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奥鹏远程教育中心助学服务部 福师1203考试批次高级英语（二）复习题及参考答案一I. Vocabulary 20%1. This very night I will dismiss such trivial phantasies as jumping sheep and crooked pictures, and evoke the phantom of a crushing, stupendous Bore. A. lose sight ofB. give upC. play withD. make up for2. In the story, there is an impossible character, a victim of insomnia, who finds that a volume of Wordsworths poems is the only sure _.A. incredulous B. soporificC. solitaryD. Indispensable3. There is much work which is exceedingly irksome.A. pleasantB. satisfactoryC. annoyingD. Dissatisfactory4. The Army would rescind the magazines accreditation to cover the war.A. give honor toB. pay attention to C. pay respect toD. put an end to5. The modern cult of beauty is not exclusively a function of wealth.A. attractionB. praiseC. worshipD. Form6. It was in the _ light of the early dawn that I saw a man moving towards me.A. darkB. dimC. dampD. Dizzy7. He _ for a whole week before making that important decision.A. thought ofB. depended onC. meditatedD. Wondered8. Most of the idle rich suffer unspeakable boredom as the price of their freedom from drudgery.A. great pleasureB. serious mistakeC. hard and dull workD. important duty9. To counter their efforts, treasure hunters argue that without the lure of gold and million-dollar treasures, the wrecks and their historical artifacts would never be recovered at all.A. knowledgeB. attractionC. luxuryD. glare10. The cult of beauty must therefore be symptomatic of changes that have taken place outside the economic sphere.A. superior toB. the signs ofC. bringing aboutD. sympathized by11. It was a disagreeable tangle, to be sure, something that a man of his position and wealth really ought not to have anything to do with.A. Unhappy B. Unpleasant C. Enjoyable D. Distaste12. The next-best solution is to abandon the project altogether.A. Work on B. Cancel C. Give up D. Reject13. They would have spoken out with great outrage and conviction.A. Betrayal B. Insult C. Trust D. Hope 14. Success is not achieved by sheer luck.A. Mere B. Clear C. Completely D. Overall15. The lapse of year will never efface that scene of ruin from my memoryA. See B. Eliminate C. Erase D. Forget16. In one form or another this problem comes up again.A. Emerge B. Solve C. Settle D. Bring out17. He deserves the title.A. Gets B. Serves C. Awards D. Is worth18. Be able to undertake working pressure, good team spirit, strong working responsibility.A. Take B. Bear C. Receive D. Accept 19. How could you have anything but contempt for someone who could betray a friend?A. Treat B. Cheat C. Turn against D. Maltreat 20. Enthusiasm is a great force. A. Feeling B. Love C. Hope D. Passion II. Text Comprehension: 20%1. In J. B. Priestleys essay, insomnia (sleeplessness) (“On Getting Off to Sleep”)A. is incurable for all people.B. is a praiseworthy agony inherent in an active and intellectual mind.C. is not a problem in this world.D. can be overcome if one has a strong will.2. “The artificial ways of inducing sleep are legion, .” (“On Getting Off to Sleep”)This means thatA. nothing can help people get off to sleep.B. the methods that people use to try to get to sleep are endless.C. people try very hard to get to sleep.D. its a hard job for people to get to sleep.3. In the sentence “when it is time to close the five ports of knowledge, most folks I know seem to find no difficulty in plunging their earthly parts into oblivion,” earthly parts refers to (“On Getting Off to Sleep”)A. knowledge of the world. B. five parts of the body.C. five senses D. state of sleeplessness 4. Which of the following is the organization of the essay “Why I Write”? (“Why I Write”)A. The author first gives his theory about writing and then explains it with examples.B. The author first tells his own experience as a writer and then gives his views about his motives for writing.C. The author first explains in general the different views about motives for writing, and then gives his own views.D. The author first gives his reasons for writing and then elaborates on the relationship between political stands and aesthetic achievements5. Orwell first gives information about his early development because (“Why I Write”) A. he thinks that is a very important part of his life.B. his views about motives for writing were formed at that time.C. he thinks that one cannot evaluate a writers motives without such background knowledge.D. that was the time when he first came into contact with writing.6. In the sentence “Writers share this characteristic with scientists, artists, politicians, lawyers, soldiers, successful businessmen - in short, with the whole top crust of humanity,” the whole top crust of humanity refers to (“Why I Write”)A. those most respected in society. B. the richest people in the society.C. the most highly-educated people. D. those oppressing other social classes.7. According to Russell, which of the following are advantages of work? (“Work”)A. to prevent boredom and provide possibility of fulfilling oneself.B. to make life interesting and constructive.C. to be the cause of happiness and reduce boredomD. to display ones unusual skills and improve ones personality8. What are the two elements the author mentions that make work interesting? (“Work”)A. eliminating tedium and providing outlets for satisfaction.B. income and ambition.C. the exercise of skill and construction.D. income and reputation.9. “To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization.” (“Work”) Which of the following may be a proper explanation of the sentence?A. Only in the most recent development