大一期末考试英语试题

精心整理大学英语（一）行政班级分级班级姓名学号I II III IV V 总分(请将答案写在答题卡上）得分PartⅠListening Comprehension (15%) 听力题（共15题,每题1分,共15分）Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of3 sections.Section ADirections:There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The question will be spoken only once.1. A. A testing system. B. A monitor system.C. A measuring system.D. A control system.2. A. Car prices. B. Car services.C. The company’s business.D. The company’s culture.3. A. It’s easy to do. B. It’s challenging.C. He can get a high pay.D. He did the same job before.4. A. She’ll meet a friend. B. She’ll take a flight.C. She’ll attend an interview at 5:00.D. She’ll see a doctor before 5:00.5. A. She will report the complaint to the manager.B. The manager refused to talk to the man.C. The manager was on a business trip.D. She will deal with the complaint.Section BDirections:There are 2 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.Conversation 16. A. Breakfast. B. Dinner.C. A 5 dollar gift card.D. Bus service to the airport.7. A. His member card. B. His driving license.C. His credit card.D. His passport.Conversation 28. A. The telephone is out of order.B. The line is busy.C. He is at a meeting.D. He won’t be back until next Monday.9. A. It has been canceled. B. It will arrive on time.C. It has been delayed.D. It will arrive ahead of schedule.10. A. Make an appointment with her.B. Talk with her about a new order.C. Send her an email about the shipment.D. Call her back when receiving the shipment.Section CDirections:You will hear a short passage. The passage is printedin the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. Thepassage will be read two times.Growing up can be hard 11 where crime is common. That isthe situation Marco Antonio Aguilar 12 when he started at Garfield High School in Los Angeles, California. The boy hated 13.He says he had the 14 , often missed classes and even got intoflights. 15 the teachers that I receiving, knowing that they did care about me, the school did really help me, Aguilar recalls.得分Part ⅡVocabulary and Structure (20%) 选择题和填空题（共20题,每题1分,共20分）Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices.16. I often ______ the cooking for my family, but recently I havebeen too busy to do it.A. will doB. doC. am doingD. had done17. Planning so far ahead _____ no sense -- so many things willhave changed b y next year.A. madeB. is makingC. makesD. has made18. It was strange _______ she left without saying a word.A. thatB. whatC. whyD. how19. I have two hobbies. One is fishing, ____ is cooking.A.anotherB. the otherC. elseD. other20. The man told me that by the end of the week he _______ awayfrom his hometown for 20 years.A. has beenB. will have beenC. is to beD. would have been21. No sooner _______ than they began to work.A. they had arrivedB. they would arriveC. had they arrivedD. would they arrive22. The American Red Cross is one of the volunteer organizations_______ purpose is to help the sick and the needy.A. itsB. thatC. whoD. whose23. It is the general manager who makes the _______decisions in business.A. beginningB. finishingC. firstD. final24. The manager showed the new employee _______ to find the supplies.A. whatB. whereC. thatD. which25. Nothing can prevent him _____ learning Chinese painting.A. fromB. byC. outD. inSection BDirections:There are 10 incomplete statements here. You shouldfill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in thebrackets.26. I like Chinese food very much. It is ________ ( difference/different) from America.27. Miller is a(n) ______(/dishonest/honest) person, and we don’t trust him.28. I am _______(interest/interested) in this movie. I want towatch it again.29. Don’t open the window, and keep it ______(close/closed)please.30. Tom had just attended his son’s _______ (graduation/graduate) in Harvard University.31. I feel like _______ (go/going) to Europe for a visit next summer vacation.32. _______ (Personal/Personally), I think he is a very nice partner,though you may not agree.33. Please show me the photos _______ (take/taken) in Tibet.34. It is easy _______ (say/to say) things, but it’s hard to do them.35. Many people find telephone interviews______ (difficult/moredifficult) than face-to-face interviews.得分Part ⅢReading Comprehension (35%)阅读理解题（共20题, 36-45每题2分46-60每题1分，共35分）Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the task as you are instructed.Task 1Hank Viscardi was born without legs. He had not legs butstumps (残肢) that could be fitted with a kind of special boots. People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at himand called him “Ape Man”(猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good andhe needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of theusual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way though college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in oneof the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been movingaround on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even thestumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon haveto use a wheelchair.Hank felt himself get cold all over. However, the doctor saidthere was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs (假肢). Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror. For the first time he saw himself as hehas always wanted to be - a full five feet eight inches tall. By thistime he was already 26 years old.Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room, and marched back again. Therewere times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himselfup and went back to the endless marching. He went out on thestreet. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boatand learned to sail it.When World War II came, he talked the Red Crossing into giving him a job. He took the regular training. He marched anddrilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless.This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.36. Children laughed at Hank and called him “Ape Man”because _______.A. he didn’t talk to themB. he kept away from themC. his arms touched the ground when he movedD. he couldn’t use his arms37.It can be inferred from the story five feet eight inches tall is________.A. an average height for a fully grown personB. too tall for an average personC. too short for an average personD. None of the above38.The sentence “he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job” implies that the Red Cross _______.A. was only glad to give him a jobB. gave him a job because he was a good soldierC. gave him a job after he talked to someone he knewD. was not willing to give him a job at first39. When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers,he ____.A. did everything the other soldiers didB. did most of the things the other soldiers didC. did some of the things the other soldiers didD. took some special training40. The writer suggests that Hank Viscardi _________.A. had no friendsB. never saw himself as different from othersC. was very shyD. was too proud to accept help from othersTask 2In the United States, when a person becomes rich, he wantspeople to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, hewants people to think that he is. That is what “keeping up with the Joneses” is about. It is the story of someone who tried to lookas rich as his neighbors.The expression was first used in 1913 by a young Americancalled Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He beganearning $125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of money inthose days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighborhood outside New York City. When he saw thatrich people rode horses, Momand went horse-riding everyday. When he saw that rich people had servants, Momand and his wifealso hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbors.It was like a race, but one could never finish this race becauseone was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momandand his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way oflife. They moved back to an apartment in New York City.Momand looked around him and noticed that many people dothings just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbors. Hesaw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it “Keeping up with the Joneses”because “Jones”is a very common name in the Untie States. “Keep up with the Joneses”came to mean keeping up with the rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momand’s series appeared indifferent newspapers across the country for over 28 years.People never seem to get tried of keeping up with the Joneses.And there are “Joneses”in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because nomatter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.41. Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they_____.A. want to be as rich as their neighborsB. want others to know or to think that they are richC. don’t want others to know they are richD. want to be happy42. It can be inferred from the story that rich people like to _____.A. live outside New York CityB. live in New York CityC. live in apartmentsD. have many neighbors43. The underlined word “neighborhood”in Para.2 means ________.A. a person who lives near anotherB. people living in an areaC. an area near the place referred toD. an area in another town or city44. Arthur Momand used the name “Jones”in his series of short stories because “Jones” is __________.A. an important nameB. a popular name in the United StatesC. his neighbor’s nameD. not a good name45. According to the writer, it is _____ to keep up with the Joneses.A. correctB. interestingC. impossibleD. goodTask 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you arerequired to complete the outline below it. You should write youranswers (in no more than 3 words) briefly.Freezing can keep food fresh and safe to eat. Freezing lowersthe food temperature below zero degree Celsius(摄氏). The simplest way to prepare fruits is to cut them up and place them ina container inside the freezer, in some cases it is better to permitthe fruit to freeze before putting it in the container. This will keepit from sticking to the container. This is called the “dry pack”method. The second way is the “wet pack” method. The fruit is prepared along with some of its liquid or juice. You can add somesugar to fruits that are naturally juicy. The sugar sweetens thefruit and brings out its natural juice. Once foods have been unfrozen, they should not be frozen again. There is a danger offood poisoning if food is frozen more than once.Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of airport terms. After reading it, you are requiredto find the Chinese equivalents in the tablebelow. A —k nowledge workB —overall job growth rateC —corporate strategyD —outsourceE —cloud computingF —construction of senior communitiesG —assisted – living facilitiesApproaches to food preservationAdvantages of freezing: 1. keep food 46 to eat 2. lower the food temperatureH—by some countsI—clean – energy projectsJ—capping carbon emissionK—Earth shipL—Heating controlExample: (K) 地球之船(L) 暖气控制51. ( ) 限制碳排放52.（）清洁能源项目53. ( ) 在某种意义上54.（）生活辅助设施55. ( ) 老年社区建设56.（）云集计算57. ( ) 服务外包58.（）企业发展战略59. ( ) 总的工作增长率60.（）知识型工作得分Part ⅣTranslation (15%) 翻译题（共5题,每题3分,共15分）Directions:Translate the following sentences into Chinese.61. He cuts through a forest to get to school.62. Science has brought about many changes in our lives.63. The members agree to modify the policy of recruiting newmembers.64. Most of the big cities in the world suffer from traffic jam.65. Millions of people in Africa every year struggle for food.得分Part ⅤWriting (15%) 写作题（共1题,每题15分，共15分）Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.You are required to write a letter according to the instructions given in Chinese below.假设你是李浩，昨天下午你的朋友李铭来北京出差，并来看望你。

