2009-2010第一学期大英1-A试卷.doc

出卷： 学年第一学期期末考试大学英语I试卷（闭卷）(A卷)(课程代码 )班级 姓名 学号 本试卷共 5 页，满分100分；考试时间120分钟。 总 分题号一二三四五六七八评卷人题分20502010抽查人得分Part I Structure and Vocabulary (201=20)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirection: Choose the best items to complete each of the following sentences1. He had a _ to his wife who gave him the money to start his business.A. job B. debt C. chance D. career2. If you think getting a certificate means getting a job, you are_ yourself.A. keeping B. having C. cheating D. doing3. Try to have a real _ of the course. Having it on your record doesnt mean much.A. understanding B. understand C. knowing D. know4. That is not true _ the people I am talking about.A. off B. of C. over D. to5. The report showed us very clearly how the plane got _ and crashed in the end. A. into control B. within control C. out of control D. under control6. He _several jackets and finally picked out a blue one. A. tried on B. went on C. took on D. got on7. The restaurant has lost many customers due to its poor_. A. service B. serving C. serves D. served8. You cant get a drivers license _ you are at least sixteen years old. A. if B. unless C. when D. though9. We were all excited at the news _ our annual sales had more than doubled. A. which B. that C. it D. what10. With the introduction of the computer, libraries today are quite different from _they were in the past. A. that B. what C. which D. thoseSection BDirections: You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.11. Some people believe that girls are stronger in social _ (communicate).12. It is (reason) _ for parents to pay for their childrens education.13. True love sometimes means being willing to take on the _( responsible) of caring for the one you love.14. I was a bit _ (confuse) about where I was going.15. We thought they had come to repair the phone, but in _ (real), they were thieves.16. Id like to speak English _ (fluent). 17. He was born into a _ (wealth) family of politicians18. I want to rent a new apartment that it is (comfortable) _than this one.19. We are sure to have a nice_(gather).20. Johns performance in this exam made us feel rather (disappoint) _.Part Reading Comprehension (252=50)Task 1Directions: Read the following passages and then choose the best answer to the questions.Most visitors to the United States will need a visa(签证) as well as a passport and a health record. There are various kinds of visas depending on the estimated length of stay, even more important, on the purposed of your visit. For example, among the types of visas available are: B1-Normal short visitors for business, B2-Normal short visits for pleasure, F1-Student, and f2-Family of student.A small white form, 194, will be attached to your passport showing your classification(类别), arrival date, purpose of visit, and departure date. If you want to stay longer than the date on this form, you must apply to the United States Immigration Service(移民局) for an “Extension of Stay” at least one month before the date indicated. Be sure not to stay beyond the date on which you should leave without an approved extension.21. The first paragraph tells us that _. A. the type of visa a visitor to the USA should get B. the kind of a visitor one can be C. the certificates a visitor to the USA should prepare D. the length of time a visitor to the USA can stay22. A tourist who visits the USA will most probably get a visa of _. A. F1 B. F2 C. B1 D. B223. The kind of visa you apply for mainly depends on _. A. what you do to make a living B. how rich you are as a visitor C. why you visit the country D. how long you will stay in the country24. The “departure date” on the small white form gives the date _. A. to which you can extend your stay B. on which you apply for a longer way C. on which you arrive in the country D. by which you must leave the country25. How can you know the date before which you must apply for an “extension”?A. You can count it from you arrival date. B. You can find it on the small white form.C. You must ask the Immigration Service about it. D. You will be informed by the Immigration Service.Task 2Directions: Read the following passages and then choose the best answer to the questions.Thanksgiving Day is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is the most traditional of American holidays. The first Thanksgiving was held in Massachusetts in 1621. After a year of great hardship, the pilgrim colonists wanted to give thanks to God for their first harvest. They invited their Indian friends to join them in a big feast. Today the holiday is still celebrated as a day for giving thanks. It is a day of family reunion and it is customary to invite friends to share the meal. In some large cities there are carnival parades for children. In other cities, there are important football games that are played on Thanksgiving Day.In my family, we always go to my grandmothers house on Thanksgiving Day. All my aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces gather for a family homecoming. We always invite some friends to join us. Everyone is glad to see everyone else and there is a very busy exchange of gossip. The women soon disappear into the kitchen to help my grandmother prepare the dinner. The men, meanwhile, settle down to dinner. My