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编号： 专业 班学号： 姓名： 装订线出题人：大学英语教研室 教研室负责人签字： 王志慧 系主任签字： 冯 梅 河北传媒学院20132014学年第一学期期末考试2013级本科A班 大学英语 试题A卷 共 6 页题序一二三四五六七八九总 分得分阅卷人Part I Writing （20 points）Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write a short essay on the topic of My Dream Job. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1. 我梦想的工作是2. 为什么我有这样的梦想；3. 为实现我的梦想我要Part II Fast Reading （10 points）Directions: In this part, you will go over two passages quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet. For questions 1-10, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Passage One:Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:People over the age of 65 in the United States are called senior citizens. Most senior citizens retire or no longer work full time. Also it is unusual for people of this age to live with their children and grandchildren. For many senior citizens, the years after age of 65 are not enjoyable. They feel unproductive when they no longer work. Their lives lose meaning. In addition, they may feel lonely being away from their families. Moreover, they become more concerned about their health as they grow older. If they live in big cities, they often worry about their safety.Other senior citizens enjoy their lives. They feel free to do things they were not able to do when they were working and raising families. They now have time to enjoy hobbies and sports and travel. They associate with their fellow senior citizens who have common interests and equal free time. Many senior citizens move to retirement communities located in warm climates. Some senior citizens continue to work beyond retirement age. Many find new careers and professional opportunities after they retire.The number of the senior citizens in the United States is increasing rapidly because people are living longer than before. The average life span(寿命)for Americans is now more than 74 years. Because of their larger numbers and more active life styles, senior citizens are gaining social influence in the country both politically and economically. Their concerns are receiving a wider audience than ever before. The time may come when all Americans will look forward to becoming senior citizens.1. Many senior citizens are not happy due to the following reasons EXCEPT_.A. loneliness B. less money C. poor health D. meaningless life2. Its implied in the first paragraph that_.A. living in the country is safer for elder people than living in big citiesB. people become senior citizens in the U.S at 65C. most senior citizens live with their childrenD. people retire at 65 in the U.S.3. From Para. 2 we learn that_.A. senior citizens life can be enjoyableB. senior citizens enjoy their livesC. senior citizens enjoy living in retirement communitiesD. senior citizens enjoy working after retirement4. It can be learned from the passage that senior citizens must _ to be happy.A. have free time B. find fun in lifeC. continue to work D. live with their children5. According to the writer, in the future, senior citizens will be _.A. enjoying a longer life span B. a burden to the societyC. highly respected D. fewer in numberPassage Two:编号： 专业 班学号： 姓名： 装订线出题人：大学英语教研室 教研室负责人签字： 王志慧 系主任签字： 冯 梅 Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Sex years ago, Dr. Leslie Gordon found that her 21-month-old son, Sam, suffered from an extremely rare disease called progeria (早衰).Gordon, an assistant professor in an American college of medicine, wanted to find out what caused her sons condition and what she could do about it. But, at that time, no one knew the cause of the deadly disease. So she rounded up a team of experts. This team finally discovered the gene mutation that causes progeria and announced it on April 16.Researchers found that this gene mutation causes the nucleus of all the bodys cells, except for those in the brain, to become unbalanced. The nucleus holds most of the cells genes and chromosomes(染色体).“The nucleus is usually a nice, round structure,” said Gordon. “But with the disease, bubbles(水泡，气泡)form there. That most likely causes them to become unbalanced and lead to cell death.”This discovery is a big step towards finding a cute for affected children. But its not the end of the story. Every human being could benefit from this research. It provides a better understanding of what occurs in the bodies of aging people.Aging is a condition that eventually affects everyone. And Gordon believes drug companies will be interested in her findings because everyone wants to fight old age.Of course, she keeps her highest hopes for her son.“I hope, I hope, I hope that we can help Sam,” she said.