第一学期期末考试高一英语试题本试卷分四部分,共10页，满分150分。

考试时间120分钟第一卷（120分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分)第一节听力理解(4段共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听下面一段对话，回答第1～2题。

1。

Where does the talk probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a classroom。

C. In an office.2. How will the man pay his fees?A。

By cash。

B。

By credit card。

C. By cheque.听下面一段对话，回答第3~4题.3. How does the girl say she is feeling？A. Tired. B。

Hungry. C. Feverish.4。

What is the doctor’s opinion?A. He believes she’s serious ly ill.B。

He has not seen an illness like this before。

C。

He thinks she is nervous about the exams。

听下面一段独白,回答第5～7题。

5. What is the talk mainly about?A。

Moving to a new city. B。

Making friends with others。

C。

Asking for advice.6。

Who suggests that the speaker should smile a lot？A。

Julie. B。

Her brother. C。

Her parents.7. What does the speaker plan to do？A。

大一英语期末考试试题内含答案Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words given in the brackets.1.Thank you very much for your ____ advice. I followed it and succeeded at last. (value)2. His business has ____ rapidly since his brother came to help. (development)3. After a two-day discussion, we finally found a ____ to the difficult problem. (solve)4. Prices ____ high for quite a while .People began to complain about it. (remaining)5. I don’t think it ____ to finish all t he work today. We can go on with it tomorrow.(necessity)6. It is obviously not ____ to leave a 3-year-old boy alone at home. (properly)7. The tourists saw a beautiful ____ when they climbed onto the top of the mountain.(scene)8. Traveling in the desert is a challenging ____ to most people. ( inexperience)9. ____, I don’t think it poss ible to finish the task in two days. (person)10. The government must make sure that the economy is developedin the right ____.(direct) ? Vocabulary and Structure Directions: Choose the best one from the four choices to complete the sentence.11. The temperature ____ throughout the day in that part of the country. A. very B. remains C. differs D. varies12. The game is full of violence and will certainly have a bad____ on young players.A. meaningB. painC. lossD. influence13. The warm-hearted elderly lady downstairs is always ____ to help others.A. realB. readyC. practicalD. polite14. The question is ____ difficult in the exam today. Don’t you think so?A. thereforeB. sinceC. ratherD. otherwise15. She used to live in a lovely ____ building near the sea.A. 3-storyB. 3-storiesC. 3-classedD. 3-classes16. There are different ____ of transport in big cities for you to choose when you go out.A. meansB. meanC. meaningsD. meaning17. They did not take a rest until the job was ____ finished.A. straightlyB. speciallyC. completelyD. fairly18. The bookstore owner ____ the old magazines with a new ones to attract more readers.A. requiredB. reviewedC. repeatedD. replaced19. Would you like to buy the book? It is ____ reading.A. worthyB. firmC. furtherD. worth20. She wears sunglasses to ____ her eyes from the sunshine in summer.A. prepareB. produceC. protectD. provide。

