英语专业综合英语(2)试题.doc

英语专业综合英语（2）试题I. Directions: (Vocabulary)Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best complete the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Example: The homeless couple _ at last in finding a flat to rent. A. managed B. did C. finished D. succeededThe sentence should read, “The homeless couple succeeded at last in finding a flat to rent.”Therefore you should choose D.1. I generally eat a balanced _. A. dietB. foodC. dineD. soup2. He is the most _ singer in his country.A. public B. popular C. respectingD. referred3. “Can you _ me a few minutes?” is a polite expression to be used when you want to talk with someone.A. spell B. spare C. spendD. shift4. He doesnt work but he gets a good _ from his investment. A. income B. salary C. moneyD. wage5. living here at the top of the mountain with no one else near you must be very _.A. lonely B. alone C. single D. sole6. Well, as it turns _, her niece has made the mistake. A. upB. intoC. outD. on7. “Better three hours too _ than a minute too late.” A. earlierB. soonC. beforehandD. in advance8. I generally eat a balanced _. A. dietB. foodC. dineD. soup9. Tom and I are _ seeing you, so dont disappoint us! A. looking for B. looking forward to C. looking to D. looking out on10. She was _ in white like a nurse.A. clothing B. dressed C. wearing D. worn II. Directions: (Structure)Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best complete the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Example: _ the airport, they waved again and again to us. A. We left B. When leaving C. They left D. LeftThe sentence should read, “When leaving the airport, they waved again and again to us.”Therefore you should choose B. 11. We had to leave quietly _ not to disturb other people. A. so as B. so that C. soD. therefore12. He ran all the way home and arrived _ breath.A. without B. lack of C. beyond D. out of 13. We might never have gone if you _ us.A. didnt remind B. wouldnt have reminded C. hadnt reminded D. couldnt remind14. If I had more time, I _. A. did travelB. travelC. had travelD. would travel15. Mary wasnt happy about it, and _. A. her brother was neitherB. her brother wasnt eitherC. neither her brother wasD. either was her brother 16. Its important for a person in _ position to behave so badly in public.A. such a high B. a so highC. such highD. so high17. From now on I want you to keep me _ of how things are going on. A. informedB. to be informedC. informD. informing18. It was in the year of 1925 _ John Biard found a way to send pictures by wireless.A. when B. that C. in which D. which19. We found that the plane _ when we got to the airport.A. already took off B. had already taken off C. was already taking off D. was already taken off20. One of the things she wrote about _ life on a small farm in Virginia. A. has been B. were C. had been D. wasIII. Directions:Choose A, B or C to complete each conversation, using the sentences below. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Example: Oh, look. Joni Mitchell is in town. _. What? Shes one of the greatest folk singers in the world!A. Whos that? Ive never heard of her.B. Sure, Im in town.C. Yes, Im glad she coming.Answer A is correct because the conversation should read. “Oh, look. Joni Mitchell is in town. ” Whos that? Ive never heard of her. What? Shes one of the greatest folk singer in the world.21. So, Mrs. Park, how have been feeling lately? _.A. I am feeling like going to the park.B. I have been feeling really tired.C. What is your feeling then?22. Havent we met somewhere before? _.A. Nice to see you. B. Yes, I think we met in Shanghai last year. C. I hope to make friends with you.23. What have you been doing lately? _. A. In fact, I was not in this city. B. My sister is staying with me. C. I havent been doing much of anything.24. Do you want to play tennis sometime? _. A. Sure. If I have time next week, Ill give you a call. B. I think it will be fine tomorrow. C. Thank you for your advice, anyway.25. Whats new at the office? _. A. Well, I ran into Carol on the street. B. Nothing much. C. I like it very much.26. I need someone to take care of my daughter. _. A. Who will you look for? B. What kind of person are you looking for? C. Please inform me of the one you will employ.27. How much do I owe you? _. A. I will return you as soon as possible. B. Please return me if you have enough money. C. $ 5.35 with tax.28. Do you know if theres a bank around here? _. A. Yes, theres one on the next block. B. I know where the post office is . C. can I follow you?29. Lets go for a walk. _. A. It is a long road. B. I dont have enough energy to go for