大学英语精读华师在线作业(所有选择题部分

1、Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that theres a big difference between a writerand writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealthand fame, not the long hours at a typewriter. “You have got to want to write,” I sa

2、id to them, “not want to be a writer.”The reality is that writing is a lonely, privateand poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prosp

3、ects at all. What I did have was a friend who found for me my room in a New York apartment building. It didnt even matter that it was coldand had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used typewriterand feltlike a genuine writer.After a yearor so, however, I still hadnt got a breakand began to doubt m

4、yself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for many years. I wasnt going to be one of those people who died wondering. What if? I would keep putting my dream to test (even though it meant living with uncertaintyand fear

5、of failure). This is the shadow-land of hope,and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.1. The passage is meant to _A_A、 warn young people of the hardship that a successful writer has to experienceB、 advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC、 show young peopl

6、e it is unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealthD、 encourage young people to pursue a writing career2. What can be concluded from the passage? D A、Genuine writers often find their work interesting rewarding. B、A writers success depends on luck rather on effort. C、Famous writers usually live in pove

7、rty isolation.D、The chances for writers to become successful are small.3. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first years of his writing career? B A、He was not able to produce a single book.B、He hadnt seen a change for the better.C、He wasnt able to have a rest for a whole year.D、He f

8、ound his dream would never come true.4. In “people who died wondering”, “who” refers to those _B_ . A、who think too much of the dark side of lifeB、who regret giving up their career halfwayC、who think a lot without making a decisionD、who are full of imagination even upon death5. “Shadow-land” in the

9、last sentence refers to _C_ . A、the wonderland one often dreams aboutB、the bright future that one is looking forward toC、the state of uncertainty before ones final goal is reachedD、a world that exists only in ones imaginationIn many stories on TVand in science-fiction books, men travel to faraway st

10、ars. They have quick, easy journeys. But so far, men have been able to reach only the earths own moon. Suppose a man wanted to reach a distant star. Even if he traveled his whole life, he would have to move faster than the speed of the light. Nothing can move that fast except light itself.Strange th

11、ings happen to an object when it moves rapidly. The object weighs more. An object moving at 86 percent of the speed of light is twice as heavy as it is at rest. A stick appears shorter. A clock runs more slowly. A man would not age so fast as he would on the earth.Light travels more than 186,000 mil

12、es a second,or about 11 million miles a minute. In one year, light travels six trillion miles. That great distance is called a light-year. It is used to measure distance in space.The star closest to our sun is Alpha Centauri. It is more than four light-years away. If one traveled at the speed of lig

13、ht, he could make a round trip to Alpha Centauri in nine years. But, even at that speed, he could not reach Alcaid (北斗星) in the handle of the Big Dipper. A one-way journey to Alcaid would take almost 200 years.1. In this passage the words “closest to our sun” means the star _B_ . A、the earth we live

14、 on B、Alpha Centauri C、the Big Dipper D、the moon2. A one-way journey to Alcaid would take _C_ . A、about nine years B、less than four years C、almost 200 years D、less than 100 years3. Why do we measure the distance in light-years instead of miles? B A、Units of light-years sound better. B、Using light- y

15、ears reduced the number of figures used. C、We used to measure distance in light-years long ago. D、We do not make mistakes when we light-years.4. If a stone moved at the speed of light, it _A_ A、would weigh twice more than it is motionless B、would weigh as much as it is on earth C、would weigh less th

16、an it is on earth D、would not have weight at all5. This story is mainly about _B_ . A、the distance between the sun the other stars B、the problems of traveling to faraway stars C、what happens when we travel faster than the speed of light D、the tool we when we go to faraway starsStudents can travel in

17、 the United States without spending too much money if they follow these suggestions.A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, busesand planes. Think about hikingor biking for a part of your trip, too. Youll not only save money, but youll also see a lot more of the

18、country.Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other studentsmany colleges have “ride boards” that list when andwhere other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same sort of service they announce whos driving where, when, how many riders they w

19、ill takeand what the expenses will be.There are many inexpensive, older hotels near busor train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostelswhere young people can stay for only a few dollars a night.You dont have to eat in restaurants all

20、 the time, but we dont recommend a diet of candyand cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm, you can buy food in supermarketsor at roadside standsand have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good, cheap restaurants from

21、 travel guidesor friends.1. The passage tells students _C_ . A、how to make travel plans B、how to get help while traveling C、how to less money while traveling D、how to choose hotels2. To see more of the country, youd better travel _D_ . A、by plane B、by bus C、by train D、by bike3. If you want to share

