函授大专期末考试试卷英语

09级本院大专班英语(3)复习题I.Vocabulary and Structure1.This motorcycle is very good, but I dont think I can _C_ it. A.pay B.spend C.afford D.cost2.In China, every boy and girl _B_ a right to education. A.have B.has C.will have D.had3.The situation is quite seriious and will become even worse unless some measures _B_. A.had been taken B.will be taken C.were taken D.are taken4.This street is usually quiet, but it will get very busy _A_ Sunday mornings. A.on B.in C.at D.during 5.Dont forget the fact _C_ he was not at home that night. A.why B.which C.that D.whether6.The two players had been warned of the danger, but _B_ of them seemed to take it seriously. A.both B.neither C.any D.either7.We went to the play last night and got a lot of _D_ from it. A.content B.interact C.spirit D.fun8.The new railway is planned _B_ by the end of 2005. A.to have completed B.to be completed C.to be completing D.to complete9.-Its so noisy upstairs. What are they doing? -They _D_ be having a party. A.could B.should C.would D.must10.Dr Wilmot _B_ the newspaper before he leaves for work every day. A.looks into B.stares at C.watches for D.glances through11.It was on August 15,1945 _A_ the Chinese people won the final victory in the Anti-Japanese War. A.that B.which C.until D.while12.For a long time after the operation, Linda found _D_difficult to fall asleep. A.this B.one C.that D.it13.Tom has worked so hard this year that he will earn _A_ he did last year. A.twice as much money as B.as much money as twice C.twice money as much as D.as twice much money as14.Who is the person _C_ with our monitor over there? A.talked B.to talk C.talking D.talks15.Although he _D_ those days, Mr. Black never gives up hope. A.treated unfairly B.was unfairly treated C.has unfairly treated D.has been unfairly treated16.Neither he nor I _D_ to Australia. A.has gone B.have been C.has been D.have gone17.There is not enough _B_ in the kitchen to put the table. A.place B.room C.floor D.ground18.The young was seen _B_ the bank last night. A.enter B.entering D C.to enter D.entered19.We will not win the match _ we have confidence and work as a team. A.if B.as C.while D.unless 20.Mr. Brown has a strong _A_ of duty. A.sense B.emotion C.feeling D.thought21.Who is going to D the telephone? A.reply B.answer C.respond D.pick 22.Hard work can often B a lack of intelligence. A.make up B.make up for C.make for D.make fun o f23.You C be careful in the lab. Accident in the lab be very dangerous. A.can, must B.may, can C.must, can D.will, should24.We enjoyed A full moon in night sky. A.the, a B.a, / C.a, the D.a, a25.Harvard university, which D in 1636, is one of the oldest universities in the United States of America. A.found B.was found C.founded D.was founded26.Dont B . I can help you with the typing. A.matter B.worry C.care D.concern27.Tom and Jack have arrived, but _C_ students in the class arent here. A.other B.others C.the other D.the others28.By next June, she _C_ here for five years. A.will study B.will have been studying C.has been studying D.has studied29.Its necessary that you _B_ here in time. A.shall arrive B.must arrive C.could arrive D.arrive30.The way to learn a language is to practise _C_ it as often as possible. A.to speak B.speak C.speaking D.being spoken31.Tom was surprised to know that Asia is _B_ as Europe. A.four times large B.four times as large C.as four times large D.as large four times32.It was in this wood _A_ the enemy spy was caught and killed. A.where B.in which C.that D.how II. Reading ComprehensionA Ma Li will have an interview for the office manager job tomorrow. She is now worried about what she should say during the interview, so she asks her neighbor Liu Lu, an experienced secretary, for help. “Just be yourself,” says Liu Lu. “But thats hard,” says Ma Li. “Well, if you follow my advice, youll probably get the job,” Liu Lu says, “Set out to do your homework. Find out about the company and gain some insight into what the requirements of the position are. Do an excellent job of selling yourself and, without seeming to brag(吹牛) or being dishonest, convince the employer you have the skills and qualities that match the requirements. On top of that, make them believe youll fit in and be part of the team. You have to know what their company culture is like, what kind of people they are, and what kind of team youll be joining.” “I see your point. That sounds like a lot of work. Maybe more than I can do.” Ma Li still worries. At last, Liu Lu says to her, “Theres an alternative: be youeself and hope it fits what they want.”1.Why does Ma Li ask Liu Lu for help? D A.Because Liu Lu works as manager in the company. B.Because Liu Lu is her teacher. C.Because Liu Lu is her neighbor. D.Because Liu Lu is good at interview.2.Ma Li is very likely to get the job, if D . A.she talks to the president of the company B.she sets to do her homework earlier C.she finds out where the company is beforehand. D.she does what Liu Lu tells her.3.What should Ma Li convince the employer of? A A.She is full qualified for the job. B.She is fond of bragging about herself. C.Shelots has sold lots of products. D.She is an experienced office manager.4.Which of the following things must Ma Li NOT do? C A.She must find out about what their company culture is like. B.She must let them know that she is suitable to work as a member of the team. C.She must brag about herself in her resume. D.She must get some good advice from an experienced person.5.What does the word “alternative” mean in the last paragraph? D A.Decision B.Requirement C.Quality D.Choice B Doctors believe that second-hand smoke may cause lung cancer in people who do not smoke. Nonsmokers often breathe in the smoke from other peoples cigarettes. This is second-hand smoke. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (美国环保局) reports that about fifty-three thousand people die in the United States each year as a result of exposure ( 暴露) to second-hand smoke. It is harder for children to avoid second-hand smoke. In the United States, nine million children under the age of five live in homes with at least one smoker. Research shows that these children are sick more than children who live in homes where no one smokes. The damaging effects of second-hand smoke on children also continue as they grow up. The children of smokers are more than twice as likely to develop lung cancer when thay are adults as children of nonsmokers. The risk is even higher for children who live in homes where both parents smoke. People are becoming very aware of the danger of second-hand smoke. As a result, they have passed laws that prohibit people from smoking in many public places. Currently, 45 states in the United States have laws that restrict, or limit, smoking. The most well-known law doesnt allow people to smoke on short native airline flights, i.e. flights within the country. C 6.Compared with nonsmokers children, the children whose parents both smoke are likely to . A.grow up more slowly B.be sick under the age of five C.develop Lung cancer more often D.become smokers more easilyA 7.Why are there laws made against smoking in public places in the U.S.? A.Because people have realized the danger of second-hand smoke. B.Because more and more people dont like smoking now. C.Because parents dont want their children to become smokers. D.Because the government wants to limit the production of cigarettes.C 8.Which of the following statements is TRUE? A.The number of smokers children is twice greater than that of nonsmokers children. B.People are now not allowed to smoke on airline flights in the U.S. C.Adults whose parents smoked when they were children get cancer more frequently. D.Second-hand smoke is not as dangerous as first-hand smoke.D 9.From the passage we can conclude that . A.the main cause of lung cancer is second-hand smoke B.most people know nothing about the danger of second-hand smoke C.public places are dangerous for people to stay D.children suffer most from second-hand smokeC 10.This passage is mainly about . A.how people get cancer B.who can get cancer easily C.what should be done with smoking in public D.whether second-hand smoking can be harmful CMany visitors to the United States find that the fast pace at which people move is very troubling. Ones first impression is likely to be that eveyone is in a rush. City people always seem to be hurrying to get where they are going. And they are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment. At first this may seem unfriendly to you. But drivers will rush you; storekeepers will be in a hurry as they serve you; people will push past you as they walk along the street. You will miss smiles and brief conversations with people when you shop or dine in a resraurant. Do not think it is because Americans are in such a hhurry that they are unfriendly. Life is often much slower outside the big cities, which is true in other countries as well. Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, often think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done. But when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kindly and will take great care to help you.C 11.Visitors to the United States possibly feel that city people of the country are very . A.busy B.kind C.troubling D.patientC 12.In American big cities, people rarely . A.smile to each other B.move at a fast pace C.chat with each other in a shop D.dine away from homeB 13.According to the writer, American people . A.unfriendly only when they are shopping B.actually friendly to foreign visitors C.indeed cold to foreign visitors D.in no hurry when walking in the streetA 14.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.Life pace is different inside and outside bid cities. B.Life pace is quite slow in other parts of the world. C.life pace is the same in different parts of the world. D.Life pace is similar in American cities, big os small.C 15.It seems that Americans are cold to you because they think . A.you are a foreigner B.you know their way of life C.you are as busy as they are D.you are a stranger thereDAs working women continue to receive better and better wages, housewives still work at home without receive paychecks. Should a woman who works at home, doing the housework and caring for children , be paid for her services? In a 1986 study at Cornell University, it was found that the value of the services of a housewife averaged $11,600 a year. This rate was based on a family composed of a husband, wife, and three young children. The $11,600 is what the husband would have to pay if he hired others to take over his wifes household work. The researchers concluded that it would be fair for husband to pay wives according to government guidelines (方针) for least amounts of wages.Another plan for rewarding women who work at home has been suggested by Dr. Johnson, a former Secretary of Health and Human Service. He says that full-time housewives should be allowed to pay social security taxes(社会保障金), with their employers (that is, their husbands) offering part of the payment. He feels that the present system is unfair. He said, “if you work in a store you can qualify for Social Security, but if you stay at home and raise a family, you cant qualify for it.”D 16.Now in the U.S. the women working outside home can get . A.the same pay as those doing housework B.as much as their husbands C.an average payment of $11,600 a year D.more and more moneyB 17.The researchers at Cornell University suggest that . A.husbands hire others to do their housework B.husbands pay their wives for their work at home C.policies be worked out on womens wages D.women go out to work instead of working home C 18.The expression “full-time housewives” in paragraph 2 means . A.wives who cant do any housework B.wives who dont like to stay at home C.wives staying at home doing housework D.wives working outside home sometimesC 19.Why do some people feel that husbands should pay their wives for their housework? A.Because husbands are employers. B.Because raising a family needs money. C.Because wives work at home has its value.D.Because wives cant qualify for Social Security. B 20.Why does Dr.Johnson think that the present system is unfair? A.Husband are paying the social security taxes for their wives. B.Women working at home cant get social securitgty. C.Bosses refuse to pay part of the taxes for female employees. D.Full-time housewives are required to pay social security taxes. E In Spain in summer there are many villages with a lot of tourists. The tourists go to the villages with their families, where there are festivals. People living around the villages also go to these festivals. To begin the festivals they throw big fireworks and the mayor (市长) makes a speech. When he finishes, people applaud and parties begin. In the morning of the first day people orgnize chocolate parties and clowns(小丑) for the children. In the afternoon there is a festival for the grandparents with music, drinks and food. And at night a big party is held for everybody. At the party, people dance and sing. They feel very happy in the festivals and go to bed very late. Next morning they get up much later than usual; then they go to a place where there are poetry(诗歌) competitions, squares(纵横字谜), etc. Later the people go to a ceremony in the church to visit their dead family members. In the afternoon there is a fair and everybody goes to it to buy things or to go for a walk. At night a famous pop music group goes to the village and holds a concert and at 12 or 1 oclock the group plays traditional songs. The third day is the last day, people are still very happy. To end the festivals they throw a lot of artificial fire. People will have to wait till the next year for such festivals.B 211.How long do the village festivals usually last? A.Two days B.Three days C.Four days D.The whole summerD 22.The festival begins with . A.a concert and dance B.childrens parties C.a speech by the organizer D.a display of fireworksC 23.During the first day of the festival, the people . A.go to a fair and visit the church B.have a concert and competitions C.have parties, dance and sing D.visit the dead and throw artificial firesA 24.According to the passage, who take part in the festival? A.Tourists as well as the people around the village B.Tourists and their families C.The mayor and the villagers D.The grandparents and their childrenD 25.Which of the following is TRUE about the festivals? A.More tourists visit the villages than the cities in Spain. B.Tourists usually watch the performances instead of taking part in them. C.The last day of the festival is the happiest. D.The festivals lasts till very late in the night.F The first newspaper was written by hand and put up on walls in oublic places. The earliest daily newspaper was sstarted in Rome in 59 B.C. In the 700s the worlds first printed newspaper was published. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany. The first regularly published newspaper in England was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published once a week. The first daily English newspaper was the Daily Courtant, which came out in March 1702. In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started the Boston Newspaper, the first newspaper published daily in the American Colonies(殖民地). By1760, the colonies had more than thirty daaily newspapers. There are now about 1,