大学英语大二 期末考试.doc

命题教师:肖玲、杨路平教研室主任：单位负责人：广州工商学院期末课程考核试卷2015-2016学年度第一学期大学英语（本科）课程课程编号：B050003使用专业：14级物流管理、数字媒体、电子信息试卷类型： B卷考核类型：考试考试形式：闭卷姓名学号专业班级 题序一二三四五六总分分值10502515100I Multiple Choice（每题0.5分，共10分） Directions: There are 20 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. It is _ too late for you to change your mind.A. so B. such C. never D. always 2. Dont look down _ them just because they didnt pass the exam.A. in B. after C. up D. on 3. I was _ the risks involved in the project, but I was willing to take the risks.A. aware of B. absent from C. disturbed by D. thought of4. We dont serve something _, just plain, ordinary food.A. significant B. favorable C. fancy D. efficient5. A recent survey showed that women _ for 40 percent of the total workforce. A. assess B. account C. charge D. conduct6. She listened to her favorite rock music while _ along with the words. A. sang B. singing C. sing D. to sing7. We have never done anything for them, _they have done so much for us.A. because B. whereas C. since D. where 8. He translated books not only from English, but also, on _, from French.A. inventions B. success C. culture D. occasion9. You can go fishing _ you promise to be back before 11 oclock.A. as long as B. as soon as C. as well as D. as well10. These students _ the cause of helping those who are not able to help themselves.A. are at their best B. are committed to C. are good at D. are likely to 11. The student can hardly speak simple English, much less _ . A. he can write English articles B. can he write English articles C. he can not write English articles D. can not he write English articles12. The rain was heavy and _ the land was flooded.A. consequent B. consequently C. sequent D. subsequent13. After a brief _by the chairman, the speaker began his lecture on how to make a good impression.A. introduction B. test C. communication D. adjustment14. Scientists are still searching _ an inexpensive and effective cure to common cold.A. on B. for C. about D. in15. The picture is _ to the one in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.A. identification B. identify C. identity D. identical16. Henry always seems so self-confident, but _ he is extremely shy.A. as a result of B. in reality C. in case D. all along 17. If you have no _ to our agreement, I will announce the news to the reporters.A. departure B. destination C. objection D. illusion18. The grass will grow quickly if _ frequently.A. watered B. watering C. to water D. be water19. He believes that complaints about some tiny problems are a sign of _.A. shortness B. illness C. careless D. weakness20. Encourage your child to reach a _ between what he wants and what you want.A. resistance B. compromise C. support D. promiseII. Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) （共50分） Section A Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please write down the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.（每题1分，共10分） As air pollution becomes _21_serious, it attracts widespread attention; long-time _22_ to air pollution can lead to physical changes in our bodies. Therefore, its high time we took _23_ to solve this problem.To begin with, a more _24_ public transportation should be developed to _25_ the traffic pressure in cities. Citizens should be _26_ to take buses and subways rather than drive _27_ cars. Then, not only should we plant most trees every year, but also we should take care of and _28_ the trees growing in our cities. Last but not the least, its the _29_ of the government to limit the number of cars.In conclusion, all of us should work together to solve the problem of air pollution. Only in this way can we enjoy the clean the clean air and live in a _30_ environment.A. exposure B. favorable C. regarding D. develop E. increasingly F. actually G. wondered H. responsibilityI. encouraged J. advanced K. comfort L. protect M. measures N. private O. relieveII Section BDirections: There are four passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each of them, there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and put your answer on the answer sheet. （每题2分，共40分）Passage 1As you all know, the United States is a country on wheels. Nearly eight million new cars are made each year; four households out of five own at least one car, and more than a quarter have two each. Yet youll be surprised to learn that some of the car-owners even suffer from malnutrition（营养不良）. In 1968, a nation-wide survey of malnutrition was made for the first time. It found that 10 million people are suffering in health through inadequate feeding; the causes of their plight（困境）were varied. Unemployment over a long period should be considered as the main factor. And unemployment, strange to say, nine times out of ten results from automation, both in industrial and agricultural areas. For example, in the rural South when a cotton plantation suddenly cuts its force from 100 people to three, the problem to help the displaced arises. So is the case with industrial automation. In fact, probably 2 million jobs are made unnecessary each year in the whole country as a result of the automation process, thus making unemployment a chief social concern. According to government statistics, the number of people unemployed was over 5 percent for the period from 1958 to 1963. In July 1981, it rose to 7.8 percent. As a matter of fact, it has long been known that even during the most prosperous periods there have been people without enough to eat. So I think thats why President Kennedy said in his inauguration speech in 1961, if the government did not help the poor, it could not save the rich. In 1966, the Social Security Administration calculated that a family of four needed an income of $3,355 a year to be above the line of poverty. And in 1977, the average poverty line of the country was slightly more than $6,200 annual income for a non-farm family of four. According to the Social Security Act, families of that size below poverty line are eligible to receive benefits from the special welfare program. The average weekly payment of benefits now is equivalent to 36 percent of the workers normal wage. And the number of people who receive government benefits is increasing. In 1973, social insurance payments by governments, mainly to old age pensioners and people who had lost their jobs or were off work through illness, amounted to $86,000 million. Those not fully qualified for insurance payments received $29,000 million in public aid. But problems still exist. Many people are not reached by the anti-poverty program, because local authorities and agencies do not want to play their part or do not gave the resources to do so. Some poor people will not accept help for various reasons. Of course, there are some more important factors which lie in the structure of the society, but I dont consider it necessary to dig into them here. Yet we will perhaps agree