英语专业《高级日常英语》考试试题

试卷代号：168 座位号湖北广播电视大学2006-2007年学年度“专升本”考试英语专业高级日常英语试题2007年6月_I. Structure (20 points, 2 points each)Directions: For each dialogue there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the dialogue. 1. Hello, may I talk to the headmaster now? _.A. Sorry, he is busy at the moment B. No, you cantC. Sorry, you cant D. I dont know2. Do you think I could borrow your dictionary? _.A. Yes, you may borrowB. Yes, go onC. Yes, help yourselfD. It doesnt matter3 What can I do for you, madam? _.A. I want a kilo of applesB. You can go your own wayC. ThanksD. Excuse me. Im busy4. Do you mind telling me where youre from? _.A. Certainly. Im from LondonB. Sure. I was born in LondonC. Not really, you can do itD. Certainly not. Im from London5. May I see the menu, please? Ive been waiting an hour already. _.A. That is the menu, sirB. Yes, please go onC. Here you are, sirD. Of course, sir6. I was worried about chemistry, but Mr. Brown game me an A! _.A. Dont worry about itB Congratulations! Thats a difficult courseC. Mr. Brown is very goodD. Good luck to you7. Id like to book a flight to Shanghai, please. _A. No, of course not.B. Do you mind if I said no?C. Yes, sir, single or return.D. You cant. We are busy.8. I learned that you won the 100-meter race this morning. Congratulations! _A. Thank you.B. No, I cant say I did well in the race.C. Just lucky.D. No, no, I ran slowly.9. Can I help you, sir? _A. Thanks. Im just having a look.B. I dont mind.C. No, Im leaving soon.D. Its all right.10. Excuse me, is this seat free? _A. No, you cant sit here.B. Sorry, it is taken.C. Yes, it is shared by a boy.D. Yes, but I dont know.II. Read the following passages and answer questions. (60%;2 points each)Passage 1Boost for Beijing - Tianjin Sandstorm Control ProgramAs spring draws near, Beijingers thoughts are turning to the annual onslaught of March sandstorms on their city - ordeals which see many tons of sand and grit dumped on large areas and which get into buildings and clog peoples hair, eyes and nostrils. Last year saw one two-day storm dump more than 30 tons of choking sand/grit on local streets before high winds carried it east to South Korea. Meanwhile, in efforts to reduce the effects of the storms, the Chinese government is reinforcing the Beijing-Tianjin sandstorm source, control program with new policies to boost the efficacy of current tree-planting and greening measures.: The program covers 75 counties in Hebei and Shanxi provinces, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous region and Beijing and Tianjin municipalities - a total area of 458,000 square kilometers. Over the next 10 years, 205,000 square kilometers of desert and soil-eroded land will be grassed. To date, a total of 2. 28 million hectares of such land have been transformed and 1.4 million hectares of woods planted. Just over two million hectares of new grassland and forestry have emerged in the regions covered by the program, resulting in a gradual improvement in overall ecological conditions. Despite this, it has become harder for the program to be carried out. To reduce or negate sandstorms in the capital as soon as possible, it is imperative to readjust current policies for desertification control and afforestation under the present program. Thus new policies will include permission for individuals to enjoy the same state subsidies for afforestation as official economic entities.Questions (11- 15) Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer among the choices given. Writethe appropriate letters in the space indicated on the answer sheet.11. Onslaught means A. arrival B. violent attack C. advance D. torture12. Reinforcing means A. making obligatory B. repairing C. modifying D. making stronger13. Efficacy means A. effectiveness B. efficiency C. adequacy D. suitability14. Ecological conditions means. A. what is necessary to improve the climate B. the situation regarding air, land, water and vegetation C. the study of dust and sandstorms D. the methods of desert control and restoration of plants15. Afforestation means A. replanting old forests B. reducing forests C. planting new forests D. taking care of forestsPassage 2Uniquely American Holidays Eight holidays are uniquely American (although some of them have counterparts in other nations). For most Americans, two of these stand out above the others as occasions to cherish national origins Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July.1. Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November, but many Americans take a day of vacation on the following Friday to make a four-day weekend, during which they may travel long distances to visit family and friends. The holiday dates back to 1621, the year after the Puritans arrived in Massachusetts, determined to practice their dissenting religion without interference.After a rough winter, in which about half of them died, they turned for help to neighboring Indians, who taught them how to plant corn and other crops. The next falls bountiful harvest inspired the Pilgrims to give thanks by holding a feast. The Thanksgiving feast became a national tradition-not only because so many other Americans have found prosperity but also because the Pilgrims sacrifices for their freedom still captivate the imagination. To this day, Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Before the meal begins, families or friends usually pause to give thanks for their blessings, including the joy of being united for the occasion.2. The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, honors the nations birthday-the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks. The flying of the American flag (which also occurs on Memorial Day and other holidays) is widespread. On July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was marked by grand festivals across the motion.Besides Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, there are six other uniquely American holidays.3. Martin Luther King Day: The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., an African-American clergyman, is considered a great American because of his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through nonviolent means. Since his assassination in 1968, memorial services have marked his birthday on January 15. In 1986, that day was replaced by the third Monday of January, which was declared a national holiday.4. Presidents Day: Until the mid-1970s, the February 22 birthday of George Washington, hero of the Revolutionary War and first president of the United States, was a national holiday. In addition, the February 12 birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the president during the Civil War, was a holiday in most states. The two days have been joined, and the holiday has been expanded to embrace all past presidents. It is celebrated on the third Monday in February.5. Memorial Day: Celebrated on the fourth Monday of May, this holiday honors the dead. Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil War, it has become a day on which the dead of all wars and the dead generally, are remembered in special programs held in cemeteries, churches, and other public meeting places.6. Labor Day: The first Monday of September, this holiday honors the nations working people, typically with parades. For most Americans it marks the end of the summer vacation season and for many students the opening of the school year.7. Columbus Day: On October 12, 1492, Italian navigator Christopher Columbus landed in the New World. Although most other nations of the Americas observe this holiday on October 12, in the United States it takes place on the second Monday in October.8. Veterans Day: Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought. Veterans organizations hold parades, and the president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac from Washington, D.C.Questions 16-25. Choose the best answer among the choices given. 16. Which American holiday marks the end of summer vacation? A. Labor Day. B. Veterans Day. C. Columbus Day. D. Fourth of July.17. Which is American Independence Day? A. February 14 . B. November 11. C. July 4. D. October 5.18. Which of the following people sought freedom for all and is a cause of a January holiday? A. George Washington. B. Abraham Lincoln. C. Martin Luther King Jr.D. Jesse Jackson.19. Which of the following holidays celebrates Americas heritage of being grateful for a big harvest? A. Labor Day. B. Thanksgiving. C. Christmas. D. Memorial Day.20. Which day honors those soldiers who served in World War I? A. Memorial Day. B. Veterans Day. C. Columbus Day. D. July 4.21. Which of the following is not part of the traditional Thanksgiving feast? A. turkey B. cranberries C. pumpkin pie D. egg soup22. Which American holiday is traditionally celebrated with fireworks? A. Thanksgiving. B. Memorial Day. C. July 4.D. Labor Day.23. Which holiday honors all of the dead? A. Labor Day. B. Presidents Day. C. Veterans Day. D. Memorial Day.24. These holidays are uniquely American. The sentence means that . A. these holidays are shared with other nations B. some of these holidays are shared with other nations C. only the United States honors labor D. these holidays celebrated in this way on these days is exclusively American25. Americans are more likely to have picnics to celebrate . A. Thanksgiving B. Labor Day C. Memorial Day D. July 4Passage 3Romance of Three KingdomsThe Ming Dynasty classic Romance of the Three kingdoms, by Luo Guanzhong, has long intrigued readers, both Chinese and foreign, with its depiction of political conspiracies and its character portraits of politicians, statesmen and military strategists.Now a mammoth, 84-part TV series, the play is a faithful adaptation of the original novel, and has become almost as popular overseas as it is at home. It is a panorama of a particular chaotic period in Chinese history, when imperial rule was weak and local monarchs longed for power. The rivals were finally reduced to three main contenders, the rulers of the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu, known in Chinese history as the Three Kingdoms. They fought for over half a century until China was finally reunited under the Jin Dynasty. The story of the play also spans about half a century, starting with local rivalries, moving on to the confrontation of the Three Kingdoms and ending with the final unification of the country.The Three Kingdoms period is one of the most written and talked-about eras in Chinas 5,000 years of history. For six decades battles raged back and forth, diplomacy was honed to a fine art, and political alliances were forged and broken in rapid succession. The monarchs of the three kingdoms have gained a reputation throughout history for being smart rulers, and each in turn was served by outstanding underlings, both military and civilian. It was an era in which a battle of wits was even more important than a military battle, a time when talent collided with talent and military genius with military genius - in short, a fantastic source of literary creation for generations to come.The novel itself is an epic with an enormous number of protagonists. The central character, if there is one, is Zhuge Liang, military adviser to Liu Bei, ruler of the state Shu. Because of his talents as a statesman and military strategist, Zhuge liang has come to be seen by larger generations of Chinese as the archetype of wisdom. Liu Bei is regarded as the representation of Confucianism. Both the novel and TV play stress his benevolence, leniency, understanding of the people, and the fact that he knew how to get the best out of everyone.Another leading character, Cao Cao, is a far more complex personality. Having forced the young emperor of the Han Dynasty into subservience through his military might, Cao Cao becomes the power behind the throne. Like Zhuge Liang, he is an extraordinary politician and military strategist, but in addition he is also a poet of great depth. At the same time, however, he is cunning and brutal, egoistical and paranoid - at least in the novel. The TV presentation, sticking a little closer to known historical facts, portrays both his good and bad sides, bringing to the screen a very real and human character. Perhaps this is why he is the most popular with TV audiences.Questions 3135. Find the three main characters of the novel/play mentioned in the above text. Make notes on each one.26. Name: _Position: Military adviser to the ruler of the State of ShuWords used to describe his personality/activities:_27. Name: Liu BeiPosition: _Words used to describe his personality/activities:_28. Name: Cao CaoPosition: _Words used to describe his personality/activities:_29. Which of these three characters is liked most by TV audiences?_30. Why is he liked most by TV audiences?_II. Writing (20%) Writing a short e