新标准大学英语综合教程4unittest7.docx

Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.1. I find jazz music _ to rock and roll. a. prefer b. refer c. preferable d. referee 2. The city was closed off because of the _, with people fighting in the streets and breaking into stores. a. disagreement b. riot c. complaint d. harmony 3. Ballet dancers are characterized by their _ movements. a. grace b. disgrace c. disgraceful d. graceful 4. In my opinion, the mayor should have quit months ago; hes completely _ and corrupt. a. moral b. ethical c. immoral d. sincere 5. Sara and Beth are _ twin sisters, so its easy to confuse them. a. identical b. similar c. matching d. double 6. His _ career goal is to become president of the university. a. preliminary b. ultimate c. critical d. central 7. If the moon were _, I think we would have sent colonists there years ago. a. habit b. habitat c. habitation d. habitable 8. Nothing can prepare you for the _ size of the Great Wall of China. a. immense b. immerse c. eminent d. imminent 9. Use a _ cloth to clean the rust from the old metal. a. course b. cores c. curse d. coarse 10. Look aroundeverything you see is within the kings _. a. birthright b. homeland c. domain d. headquarters 11. We hired a contractor to come _ a new air conditioning system after our old one broke. a. install b. inspect c. increase d. interact 12. Life _ in almost every country has increased during the past fifty years. a. expectant b. expense c. expectancy d. expensive 13. After running a marathon, William was very dizzy and felt like he might _. a. howl b. furnish c. faint d. gurgle 14. The toy came in several pieces which we needed to _ together. a. dissemble b. resemble c. ensemble d. assemble 15. I can excuse the occasional mistake, but I have no patience for _ errors. a. accidental b. deliberate c. accurate d. infrequent 16. The government has declared war on acts of _ that threaten the safety of its citizens. a. terrorism b. terrorist c. terrorize d. territory 17. After years of ridicule, I have come to _ my parents for giving me such a bizarre name. a. appreciate b. resent c. understand d. offend 18. It takes a long time to learn how to _ Professor Blacks interminable lectures. a. ensnare b. ensue c. endear d. endure 19. _, I didnt think he would be able to finish on time. a. Frankly b. Leisurely c. Heavenly d. Ironically 20. The human body begins to _ very rapidly after death. a. defray b. dismay c. decay d. delay Section B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.21. Unfortunately, far too many students simply switch and dont pay attention in class. Your answer Correct answer off off 22. My sister has a strong hatred rock and roll music. Your answer Correct answer of of 23. Before they can widen the road, they need to dig that stretch of highway. Your answer Correct answer up up 24. We are, this respect, very similar people. Your answer Correct answer in in 25. As an author, I aspire write a worldwide bestseller. Your answer Correct answer to to 26. With the storm approaching, we had no choice but hunker and hope for the best. Your answer Correct answer down down 27. It was hard, but I learned to live his snoring at night. Your answer Correct answer with with 28. The community a whole doesnt agree with the new development plan. Your answer Correct answer as as 29. A leader must learn to stand and look at the big picture. Your answer Correct answer back back 30. The earthquake triggered landslides that tragically swept many homes and buildings. Your answer Correct answer away away Part II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.When I was young, my family lived on an apple (31). To this day, apple trees are practically (32) with home, safety, and comfort. Its no wonder, then, that I love apple pie so much. I spent countless summer afternoons among the trees. It was the (33) over which I had the most control. It was my kingdom. My imagination was free to construct anythingpossible or impossible. One day I would be a hunter, pursuing a pack of (34) wolves. Another day, I would pretend the (35) of the branches in the wind was the eerie voice of a dragon on the loose. On still another day, I might have been part of a(n) (36) in the Old West, riding a horse over the countryside and causing trouble. One thing is for sure: At the end of the day, I would always (37) the situation and be the hero. This was my imagination, after all. Thinking back on it all now, I certainly did have some (38) adventures. (39), as I grew up, I lost the ability to imagine with such limitless creativity. When did I (40) to think I could make the impossible possible? I would give anything to go back to that time and run carefree around the apple trees near my childhood home. Your answer Correct answer (31) orchard orchard (32) synonymous synonymous (33) territory territory (34) howling howling (35) creak creak (36) gang gang (37) conquer conquer (38) incredible incredible (39) Ironically Ironically (40) cease cease Part III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage. Lori stared out the window and watched the rain pouring down. There would be no softball game this afternoon. Lori let out a deep sigh. Whats wrong, honey? asked Nana. Its this rain, Nana. Lori looked sadly at her grandmother. My softball game will be cancelled, and theres nothing to do today! Nonsense, Nana genuinely looked surprised. How can you say theres nothing to do? Lori looked at the pile of fabric sitting on Nanas lap. Well, what are you doing? Im working on this quilt! Would you like to help? Quilting? I dont know. That doesnt sound very exciting. Lori reluctantly sat on the floor beside her grandmother. The fabric on Nanas lap was colorful and pretty, but quilting always looked so boringnot fun and exciting like softball. The first thing you need to think about is the pattern, Nana began. You need to know the design before you start. So whats your design? Lori asked. Its a simple pattern of shapes, but Im using beautiful fabric and I think its coming together nicely. Would you like to try? Lori looked doubtful. Well, she began, Ill try . . . Nana handed the quilt to Lori, and she explained how Lori should sew the small fabric square into the larger design. Even though Lori thought the fabric was pretty, she could only think about her cancelled softball game and quickly began to daydream. Lori snapped out of her daydream when she heard Nana shout, Stop, honey! What are you doing? Im sorry, Nana, Lori said, embarrassed. I wasnt concentrating. I can certainly see that, Nana said. Lori, when you do somethinganythingyou need to pay attention. I know. I guess I dont think quilting is very interesting. Nana walked to the closet and pulled a dusty box from the top shelf. From inside the box, Nana pulled out a quilt. It looked old and well used. Lori unfolded the quilt and saw a large star patched together with faded red and blue triangles. What is it, Nana? Its the North Star. This quilt was made by my grandmothers mother. We learned about the North Star in science class, but why did your great-grandmother put it on a quilt? Lori was paying attention now. Well, I wasnt there, so I cant guarantee this is entirely true, but this is the story my mother told me. My great-grandmother was born in the South before the Civil War, and she was a slave. Im sure youve learned about the Underground Railroad in school, right? Lori nodded. It was the route taken by runaway slaves when they tried to escape to the North. Many people were involved and risked their lives to provide slaves with a place to sleep or hide. Thats right. The story goes that my great-grandmother decided to run away and find her freedom. She quickly learned the secret signs of the Underground Railroad. One of those signs was a quilt with a North Star design. Lori was hanging on Nanas every word. She was fascinated. What did the quilts mean? Think about it. When do you see the North Star? Of course! At night! The quilts told the slaves to travel north at nighttime, when it was safer. Im impressed! After my great-grandmother found her freedom, she made this quilt to remember the journey and the risks so many people took to help her. It has been passed down from mother to daughter ever since. I gave it to your mother when she got married, and someday shell give it to you. Lori stood up and gave Nana a big hug. Im sorry I didnt pay attention before. Can I try sewing the square on your new quilt again? 41. Which of