大学英语(二)模拟A卷答案

2010-2011学年度第一学期期末考试I. Use of English (10%)Directions: In this part there are 5 incomplete dialogs. For each dialog there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each dialog.1. — Mom, someone is knocking at the door.—_______B_______.A) What is it? B) Who is it? C) Who is he? D) Which one is it?2. —________D______.—In my opinion, reading. The teacher really challenges us to work hard.A) Reading is hard to learn.B) I dislike reading.C) Reading is my favorite. How about you?D) Which do you think is harder to learn, listening or reading?3. —Well, I’m going into town this afternoon. Is there anything I can do for you?—_______C_______.A) I don’t want to go.B) Thank you very much for giving me so much help.C) Do me a favor and get me some stamps and envelopes. Please.D) I don’t believe it.4. —Lisa, I was wondering if you’d like to go to a concert this Sunday?—_____A_________.A) I’d love to, Jim, really, but I can’t. I am meeting a friend.B) It’s hard to say.C) Oh, I’m glad to hear that.D) No, it’s not so good.5. —Hi, it’s almost twelve. ______A________.—Not very. But I would like to have something to drink.A) Are you hungry?B) I do apologize to you for the delay.C) Please drop in any time you like.D) Would you like to have lunch with me?II. Multiple-Choices (10 points)Directions:In each of the following sentences, there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.1. ___A___still believe we can resolve the problem without going to war.A) Optimists B) Pessimism C) Pessimists D) Optimism2. These girls have an advantage ___C___ those in calculation.A) to B) than C) over D) with3. — Thank you so much for the lovely evening, Jim. Frank and I had such a good time.—You’re quite welcome, John. ___D___ . We’d been looking forward to seeing you.A) We’re glad to meet you B) I’m afraid you didn’t have a good timeC) Just stay a little longer, please D) Thank you for coming4. He burst into tears ___B___ he heard the sad news.A) until B) the moment C) that D) so5. I was sure ___D___ the children would overcome all the difficulties.A) if B) of C) what D) that6. It is either my sister or my brother who ___D___ the first to come.A) are B) will be C) was D) is7. The benefits of the surgery far ____B__ the risk.A) overweight B) outweigh C) underweight D) outgrow8. He felt he needed to focus more __A____his study.A) on B) in C) over D) at9. __C____ riding to school, Tom usually goes to school on foot.A) Without B) Rather than C) Instead of D) In spite of10. The teacher said, “Stop __A____ .” So we stopped ___A___.A) talking; talking B) talking; to talk C) to talk; to talk D) talking; talkIII. Cloze Test (10 points)Directions:There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.A punctual person is in habit of doing a thing at the proper time and is never late in keeping a(n) 1. ___C___. The unpunctual man, on the other 2. ___A___, never does what he has to do at the proper time. He is always in a hurry and in the 3. __D____ loses both time and his good name. A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained. Time is more 4. __A____than material things. In fact, time is life itself. The unpunctual man is forever 5. __A____ and mismanaging his most valuable as set as well as others’. The unpunctual person is always complaining that he finds 6. __C____ time to 7. ___A___ letters, return calls, or keep appointments promptly. But the man 8. __B____ really has a great deal to do is very careful of his time and 9. ___C___ complains. He knows that he cannot get 10. ___A___ his huge amount of work unless he faithfully keeps every piece of work when it has to be attended to.1. A) promise B) undertaking C) appointment D) responsibility2. A) way B) sake C) behalf D) hand3. A) moment B) minute C) last D) end4. A) valuable B) profitable C) better D) favorable5. A) wasting B) making C) earning D) saving6. A) more B) much C) no D) not7. A) write B) answer C) copy D) produce8. A) whom B) who C) which D) what9. A) often B) always C) seldom D) almost10. A) through B) out C) along D) onIV. Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. For each question there are 4 choices marked A),B), C), and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes each sentence.Passage 11 Thousands of years ago, in the middle of an ocean, miles from the nearest island, an undersea volcano (火山) broke out. The hot liquid rock piled higher and higher and spread wider and wider. In this way, an island rose up in the sea.2 As time went on, hot sun and cool rains made the rock split and break into pieces. Sea waves dashed against the rock. In this way, soil and sand came into being.3 Nothing lived on the naked soil. And then the wind and birds brought plant seeds, spiders and other little creatures there. Only plants could grow at first. Only they, in sunlight, could produce food from the minerals of the soil, water and air. While many animals landed on the island, they could find no food. A spider spun its web in vain, because there were no insects for its web to catch. Insec ts couldn’t stay until there were plants for them to eat. So plants had to be the pioneer life on this new island.1. The main point of the passage is ____A____.A) how an island formedB) how an volcano broke outC) how plants were brought to the islandD) how plants and animals began to live on an island in the sea2. According to the passage, ____A____ made the island rise up in the sea.A) hot liquid rock from the undersea volcanoB) sand brought by the windC) rock from the nearest islandD) sea waves3. The word “dash” (in Para. 2) means ____D____.A) smash B) destroy C) perform D) rush4. Why couldn’t animals live on the island before plants?（D）A) Because it was too hot on the bare island.B) Because it rained too much.C) Because there was no water.D) Because they couldn’t find food.5. Which order of coming into being on the volcano-produced island is right?