基础英语(2)试卷.doc

2014年度基础英语（2）期末考试 TimeLimit:90min Total Points: 100 pointsPart I Listening Comprehension(15 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations, 1 long conversations and 1 passage. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.1. A) The rock band needs more hours of practice.B) The rock band is going to play here for a month.C) Their hard work has resulted in a big success.D) He appreciates the womans help with the band.2. A) Go on a diving tour in Europe.C) Travel overseas on his own.B) Add 300 dollars to his budget.D) Join a package tour to Mexico. 3. A) He will be practicing soccer. B) He has work to finish in time. C) He will be attending a meeting. D) He has a tough problem to solve.4. A) Mary should get rid of her pet as soon as possible. B) Mary will not be able to keep a dog in the building. C)Mary is not happy with the ban on pet animals. D)Mary might as well send her dog to her relative.5. A) To investigate the causes of AIDS.B) To raise money for AIDS patients.C) To rally support for AIDS victims in Africa.D) To draw attention to the spread of AIDS in Asia.6. A) It has a very long history.B) It is a private institution.C) It was founded by Thomas Jefferson. D) It stresses the comprehensive study of nature.7. A) Bus drivers working conditions.C)Public transportation.B) A labor dispute at a bus company.D) A corporate takeover.8. A) The bank statement.C) The payment for an order.B) Their sales overseas.D) The check just deposited.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) Bad weather.C) Breakdown of the engines.B) Human error.D) Failure of the communications system.10. A) Two thousand feet.C) Twenty thousand feet.B) Twelve thousand feet.D) Twenty-two thousand feet.11. A) Accurate communication is of utmost importance.B) Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages.C) Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather.D) Cooperation between pilots and air controllers is essential.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) By invading the personal space of listeners. B) By making gestures at strategic points. C) By speaking in a deep, loud voice. D) By speaking with the local accent.13. A) To promote sportsmanship among business owners. B) To encourage people to support local sports groups. C) To raise money for a forthcoming local sports event. D) To show his familys contribution to the community.14. A) They are known to be the style of the sports world. B) They would certainly appeal to his audience. C) They represent the latest fashion in the business circles. D) They are believed to communicate power and influence.15. A) To cover up his own nervousness. B) To create a warm personal atmosphere. C) To enhance the effect of background music. D) To allow the audience to better enjoy his slides.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read fort the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Its difficult to estimate the number of youngsters involved in home schooling, where children are not sent to school and receive their formal education from one or both parents. (16)_ and court decisions have made it legally possible in most states for parents to educate their children at home, and each year more people take advantage of that opportunity. Some states require parents or a home tutor to meet teacher certification standards, and many require parents to complete legal forms to verify that their children are receiving (17) _ in state-approved curricula.Supports of home education claim that its less expensive and far more (18)_ than mass public education. Moreover, they cite several advantages: alleviation of school overcrowding, strengthened family relationships, lower (19) _ rates, the fact that students are allowed to learn at their own rate, increased (20) _, higher standardized test scores, and reduced (31) _ problems.Critics of the home schooling movement (22) _ that it creates as many problems as it solves. They acknowledge that, in a few cases, home schooling offers educational opportunities superior to those found in most public schools, but few parents can provide such educational advantages. Some parents who withdraw their children from the schools (23) _ homeschooling have an inadequate educational background and insufficient formal training to provide a satisfactory education for their children. Typically, parents have fewer technological resources (24) _ than do schools. However, the relatively in expensive computer technology that is readily available today is causing some to challenge the notion that home schooling is in any way (25) _ more highly structured classroom education.Part II Grammar and Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions:Therearefifteensentencesinthissection.Beneatheachsentencetherearefourwords,phrasesorstatementsmarkedA,B,CandD.Chooseoneword,phraseorstatementthatbestcompletesthe sentence.26. What a nice day! How about the three of us _ a walk in the park nearby? (A) to take (B) take (C) taking (D) to be taking27. If there were no subjunctive