《大学英语I》期末预测试卷No.3(附答案).doc

重庆交通学院大学英语I期末预测试卷 No.3Part I Listening Comprehension ( 20%) (略)Part II Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four suggested answers marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the best answer to each question. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:In the summer of 1885, nine-year-old Joseph Meister was a very ill little boy. He had been attacked by a sick dog who had rabies(恐水症，狂犬病), a very dangerous disease. His doctor tried to help him, but there was no cure for rabies at that time. The doctor told Josephs parents that perhaps there was one man who could save Josephs life. His name was Louis Pasteur.When Pasteur was a young boy in France, he was very curious. Louis was especially interested in medicine, so he spent many hours every day with the chemist who lived in his small town. The chemist sold pills, cough syrups, and other types of medicine, just as modern pharmacists, or druggists, do today. At that time, the chemist had to make all the medicines himself. Young Louis enjoyed watching the chemist as he worked and listening to him help the customers who came to him each day. Pasteur decided that one day he wanted to help people, too.As a schoolboy, Pasteur worked slowly and carefully. At first, his teachers thought that young Louis might be a slow learner. Through elementary school, high school, and college, Pasteur worked the same thoughtful way. In fact, he was not a slow learner, but a very intelligent young man. He became a college professor and a scientist, and he continued to work carefully.Because of Pasteurs patient methods, he was able to make many observations about germs. For example, germs cause meat and milk to spoil. They also cause many serious diseases. Pasteur was studying about the germs that cause rabies when Joseph Meister became ill. In fact, Pasteur believed he had a cure for rabies, but he had never given it to a person before. At first, Pasteur was afraid to treat Joseph, but his doctor said the child was dying. Pasteur gave Joseph an inoculation(接种疫苗，种痘), or shot, every day for ten days. Slowly, the child became better. Pasteurs vaccination(种痘，接种疫苗) cured him.During his lifetime, Pasteur studied germs and learned how they cause diseases in animals and people. He developed vaccinations that prevent many of this illness. He also invented the process of pasteurization(巴斯德氏杀菌法), which stops foods such as milk from spoiling. Louis Pasteur died on September 28, 1985, at the age of 72. Modern medicine continues to benefit from the work of this great scientist.21. We learn from the passage that _.(A) Joseph finally died of rabies(B) Joseph fell ill with a very dangerous disease(C) Josephs doctor knew that Josephs disease could not be cured(D) Josephs doctor turned to another doctor for help22. As a young boy, Pasteur _.(A) lived with a French chemist(B) observed a chemist making medicine(C) helped a chemist cure a sick people(D) served customers in a chemists shop23. Louis Pasteurs teacher first thought that young Pasteur _.(A) worked slowly and with great care(B) was always observing things(C) was a slow learner(D) was a very thoughtful person24. Pasteur was afraid to treat Joseph at first because _.(A) he thought Josephs disease was caused by an unknown germ(B) he had never tried his way of treatment on anyones else before(C) he saw that Joseph was dying(D) his medicine took effect very slowly25. During his lifetime, Pasteur _.(A) worked as a doctor and cured many people(B) made major discoveries in the field of medicine(C) mainly studied how disease could be prevented(D) studied the process of the spoiling of foodPassage 2Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:As you walk along the street in any American city, you see many different faces. You see oriental faces, black faces, and white faces. These are the faces of the United States, a country of immigrants from all over the world. Immigrants are people who leave one country to live permanently in another country.The first immigrants came to North America in the 1600s from northern European countries such as England and Holland. These people generally had light skin and light hair. They came to live in North America because they wanted religious freedom. In the 1700s and early 1800s immigrants continued to move from Europe to the United States. At this time there was one group of unwilling immigrants, black Africans. These people were tricked or forced to come to the United States, where they worked on the large farms in the south. The blacks had no freedom; they were slaves. In the 1800s many Chinese and Irish immigrants came to the United States. They came because of economic or political problems in their countries. The most recent immigrants to the United States, the Indochinese, Cubans, and Central Americans also came because of economic or political problems in their own countries. Except for blacks, most of these immigrants thought of the United States as a land of opportunity, of a chance for freedom and new lives.In the United States, these immigrants looked for help from other immigrants who shared the same background, language, and religion. Therefore, there are neighborhoods in each U. S. city made up almost entirely of one ethnic or racial group. There are all Italian, all Puerto Rican, or all Irish neighborhoods in many East Coast cities and all Mexican neighborhoods in the Southwest.In