实用大学英语3复习资料.docx

实用大学英语复习资料I. Creating compound words by combining a word from Column A with a word from Column B:Column AColumn BThe Compound Words CreatedliptaillipstickcockpincocktailunderstickunderstatewhatheadwhateverhairstatehairpinforestyleforeheadeverII. Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the words or phrases given below: average democracy crazy about permission household try out regard as pronounce dress up athlete approve propose miracle confident romantic1. _Democracy _ may be adopted in running a family.2. She looks like an _ athlete _.3. Without my _ permission _, nobody can enter.4. Nowadays, many husbands refuse to share the _ household _ chores with their wives.5. How do you _ pronounce _ b-o-u-q-u-e-t?6. What is the _ average _ rainfall for July?7. Im _ crazy about _ computer games.8. He felt at ease and _ confident _ about the future.9. I _ approve _ of your trying to earn some money, but please dont neglect your study.10. You wont make the team if you dont _ try out _.11. Dont bother to _ dress up _ come as you are.12. I _ regard _ your suggestion _ as _ worth considering.III. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions: 1. Go to see the doctor, _ _ your cold may get worse. DA. but B. while C. either D. or2. You may _ do it yourself _ leave it to me. AA. eitheror B. bothand C. not onlybut also D. whetheror3. She tried hard, _ she was unsuccessful. BA. therefore B. but C. or D. unless4. The girl _ serves in the shop is the owners daughter. BA. which B. who C. what D. how5. Would you mind _ the radio? AA. turning down B. turn down C. to turn down D. to be turned down6. _ soap operas every night has been a daily must for most people. AA. To watching B. Watch C. Watching D. Being watched7. I enjoy _ to music as well as reading books. BA. to listening B. listen C. listening D. to listen8. I prefer _ on foot to making a bus to the school. BA. go B. to go C. going D. went9. We are determined _ the problem. CA. overcome B. overcoming C. to overcome D. to be overcome10. He has made _. DA. go B. gone C. going D. to go11. The chair looks rather hard, but in fact it is very comfortable to _. BA. sit B. sit on C. be seat D. be sat on12. They have a meeting _ this afternoon. DA. attend B. attending C. to be attended D. to attend13. I dont mind _ by bus, but I hate _ in queues. DA. to travel, standing B. having traveled, standingC. traveling, to stand D. traveling, standing14. He is looking forward to _ his holiday in Britain. CA. spend B. have spent C. spending D. having been spending15. He wished _. AA. to have his hair cut B. to have cut his hairC. to cut hair D. his hair to cutIV. Reading comprehension: American FamilyThe traditional American family is a “nuclear family”. A nuclear family refers to a husband and wife and their children. The average American family today has two or three children (and maybe a few pets). In come culture, people live close to their extended family. Several generations may even live together. In America, only in a few cases does more than one household live under one roof.Many American homes are run like a democracy. Each family member has freedom of speech. A sense of equality often exists in American homes. Instead of fearing Mom and Dad, children may think of them as good friends. Husbands and wives often share housework. In many cases a child can enjoy privacy in his or her own bedroom. From an early age, children gain responsibility in handling money. They may receive a weekly allowance or even have part-time jobs .often parents give children freedom to make their own decisions. Preschoolers choose what clothes to wear or which toys to buy. Young adults generally make their own choices about what career to pursue and whom to marry.Families in America, like those in every culture, face many problems. Social pressures are breaking apart more and more American homes. Over half of the U.S. marriages now end in divorce. More than one in four American children is growing up in single-parent homes. As a result, many people believe the American family is in trouble.Even so, there is still a reason for hope. Many organizations are working hard to strengthen families. Almost all Americans believe that the family is one of the most important parts of life. The majority also feel that the traditional two-parent is best for children. They realize that problems in family life in recent years have brought about serious consequences. As a result, more and more people are making their family a priority. Many women are giving up their jobs to stay at home with their children. Families are going on vacations together. Husbands and wives are making a concentrated effort to keep their marriages solid.The United Nations has declared 1994 the “International Year of the Family.” Not just in America, but all over the world, people recognize the importance of strong families. How do you strengthen the family bond? Do special thins for each other. Talk to each other, play together and spend time together. Oh, and one more thing: be thankful for each other. If you have a family, every day should be Thanksgiving Day.Tell whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the text.( F ) 1. The extended family is the traditional American family.( F ) 2. In an American family, children are required to obey their parents.( T ) 3. Divorce is a serious issue in America.( F ) 4. Two-parent family is not very good for the children.