《大学英语2》复习资料.doc

12.13.2010大学英语2复习资料一 Vocabulary1. The Japanese invades_ a lot of horrible crimes against the Chinese people.A. attracted B. interviewed C. invaded D. committed2. She was _ the Nobel Prize for her new discovery.A. contributed B. awarded C. rewarded D. promoted3. _ her interest in children, I am sure teaching is the right career for her.A. Giving B. Thinking C. Given D. Thought4. He tried to_ some money to buy a new bike for her wife.A. save side B. save up C. save off D. save away5. He had the distinct impression that everyone was_ against him.A. opposing B. objecting C. turning D. attacking6. The professor_ the examination papers to the class.A. extended B. reviewed C. displayed D. distributed7. There is little _ in trying to persuade him since he is determined to turn a deaf ear to you.A. point B. occasion C. means D. change8. You can _ the details, just tell us the points she mentioned during her last days.A. leave out B. carry out C. fall out D. work out9. He has not quite solved the problem yet, but he is _it.A. making of B. working on C. clearing up D. trying out10. Some of my specimens were extremely_ in the eyes of experts.A. sole B. rare C. few D. single11. Jean has set her_ on going to college next year to pursue a Masters degree.A. mind B. sight C. hand D. foot12. Ive sent the children outside to play, they were standing in my _ all the time.A. way B. path C. place D. pass13. Wed better do our Christmas shopping now. Time is_.A. running out B. leaving out C. passing out D. leading out14. He couldnt_ his tears any longer and wept aloud.A. hold back B. wipe out C. burst into D. brush over15. He dreamed of _ a house entirely to himself.A. taking B. having C. giving D. turning16. They have_ prices of medicines for the benefit of the people.A. figured out B. stood by C. brought down D. composed of17. How could he_ believing that she was changing her mind.A. expose to B. contribute to C. break into D. keep from18. You have done quite enough work for today, now_ for a bit.A. make it way B. make it relaxed C. take it relaxed D. take it easy19. They were_ firm in their opposition to the constitution.A. elegantly B. absolutely C. evenly D. exactly20. They must be much annoyed that the buses here come and go_.A. lately B. unsteadily C. frankly D. unequally二Reading comprehensionQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage: Passage One A couple of years ago I spent the day at an elementary school in New Jersey. It was a nice average school, a square and solid building, full of reasonably well-behaved kids from middle-class families. I handled three classes, and by the time I staggered out the door I wanted to lie down for the rest of the day. Teachings the toughest job there is. In his new memoir, “Teacher Man,” Frank McCourt recalls telling his students, “Teaching is hander than working on docks and warehouses.” Not to mention writing a column. I can stare off into the middle distance with my chin in my hand any time. But you go mentally south for five minutes in front of a class of fifth graders, and you are sunk. The average new teacher today makes just under $30,000 a year, which may not look too bad for a twenty-something with no mortgage and no kids. But soon enough the news teachers realize that they can make more money and not work anywhere near as hard elsewhere. After a lifetime of hearing the old legends about cushy hours and summer vacations, they figure out that early mornings are for students who need extra help, evenings are for test corrections and lesson plans, and weekends and summers are for second and even third jobs to try to pay the bills. According to the Department of Education, one in every five teachers leaves after the first year, and almost twice as many leave within three. If any business had that rate of turnover, someone would do something smart and strategic to fix it. This isnt any business. Its the most important business around, the gardeners of the landscape of the human race. Unfortunately, the current way of dealing with problems in education is taken directly from business practice, and its a terrible fit. Instead of simply acknowledging that starting salaries are woefully low and committing to increasing them and finding the money for reasonable recurring raises, politicians have wasted decades talking about something called merit pay. Its a concept that works fine if youre making toys, but kids arent toys, and good teaching isnt an assembly line.21. What can we infer from the first paragraph about teachers? A) They have to teach three classes at a time. B) They have a very rewarding job. C) They prefer to teach children from middle-class families. D) They have a very hard job to do.22. Why does the author say teaching is tougher than writing a column? A) Teaching is like working on docks and warehouses. B) Teaching demands full attention. C) Teachers have to work with children. D) Teachers have no chance to go traveling.23. What do new teachers find out after some practice? A) Their starting salary is lower than offered by other occupations. B) They have to work during vacations to make ends meet. C) They have to plan their time well to get everything done. D) They can take a second or even a third job besides teaching.24. We can infer from the 4th paragraph that the author thinks_ A) measures should be taken to keep teachers in their job B) the rate of turnover in teaching is low compared to other occupations C) its natural for a number of teachers to quit in three to five yearsD) its fair to call teachers the gardeners of the landscape of the human race25. What does the author think of merit pay? A) It will make up for teachers low starting salaries. B) It will bring down the turnover rate of teachers. C) It is a good fix for current educational problems. D) It is not suitable for the teaching profession. Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage: I was born with a disability that affects my sense of balance; causing me to walk with a limp. Not only does it affect the function of the legs, but it also has an impact on the kidneys. The disability has had its ups and downs. As a young child, I can remember the way other children would stare at me because of the way that I walked. There were many times that my schoolmates would laugh at me and call me names simply because of their lack of understanding, especially back in the mid 70s and 80s. Children then were just unwilling to take the time to learn why one of their classmates might walk, speak or seem noticeable different from themselves. Now that I am an adult, I have noticed that the stares and names have begun to fade, and judgments that once were negative have begun to turn toward acceptance. The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has played a great part in breaking down of those barriers that, as a child, left me to fight a war that seemed to have no end. Now I look beyond what I cant do and focus on what I can. I have learned that limitations open doors that have been closed, showing other to meet our needs. I have always looked at life as a challenge, grasping each obstacle with open arms. There is nothing in this world that comes easy. I must stand tall and look forward, to be ever so ready for what still lies ahead. People often feel sorry for those who were born with some type of disability. But their compassion is misplaced. Yes, I may not be able to run as fast or perform certain tasks, but my disability gives me a better look at life and all thats around me. I want to be seen not as a disability but as a person who has, and will continue to, bloom. So I decided to become an advocate on behalf of disabled Americans, to fight for our rights that for so long have been ignored. I feel that it only takes one powerful voice to change the minds of many nations, and as long as I have a mouth to use and a mind to think I will continue to work to bring peace upon the disabled community. 26. Why did children stare at the author when he was young? A) He walked in an even way. B) He often lost his balance and fell to the ground. C) He had and appearance quite different from others. D) He spoke in a different way from others.27. It can be inferred from the passage that in the 1970s, disabled children_. A) were not accepted by their peers B) received different treatment at school C) had frequent fights with their classmates D) had ups and downs in their life28. Being disabled, the author_. A) has lost many a battle in his life B) looks at life as a challenge C) focuses on the limitations he has to suffer D) is angry for the many opportunities he has lost 29. According to the author, his disability_.A) has given him a better understanding of lifeB) aroused sympathy from people around himC) is a constant barrier between him and communityD) has prevented him from growing up to a full person30. Why did the author decide to become an advocate for the disabled?A) He still has mouth to use and a mind to think.B) He has got a powerful voice to change peoples minds.C) The signing of the ADA has failed to change a thing in their life.D) Their rights are still being ignored. 三： Cloze I had been sitting_1_ in my usual compartmentat least ten minutes, waiting_3_ start. The trains never seemed to start_4_ and I often thought that I could have_5_ in bed a little longer or had_6_ cup of tea before_7_ home. Suddenly I heard someone shouting_8_ the platform outside. A young girl was running towards the train. The man_9_ put out his hand to stop her, but she ran past him and opened the door of my compartment. Then the whistle blew and the train started. “I nearly missed it,_10_ I?” the girl said. “How long does it take to_11_ to London?”“It depends on the engine drive,” I said. “Some days its much slower than others.” “I will have to_12_, so as not to be late again tomorrow,” she said. “Its my first day_13_ with a new firm today and they told me that the man Im going to work for is very strict. I_14_ him yet, so I dont know _15_ but he sounds a bit frightening.”She talked about her new job_16_ the way to London and before long, I realized that she was going to work for my firm. My_17_ secretary had just left so I must be her new boss. It was only fair to tell her.“Oh, dear,” she said. “_18_ mistake! I wish I_19_.”“Never mind,” I said. “At least youll know when your train is late that_20_ will be, too.”1.A.for myself B. only myself C. by myself D. in my own2.A.for B. during C. since D. meanwhile3.A.the train to B. for the train C. the trains D. for the train to4.A.on their hour B. on time C. at their hour D. at time5.A.lain B. laid C. lied D. lay6.A.other B. some other C. another D. one other7.A.I leave B. leave from C. leaving D. to leave8.A.at B. by C. in D. on9.A.at place B. on duty C. for control D. in post10.A.havent B. dont C. wasnt D. didnt11.A.get B. arrive C. reach D. make12.A.mend me the watch B. mend me my watch C. have my watch mended D. have mended my watch13.A.at job B. in job C. in work D. at work14.A.didnt meet B. havent met C. didnt know D. havent known15.A.what he is like B. what is he like C. how he is D. how is he16.A.through B. by C. on D. in17.A.proper B. own C. same D. self18.A.What a terrible B. What terrible C. How terrible D. So terrible a19.A.had known B. have known C .knew D. would have known20.A.myself B. I C. my D. mine四：Translate the following sentences into Chinese:1. Certainly I dont teach because teaching is easy for me . Teaching is the most difficult of the various ways I have attempted to earn my living: mechanic, carpenter, writer. For me, teaching is a red-eye, sweaty-palm, si