of an advanced society has man been able to use his leisure in a sensible way.B. With the development of civilization, people have become unable to fill leisure intelligently.C. Civilization has produced more leisure, so it requires more intelligence from people. D. The more advanced society is, the more intelligently people spend their leisure time.10. “Continuity of purpose is one of the most essential ingredients of happiness in the long run.” (“Work”) In this sentence, continuity of purpose meansA. having a long-term goal instead of temporary purpose.B. always having a goal ahead and working persistently toward it.C. always having a new purpose at each stage of life.D. always changing ones purpose for work.11. At the age of , the author (George Orwell) write his first poem.A. Four or five B. Five or six C. Eight D. Nine 12. What was the first poem of the author (George Orwell) about?A. A monkey B. A tiger C. A horse D. A frog13. Who took down the first poem of the author (George Orwell) to dictation. A. His mother B. His father C. His sister D. His brother14. Which is not one of the four great motives of George Orwell for writing?A. Aesthetic enthusiasm B. Political purpose C. Sheer egoism D. Cultural belief 15. Was the first book of George Orwell in which he tried tofuse political purpose and artistic purpose into one whole.A. Down and Out in London and Paris B. Burmese Days C. The Road to Wigan Pier D. Animal Farm16. Whats the second advantage of most paid work and of some unpaid work?A. It fills a good many hours of the day without the need of deciding what one shall do.B. It brings happiness to people.C. It gives changes of success and opportunities for ambition. D. It brings income to people.17. What are the two chief elements that make work interesting?A. The exercise of skill and benefit B. The construction and incomeC. The exercise of skill and income D. The exercise of skill and construction18. What does the author want to tell us in the text of I Would Like to Tell You Something?A. About what Americans are doing. B. About Americans feeling coming back from the war.C. About the Vietnam War D. About his book19. The one American industry unaffected by the general depression of trade is the .A. Unpolluted industry B. Service industryC. Beauty industry D. Food industry20. According to the author, how are women freer than in the past?A. They are freer to make decisions of their own.B. They are freer to exercise the more pleasing, feminine privilege of being attractive.C. They are freer to choose their way of living.D. They are freer to make friends.III. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase from the list below in its proper form: 15%literal; downright; tangible; faced with;take it for granted;derive; amount to; infer from;take refuge; reminiscent of;take it to heart; 1. Although she agreed with me I _ her expression that she was reluctant.2. Accused of incompetence, he _ in lying.3. That song is so _ my childhood.4. They are _ various problems in carrying out the plan.5. I know it was silly of me but I just _ that they were married.6. She _ great joy from playing the violin.IV. Cloze Test: 15 %There are ten blanks in the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper word taken from the list. Note that two of the given words are not applicable.activity; reluctant; contain; derived; opponent; acquired; competitive; of course; same; games; competent; separateEvery man who has _(1)_ some unusual skill enjoys exercising it until it has become a matter _(2)_, or until he can no longer improve himself. This motive to _(3)_ begins in early childhood: a boy who can stand on his head becomes _(4)_ to stand on his feet. A great deal of work gives the _(5)_ pleasure that is to be derived from _(6)_ of skill. The work of a lawyer or a politician must _(7)_ in a more delectable form a great deal of the same pleasure that is to be _(8)_ from playing bridge. Here of course there is not only the exercise of skill but the outwitting of a skilled _(9)_. Even where this _(10)_ element is absent, however, the performance of difficult feats is agreeable.V. Translation: 20%A. from Chinese to English 1. 没有一本书能真正免除政治倾向。那种认为艺术与政治不相干的观点本身就是一种政治态度。 (free)2. 这次活动的成功已经远远超出我们所预期的。(exceed)考核知识点：对课文的理解和词汇的用法，参见P85B. from English into Chinese 1. Between the ages of about seventeen and twenty-four I tried to abandon this idea, but I did so with the consciousness that I was outraging my true nature and that sooner or later I should have to settle down and write books. 考核知识点：对课文的理解和词汇的用法，参见P742. Women, it is obvious, are freer than in the past. Freer not only to perform the generally unenviable social functions hitherto reserved to the male, but also freer to exercise the mor leasing, feminine privilege of being attractive. 考核知识点：对课文的理解和词汇的用法，参见P1123. It is a success in so far as more women retain their youthful appearance to a greater age than in the past.考核知识点：对课文的理解和词汇的用法，参见P113V. Answer the question: 10%What are the problems old people in America have to face? ( “The Tragedy of Old Age in America”)复习题一参考答案：I. 1-5 BBCDC 6-10 BCCBB 11-15 BCBCC 16-20 ADBCDII. 1-5 BBCBC 6-10 AACDB 11-15 ABADD 16-20 CDBCBIII. (1) inferred from (2) took refuge in (3) reminiscent of (4) faced with (5) cant take it to heart (6) derivesIV. (1) acquired (2) of course (3) activity (4) reluctant (5) same (6) games (7) contain (8) derived (9) opponent (10) competitive V A 1. There is no book can free itself from political trend. The attitude freeing art from politics is a kind of political attitude.2The success of the activity has greatly exceeded our expectation.B1. 