that social welfare programs have solved to some extent the problems of feeding, clothing and housing those below the poverty line. On the whole, it perhaps might be said that American people are living a better life than people in most other countries.31. The United States is called a country on wheels because_ .A. about one-fourth Americans own two cars B. a bit over one out of four households are the owners of two carsC. nearly 8 million new cars drive in the country every year D. 80% Americans have at least one car 32. According to a 1968 survey, ten million Americans found themselves in a difficult health situation chiefly due to . A. inadequate feedingB. malnutritionC. unemploymentD. automation33. The author use ”the displaced”(Line 9, Para. 2) to refer to those who are . A. unemployed B. disabled C. sick D. poor34. The word “eligible”(Line 6, Para.3) is synonymous (同义）with “ ”A. necessary B. urgentC. neededD. worthy 35. Americans are living a better life than those in most of other countries because, to some degree, . A. many Americans receive benefits from the special welfare program B. some poor people can receive help for some reason or other C. there is the anti-poverty program in the U.S. D. social welfare programs have some measure settled the problems of those below the poverty line.Passage2 There are three kinds of goals: short-term,medium-range and long-term goals. Short-range goals are those that usually deal with current activities,which we can apply on a daily basis.Such goals can be achieved in a week or less,or two weeks,or possible months.It should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation ,out long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without the achievement of solid short-term goals.Upon completing our short-term goals,we should date the occasion and then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed.The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-range goals.They might deal with just one term of school or the entire school year,or they could even extend for several years.Any time you move a step at a time,you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step,you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeed.And as your list of completion dates grow,your motivation and desire will increase.Long-range goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing.We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.36.Our long-term goals mean a lot_.A.if we complete our short-range goalsB if we cannot reach solid short-term goalsC if we write down the datesD if we put forward some plans37.New short-term goals are build upon_.A.two yearsB .long-term goalsC.current activitiesD.the goals that have been completed38.When we complete each step of our goals ,_.A.we will win final successB.we are overwhelmedC.we should build up confidence of successD.we should strong desire for setting new goals39.Once our goals are drawn up,_.A.we should stick to them until we complete themB.we may change our goals as we have new ideas and opportunitiesC.we had better wait for the exciting news of successD.we have made great decision40.It is implied but not stated in the passage that _.A.those who have long-term goals will succeedB.writing down the dates may discourage youC.the goal is only a guide for us to reach our destinationD.every should have a goalPassage 3As the pace of life continues to increase ,we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift,being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.Stress is an natural part of everyday lift and there is no way to avoid it. In fact ,it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be .A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation adn give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress,and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress,in whatever form,we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between fight or flight and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,but however little the stress,it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long,through continued exposure to stress,that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.Since we cannot remove stress from our lives(it would be unwise to do so even if we could),we need to find ways to deal with it.41.People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_.A.they do not know how to enjoy themselvesB.they do not believe that relaxation is important for healthC. they are travailing fast all the timeD.they are becoming busier with their work42.According to the writer ,the most important character for a good manager is his _.A.not fearing stressB.knowing the art of relaxationC.high sense of responsibilityD.having control over performance43.Which of the following statements is true?A.We can find some ways to avoid stressB.Stress is always harmful to peopleC.It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.D.Different people can withstand different amounts of stress44.In Paragraph 3, such a reaction refers back to_.A.making a choice between flight or fightB.reaction to stress both chemically and physicallyCresponding to crises quicklyD.losing heart at the signs difficulties45.In the last sentence of the passage,do so refers to _.A.expose ourselves to stressB.find ways to deal with stressC.remove stress from our livesD.established links between diseases and stressPassage 4As she walked round the huge department store,Edith reflected how difficult it was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father.She wish that he was as easy to please as her mother, who was always delighted with perfumeBesides, shopping at this time of the year was a most disagreeable experience :people trod on your toes,poked you with their elbows and almost knocked you over in their haste to get to a bargain ahead of you.Partly to have a rest, Edith paused in front of a counter where some attractive ties were on display. They are real silk, the assistant assured her, trying to tempt her. Worth double the price. But edit knew from past experience that her choice of ties hardly ever pleased her father.She moved on reluctantly and then quite by chance, stopped where a small crowd of man had gathered round a counter. She found some good quality pipes on sale-and the prices were very reasonable. Edith did not hesitate for long : although her father only smoked a pipe occasionally, she knew that this was a present which was bound to please him.When she got home,with her small well-chosen present concealed in her handbag, her parents were already at the supper table. Her mother was in an especially cheerful mood, Your father has at last to decided to stop smoking. She informed her daughter.46.Ediths father _. A.did not like present B never got present C preferred ties D was difficult to choose a present for47 .The assistant spoke to Edith because s