictures, James longed go back to China.Your answer Correct answerto to25.Just tell me the truth and don't toy my emotions!Your answer Correct answerwith with26 . Mona decided to seek her biological parents after she found out she was adopted.Your answer Correct answerout out27.the most part, I think the kids enjoyed our vacation this year.Your answer Correct answerFor For28She picks up some extra money by being a tour guide the side..Your answer Correct answeron on29 . I think the reason we're such good friends is because we have so much common.Your answer Correct answerin in30 . If you learn to look this class as an opportunity, you might not be so miserable.Your answer Correct answerupon uponYour answer Correct answer(31) recommendationrecommendation(32) adventurer adventurer(33) stereotypical stereotypical(34) gratuitous gratuitous(35) confront confront(36) enlightenment enlightenment(37) sacrifice sacrifice(38) undoing undoing(39) desperately desperately(40) tackle tackleB d b c aUnit31. Throughout history, many people have attempted to find the _____ secretto success, but relatively few have actually done it.a. elusiveb. evasivec. illusoryd. eloquent2. It was hard for Cynthia to remain uninvolved with the controversy sinceshe is such a _____ part of the company.a. visibilityb. risiblec. visibled. visibly3. "Officer Clarke, in the best interest of the case, please considerabsolutely everything to be at your _____."a. disposeb. disposalc. disposingd. disposed4. The mountain climbers demonstrated a(n) _____ feat of selflessness whenthey turned around to help an injured stranger.a. advantageousb. gorgeousc. outrageousd. courageous5. Many movie stars are notorious for wearing excessive amounts ofexpensive _____.a. jewelleryb. jewelsc. jewelersd. jewelling6. Her novel successfully _____ an entire generation of young women tobelieve they could be whatever they wanted.a. emboldenedb. embitteredc. empoweredd. embroidered7. I'm not really a _____ of pop culture trends, so can you explain thatreference to mea. flowerb. followerc. fellowd. fallowing8. We just moved into town so we're still a little _____.a. unsettlingb. settlersc. settledd. unsettled9. The movie is fantastic, but you'll need to _____ your disbelief towardthe end.a. upendb. suspendc. dependd. misspend10. Don't _____ Jack's determination to do whatever it takes to win.a. underestimateb. overestimatec. estimated. misestimate11. As judge, I _____ over this courtroom and have the final say on allmatters.a. presideb. residec. presumed. resume12. Please stay back! This is a _____ area!a. constrictedb. districtedc. restrictedd. unrestricted13. The moon shone down and cast a _____ glow over the entire field.a. luminosityb. luminousc. luminald. luminously14. The state dinner is a _____ affair, so please dress appropriately.a. distinctiveb. respectablec. dramaticd. formal15. Stock prices rose _____ after the company publically announced its newproduct.a. dramaticallyb. magicallyc. looselyd. exclusively16. The colonists began to form a _____ in response to the unfair taxes.a. rebelb. rebellionc. rebelliousd. rebelling17. After striking the iceberg, the ship quickly sank into the _____ depths.a. skinnyb. preppyc. murkyd. baggy18. I'm not a good typist, so I find it easier to _____ all of my emails.a. dictateb. elucidatec. explicated. exacerbate19. To accommodate increased traffic, city planners are going to expand the_____of the highway.a. lengthb. heightc. depthd. width20. Let's be proactive and do something instead of just watching thesituation _____.a. ameliorateb. collaboratec. deteriorated. elaborate21. Things didn't quite turn the way I expected, but I'm still happywith the result.Your answer Correct answerout out22. You can't fool me; I'm wise the way things work around here.Your answer Correct answerto to23. My question sparked much discussion in the group about rightversus wrong.Your answer Correct answeroff off24. They didn't know it, but they were playing right our hands thewhole time.Your answer Correct answerinto into25. Leslie broke her argument into three main points.Your answer Correct answerdown down26. It was pure luck that we chanced the fossilized remains of thedinosaur.Your answer Correct answerupon upon27. Our town was named the explorer who first discovered the nearbywaterfall.Your answer Correct answerafter after28. After the ship sank, wreckage washed on shore for weeks.Your answer Correct answerup up29. Some of the oldest headstones in the graveyard were completelyworn so we couldn't tell whom they belonged to.Your answer Correct answeraway away30. The novel revolves a protagonist who is searching for a lost cityof gold.Your answer Correct answeraround aroundYour answer Correct answer(31) glamorous glamorous(32) individuality individuality(33) credentials credentials(34) stunning stunning(35) daring daring(36) superficial superficial(37) lavish lavish(38) exclusively exclusively(39) inescapable inescapable(40) lure lureD a c c dUnit41. We've been living in bliss ever since our wedding.Your answer Correct answermarital marital2. Sandra is going to study in Asia next semester.Your answer Correct answeroverseas overseas3. It's critical that tests with material students are learning inthe classroom.Your answer Correct answeralign align4. The lawyer spent all week trying to evidence against the suspect.Your answer Correct answercompile compile5. We can't afford to lose Thomas—he's our most employee.Your answer Correct answerindispensable indispensable6. Even though it was only a(n) wound, the cut was incrediblypainful.Your answer Correct answersuperficial superficial7. Lori is an expert at using lies and flattery to the people aroundher and get what she wants.Your answer Correct answerdeceive deceive8. My puppy is notorious for the looks he gives when he's hungry.Your answer Correct answerpathetic pathetic9. Please the police if you see anything suspicious.Your answer Correct answernotify notify10. Unfortunately, the new regulations aren't with the law, sothey'll need to change.Your answer Correct answercompatible compatibleSection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11Don't trust my brother, he's _____ to do or say anything..a. libelb. unreliablec. reliabled. liable12If you become a member, you'll have access to _____ deals and offers. .a. inclusiveb. exclusivec. reclusived. elusive13I can teach any type of math, but I _____ in geometry..a. specialb. specialtyc. especiallyd. specialize14Winning the lottery is possible, but it's certainly not _____. .a. probablyb. probablec. probabilityd. probabilistic15 . We've been with the same bank for years, and I've never had a _____ about their service.a. complaintb. publicityc. restraintd. vanity16 . I want to wait until the stock market begins to _____ before I invest; it's just too volatile right now.a. declineb. stabilizec. increased. neutralize17.That actress is best known for her _____ laugh—it's like no other.a. familiarb. ordinaryc. distinctived. renowned18 . Schoolchildren are usually taught the importance of their national _____ very early.a. weatherb. downturnc. savingsd. heritage19It simply makes good _____ sense to save money for retirement..a. economicalb. economicsc. economistd. economy20After discussing the situation, Carlos and I came to a(n) _____. agreement with which we were both satisfied.a. communalb. independentc. mutuald. dualSection C: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21.Please put the gun, and we can talk about this calmly.Your answer Correct answerdown down22 . She laid the paperwork on the table so she could finally get organized.Your answer Correct answer out out23 . Unfortunately, the new owner simply helped the situation go bad to worse.Your answer Correct answerfrom from24 . Nicholas managed to carve a unique niche, and he got lots of customers because of what he could offer.Your answer Correct answerout out25 . After my husband lost his job, we were forced to cut back many things we didn't really need.Your answer Correct answeron on26.Rent must be paid full by the 1st of the month.Your answer Correct answerin in27.In the end, it all boils to who you know, not what you know.Your answer Correct answerdown down28 . The sad truth is that far too many people simply scrape and live from day to day.Your answer Correct answerby by29After many profitable years, the economic downturn ultimately. f orced the company the red.Your answer Correct answerinto into30 . I want everyone to pair with a classmate and act out this scene of the play.Your answer Correct answerup upYour answer Correct answer(31) wicked wicked(32) desirabledesirable(33)devastating devasta ting(34) abject abject(35) greed greed(36) jealous jealous(37) prone prone(38) naturallynaturally (39) yearn yearn(40)unrealistic unreali sticC d a b d Unit51. The poet gave an incredibly speech and brought many people totears.Your answer Correct answereloquent eloquent2. What's the proper required for eating dinner with a princeYour answer Correct answeretiquette etiquette3. My daughter shows a(n) curiosity not usual for someone so young.Your answer Correct answerintellectual intellectual4. I like the debate team at school because we always have suchconversations.Your answer Correct answeranimated animated5. What's your to go fishing next weekendYour answer Correct answeravailabiity availability6. Her brother was with their father's fortune after he passed away.Your answer Correct answerentrusted entrusted7. Sadly, my grandmother went through much of her life feeling likethere was a(n) connected to her skin color.Your answer Correct answerstigma stigma。

Book 2 Unit 1Part 1 Short conversationsDirections: In this section you will hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.1.A. The man has never seen the woman before.B. The two speakers work for the same club.C. The two speakers study in the same university.D. The woman is interested in drama.2.A. She was absent all week due to sickness.B. She was seriously injured in a car accident.C. She called to say that her father had been hospitalized.D. She had to be away from school to look after her father.3.A. Plan his budget carefully.B. Tell her more information.C. Ask someone else for advice.D. Buy a present for his girlfriend.4.A. She hates Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.B. Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.C. She disagrees with Dr. Andrews in many aspects.D. Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting for hours.5.A. The woman can't bear any noise.B. The man is looking for an apartment.C. The man has missed his appointment.D. The woman is going to have a train trip.6.A. The man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.B. The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.C. The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.D. The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.7.A. They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.B. They knew none of the other guests at the party.C. They didn't think much of the food and drinks.D. They went a long way to attend the party.8.A. She isn't sure when Professor Bloom will be back.B. The man shouldn't be late for his class.C. The man can come back sometime later.D. She can pass on the message for the