22、rides with others, you can get information _B_ . A、on the blackboards in classrooms B、from school administrators C、through certain radio programs D、from travel agents4. According to the passage, staying at youth hostels is _A_ . A、cheap B、convenient C、comfortable D、enjoyable5. To save money, you can

23、 _C_ . A、have more candy cola B、invite your friends for a picnic C、take some food with you D、eat in restaurants sometimesIf there is any single factor that makes for success in living, it is the ability to profit by defeat. Every success I know has been achieved because the person was able to analyz

24、e defeatand actually profit by it in his next undertaking. Confuse defeat with failure,and you are doomed indeed to failure, for it isnt defeat that makes you fail: it is your own refusal to see in defeat the guideand encouragement to success.Defeats are nothing to be ashamed of. They are routine in

25、cidents in the life of every man who achieves success. But defeat is a dead loss unless you do face it without feeling ashamed, analyze itand learn why you failed. Defeat, in other words, can help to cure its own cause. Not only does defeat prepare us for success, but nothing else can arouse within

26、us such a compelling desire to succeed. If you let a baby grasp a rodand try to pull it away, he will cling moreand more tightly until his whole weight is suspended. It is this same reaction that should give you newand greater strength every time you are defeated. If you fullyuse the power which def

27、eat gives, you can accomplish with it far more than what you are capable of.1. The author _D_ . A、orders you to analyze defeat B、wants you to face defeat C、advises you to let a baby grasp a rod D、warns you not to confuse defeat with fail2. Defeat is valuable _C_ . A、because it is a factor B、because

28、it isnt defeat that makes you fail C、because it provides the guide encouragement to success D、because it is not a thing to be ashamed of3. What does the author know? _B_ . A、he knows every success in life B、he knows the factor making for success C、he knows every man who is able to analyze defeatD、he

29、 knows the life of every man4. The person who was able to analyze the defeat is likely _C_ . A、to be a successor B、to face it with feeling ashamed C、to achieve success D、to be ashamed of it5. What does the author advise one to do with the power which defeat gives? One should _A_ . A、explore it B、exp

30、lain it C、let a baby grasp a rod D、learn it100分作业大学英语精读(3)作业1窗体顶端单选题第1题 (2.5) 分 I left my umbrella in my room. Wait while I go back to get it. _ .A、Dont be afraid, it will be fineB、Never mind, the weather will be OKC、Dont bother, it will clear up by noon D、No problem, you can go第2题 (2.5) 分 The hoste

31、ss _ until the guests were seated. A、sat down B、was sitting down C、was to sit down D、didnt sit down第3题 (2.5) 分 She has _ all her debts.A、paid in B、paid out C、paid off D、paid out第4题 (2.5) 分 When will the performance begin? _ .A、About one hourB、After one hourC、In one hourD、At one hour第5题 (2.5) 分 I los

32、t my money. _ .A、Oh, you will be more carefulB、Oh, you must be more carefulC、Oh, you would be more carefulD、Oh, you should have been more careful第6题 (2.5) 分 The difference was _ cross the river. A、where toB、how to C、what to D、which to第7题 (2.5) 分 As we were leaving, we saw the _ man and his friends e

33、ntering. A、red hair B、red-hair C、red-haired D、red-hairing第8题 (2.5) 分 The shop offers products that range _ inexpensive to very expensive. A、betweenB、from C、among D、along第9题 (2.5) 分 It is necessary that everything _ ready by 6: 00 p.m.A、beB、will be C、shall D、would be第10题 (2.5) 分 Tom as well as two of

34、 his classmates _ invited to the party.A、wasB、wereC、has D、are第11题 (2.5) 分 According to _ they have told me, they should return within about one week.A、thatB、itC、what D、which第12题 (2.5) 分 She glanced shyly _ him and then lowered her eyes. A、atB、offC、onD、with第13题 (2.5) 分 Only last week I called at _ .

35、A、my aunt B、my aunts C、my aunts D、mine aunt第14题 (2.5) 分 Im very interested _ plants, animals and geography. A、onB、toC、overD、in第15题 (2.5) 分 ； I&rsquo；d rather you _ say anything about it f the time being. A、dontB、wouldntC、didntD、shouldnt第16题 (2.5) 分 The lake shone _ glass in the moonlight and she _ i

36、t very much.A、liking, liked B、liked, like C、like, liked D、like, likes第17题 (2.5) 分 I have no idea _ he has said about the matter. A、whichB、that C、whatD、how第18题 (2.5) 分 There are scientific ways _ which man solves problems.A、 in B、withC、atD、on第19题 (2.5) 分 Just for today, Im not going to insist that ev

