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大学英语本科复习题及答案IPhonetics（5points）Directions: In each of the following groups of words ,there are four underlined letters or letter combinations marked A,B,C and D. Compare the underlined parts and identify the one that is different from the others in pronunciation .Then you should write down your answers on the Answer Sheet .1. A. definitelyB.pretty C. representD. respect2.A. campusB.ambitionC. associate D.actually3.A. pleasingB. treatC. MealD.pleasure4. A.politeB.promiseC.flightD. tide5.A.cheekB. challengeC.church D. character II. Words （5points）Directions: Choose the correct form in the bracket to complete each sentence.Then you should write down your answers on the Answer Sheet .1. Such a toy is _(simple, similar) to make.2. He finds it _(different, difficult)to explain why he was late for class that morning.3. We want to go _(broad, abroad) very much for our summer holiday this year.4. Dont _(argue, argument)with me ,John. Just do what I tell you.5. Dad, can we go home now? I m _(boring, bored).III. Make sentence (10 points，2 points each)Directions: The following words and expressions are disorder; put them in order to make sentences.Then you should write down your answers on the Answer Sheet .1. would rather / most people / stay home_2. there / a lot of / people / are / at the bus stop_3. I / news / always / listen to_4. come from / social / correct ideas / practice_5. seems / Jim / at his new school/ happy_IV. Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: In this section, there are 20 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence. Then you should write down your answers on the Answer Sheet .1. _ you should give your mum a call on Thanksgiving Day.A.May beB.MayC. Might beD. Maybe2. You play the piano _ well! But you are just six.A.quiltB. quietC. quiteD.quit3. I have never read such a _ book.A.boredB. bore C. boring D. born4. Listen, I dont _ easily. I shall try again.A.give over B. give off C. give back D. give up5. I wont tell the secrets _ you say I can.A.ifB.as long asC.unless D.once6. It _ her three hours to repair her bike.A.spentB. tookC. costD. made7. She may need some help _ shes new here.A.butB. although C.andD.as8. She never took a taxi, even though she could _ to.A.offer B. bear C.afford D. take9. _ most kids prefer watching TV to reading.A.In nowadays B. Nowadays C. Present days D. Current days10. We had planned to play tennis but _ it was raining, we went swimming instead.A.since B. though C.if D. soV. Correct errors. (10 points, 2 points each)Directions: In this section, there is one error on each sentence. Find the error and write down the write down the correct one on your answer sheet.1. I wish you good lucks.2. She didnt tell somebody about her plans.3. Can you tell me a answer to this question?4. How a wonderful story!5. You cant swim in the lake. There are too many fishes in it.VI. Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: There are 3 reading passage in this part. Each passage is followed by four questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and then you should write down your answers on the Answer Sheet .Task1Advantages of Booking Trips Online Today, using the World Wide Web, we can stay at home in comfort and still travel anywhere in the world to see all the famous sights and festivals. All that we need is just a quick click of the mouse of our computer. When it comes to travel, perhaps another advantage of the Internet is the drop in travel prices and fees. This is because most travel companies, hotels and airlines use the Internet for their business and save some of their costs.Booking travel trips online is also much easier. The World Wide Web is open all day, every day and you can make your travel arrangements anytime. You can do it anywhere too, as long as you have a personal computer and reliable Internet connection with you.There is also no need to go to the travel agency to get your tickets or boarding pass, as you can conveniently print them from your computer. So there is no need to worry if you need to travel on short notice, because booking your flight can be done at least 3 hours before take-off. It is easy and trouble-free.For cautious travelers, there are travel companies and websites that provide facts about the places that they plan to visit flight and accommodation details and travel tips. They can also send updated information for specific places or journeys by email a week or days before the departure date. Travelers still in doubt can always pick up the phone and call the customer service helpdesks. The service helpdesks are typically available round the clock or 24 hours a day; so all travel questions may be answered.1.Which of the following in NOT the advantage of booking trips online?A. It saves travel costs.B. It saves trouble.C. It is more comfortable.D. It is less economical(节省的).2.Which of the following makes booking travel trips online easier?A. It provides better service.B. It provides discount(折扣)tickets.C. It is reliable.D. It is open all day.3.Why can we save travel costs by booking trips online?A. The World Wide Web is open all day, every day.B. Traditional ways are more expensive.C. Online businesses will offer lower prices.D. A website needs less money to maintain(维护).4.We can infer from the text that_.A. we neednt spend money on traveling