成人大专考试复习题

成人大专考试复习题 Test 1. (D) 1. The officer narrowly escaped ______ in the hot battle. A have killed B to kill C to be killed D being killed (A) 2. We went in and found the room ______ . A poorly furnished B poor furniture C well furnishing D to be furnished badly (D) 3. John stood at the door ______ he were waiting for someone. A in case B though C as D as if (B) 4. Mike was born ______ the 3rd of July 1950. A in B on C at D of (B) 5. It is the season ______ the place is full of flowers. A where B when C wherever D that (B) 6. When shall we have t the ______ articles back? A correcting B corrected C to correct D corrects (C) 7. ______ you go, you will meet such kind of person. A Whatever B whenever C Wherever D however (C) 8. I heard her ______ in her room. A sang B sing C singing D to sing (B) 9. He ______ me that he would come back soon. A tell B told C speaks D spoke (D) 10. ______ you do, you must always serve the people heart and soul. A Whenever B Whomever C Whoever D Whatever (D) 11. We usually ______ the children to school in the car. A bring B brings C took D take (B) 12. The tall building ______ in 1997. A is built B was built C were built D is being built (D) 13. Please ______ the TV. We’ll watch the News Program. A turn down B turn into C turn off D turn on (C) 14. He can do everything ______ cook. A besides B beside C except D except for (B) 15. Columbus ______ America, but he did not explore it. A find B discovered C discover D invented (B) 16. This park is very attractive, ______ to small children. A at last B at least C at large D at most (D) 17. Many of the ______ in this company are women. A employ B employment C employers D employees (A) 18. All pilots ______ their passengers’ safety. A are responsible for B are responsible C be responsible D is responsible for (B) 19. I have never ______ in an airplane. A flight B flied C flying D flown (D) 20. The moon ______ the earth’s seas towards her. A allows B attacks C attract D attracts (A) 21. He won our support by ______ , not by force. A persuasion B decision C expression D vision (C) 22. What language ______ in Spain? A speaks B spoke C is spoken D are spoken (B) 23. Who ______ the window yesterday? A break B broke C breaks D broken (C) 24. The students ______ their homework already. A has finished B finished C have finished D finish (C) 25. That dress is very dear. After buying it, I will be ______ . A break B broke C broken D breaked Test 2. (C) 1. The man was seen knocked down and the driver driving away A knock B be knocked C knocked D having knocked (A) 2. She is often heard to read English aloud in the morning. A to read B sang C to have sung D to be reading (A) 3. I got a letter from Patrician this morning, saying she is expecting another baby. A saying B writing C telling D speaking (D) 4. You must do the homework as the teacher tells you. A so that B as if C like D as (B) 5. He is so sad that he can’t say and words. A such…that B so…that C too…to D too…not to (B) 6. The audience sitting in the hall felt excited when they watched the show. A sit B sitting C sat D sits (C) 7. There is a young lady who wants to see you. A which B that C who D whom (A) 8. There was terrible noise following the burst of light. A following B followed C to follow D being followed (D) 9. The murder as brought in, with his hand tied behind his back. A being tied B having tied C to be tied D tied (A) 10. Send us a message in case you have any difficulty. A in case B which C whatever D that (C) 11. She is more active than anyone else in her class. A the more B most C more D the most (C) 12. Those books are usually placed on bookshelves. A have…placed B placed C are…placed D place (A) 13. The red coat is as expensive as the blue coat. A as…as B the same…as C the more…than D the most…as (C) 14. Is this book being written by a little girl? A Is…writing B Are…being written C Is…being written D Are…writing (D) 15. This news was very disappointing. And he felt disappointed. A disappointed…disappointing B disappointing…disappointing C disappointed…disappointed D disappointing…disappointed (C) 16. Those children are full of dreams and hopes. A full of B is full of C are full of D is full of (D) 17. This is the right answer to the question. A on B of C in D to (C) 18. He wishes to stay at home rather than to with us. A prefer B prefers C wishes D likes (A) 19. The crops were greatly affected by the flood. A affected B effect C effected D affect (C) 20.We have arranged the meeting for Saturday afternoon. A decided B participated C arranged D invited (C) 21. Mary has spent $ 200 on her new clothes. A spend B spended C spent D costed (D) 22. He is brought up by an American family. A brings up B brought up C are brought up D is brought up (C) 23. Can she speak French? A talk B say C speak D tell (C) 24. I’ll send it to you by E-mail. A for B with C by D on (B) 25. It took me three weeks to complete this task. A spent B took C take D spend Test 3 (A) 1. Nanjing is one of the hottest cities in China. A the hottest B hottest C the hotter D hotter (B) 2. The work is not so easy as we expected. A like B as C that D as soon as (A) 3. The teachers visiting the USA will come back next week. A visiting B visited C visit D visits (C) 4. You had better have your tooth pulled out. A to pull B pulling C pulled D pull (A) 5. Jane has worked there since May. A since B after C at D on (D) 6. The boy was given a special prize by the school. A gives B gave C were given D was given (D) 7. Will he go to London next week? A Did…go B Does…go C Shall…go D Will…go (A) 8. Can the job be done by Tom? A be done B is done C do D done (B) 9. The industry of this area is rapidly expanding. A sharing B expanding C extending D owning (D) 10. He wore dark glasses to avoid being recognized. A recognized B recognizing him C to be recognized D being recognized (C) 11. The teacher smiles at me. She must feel satisfied with my work. A feel about B ask for C feel satisfied with D think of (C) 12. Tom has lived in Hong Kong for eight years. A lived B was living C has lived D was lived (B) 13. I have eaten two fifths of my oranges. A two B two fifths C second D second two (A) 14. I have washed the dishes this morning. A have washed B wash C had washed D washes (D) 15. His car broke down on his way home yesterday. A breaks off B breaks C broke off D broke down (C) 16. Can you persuade him to take part in the activity? A talk B speak C persuade D tell (C) 17. He is getting on well in his new job. A at B in C on D by (D) 18. We usually end a formal letter with Sincerely yours. A Sincerely your B Sincere yours C Your sincere D Sincerely yours (B) 19. I am used to getting up early now. A used to getting B am used to getting C used to get D am used to get (C) 20. The room should be kept wet. A keep B kept C be kept D is kept (C) 21. The bus stopped to pick up passengers. A get off B pull in C pick up D get on (A) 22. At last he managed to finish it in time. A managed to B tried to C succeeded to D got to (B) 23. Mrs. Edward doesn’t like to take a bus. We walked there as well. A instead of B as well C as well as D instead (B) 24. Our leaders have great concern for children. A of B for C with D on (B) 25. He gets up at six o’clock every morning. A on B at C in D of Test 4 (D) 1. The police caught the man stealing the books. A steal B to steal C stole D stealing (C) 2. She is leaving her husband because she cannot put up with his bad temper any longer. A catch up with B come up with(提出) C put up with(忍受) D keep up with (C) 3. The girl called Xiao Hong is my classmate. A calling B calls C called D call (C) 4. I saw him crossing the read in a hurry. A cross B to be crossed C crossing D crossed (C) 5. By whom was the story written? A did…write B does…write C was…written D will…write (D) 6. They are leaving for home tomorrow. A is leaving B leaves C are left D are leaving (A) 7. The book has been left on the desk. A has been left B has left C have been left D left (B) 8. Some people have more money than they need. A about B than C of D among (D) 9. Travel by plane is now a commonplace. A common B impression C discovery D commonplace(常 事) (A) 10. He explained his job experience and educational background in detail. A in detail B by oneself C on detail D in advance (C) 11. Wang Ling will have to fill out the application form. A fill on B filled out C fill out D be filled out (B) 12. Don’t keep the windows closed all day. A close B closed C closing D be closed (C) 13. Seldom did I see such a marvelous place in this country. A I saw B does I see C did I saw D I see (D) 14. She was generally known as an excellent dancer. A know to B know as C known to D known as (D) 15. China is no longer the old China in the past. A not long B no more C not more D no longer (A) 16. Did you inform them of the progress of the work? A inform B announce C tell D talk (D) 17. Since I haven’t seen the film, I know very little about it. A After B Before C Though D Since (C) 18. He spoke so quickly that I didn’t catch what he said. A miss B listen C catch D receive (D) 19. It’s difficult for so few workers to do so much work in only two days. A much B many C little D few (C) 20. We enjoy watching TV together. A watch B see C watching D seeing (A) 21. His mother likes going shopping very much. A going shopping B go to shop C going to the shop D going to shopping (B) 22. The Changjiang River is much longer than the Yellow River. A very B much C most D more (B) 23. At last Mary succeeded in finishing this paper in time. A to finish B in finishing C on finishing D having finished (B) 24. Must I finish the work today? No, you needn’t. A mustn’t B needn’t C can’t D shouldn’t (C) 25. The little boy has found his dictionary. A find B look for C found D looked for Test 5. (A) 1. The servant went upstairs. Soon he returned and asked John to follow him. A John to follow him B John follow him C John followed him D John follows him (A) 2. Why not let him do this job by himself? A Why not let B Why don’t let him C Why not to D Why you not to let (D) 3. Not only America but also some other countries were involved in the Iraq War. A and B with C also D but also (C) 4. The novel has been translated into many foreign languages. A have translated B has translated C has been translated D have been translated (C) 5. During he summer months, the reading-room will only be open in the morning for four hours, namely from 8 to 12 a.m.. A on…in B in…in C in…for D on…for (C) 6. We have one hundred and sixty four students in our class. About three-fifths of them are boys. A one hundred sixty four…three fives B one hundred sixty and four…three fifth C one hundred and sixty four…three fifths D a hundred and sixty four…third fifths (B) 7. The more you practice your English, the faster you’ll learn. A More…faster B The more…the faster C The most…the most D Most…fastest (C) 8. Tommy writes well, and Maggie writes better. But Mary writes best of the three. A well…better B well…best C better…best D the better…the better (A) 9. Is there a shop around which we can get fruit? A which B where C that D who (C) 10. Whether he will join us won’t make too much difference. A That B If C Whether D What (A) 11. Wherever you work, you must always serve the people heart and soul. A Wherever B Whenever C Whatever D No matter (C) 12. After all, they see the results and they know advertising works as they expect. A as if B the way C as D what (B) 13. She loves Chinese culture so much that her hobbies are Chinese painting and Beijing Opera. A such B so much C such much D so well (B) 14. Students are busy nowadays, for the exam is around the corner. A because B for C since D as (D) 15. The match was not exciting; therefore, the audiences were very disappointed. A excited…disappointed B exciting…disappointing C excited…disappointing D exciting…disappointed (D) 16. Would you like to go to the swimming pool? I know you like swimming. A going…swimming B to go… to swim C going…to swim D to go…swimming (A) 17. With a credit card, you needn’t carry about large sum of cash. A carry about(携带) B carry out(实行) C carry on(继续) D carry up(携带) (B) 18. In 1978, China started to put into effect the policies reform and opening to the outside world. A recover B reform C record D change (B) 19. There was a heavy rain last night, so the traffic today is very heavy. A big…jam B heavy…heavy C heavy…jam D big…crowded (C) 20. Let a sleeping dog lie, or you are asking for trouble. A looking for death B killing yourself C asking for trouble D dying (D) 21. Please go over your paper before you hand it in. A go on B go along C go up D go over (C) 22. Stockholders have to pay the stock exchange some service charge for buying and selling stock. A tuition B money C charge D cash (C) 23. You must apply in person if you really want to apply for the job. A apply for…apply for B apply to…apply for C apply…apply for D apply…apply to (D) 24. I received an invitation card, but I haven’t decided whether to accept it. A received…receive B accepted…accept C accepted…receive D received…accept (A) 25. Do you have anything special to tell me today? A special B particular C detailed D wrong II 阅读理解: Test 1 When God made the first man, he put him on a beautiful garden, the Garden of Eden. Here Adam lived din peace with all the animals. God gave Adam eternal (永恒的) life. But Adam was lonely in the garden, so God made Eve. When Adam was asleep one night, God took a rib (肋骨) from him and made Eve, the first woman. Adam was happy when he woke up the next morning and found Eve beside him. God said to them, ―Here in the Garden you have everything. But you cannot have one thing: you cannot eat the apples from the Tree of Knowledge.‖ One day Satan came to the Garden. He changed into a snake and went to live in the Tree of Knowledge. When Eve came near the tree one day, the snake called her. He gave her and apple and said, ―Take this apple and eat it. Don’t listen to the God. Eat it.‖ After Eve took a bite, she took the apple to Adam. He was afraid, but Eve repeated again and again: It’s good. Here, eat it. Why not? So he finally ate the apple. Before they ate the apple, Adam and Eve didn’t know that they were naked (裸体的). But now they were ashamed and covered their bodies with leaves. God was angry with them. He said, ―Leave the Garden. You cannot stay here.‖ When Adam and Eve left the garden, they had their first experience of pain and hard work in the cold hard world outside/ (C) 1 God put Adam in a beautiful garden where he lived _______. A peacefully with other people B happily with all the animals C by himself without any other people D eternally (C) 2 Eve, the first woman, was made _______. A by God from his rib B by Adam from his rib C by God from Adam’s rib D by Adam from God’s rib (A) 3 According to what God told them, Adam and Eve could _______. A enjoy everything except the apple from the Tree of Knowledge B learn knowledge from the apple trees C share apples from the Tree of Knowledge with the animals D eat more than one apple from the Tree of Knowledge (C) 4 Which of the following statements is not true _______? A Satan tempted Eve to eat the apple fist B Eve persuaded Adam to eat the apple after her C Adam also ate the apple without hesitating (犹豫) D Both Adam and Eve finally forgot God’s words (B) 5 Before they ate the apple, Adam and Eve _________ A knew they were naked but didn’t feel ashamed B knew nothing about shame and didn’t know they were naked C covered their bodies with leaves and were not ashamed D were not ashamed because they were not naked Test 2 What is color? Why do some objects look red, others green, and others blue? Color is caused by reflected light rays. We see color because objects reflects (反射) light. Something that is red reflects mostly red light. In the same way a green objects reflects mostly green light. White object all colors of light. Black objects do not reflect any light. What happens to the colors of light that are not reflected? They are absorbed by the object. The darker the color, the less light is reflected and the more light is absorbed. Light that is absorbed is turned into heat. For this reason, dark-colored clothes are warmer in the sunlight than light-colored clothes. ( C )1 Which is the main idea of this passage? A Dark-colored clothes are warmer in the sunlight. B Objects absorb part of the sunlight. C Color is caused by reflected light rays. D A red object reflects mostly red light. ( B )2 Something looks yellow because it _______. A absorbs mostly yellow light B reflects mostly yellow light C absorbs all light D reflects all light ( D )3 Things that look black are reflecting _______. A mostly black light B all light C many different colors D no light ( D )4 In the sunlight, the coolest clothes would be ________. A yellow B black C green D white ( A )5 Which statement is true according to the passage? A Not all objects reflect light. B All objects reflect light C One particular object reflects only one color of light. D No objects will reflect all colors of light. Test3 The United States covers a large part of the North America continent. Its neighbors are Canada to the north, and Mexico to the south. When this land first became a nation, after winning its independence from England, it had thirteen states. Each of the states was represented (代表) of the American flag by a star. All these states were in the eastern part of the continent. As the nation grew toward the west, new states were added and new stars appeared on the flag. For a long time, there were 48 states. In 1959, however, two more stars were added to the flag, representing the new states of Alaska and Hawaii. Indians were the first inhabitants (居民) of the land which is now the United States. There are still many thousands of the descendants (后代) of these original inhabitants living in all parts of the country. Sometimes it is said that the Indians are ―the only real Americans.‖ Most Americans, however, are descendants of people who came from all over the world to find a new life in a new land. Those who came first and in greatest numbers to make their homes on the eastern coast of North America were mostly from England. It is for that reason that the language of the United States is English and that its culture and customs are more like those of England than of any other country in the world. ( D )1 What countries are neighbors of the United States? A Canada B England C Mexico D Both A and C ( D )2 At the beginning there were ______ states, but now there are _____ states. A 30, 50 B 43, 48 C 30, 52 D 13, 50 ( C )3 The states are represented on the American flag by _______. A suns B moons C stars D earths ( C )4 The first inhabitants of American were _____. A the English people B people from all over the world C the American Indians D the Americans ( D )5 The customs and culture of the United States are more like those of England than of any other country because _____. A the language of the United States is English B the American were the first inhabitants of North America C people from other countries did not come to America. D the early immigrants who came to America were mostly from England. Test4 New York is one of the last large cities to have some of its policemen on horseback. The New York police have 170 horses, which use more than 8,000 horse-shoes a year. Keeping these shoes in good repair is the job of six blacksmiths (铁匠). There are only about 35 blacksmiths in the whole United States. A blacksmith has to be able to shape a shoe from a plain piece of metal and then fit it to each horse. A blacksmith must work hard, since he is bent over while fitting the shoe and must old the weight of the horse’s leg at the same time. Every police horse in New York gets shoes every month. The cost of shoeing a horse is between 20 dollars and 30 dollars, and it takes a skilled blacksmith two to three hours to do the job. Clearly, A blacksmith must have great strength. But even more important, he must be able to deal with horses. For before the blacksmith can begin his work, he has to get the horse to lift its leg. ( B)1 How many horseshoes does a blacksmith have to make a year? A Over 1,000 B Over 8,000 C Over 200 D Over 400 ( B)2 We can conclude from this passage that _______. A at present it is necessary for the police to use the horse B the men on horseback are on patrol (巡逻) duty at night C it’s not so difficult for a skilled blacksmith to fit the shoes to a horse D in the past many cities had police ( C)3 What’s the most important for a blacksmith ? A He must be very much skilled in repairing horseshoes. B He must have great strength. C He must be able to deal with horses. D He must love this work very much. (C)4 Which is not talked about in this passage? A In NY each police horse’s shoes need changing every month. B The blacksmiths can be well paid though their work is very hard. C A blacksmith has to bend down while he is working. D The police horses are not busy in New York. (B )5 Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A Police Horses is New York B Blacksmith in New York C A Wonderful Kind of Work D Police and Horses Test5 Mr. Smith was a wealthy industrialist, but he was not satisfied with life. He did not sleep well and his food did not agree with him. This situation lasted for some time. Finally, after several sleepless nights, he decided to consult his doctor. The doctor advised a change of surroundings. ―Go abroad,‖ he said, ―But I’m no good at foreign language,‖ said Mr. Smith. ―It doesn’t matter,‖ said the doctor. ―It won’t hurt you to talk a little less. Go on a voyage. Take plenty of exercise. Try to reduce your weight. Avoid rich food.‖ Mr. Smith went to Switzerland. He did not know French or German, and had to communicate through gestures. He attended a physical training course. The instructor made him bend his knees, swing his arms, stretch his neck and shake his headtrapidly. He had to lie on the ground and raise his right and left legs alternately. After a time his muscles grew hard and firm. He forgot the financial crisis and the importance of raising the level of production. He even began to notice individual trees and individual birds. Finally he returned home. But unfortunately his improvement was only temporary. Soon he was a normal business man again, worried about his property, his profits, his savings , his advancement in a technological society, and things in general. ( D )1. Mr. Smith went to see his doctor because he _________. A had little to eat B was seriously ill C had to sleep D didn’t feel well ( C )2. The doctor advised Mr. Smith to do all except ________. A talk less B change the surroundings C eat rich food D take plenty of exercise ( A )3.In he second paragraph, the word ―gesture‖ means ________________. A body movement B simple words C pens or pencils D handshakes ( B )4. When he traveled abroad, Mr. Smith__________. A learned boxing B forgot all about his business C raised the level of production D shook his head all the time ( A )5. In the last paragraph, the word ―temporary‖ means________. A lasting for a short time B not deep C unimportant D developing very slowly TEST6 So many people want to be actors or actresses that the only advice should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is ―Don’t!‖ but it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, although few of them could realize their dreams. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students who show promise and gifts are accepted, and the course lasts two years. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a theatrical company, usually as and assistant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in the theater: painting scenery, taking care of the costumes, and even acting in very small parts. It is very hard work indeed, the hours are long and the salary is tiny. Of course, some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and success without this long and hard training. Commie Pratt, for example, was just and ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove past in his car. He stopped and got out to speak to the girl. He asked if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and she though he was joking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took the producer twenty minutes to make her believe that he was serious. The test was successful. And within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day. But chances like this happen once in a blue moon! (A)1. From the very beginning, the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession__ A sought after by too many B too difficult for young people C for ambitious people only D for young people only (D)2.Which of the following is not mentioned as part of an assistant stage manager’s job ___________? A Play minor roles B Help advertise plays C Take care of the dress to be worn on the stage by an actor or actress D Collect tickets (D)3. For someone who feels he must act, it is very likely that ______. A he will become a star in the end B he will become a stage manager C he will be well paid D he will end up without any success (B)4. A few weeks after the test, Connie Pratt found herself _______. A the most famous actress of the world B playing the leading role in a film C as famous as the greatest actor of the world D no less famous than the leading actor of the day (D) 5. The concluding sentence ―chances like this happen once in a blue moon‖ means______ A this is something which happens once in a while B this is a highly profitable chance C this is something highly possible D this is very rare occurrence TEST 7 Mr. Johnson had never been up in a plane before and he had read a lot about air accidents. One day when he had to go to another city on business a friend of his offered to take him a ride in his own small plane. Mr. Johnson was very worried about accepting. He would rather take a train instead of a plane. However, since he had to leave for the place immediately and his friend persuaded him that it was very safe, Mr. Johnson got on the plane at last. His friend started the engine and began to taxi onto the runway of the airport. Mr. Johnson had heard that the most dangerous parts of a flight were the take-off and the landing, so he was extremely frightened and closed his eyes. After a minute or two he opened them again, looked out of the window of the plane, and said to his friend, ―Look at those people down there. They look as small as ants, don’t they?‖ ―But they are,‖ answered his friend, ―Don’t you think we are still on the ground?‖ (B )1 When a friend offered to take him for a ride, Mr. Johnson _______. A refused the offer B was anxious to accept it C accepted it in no time D didn’t like the idea (C )2 What did Mr. Johnson think of his friend’s offer? A It was uncomfortable to travel by air. B It was dangerous except for the take-off and the landing C It was not safe especially during the take-off and landing. D Only when the plane took off and landed did accidents happen. (C )3 Why did Mr. Johnson close eyes? A Because and accident was to happen. B Because the plane was just taking off. C Because he was much frightened. D Because it would be safe to do so. (C)4 What did Mr. Johnson see When he looked out of the window? A Ants on the plane. B Birds in the air. C People on the ground. D Ants on the ground. (C)5 From the story we can say that Mr. Johnson was _______. A careful B excited C frightened D careless TEST 8 The White House is the home of the President of the United States and his family. It wasn’t called the White House until Teddy Roosevelt named it in 1901. James Hoban designed the White House in 1792. He was awarded the job because he had won a contest sponsored(赞助的)by the government. His design had been selected as the best. President John Adams was the first to live in the White House. When he and his wife, Abigail moved in, it was a huge mansion (宅第,公馆) in the middle of a swamp (沼泽). Many of the rooms were unfinished. Abigail used decorated every year. Tare shrubs and trees were planted on the grounds. Yet, all this work was for nothing. In the War of 1812, the British burned the mansion to the ground. The White House was rebuilt in 1817. The beauty of its decorations and furnishings has been growing ever since. (C)1 Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A President John Adams and the White House. B White House Today. C A House Full of History D White House Before 1812. ( B )2 The White House was sponsored by the government. This means that the government ____________. A received the prize B held the contest C invented the design D was against having a contest ( A )3 James Hoban won the job of building the White House because ______. A his plan of the house seemed better B he was the best-known architect of his time C he organized the contest D he applied for the job to the government ( D )4 Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A The present building of the White House has been standing fro the almost two centuries B It was James Hoban who first got the idea of building the White House C The number of the rooms in the White House has been growing ever since it was built. D The White House got its name at the turn of the century. ( A )5 We can infer from the passage that the White House was first built______. A on a low and damp site B among trees and flowers C on a small island D on a small hill TEST 9 There was a time when, if a lady got into a crowded bus or train, a gentleman would immediately stand up and offer her his seat. Today a gentleman will probably look out of he window or hide behind his newspaper. Either way, the lady will have to stand until someone gets off. You can’t entirely blame men for this change in manners. The days are gone when women could be treated as the weaker sex. A whole generation of women has grown up demanding equality with men; not just equality in jobs or education, but in social attitudes. Hold a door open for some women and you’re likely to get an angry lecture on treating women as inferiors, unable to open doors for themselves. Take a girl out for a meal and she’ll probably insist on paying her share of the bill. It’s no wonder, then, that men have given up some of the gestures of politeness and consideration which they used to show towards women. On the other hand, man’s politeness is perhaps slowly being replaced by true consideration for the needs and feelings of women, so that men can see women as equal human beings. ( C ) 1.What do gentlemen now do when a lady gets on a crowded bus or train? A They will stand up reluctantly B They will offer her their seats after a while C They will pretend not to see her D They will get off the bus ( D )2.Which of the following statements is true? A Men have become less and less polite to women. B The women are thought of as the weaker sex. C The women could not open doors for themselves. D Men’s attitudes towards women are reasonable. ( B )3.Why are some women likely to get angry when a man holds the door open for them? A Because the man should not hold the door open. B Because they think they are looked down upon. C Because they are treated too politely. D Because men often offend women in this manner. ( B )4.What is replacing men’s gestures of politeness? A More graceful politeness towards women. B More consideration for women’s needs and feelings C More equal treatment to women in every respect. D More impolite gestures of social behavior to women. ( D )5.What can we learn from this passage? A Men ought to make gestures of politeness towards women. B Women ought to make gestures of politeness towards men. C Women have achieved equality with men. D Men are beginning to treat women as equal human beings. TEST10 Man’s first real invention, and one of the most important invention in history, was the wheel. All transportation and every machine in the world depend on it. The wheel is the simplest yet perhaps the most remarkable of all inventions, because there are no wheels in nature------ no living thing was ever created with wheels. How, then, did man come to invent the wheel? Perhaps some early hunters found that they could roll the dead body of a heavy animal thought the forest on logs more easily than they could carry it. However, the logs themselves weighed a lot. It must have taken a great prehistoric thinker to imagine two thin slices of log connected at their centers by a strong stick. This would roll along just as the logs did yet be much lighter and easier to handle. Thus the wheel and axle (轴) came into being, and with them the first cars. ( D )1 The wheel is important because ______. A it was man’s first real invention B every machine depends on it C all transportation depends on it D both B and C ( A )2 The wheel is called _______. A simple B complicated C strange D unusual ( B )3 It was remarkable of man to invent the wheel because ______. A it led to many other inventions B there were no wheels in nature C man had no use for it then D it was very complicated ( D )4 This selection says the first wheel may have been a ______. A round piece of stone C piece of metal C heavy log D slice of log ( D )5 The idea for it may have come from _______. A chasing and animal B watching running animals C watching a rolling stone D rolling the dead body of an animal on logs TEST 11 An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon overtaken by a young motorcycle policeman. As he started to make out the ticket, the woman behind the wheel said haughtily (傲慢地), ―Before you go any further, young man, I think you should know that the mayor of this city is a good friend of mine.‖ The officer did not say a word, but kept writing. ―I am also a friend of chief of police Barnes,‖ continued the woman, getting more indignant each moment. Still he dept on writing. ―Young man,‖ she persisted, ―I know Judge Lawson and State Senator Patton.‖ Handing the ticket to the woman, the officer asked pleasantly, ―Tell me, do you know Bill Bronson?‖ ―Why, no.‖ she admitted. ―Well, that is the man you should have known.‖ he said, heading back to his motorcycle, ―I am Bill Bronson.‖ ( C ) 1.The policeman stopped the car _________. A because it was an expensive car B because the driver was a rude lady C because the driver was driving beyond the speed limit D because the driver was going to commit some crime ( B ) 2.The woman was getting more indignant each moment because ______. A the policeman didn’t know her friends B the policeman kept on writing a ticket to her C the policeman didn’t accept her explanation D she didn’t know the policeman’s name ( D )3.The policeman was ________. A a stupid fellow B an impolite C a bashful man D an upright man ( C )4.The policeman was ______. A ill-minded B kind-hearted C small-minded D generous ( A )5.The policeman ______. A had a sense of humor B was a young man with no sense of duty C had no sense of humor D was a senseless young man TEST12 Mrs. Peters stopped playing the piano when she began to work. She had lived in a very small flat, and there had been no room for a piano. But when she married, she had a new flat which was big enough for one. So she decided to get one and her husband agreed and helped her. She saved some money, and her parents gave her a generous amount of money for her birthday. Then she went to a shop and said, ―I’ll choose whichever piano does not cost too much and fits into my living room.‖ When she had paid for the piano, the shop assistant asked her if she would like him to get it tuned every few months. Mrs. Peters agreed. A few months later she heard from the shop that a man was coming to tune the piano at ten that morning. Now she had not cleaned the house yet, so it was dusty and untidy. Mrs. Peters hated having even the least amount of dirt, and felt ashamed whenever strange people saw her house like that. So she had to hurry to clean everything carefully. It meant a lot of effort, and it made her hot and tired, but anyhow, by the time the man arrived, everything was finished. She opened the door, and the man was standing there a big dog. ―Good morning,‖ the man said politely, ―will it disturb you if I bring my dog in, please? I’m blind, and he leads me wherever I go.‖ ( C )1.Mrs. Peters stopped playing the piano__________. A because she began to work B when she had no room to live in C because her flat was too small for a piano D when she got married ( D )2.Mrs. Peters was soon able to buy a piano because______. A her parents gave her all the money for it B she saved enough money for it C her husband gave her the money D she saved some money and her relatives gave her the rest ( B )3.One morning _________. A the man was coming to tune her piano B Mrs. Peters received a telephone call from the shop C the piano was sent to her house at 10 D Mrs. Peters was going to clean the house ( B )4. ―It meant a lot of effort, and it made her hot and tired.‖ Here ―it‖ refers to __ A hating dirt B cleaning everything C waiting for the man D feeling ashamed of the dirty and untidy house ( B )5.Mrs. Peters had wasted her time getting everything clean as ______. A The dog would dirty the house B the piano tuner could see nothing in the house C the dog disturbed Mrs. Peters D the piano tuner always look the dog TEST 13 All living things live according to rules or patterns affecting when and how they do things. These rules are called biological rhythms. They affect every living thing in some way. Some scientists think that biological rhythms are related to the cycle of day and night and to the motion of the moon. For example, flying squirrels are nocturnal animals. Nocturnal animals are active mostly at night. The flying squirrel becomes active at dusk and return to its nest at dawn. Even if the flying squirrel were kept in a dark room, it would sill be active mostly during the nigh-time hours. The squirrel would not be active during daylight hours, even though the squirrel could not see daylight. This inner control system is sometimes called a biological clock. A biological clock refers to inner controls that seem to be timed by outside or environmental events that happen in regular pattern. Some examples of these patterns are day and night, seasons, and tides. Different animals have different biological clocks that control ovulation. Some animal such as frogs, chickens and turtles lay eggs, and others carry the egg inside. Both kinds of animals ovulate. ( D )1.What is biological rhythm? A The rules according to which all living things live. B The patterns affecting when and how living things do things. C The inner control system of animals D Both A and B ( A )2.What is biological rhythm relate to according to the passage? A It is related to the cycle of day and night and to the motion of the moon B It is related to where the animals live. C It is related to whether and animal is active at night or in the daytime. D None of the above ( D )3.We can see from para. 2 that flying squirrels _____ A are nocturnal animals B would still be active mostly during the nighttime hours even if they were kept in a dark room. C would not be active during daylight hours even in the dark D all of the above ( B )4. What is a biological clock? A It is the same of biological rhythms. B It refers to inner controls that seem to be timed by outside or environmental events that happen in a regular pattern. C It belongs to animals exclusively. D It controls ovulation of all creatures. ( C )5. What do different animals have? A They have the same habit of ovulation. B They have different ways of laying eggs. C They have different biological clocks that control ovulation. D They all carry their eggs inside. TEST14 In Britain there are a number of different kinds of institutions of Higher Education. First of all, of course, there are the universities. Nobody can have failed to have heard of Oxford and Cambridge, the two oldest universities in England, but, of course, there is a large number of universities, many of which have opened since the war. The latest of these is the Open University, a unique institution, which, as its name suggests, is open to all. Students of the Open University are not obliged to have any previous qualifications. All the students are part time and are taught through the medium of television and radio, although they do receive some personal tuition as well as through centers located near their own homes. The first graduates were awarded their degrees in 1973. Besides the universities there are other institutions such as Poly-mechanics and Technical Colleges. These tend to offer courses of a vocational mature as well as academic courses. If a student wants to study Management, Accounting or Librarianship, for example, he would be more likely to go to one of these institutions. Colleges of Education provide training and education for prospective teachers. The vast majority of students receive grants from their Local Authority, which cover tuition fees and allow a certain amount of money to the students to pay for their keep and their books. Most of the colleges and universities have a good proportion of students from overseas. ( A )1.______are the oldest universities in England. A Oxford and Cambridge B Open University and Cambridge C Polytechnics and Technical Colleges D Open Universities and Oxford ( B )2. In ______, the first graduates were awarded their degrees. A 1971 B 1973 C 1972 D 1982 ( A )3. If a student wants to attend some professional courses such as Management or Accounting, he should go to __________. A one of the institutions of Polytechnics and Technical Colleges B teaching colleges C Open University D Oxford ( C )4. ______ provides training and education fro future teachers. A Open University B Cambridge Colleges of Education D None of the above ( C )5. The grants that most students get from the local government are mainly used to pay for _________. A keep and books B tuition fees C both of the above D neither of the above TEST15 Are all your photographs good? Be honest with yourself. Aren’t some of your pictures too dark and others too light? How many times have you thrown away a photo? We, the Fine Photograph Club, can help you. We meet every Wednesday in our comfortable club room in talk, and then we have coffee. Our members will advise you on all the latest cameras and films. They will help you to develop your films or enlarge your pictures at the clubs. What does it all cost? Only 5 pound a year. Photography is now big business. Did you know, for instance, that there were 15 million cameras in our country? That 700 million photographs are taken a year, more than one-third them in color? Think of the amount of photography in television, the cinema, newspapers, books, advertising and so on. In modern life people learn a lot from pictures, so photography is more and more important. It is also more complicated (复杂的) and more expensive than it used to be. You may only want to take good photographs of faces and places. If so, we can help you to get better results. You needn’t waste any more money. You may want to learn more about photograph and how it is used. If so, join the club. You won’t be disappointed. Write now to the Secretary, Fine Photograph Club, and Bridge Street. ( D )1 The purpose of this passage is to _____. A show people how to take fine pictures B tell people photography is now big business C tell people the club can do many things for you D encourage people to join the photograph club ( C )2 If you want to join the club, you ________. A must be good at photography B must know about the latest cameras and films C must pay a little money a year D must be honest with yourself ( A )3 You are able to be honest so that you can _______. A say if your photos are good or bad B tell how much money you waste C help the Fine Photograph Club D know the latest development in camera ( B )4 The club can give the following services except _______. A coffee B amusement C advice D information ( B )5 If you want to be a member of the club, what should you do? A Fill in an application form B Write a letter. C Make a telephone call D Send and e-mail. Part III Translation(翻译) 1 Jim passed the English exam, which surprised everyone. 吉姆通过了英语考试,这使大家都感支吃惊。 2 We’ll put off the meeting until next Monday, when we won’t be so busy. 我们将把会议推到下一周，那我们没有这么忙。 3 Mr. Brown felt very nervous when he received the invitation to deliver a lecture. 布朗先生在收到邀请去做寿一个演讲时感到非常紧张 4The proposal was turned down at the meeting, which was unexpected. 这个建议在会议上被拒绝了，真出乎我们的预料。 5 I took no notice of him, so that he was very angry. 我没注意到他，这让他非常生气。 6 That will make no difference to him, whatever you may decide. 无论你做什么决定，对他都一样。 7 They signed two agreements that served to warm up the atmosphere of their relations. 他们签订了两个，这有助于融洽他们的关系。 8 The boy was absorbed in watching the World Cup football match. 这个小男孩沉浸在世界杯的足球赛中。 9 The invention of machinery had brought into the world a new era-----the Industrial Age, Money had become the king. 机器的发明将人类带入了一个全新的工业时代。金钱成为了主宰。 10They were not content with their present achievements. 他们对目前的成绩不满意。 11 On the one hand, a good teacher needs to know how to encourage his students to learn. 一方面，老师须知道如何鼓励他的学生学习。 12 Surprisingly, we know so little about the business activities of the After-sales Department. 令人吃惊的是，我们对售后服务部的商业活动知道得如此之少。 13 His failure to observe the safety regulations resulted in an accident to the machinery. 由于他们没有遵守安全规则，机器出了故障。 14 Throughout his life, Franklin continued his education, learning from human contacts as well as from books. 富兰克林一生都在受教育。他不仅从书本中中学习，也从与人交往中学习。 15 We are working under great pressure at the moment. 我们目前在很大压力下工作。 16 The child’s favourite possession was a little wooden dog. 这小男孩的心爱之物是一只小木狗。 17 In addition, Mary was taught how to use the computer. 此外，玛丽还学习了怎样用电脑。 18 His health was broken down completely. 他的身体完全垮了。 19 Either you type it, or I will find someone who will. 要么你把它打出来，要么我找个愿意的人来打。 20 Employees are encouraged to purchase shares in the firm. 公司鼓励职员们购买股份。 21.Even if you go there, there would be no result. 即使你到那儿,也不会有什么结果的。 22.He works as usual as if nothing happened to him. 他照照常工作，似乎什么也未发生。 23. He spoke so well that everybody was convinced of his innocence. 他说得如此的好，以至大家都认为他是无辜的。 24. A wire lengthens while it is heated. 丝加热时就变长。 25. It was thought that all atoms of the same element were exactly alike. 人们诊断，同一元素的所有原子都十分类似。 作文: Writing TEST 1 1. Write a letter to your former classmate Jane, including the following information: you are a college student in Chongqing, you have made some progress in your study, Chongqing is a city with special flavour. 24th July, 2005 Dear Jane, Sorry to write to you so late. I am very busy since I came to the college in September. After adjusting to the new college life, I gradually get used to it. My major is surveying. It’s new to me; therefore I will spend a lot of time on it. I am so glad that my oral English is getter now with the help of my teacher and roommates. I would go to practice in English Corner on the weekend. Chongqing is a beautiful mountain city. It’s famous for its hot pot and nocturne. The people here are hospitable. I like the city. Yours Tony TEST 2 Write an ad using the information given below. Suppose you are graduating before July 5, and you want to sell a used tape recorder for $ 20 and a computer for $ 200, some used books on computers and English study for $1 to $ 2 each. Please call 500-7823 before 10 in the evening, ask for Jack. For Sale A used tape recorder, one year old, $20 A computer, four years old, $200 Some used books on computer and English study : $ 1to $ 2 each Please call Jane 500-7823 before 10 in the morning TEST 3 Write and international football match poser, including the following information: China vs Korea, in Capital gymnasium, at 3:30pm July 3. International Football Match China VS Korea Place: Capital Gymnasium Time: 3:30 p.m., July 3 Please apply at Reception Office for tickets Come and Cheer for them TEST 4 Write a notice about a meeting, including such information as what it is about, when and where it will be on, who should attend the meeting and any other information that you think necessary. Notice Every department managers is required to attend a Discussion on budget. Time: 9:00 a.m., 15th July, 2005 Place: Conference room on 3rd floor of office Building Administration Department 13th July, 2005 TEST 5 The film Hero will be put on in the near future. Please write a piece of film news, including such information as when and where it will be on, who star in the film, ticket charge and any other information that you think necessary. Film News Hero Actor: Liang Caowei Actress: Zhang Manyu Time: 7:30p.m. Friday, 27th June, 2005 Place: Cinema of our institute Please apply at reception office fro tickets, 5 for each Business Card Television Broadcasts Limited Xu Wen Producer / manager / editor TV city, Clear Water Bay Road Lowdown, Hong Kong Telephone: 2719-4828 Direct Line: 2719-7383 Ext: 8574 Fax: 2358-2590 Invitation Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith, We are having an informal dinner at our home on Saturday, May 21st, at 6 p.m. and would love to have you join us. As you know, Tony Taylor has just returned, and they will be sharing some of his experiences with us then. That will be interesting. We hope it will be possible for you to be with us. Sincerely yours, Susan and David Black Reply to Invitation Dear Mr. and Mrs. Black, Thank you for your inviting us to dinner on the 21st. Carl and I will be there by 6. We haven’t had a chance to talk with Taylor since they got back from China, so this will be real treat. Thank you for including us. Sincerely, Linda and Ton Smith An Application Letter July, 25th, 2004 Dear airs, I have just seen your advertisement in Binhai Daily of the 10th May for a salesman. I am very interested in the job and I feel I’m qualified to meet the requirements. I’m therefore enclosing a resume together with reference from my supervisor of the electronic department of my university. I have worked as a salesman in some stores during my previous vacations. In addition, I’m very patient and friendly in nature, I’m confident that I shall be suitable for the kind of work. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Faithfully, Wang Ling 短文翻译: Test One People who visit the United States sometimes hope to know how the states got their names. Some of the most interesting names came from American Indian languages. For example, Illinois was named for the Indians who used to live in that part of the country. In their language, Illinois means ―Brave men‖. Connecticut means ―At the Long River-Mouth‖ in the language of the Indians who used to live there. Twenty-five of the states have Indian names, but other names were taken from different language. Georgia and Pennsylvania have names which were taken from the Latin languages. Florida and Colorado were named form places in England. The two newest states have names which did not come form nay of those languages. Hawaii got its name from a word in the Hawaiian language which means ―homeland.‖ Alaska was named by the Russians, from whom Alaska was bought in 1867. 访问美国的人们有时想知道美国的那些州名是怎样来的。一些非常有趣的名字是来自美洲印第安 语。比如:―伊利诺‖就是为以前住在那个地区印第安人命名的。在他们的语言里，―伊利诺‖是―勇敢的人‖ 的意思。―康涅狄格‖意思是在―大河囗‖，就是用过去住在那里的人们的语言命名的。 这些洲当中有二十五个州用印第安语命名的，而其它的州的名字是来自不同的语言。―乔治亚‖和 ―宾夕法尼亚‖是来自拉丁语。―佛罗里达‖和―科罗拉多‖是以在英国的―佛罗里达‖和―科罗拉多‖命名的。这两 个新州没有用其它的语言来命名的。―夏威夷‖是用夏威夷语命名的，是―家乡‖的意思。―阿拉斯加‖是俄国 人命名的，是在1867年从俄国人那里买来的。 Test Two Such a feeling's coming over me. There is wonder in almost everything I see. Everything I want the world to be is now coming true especially for me and the reason is clear. It's because you are here. You're the nearest thing to heaven that I’ve seen. I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation and the only explanation I can find is the love that Poe found ever since you’ve been around. Your love's put me on the top of the world. Something in the wind has learned my name and it's telling me that things are not the same in the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze. There's a pleasing sense of happiness for me. There is only one wish on my mind. When this day is through, I hope that I will find that tomorrow will be just the same for you and me. Your love's put me on the top of the world. 这样一种感觉突然涌上我的心头，眼中所见几乎都充满神奇。天空无云，阳光耀眼，若这只是一场 梦，我也不会惊讶。我理想中的世界正专为我实现，原因无他，只因你在这里，你是我所见到的最完美 的天使。我站在世界之顶俯视红尘，我找到的唯一解释是自从认识你以后，我才找到了爱，是你的爱使 我登上世界之顶。风中有声音在呼喊我的名字，它告诉我一切都不一样了。树上的叶子，微风的轻抚， 都在带给我愉悦的幸福感。我心中只有一个愿望:当今日逝去，希望你我的明天都将一如今日。只要你 在我身旁，我就能心想事成。 Test Three Three months ago, Ms. Smith went to Now York to visit her sister. It was the first time for her to come to New York. She does not know New York very wall, and she lost her way in downtown area. Suddenly, she saw an old man walking along a main street. She went to stop him and ask the way. ―Excuse me," she said.‖ Could you tell me how to get to White Street, please?" The man looked puzzled. He did not understand English! He came from Spain and spoke Spanish. He was a traveler in New York. Then he put his right hand into his pocket and took out a phrase book. He put on the glasses, opened the book and found a phrase. He read the phrase slowly. ―I am sorry, Madam,‖ he said. ―I am a stranger here. I do not speak English.‖ 三个月前，斯密斯夫人到纽约去看她的姐姐。这是她第一次到纽约。她不熟悉这个城市，所以在市 区她迷路了。 突然，她看见一位年长的人沿大街走来。她上前问路，―对不起，请问去白街怎么走,‖这个人看上 去有些迷糊。他不懂英语～他来自西班牙，说西班牙语。他也是来纽约旅行的。这时他把手伸进衣兜里 掏出一本成语书。他戴上眼镜翻开词典，寻找词组。然后慢慢地读―很抱歉，夫人。我刚来这儿，我不会 说英语。― Test Four In traditional education, the teacher may feel that the students are not very grown up. Usually, teachers are older than students, and teachers feel that students are young and do not know very much about the world. The teachers feel that they must tell the students what to do most of the time, and that they must make the students study specific things. In open education, the teachers feel that the students are individuals first, and students second. They expect the students to be responsible for the things they do. The teacher allows the students to decide what they want to do, and does not make them study specific subjects or things. The teacher lets them decide what to study and how much to study. 在传统的教育中，老师也许觉得学生没有长大。通常是老师比学生年龄大，而且觉得学生年轻对世 界了解不多。老师们认为他们应该在大多数时间告诉学生应该做什么并且让学生学习一些特殊的东西。 在开放性的教育中，教师应该认识到学生首先是作为独立的个体存在，其次才是学生身分出现。他们希 望学生要为他们做的事情负责并且不要硬性要求他们学习一些特殊的东西。老师应该让学生自己决定学 什么、学多少。 Test Five Everyone needs money to buy food, clothes, and housing. Very few people can produce everything that they need. Today, most people use money to buy these things. Buying and selling is necessary for modern society. Money is important for life, and banks control money in most places. In the United States, there are many different banks, and they offer many different services. The most common banking service is the checking account. People deposit their money in the bank, and then they can write checks to buy things. A check is a piece of Paper. It tells the bank to pay the seller. The bank must pay the seller from the customer's account. The customer usually pays the bank a service charge for a checking account. 每个人都需要钱来买食品、衣物和房子。几乎没有人能够生产他们需要的一切。现在，大多数人们 用钱来买这些东西。买卖是现代社会的需要。钱对生活非常重要，而且在很多地方，银行掌管着钱。在 美国有很多不同性质的银行，提供各种各样地服务。 大多数理的普通银行服务就是提供兑现。人们把钱存进银行，然后，用支票购物。支票就是一种银 行票据，由银行把现金付给商家。银行必须从顾客的账户上把钱转给商家。但浪费者得付给银行服务费。 成人大专英语考试复习题(四)(考试样题) I. Vocabulary and Grammar(词汇和语法) 25% (C)1. It is _______ to go with someone than to go alone. A nicest B the nicest C nicer D nice (D) 2. The Yellow River is the second _______ river in China. A longer B the longer C the longest D longest (B) 3. The teacher _______ teaches English comes from Canada. A whom B who C which D whose (C) 4. She is leaving her husband because she cannot _______ his bad temper any longer. A catch up with B come up with C put up with D keep up with (D) 5. The teacher spoke as clearly as he could _______ everyone could understand him. A since B because C lest D so that (C) 6. The girl _______ Xiao Hong is my classmate. A calling B calls C called D call (B) 7. We are overjoyed _______ you. A to be seen B to see C see D seen (C) 8. I saw him _______ the road in a hurry. A crosses B to be crossed C crossing D crossed (D) 9. It doesn’t seem likely _______ she will be here. A whoever B what C whatever D that (A) 10. _______ we heard the news, we were very happy. A When B In order that C Where D In case (A) 11. Is your birthday _______ April? A in B on C at D for (C) 12. Those books usually _______ on bookshelves. A have...placed B is...placed C are...placed D are...place (C) 13. The sports meet _______ as soon as the rain. A shall begin...stop B will begin...stop C will begin...stops D shall begin...stops (D) 14. The baby _______ to walk yet. A has not been learned B have not been learned C have not learned D has not learned (A) 15. _______ the book by a little girl? A Is...being written B Are...begin written C Is...being write D Are...being written (C) 16. Those children _______ dreams and hopes. A full of B is full of C are full of D be full of (A) 17. Lillian ______ even chance she gets. A makes good use of B make good use of C makes well use of D make well use of (B) 18. He ______ to stay at home rather than go with us. A prefer B prefers C favorite D like (B) 19. She is ______ to pay the price he offered. A license B willing C owe D unlike (D) 20. They shouldn't ______ parking in this street; it's too narrow. A live B like C injure D allow (D) 21. This machine will certainly ______ you a lot of time and labour. A select B excuse C appear D save (A) 22. The crops was greatly ______ by the flood. A affected B effect C effected D affect (C) 23. Now she is ______ a job at the Eastern hotel. A send in B apply for C arranged D certificate (C) 24. We have the meeting ______ for Saturday afternoon. A decide B participate C arranged D invite (B) 25. In recent years, great changes _______ here. A getting rid of B have taken place C has taken place D set up ?. Reading Comprehension(阅读理解) 30% Passage one The first true piece of sports equipment that man invented was the ball. In ancient Egypt, as everywhere, pitching (投掷) stones was a favorite children's game. But a badly thrown rock could hurt a child. Looking for something less dangerous to throw, the Egyptians made what were probably the first bails. At first, balls were made of grass or leaves held together by vines. Later they were made pf pieces of animal skin sewed together and stuffed with feathers or hay. Even though the Egyptians were warlike, they found time for peaceful games. Before long they had developed a number of ball games, each with its own set of roles. Perhaps they played ball more for instruction than for fun. Ball playing was thought of mainly as way to teach young men the speed and skill they would need for war. (B) 1. The ball was probably invented because A. throwing stones was not fun B. throwing stones often caused injuries C. games with stones did not have rules D. rocks were too heavy to throw (C) 2. The first balls were probably made of ______. A. animal skins stuffed with rocks B. twisted of hay C. grass and leaves tied with vines D. animal skins stuffed with soft materials (D) 3. This passage states that the Egyptians played ______. A. many different kinds of games B. different games with similar rules C. only one ball game D. many different games with balls (C) 4. The Egyptians thought that ball playing was ______. A. childish B. dangerous C. worthwhile D. difficult (A) 5. The best title for this passage is ______. A. The First Ball Games B. How Egyptian Children Played Games C. The Beginning of Sports D. Egyptian Sports Passage two Unemployment rose from 7.5% in June, 1976 to 7.8% in July,1976,the highest rate since January of that year, the Labor Department reported. The main reason was a large increase--nearly 700,000 in the labor force, with a record 61.9% of the population over sixteen years of age working or actively seeking work. That growth resulted largely from an increase in the number of women in the labor force ,an increase partly because of a continuation of long - term and economic trends and partly because of a reflection of pressure on families to increase their incomes. (A) 6. According to the report, which of the following statements is correct? A. Unemployment in July was higher than it had been since January B. Unemployment rose at a steady rate from January to July C. Unemployment rose by about 7% from June to July D. Unemployment rose above 7% for the first time in July (C) 7. Why did unemployment increase during the period discussed in the passage? A. There are fewer jobs in summer B. Many companies had dismissed workers C. The labor force had grown D. Records have become more accurate. (B) 8. According to the passage, the labor force has increased by _______. A.61.9% B. 700,000 C.7.5% D. 7.8% (D) 9. Which is said to be the main reason why more people are looking for work? A. Teenagers start working younger B. Recent graduates have entered the labor market C. More people must have two jobs to make ends meet. D. More women have entered the job market. (A) 10. It can be inferred that the labor force described in the passage is made up of A persons whose jobs are not professional B. persons who work at both permanent and full - time jobs C. those over 16 years of age who are looking for work D. about 60% of the country's population Passage three Why don’t bird get lost on their long flights from one place to another.? Scientists have puzzled over this question for many years. Now they're beginning to fill in the blanks. Not long ago, experiments showed that birds rely on the sun to guide them during daylight hours. But what about birds that fly by night? Tests with artificial stars have proved that certain night -- flying birds are able to follow the stars in their long – distance flights. A dove had spent its lifetime in a cage and had never flown under a natural sky. Yet it showed an inborn ability to use the stars for guidance. The bird's cage was placed under an artificial star--- filled shy. The bird tried to fly in the same direction as that taken by his outdoor cousins. Any change in the position of the artificial star caused a change in the direction of his flight. But the stars are apparently their principal means of navigation. When the stare are hidden by clouds, they apparently find their way by such landmarks as mountain ranges, coast line, and river courses. But when it's too dark to see these, the doves circle helplessly, unable to find their way. (B) 11. The reason why bird don’t get lost on long flights _____. A. have been known to scientists for years B. have only recently been discovered C. are known by everyone D. will probably remain a mystery (C) 12. During daylight hours, birds _____. A. fly aimlessly B. rely on landmarks C. use sun for guidance D. are more likely to get lost (C) 13. By "his outdoor cousins" the author means _____. A. other experimenters B. the other doves of the same brood C. doves under the natural sky D. other birds in general (D) 14. The experiment with the dove indicated that _____. A. birds have to be taught to navigate B. a bird that has been caged will not fly 10ng distances C. some birds cannot fly at night D. some birds seem to follow the stars when they fly at night (B) 15 In total darkness, doves A. use landmarks B. don’t know which way to fly C. fly back home D. wait for the stars to appear ?. Sentence Translation (句子翻译) 15% 1(He made a profit of ten dollars on the book he sold. 他卖书赚了10美元钱。 2(They talked of the rewards they are going to get,--of computers and of DVD and of a smart car. 他们谈到了他们将得到的奖品——包括计算机，DVD机和一辆漂亮的轿车。 3(Don’t take it seriously; I'm just making fun of you. 不要太认真嘛，我这是和你开玩笑。 4(At the thought of the disaster his leg stiffened under him and he couldn’t move a step further. 一想到那场灾难，他的腿都僵直了，一步都动不了。 5(What impressed mc most is the beauty of London? 我印象最深的是伦敦城市之美丽。 IV. Paragraph Translation (短文翻译)20% When William Smith was twenty, he took part in a lot of sports games, and he was thin and strong. But after thirty years, he began to get fat and slow. He can’t breathe as well as before, and his heart beat painfully from time to time. He didn’t pay any attention to it for a long time, but at last he became nervous and went to see a doctor, and soon the doctor sent him to the hospital. A very young intern(实习医生) examined him and said: ―I'm very sorry, sir. I don’t want to lie; I must tell you the truth. Believe me you are very ill and it isn’t possible for you to live longer. Would you like to see anybody or have anybody come and see you before you die?‖ William thought for a moment and answered: ―I'd like to have another doctor come and see me.‖ 威廉史密斯二十岁的时候，他参加了很多的体育比赛，他虽瘦但很强壮。三十岁以后，他就开始 发胖，行动缓慢。他不能象以前那样很好的进行呼吸，并且他的心脏不时的疼痛。 很长一段时间里，他没有去关注他的疼痛，但后来他就紧张起来，于是就去看医生，很快医生就 把他送到医院去了。一位很年轻的实习医生对他检查以后说道:―很抱歉，先生。我不想撒谎;我必须告 诉你真相。请相信我，你的病很严重并且你不可能活很久了。在你死之前你想见见谁吗或者是想有人来 看看你吗,― 威廉想了一会儿回答道:―我想找另外一位医生来看看我。‖ V. Writing 10% Write a film poster, including the information below: the name of the film, the main actor and actress in the film, the time and the place for the film to be on and any other information you think necessary. Film News Hero Actor: Liang Caowei Actress: Zhang Manyu Time: 7:30p.m. Friday, 27th June, 2005 Place: Cinema of our institute Please apply at reception office for tikets, 5 for each