a walk. C. The weather is too hot.30. Could you speak up? _. A. I cant talk very loudly. Someones in my house. B. Something is wrong with my house. C. Where did you say you lived?IV. Directions:For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)It was an early morning in summer. In the streets, sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly, heading towards their 31. This was the beginning of another 32 day in New York City. 33 this day was to be different.Waiting 34 the crowded streets, on top of a 35 110 stories high, was Philippe Petit. This daring Frenchman was about to 36 a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center.Philippe took his first 37 with great care. The wire held. Now he was 38 he could do it. 39 only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a 40 of 131 feet.Soon the rush-hour 41 began to notice. What a 42! There, 1350 feet above the street, a 43 figure was walking on air.Philippe made seven 44, back and forth. He wasnt satisfied with just 45. At times, he would turn, sit down, and 46 go on his knees. Once, he had the astonishing 47 to lie down on the thin thread. And thousands of 48 watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.After the forty-five -minute 49, Philippe was taken to the police station. He was asked 50 he did it. Philippe shrugged(耸肩) and said, When I see two tall buildings, I walk.31.A. jobsB. homesC. busesD. offices32.A.workingB. hotC. sameD. ordinary33.A.AndB. SoC. ButD. Thus34.A.forB. inC. byD. above35.A.roofB. positionC. wallD. building36.A.throwB. walkC. climbD. fix37.A.actB. landingC. stepD. trip38.A.sureB. uncertainC. gladD. nervous39.A.ThroughB. AgainstC. WithD. On40.A.distanceB. heightC. spaceD. rope41.A.streetsB. crowdsC. passengersD. city42.A.heightB. pleasureC. wonderD. danger43.A.greatB. strangeC. publicD. tiny44.A.experimentsB. circlesC. tripsD. movements45.A.walkingB. stayingC. actingD. showing46.A.almostB. evenC. oftenD. rather47.A.spiritB. resultC. strengthD. courage 48.A.patientB. terrifiedC. pleasedD. enjoyable49.A.showB. trickC. tryD. program50.A.howB. whyC. whetherD. whenV. Directions:Each of the passage below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers marked A, B, C and D. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)Questions 51 55 are based on the following passage.It seems to me that British newspapers arent really newspapers at all. They contain news, it is true, but much of this news only appears in print because it is guaranteed to shock, surprise or cause a chuckle.What should we expect to find in a real newspaper? Interesting political articles? Accurate reports of what has been happening in distant corners of the world? The latest news from the stock exchange? Full coverage of great sporting events? In depth interviews with leading personalities?It is a sad fact that in Britain the real newspapers, the ones that report facts, sell in thousands, while the popular papers that set out to shock or amuse have a circulation(发行量) of several million. Ones inescapable conclusion is that the vast majority of British readers do not really want a proper newspaper at all. They just want a few pages of entertainment.I buy the same newspaper every day. In this paper political matters, both British and foreign, are covered in full. The editorial column may support government policy on one issue and oppose it on another. There is a full page of book reviews and another devoted to the latest happenings in the theatre, the cinema and the world of art. Stock exchange prices are quoted daily. So are the exchange rates of the worlds major currencies(货币). The sports correspondents(记者) are among the best in the country, while the standard of the readers letters is absolutely first class. If an intelligent person were to find a copy of this paper 50 years from now, he or she would still find it entertaining, interesting and instructive.So my favourite newspaper is obviously very different from those popular that have circulation of several million. But that does not mean that it is better or that they are worse. We are not comparing like with like. A publisher printing a newspaper with a circulation of several million is running a highly successful commercial operation. The people who buy his product are obviously satisfied customers and in a free society everybody should have the right to buy whatever kind of newspaper he pleases.51. What kind of newspaper does the author prefer? A. A daily newspaper B. An entertaining C. A popular newspaper D. A serious newspaper52. Popular newspapers sell better because people _. A. dont like real news B. have bad tasteC. are