mood, English _ much easier to learn. (A) could have been (B) would be (C) will be (D) would have been28. Time _, the celebration will be held as scheduled. (A) permit (B) permitting (C) permitted (D) permits 29. We consider _ he should have left without telling anyone beforehand. (A) strange why (B) it strange what (C) it strange that (D) that strange30. It is going to be fine tomorrow. _ (A) So is it. (B) So it is. (C) So it does. (D) So does it.31. She _ fifth or so when I first met her at a conference. (A) had been (B) must be (C)has been (D) must have been32. _ the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay. (A) Whatever (B) Whenever (C) Whichever (D) However33. A new laptop costs about _of a second-hand one. (A) the price of three time (B) three times the price (C) as much as the three times price (D) three times more than the price34. The experiment requires more money than _. (A) have been put in (B) being put in (C) has been put in (D) to be put in 35. I was very interested in_ she told me. (A) all that (B) all which (C) all what (D) that36. Little _ about her own safety, though she herself was in great danger. (A) she cared (B) she may care (C) may she care (D) did she care 37. She did her work _her manager had instructed. (A) as (B) until (C) when (D) though 38. Arent you tired? I you had done enough for today. (A) should have thought (B) must have thought (C) might have thought (D) could have thought39. “It seems that she was there at the conference.” The sentence means that (A) she seems to be there at the conference. (B) she seemed to be there at the conference. (C) she seems to have been there at the conference. (D) she seemed to being there at the conference.40. Fool_Michaelis,hecouldnothavedonesuchathing. (A)as (B)who (C) that (D) like41. She remembered several occasions in the past _she had experienced a similar feeling. (A) which (B) before (C) that (D) when 42. Itisessentialthathe_allthefactsfirst. (A)isexamining (B) willexamine (C) examines (D)examine43. Whichofthefollowingitalicizedpartsisusedasanobjectcomplement? (A)Thefrontdoorremainedlocked (B)Theboylookeddisappointed (C)Nancyappearedworried (D)Heseemedtohavenomoneyleft44. Do help yourself to some fruit, _you? (A) cant (B) dont (C) wouldnt (D) wont 45. It is futile to discuss the matter further, because _ going to agree upon anything today. (A) neither you nor I are (B) neither you nor me is (C) neither you nor I am (D)neither me nor you are 46.Pleasepardon_you. (A)mydisturbing (B)disturbingme (C)todisturb (D)thatIdisturb47. Whichofthefollowingreflexivepronouns（反身代词）isusedasanobject? (A)Ispoketothepresidenthimself. (B)Frankisnotquitehimselftoday. (C)Lindaherselfwillplaytheviolin. (D)Youmustpullyourselftogether.48. As soon as she got home, she set _ preparing dinner. (A) to (B) about (C) forth (D) out 49. Time is running _ .The international community must take immediate action. (A) away (B) off (C)along (D) out 50. Which of the following adverbs can NOT be used to complete “ _ everybody came”? (A) Nearly (B) Quite (C) Practically (D) Almost51. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually _ from it.(A) prevented (B) refrained (C) limited (D) restricted52. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means _.A. brightly B.(B) light-heatedly C.(C) cheerfully D. lightly53. After working for the firm for ten years, he finally _ the rank of deputy director. (A) achieved (B) approached (C) attained (D) acquired54. The court would not accept his appeal unless _ evidence is provided.(A) conclusive (B) definite (C) eventual (D) concluding55. Winter is the _ season at most hotels in this seaside town, because very few touristscome to stay. (A) slow (B) slack (C) low (D) quiet56.Traditionally,localmidwiveswould_allthebabiesinthearea. (A)handle (B)produce (C)deliver (D)help57. The football match was _ because of the heavy rain. (A) called over (B) called up (C) called out (D) called off58. The person he interviewed was _ his former schoolmate. (A) no other than (B) no more than (C) none other than (D) none the less59.Theoperationcould_herlifebytwoorthreeyears. (A)prolong (B)increase (C)expand (D)continue60.Ourschooldidnot_forChristmasuntilmid-December. (A)breakout (B)breakdown (C)breakup (D)breakin61.Hercareerhas_anumberofactivitiescomposing,playingandacting. (A)held (B)produced (C)embraced (D)combined62.Theflagsinthestadium_inthewind. (A)flapped (B)moved (C)shook (D)stirred63. The young employee has a(n) _ quality-he is totally honest. (A) respectable (B) admirable (C) decent (D) approachable64.Ourexperimentwasconductedunderoptimalconditions.Theunderlinedpartmeans_. (A)perfect (B)proper (C)possible (D)proposed65. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means _.