Dearborn, Michigan, there is a large group of Lebanese. There are racial neighborhoods with a strong religious feeling such as a Jewish part of Brooklyn in New York. And, of course, there are economic neighborhood divisions; in American cities very often poor people do not live in the same neighborhoods as rich people.This wide variety of neighborhoods in the cities is a reflection of the different groups in American society. American society is a mixture of racial, language, cultural, religious, and economic groups. People sometimes call America a melting pot and compare its society to a soup with many different ingredients. The ingredients (different races, cultures, religions, and economic groups) supposedly mix together to make a smooth soup. But, in reality, there are a few lumps left in the soup.26. The earliest immigrants came to North America because _.(A) they wanted to have freedom in their religious beliefs(B) they were poor people in their own countries(C) they wanted to work on the large farms in the U. S.(D) they were tired of the political problems in their own countries27. The black Africans came to the United States because _.(A) they wanted to gain political freedom(B) they thought of the United States as a land of opportunity(C) they wanted to live a new life(D) they were tricked or forced to go there28. One of the reasons why immigrants to the U. S. formed racial neighborhoods is that they _.(A) had the same problems(B) shared the same political views(C) worked in the same places(D) spoke the same language29. Jewish immigrants to the U.S. are most likely to be found in _.(A) Dearborn, Michigan(B) Chinatown, San Francisco(C) Brooklyn, New York(D) Harlem, New York30. The sentence “there are a few lumps left in the soup” implies that _.(A) some immigrants are poor; some are rich(B) the immigrants didnt get along with their neighbors(C) different ethnic groups have kept their separate identities(D) people of different cultures enjoy their life in the U. S.Passage 3Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Johnny was three when he ran away from home for the first time. Somebody left the garden gate open. Johnny wandered out, crossed some fields, and two hours later, arrived in the next village. He was just able to give his name and address.By the time he was seven, Johnny used to vanish from home two to three times a year. Sometimes he covered quite long distances on foot. On other occasions he got on a bus or even a train, and simply sat there until someone asked for his ticket. Generally the police brought him home. “Why do you do it?” they used to ask. “You arent unhappy at home, are you?” “Of course not,” Johnny replied. “Then why?” “I just like seeing places,” Johnny told them.Johnny continued to “see places” although everyone tried to stop him. His parents used to watch him closely, and so did his teachers; but sooner or later Johnny managed to slip away. As he grew older, his favorite trick was to hide on a long distance truck. Sometimes he used to travel hundreds of miles before anyone discovered him.It is hardly surprising that eventually Johnny managed to get on board a plane. He was twelve at the time. It was a cargo plane and, a few hours later, Johnny found himself in Cario. How did he get on board? No one knows! According to Johnny himself, it was easy: he just went into the airport, walked along some corridors and get on board the nearest plane.In spite of all this, Johnny did well at school. He enjoyed mathematics and languages and, perhaps not surprisingly, he was especially good at geography. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” his teachers asked him. Johnny did not take long to answer that question. “an explorer!” he answered. “But its difficult to become an explorer in this modern age.” they tried to tell him, “unless you go into space!” But it was no use: Johnny knew what he wanted!Just before he left school, Johnny saw a notice in one of the daily papers. An expedition was about to go to Brazil to travel up the Amazon River. There were vacancies(空缺) for three young people “willing to work hard and with a sense of adventure”. Johnny applied, and, two months later, he was on his way to Brazil.31. The first time Johnny ran away from home, _.(A) he was only 7 years old(B) he reached a town far away from home(C) he walked for two hours before he reached another village(D) he went into the fields after managing to open the garden gate32. Johnny frequently left home because _.(A) he was unhappy there(B) he loved walking long distances(C) he liked taking risks(D) he liked seeing new places33. Johnnys favorite means of traveling was _.(A) going around on foot(B) taking a train(C) taking a bus(D) hiding on a long distance truck34. People around Johnny _.(A) tried to stop Johnny from going away from home(B) watched Johnny day and night in turn(C) talked him out of slipping away from home(D) kept following him to get him back35. We learn from the passage that Johnny _.