（D）A) Hot liquid rock, animals and plants.B) Soil, hot liquid rock and plants.C) Spiders, birds and plants.D) Soil, plants and animals.Passage 21 Some people argue that the pressure on international sportsmen and sportswomen kills the essence (真谛) of sport—the pursuit of personal excellence. Children kick a football around for fun. When they get older and play for local school teams, they become competitive but they still enjoy playing. The individual representing his country cannot afford to think about enjoying himself. He has to think only about winning. He is responsible for the entire nation's hopes, dreams and reputation.2 A good example is the football Word Cup. Football is the world’s most important sport. Winning the World Cup is perhaps the summit of international sporting success. Mention Argentina (阿根廷) to someone and the chances are that he’ll think of football. In a sense，winning the World Cup put Argentina on the map.3 Sports fans and supporters get quite unreasonable about the World Cup. People in England felt that their country was somehow important after they won in 1966. Last year thousands of Scots sold their cars, and even their houses, and spent all their money traveling to Argentina, where the finals were played.4 So, am I arguing that international competition kills the idea of sport? Certainly not! Do the Argentineans really believe that because eleven of their men proved the most skillful at football, their nation is in every way better than all others? Not really. But it's nice to know that you won and that in one way at least your country is the best.6. The main idea of the passage is _____C___.A) to tell us that football is the most important sport in the worldB) to compare Argentina with EnglandC) to explain the role of sportD) to tell us the fact only children can enjoy themselves in sports games7. The athlete representing his country only thinks about winning because _____D___.A) the games are too competitive B) he wants to make a lot of moneyC) he wants to enjoy himselfD) he fights for the nation’s hopes, dreams and reputation8. The underlined word “summit” in Paragraph 2 means ____A____.A) highest point B) mountain top C) example D) perfection9. Thousands of Scots sold their cars and houses, and went to Argentina, because _____B___.A) they wanted to have a tripB) they wanted to see the finals of the World CupC) they wanted to live thereD) they loved Argentina very much10. Which of the following statements is true?（A）A) The Argentinean football team proved the best one.B) International competition kills the idea of sport.C) Sports fans and supporters are crazy about the World Cup.D) The essence of sport is winning.Passage 31 The pine (松) tree is a special kind of tree. Some people call the pine tree a Christmas tree. This is because many people put pine trees in their homes at Christmas time.2 Pine trees are different from other trees because most other trees lose their leaves in the winter. Pine trees stay green all year long, even in the winter. Pine trees are also called evergreens because they are always green. Pine trees do not have soft leaves like other trees. They have hard, thin leaves. Pine trees also have pine cones. If you walk in a forest, you will see many pine cones on the ground. Inside the pine cones are seeds. When the seeds fall to the ground, a new tree starts to grow.3 Pine trees are useful for many reasons. The wood is used to make many things, such as tables, beds and boats. Many kinds of birds build their homes in pine trees. The seeds of pine trees are food for some small and big animals.4 If you walk in a forest of pine trees, the air has a wonderful smell. In winter, the white snow on the dark green trees looks very beautiful.11. Some people call the pine tree a Christmas tree because ___B___.A) pine trees are green at Christmas timeB) pine trees are put in people’s homes at Christmas timeC) the pine tree is a special kind of treeD) pine trees never lose their leaves in the winter12. According to the second paragraph, the underlined expression “pine cones” means ___C___.A) 松B) 松针C) 松果D) 松树13. Which is NOT the feature that makes pine trees different from other trees?（D）A) Pine trees never lose their leaves in the winter.B) Pines trees are always green.C) Pines trees have hard and thin leaves.D) Pines trees have many seeds.14. Which is NOT the reason why pines trees are useful?（D）A) Pine cones are food for animals.B) The wood is used to make many things.C) Many animals build their homes in pine trees.D) The white snow on the pine trees is very beautiful.15. The purpose of the passage is ___A___.A) to introduce the pine tree B) to praise the pine treeC) to encourage people to plant pine trees D) to tell us a story about a Christmas treePassage 41 (Business between the Middle East and the West has grown tremendously in the last twenty years. Cultural differences sometimes cause problems in carrying out business transactions. This article gives suggestions to Western businessmen and salesmen who do business in the Arab world. It is intended to help them understand polite customs and practices in the Middle East.)2 Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.3 The “conference visit” is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequent ly, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.4 “Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is vagueness in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.5 Patience is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time.6 Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to identify the decision-maker regarding your product or service immediately and get to know him on a friendly basis. Do your homework. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions.7 Familiarize yourself with the Moslem (穆斯林) and national holidays. Avoid a visit during Ramadan, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have a six-day workweek from Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s prohibition against alcoholic beverages. If you are not sure, wait for your host to suggest the proper thing to drink.8 When an Arab says yes, he may mean “maybe”. When he says maybe, he probably means “no”. You will seldom get a direct “no” from an Arab be cause it is considered impolite. Also, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “If God is willing.” On the other hand, “yes” does not necessarily mean “yes”. A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest.16. What is the main idea of this article?（D）A) The special expressing mode of Arabs.B) Arabs’ customs in the business field.C) Differences between Arab and Western manners.D) Suggestions on doing business with Arabs17. The word “vagueness” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced with ____B____.A) DifferenceB) UnclearnessC) DifficultyD) Distinction18. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?（C）A) Moslems do not eat pork and they all like drinking.B) A nod of an Arab definitely means an agreement.C) You may be interrupted by strangers when talking business.D) When an Arab says “inshallah”, he usually means “yes”.19. It is polite in Arab countries to ____B____.A) show displeasure at being interruptedB) prepare drinks for Arab business partnerC) make quick decisionsD) visit during Ramadan20. Which of the followings is NOT so important in Arab countries?（A）A) punctuality B) personal relationshipsC) politeness D) patienceV. Translation (15 points )Direction: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and phrases given in brackets.。