( T ) 5. We are supposed to be grateful to our family members.Who Will Be Tomorrows Beauty?Im the girl who is crazy about shopping. You know Im proud of myself: What are the latest fashion clothes? What is the popular hair style like? Where can you get the beautiful bags? All these are within my control. My friends regard me as a charming beauty who can keep up with the latest trends. Are you ready to dress yourself up?FashionColorsAmong various colors, theres no doubt about thisred is hot focus now. If the fire or lipsticks red are just too bright for you theres still, claret or cherry or brick. Then lets see the warm orange, which makes you feel shining. Orange is being spotted on the streets in flashes or tropical warmth. Finally there comes the alluring black. For understated cocktail dressing, nothing beats something simple, elegant, and black.FashionHairstyleDont be tempted to force your hair straight or curly. The simple and natural style makes you more beautiful. By sectioning off a wide segment of hair from the side of your head, or wrap the segment across the top of your forehead and then secure it with hairpins at the back. For a sexy alternative, get some tousled texture into your hair by adding styling gel or mousse to damp hair and allow it to dry naturally.FashionAccessoriesFashion should be fun, so dont be afraid to try out new styles. If you are not brave enough to try a whole new wardrobe, accessories are the answers! By changing only your accessories, you will be saving money and then you will be able to keep up with the latest trends. Adding accessories such as a bag, a belt, a hat, a scarf or jewelry can really change your look. For example, a pair of jeans and a T-shirt with the help of accessories can be made into several different events. How important accessories are! Theyll make you more fashionable.Fashion is a reflection of your character. Dont let other peoples opinions influence how you dress! Whatever style you choose to follow, remember that fashion should be fun and most importantly it should suit you. Dont follow it blindly.Choose the best answer to each of the following questions according to the text.1. If you are invited to a cocktail party, youd better choose _. BA. warm orange B. charming blackC. fire red D. pure white2. What kind of hairstyle is popular? CA. Long straight hair B. Curled hairC. Simple and natural hairstyle D. Messy hairstyle3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the author? BA. She spars no effort to dress herself up.B. She would like to make her hair curly.C. Buying clothes costs her much.D. She knows a lot about fashion.4. Which of the following statements is TRUE? DA. If you want to be a beauty, you should buy beautiful clothes.B. You should listen to other peoples suggestions on how to dress.C. Fashion reflects the wealth of a person.D. You are supposed to choose the style that suits you.5. Whats the main idea of the text? AA. Some suggestions on how to dress yourself up.B. How to choose colors.C. What kind of hairstyle is sexy.D. Accessories can help you keep up with the trend.TimeWhat is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spend or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? Thats an easy question, you may say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a valuable resource. Maybe thats why they are fond of the expression, “Time is money.”Because Americans believe time is a limited resource, they try to conserve and mange it. People in the U.S. often attend seminars or read books on time management. It seems they all want to organize their time better. Professional carry around pocket plannerssome in electronic formto keep track of appointments and deadlines. People do all they can to squeeze more time out of their life. The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed this opinion best: “Do you love life? Then do not waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.”To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other peoples time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology or explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time. At informal get-together, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually dont try that at work.American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often fix the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is convenient. Only very close friends will just “drop by”. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most people think twice about calling after10:00 pm.Even Americans would admit that no one can control time. Time is like money, and it may slip easily through our fingers. And time is like the weather that is very hard to predict. Nevertheless, time is one of lifes most precious gifts.Choose the best answer to each of the following questions according to the text.1. Whats the theme of the text? DA. Time is money.B. Time is difficult to control.C. We should be on time.D. We should value and manage the limited and precious time.2. What does the word “that” in the last line of Paragraph 2 refer to? AA. Time B. Money C. Resource D. Seminar3. Why should we be punctual? BA. We are punctual so that we dont annoy others.B. We are punctual to show that we respect others.C. We are punctual because we are force to be so.D. We are punctual because others are punctual.4. Which of the followings is not supported in America according to this passage? CA. Setting the time beforehand.B. Visiting a very close friend without letting him know it.C. Visiting an acquaintance without informing him in advance.D. Calling a person before 10 oclock at night.5. Why is time difficult to control according to the author? DA. Because it goes quickly.B. Because it cannot be touched.C. Because it cannot be seen.D. Because it may slip through our fingers like money.V. Complete the following sentences according to the Chinese information: 1. (爱他人并被他人所爱) _ To love and to be loved _ is the greatest happiness one can get.2. She asked me (在她不在的时候接电话)_to answer the phone in her absence _.3. The children were too full of beans (无法安静地坐着) _ to sit still_.4. You (应该保持冷静) _ should keep calm_ even in face of danger.5. The meeting (举行) _ was held _ last week.6. 如果你想参加鸡尾酒会时穿得低调，没有什么能比得过样式简单、款式优雅的黑色衣裙。For understated cocktail dressing, nothing be