大学英语期末考试试题及答案一、选择题（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1. The book you recommended is ________ interesting.A. veryB. moreC. mostD. much答案：A2. If he ________ here, he would help you with the work.A. wasB. wereC. isD. are答案：B3. The teacher asked the students to stop ________ and listen to him.A. talkingB. to talkC. talkedD. talk答案：A4. The movie "Avatar" is said to be the most expensive film ever made, ________ it cost over 200 million dollars.A. becauseB. thoughC. unlessD. if答案：A5. I don't mind ________ you are late, but please let me know in advance.A. even ifB. what ifC. as ifD. unless答案：B6. The Internet has brought about many changes in our lives, ________ the way we communicate with each other.A. to changeB. changingC. changedD. have changed答案：B7. He is the only one of the students who ________ been to the UK.A. haveB. hasC. isD. are答案：B8. The company is planning to ________ a new policy to improve the working environment.A. implementB. performC. installD. execute答案：A9. It's important to keep a balance between work and leisure, ________ your mental and physical health.A. promotingB. to promoteC. promoteD. having promoted答案：B10. The new shopping mall is expected to ________ next month.A. be openedB. openC. be openingD. to open答案：D11. After the long journey, they were too tired to even________ their names.A. speakB. spokeC. speakingD. spoken答案：A12. The book is worth ________ because it offers valuable insights into the subject.A. readingB. to readC. readD. being read答案：A13. The athlete broke the world record without ________ any drugs.A. to takeB. takingC. takenD. take答案：B14. It's not a good idea to ________ yourself with too much work; you need to relax sometimes.A. fillingB. fillC. to fillD. filled答案：B15. The museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, and it ________ every Monday.A. closesB. is closedC. closingD. close答案：B16. The teacher gave us a list of books, most of ________ were about history.A. themB. thoseC. whichD. these答案：C17. I can't find my keys anywhere. I ________ them at home.A. must leaveB. might have leftC. should have leftD. could have left答案：B18. The new regulations will come into ________ on the first day of next month.A. effectB. affectC. efficientD. effort答案：A19. The ________ of the meeting has not been decided yet.A. dateB. placeC. timeD. agenda答案：A20. The ________ of the story is that good always triumphs over evil.A. moralB. plotC. characterD. setting答案：A二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

大一英语期末考试试题Part I: Listening Comprehension (20 points)Section A: Short Conversations1. What does the man suggest they do this weekend?A) Go to the beach.B) Visit a museum.C) Stay at home.2. Why is the woman upset?A) She lost her wallet.B) She missed the bus.C) She failed an exam.[Include 8 more similar questions]Section B: Long ConversationsListen to the conversation and answer the following questions.3. What is the main topic of the conversation?4. Why does the man think the woman should not quit her job?5. What is the woman's plan for the summer?[Include 1 more conversation with 2 questions]Section C: Passages6. What is the main idea of the passage?7. According to the passage, what are the benefits oflearning a second language?[Include 2 more passages with 3 questions each]Part II: Reading Comprehension (30 points)Passage 1[Insert a short passage about a current event or an interesting topic]8-11. [Create 4 questions related to the passage]Passage 2[Insert a narrative passage about a personal experience]12-15. [Create 4 questions related to the passage]Passage 3[Insert a descriptive passage about a place or a historical event]16-19. [Create 4 questions related to the passage]Part III: Vocabulary and Grammar (20 points)Section A: Vocabulary20-25. [Include 6 fill-in-the-blank questions with vocabulary words]Section B: Grammar26-35. [Include 10 multiple-choice questions testing grammar rules]Part IV: Cloze Test (15 points)[Insert a cloze test passage with 10 blanks]36-45. [Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word]Part V: Writing (15 points)46. Write an essay of about 200 words on the topic "The Importance of Learning English in the Globalized World."End of Test。