because we can see all the famous sights on the InternetB. we cannot live without the internetC. booking trips online has some risks(风险)D. booking trips online can offer many choices to travelers5.In this text, the writer gives us some advice about _.A. booking trips onlineB. using the internetC. dealing with a travel agencyD. saving travel costsTask 2Asking the WayNowadays, more and more people enjoy going abroad on holiday. Traveling is fun, but being lost in a foreign place is definitely not. So you should not only have some knowledge about the city where you are going to, but also learn how to ask the way.I you want to stop someone and ask the way, the best way to get his attention is to say “excuse me.” This phrase can be used regardless of gender and age. In this way you will never make a mistake about their tittles. And it is not always correct to call man “Sir” and a woman “Madam” or “Miss”, because in different situations you may have to call them differently.In asking for directions, try not to ask a question more than once. If you cant follow the speaker, you can repeat the key words you hear. Look at the following example:A: “Go straight ahead for three blocks and then turn right.”B: “Three blocks, and then?”In this way, the speaker will realize that he has been speaking too fast and will probably slow down for you.The most important of all, you must be polite when you are asking for directions. People like to help polite strangers. Good manners can make it easier to get help. You should smile sincerely and look into the eyes of the person you are speaking to. Keep a distance and do not stand too close because people will feel unsafe as you are a stranger. Finally, you should say “Thank you” whether or not you get the answer.1.Though traveling is fun, it is definitely not fun to _.A. get lost in a foreign placeB. speak to a foreignerC. ask the way onlineD. going abroad alone2.which of the following is the best way to stop someone and ask the way?A. Sir B. Madam.C. Miss.D. Excuse me.3.The writer suggests that when asking you way, you should NOT _.A. Keep a distance.B. Smile sincerely.C. Keep eye contact.D. Repeating your question4.If you have not got your answer at last, what would you say?A. I am sorry.B. You are welcome.C. Thank you.D. You are a nice person.5.In this text, the writer gives us some advice about _.A. traveling abroadB. asking the wayC. how to be politeD. how to address othersTask 3Meeting and Greeting CustomsPeople follow some customs in social settings. A younger person is usually introduced to an older one, a man is introduced to a woman, a guest to the host or hostess, and a person to a group. When making an introduction, a guest to the host or hostess, and a person to a group. When making an introduction, we should mention the name of the person we respect first. When introducing a man and a woman, we should mention the name of the womans name first(unless the man is very old or very famous)People nod, smile and usually shake hands when they are introduced to each other. In a business situation, men always shake hands with one another. But women do not often shake hands when they meet for the first time.Here are some meeting and greeting customs around the world.In Chile, people usually shake hands when they meet for the first time. When two women first meet, they sometimes kiss each other on the cheek. They also greet male and female friends with a kiss. Men give their friends warm hugs or sometimes kiss women on the cheek.Finns greet each other with a firm handshake. Hugs and kisses are only for close friends and family.People in the United States shake hands when they are first introduced. Friends and family members often hug or kiss on the cheek when they meet each other. In these situations, men often kiss women but not other men.British people rarely keep hold of your hand for very long when they shake hands. But un many other countries, it is not polite to let go of your hand too soon. Unfortunately, this makes many people think that the British are not friendly.1. In the social settings,_.A. an older person is introduced to a younger oneB. a woman is introduced to a manC. a guest is introduced to the host or hostessD. a group is introduced to a person2. Which of the following greeting customs is NOT mentioned in the text?A. Shaking hands.B. Kissing each other.C. Having a meal together.D. Smiling at each other.3. Which of the following is the greeting custom in Chile?A. When two women first meet, they never kiss each other on the cheek.B. People usually shake hands when they meet for the first time.C. Women greet only female friends with a kiss.D. Men give their friends warm hugs but never kiss women on the cheek.4. In the United States when meeting their friends or family members, _.A. people rarely shake handsB. people often hug or kiss handsC. men often kiss women and menD. men often kiss women but no other men5. People sometimes think that the British are not friendly because they _.A. often hold your hand for a very short time when shaking handsB. never shake hands when they are first introducedC. always greet you with too firm a handshakeD. Always hold womens hands for very long when shaking handsVII. Translation (20 points)Section A (10 Points, 2 points each)Directions: For this section, you are supposed to translate the following 5 sentences into English.T