mostly uneducated D. want entertainment53. The author thinks that the popular newspapers are not _. A. entertaining B. instructive C. interesting D. amusing54. The real newspapers are more suitable for _. A. common people B. curious people C. intelligent people D. hard-working people55. According to the author, the popular papers are _. A. better than the real newspaper. B. different from the real newspaperC. worse than the real newspapers D. more interesting than the real newspapersQuestions 56 60 are based on the following passage.It is my honor to introduce again a yearly report of the work of Our Ladys Hospice. Our Ladys Hospice, the first of its kind in these western islands, has entered the second century of caring for those with terminal illness. It was first opened in Milltown and its opening was the realization of a long cherished dream. For years people had longed for a place where poor, lonely, friendless dying persons- no longer fit subjects for hospital wards- could find care, comfort and peacefulness in their last days of life. In December 1879 these hopes were realized when Our Ladys formally welcomed the first patients-35 in number.So great were the applications for admission that six years later the foundation stone of the present Hospice was laid on 18th July 1886 and completed in August 1888.Much has been written about the spirit of the Hospice and much will continue to be written with present increasing interest in the Hospice movement. Yet it is difficult to capture a spirit in words. Over a hundred years ago Our Ladys Hospice was opened in spirit that regarded neither race, nor belief, nor class but looked simply to the need of the person for help and for peace in the last days of life. We hope the same spirit born out of love, care and respect for the dignity and worth of each human person, will comfort all, both patients and their loved ones, who seek our help in the Hospice today.56. This report is given by _. A. a reporter who is interested in Hospice work. B. a patient representative C. a leading figure of the Hospice D. One of the founders of the Hospice.57. Who can be admitted to the Hospice? A. The poor. B. Lonely and friendless people. C. Dying patients. D. People badly in need of care and comfort.58. Our Ladys Hospice was first opened in _. A. 1897 B. 1888 C. 1886 D. 187959. their loved ones in the last sentence refers to _. A. dying patients B. patients and doctors C. those whom patients loveD. human persons60. Which of the following is in agreement with the Hospice spirit? A. Taking care of those seriously-ill people who believe in themselves. B. Showing love for those who live in these western islands. C. Freeing white patients from pain and comforting their fears, and supporting their loved ones. D. Loving and helping those of the terminally ill.VI. Directions: Read the two columns of sentences. Choose one sentence from the right column to match each of the sentences in the left column. The two sentences will make up a dialogue. There are four more sentences than needed in the right column. Each sentence can only be used once. Write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)61. My wallet was stolen.A. Yes, totally three years.62. I am so tired.B. I guess Im lucky. Ive always found it easy.63.You speak English almost perfectly. You must be good at learning languages.C. its really a bad habit.64. I was born in Singapore.D. How come?65. If I had more time, I would travel.E. Very nice to see you.66. Do you like this sweater?F. Where would you go?67. When should we meet?G. My pleasure.68. Dostoyevsky wrote War and Peace, didnt he?H. Did you grow up there?69. Im always late for work.I. Im not sure who wrote it.70. I havent seen you for ages.J. How about tomorrow morning?K. Im sorry to hear that.L. No problem.M. Mmm, it looks nice and warm.N. Nothing much.VII. Directions:Read the passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)There are two types of twins: identical and non-identical twins. Identical twins are formed from a single egg in the mothers body, which divides to form separate babies. Identical twins look the same , and are often dressed by their parents in clothes of the same colours. It is often difficult to tell identical twins from each other, even when they are standing side by side. Non-identical twins come into being when the mother produces two separate eggs at the same time, both of which grow to form babies. In this case the twins look like normal brothers and sisters and are easy to tell one from the other.In the 1970s and 1980s a scientist did some research into twins in the USA. He invited many