精心整理大学英语（一）行政班级分级班级姓名学号I II III IV V总分( 请将答案写在答题卡上）得分Part ⅠListening Comprehension (15%) 听力题（共15题, 每题 1 分, 共 15 分）Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of3sections.Section ADirections:There are 5 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The question will be spoken only once.1. A. A testing system. B. A monitor system.C. A measuring system.D. A control system.2. A. Car prices. B. Car services.C. The company’s business.D. The company’s culture.3. A. It ’s easy to do. B. It ’ s challenging.C. He can get a high pay.D. He did the same job before.4. A. She ’ll meet a friend. B. She ’ ll take a flight.C. She ’ll attend an interview at 5:00.D. She ’ ll see a doctor before 5:00.5.A. She will report the complaint to the manager.B.The manager refused to talk to the man.C.The manager was on a business trip.D.She will deal with the complaint.Section BDirections:There are 2 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue,there are some recorded questions.Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.Conversation 16. A. Breakfast. B. Dinner.C. A 5 dollar gift card.D. Bus service to the airport.7. A. His member card. B. His driving license.C. His credit card.D. His passport.8. A. The telephone is out of order.B.The line is busy.C.He is at a meeting.D.He won ’t be back until next Monday.9. A. It has been canceled. B. It will arrive on time.C. It has been delayed.D. It will arrive ahead of schedule.10.A. Make an appointment with her. B.Talk with her about a new order.C. Send her an email about the shipment.D. Call her back when receiving the shipment.Section CDirections: You will hear a short passage. The passage is printedin the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. Thepassage will be read two times.Growing up can be hard 11 where crime is common. That isthe situation Marco Antonio Aguilar 12 when he started at Garfield High School in Los Angeles, California. The boy hated 13.He says he had the 14 , often missed classes and even got intoflights. 15 the teachers that I receiving, knowing that they did care about me, the school did really help me, Aguilar recalls.得分Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure (20%) 选择题和填空题（共 20 题, 每题 1 分, 共 20 分）Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections:In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices.16.I often ______ the cooking for my family, but recently Ihave been too busy to do it.A. will doB. doC. am doingD. had done17. Planning so far ahead _____ no sense -- so many things willhave changed b y next year.A. madeB. is makingC. makesD. has made18. It was strange _______ she left without saying a word.A. thatB. whatC. whyD. how19. I have two hobbies. One is fishing, ____ is cooking.A.anotherB. the otherC. elseD. other20. The man told me that by the end of the week he _______ awayfrom his hometown for 20 years.A. has beenB. will have beenC. is to beD. would have been21. No sooner _______ than they began to work.A. they had arrivedB. they would arriveC. had they arrivedD. would they arrive22.The American Red Cross is one of the volunteer organizations_______ purpose is to help the sick and the needy.A. itsB. thatC. whoD. whose23.It is the general manager who makes the _______decisionsin business.A. beginningB. finishingC. firstD. final24. The manager showed the new employee _______to find the supplies.A. whatB. whereC. thatD. which25. Nothing can prevent him _____ learning Chinese painting.A. fromB. byC. outD. inSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You shouldfill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in thebrackets.26.I like Chinese food very much. It is ________ ( difference/different) from America.27. Miller is a(n) ______(/dishonest/honest)person, and we don ’t trust him.28. I am _______(interest/interested)in this movie. I want towatch it again.29.Don ’t open the window, and keep it ______(close/closed) please.30.Tom had just attended his son ’s _______ (graduation/graduate) in Harvard University.31.I feel like _______ (go/going) to Europe for a visit nextsummer vacation.32._______ (Personal/Personally), I think he is a very nice partner,though you may not agree.33.Please show me the photos _______ (take/taken) in Tibet.34. It is easy _______ (say/to say) things, but it ’s hard to do them.35.Many people find telephone interviews______(difficult/more difficult) than face-to-face interviews.得分Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (35%) 阅读理解题（共 20 题, 36-45 每题 2 分 46-60 每题 1 分，共 35 分）Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the task as you are instructed.Task 1Hank Viscardi was born without legs. He had not legs butstumps (残肢 ) that could be fitted with a kind of special boots. People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at himand called him“Ape Man”(猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good andhe needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of theusual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way though college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in oneof the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been movingaround on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even thestumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon haveto use a wheelchair.Hank felt himself get cold all over. However, the doctor saidthere was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs ( Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when stood up before the mirror. For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be - a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.假肢 ). HankHank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room, and marched back again. Therewere times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himselfup and went back to the endless marching. He went out on thestreet. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boatand learned to sail it.When World War II came, he talked the Red Crossing into giving him a job. He took the regular training. He marched anddrilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless.This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.36. Children laughed at Hank and called him“Ape Man ”because _______.A. he didn’t talk to themB. he kept away from themC. his arms touched the ground when he movedD. he couldn’ t use his arms37.It can be inferred from the story five feet eight inches tall is________.A.an average height for a fully grown personB.too tall for an average personC.too short for an average personD.None of the above38.The sentence “ he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job ” implies that the Red Cross _______.39.When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers,he ____.A.did everything the other soldiers didB. did most of the things the other soldiers didC. did some of the things the other soldiers didD. took some special training40.The writer suggests that Hank Viscardi _________.A.had no friendsB.never saw himself as different from othersC.was very shyD.was too proud to accept help from othersTask 2In the United States, when a person becomes rich, he wants people to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, hewants people to think that he is. That is what“keeping up with the Joneses” is about. It is the story of someone who tried to lookas rich as his neighbors.The expression was first used in 1913 by a young Americancalled Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He beganearning $125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of money inthose days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighborhood outside New York City. When he saw thatrich people rode horses, Momand went horse-riding everyday. When he saw that rich people had servants, Momand and his wifealso hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbors.It was like a race, but one could never finish this race becauseone was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momandand his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way oflife. They moved back to an apartment in New York City.Momand looked around him and noticed that many people dothings just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbors. Hesaw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it “Keeping up with the Joneses ” because “ Jones” is a very common name in the Untie States. Keep up“with the Joneses ” came to mean keeping up with the rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momand’s series appeared indifferent newspapers across the country for over 28 years.People never seem to get tried of keeping up with the Joneses.And there are “Joneses ” in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because nomatter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.41.Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they_____.A.want to be as rich as their neighborsB.want others to know or to think that they are richC.don ’ t want others to know they are richD.want to be happy42.It can be inferred from the story that rich people like to _____.A.live outside New York CityB.live in New York CityC. live in apartmentsD. have many neighbors43. The underlined word“ neighborhood” in Para.2means________.A. a person who lives near anotherB. people living in an areaC. an area near the place referred toD. an area in another town or city44. Arthur Momand used the name“Jones” in his series ofshort stories because“Jones” is __________.A. an important nameB. a popular name in the United StatesC. his neighbor’s nameD. not a good name45. According to the writer, it is _____ to keep up with theJoneses.A.correctB.interestingC.impossibleD.goodTask 3Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you arerequired to complete the outline below it. You should write youranswers (in no more than 3 words)briefly.Freezing can keep food fresh and safe to eat. Freezing lowers).The the food temperature below zero degree Celsius( 摄氏 simplestway to prepare fruits is to cut them up and place them in a containerinside the freezer, in some cases it is better to permit the fruit tofreeze before putting it in the container. This will keepit from sticking to the container. This is called the “ dry pack ”method. The second way is the“ wet pack” method . The fruit is prepared along with some of its liquid or juice. You can add somesugar to fruits that are naturally juicy. The sugar sweetens thefruit and brings out its natural juice. Once foods have been unfrozen, they should not be frozen again. There is a danger offood poisoning if food is frozen more than once.Approaches to food preservationTask 4Advantages of freezing: 1. keep food46 to eat Directions: The following is a list of airport terms. After reading it,2. lower the food temperatureyou are required to find the Chinese equivalents in the table below.A— k nowledge workB —overall job growth rateC—corporate strategyD —outsourceE —cloud computingF— construction of senior communitiesG—assisted–living facilitiesH —by some countsI — clean–energy projectsJ — capping carbon emissionK —Earth shipL — Heating controlExample: (K)地球之船(L) 暖气控制51. () 限制碳排放52. （）清洁能源项目53. () 在某种意义上54. （）生活辅助设施55. () 老年社区建设56. （）云集计算57. () 服务外包58. （）企业发展战略59. () 总的工作增长率60. （）知识型工作得分Part Ⅳ Translation (15%) 翻译题（共 5 题, 每题 3 分 , 共 15 分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese.61.He cuts through a forest to get to school.62.Science has brought about many changes in our lives.63. The members agree to modify the policy of recruiting newmembers.64.Most of the big cities in the world suffer from traffic jam.lions of people in Africa every year struggle for food.得分Part Ⅴ Writing (15%) 写作题（共 1 题, 每题 15 分，共15 分）Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.You are required to write a letter according to the instructions given in Chinese below.假设你是李浩，昨天下午你的朋友李铭来北京出差，并来看望你。

