专科 10834387 吴瑞波 大学英语II-8.doc

西南交通大学网络教育课程作业年 级： 2010 级 层 次： 高升专 专业名称： 铁道工程 课程名称： 窗体顶端大学英语 学 号： 10834387 姓 名： 吴瑞波 大学英语II第8次作业本次作业是本门课程本学期的第8次作业，注释如下：大学英语II 第8单元 作业题 一、单项选择题(只有一个选项正确，共40道小题)1. I heard your brother broke his leg. B 本题2分(A)Im sorry.(B)Yes, but hes going fine.(C)Thats too bad.(D)Please dont say that.2. Whats the news? B 本题2分(A)I dont know.(B)The president is going to visit the town tomorrow.(C)Yes, it is interesting.(D)It doesnt matter.3. Guess what I just found out. C 本题2分(A)No, I cant.(B)Its none of my business.(C)Ive got no idea(D)Yes, I can.4. Its great that you got into such a good university. C 本题2分(A)Oh, thats nothing.(B)Dont mention it.(C)I had a large dose of good luck.(D)Its my pleasure.5. I hear that Jim has been dismissed from his post. D 本题2分(A)Jim loves his job.(B)No, I have no idea.(C)He has a bad luck.(D)Oh, I am sorry to hear that.6. You are working hard, what are you doing? B 本题2分(A)No, not at all.(B)Im making a bookcase.(C)Yes, I really work hard.(D)Thanks.7.I hear Sharon is planning to study in Germany next year.A 本题2分(A)Thats so exciting!(B)I dont know.(C)It is possible.(D)No, she will not.8. Uncle John has cancer and it has spread throughout his body. A 本题2分(A)What a shock.(B)Its impossible.(C)He is a good man.(D)He must go to the hospital.9. Ive noticed most Americans are friendly to us Chinese. B 本题2分(A)Most of the time.(B)True.(C)Great!(D)No, thanks.10. By the way, whats the matter with Peter? He doesnt look very happy? C 本题2分(A)Please dont say so.(B)Dont worry about it.(C)He doesnt. He is worried about his English Examination.(D)Why not?11. I still remember the day _C_ I first saw him. 本题1分(A)that(B)which(C)when(D)where12. My brother, _B_ is a doctor, went to the countryside yesterday. 本题1分(A)which(B)who(C)he(D)whom13. _B_ you need is more practice. 本题1分(A)That(B)What(C)Which(D)How14. I proposed that we _A_ a deadline for fulfilling the task. 本题1分(A)would set(B)setting(C)shall set(D)should set15. His mother is going to spend the winter holidays in Italy, _A_ she has some relatives. 本题1分(A)where(B)which(C)that(D)when16. Neither of us _A_ to undertake the responsibility. 本题1分(A)wants(B)were wanting(C)want(D)have wanted17. Ask Mr. Brown, or any other person _C_. 本题1分(A)that are likely to know(B)which are likely to know(C)that is likely to know(D)which is likely to know18. They _D_ that those responsible be brought to justice. 本题1分(A)said(B)thought(C)believed(D)demanded19. His success was due to _C_ he had been work hard. 本题1分(A)that(B)the fact which(C)the fact that(D)the fact of20. _D_ from what you say, he has done his best. 本题1分(A)To judge(B)Judged(C)Judges(D)Judging21. _A_ we now know about the disease was learned by careful study of diseased organs. 本题1分(A)What(B)Why(C)How(D)That22. I know the coat is unfashionable but I m not going to throw it away. Ill keep it _B_ that style comes into fashion again. 本题1分(A)when(B)until(C)since(D)as23. The president suggested that a UN observer _C_ the conference. 本题1分(A)attended(B)attending(C)should attend(D)would attend24. His father is a man _A_ I have the greatest respect. 本题1分(A)for whom(B)who(C)of whom(D)that25. I require that he _D_ by ten. 本题1分(A)comes(B)is coming(C)would come(D)should come26. We have no choice in _D_ we should do next. 本题1分(A)whatever(B)that(C)whichever(D)what27. After reading the report, the police chief ordered that parking _B_ on Main Street during the rush hour. 本题1分(A)be prohibiting(B)be prohibited(C)is prohibited(D)was prohibited28. It was Mrs. Whites day off, and Paul was _C_ duty in her place. 本题1分(A)in(B)to(C)on(D)off29. She saw that there was indeed a man immediately behind her. _D_, he was observing her strangely. 本题1分(A)Therefore(B)However(C)Nevertheless(D)Moreover30. Italy _A_ Germany is turning out to be a surprisingly well matched competition. 本题1分(A)versus(B)with(C)and(D)to31. The press invade peoples _C_ unjustifiably every day. 本题1分(A)pirate(B)piracy(C)privacy(D)private32. He was sure that the man was _B_ any crime. 本题1分(A)innocent to(B)innocent of(C)innocence to(D)innocence of33. The Conservative Partys victory in Aprils general election persuaded him to _D_ President again. 本题1分(A)take after(B)take for(C)run after(D)run for34. _C_ this was the truth. 本题1分(A)To some extension(B)By some extension(C)To some extent(D)By some extent35. Hes usually very _A_ at keeping his private life out of the media) 本题1分(A)adept(B)adopt(C)adapt(D)adult36. Wash your hands _B_ with hot soapy water before handling any food. 本题1分(A)thorough(B)thoroughly(C)through(D)though37. He _D_ his intention to become the best golfer in the world. 本题1分(A)told(B)spoke(C)declined(D)declared38. When Im going out in the evening I use the bike if I can _C_the car. 本题1分(A)than(B)better than(C)rather than(D)less than39. Her marriage is _A_ trouble and she is desperately unhappy. 本题1分(A)in(B)at(C)on(D)for40. The Minister says the idea is _D_ consideration. 