在十七到二十四岁之间，我曾努力试图放弃这一念头，但是却感觉到我在侮辱自己的真实本性，并且迟早我得安定下来开始写作。2. 很明显，妇女比过去自由多了。她们不但可以更加自由地从事男子们一直以来都独享的并不值得羡慕的社交活动，而且还可以更加自由地运用更令人愉快的女性吸引力的特权。3. 成功的是，女性可以将其年轻的容貌保持到较过去更长的年龄。福师1203考试批次高级英语（二）复习题及参考答案二I. Vocabulary: 20%1. A prominent anchorman warns of TVs adverse effect on Americas culture. A. negativeB. obviousC. outstandingD. advisory2. He was so disappointed when the manager said that his plan was completely _.A. disposableB. dismissableC. incredibleD. perceptible3. In short, a lot of television usurps one of the most precious of all human gifts, the ability to focus your attention yourself, rather than just passively surrender it.A. seizeB. useC. applyD. concentrate4. This very night I will dismiss such trivial phantasies as jumping sheep and crooked pictures, and evoke the phantom of a crushing, stupendous Bore.A. completely dullB. extremely difficultC. surprisingly greatD. peacefully seated5. I stare at the reproachfully blank paper until sights and sounds become dim and confused.A. regrettablyB. blaminglyC. deliberatelyD. desperately6. I tried to persuade him not to resign but it was _. Now hes going to have difficulty finding a new job.A. beyond my means B. apart from it C. of little avail D. out of question7. I must confess that I always suspect the men who boast that they unvaryingly fall asleep as soon as they get into bed. A. admitB. denyC. believeD. agree8. Between the ages of about seventeen and twenty-four I tried to abandon the idea. A. put offB. give upC. call onD. put out9. So far as I remember it always had the same meticulous descriptive quality.A. detailedB. considerateC. accumulativeD. additional10. The computer will remove much of the _ of research and leave time for the more interesting bits.A. hardships B. details C. excess D. drudgery11. The modern cult of beauty is not exclusively a function of wealth.A. Love B. Worship C. Zest D. Like12. The cold caused a tingle in my fingers.A. Sting B. Pain C. Tickle D. Itch13. Like the birds or the beasts, musicians can sometimes be seers of tumultuous change.A. Troublous B. Changeable C. Variable D. Great14. And picture myself as the hero thrilling adventures.A. Happy B. Terrible C. Exciting D. Interesting15. As they mastered 1024, they were able to procure a job and find a place to live.A. Find B. Obtain C. Look for D. Look after16. With sincerity and sweat to win your satisfaction and trust.A. Contentment B. Happiness C. Joy D. Trust17. A boy who can stand on his head becomes reluctant to stand on his feet.A. Willing B. Unwilling C. Eager D. Ready18. This applies to not a few revolutionaries and militarists and other apostles of violence.A. Aggro B. Event C. Matter D. Issue19. Before reaching a decision on an application, the Council shall allow the applicant to testify before it.A. Test B. Verify C. Examine D. Show20. And if there is, it comes from people who are almost exhausted from past indignities inflicted on them.A. Insults B. Experiences C. Hardships D. SuccessesII. Text Comprehension: 20% 1. In J. B. Priestleys essay, insomnia (sleeplessness) (“On Getting Off to Sleep”)A. is incurable for all people.B. is a praiseworthy agony inherent in an active and intellectual mind.C. is not a problem in this world.D. can be overcome if one has a strong will. 2. According to the author, which of the following will help people get off to sleep? (“On Getting Off to Sleep”)A. To imagine putting straight a picture.B. Counting sheep jumping over the fence.C. Imagining talking to those strong-willed people. D. None of the above. 3. “The artificial ways of inducing sleep are legion, .” (“On Getting Off to Sleep”)This means thatA. nothing can help people get off to sleep.B. the methods that people use to try to get to sleep are endless.C. people try very hard to get to sleep.D. its a hard job for people to get to sleep. 4. In the sentence “when it is time to close the five ports of knowledge, most folks I know seem to find no difficulty in plunging their earthly parts into oblivion,” earthly parts refers to (“On Getting Off to Sleep”)A. knowledge of the world. B. five parts of the body.C. five senses D. state of sleeplessness 5. What are the four great motives for writing according to George Orwell? (“Why I Write”)A. ones own experience, ones knowledge, ones love for literature and politicsB. egoism, aesthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse and political purposes.C. memory of the past, desire to express oneself, vanity and political attitude.D. none of the above. 6. Which of the following is the organization of the essay “Why I Write”? (“Why I Write”)A. The author first gives his theory about writing and then explains it with examples.B. The author first tells his own experience as a writer and then gives his views about his motives for writing.C. The author first explains in general the different views about motives for writing, and then gives his own views.D. The author first gives his reasons for writing and then elaborates on the relationship between political stands and aesthetic achievements.7. Orwell first gives information about his early development because (“Why I Write”) A. he thinks that is a very important part of his life.B. his views about motives for writing were formed at that time.C. he thinks that one cannot evaluate a writers motives without such background knowledge.D. that was the time when he first came into contact with writing. 8. In the sentence “Writers share this characteristic with scientists, artists, politicians, lawyers, soldiers, successful businessmen - in short, with the whole top crust of humanity,” the whole top crust of humanity refe