大学英语期末考试试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）A) 对话理解（每题2分，共10分）1. What does the man mean by saying, "It's raining cats and dogs"?a) It's a heavy rain.b) He's very busy.c) He's worried about his pets.2. Why is the woman going to the library?a) To return some books.b) To borrow a novel.c) To study for an exam.3. What is the man's opinion about the new restaurant?a) The food is too expensive.b) The service is excellent.c) The atmosphere is too noisy.4. What does the woman suggest they should do next?a) Continue with their work.b) Take a short break.c) Go out for a walk.5. How does the man feel about his recent job interview?a) He is confident about getting the job.b) He is unsure about the outcome.c) He is disappointed with his performance.B) 短文理解（每题2分，共10分）Listen to the short passage and answer the following questions.6. What is the main topic of the lecture?a) The impact of social media on society.b) The benefits of regular exercise.c) The history of space exploration.7. According to the speaker, what is the most significanteffect of social media?a) It helps people stay connected.b) It can lead to feelings of isolation.c) It has transformed the way businesses operate.8. What does the speaker suggest as a solution to the problem?a) Reducing the time spent on social media.b) Encouraging more face-to-face interactions.c) Using social media more responsibly.9. What is an example given to illustrate the point?a) A study showing the negative effects of social media.b) A personal anecdote about the benefits of exercise.c) A historical account of a space mission.10. What is the conclusion of the lecture?a) Social media should be avoided.b) A balanced approach to social media is necessary.c) The future of social media is uncertain.二、阅读理解（共30分）A) 选择题（每题3分，共15分）Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.Passage 1: The Importance of Biodiversity11. What is the primary reason for protecting biodiversity?a) To maintain the balance of ecosystems.b) To provide resources for human use.c) To preserve habitats for endangered species.12. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?a) It supports a variety of life forms.b) It contributes to the food supply.c) It helps in climate regulation.13. What is one of the major threats to biodiversity?a) Climate change.b) Urbanization.c) Overpopulation.14. What does the author suggest as a way to protect biodiversity?a) Implementing stricter laws.b) Encouraging sustainable practices.c) Increasing public awareness.15. What is the main purpose of the passage?a) To inform readers about the importance of biodiversity.b) To argue for the need for stronger environmental policies.c) To discuss the economic value of biodiversity.B) 简答题（每题3分，共15分）Read the following passage and answer the questions in your own words.Passage 2: The Role of Technology in Education16. How has technology changed the way students learn?_________________________________________________________________________17. What are some potential drawbacks of relying too much on technology in education?_________________________________________________________________________18. How can teachers use technology to enhance the learning experience?_________________________________________________________________________19. What is the author's view on the balance between traditional and technological methods in education?_____________________________________________________________ ____________20. What conclusion does the author draw about the future of education technology?_____________________________________________________________ ____________三、词汇与语法（共20分）A) 词汇题（每题2分，共10分）21. The opposite of "humble" is:a) Arrogantb) Modestc) Generous22. The word that best completes the sentence "She was so______ by the news that she couldn't sleep." is:a) Amusedb) Disappointedc) Distraught23. Which of the following is a synonym for "catalyst"?a) Obstacleb) Incentivec) Hindrance。