本题1分(A)deserve(B)worth(C)worthwhile(D)worthy of五、阅读理解、完形填空题(共4道小题)41. With only about 1,000 pandas left in the world, China is trying to clone the animal and save the endangered species. Thats a move similar to what a Texas University researcher has been undertaking for the past five years in a project called “Noahs Ark.” Dr. Duane Kraemer, a professor in Texas University and a pioneer in embryo (胚胎) transfer work and related procedures, says he salutes the Chinese effort and “I wish them all the best success possible. Its a worthwhile project, certainly not an easy one, and its very much like what were attempting hereto save animals from extinction.” It is estimated that as many as 2,000 species of mammals, birds and reptiles will become extinct over the next 100 years. The panda, native only to China, is in danger of becoming extinct (灭绝的) in the next 25 years. This week, Chinese scientists said they grew an embryo by introducing cells from a dead female panda into the egg cells of a Japanese white rabbit. They are now trying to implant the embryo into a host animal. The entire procedure could take from three to five years to complete. “The nuclear transfer of one species to another is not easy, and the lack of available panda eggs could be a major problem,” Kraemer believes. “They will probably have to do several hundred transfers to result in one pregnancy. It takes a long time and its difficult, but this could be groundbreaking science if it works. They are certainly not putting any live pandas at risk, so it is worth the effort,” adds Kraemer “They are trying to do something thats never been done, and this is very similar to our work in Noahs Ark. Were both trying to save animals that face extinction. I certainly applaud their effort and theres a lot we can learn from what they are attempting to do. Its a research that is very much needed.” 共5题(1) The aim of“Noahs Ark” project is toC. 本题2分(A)implant embryo into a host animal (B)salute the Chinese efforts in saving pandas (C)save endangered animals from extinction (D)clone animals (2) How long will the Chinese panda cloning project take according to the passage?B 本题2分(A)1 Year (B)3 to 5 years (C)2 years. (D)25 years. (3) The word “groundbreaking” (Paragraph 5) meansB. 本题2分(A)essentially new (B)pioneering (C)evolutionary (D)epoch making (4) What could be the major problem in cloning pandas according to Professor Kraemer?A 本题2分(A)Lack of available panda eggs. (B)Lack of host animals. (C)Lack of qualified researchers. (D)Lack of funds. (5) Which of the following is true? B本题2分(A)Animal cloning is an easy project. (B)The panda is in danger of becoming extinct in the next 25 years. (C)China cloned panda and saved the endangered species. (D)They are certainly putting live pandas at risk. 42. In August 1997 a car carrying Englands Princess Diana and her companions was involved in a late night crash in a Paris tunnel. Reports immediately surfaced that Diana had died after a high-speed race away from paparazzi in hot pursuit. Some witnesses claimed that a cameraperson on a motorbike had cut in front of the speeding Mercedes to slow it down, resulting in the tragedy. Others contended that several paparazzi descended on the wreck snapping pictures rather than giving assistance to the victims. Several had their cameras confiscated, and five were arrested by Paris police for failure to offer aid. The paparazzi defended themselves with a number of arguments. Princess Diana was a public figure and therefore newsworthy. She had openly and often attracted media attention both for selfish reasons (to win public support during her marital difficulties) and for good causes (fighting AIDS and banning land mines). The fact that the paparazzi were not employed by a specific news organization should not mean they were less worthy of press freedom. Virtually every major news operation of any standing in the world employs people like them. Moreover, even the so-called mainstream press regularly paid for the product of their efforts. They did what they did because people wanted their kind of news coverage. Many news operations were unconvinced. In England, France, Germany, and the United States, several media outlets declared that they would never again purchase paparazzi photos and videos. In Great Britain, the head of the national press council called for severe restrictions on the movement and functioning of these paparazzi. 共5题(1) According to the witnesses, whats the reason for the car crash? B本题2分(A)It was a late night. (B)The hot pursuit of paparazzi. (C)The Mercedes was too fast. (D)Several paparazzi snapped pictures (2) Where did the accident happen?C 本题2分(A)London (B)Germany. (C)Paris. (D)England. (3) Whats the meaning of the sentence in the middle of paragraph 2 “should not mean they were less worthy of press freedom.”