(A) went to Brazil two months after he finished school(B) answered an ad(广告) in the newspaper and found a job(C) went exploring along the Amazon river(D) left home for an expedition to AfricaPassage 4Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:About 16 million people in the United States have lost some of their hearing. About 2 million others are extremely or completely deaf. They cant hear speech of most other sounds in their everyday life, even with a hearing aid to make sound louder.There are several kinds of hearing loss. The first kind results from disease or injury to the outer or middle part of the ear. The damage prevents sound waves from reaching the inner ear. Usually, this form of hearing loss is not extreme. And a hearing aid or medical treatment can often restore hearing. A second kind of hearing loss involves the nerves(神经). It is caused by damage to the inner ear. A loud noise or disease may destroy some of the tiny nerve cells(细胞) that carry sound. People suffering this kind of damage may loss the ability to hear some sounds, high or low. The third kind of deafness is called a central hearing loss. It is caused by damage to the hearing nerves leading to the brain or in the brain itself.Deafness is the most common bodily disability(残疾) in America. Often nothing can be done to stop it. But many cases can be prevented. One simple thing is responsible for most hearing loss. That one thing is noise. Telephone bell, loud music, machines. In industrial countries, especially, these things make the world very noisy. Studies have shown that old men in quiet African villages have much better hearing than young people in America. Other sources of deafness include accidents, drugs and illnesses. 36. What kind of hearing loss mentioned in the passage is the most serious? (A) The first kind. (B) The second kind. (C) The third kind. (D) None.37. Hearing loss caused by damage to _ can often be restored. (A) the outer ear. (B) the inner ear. (C) the nerves. (D) the brain.38. Which of the following is not a source of deafness? (A) Loud music. (B) Bodily disability. (C) Accidents. (D) Some drugs. 39. It can be inferred from the passage that _. (A) developed countries are more noisy. (B) nothing can be done to prevent loss of hearing. (C) old people suffer less from hearing loss. (D) 16 million Americans have lost their hearing.40. Which of the following statements is not true? (A) Deafness is very common in America. (B) Hearing nerves are most important to ones hearing. (C) There are different causes of hearing loss. (D) Hearing aids can always help deaf people hear clearly. Part III Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 41. Its important to _ time for relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment as well.(A) set aside (B) set on (C) set out (D) set up42.Youd better take an umbrella _ it rains.(A) in the case of (B) in case of (C) in case (D) case43.We must complete our normal reading _ in time.(A) signs (B) assignment (C) signals (D) signature44.The library should not have _.(A) attractions (B) distractions (C) extractions (D) subtractions45.Skimming means _ a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully.(A) looking after (B) looking into (C) looking up (D) looking over46. If Bob drove more _, he wouldnt have so many accidents.(A) careful (B) carefully (C) careless (D) carelessly47. There was more than _ rain and snow last year, so some parts of the country have been flooded this spring.(A) extra (B) efficient (C) permanent (D) adequate48. Although Chichester had lung cancer, he was determined to _ his plansailing round the world.(A) carry away (B) carry back (C) carry off (D) carry out49. No sooner _ his last sentence than John took up the argument (争论).(A) had he finished (B) he had finished(C) did he finish (D) he finished50. Im going to make an early start tomorrow _ I will be able to catch the train.(A) just as (B) so that (C) even though (D) ever since51. The car hit the wall and _, but the driver was so fortunate as not to get hurt.(A) turned down (B) turned off (C) turned over (D) turned up52. When I read the story, I cant help _ of my days in college.(A) thinking (B) to think (C) be thinking (D) think53. We need someone more _ in teaching beginners.(A) experienced (B) inexperienced (C) experiencing (D) experience54. He went to the concert with much _ because he doesnt like pop music at all.(A) reluctant (B) reluctance (C) reluctantly (D) reluctances55. He was very much _ with his son, who had failed again in his final exam.(A) disappoint (B) disappointment (C) disappointed (D) disappointing56. If you work hard _, you wont have to sit up all night before the exam.(A) at one time (B) at other times (C) at times (D) at no time57. It was not a serious accident; the car needs only some _ repairs.(A) major (B) secondary (C) minor (D) primary58. He did the work in a more _ way and saved a lot of time.(A) efficiency (B) efficient (C) efficiently (D) sufficient59. The cat watched the mouse (老鼠) hole with great _.(A) patient (B) patiently (C) faint (D) patience60. His report on the 26th Olympic Games (奥运会) was really_ .(A) excite (B) excited (C) excitedly (D) exciting61. Jack said that he would have nothing to with _ people like Tom.(A) honestly (B) honest (C) dishonest (D) honestly62. It is good for old people to be _ involved in their communities.(A) act (B) action (C) activity (D) actively63. Helping mother with her house work, his sister is _ to be praised.(A) worth (B) worthy (C) worthwhile (D) deserve64. He can always _ an excuse (借口) for being late.(A) come up with (B) catch up with (C) put up with (D) keep up with65. It was not until it was getting dark_ the child remembered to go back home.(A) when (B) so (C) then (D) that66. Without your help, we _ the accomplishments we have made.(A) would not have made (B) didnt make(C) dont make (D) will n