大一期末b级英语考试试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 听下面一段对话，回答第1题。

(对话内容)A: Did you finish your homework?B: Yes, I did it last night.答案：A2. 听下面一段对话，回答第2题。

(对话内容)A: What time does the movie start?B: It starts at 7:00 PM.答案：B二、阅读理解（共30分）阅读以下短文，回答第3至第5题。

短文内容：(短文内容)3. 根据短文内容，以下哪项是正确的？A. The author likes to travel.B. The author dislikes reading.C. The author prefers watching movies.答案：A4. 短文中提到的主要活动是什么？A. CookingB. TravelingC. Shopping答案：B5. 作者对这项活动的态度是怎样的？A. PositiveB. NegativeC. Neutral答案：A三、词汇与语法（共20分）6. 将下列单词填入句子中，使其意思完整。

(单词列表)A. importantB. becauseC. finallyD. successful句子：(句子)答案：C7. 选择正确的语法结构填空。

(句子)A. I am going to the park.B. I went to the park.C. I will go to the park.答案：A四、翻译（共30分）8. 将下列句子从英语翻译成中文。

(句子)答案：(翻译)9. 将下列句子从中文翻译成英语。

(句子)答案：(翻译)五、写作（共50分）10. 写一篇不少于150词的短文，描述你最喜欢的季节以及原因。

答案：(短文内容)注意：所有答案需清晰、准确，并按照题目序号依次排列。

2023-2024学年第一学期期末试卷1、When tension ________ in a relationship between two people, a frequent way of dealing with this is to send messages through a third person.A．arouses B．arises C．rises D．raises2、Since many former drug abusers have psychological problems, they often need supportgroups _________ they can talk about their struggles and find new ways to manage in theworld.A．which B．whatC．where D．when3、I broke my relationship with Peter because he always found _______ with me.A．error B．failureC．mistake D．fault4、—Jack has been out of consciousness since the accident.Will he come to himself，doctor?—It’s going to be tough but we anticipate that he will .A．put through B．pull throughC．put over D．pull over5、Please don’t make so loud noise．The news of the volcanic eruption in Indonesia ____andI want to listen．A．is broadcast B．is being broadcastC．has been broadcast D．had been broadcast6、Don’t leave the water ______while you brush your teeth.A．racing B．rushingC．running D．rolling7、She runs on average about 15 miles a day every day, ______ the circumstances. A．whatever B．wherever C．whichever D．however8、—The terrible accident is under investigation.—Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.A．might have saved B．must have saved C．should have saved D．could have saved 9、Upon entering a “new era”, what we now face is the _______ between unbalanced and inadequate deve lopment and the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life. A．administration B．violation C．contradiction D．presentation10、The government is to _____ the technologies to the full in the structural transformation of the economy.A．adapt B．exposeC．exploit D．attach第二部分阅读理解（满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

大学的英语期末考试卷子大学英语期末考试试卷一、听力理解（共20分）Section A（共5题，每题1分）1. What is the man's major in university?A) EconomicsB) EngineeringC) LiteratureD) Computer Science2. When is the woman's appointment with the professor?A) 10:00 AMB) 11:00 AMC) 2:00 PMD) 3:00 PM3. Why does the man suggest going to the library?A) To borrow a book.B) To find a quiet place to study.C) To meet a friend.D) To attend a lecture.4. What does the woman mean by "pushing the envelope"?A) To send a letter.B) To take risks.C) To write a report.D) To open a package.5. What is the most likely relationship between the speakers?A) Classmates.B) Teacher and student.C) Friends.D) Co-workers.Section B（共5题，每题2分）6-10. [听力材料，包含对话或短文，根据材料回答相关问题。

]二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1（共5题，每题2分）根据所给文章，回答以下问题：11-15. [根据文章内容，选择或回答相关问题。

]Passage 2（共5题，每题2分）16-20. [根据文章内容，选择或回答相关问题。