man.9.A. The tickets are more expensive than expected.B. The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C. It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D. It's better to buy the tickets beforehand.10.A. At a clinic.B. In a supermarket.C. At a school canteen.D. In an ice cream shop.Part 2 Long conversationsDirections:In this section you will hear a long conversation or conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same conversation.11.A. She wants him to recommend books.B. She wants to apply to graduate schools.C. She wants to take an advanced course.D. She wants him to give her a good grade.12.A. She is a junior.B. She is a senior.C. She is a graduate student.D. She is a teaching assistant.A. He does not intend to offer the course.B. He does not think the course will interest her.C. He never accepts undergraduates in his course.D. He thinks the course will be too difficult for her.14.A. She is unusually well prepared.B. She wants to take an easy course.C. She needs additional credits in the subject.D. She wants to read a book in this field.15.A. To pick some books for her.B. To tutor her himself.C. To let her enroll in an easier course.D. To ask another professor for his opinion.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the same conversation.16.A. Because he was accepted by the university he had chosen.B. Because he wasn't accepted by the university.C. Because he wanted some advice from the woman.D. Because he wanted to find out how to apply for a student loan.17.A. Its Biology Department doesn't have a fine reputation.B. Its Biology Department doesn't have internships for seniors.C. Students often have to attend small discussion sessions.D. The lectures there often have too many students.18.A. It is a small town.B. It is easier to get individual attention from the teachers.C. The setting is better.D. Students there can be taught by graduate students.19.A. He is going to go to the State University.B. He is going to find out how to apply for a student loan.C. He is going to overcome trouble in making friends.D. He is not quite sure of what to do.Questions 20 to 23 are based on the same conversation.20.A. In the class room.B. At registration.C. On campus.D. In the Psychology Department Office.21.A. Students don't have to meet their professors.B. Students don't have to take exams.C. Students can have lectures in different locations.D. All of the above.22.A. It's convenient for the students who have jobs.B. It cuts down on traffic.C. It's nontraditional.D. It doesn't involve class discussions.23.A. It requires too much traveling.B. It's not easy to sign up.C. It doesn't offer students chances to review.D. It limits interactions among students.Questions 24 to 27 are based on the same conversation.24.A. To ask about finding a job.B. To find out what he's doing during the summer.C. To ask him for some advice.D. To invite him to go shopping with her later.25.A. It will give her a chance to make a lot of money immediately.B. She could stay at a hotel at a discount.C. She might get a good job later.D. She might be able to get course credits for her work.26.A. She'll have to work long hours.B. She'll have to work at the hotel during the school year.C. Her rent will be expensive.D. It doesn't pay very well.27.A. Make extra money later.B. Work in the dress shop.C. Visit the hotel.D. Continue her job search for a while.Part 3 Understanding PassagesDirections:In this section you will hear a passage or passages. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 28 to 31 are based on the same passage.28.A. Nobody had ever attempted to found new universities.B. There were only two universities in England.C. The universities were opened only to royal families.D. They were less influenced by the established church.29.A. They chose subjects not taught at the older universities.B. They were set up in many different cities.C. They had nothing to do with the older universities.D. They were opened to non-Christians.30.A. In the 19th century.B. Before 1960.C. During the 1960s.D. In the 40 years after 1965.31.A. Because more aristocratic money was collected.B. Because the demand for higher education was greater.C. Because secondary education was worse.D. Because the government was ambitious.Questions 32 to 34 are based on the same passage.32.A. How to choose a major at a university.B. General information about undergraduate programs in the US.C. How to choose proper courses at a university.D. How to get help from an academic adviser.33.A. Most undergraduate students have chosen their major when entering a university.B. Students are not allowed to change their major at university.C. Wisely chosen courses can help students graduate soon.D. The deadline for choosing a major is the end of the first year at a university.34.A. To help students select their classes.B. To plan proper program for students.C. To direct students to make more progress.D. All of the above.Questions 35 to 38 are based on the same passage.35.A. Peterhouse College.B. Robinson College.C. King's College.D. Queen's College.36.A. In 1817.B. In 1871.C. In 1873.D. In 1954.37.A. Cambridge University has 20 colleges now.B. Cambridge University opened three women's colleges in the 1970s.C. All the colleges in Cambridge are now mixed.D. There are still more men students than women students in Cambridge University now.38.A. Peterhouse College is the most recent one.B. Peterhouse College was opened in 1977.C. Robinson College was the oldest one.D. Robinson College was not opened until 1977.Questions 39 to 42 are based on the same passage.A. It's the biggest in the country.B. It's the