grandfather gives thanks for the blessings we have received and then he starts to carve the turkey. We always have the traditional dinner of stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce, apple cider, sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and pumpkin pie. After dinner, no one can move and we all sit around and talk, play word games, or tell jokes until it is time to go home. It is always difficult to leave because Thanksgiving Day is one of the few days of the year when the entire family gets together.26. Thanksgiving Day _ .A. became traditional in America in the 17th century B. has long been a popular holiday in the WestC. has long been a national holiday for the Americans D. is a holiday only in a few states in the United States27. Thanksgiving Day was originally _ .A. a day to give thanks to God B. a day for family members to get togetherC. a day to treat ones friends D. a day of recreation for children28. Today, Thanksgiving Day is _ .A. still a day to pray to God B. a national holidayC. a day of family reunion D. all of the above29. The writer always has his Thanksgiving Day in _ .A. his own house B. his Daddys C. his grandparents D. one of his friends30. The word “gossip” means .A. “good news” B. “congratulations” C. “talk about details of others” D. “free discussion”Task 3Directions: Read the following passages and then choose the best answer to the questions. Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It has a good transport system of roads, buses, trains, and trams (电车). The La Trobe University (拉特罗布大学) campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams, express buses, and bus and train connections. Melbourne is a culturally rich city, and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The city is famous for its restaurants, theatres, music, opera, ballet, art, culture, and shops, and a lively and dynamic nightlife. Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports events. Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches, national parks, forests, wineries (葡萄酒厂), winter snowfields and summer resorts. The climate is temperate and comfortable, with warm summers and cool winters. In summer, maximum daytime temperatures range from 26 to 36, and in winter from 12 to 18. The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day. In 2002, Melbourne was rated the worlds best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.31. Melbourne is well-known in the world for its _. A. large population B. educational institutionsC. transport system D. beautiful parks and gardens32. According to the passage, Melbourne is a city where _. A. rich people choose to live B. the best wine is producedC. various cultures exist D. Asian food is popular33. Melbourne people are very interested in _. A. sports B. sunbathing C. sightseeing D. traveling34. The word temperate in the sentence “The climate is temperate ” (Line 14), most probably means _. A. hot B. mild C. dry D. cold35. The best title for the passage might be _. A. An Ideal Place for Shopping B. A City with the Best ClimateC. The Worlds Best City to Live in D. The Worlds Most Beautiful CityTask 4Directions: Match these terms with their Chinese translations. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 36 through 40.A.Focus B.New PerspectiveC.News of the WeekD.Business and EconomyE.English CornerF.Culture G. EntertainmentH. Campus LifeI. Language ClassJ.Comment K. Arts L.Olympic BidM.Sports N.Information and TechnologyO.Weather ReportP.Briefs Examples: ( B ) 新视角 (G ) 娱乐36. ( ) 信息和技术 ( ) 摘要37. ( ) 天气报告 ( ) 焦点38. ( ) 本周新闻 ( ) 文化39. ( ) 校园生活 ( ) 英语角40. ( ) 语言课 ( ) 评论Task 5Directions: Read the following advertisement and then complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 41 through 45 in the table below. You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.When traveling, you need comfortable, practical clothing and safe way to carry your money, passport and other valuables. That is why weve created the Remarkable Travel Jacket, a jacket designed for comfort , great looksplus protection for your valuables.The secret to the Remarkable Travel Jackets good looks is a special clothing material that refuses to crease(起皱).Whats most wonderful about this jacket is its 10 separate pockets, only 3 of which are visible from outside. There are 4 inside pockets, a hidden coin pocket and a pen pocket. The secret money pocket is the one that only you will know how to find.A Remarkable Travel Jacket with all these features would cost $ 250 or more. But Willable & Ward Remarkable Travel Jacket is priced adjust $ 169. Your complete satisfaction is promised; if not delighted, return in original (原先的) conditions for a replacement or repayment. Order Today! Remarkable Travel JacketFeatures of the Jacket: Comfortable, good looks, and protection for 41 .Special design: Three 42 pockets and seven inside or hidden pockets.Low Price at Willable & Ward: Only 43 .Willable & Wards promise: A 44 or 45 if you are not satisfied. Part Translation (20) Section A (42=8)Directions: In this part, numbered 46 through 49 , you should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. 46. Everybody here is well taken care of, no matter what his position is. A.每个人都在这里得到好的照料，不管他的位置。 B.每个人都在这里好好地照料，不管他的位置