(A) dull (B) boring (C) long (D) hardPart IIIReading Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions:Inthissectiontherearefourpassagesfollowedbyquestionsorunfinishedstatements,eachwithfoursuggestedanswersmarkedA,B,CandD.Choosetheonethatyouthinkisthebestanswer. Text AWhen I begin to look back on all friends whom I have had, I quickly came to the conclusion that Jerry was the most important and had the greatest effect upon my life. His family moved to my block when I was only 10. Jerry was 15 at the time, but the fact that he was so much older than me seemed to make no difference to him. I was very glad that he liked me. We took long walks together, on which he would tell me stories he had heard form TV and radio programs. But as months went by, a change came into our friendship. Jerry almost stopped coming by the house, and every time I went to his house or telephoned, he put me off with some excuses such as Im studying now or Ive got some jobs to do for Mum. When we passed on the street, he would still give me a warm smile and friendly wave with a Hi, kid, but he would hardly ever stop to talk. Finally I realized that he was no longer interested in me and that his taste had changed. I noticed him with a girl once in a while and several times saw him going out in his familys car on a Friday or Saturday night. I simply couldnt understand what was so great about girls and parties. But I was hurt when he finally made me know that our friendship was at an end. Of course, he didnt really mean to hurt me, but it was a long time before I realized that it was an age problem that caused the break. There were a world of differences between the ideas and interests of a 17-year-old and a 12-year-old. Now that Im over sixteen myself, I realized this, and the hurt I got then has become happy memories of the good times we were once together. I wonder if millions of other boys and girls have had a similar experience.66. When the writer and Jerry first met, Jerry was 5 years older than the writer. 67. Their friendship lasted for a few years.68. Jerry stopped playing with the writer because he was busy with his study. 69. When a change came in their friendship, the writer started going to parties with girls。70. The main idea of the passage is that the age difference plays a part in friendship. Text BFor several years，Americans have enjoyed teleshoppingwatching TV and buying things by phone. Now teleshopping is starting in Europe. In a number of European countries，people can turn on their TVs and shop for clothes，jewelry，food，toys，and many other things. Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden，for example. The biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in 15 European countries，and in one year it made $100 million. In France there are two teleshopping channels，and the French spend about $20 million a year to buy things through those channels. In Germany，until last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for 1 hour every day. Then the government allowed more teleshopping. Other channels can open for telebusiness，including the largest American teleshopping company and a 24-hour teleshopping company. German businesses are hoping this new teleshopping will help them sell more things. Some people like teleshopping because it allows them to do their shopping without leaving their homes. With all the problems of traffic in the cities，this is an important reason. But at the same time，other Europeans do not like this new way of shopping. They can teleshopping junk on the air. Many Europeans usually worry about the quality of the things for sale on TV. Good quality is important to them，and they believe they cannot be sure about the quality of the things on TV. The need for high quality means that European teleshopping companies will have to be different from the American companies. They will have to be more careful about the quality of the things they sell. They will also have to work harder to sell things that the buyers cannot touch or see in person. 71. Teleshopping is cheap in Europe. 72. People like teleshopping because it is easier.73. Some Europeans dont like teleshopping because they dont watch TV74. In Germany，teleshopping may have fewer buyers.75. The best title of this passage is Teleshopping in Europe . Text CThis year, like lots of other people, Im going to try to make my own Christmas presents. Its not the first time that Ive promised myself this. Being a milliner, and an all-round crafty type, Ive often thought I should put my money where my mouth is. But this year Im really going to stick to it. Its partly that Im short of cash, but also that Ive recently returned from an inspiring trip around Britain, looking into make do and mend for BBC2s Newsnight.I dreamed up the trip a few months ago. The thought of traveling the country-making things as I went, meeting artists and craftspeople-sounded like the perfect way to spend the summer. Id pack a tent and a sewing machine and off Id go. But by the time I finalized my plans and hit the road, leaves were already crunching under foot. It seemed crazy to camp with winter on the way; instead, Newsnight viewers offered me board and lodging in return for help with a craft task. There was an overwhelming response.My tasks ranged from darning(缝补) a moth-eaten monks jumper to making trousers for a stilt walker. Textile students in Harpenden offered to