oldest in the country.C. It's the most beautiful in the country.D. It's the smallest in the country.40.A. Outside the classroom building.B. Outside the computer center.C. Outside the library.D. Outside the office building.41.A. In 1988.B. In 1998.C. In XXXX.D. In XXXX.42.A. 8 hours.B. 10 hours.C. 12 hours.D. 14 hours.Questions 43 to 46 are based on the same passage.43.A. Law.B. Literature.C. English Literature.D. English Language and Literature.44.A. Getting high marks in tests like GRE, TOEFL and LSAT.B. Being decisive and confident.C. Admission by an American law school.D. Having enough money to pay for the tuition or getting a scholarship.45.A. It is difficult to get high marks in tests like GRE, TOEFL and LSA T.B. Unlike other students, Liang Li doesn't want to find a good job after graduation.C. A Peking University student wants to go abroad to study law.D. How can a Chinese university student be accepted by a US law school.A. Law is more interesting than literature.B. It's easier to get high marks in GRE than in TOEFL.C. Getting high marks in LSAT means more chance to be accepted by a US law school.D. Liang is still trying to get higher marks in order to get a sufficient scholarship.Part 4 Compound DictationDirections:In this section you will hear a passage or passages three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the information you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Questions 47 to 57 are based on the same passage.The term generation gap first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s and described the cultural differences between the young and their parents. Teenagers (47)_______ to World War II were expected to take life (48)______ . Young males were expected to join the (49)________ or go out and get a job in order to help bring in money for the family. Young (50)________ were taught how to take care of the (51)_________ and prepare themselves to be a (52)_________ wife and take care of children. Also, (53)_________ in the late 1930s had very little economic freedom, (54)__________ , and input into decisions.In the 1950s, this changed. The United States emerged from the War and became the most powerful and affluent nation in the world.(55)________________________________________________ . The American dream was born, but at the same time there was a fear of losing America's prosperity and security. The focus for much of the fear was youth— (56)__________________________________________________.As the 40s ended and the 50s emerged, great differences between teenagers and parents began to appear. (57)____________________________________________________________ . Women in particular behaved much differently from their mothers, dressing up in drastically different clothing, smoking and engaging in pre-marital sex, all of which discomforted older generations.Questions 58 to 68 are based on the same passage.The Baby Boom Generation is (58)________ after the explosion in birth rates from the 1940s up to the early 1960s. There were two important (59)_________ to the boom. First, World War II soldiers returned home. Family formation had been slowed because of the war and a (60)________ nation was ready to return to peacetime (61)__________ . Second, young adultssaw marriage and work as a way of gaining (62)_________ . Ninety-four percent of women born between 1931 and 1935 became mothers compared to only 81% for the (63)___________ generation 25 years earlier. The experience with fascism over the previous decade led some experts to believe that the best (64)___________ against totalitarianism (极权主义) was a (65)_________ of inner-directed (有主见的) idealistic citizens.So parents were encouraged to raise children in an affirming environment. (66) ______________________________ .As the 1960s arrived, a new wave of optimism began. (67) __________________________.Women were beginning to question the gender roles they had been raised with. Birth control pills hit the market in 1960, giving women some control over their fertility. (68) _____________________________________________________________________________.Key:Part 1 Short conversations(In the case of True/False type of questions, A stands for True and B for False, or A for Y, B for N and C for NG.)1. C2. D3. B4. D5. B6. B7. B8. D9. D 10. CPart 2 Long conversations(In the case of True/False type of questions, A stands for True and B for False, or A for Y, B for N and C for NG.)11. C 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. D16. C 17. D 18. B 19. B20. B 21. C 22. A 23. D24. C 25. C 26. D 27. APart 3 Understanding Passages(In the case of True/False type of questions, A stands for True and B for False, or A for Y, B for N and C for NG.)28. B 29. C 30. C 31. B32. A 33. C 34. D35. C 36. B 37. D 38. D39. B 40. C 41. D 42. D43. D 44. B 45. C 46. CPart 4 Compound Dictation47. prior 48. seriously 49. military 50. females 51. household52. dutiful 53. teenagers 54. independence55. The economy picked up and teenagers began experiencing a great deal of economic freedom and independence56. it was a shared idea that young people lacked the discipline that had made America great57. The older generation having just fought in the war found it inappropriate that the younger were out at dance halls and listening to rock and roll58. named 59. contributors 60. joyful 61. pursuits 62. respect63. previous 64. defense 65. democracy66. Mothers focused on raising their children and fathers worked to build the economy67. By the early 1960s many men were questioning the dreary nature of social life68. With each passing year the US saw itself being drawn into the Women's Rights Movement。