“I live every day thinking we just need to do the best that we can. And we need to have hope. But this research is there for all the children.”6. Gordons son caught progeria six years ago when_.A. the disease frequently happened to childrenB. the cause of the disease was unknown to peopleC. much work had been done concerning the diseaseD. some ways had been discovered to treat the disease7. “Gene mutation” in the second paragraph refers to _.A. the change in the geneB. the bubble in the geneC. the death of the geneD. the balance of the gene8. Which of the following statements is the writers point in the passage?A. Life is a mystery. B. Nature is dangerous.C. Science can help us live.D. A child can cause a parent a lot of worries.9. The research benefits everyone, because_.A. it helps people fight agingB. it prevents people from dyingC. drug companies can develop more quicklyD. progeria is attacking more and more people10. The story of Gordon tells the following facts EXCEPT that_.A. she is a great motherB. she is a devoted researcherC. she is a qualified leaderD. she is a chemistry professorPart III Listening Comprehension （30 points） Sections A：Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.11. A. She can do the job. B. She could call a friend.C. Shes just switched off the light. D. Shes already replaced the switch by herself.12. A. They want to go downtown. B. He wants to go to the park, but she doesnt. C. He doesnt know where to park the car. D. He wants to find out where the park is.13. A. Company and customer. B. Repairman and customer.C. Teacher and students parent. D. Wife and husband.14. A. She didnt like working in a company. B. She disliked machines.编号： 专业 班学号： 姓名： 装订线 出题人：大学英语教研室 教研室负责人签字： 王志慧 系主任签字： 冯 梅 C. She was not good at doing business. D. She didnt like accounting.15. A. It was cleaned. B. There was a large sale. C. The employees had to work very late. D. There was a robbery.16. A. Salesman. B. A telephone repairman. C. A plumber. D. An electrician.17. A. Hes playing sports. B. Hes walking.C. Hes driving. D. Hes fighting.18. A. She didnt feel well. B. She went dancing earlier.C. She came down to go dancing. D. She got mad at the woman.Sections B: Directions: In this section, you will hear 4 short passages. After you hear a passage, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. When did Mark Twain write The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn? A. In 1835 B. In 1847 C. In 1884 D. In 188620. How many languages has The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn been published? A. thirty B. forty C. fifty D. sixty21. Whats the meaning of “mark twain”? A. It was a pilots name. B. It was a name of a river.C. It was a measure for the depth of water.D. It was the name of a steamboat on the Mississippi River.Passage Two:Questions 22 to 24 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. The definition of the American Dream appeared in in a history book .A. 1913 B. 1931 C. 1916 D. 196123. Who was the author of the book which first explained the definition of “American Dream”? A. Benjamin Franklin B. George Washington C. Abraham Lincoln D. James Truslow Adams24. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Each individual may define the American Dream differently.B. Many immigrants come to America to seek the American Dream.C. The expression first appeared in the Book The Tragedy of America.D. The general idea is that a person in the United States has the freedom to carry out his or her goals.Passage ThreeQuestions 25 to 27 are based on the passage you have just heard.25. Helen Keller was born , in a small town in . A. July 17, 1818; southern Albama B. June 27, 1880; northern Albama C. June 17, 1818; southern Albama D. July 27, 1880; northern Albama 26. What special meaning has the name Helen Keller had for many people?A. It represents hope. B. It represents a miracle.C. It represents unfortunate. D. It represents misery.27. Which of the following statements about Helen Keller is NOT true? A. She could not see or hear. B. Her father was a captain.C. Her mother was much younger than her father.D. Helen Keller was her parents second child.Passage FourQuestions 28 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.28. Which kinds of animals also share some of the genes found in the platypus?A. Birds and amphibians. B. Amphibians and reptilesC. Reptiles and birds. D. Reptiles and fish.29. What do platypus webbed feet like?A. duck B. chicken C. bird D. dog编号： 专业 班学号： 姓名： 装订线出题人：大学英语教研室 教研室负责人签字： 王志慧 系主任签字： 冯 梅 30. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the platypus?A. It is native to eastern Australia. B. It is endangered.C. It has hair covering its body. D. It is an unusual-looking animal.Sections C：Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When Bob Smith was invited to attend an international conference, he was 31 . The conference was to take 32 in Geneva and Bob thought that it would be a good opportunity to take his wife Susan on a short 33 . They decided that they would go to Paris for a week before Bob traveled on to Geneva for the conference. Susan would then return home. Bob and Susan spent a nice week in Paris. They did a lot of 34 and at the end of the week, they were very 35 . Bob went with Susan to the airport and saw her on to a plane for London. While he was waiting for his plane to Geneva, a mist began to form. Finally his plane took off. 36 after the planes take-off, Bob fell fast asleep. Unfortunately, as the plane 37 towards Geneva, the mist changed into thick fog. It was impossible to land in Geneva because of the fog. When this news was given to the passengers, Bob was still having his sweet dream. He did not 38 up until the plane landed back in Paris. Still very sleepy, he got out of the airport and 39 a taxi. He asked the driver to take him to the Geneva International Hotel. The surprised driver looked at him as if he were 40 . He asked, Are you sure you want a taxi? Yes, Bob said, I feel too tired to walk.Part IV Reading Comprehension （25 points） Section A Directions: In this section, there are ten sentences with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank. Read the sentences through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 41 to 50 are based on the following sentences:41. , the pilot survived the plane crash.42. He indicated the of the Persian Gulf with a pen on the map.43. Wont you your decision to leave the club?44. The war the trade between the two countries.45. This is the painting, and the others are copies.46. The witness that she had never seen Mr. Smith before.47. China is rich in natural .48. Beethoven didnt himself though his hearing began to weaken when he was 29.49. After a long journey, she felt and was eager to go back home. 50. Tom failed to his term paper on time, though he works very hard.A. give up on B. stock C. location D. assemble E. original F. reconsider G. weary H. rewrite I. resources G. detailed K. stated L. turn in M. interrupted N. fortunately O. unrealisticSection B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage One:Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:编号： 专业 班学号： 姓名： 装订线出题人：大学英语教研室 教研室负责人签字： 王志慧 系主任签字： 冯 梅 While the cities of China have undergone modernization evident in the rising towers and bright lights that have awakened the sleeping country, the countryside remains largely the same.Rectangular (长方形的) rows of rice fields litter thelong lanes of water designed to provide the constant supply of water that is vital to producing the crop. The experience is not unlike driving through the American Midwest, only rice not corn dominates the landscape.Four years ago, when I last took this trip, the roads were dust and telephone wires did not run parallel to the highway. Bare roads have been replaced by sleek, newly paved highways running from Shanghai to Nanking, to my smaller, home city, Wuhu. Unlike the changes I had heard of and expected in Shanghai, Wuhu was much more of a surprise. The small city where I was born had grown up as I have. There are large high-rise buildings, each ringed with smaller buildings around it, many of these apartment complexes. Little seemed familiar and I wonder what my grandparents flat built of brick and mortar had become. Perhaps I shouldnt have been surprised to find out that their home had been demolished and rebuilt as a six story apartment complex as well. Walking up to the second floor I saw my grandfathers face peering out of the screen door. He began to smile as he saw me, and so did I. Their home is now no different from a western apartment. Equipped with the modern amenities of a gas stove, a toilet, a shower, this was indeed different from four years ago. 51. According to the author, dramatic changes took place in_.A. cities but not countryside of China B. both cities and countryside of ChinaC. countryside but not in large cities D. everywhere52. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that _.A. peasants lead similar life all over the worldB. Chinese irrigating system is more impressing than that in AmericaC. peasants in Midwest America raise more corns while Chinese peasants raise more riceD. peasants in Midwest America raise more rice while Chinese peasants raise more corn53. The author was traveling to Wuhu,_.A. in order to take a stop during the trip from Shanghai to NankingB. in order to find some place similar to his hometownC. in order to visit his grandparentsD. in order to find out changes in small cities54. The authors grandparents _.A. live in their house of brick and mortarB. live in an apartment similar to westernersC. led a totally westernized lifeD. was poor as they always were55. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A. Flash back to ChinaB. From Shanghai to NankingC. Wuhu TodayD. Back With My Grand ParentsPassage Two:Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Now let us look at how w