大学英语预备级2复习纲要二.doc

201209学期大学英语预备级2复习纲要二Part I. Vocabulary and Grammar Directions: For each of the following 10 incomplete sentences, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. 1. I walked up to the top of the hill with my friend_we enjoyed a splendid view of the lakeA. which B. where C. who D. that2.His first novel_good reviews since it came out last month.A. receives B. is receiving C. will receive D. has received3. As is know to all, _Peoples Republic of China is_Biggest developing country in the world. A. the; 不填 B. 不填；the C. the；the D. 不填；不填4. Claire had luggage_an hour before her plane left.A. check B. checking C. to check D. checked5. Id like to start my own business thats _Id do if I had the money.A. why B. when C. which D. what6. -Shall we visit World Expo in Shanghai this summer vacation? -_.A. Its your ideaB. I dont care C. Good ideaD. Thats your decision7. Not only I but also Lilei and Han Meimei _tired of so much homework everyday.A. am B. is C. are D. be8. _many times, he finally managed to settle the problem.A. Tried B. Trying C. Having been tried D. Having tried9. The price of the pork has risen from 8 Yuan to 12 Yuan. This means it has risen_50 percent. A. with B. at C. to D. by10. _didnt attend the lecture yesterday wont be given full marks.A. Anyone B. Who C. Whoever D. The personPart II. Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 3 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.Passage 1The house was quiet at 5 A. m. and Tims mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. Hed dreamt of the cave last night? The purring (轻微颤动声) of the freezer had been the sea . Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. Hed eat after hed been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea. He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches, shed want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table. Gone to Michaels Back tonight the sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasnt up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet. The sand hills still breathed heat from yesterdays sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves. The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched (延伸) across the sea . The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world. Over the first rocks, along to the point. Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky. He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He neednt go in all the way 11. “He settled for some biscuits ” (in Paragraph 3) means that Tim_. A. had to leave the biscuits on the table . B. liked biscuits better than sandwiches C. had to take biscuits instead of sandwiches D. could only find some biscuits in the kitchen 12. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story? _A. The sea looked like a piece of gold.B. Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived. C. Tim was the only person on the beach.D. The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.13. In the story, Tims mood changed from_.A. loneliness to craziness B. anxiousness to excitement C. helplessness to happiness D. eagerness to nervousnessPassage 2Are you happy? Do you remember a time when you were happy? Are you seeking happiness today? Many have sought a variety of sources for their feeling of happiness. Some have put their heart and efforts into their work. Too many turned to drugs and alcohol. Meanwhile, untold numbers have looked for it in the possession of expensive cars, exotic（异国的）vacation homes and other popular “toys”. Most of their efforts have a root in one common fact: people are looking for a lasting source of happiness. Unfortunately, I believe that happiness escapes from many people because they misunderstand the journey of finding it. I have heard many people say that, “Ill be happy when I get my new promotion,” or “Ill be happy when I lose that extra 20 pounds.” It is dangerous because it accepts that happiness is a “response” to having, being or doing something. In life, we all experience response. Today, some people think that an expensive car is stimulus. Happiness is a response. A great paying job is stimulus. Happiness is a response. This belief leaves us thinking and feeling: “Ill be happy when.” It has been my finding that actually the opposite is true. I believe that happiness is a stimulus and response is what life brings to those who are truly happy. When we are happy, we tend to have more success in our work. When we are happy, we more naturally take better care of our bodies and enjoy good health. Happiness is not a response but a stimulus. Happiness is a conscious choice we make in daily life. For unknown reasons to me, many choose to be upset and angry most of the time. Happiness is not something that happens to us after we get something we want we usually get things we want after we choose to be happy.14. From the second paragraph, we know too many people_.A. they are not happy when they work hard B. they are not happy when they drink or take drugsC. they are happy when they possess their own expensive carsD. they all desire exotic vacation homes15. In the authors opinion, which of the following is the most important if you want to behappy?_ A. Losing weight B. An expensive car C. Success in work D. Feeling happy16. Which of the following is right according to the author? _A. If you want to get what you want, you first choose to be happy.B. We should try to get more and then well be happy.C. Most people today are happy.D. Work is a necessary part in our daily life.17. From the viewpoint of the author, happiness is_.A. based on our needs B. unconditional C. out of reach D. limitedPassage 3“Dad! He took a book without paying!” I yelled. My father looked surprised. Before the boy could say anything, his mother grabbed his arm and shook it. “Is it true? You stole? Tell me!”Everyone was quiet. The boy began to cry, and he nodded his head. He pulled out the comic book （漫画书） from under his shirt. “Oh, Mr. Kim. I am sorry! My Ted made a big mistake!” Mrs. Diaz told my father. She tried to take the comic book, but Ted wouldnt let go. “Its OK. He can keep it,” my father said with a smile. “Oh no,” Mrs. Diaz said. “Let me pay right now ” She dug in her purse. “How much?”“Three seventy-five. ”Mrs. Diazs eyes widened, and she dug deeper. I saw her mouth make a small line. “Three seventy-five?” she asked. “Its OK. You can pay later,” my father said. “No,” Mrs. Diaz said. She kept looking in her purse. “I have money here. ”I felt bad for yelling, for I realized that Ted had tried to steal the comic book because he didnt have the money. Maybe the boy could have a job, I thought. I had an idea. “What if he worked with me?” I asked. They turned to me. I said, “He can work with me to pay for the comic book. ”“Good,” my father said smiling at me. Mrs. Diaz nodded. She turned to her son, “You hear? You will work and buy the comic book!”“Yes, Mama,” Ted said, hanging his head. As they left, Ted looked back, and though he still seemed sad, he stuck out （伸出） his tongue at me. Ted has been working here for two weeks. He has paid for the comic book, but my father says he is such a good worker that he can work with me as long as he wants. We are friends now. 18. Where did the story most probably take place? _ A. In a classroom. B. In a supermarket. C. At a bookstore. D. At a library. 19. By saying “but Ted wouldnt let go” in Paragraph 4, the author means Ted_.A. took the book by mistake B. wanted to keep the bookC. didnt want to go home D. didnt think he was wrong20. From the underlined sentences in the eighth paragraph, we may infer that Mrs. Diaz_.A. didnt think her son stole the book B. had been out of work for a long timeC. forgot to take money with her that day D. couldnt afford to pay for the bookPart III. Translate English into Chinese. Directions: For this part, you are required to translate English into Chinese. As a young girl growing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2011, when my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday