20032004学年度第二学期高级英语试题(B)

1、20032004学年度第二学期高级英语试题（B）(适用于2001级本科).Close（10%）Directions: There are 20 blanks in this passage. For each blank there are 4 choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

2、Man has always wanted to fly. Eight hundred years ago an Englishman _1. He made a pair of 2 from chicken feathers and fixed them to his 3.Then he jumped from a high building. As you can 4, he did not fly very far. 5 he fell to the ground and 6 several bones.The first real attempt at flying 7 place i

3、n France in 1783. The two Montgolfier brothers 8 that hot air rises. 9 they could fill a large balloon with hot air, they thought it would rise into the air and 10. They were right. They made a very large hot air balloon of cloth and paper. It 11 ten metres in diameter. They filled it with hot air a

4、nd the balloon 12 two hundred metres into the air. It 13 to earth about three kilometers 14.At the next attempt, they arranged for the balloon to 15 passengers. We do not know 16 the passengers felt 17 the trip as they were a cook, a duck and a sheep. But we 18 know that the trip 19 eight minutes an

5、d the animals 20 safely.1. A. wanted B. tried C. flown D. succeeded2.A. sticks B. fans C. wings D.flags3.A.hands B. feet C.head D. shoulders4.A.imagine B.think C.know D.see5.A.well B.differently C.instead D.hopefully6.A.hurt B.broke C.hit D.wounded 7.A.had B.made C.took D.got 8.A.thought B.imagined

6、C.saw D.knew9.A.if B.when C.after D.since10.A.go B.fly C.blow D.flow 11.A.lasted B.lengthened C.measured D.got 12. A.rose B.reached C.got D. went13. A.went B.fell C.jumped D.blew 14. A.far B.long C.away D.high 15. A.drive B.carry C.ride D.move 16.A. which B.that C.who D.what 17.A.about B.with C. in

7、D.over18.A. should B.can C.will D.do 19.A.was B.lasted C.spent D.measured 20.A.arrived B.fell C.landed D.dropped. Reading Comprehension（40%）Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished sentences. For each of them there are 4 choices marke

8、d A, B,C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.A. Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage: Auctions （拍卖） are public sales of goods, conducted by an officially approved auctioneer. He or s

9、he asks the assembled crowd in the auction-room to make offers, or “bids”, for the various items on sale. He encourages buyers to bid higher figures, and finally names the highest bidder as the buyer of the goods. This is called “knocking down” the goods. For the bidding ends when the auctioneer ban

10、gs a small hammer on a table at which he stands. This is often set on a raised platform called a rostrum.The ancient Romans probably invented sales by auction, and the English word comes from the Latin auction, meaning “increase”. The Romans usually sold in this way the spoils taken in war; these sa

11、les were called “sbu hasta”, meaning “under the spear”, a spear being stuck in the ground as a signal for a crowd to gather. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries goods were often sold “by the candle”, a short candle was lit by the auctioneer; and bids could be made while it stayed alight.An au

12、ction is usually advertised beforehand with full particulars of the articles to be sold and where and when they can be viewed by possible buyers. If the advertisement cannot give full details, catalogues are printed, and each group of goods to be sold together, called a “lot”, is usually given a num

13、ber. The auctioneer need not begin with Lot 1 and continue in numerical order. He may wait until he registers the fact that certain dealers are in the room and then produce the lots they are likely to be interested in . the auctioneers services are paid for in the form of a percentage of the price t

14、he goods are sold for. The auctioneer therefore has a direct interest in pushing up the bidding as high as possible. Practically all goods whose qualities vary are sold by auction. Among these are coffee hides, skins, wool, tea, cocoa, furs, spices, fruit and vegetables and wines. Auction sales are

15、also usual for land and property, antique, furniture, pictures, rare books, old china and similar works of art. The auction rooms at Christies and Sothebys in London and New York are world famous.21.Auctioned goods are sold _.A.for the highest price offeredB.only at fixed pricesC.at a price less tha

16、n their true valueD.very cheaply22.The end of the bidding is called “knocking down” because _.A.the auctioneer knocks the buyer downB.the auctioneer knock the rostrum downC.the goods are knocked down on to the tableD.the auctioneer bangs the table with a hammer23. The Romans used to sell _ by auctio

17、n.A. spoilt goodsB. property taken from the enemyC. old worn-out weaponsD. spears24. A candle used to burn at auction sales _.A. because they took place at night.B. as a signal for the crowed together.C. to limit the time when offers could be made D. to keep the auctioneer warm25.The auctioneer may

18、decide to sell the “Lots” out of order because_.A. he sometimes wants to confuse the buyers B. he knows from experience that certain people will want to buy certain items C. he wants to keep certain people waitingD. he wants to reduce the numberB. Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passag

19、e:Laziness is a fault, every one knows that. We have probably all had lectures pointing out how laziness is immoral, that is wasteful and that lazy people will never amount to anything in life. Laziness can be more harmful than that, and it is oftern used as an excuse for even more complex reasons t

20、han simply wishing to avoid work. Some people who appear to be lazy are suffering from much more serious problems. They may be so distrustful of their fellow workers that they are unable to join in any group tack for rear of ridicule, or fear of having their ideas stolen. These people who seem lazy

21、may be made helpless by a fear of failure that prevents fruitful work. Other sorts of fantasies may prevent work; some people are so busy planning, sometimes, that they are unable to deal with whatever “lesser” work is at hand. Still other people may not avoid work; strictly speaking, but they merel

22、y procrastinate（拖延）, rescheduling their day in a way that accomplishes little.Laziness can actually be helpful. Like procrastinators, some people may look lazy when they are really thinking, planning, contemplating, or researching. We should all remember that some great scientific discoveries occurr