37、erything I do _ perfect. A、wasB、isC、beD、are第20题 (2.5) 分 He was willing to do all _ he could to help his friends.A、whichB、thatC、howD、what第21题 (2.5) 分 At no time during his speech _ that he would make another film soon.A、he mentioned B、he should mention C、did he mention D、should he mention第22题 (2.5) 分

38、 If I _ you, I _ that job.A、was, would takeB、were, would take C、was, would have takenD、were, would have taken第23题 (2.5) 分 A friend of mine, after 10 years of studying ballet, succeeded _ becoming a dancer.A、inB、onC、withD、of第24题 (2.5) 分 With her yellow hair, Jane is _ girl as a fairy. A、as beautiful

39、aB、as a beautiful C、as a more beautiful D、so a beautiful第25题 (2.5) 分 The teacher had no idea _ these two students argued about. A、whoB、whatC、that D、why第26题 (2.5) 分 ； Mercury freezes if it is cooled to _ . ； ；A、a low too temperatureB、a too low temperatureC、too low temperatureD、too low a temperature第2

40、7题 (2.5) 分 He gave _ answer as I did. A、as same B、same C、as the same D、the same第28题 (2.5) 分 The new employee finished the report and _ .A、turned it inB、turned in it C、turned it up D、turned it on第29题 (2.5) 分 We are looking forward to _ the Great Wall again.A、visitB、visiting C、having visited D、being v

41、isited第30题 (2.5) 分 I _ for two hours but nobody has arrived yet. A、am waiting B、waitedC、have waited D、have been waiting第31题 (2.5) 分 He walked into the office and shook hands with a smiling man _ Mr. Black.A、namingB、namedC、by namedD、calling第32题 (2.5) 分 _ , he bought his wife a present.A、On his way to

42、 home B、On his way home C、In his way home D、In his way to home第33题 (2.5) 分 John had six eggs. Mary added three, so now they all _ to nine.A、equalB、are C、added up D、sum up第34题 (2.5) 分 Lets have a party in our department. _ .A、All rightB、Good ideaC、Very goodD、I like第35题 (2.5) 分 I wonder if I could tak

43、e a few days off work. _ .A、Im sure you could leave off workB、I should say a few days is no problemC、Why, whats the matter with youD、No, you mustnt go away 第36题 (2.5) 分 These are the pictures we took during this trip. _ ！A、Oh, what beautiful pictures they areB、Oh, how beautiful pictures they areC、Oh

44、, what beautiful pictures are theyD、Oh, how beautiful pictures are they第37题 (2.5) 分 Where shall we go this weekend? _ .A、What is having a drive to the countryB、How is to take a drive to the countryC、What about having a drive to the countryD、Were having a drive to the county第38题 (2.5) 分 Do you know w

45、hat day is today? _ .A、Today is WednesdayB、It is a fine dayC、It is February 11D、It is raining第39题 (2.5) 分 I have never been to a Chinese village, have you? _ .A、Yes, I haventB、No, I havent eitherC、No, I havent tooD、No, I have第40题 (2.5) 分 My mother is ill. Could I leave tomorrow? _ .A、Good. You can g

46、oB、Quite well. Please leaveC、No problem. Please doD、Not bad, if you like窗体底端窗体顶端窗体底端1第1题 The difference was _ cross the river. A.where toB.how to C.what to D.which to您的答案：B题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.52第2题 Lets have a party in our department. _ .A.All rightB.Good ideaC.Very goodD.I like您的答案：B题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.53第3题

47、 I wonder if I could take a few days off work. _ .A.Im sure you could leave off workB.I should say a few days is no problemC.Why, whats the matter with youD.No, you mustnt go away 您的答案：C题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.54第4题 As we were leaving, we saw the _ man and his friends entering. A.red hair B.red-hair C.red-ha

48、ired D.red-hairing您的答案：C题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.55第5题 The shop offers products that range _ inexpensive to very expensive. A.betweenB.from C.among D.along您的答案：B题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.56第6题 These are the pictures we took during this trip. _ ！A.Oh, what beautiful pictures they areB.Oh, how beautiful pictures they areC

49、.Oh, what beautiful pictures are theyD.Oh, how beautiful pictures are they您的答案：A题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.57第7题 It is necessary that everything _ ready by 6: 00 p.m.A.beB.will be C.shall D.would be您的答案：A题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.58第8题 Tom as well as two of his classmates _ invited to the party.A.wasB.wereC.has D.are您的答案：A题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.59第9题 According to _ they have told me, they should return within about one week.A.thatB.itC.what D.which您的答案：C题目分数：2.5此题得分：2.510第10题 Where shall we go this weekend? _ .A.What is having a drive to the countryB.How is to take a drive to the countryC.What about