电大开放英语4题库.pdf

电大开放英语 4 题库 1 一、交际用语 1.How are you, Bob?_ Ted.B. Im fine. Thank you. 2.Thank you for your help._A. My pleasure. 3.Hello, Im Harry Potter.Hello, my name is Charles Green, but_.C. call me Charles. 4.Paul, _ ?Oh, thats my father!And beside him, my mother.B. Whos talking over there 5.Hi, Tom, how is everything with you?_, and how are you?B. Hm, not too bad. 6.Thats a beautiful dress you have on!_A. Oh, thanks. I got it yesterday. 7.Why didnt you come to my birthday party yesterday?_D. Sorry, but my wife had a car accident. 8.Hi, welcome back! Had a nice trip?_A. Oh, fantastic! Fresh air, and sunshine every day. 9.Havent seen you for ages! What are you busy doing now?_ D. I am working part time in a bookshop, you know. 10. Marilyn, Im afraid I have to be leaving now._B. Oh, so early. 11. Whos that speaking? This is Tom_ .C. speaking 12. Im sorry. I lost the key. _.A. Well, its OK 13. Its rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?_.B. No, go ahead. 14. _ He teaches physics in a school.C. What is your father? 15. Excuse me, how much is the jacket? Its 499 Yuan._.D. Would you like to try it on? 16. _ Well, they got there last Wednesday. So about a week.B. How long have your parents been in Paris? 17. How often do you go dancing? _.C. Every other day. 18. You know, I have three kids now._.B. Thats terrific! 19. How about going to dinner at the Mexican restaurant tonight?_C. Thats great! 20. Madam, do all the buses go downtown? _D. Sorry, Im new here. 21. Could you help me with my physics, please?D. Sorry I cant. I have to go to a meeting right now 22. Could I speak to Don Watkins, please?C. Speaking, please. 23. Could I borrow your car for a few days?C. Sure ,here your are. Enjoy your journey. 24. Thank you for inviting me.C. Thank you for coming. 25. May I see your tickets, please?C. Sure. 26. Hello, may I talk to the director now?A. Sorry, he is busy at the moment. 27. I was worried about my maths, but Mr. Brown gave me anA.B. Congratulations! Thats difficult course. 28. What can I do for you?A.I want a kilo of pears. 29. Excuse me ,but can you tell me the way to the post office?.B. Sorry, Im a stranger here. 30. Oh, sorry to bother you.A. Thats Okay. 31. Please help yourself to the seafood.D. Thanks, but I dont like the seafood. 32. Can you go to the concert with us this evening?B. Id love to, but Im busy tonight 33. Congratulations! You won the first prize in todays speech contest.C. Thank you. 34. Must I take a taxi?D. dont have to 35. We are going to have a sing party tonight. Would you like to join us? A 36. Im afraid not, because I have to go to an important meeting. 37. May I use you r bike for a moment?C. By all means. 38. How do you do? Glad to meet you.B. How do you do? Glad to meet you, too. 39. Hi, is Mary there, please?A. Hold on. Ill get her. 40. Would you mind changing seats with me?C. No, I dont mind. 41. Shall we sit up here on the grass or down there near the water?A. Id rather stay here if you dont mind. 42. How was your trip to London, Jane?A. Oh, wonderful indeed 43. Hey, Tom, whats up?嗨，汤姆，你在忙什么？B. Oh, not much. 44. Do you mind my smoking here? A. No, thanks.B. Yes, I do. 45. David injured his leg playing football yesterday.Really?C. How did that happen? 46. This box is too heavy for me to carry upstairsB. Let me give you a hand. 47. How are you feeling?Much better.A. Thanks for coming to see me. 48. Oh, Betty, we will be having a buffet party next Saturday, and wed like you to join us._, Susan. Whats the occasion? What time do you want to me to come?A. Id love to 49. Tomorrow is my birthday.C. Many happy returns of the day 50. Could you be so kind as to turn down that rock “n” roll? I am preparing for tomorrows exam. C. Sure. Sorry to disturb you. 电大开放英语 4 题库 2 51.Are you getting a new flat this year? _ I cant afford to pay my bills, let alone buy a new flat.B. You must be joking. 52.I wonder if I could use your computer tonight? _Im not using it right now.A. Sure, go ahead. 53.Excuse me, could you show me the way to the nearest post office?_ Oh yes! Two blocks away from here at the Green Avenue. You cant miss it.D. Mm, let me think. 54.Wow! This is a marvelous room! Ive never known youre so artistic.C. Thanks for your compliments. 55.Is it possible for you to work late tonight?D. I think so. 56.Unbelievable! I have failed the driving test again!_ This is not the end of the world.B. Cheer up. 57.Would you like another slice of Christmas cake?_ Im full.B. No more, thanks. 58.Susan is absent from todays writing class._ As far as I know, she has never missed a class.A. How come? 59. If you like I can mail this letter for you?_.A. Thats very kind of you. 60. Im terribly sorry that Ive spilled some coffee on the carpet.B. It doesnt matter. 61. Doctor, I dont feel well.C. Whats the matter 二、阅读理解 Passage 1 The French Revolution broke out in 1789. power passed to Napoleon Bonaparte. (190 words) C. The French Revolution. 2. Which did not happen in 1789?B. The national economy was developing rapidly. 3. Where were the political prisoners kept?D. In Bastille. 4. What does the underlined word “abolished ” mean?D. Ended. 5. What was NOT the effect of the Revolution?D. The king tried to control the national parliament. Passage 2 In the United States, . the sentence.(260 words) 6. What is the main idea of this passage?_B . The role of time in social life over the world. 7. What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours?B.A matter of life or death. 8. Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an appointment with your friend?B. at 4:00 pm 9. Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?D. Promptness is valued highly in American life. 10. From the passage we can safely infer that _B. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Passage 3 Aforeigners first impression of the U.S. business very quickly.(348 words) 11. Which of the following statements is wrong?D.Americans are impolite to their business colleagues. 12. In the fourth paragraph, “a high priority” means _A. a less important thingB. a first concern 13.Americans evaluate a business colleagueD. by learning about their past performance 14. This passage mainly talks about _A. howAmericans treasure their time 15. We can infer from the passage that the authors tone in writing is _C. appreciative Passage 4 Sixteen-year-old Maria was . Everyone was looking at him with disapproval. (224 words) 16. Marias story happened _D. when she arrived at the airport 她到达机场后。 17. You believe that the work of the airline employee mentioned in the story is to _ at the airport. C. check peoples luggage 18. “Why are you so upset?” Maria said to the man. She wanted to tell him that he should not be _.C. unhappy 19. “Everyone was looking at him with disapproval.” This sentence means that the people around felt _.D. sorry for the mans manners 20. The author mentioned Marias age at the beginning of the story in order to show that _. A. she was young but behaved properly Passage5 There are three kinds of goals:(221 words) 21. Our long-term goals mean a lot _B. If we complete the short-term goals 22. New short-term goals are built upon _.D. the goals that have been completed 23. When we complete each step of our goals, _.C. we should build up confidence of success 24. What is the main idea of this passage? _C. Different kinds of goals in life. 电大开放英语 4 题库 3 25. Which of the following statements is wrong according to the passage? _ C. Life is a static thing, thus we should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action. Passage6 Britain and France are separated. The English Channel. 25. For centuries, the relationship between Britain and France is _.D. a mixture of love and hate 27. The war in Iraq does _ to the relationship between France and Britain.D both good and harm 28. The British are not so friendly to_ and the French are not so friendly to _.A. Germany; America 29._ are more interested in having holidays in _.D. British people France 30. What does the last sentence mean? _ C. Franc and Britain are near neighbors, and this will help balance the relationship between them. Passage7 Community service is an important Dodges office this week. 31.What is the purpose of the talk?B. To interest students in a new community program. 32. What is the purpose of the program that the speaker describes?C. To offer tutorials to elementary school students. 33. What does professor Dodge do?A. He advises students to participate in certain program. 34. What should students who are interested in the tutorials do?D. Talk to professor Dodge. 35. Whom do you think the speaker addresses?B. Students Passage8 When John and Victoria Falls sure what their neighbors might think. 36. Which of the following has become one ofAmericas fastest growing businesses?D. Renting home furnishings. 37. Why do some people prefer to rent furniture?C. Because it saves them much trouble and money. 38. What can you infer from the passage?B. Renting furniture is not popular in the couples home town. 39. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? B.A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings. 40. Young people liked renting home furniture in that D. They dont have much money and dont want to buy the cheap furniture. Passage9 Paper is one of the most 41. Whats the meaning for the word “parchment”?B.Akind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals. 42. Which of the following is not mentioned about the invention of paper?A. More jobs could be provided than before. 43. When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely?A.Around 1400. 44. Which of the following countries uses more paper for each person a year?B. Sweden 45. What is the main idea of this short talk?C. The invention of paper is of great significance to man. Passage 10 Many people who work from London every night. 46. Which of the following statements is NOT true?B. All the people who work in London prefer to live in the country 47. With the same money needed for _, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country. C. renting a small flat without a garden 48. When the garden is in blossom, the one _ has been rewarded.B. having spent time working in the garden 49. People who think happiness lies in the town would feel that_ if they had to live it outside London. A. their life was meaningless 50. The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rdparagraph refers toC. escape from Passage 11 By definition, heroes and. Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Princess Diana. 51. The passage mainly deals with _.C. heroes and icons 52. Heroes and heroines are usually _.D. all of the above 53. Which of the following statements is wrong?D. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times. 54. Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine love _C. just before her death 55. What is more likely to set an icons status?B. Tragic and early death Passage 12 Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a rich and fulfilling life. (289 words) 电大开放英语 4 题库 4 56. What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making?” _ B. Peoples shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions. 57.According to the writer, self-awareness is _.A. a good qualit 58. When being praised, shy people feel that it is _.B. unreal 59. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?C. Shyness can block our chances for a rich life. 60. It can be inferred from the passage that shy people_.B. should understand themselves in the right way Passage 13 Places to stay in Britain 25 per person. Pubs are more likely to have single rooms. (332 words) 61. Is this passage the author mainly _.Tell us where to stay while visiting BritainAdvises readers to pay a visit to Britain A. Introduces the wonderful public services in Britain B.Gives us some information about British life 62. _ are mainly built for young visitors.B. Youth Hotels 63. If you travel alone and want to know better about family life in Britain, youd better stay inD. B you have to finish your school work tonight.C. kill 11. When Lily came home at 5 pm yesterday, her mother _dinner in the kitchen.B. was cooking 12. Did you notice the guy _head looked like a big potato?C. whose 13. Both the kids and their parents _English, I think. I know it from their accent.C. are 14. Never before _ see such a terrible car accident on the road!D did I 15. Johns father _ mathematics in this school ever since he graduated from Harvard University.C. has taught 16. Every year thousands of lives _ in road accidents because of careless driving.D. are lost 17. The young lady coming over to us _ out English teacher; the way she walks tells us that!A. must be 18. Had you come five minutes earlier, you _ the train to Birmingham. But now you missed it. B. would have caught 19.Eggs, though rich in nourishments, have _ of fat.C. a large number 20. No matter _, the little sisters managed to round the sheep up and drive them back home safely. D. how hard it was snowing 21. I dont know the park, but its _ to be quite beautiful.A. said 22. Mike is better than Peter _ swimming.B. at 23. The baby is hungry, but theres _ milk in the bottle.A. little 24. Nancy is _ girl.D. an eighteen-year-old 25. Harry, who had failed in the final exam, had a great worry _ his mind. HarryA. ont 26. Do you know the man _ under the apple tree?C. lying 27. Is the library _ now? No, its _.C. open; closed 28. When shall we meet again? _it any day you like. Its all the same to me.D. Make 29. _ girl dressed _ black is her sister Rose.D. The; in 30.Although he did no know London well, he made his way _ to the airport.C. easily enough 31. Tow thousand dollars _ enough for the car.AIs 32. They have learned about _in recent years.Bhundreds of English words 33. With his work completed, the manager stepped back to his seat, feeling pleased _ he was a man of action.C.that 34. _? Shes our history teacher.。C. Who is she 35. Todays weather is _worse than yesterdays.B. Much 36. It is said that _ boys in your school like playing football in their spare time, though others prefer basketball. quite a lot A.quite a few 37. Whats his mother like? _ Shes very happyC. She s tall and thin 38. The new order means _ overtime.Dworking 39. She has two best friends _of them is in the country.。 D. Neithe 40. I was giving a talk to a large group of people，the same talk I _to half a dozen other groups before.。 C. had given 41. When the railway is completed, weget to town much easily.D. will be able to 42. Youbuy some reference books when you go to college.B. will have to 43. He didt pass the final examination. Heit.C. ought go have prepared for 44. The atmospherecertain gases mixed together in definite proportions.C. consists of 45. Neither Johnhis father was able to wake up early enough to catch the morning train.A. nor 电大开放英语 4 题库 6 46. You dont mindyou Xiao Li , do you ?D. my calling 47. The girl isof a film star.B. something 48. Charles regrettedthe TV set last year, The price has now come down .A. buying 49. I have the complacent feelingIm highly intelligent.C. that 50. It was on the beachMiss White found the kid lying dead.A. that 51. We all thoughtpity that you were unable to attend our meeting.D. it 52. I had my mealswhen I was ill in bed with a bad cold.C. brought 53. What a bad memory Ive got! I even forgotthe book with me.B. taking 54. The dean of the Philosophy Department requested that the visiting scholarB. givea lecture on the philosopher Sartre. 55.After the Minister of Education had finished speaking at the press conference, he was madeall sorts of awkward questions.D. to answer 56. Janes dress is similar in designher sisters.C. to 57. I was satisfied with her explanation,.B. so were my classmates 58. The sports meeting was put off till the next weekrain.D. because of 59. I will count three hundred and not one of youmove a bit.A. is to 60. His salary as a driver is much higher than.C. that of a porter 61. Its time we _ the lecture because everybody has arrived.D. started 62. _ these honours he received a sum of money.C. Besides 63. Would you let _ to the park with my classmate, Mum?A. me go 64. The policeman gave the thief a blow in _stomach.C. the 65. I have been looking forward to _ from my parents.D. hearing 66. A police officer claimed that the young man had attempted to _ paying his fare.A. avoid 67. While I was in the university, I learned taking a photo, _ is very useful now for me.B. which 68. This kind of material expands _ the temperature increasing.C. with 69. People at the party worried about him, because no one was aware _ he had gone.A. of where 70. A sudden noise of a fire-engine made him _ to the door.C. hurry 71. I wish everyone _ the meeting tomorrow.B. would attend 72. You object _, dont you?D. to their coming 73. _ his examination of the patient, the doctor wrote out a prescription.A. Having finished 74. Each person at the reunion was required to talk to other relatives to find out if they would buy one of the histories _it were printedB. if 75. Hardly _ on stage _ the audi