? C本题2分(A)they do not have press freedom. (B)they have little press freedom. (C)They were worthy of press freedom. (D)they have more freedom than the specific news organization. (4) According to the passage, what can we learn about the paparazzi? A本题2分(A)Paparazzi sold pubic figures photos and videos to the press. (B)They offered aid after the accident happened. (C)Paparazzi were employed by a specific news organization (D)After the accident, they were not arrested by Paris police. (5) Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? D本题2分(A)The paparazzi defended themselves with a number of arguments. (B)Even the mainstream press regularly paid for the product of paparazzi. (C)Princess Diana was a public figure and therefore newsworthy. (D)Nobody called for severe restrictions on the movement of paparazzi. 43. The United States has more than one hundred twenty medical colleges. The American Association of Medical Colleges says these schools have about seventy thousand students. How hard is it to get into one of the top medical schools, like for example the one at Yale University in Connecticut? Last year almost three thousand seven hundred students hoped to get accepted there. Only one hundred seventy-six - or less than five percent - were admitted. People who want to become medical doctors often study large amounts of biology, chemistry and other science. Some students work for a year or two in a medical or research job before they try to get accepted to medical school. Medical students spend their first two years in classroom study. They learn about the body and all of its systems. And they begin studying diseases - how to recognize and treat them. By the third year, students guided by experienced doctors begin working with patients in hospitals. As the students watch and learn, they think about the kind of medicine they would like to practice as doctors. During the fourth year, students begin applying to hospital programs for the additional training they will need after medical school. Competition for a residency at a top hospital can be fierce. A medical education can be very costly, especially at a private school. One year at a private medical college can cost forty thousand dollars or more. The average at a public medical school is more than fifteen thousand dollars. Most students have to take out loans to pay for medical school. Many finish their education heavily in debt. Doctors are among the highest paid professionals in the United States. Specialists in big cities are generally the highest paid. But there are also doctors who earn considerably less, including those in poor communities. 共5题(1) Which of the following ideas is NOT suggested in the passage?D 本题2分(A)It is hard to get into one of the top medical schools. (B)The United States has more than one hundred twenty medical colleges. (C)Medical students need two years classroom study. (D)After graduating from medical schools, the students become doctors. (2) How many years the medical students take to graduate from medical school?. C本题2分(A)2 (B)3 (C)4 (D)1 (3) In what way many medical students pay for their medical education? B本题2分(A)Have part-time jobs in hospitals. (B)Take out loans. (C)Their parents pay for it. (D)Work hard for the scholarship. (4) What the medical students begin to do in their fourth year of study? C本题2分(A)Looking for a job. (B)Working with patients in hospitals (C)Applying to hospital programs for the additional training. (D)Learning about the body and all of its systems (5) _A_ are generally the highest paid. 本题2分(A)Specialists in big cities. (B)Experienced doctors. (C)Doctors in poor communities (D)Doctors who graduated from private medical schools. 44. “Theyll never pick me,” you thought. Three teenage kids torched a subway token booth after seeing the movie Money Train on cable television. They were caught at the scene red-handed, so they arent claiming innocence. Instead, their defense is that the media are the real culprits; Money Train and television made them do it. You listen as the prosecutor tells you and your eleven colleagues that similar appeals have been rejected in the past. A boy in Florida named Ronnie Zamora killed an elderly neighbor and said he was just imitating Kojak. Some boys gang raped two little girls after seeing a similar attack on an NBC made-for-television movie, Born Innocent. Both times juries like yours refused to place the blame on the media) Millions of people had seen the same content, those juries reasoned, and they didnt kill anyone, rape anybody, or set fire to anything. Then you listen to the defense. These are good kids. Theyve never been in trouble. But theyd seen thieves in the movie squirt a flammable liquid into a token booth and set it afire, causing the clerk to open the door to escape. The defendants did what the movie had taught them to do, only this time the clerk didnt get out in time. She was burned to death. The lawyer asks, “Where would these children