23、ed by chance or while someone was “idling about”. Newton was not working in the orchard （果园） when the apple hit him, and he devised the theory of gravity. None of us would want to have someone “lazy” build the car or stove we buy. However what might appear to be “laziness” may really be care and att

24、ention to detail, where a worker takes extra time to check each step of his or her work, to do the job right. Sometimes, being “lazy”that is, taking time off for a restis good for the overworked student or executive. Taking a rest can be particularly helpful to the athlete who is trying too hard, or

25、 for the doctor who is simply working himself overtime, spending too many evenings at the clinic. So be careful when you are tempted to call someone lazy. That person may be thinking, resting, or planning his or her next book.26.The main idea of this passage is that _.A.laziness is a moral faultB.th

26、ere are advantages and disadvantages in being lazyC.laziness is the sign of deep-seated emotional problemsD.lazy people do more careful work27. The passage states that _.A.laziness is a diseaseB.some people appear lazy because they are insecureC.laziness is more beneficial than harmfulD.a good defin

27、ition of laziness is emotional illness28.Which of the following conclusions does the passage support?A. The word laziness is sometimes applied incorrectly.B. Most of the time laziness is a virtue.C. Most assembly line workers are lazy.D. Most insecure people are lazy.29. As used in this passage, the

28、 word “fantasies” means _.A. fears B. anxieties C. illnesses D. dreams30.As laziness has both negative and positive functions, _.A.one can use laziness to describe all the peopleB.it is a good excuse to avoid hard workC.one should be very cautious to use laziness to define someoneD.it is the right t

29、ime to devise a new theoryC. Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:A punctual person is in the habit of doing a thing at the proper time and is never late in keeping an appointment.The unpunctual man, on the other hand, never does what he has to do at the proper item. He is always in

30、 a hurry and in the end loses both time and his good name. there is a proverb which says, “Time flies never to be recalled”. This is very true. A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained. Time is more valuable than material things. In fact, time is life itself, and the unpu

31、nctual man is always s complaining that he finds no time to answer letters , or return calls or keep appointments promptly. But the man who really has a great deal to do is very careful of his time and seldom complains of want of it. He knows that he can not get through his immense amount of work un

32、less he faithfully keeps every appointment promptly and deals with every piece of work when it has to be attended to .Failures to be punctual in keeping ones appointments is a sign of disrespect towards others. If a person is invited to a dinner and arrives later than the appointed time, he keeps al

33、l the other guests waiting for him. This is a great discourtesy both towards the host and the other guests.Unpunctuality, moreover, is very harmful when it comes to doing ones duty, whether public or private. Imagine how it would be if those who are entrusted with important tasks failed to be at the

34、ir proper place at the appointed time. A man who is known to be habitually unpunctual is never trusted by his friends or fellow men. And the unpunctual man is a source of annoyance both to others and to himself.31. “Time flies never to be recalled.” Means _.A.Time is more valuable than material thin

35、gsB.Time is life itselfC.Time can not be wasted and mismanagedD.Lost time can never be regained32. Which of the following statement is NOT true?A.The unpunctual man always does what he has to do in a hurry.B.The unpunctual man never complains of want of time.C.The punctual man always does what he ha

36、s to do at proper time.D.The punctual man always keeps every appointment promptly.33. The phrase “get through” (line 9 in paragraph 2) means _.A.to passB.to return to ones usual stateC.to manage to do D.to reach34. What harm does it do when a person is unpunctual?A. The unpunctual man never does wha

37、t he has to do at the proper time.B. The unpunctual man has always been careless in answering letters or keeping appointments.CThe unpunctual man always keeps others waiting for him.D.The habitually unpunctual man is never trusted by his friends or fellow men.35. Which is the best title for this art

38、icle?A.PunctualityB.UnpunctualityC.How to Arrange Your TimeD.The Harm of UnpunctualityD. Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage: When a consumer finds that the item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturers claims, the first step is to prese

39、nt the warranty （保单）， or any other records which might help , at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directl

40、y to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” the consumer takes his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumers favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but

41、if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the c

42、onsumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo (立体声音响) does not work.”The store manager m

43、ay advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and firmly as possible. If a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step farther. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or repo

44、rt the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumers rights.36. When a consumer finds that his or her purchase has a fault in it, the first thing he should do is to _.A. complain personally to the managerB. threaten to take the matter to courtC. write a firm letter

45、of complaint to the store of purchaseD. show some written proof of the purchase to the store37.If a consumer wants a quick settlement of his/her problem, its better to complain to _.A. a shop assistantB. the store managerC. the manufacturerD. a public organization38.The most effective complaint can

46、be made by _.A. showing the faulty item to the manufacturerB. explaining exactly what is wrong with the itemC. saying firmly that the item is of poor qualityD. asking politely to change the item39.The phrase “live up to” in its context means _.A. meet the standard ofB. realize the purpose of C. fulf

47、ill the demands of D. keep the promise of40.The passage tells us _.A. how to settle a consumers complaint about a faulty itemB. how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item C. how to avoid buying a faulty itemD. how to deal with complaints from customers.Paraphrase （30%）1. Janis had just o

48、ne delayed reaction.2.People with brown shins are next door to invisible.3.Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors.4.Our last hope in an age where the instruments of war have far out paced the instruments of peace.5.There is always a great danger that “words will

49、harden into things for us.”6.Bar friends are not deeply involved in each others lives.7.That, perhaps, establishes the logical limit of the modern aesthetic.8.Out of the melting pot emerges a race which hates beauty as it hates truth.9.I award this championship only after laborious research and ince

50、ssant prayer.10.It is going to pay off in cold dollars and cents.11.The place has been here since 1915, and no hurricane has ever bothered it.12.They rise out of the earth, they sweat and starve for a few years, and then they sink back into the nameless mounds of the graveyard.13.Our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments o