大学英语第二册同步练习题

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大学英语第二册同步练习题

English Test Paper (1) (Book 2)

I. Word Building 10 %

Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word given in

blanket on the right of each sentence.

1. I lost my keys and couldn’t ______ the door when I arrived home. (lock) 2. Their lives were frequently _______ by gas explosion. (threat)

3. Ted was already an _________ middle school teacher at the age of 28. (experience) 4. The factory is being ______ to make room for more machinery. (large)

5. The success of the experiment was a great ______ and encouragement to the young scientists.

(please)

6. If you use this chemical to clean your shirt, the stains will ______ immediately. (appear)

7. The majority of people still believe that ______ is an important part of their character. (honest) 8. A straight line is the shortest ________ between two points. (distant) 9. I couldn’t see the road properly because of the _______. (dark)

10. It is rewarding to give praise in areas in which effort generally goes ______. (notice)

II. Choice 15 %

Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appreciate

one.

11. Jefferson invented a plow ________ any other in existence.

A. because of B. in spite of C. superior to D. enough better

12. If you love plants, the chances are you buy them on ______ and then wonder where to put

them.

A. curiosity B. display C. impulse D. purpose 13. Jane got seasick, she was ________ a sailor. A. not much of B. not bad C. not much D. not used to being 14. What really ______ is that man has a little more of control than woman. A. delivers B. contrasts C. counts D. contacts 15. A spirited discussion _______ between a young girl and an old gentleman. A. lights up B. brings up C. keeps up D. springs up

16. The old man believed in simplicity, ______ he used only a safety razor and water to shave. A. so much as B. so much so that C. so that D. so as to

17. Mary had trouble __________ her attention while there was a crowd cheering outside. A. concentrate on B. to concentrate on C. concentrating on D. concentrated on 18. Mother ______ my brother to keep his voice down but he ignored her. A. impressed B. remarked C. shrugged D. mentioned 19. When they gain confidence in themselves, it is _____ to cheat on tests. A. more like B. less like C. more likely D. less likely

20. The parents always ________ that college students are more intelligent than middle school

students.

A. take it for granting B. take for granted C. take for it granted D. take it for granted

21. When correcting students’ exercises, a good teacher always finds out something better than

last time and comments __________ them. A. for B. in C. on D. with 22. Let’s hang up some paintings on these ________ walls. A. bare B. empty C. blank D. vacant 23. I was ____ to find his article on such an________ topic so _________. A. surprised /excited /bored B. surprising /exciting /boring C. surprising /excited/bored D. surprised /exciting /boring

24. If Dorothy had not been badly hurt in a car accident, she ____ in the last month’s competition. A. would take part B. would have taken part C. might take part D. must have taken part

25. ________ the structure is concerned, the house isn’t worth the price they’re asking for. A. As well as B. as good as C. As much as D. As far as 26. They ______ with their guests --- officers and their wives. A. are seated B. are seating C. have seated D. were seating 27. The school ________ one class of twenty-four boys, ranging in age from seven to fourteen. A. is consisted B. composed of C. consisted of D. made up of 28. The two boys had so much _______ that they soon became good friends. A. in common B. in detail C. on purpose D. in general 29. Excuse me, but it is time to have your temperature _________. A. taking B. taken C. take D. took 30. I don’t like the cold winter in New York, but we all have to ________ it, don’t we? A. live on B. live by C. live up to D. live with 31. Cathy’s father insisted that he _______ a two-week rest before going to work. A. took B. take C. would take D. must take 32. If doing one thing gives you an unpleasant feeling, the normal ______ would be to stop doing

it.

A. function B. reaction C. emotion D. habit

33. His manner was so bright and pleasant that Arthur felt ________ with him at once. A. at loss B. at ease C. at least D. at first 34. The market was full of salted fish, ________ the worst smell that you can imagine A. giving off B. give off C. given off D. to give off 35. Once I made a considered decision, I no longer ______ it. A. dwelt on B. lived with C. coped with D. opened up 36. He came into the store, _________ the size he wanted, and left. A. decided on B. lifted up C. picked up D. brought out 37. Man must stop _____ the earth’s atmosphere.

A. filling B. emitting C. polluting D. wasting 38. Well, let’s put our heads together and find _______ to the problem.

A. an answer B. a way C. a solution D. a method

39. It took Tom an hour to _________ this complicated problem.

A. work out B. work at C. work for D. work over

40. Bob tried in vain to trick his brother _________ some money from their mother’s purse. A. to steal B. to stealing C. into steal D. into stealing

Part II Reading Comprehension 40%

Directions : There are 4 reading passages in this part . Each passage is followed by some

questions or unfinished statement . For each of them there are four choice marked 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

Passage 1

Ask three people to look out the same window at a busy street corner and tell you what they see. Chances are you will receive three different answers. Each person sees the same scene, but each perceives（觉察）something different about it.

Perceiving goes on in our minds. Of the three people who look out the window, one may say that he sees a policeman giving a motorist a ticket. Another may say that he sees a rush-hour traffic jam at the intersection. The third may tell you that he sees a woman trying to cross the street with four children in tow（拉着）. For perception is the minds’ interpretation of what the senses—in this case our eyes – tell us.

Many psychologists today are working to try to determine just how a person experiences or perceives the world around him. Using a scientific approach, these psychologists set up experiments in which they can control all of the factors. By measuring and charting the results of many experiments, they are trying to find out what makes different people perceive totally different things about the same scene.

41. Seeing and perceiving are ____________.

A. the same action

B. two separate actions

C. two actions carried on entirely by the eyes

D. several actions that take place at different times 42. Perceiving is an action that take place _________.

A. in every person’s mind B. in our eyes

C. only when we think very hard about something D. only under the direction of a psychologist 43. Psychologists study perception by _______.

A. studying people’s eyes B. looking out of windows

C. asking each other what they see D. setting up many experiments 44. Implied but not stated:

A. psychologists do not yet know how people see.

B. the best experiments are those in which all factors are controlled.

C. the study of perception is going on now.

D. perception does not involve psychological factors. 45. The best title for this selection is __________

A. How We See.

B. What Psychologists Perceive.

C. Learning About Our Minds Through Science. D. How To Become An Experimental Psychologist.

Passage 2

A young man presented himself to the local expert on precious stones and said he wanted to learn from him. The expert brushed him off because he feared that the youth would not have the patience to learn. The young man begged for a chance. Finally the expert agreed and told the youth, ―Be here tomorrow.‖

The next morning the expert put a jade stone in the boy’s hand and told him to hold it. The expert then went about his work, cutting, weighing and setting stones. The boy sat quietly and waited.

The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the youth’s hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the expert repeated the exercise and instructions.

On the sixth day the youth held the jade stone, but could no longer stand the silence. ―Master,‖ he asked, ―when an I going to learn something?‖

―You’ll learn,‖ the expert replied and went about his business.

Several more days went by and the youth’s frustration increased. On morning as the expert approached and told him to hold out his hand, he was about to say that he could go on no longer. But as the master placed the stone in the youth’s hand, the young man exclaimed without looking at his hand, ―This is not the same jade stone！”

“You have begun to learn.，” said the master.

46. From what did the young man go to the local expert on precious stones?

A. To buy some precious stones from him. B. To learn about precious stones from him. C. To see if he could get a job and earn money. D. To find out how much a precious stone weighed. 47. What did expert ask the boy to do the next morning?

A. To hold some precious stones in his hand. B. To help him weigh and cut precious stones C. To look on while he worked with the stones. D. To sit quietly and listen to his instructions.

48. What did the expert ask the boy to do the following days?

A. To repeat the same exercise as he did on the first day. B. To learn the instructions that he gave on the first day. C. To keep silent while he set the stones.

D. To reconsider if he really wanted to continue. 49. How did the youth feel several days later?

A. Confident.

B. Frustrated C. Embarrassed D. Confused.

50. What message does the speaker want to convey by this story？ A. One can make lots of money by selling precious stones. B. Great masters tend to say few words to their students. C. One has to be very patient in order to learn something. D. only through frustration and failure could one gain success.

Passage 3

I don’t often lose things and I’m especially careful with money, so I was quite surprised when I reached for my wallet and it wasn’t there. At first, I thought it was possible that I could have left it at home. Then I remembered taking it out to pay for the taxi, so I knew I had it with me just before I walked into the restaurant. I wondered if it was possible that it could have slipped out of my pocket while I was eating dinner. Thinking about that possibility, I turned and walked back to the table where I had been sitting. Unfortunately, there were several people sitting t the table at the time, so I called a waiter and explained to him that my wallet had fallen out of my pocket while I was sitting at the table a few minutes earlier. I had the waiter go over to the table to see if my wallet was on the floor. While the waiter was looking for it, the manager of the restaurant came up to me and asked me if anything was wrong. I didn’t want to get a lot of people involved in the problem, but I knew I had to get the wallet back. I told the manager what had happened. He had me describe the wallet to him, and then he insisted that I report the missing wallet to the police. I told him that I didn’t particularly want to get the police involved in it; besides, I was in a hurry because I had an appointment with my doctor in just a few minutes. I explained to him that my biggest worry at the moment was how I was going to pay the check. He told me not to worry about that. He had me write down my name and address, and he said he would send me a bill.

51. Why was the writer so sure he had brought his money with him?

A. He remembered that he didn’t leave it at home.

B. He always felt his pocket for the wallet before he left home. C. He believed his own memory.

D. He had taken it out to pay the taxi-driver.

52. According to the passage, the writer most probably lost his wallet when ________.

A. he took it out to pay for the taxi B. he walked into the restaurant C. he was eating dinner D. he was ordering his dish

53. Why did the writer walk back to the table where he had been sitting?

A. He was sure his wallet was still there.

B. It was possible that he could find his wallet there. C. He could ask someone there about his wallet.

D. He saw the wallet lying on the floor near the table. 54. The manager ____.

A. didn’t appear till very late

B. didn’t come at all because he was very busy C came up pretty soon to see what had happened D. came to the table and found the wallet

55. As the writer didn’t want to get a lot of people involved in the problem, ________.

A. he only told the manager what had happened B. he didn’t tell the manager anything C. he reported to the police immediately

D. he only told the story to the manager and waiter.

Part IV (10 %)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary. go out of one’s way at ease cutting down open up ran into a case in point give off set back

peered out work out alert to proceed 56. The fire that broke out in the plant during the night was still seen to __________ a lot of

smoke the next morning.

57. Noticing that my daughter was very shy, our hostess ________ to make her feel at home. 58. It is people who are burning the coal, and it is people who are ______ the forest. 59. Not long ago, I ______ a kid who used to hang out on the steps of my house.

60. The school master invited me into the room and _________ to ask me a lot of questions. 61. The doctor decided to ______ Tom’s stomach to remove the tumor. （肿瘤） 62. I consider it proper to leave it to the committee to _____ the details of the plan. 63. A good hunting dog is ______ every sound and movement in the field.

64. Where there is a will, there is a way. Your eventual success in the experiment is ________. 65. The storm _________ the construction of the railway for at least three months.

V. Translate the following into Chinese: 20 %

66. This means that in the coming decades, Earth’s average temperature will go up slightly. As a

result, the polar ice caps will begin to melt.

67. That magazine story and the person who wrote it, I have never been able to track down.

68. He practiced crop rotation and soil conservation a century before these became standard

practice, and he invented a plow superior to any other in existence.

69. The front garden was gravel square; four evergreen shrubs stood at each corner, where they

struggled to survive the dust and fumes from a busy main road.

70. Einstein never could understand why he received this attention, why he was singled out as

something special.

71. I knew I had the knowledge, the skill, the experience to handle any surgical situation I‖d ever

encountered in practice.

72. In coming weeks, Armstead learned that her house, long vacant, was used by drug dealers (毒

品贩子) , who hid their drugs under the front steps.

73. The campus newspaper editorial said, ―Like police arresting speeders, the intent is not to catch

everyone but rather to catch enough to spread the word.

74. When I was in the army I received a kind of aptitude test that all soldiers took and, against a

normal of 100, I scored 160.

75. It’s especially rewarding to give praise in areas in which effort generally goes unnoticed or

unmentioned.

Part VI. Translate the following into English (15 %)

76．不言而喻，青年人的教育对中国的未来是至关重要的。(vital) 77．只要你不断努力，你迟早会解决这个难题的。(sooner or later) 78. 我真不明白为什么我们的英语老师单单表扬班长一个人。（single out） 79. 一切都表明，他的计划出了毛病。(indication)

80. 这些青年科学家通过现场观察(make on-the-spot observations)，获得了研究工作所需要的第一手资料。

English Test Paper (2) (Book 2)

I. Word Building 10 %

Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word given in blanket on the right of each sentence.

1. The new law will reduce _________ of the air. (pollute) 2. After waiting an hour they _____ that she wasn’t coming. (conclusion) 3. The first American ________ of this opera was in 1946. (perform)

4. In the coming decades, Earth’s average temperature will go up ______ (slight)

5 The boys looked wonderfully _______ with their bright eyes and glowing cheeks. (health) 6. The film, though _______, is not likely to engage the attention of a thinking audience. (amuse) 7. Larry said that it was _______ that made his father ill. (work) 8. ________ to children or animals is a crime in many countries. (cruel) 9. When you are finished, please _______ the books on the shelves. (place)

10. Her ______ is still uncertain; she has been badly hurt and may die. (survive)

II. Choice 15 %

Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appreciate

one.

11. I suddenly realized that he was trying to _______ quarrelling with me. A. consider B. enjoy C. avoid D. interfere 12.Thousands of people _______ to see the parade. A. turned out B. turned over C. turned off D. turned on 13. Don’t ______ to let me know if there is anything I can do for you. A. reject B. prevent C. refuse D. hesitate

14. They have developed techniques which are ______ to those used in most other factories.

A. more B. better C. greater D. superior

15. Among these articles, which do you think are most ______ to interest our students? A. unexpected B. awkward C. likely D. composed

16. They overcame all the difficulties and fulfilled the plan ten days ahead of schedule, _____was

something we had not expected. A. which B. that C. it D. this 17. She decided to ________ her studies after obtaining her first degree. A. purchase B. persuade C. pursue D. perform 18. The two girls had so ______ in common that they soon became good friends. A. few B. little C. much D. many

19. At the beginning of this term, our professor ______ a list of books for us to read. A. made out B. handed in C. fished out D. passed on

20. Here are some toys. You can ______ one or two for your little son as a birthday gift from me. A. pick out B. single out C. turn out D. work out 21. Susan wants to know whether the measures have been agreed ______. A. with B. upon C. over D. for 22. Jane’s dress is similar in design ________ her sister’s. A. with B. as C. to D. like

23. Consumers should do _____ than simply complain about the poor quality of goods. A. much less B. far less C. some more D. far more 24. Beth ______ Beijing in 1980 and ________ in New York ever since. A. left … has worked B. left … worked C. has left … worked D. has left … has worked 25. We should see ourselves as part of nature rather than in ______ with it. A. conflict B. connection C. crash D. argument

26. It was because the applicant was too conceited ________ he failed in the interview.

A. that B. so C. with D. therefore 27. ________ it is you’ve found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to.

A. That B. Whatever C. What D. However 28. His bedroom ______ a single bed with a small television at its foot.

A. makes up B. lays out C. consists of D. serves as

29. The naturist noticed the snake emerge and ________ the bowl of milk on the veranda.

A. ring out B. make for C. come to D. feel like 30. Everyone tried to know who is ____________ the school.

A. arranging B. judging C. teaching D. running

31. People often make comment _________ activities which are relatively easy and satisfying. A. to B. on C. with D. in 32. What does this mean _______ our flying saucer program is concerned?

A. as far as B. as long as C. as soon as D. as well as 33. The body cannot store vitamin C so it is ______ to have a fresh supply every day. A. profouond B. visible C. essential D. ultimate 34. Everybody should know how to ______ himself. A. come to terms with B. come to the terms of C. come to terms of D. come to the terms with

35. I have ______ for the job and I hope I will get it. A. applied B. appointed C. provided D. presented

36. Where there is a will, there is a way. Your success in the experiment is _________. A. a case B. a case in point C. a point D. in case

37. I feel ______ you will extend a helping hand to those who are suffering from cold and hunger. A. unlike B. apparent C. confident D. immediate

38. I hadn’t seen Peter for twenty years, and when we met, he had changed so much that I could

hardly ________ him. A. recognize B. recommend C. remind D. reveal

39. Because of the __________ emphasis placed on classroom work, the instructor will report

your absence to the adviser. A. large B. strong C. hard D. high

40. A healthy life is frequently thought to be ______ with the open countryside and homegrown

food. A. tied B. bound C. excited D. associated

III Reading Comprehension 30%

Directions : There are 4 reading passages in this part . Each passage is followed by some

Passage 1

Helen was in her 60s and had red hair and high self-respect. I looked up to her because she was doing what she loved – serving people – and nobody did it better. She made everyone smile and feel good, customers and co-workers alike.

I learned from her how to serve the customers just the way they wanted. One of my regular customers was Fred Hasbrook. He always ate a toast plug fried eggs and a cup of milk. When I saw him walking toward the dinner, I tried to have it on his table as soon as he sat down.

Thanks to the newfound confidence I picked up from Helen, I dreamed of having my own restaurant. But when I called my parents to ask for a loan, they said, ―We just don’t have the money.‖

The next day, Fred saw me and asked, ―What’s wrong, sunshine? You’re not smiling today.‖ I started my dream with him and said, ―Fred, I know I can do more if somebody would just have faith in me.‖

A few days later, he handed me a check of $50,000 – along with a note that I have to this day. It reads,‖ I trust your honesty. Good people with a dream should have the opportunity to make that dream come true.‖

I opened my own restaurant and business was good. A few years later, I paid back Fred the $50,000, plus 14-percent annual interest.

I got a thank-you note from Fred, which will be imprinted on my heart forever. He had been sick and wrote that my check had helped cover his mounting medical bills. His letter read, ―That loan is one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Few people could have the lock I had.‖

41. Why did the author look up to Helen?

A. She had red hair.

B. She provided the best service C. She was the oldest of the group. D. She always felt good.

42. How did the author serve her customers? A. With a smile on her face. B. With her newfound self-confidence. C. By expecting what they wanted. D. In the way they desired. 43. What was the author’s dream? A. Being respected like Helen. B. Getting a loan from her parents. D. Starting a restaurant of her own.

44. Why did Fred Hasbrook give the author a check? A. To thank her for her good service. B. To pay for his meals.

C. To help her realize her dream. D. To invest in her restaurant.

45. What did Fred Hasbrook say in his thank-you note? A. Her service left an ever-lasting impression on him. B. He got lots of money by making good investments. C. He was poor and was unable to pay his medical bills. D. He was lucky to have lent the author the money.

Passage 2

At sixteen Ron Mackie might have stayed at school, but the future called to him excitedly. ―Get out of the classroom into a job,‖ it said, and Ron obeyed. His father, supporting the decision, found a place for him in a supermarket. ―You’re lucky, Ron,‖ he said. ―For every boy with a job theses days, there’s dozen without.‖ So Ron joined the working world at twenty pounds a week. For a year he spent his days filling shelves with tins of food. By the end of that time he was looking back on his school-days as a time of great variety and satisfaction. He searched for an interest in his work, with little success. One fine day instead of going to work Ron got a lift on a lorry going south. With nine pounds in his pocket, a full heart and a great longing for the sea, he set out to make a better way for himself. That evening, in Bournemouth, he had a sandwich and drink in a café run by an elderly man and his wife. Before he had finished the sandwich, the woman had taken him on for the rest of the summer, at twenty pounds a week, a room upstairs and three meals a day. The ease and sped of it rather took Ron’s breath away. At quiet times Ron had to check the old man’s arithmetic in the records of the business. At the end of the season, he stayed on the coast. He was again surprised how straightforward it was for a boy of seventeen to make a living. He worked in shops mostly, but once he took a job in a hotel for three weeks. Late in October he was taken on by the sick manager of a shoe shop. Ron soon found himself in charge there; he was the only one who could keep the books.

46. Why did Ron Mackie leave school at sixteen?

A. His father made him leave.

B. He had reached the age when he had to leave. C. He left because he was worried about future. D. He left because he wanted to start work.

47. What did Ron’s father think about his leaving school?

A. He thought his son was doing the right thing.

B. He advised him to stay at school to complete his education. C. He did not like the idea, but he helped Ron to find work. D. He knew there was a job for every boy who wanted one. 48. It took about a year for Ron to realize that _______.

A. he worked well because he was interested in the job B. his work at the supermarket was dull

C. being at work was much better than going to school D. the store manager wanted to get rid of him 49. Why did Ron leave the supermarket?

A. He knew he would find work in Bournemouth. B. He took a job as a lorry driver.

C. He gave up the job because he felt unwell. D. He wanted to work at the seaside.

50. Ron was able to take over the shoe shop because _________.

A. he got on well with the manager there

B. he knew how to keep the accounts of the business C. he had had experience of selling books D. he was young and strong

Passage 3

As my train wasn’t due to leave for another hour, I had plenty of time to spare. After buying some newspapers to read on the journey, I made my way to the luggage office to collect the heavy suitcase I had left there three days before. There were only a few people waiting, and I took out my wallet to find the receipt for my case. The receipt didn’t seem to be where I had left it. I emptied the contents of the wallet, and railway-tickets, money, scraps of paper, and photographs fell out of it; but no matter how hard I searched, the receipt was nowhere to be found.

When my turn came, I explained the situation sorrowfully to the assistant. The man looked at me suspiciously as if to say that he had heard this type of story many times and asked me to describe the case. I told him that it was an old, brown-looking object no different from the many cases I could see on the shelves. The assistant then gave me a form and told me to make a list of chief contents of the case. If they were correct, he said, I could take the case away. I tried to remember all the articles I had hurriedly packed and wrote them down as they came to me.

After I had done this, I went to look among the shelves. There were hundreds of cases there and for one dreadful moment, it occurred to me that if someone had picked the receipt up, he could have easily claimed the case already. This hadn’t happened fortunately, for after a time I found the case lying on its side high up in a corner. After examining the articles inside, the assistant was soon satisfied that it was mine and told me I could take the case away. Again I took

out my wallet: this time to pay. I pulled out a ten-shilling note and the ―lost‖ receipt slipped out with it. I couldn’t help blushing and looked up at the assistant. He was nodding his head knowingly as if to say that he had often seen this happen before too!

51. The writer had plenty of time to spare as his train ________ A. was not scheduled to leave B. was delayed for some reason C. was leaving later than scheduled D. was not leaving for another hour 52. Why did he go to the luggage office?

A. He would ask when his train was leaving B. He wanted to claim his luggage. C. His case had to be left in the office, D. The office took care of heavy cases. 53. Which of the following is true?

A. The receipt was in the case he had left in the luggage office. B. He had put his wallet in the case.

C. There were a lot of things in the wallet. D. He searched everything but the wallet.

54. The writer took out his wallet a second time, ________. A. to see if the receipt was there

B. to show the assistant he was telling the truth C. to pay for the service D. to produce the receipt

55. The writer could not help blushing for his ___________. carelessness stupidity sadness rudeness

Part IV (10 %)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary. taken apart, in turn, prepare for, feel like

live with, tend, outgrow, break out give off, quite a few, end up, at ease 56. The Chinese teacher asked why __________ students were absent from class that day. 57. That dress fits the boy perfectly now but he will ________ it in a year or two.

58. As the patient’s condition was critical, the doctor told his family to _________ the worst. 59. This machine is very complicated. Once ________, it can hardly be put together again. 60. It was a long drive to get to the beach and we three took the wheel __________. 61. Jane felt quite ________ when she stayed with her aunt, a good-natured old lady.

62. If you go on doing that kind of thing you’ll ______ in prison.

63. Meat _______ to go bad quickly in hot weather if it is not properly preserved.

64. The war that _______ between the North and the South in 1862 is known in history as The

American Civil War.

65. While she ______ joining in the argument, Nancy was too shy to open her mouth.

V. Translate the following into Chinese: 20 %

66. Without the small quality of carbon dioxide present, the Earth would be distinctly cooler,

perhaps uncomfortable cool.

67. Many educators feel that as students gain confidence in themselves and their abilities, they are

less likely to cheat.

68. Such scores simply mean that I am good at answering the type of academic questions that are

considered worthy of answers by the people who make up the intelligence test—people with intellectual bents similar to mine.

69. That is why some of the most valued pats on the back are those which come to us indirectly, in

a letter or passed on by a friend.

70. There are so many of these paths and so many metal particles that it is impossible to land a

flying saucer without its being smashed by one.

71. They are seated with their guests in their spacious dining room, which has a bare marble floor,

open rafters and wide glass doors opening onto a veranda.

72. Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or

newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.

73. He looked at me with an air of surprised disapproval, as a colonel might look at a private

whose bootlaces were undone.

74. He believed in simplicity, so much so that he used only a safety razor and water to shave.

75. One teacher writes that the teacher will get far more constructive results by finding one or two

things which have been done better than last time, and commenting favorably on them.

Part VI. Translate the following into English (15 %)

76. 有明显的证据表明工作上的压力与身体的某些毛病有联系。 77. 你觉得我们什么时候最有可能在家里找到他? (likeliest)

78. 我们班上有不少学生由于没有按时交作业而受到老师的批评。（be criticized） 79. 这个展览会很受欢迎，吸引了源源而至的参观者。（a steady stream） 80. 你不必再去多想判断上的那些失误了。重要的是尽量避免再犯。（dwell on）

English Test Paper (3) (Book 2)

I. Word Building 10 %

Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word given in blanket on the right of each sentence.

1. It is conflict that keeps _______ alive. (free)

2. They didn’t show up at the meeting because they’d been ______ about the time it was to start. (inform)

3. I mumbled something about not attaching too much ______ to games. (important)

4. __________ advances in computing and telecommunication will reduce the need for many

people to travel to work. (technology)

5. It is often said that travel can __________ the mind. (broad)

6. He lacks self-confidence. He always __________ his own judgment. (trust)

7. Einstein didn’t have any interest in the ______ application of his ideas and theories. (practice) 8. Everybody knows that pure water is a _________ liquid. (color) 9. What are you going to _________ your new book ? (title)

10. Laura opened the envelope, ________ the letter and began to read it carefully. (fold)

II. Choice 15 %

Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appreciate

one.

11. We’d better move forward, for it will not do us good to ______ the past. A. shrug off B. live on C. dwell on D. single out 12. Our new house is very ________ for me as I can get to the office in five minutes. A. convenient B. reliable C. adaptable D. available 13. I hate people who ________ the end of film that you haven’t seen before. A. rewrite B. reveal C. revise D. reverse 14. I could not persuade him to accept it, ________ make him see the importance of it. A. if only I could not B no more than I could C. or I could not D. nor could I

15. He took a reading course and learned some speed-reading skills, thus greatly ________ his

reading speed. A. increasing B. increase C. increased D. to increase 16. His views have been clearly expressed in ______ speeches and newspaper articles. A. graceful B. beautiful C. numerous D. serious

17. Modern science has developed to such a level that any piece of hair can ________ the identity

of an escaped murderer who left it on the spot. A. confront B. discover C. scan D. establish 18. A(n) ______ agreement is not as binding as a written contract. A. editorial B. verbal C. surgical D. essential 19. The article is so disorganized that we will have to ________ it a great deal. A. record B. repair C. refine D. revise

20. John Dewey believed that education should be a preparation for life, that a person learns by

doing, and that teaching must ________ curiosity and creativity of children. A. stimulate B. seek C. shape D. substitute

21. We were struck by the extent ________ which teachers’ decisions served the interests of the

school rather those of the students. A. with B. for C. in D. to

22. At the conference he expressed some personal views which later brought him into _______

with the Party leadership. A. action B. crisis C. conflict D. power 23. No one has yet succeeded in explaining the _______ of how life began. A. problem B. cause C. puzzle D. magic

24. The British naturalist went all his way to India so that he could _______ first-hand information

about the cobra. A. obtain B. observe C. object D. preserve

25. The world market is _______ changing. We must anticipate the changes and make timely

adjustment. A. likely B. constantly C. scarcely D. regularly 26. The bridge club ____________ his application for membership. A. suggested B. believed C. found D. rejected

27. He talked in detail about the _________ of setting up an experimental school in the small

village.

A. responsibility B. reliability C. feasibility D. suitability

28. _________ mainly for the invention of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell devoted his life

to helping the deaf.

A. He is remembered B. To remember C. While remembering D. Though remembered 29. _______ is needed to play the part of Alfred in this new play. A. A red-haired boy B. A red-haired-boy C. A red-hair boy D. A red hair boy 30. Wilson ______ to find that there is only one other guest besides himself. A. is surprising B. is surprised C. surprised D. surprises

31. During that terrible snowstorm, the police demanded that people ________ highways in cases

of emergency. A. stayed off B. stay off C. were stayed off D. were staying off 32. If you undertake this project you are bound to _______ many difficulties. A. encounter B. overcome C. handle D. endanger 33. The three hours I spent in the library brought _____ my old passion for reading. A. back B. over C. forth D. about 34. The actual cost of the building was much higher than our original ________. A. consideration B. judgment C. estimate D. plan

35. Henry looked very much ________ when he was caught cheating in the biology exam. A. discouraged B. disappointed C. embarrassed D. bewildered 36. We can depend on Bob to make a ________ choice. A. noisy B. serious C. curious D. sound 37. Andrew was determined to _____ a computer career after graduation.

A. apply B. shave C. pursue D. select

38. The manager flew into a _______ when he heard that his secretary had disobeyed his

instruction. A. range B. rage C. rank D. anger 39. Some students seem _______ to help those who have difficulties in their studies. A. responsible B. reliable C. reluctant D. sensitive 40. It is estimated that by 2020 the concentration will be nearly twice ______. A. what it is now B. that it is no C. what is it now D. that is it now

Part II Reading Comprehension 30%

Directions : There are 4 reading passages in this part . Each passage is followed by some

Passage 1

In the earliest stages of man’s development he had no more need of money than animals have. He was content with very simple forms of shelter, made his own rough tools and weapons and could provide food and clothing for himself and his family from natural materials around him. As he became more civilized, however, he began to want better shelter, more efficient tools and weapons, and more comfortable and more lasting clothing than could be provided by his own neighborhood or by the work of his own unskilled hands. For these things he had to turn to the skilled people such as smiths, leathers workers or carpenters who were springing up everywhere. It was then that the question of payment arose.

At first he got what he wanted by simple process of exchange. The smith who had not the time to look after land or cattle was glad to take meat or grain from the farmer in exchange for an axe or a plough. But as more and more goods which had no fixed exchange value came on the market, exchange became too complicated to be satisfactory. Another problem arose when those who made things wanted to get stocks of wood and leather, or iron, but had nothing to offer in exchange until their finished goods were ready. Thus the difficulties of exchange led by degrees to the invention of money. In some countries, easily handled things like seeds or shells were given a certain value and the farmer, instead of paying the smith for a new axe by giving him some meat or grain, gave him so many shells. If the smith had any shells left when he had bought his food, he could get stocks of the raw materials of his trade. In some countries quite large things such as cows or camels or even big flat stones were used for trade. Later, pieces of metal, bearing values according to the rarity of the metal and the size of the pieces, or coins were used. Money as we know it had arrived.

41. Why were early men content with their simple life?

A. They did not have to use money.

B. They were able to make their own tools.

C. They had enough natural materials around them.

D. They could provide food and clothing and simple shelter for themselves. 42. As men became more civilized they ______.

A. wanted better things than those they themselves could provide B. no longer provided food and clothing for themselves C. all learnt to make the things they needed by themselves D. had to travel a lot to look for what they wanted

43. Exchange of goods became difficult because _________.

A. There was not a marketplace for farmers and smiths to exchange their goods B. Farmers were unwilling to provide smiths with grain and meat

C. More and more goods which had no fixed exchange value came to the market D. Skilled workers did not work hard enough to produce good tools and weapons 44. Before people used metal coins they used __________.

A. shells or seeds B. camels C. flat stones D. all of the above.

45. Money was not used until ________.

A. pare was invented

B. the exchange of one thing for another became too complicated. C. People practiced a simple process of exchange D. Nothing could be offered in exchange.

Passage 2

After practising as a surgeon for several years, Dr. Ginoux decided to apply for membership in the American College of Surgeons (美国外科医生学会), a highly selective and distinguished professional organization.

As part of the application procedure (手续) , Dr. Ginoux was asked to prepare a list of all the operations performed in the previous seven years. Slowly, as she worked on the long list, she began to feel uncertain. She began to question some of her decisions. Had she used the best technique in that case? Maybe, in this case, she should have run one more test before operating? On the other hand, maybe she should have ... Would the doctors on the selection committee understand that, as the only trained surgeon in the area, she usually could not get advice from others and therefore, had to rely completely on her own judgment? Dr. Ginoux felt lonely and isolated.

The loner Dr. Ginoux worked on the application forms, the more depressed she became. As hope faded, she wondered is a ―country doctor‖ had a realistic chance of being accepted by the American College of Surgeons.

46. Dr. Ginoux was working in __________. A. a large city B. the American College of Surgeons C. a selective organization D. an area far from any big city

47. The application forms must include _____________. the decision procedure B. the best technique

C. record of all the operations D. a list of advice and judgments

48. It was most probable that Dr. Ginoux was ________. A. a well-trained surgeon

B. a member in that organization

C. a graduate from the American College of Surgeons D. a distinguished surgeon in America

49. When she was filling the application forms, Dr. Ginoux began to be _______. A. realistic B. excited C. confused D. decisive

50. When filling the forms, Dr. Ginoux felt depressed because _______. A. she was doubtful about her operations B. she didn’t perform enough operations C. some operations were unsuccessful

D. she didn’t get advice from the selective committee

Passage 3

Joe Biggs was a butcher. His shop was in a village in one of the most beautiful parts of the south of England, and he worked in it for many years while his father was there. Then, when his father reached the age of 65, he stopped working in the shop, and Joe was alone in it, so he had to work harder.

Joe worked five and a half days a week. His shop shut at one o’clock on Thursdays, and it was shut the whole of Sunday. Saturdays were the busiest days. Most of Joe’ meat came to his shop from the nearest town, but sometimes he got up earlier than usual in the morning and drove into the city to choose meat. It was cheaper there.

Joe had a big refrigerator in his shop, but he tried not to buy too much meat at a time, and so sell it before he bought more.

One Thursday a woman came into the shop at five minutes to one. ―I’m sorry I’m late, but some people have just telephoned to say that they are going to come to dinner tonight, and I need some more meat.‖

Joe only had one piece of good meat in the shop. He had sold all the others earlier in the day. He took the piece out and said to the woman, ―This is £ 6.50.‖

―That piece is too small,‖ the woman answered. ― Haven’t you got anything bigger?‖

Joe went into the room behind his shop, opened the refrigerator, put the piece of meat into it, took it out again and shut the door of the refrigerator with a lot of noise. Then he brought the piece of meat back to the woman and said, ―This piece is bigger and more expensive. It's £ 8.75.‖

―Good, ‖ the woman answered with a smile. ―Give me both of them, please.‖

51. Joe Biggs had to work alone when ______.

A. his father died C. his father stopped working B. his father was not there D. his father fell ill

52. Joe got most of his meat ______.

A. from a town near his village C. from his big refrigerator B. by driving into the city D. from the nearest village 53. Joe always tried not to buy too much meat at a time because ______. A. the refrigerator in his shop was not big enough

B. there were not many people in the village who liked meat C. he did not sell meat every day D. he wanted to sell fresh meat

54. A woman came to the shop just before it closed because ______. A. she did not have any good meat at home B. some of her friends were coming to dinner C. she knew it was the best time for shopping D. she did not know the shop would close at one

55. The woman wanted to buy both pieces of meat ______. A. because she knew Joe’s trick

B. so that there would be enough meat for dinner C. because she thought they were fairly cheap

D. because her refrigerator was big enough to keep both pieces

Part IV (10 %)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary. fish out make comment act on join in appreciate come to terms with live with handle for granted be capable of shrug off point out

56. I always took it _________ that I was far more intelligent than he was. 57. They often talked with a lonely salesman _________ pictures of his family.

58. People often _________ about activities which are relatively easy and satisfying. 59. I _______ this oil painting much more now that you have explained it to me. 60. Heavy smokers generally _____ the warning that smoking is harmful to health. 61. The American does not _______ the argument but watches the other guests.

62. They _______ the previously determined plan and finished the work ahead of schedule. 63. After some dispute about the price, the two sides finally ______ each other. 64. Computers ________ solving complicated problems in second.

65. I had the knowledge and skill to _______ any surgical situation in practice.

V. Translate the following into Chinese: 20 %

66. Of the guests, none except the American notices this or sees the boy place a bowl of milk on

the veranda just outside the open doors.

67. When my turn came, I displayed my few tricks and pointed out to him that the incorrectly

looped string had thrown the toy of balance.

68. He needs confidence to encourage him in trying moments when he’s bothered by the doubts

and uncertainties that are part of the practice of medicine.

69. She told the leader of the group that she didn’t want him and his friends dealing (贩卖) drugs

in front of her grandkids anymore.

70. In a world where I could not use my academic training and my verbal talents but had to do

something with my hands, I would do poorly.

71. Being short of money and wanting to do something useful, I applied for the post advertised in

the local newspaper.

72. As a boy and then as an adult, I never lost my wonder at the personality that was Einstein. 73. I knew that when I was out in practice I would inevitably err at one time or another and

operate on someone who didn’t need surgery or sit on someone who did.

74. As I made out a complicated check for a family with several children who had changed their

ice-cream order a dozen times, I was ready to quit.

75. Not only will many cities be drowned, but many of the most productive farming areas of the

world will be lost.

Part VI. Translate the following into English (15 %)

76. 在政府的领导下，村民们奋起应付由于水灾造成的严重粮食危机。（food crisis） 77. 你是否认为公共汽车司机应对乘客的安全负完全的责任?(be responsible for) 78．有迹象表明，不少工厂正面临着十分困难的局面。（be faced with） 79. 显然，找到替代能源对我们经济的稳定发展是至关重要的。（essential） 80．我们常常发现应用一个规律比懂得它要难得多。（apply）

English Test Paper (4) (Book 2)

I. Word Building 10 %

Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word given in

blanket on the right of each sentence.

1. No one knows where he came from. There is something _______ about his family background.

(mystery)

2. You will find out why people are dissatisfactory and understand the revolution that is ______

France. (threat)

3. The tone of the boss’s voice was so ______ that it silenced everyone. (command) 4. Earth’s forests are _____ at the rate of sixty-four acres per minute. (appear) 5. John and Mary had a _________, but they have made it up now. (understand)

6. The old professor made a number of very _______ suggestions concerning soil conservation

in the area. (construction)

7. His _______ has earned him more friends than enemies. (frank)

8. As the young man was short of money, it was likely that he would apply for the ____ job

advertised in the paper. (danger)

9. Once I had made a considered ______, I no longer dwelt on it. (decide)

10. With such bad weather condition, the search for the missing boat will prove _________.

(hope))

II. Choice 15 %

Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appreciate

one.

11. It was in 1777 ______ Vermont, threatened with invasion, declared itself an independent

commonwealth. A. which B. that C. when D. this 12. ―What did Professor Li say to his students?‖

―He warned them ________ late for the examination.‖ A. don’t be B. not to be C. to be not D. not be

13. It was not until he had arrived home ______ remembered his appointment with his girlfriend. A. he B. that he C. and he D. which he

14. How close parents are to their children ________ a strong influence on the character of the

children. A. have B. having C. has D. to have 15. Only if my safety is guaranteed in writing ________ to join the experiment. A. I am willing B. I will C. am I willing D. do I will

16. No matter how frequently ________ , the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences. A. performing B. performed C. to be performed D. being performed 17. We must have the new ______ of fuel that do not involve the production of carbon dioxide. A. sources B. sections C. origins D. minutes 18. ________ all his homework, he went to bed. A. Doing B. To do C. He had done D. Having done

19. The ________ of waste materials in front of their building constitutes is a serious problem concerning the health of people living there. A. accumulation B. contribution C. motivation D. generation 20. ________ you are a college student, you should have a better sense of responsibility. A. After B. Now that C. When D. As long as

21. The rude manners of the shop assistants create a bad impression ______ potential customers.

A. at B. of C. on D. for

22. Amanda wasn’t feeling well that day but she performed in that play with her _______ ease. A. pleasant B. anxious C. different D. accustomed 23. The loss of the mother is a _____ to the family, who has been the only bread-earner. A. disaster B. damage C. spoil D) destroy 24. ________ in1980, the tower is still the highest construction in the city. A. Being built B. Built C. Having been built D. Having built 25. They took _________ of the opponents’ weakness and won the game. A. measures B. reference C. advantage D. disadvantage 26. The global temperature will reach _____degrees ______ it is impossible for life to survive. A. such… so B. so … as C. so … that D. such … that

27. In this university high-achieving students are ______ as example for other students to follow. A. looked up B. held up C. used up D. taken up

28. In 1958, carbon dioxide ______ only 0.0136 percent of the atmosphere. A. made up B. makes up C. was made up D. is made up

29. In some countries, ____ is called ―equality‖ does not really mean equal rights for all people. A. which B. that C. what D. when

30. The city has enormous ________ for economic development but a lot of investment is needed

to achieve this. A. ability B. potential C. talent D. property 31. This country has to ________ most of its raw materials from abroad. A. employ B. import C. acquire D. export

32. These surveys indicate that many crimes go ________ by the police, mainly because not all

victims report them.

A. to be unrecorded B. unrecording C. unrecorded D. to have been unrecorded

33. The evergreen shrubs struggled to ______ the dust and fumes from a busy main road. A. live B. survive C. serve D. surprise 34. Sometimes she called the police several times a day, ______ them to disperse the dealers. A. begging B. begged C. to beg D. beg 35. Finding a job in such a big company has always been ________ his wildest dreams. A. under B. over C. beyond D. above 36. Next day she ______ the leader of the group, a young man in jeans. A. confronted B. contracted C. connected D. concentrated 37. He is a close friend of mine. We ________ each other by E-mail. A. commit to B. compare with C. communicate with D. compete for 38. ________ we consider and change the system of values in our society will university

professorships become rewarding position. A. When B. Only C. As D. Not until 39. The real trouble ________ their lack of confidence in their abilities. A. counts out B. leans on C. lies in D).leads to

40. They prompted the city and local government to _____ efforts to redevelop abandoned houses. A. step up B. give up C. rise up D. put up

Part II Reading Comprehension 30%

Directions : There are 4 reading passages in this part . Each passage is followed by some

Passage 1

George had stolen some money, but the police had caught him and he had been put in prison. Now his trial was about to begin, and he felt sure that he would be found guilty and sent to prison for a long time.

Then he discovered that an old friend of his was one of the members of the jury at his trial. Of course, he didn’t tell anyone, but he managed to see his friend secretly one day. He said to him, ―Jim, I know that the jury will find me guilty of having stolen the money. I can’t hope to be found

not guilty of taking it – that would be too much to expect. But I should be grateful to you for the rest of my life if you could persuade the other members of the jury to add a strong recommendation for mercy to their statement that they consider me guilty.‖

―Well, George,‖ answered Jim, ―I shall certainly try to do what I can for you as an old friend, but of course I can’t promise anything. The other eleven people on the jury look terribly strong-minded to me.‖

George said that he would quite understand if Jim was not able to do anything for him, and thanked him warmly for agreeing to help.

The trial went on, and at last the time came for the jury to decide whether George was guilty or not. It took them five hours, but in the end they found George guilty, with a strong recommendation for mercy.

Of course, George was very pleased, but he didn’t have a chance to see Jim for some time after the trial. At last, however, Jim visited him in prison, and George thanked him warmly and asked him how he had managed to persuade the other members of the jury to recommend mercy.

―Well, George,‖ Jim answered, ―as I thought, those eleven men were very difficult to persuade, but I managed it in the end by tiring them out. Do you know, those fools had all wanted to find you not guilty!‖

41. According to the passage George wanted his friend Jim _________. A. to help him run away from prison to believe he was not guilty

to make others believe that he was guilty

to make the jury ask for less severe punishment for George 42. Jim could not promise anything because ___________. A. he thought George was guilty B. George’s case was too serious

C. The other members might not listen to his recommendation D. He didn’t want to help George 43. The Jury made a decision________.

A. immediately after hearing Jim’s argument B. after having had a vote

C. shortly after Jim said George was guilty D. only after several hours of heated discussion

44. Why did George feel pleased about the punishment? A. The punishment was less severe than expected. B. He thought he deserved the punishment. C. Jim did what he had promised. D. He would be set free immediately. 45. Who do you think is the biggest fool? A. George. B. Jim.

C. The other members of the jury. D. The policemen who caught Jim.

Passage 2

Immediately I got up and dressed, stuck my violin under my jacket, and went out into the streets to try my luck. I wandered about for an hour, looking for a likely spot, feeling as though I were about to commit a crime. Then I stopped at last under a bridge near the station and decided to have a try.

I felt tense and nervous: One moment I was part of the hurrying crowds, the next I stood apart, my back to the wall, my hat on the pavement(人行道) before me, the violin under my chin.

The first notes I played were loud and raw, then they settled down and began to run more smoothly. To my surprise I was neither arrested nor told to shut up. Indeed, nobody took any notice at all. Then an old man without stopping secretly tossed a penny into my hat, as though getting rid of some guilty evidence.

Other pennies followed, slowly but steadily, dropped by shadows who appeared not to see or hear me. It seemed too easy, like a secret trick.

I worked there for several days, gradually acquiring the truths of the trade by trial and error. It was not a good thing, for instance, to let the hat fill up with money; nor was it wise to empty it completely. Placing a couple of pennies in the hat to start the thing going soon became a regular rule.

46. When he first began to play the violin, he expected ______. A. to get into trouble B. to play better than he did C. people to stop and listen to him D. to be told to move somewhere else

47. The first man who gave him money ______. A. was too busy to stop B. wanted to get rid of him C. dropped the money by mistake D. did not want to attract attention

48. He gradually became confident that day because ______. A. nobody looked at him B. he played the violin very well C. people continued to give him money D. he earned a lot of money

49. On the following days, he ______. A. made a lot of mistakes B. learned how to do the job better C. got better at playing the violin D. did not make so much money

50. He found that the best way of encouraging people to give him money was to ______. A. play in different streets B. leave all the money in the hat C. empty the hat at regular intervals

D. leave a small amount of money in the hat

Passage 3

Laura walked towards the man. ―It is terribly cold,‖ she said.

―Colder than ever,‖ the man said. ―Now tell me what the hell you want.‖ He stared at Laura for a few seconds, and then grinned. ―Maybe you’d like to come inside and warm up.‖

“No. No, I don’t want to come in.”She took a deep breath. ―I just wanted to know if you’re interested in selling your dog.‖

―That worthless mutt?‖ the man pointed to a dog in the yard and laughed for a few seconds, then suddenly stopped. ―I was just joking about the worthless part. He’s a pretty good dog. Yeah, I might be interested.‖

―Well, he’s the kind of dog I'm looking for, and it doesn’t look to me like you’re too fond of him. I mean he’s tied up outside. I don’t see any food or water.‖

―You just wait a minute. I take good care of that dog. The guy I got him from said he was a trained guard dog. Trouble is the stupid thing doesn’t even bark when strangers come around. But then I guess that wouldn’t matter to you. You’re probably just looking for a pet, huh?‖

―Yeah, well here’s your chance to get rid of him. I’ll give you twenty dollars.‖

He snorted (哼着鼻子说). ―You expected me to sell a purebred guard dog for twenty dollars? Fifty dollars. That’s my price. You bring me fifty dollars, honey, and you got yourself a dog.‖ The man smiled. ―Sure you don’t want to come in？‖

Laura shook her head. ―I’ll be back with the money.‖ Breakfast forgotten, she searched for and found a cash machine four blocks away/. I can’t afford this, she thought as she punched the numbers into the machine. The dog will need a vet (兽医) and where am I going to get the money for that? Her fears faded (消退) as she pictured the dog, curled up （卷曲着身子）， not outside on the cold, hard ground, but in front of glowing fireplace. Blue ceramic bowls filled with food and water sat in the corner of the kitchen, and she saw him, head held high. Matching her stride （步伐）heir daily walk.

With the money in her purse she hurried back to the man’s house.

51. Why did Laura walk up to the man?

A. To ask him where she could buy a pet. B. To see if she could buy his dog. C. To give him a morning greeting.

D. To ask him to let her in and warm up.

52. For what purpose had the man bought the dog?

A. To protect his house.

B. To get ride of his loneliness C. To breed pet dog. D. To make money.

53. When Laura left home in the morning, she was most probably going ______. A. to take a walk B. to get her breakfast C. to get some cash D. to buy the man’s dog

54. Judging from the passage, Laura is ______.

A. a very rich lady B. a rather poor girl C. an animal protectionist D. a social worker

55. How come Laura’s worry about money faded? A. The dog will lead a happy life under her good care. B. She will soon get a good job and earn money to pay the vet. C. She will have a guard dog beside her as she takes a walk. D. She’s got the money in her purse to pay for the pet she desired.

Part IV (10 %)(3)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary. make for dwell on working out go down compared to on the rise agree on be different from hesitate be singled out being short of lie in 56. The students in this class have difficulty _________ this complicated math problem.

57. Most American cities are relatively small in terms of population when _______ Chinese cities

like shanghai and Beijing

58. There are indications that high school cheating may be ______

59. The hostess sees the cobra emerge and _______ the bowl of milk on the veranda. 60. Once he realizes that it is his mistake, Jim never _______ to admit and correct it.

61. ______ money and wanting to do something useful, I applied for the teaching post advertised

in a local newspaper.

62. Einstein never could understand why he _______ as something special.

63. Once I had made a considered decision, I no longer _______ it as I had confidence. 64. Social customs ______ what they used to be fifty years ago.

65. When times get better, incidents of theft and cheating tend to _______.

V. Translate the following into Chinese: 20 %

66. Eventually the sea will reach two hundred feet above its present level, and will be splashing

against the windows along the twentieth floors of Manhattan’s skyscrapers.

67. According to a recent poll, 61 percent of American high school students have admitted to

cheating on exams at least once.

68. When she arrived home from work that first night after moving in, she found a bunch of

tough-looking men sitting on her front steps.

69. The school consisted of one class of twenty-four boys, ranging in age from seven to thirteen. 70. Einstein had developed theories that were profound and capable of exciting relatively few

scientists.

71. When anything goes wrong with my car I hastened to my auto-repair man with it.

72. The vast majority of Americans still believe that honesty is an important part of the American

character.

73. There are two sides to every question. If you take one side with decision and act on it with

effect, those who take the other side will of course resent your actions.

74. I believe that a student knows when he has handed in something above his usual standard and

that he waits hungrily for a brief comment in the margin to show him that the teacher is aware of it.

75. You must go into the people’s homes as I have done, looking into their cooking pots and eat

their bread.

Part VI. Translate the following into English (15 %)

76. 就业余爱好而言，珍妮和她的妹妹几乎没有什么共同之处。（as far as …be concerned） 77. 千万别说可能会被人误解的话。(capable of)

78. 巨额投资（investment）使这地区的经济得以迅速发展。 79. 他比任何对手的得分都高得多，证明他不愧是一位胜利者。

80．作者想通过这篇文章向读者传达她对赞扬和批评的看法。(convey)

English Test Paper (5) (Book 2)

I. Word Building 10 %

Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word given in

blanket on the right of each sentence.

1. It is reported that traffic accidents are happening in that city with increasing_______.

(frequent)

2. His last year’s trousers are now outgrown and need ______ a little. (long)

3. Many species of animals which once lived on the earth are no longer in _______ (exist) 4. Some students are caught ______ advance copies of prewritten term papers. (sell)

5. While Jane felt like joining in the ______, she was too shy to open her mouth. (argue)

6. By making on-the-spot ______, the young scientists obtained first-hand information they

needed in their research work. (observe)

7. Look, how _______ your hands are! Go and wash them right now. (dirt) 8. The guests are seated in a ______ dining room. (space)

9. At first Tom thought that with his knowledge, skill and experience, he was bound to find a

______ job. (satisfy)

10. They were seated with a visiting American ______. (nature)

II. Choice 15 %

Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appreciate

one.

11. The group of seven young men rose reluctantly, _____ her with cold, hard eyes. A. staring at B. to stare at C. stared at D. stare at

12. Many parents in the United States _______ a fund for their children’s education before they

are born.

A. set aside B. set off C. set out D. set with 13. He was ill for about a week, _______ has really set him back in his study.

A. that B. when C. which D. while 14. Does the doctor think the elderly lady is ______ to survive the operation?

A. like B. alike C. unlikely D. likely

15. while all the other passengers made for the exit, he alone remained in his seat as if _______to

leave the seat. A. unwell B. unwilling C. he is unwilling D. willing 16. It is difficult for the girl to ________ her father into giving up smoking.

A. persuade B. insist C. consider D. pretend 17. A tiger can’t be tamed _______ caught very young..

A. when B. lest C. unless D. after 18. It is very likely that he will be ________ by the army because of his bad eyesight.

A. rejected B. relied C. retied D. reflected 19. This watch is ______ the one he bought in quality.

A. far better to B. too better than C. too superior to D. far superior to 20. The room smells of stale air. It ______ vacant for a long time.

A. should have been B. might have been C. ought to have been D. must have been 21. ________ hobbies are concerned, Jane and her sister have little in common.

A. As well as B. As far as C. As much as D. as little as 22. At the end that term, the students had their oral test ______ in the classroom.

A. in general B. in term C. in turn D. in form 23. Because of her beautiful voice, she was ______ for special training.

A. singled out B. sent out C. found out D. left out 24. _______ his poor education he was frustrated in his attempt to find a good job.

A. Because B. Since C. Owing to D. In case 25. The doctor advised that Mike _______ in hospital until he was fully recovered.

A. stayed B. was to stay C. be stayed D. stay 26. I was so _______ by their conflicting advice that I did not know how to act.

A. believed B. bewildered C. surprised D. pleased 27. After graduation, you will _______ encounter difficulties in your work.

A. generally B. steadily C. continuously D. inevitably 28. Dick thought that if he wasn’t able to take the machine apart, _______ were that no other

worker in the plant could, either. A. chances B. probabilities C. changes D. challenges 29. You needn’t dwell ________ your mistakes in judgment any more.

A. with B. for C. on D. to 30. The rise in unemployment ______ the government’s plan for economic recovery.

A. frustrated B. converted C. encouraged D. threatened

31. As a teacher, he thinks his business is to stirrup ______ in his students rather than insist on

obedience. A. observation B. curiosity C. judgment D. superiority 32. MY uncle lived in a comfortable house ______ from farm buildings. A. constituted B. acquired C. converted D. covered 33. The sleeping cat lay too near the fire and had its tail slightly ________.

A. burned B. burning C. to be burned D. to burn 34. They launched a campaign to ______ money for a new hospital.

A. rise B. arise C. raise D. arouse

35. Investigation has _____ that retirement tends to cause psychological troubles for some people.

A. revealed B. received C. released D. recovered 36. I _______ that you didn’t want to come to the party, so I didn’t send the invitation.

A. took it granted B. took it for grant C. took for grated D. took it for granted. 37. The two animals are _______ in appearance, but they belong to different species.

A. same B. similar C. like D. common 38. They refuse to ______ on the situation in the Middle East.

A. state B. explain C. comment D. express 39. _______ sending the book to Allan by post, I’m going to take it to him myself.

A. Instead of B. Because of C. In spite of D. in case of

40. Through the article the author wants to ______ to the readers his view on praise and criticism.

A. cover B. convey C. connect D. contact

Part II Reading Comprehension 30%

Directions : There are 4 reading passages in this part . Each passage is followed by some

Passage 1

As all soccer fans know, the greatest teams don't always win. Their fans’ enthusiasm and their own desires sometimes help teams play better than normal. In the 1950 World Cup, for example, most people thought that the team from England was the best in the world. The U.S. team surprised everyone by winning its match. That loss stopped England from winning the Cup. This, of course, did not mean that the U.S. team was the best in the world. The United States lost to Chile in its next game. Then the Chilean team lost to Spain, and Spain finished fourth in the final result. Uruguay won the Cup.

The World Cup is called that because teams from every continent have played in it. However, since the Cup began, all of the winning teams have been from Europe or South America. Teams from Asia or Africa always do well, but they haven't yet won. Mexico played surprisingly well in

the 1970 Cup, which it hosted, but it wasn't among the final four teams. The largest crowd ever to attend a soccer match was at the World Cup final in Rio De Janeiro,

Brazil, on July 16, 1950. 199,854 fans watched Uruguay defeat Brazil by a score of 2-1. The following incidents show how serious some people are about soccer. During the1960s, a player for a team from Derby, England, was fined two dollars for smiling at a referee during a match. In another incident in Greece, a referee feared an angry crowd after a match, so he dressed

himself as a Catholic (天主教的) priest and tried to escape to Athens by ship. The fans found out where he was and threw fruit at him before his ship sailed.

41. The 1970 World Cup was held in ______. A. Britain C. Spain B. Chile D. Mexico

42. Which of the following decides soccer players’ performance according to the writer? A. their skill C. their mental state B. their fans’ enthusiasm D. all of the above 43. It seems that the result of the 1950 World Cup was ______. A. just what had been expected

B. quite different from what had been expected C. due to fans’ enthusiasm D. very normal

44. In the end, the referee ______. A. turned out to be a Catholic priest B. was attacked by fans with fruit C. escaped to Athens by ship

D. was caught by the fans in Athens

45. What is the attitude of the writer toward Asian or African teams?

A. contemptuous (轻蔑的) C. affirmative (肯定的) B. negative D. pessimistic

Passage 2

The basic flag of the United States is one of the world’ oldest national flags. Only the flags of Austria, Denmark, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland are older. During the discovery and settlement of what is now the United States, the flags of various European nations were flown over the land, as symbols of possession. Later, the colonial and Revolutionary War periods, flags representing famous persons, places, and events were flown in the American colonies. The first official flag of the United States was created by Congress on June 14, 1777. It consisted of 13 alternate red and white stripes and 13 white stars in the field of blue, representing the 13 colonies that had declared their independence in 1776. Congress adopted a new flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes in 1795, to give representation to the two new states admitted into the Union, Vermont and Kentucky. By 1817, there were 20 states in the Union, and it became apparent that adding on stripe for each new state would destroy the shape of the flag. As a result, congress in 1818 restored the original design of 13 stripes and provided that each state was to be represented by one star. In 1912 President William H. Taft made the first official provision for the arrangement of the stars. He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each. Previously the arrangement of the stars had been left to the flag-maker’s fancy. The evolution of the Stars and Stripes reflects the growth of the United States. After the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959, the flag was officially changed for the 26th time since its creation.

There are many government flags flown in the United States in addition to the national flag. Among them are the president’s and vice-president’s flags and those of the federal departments and some federal agencies. Each state in the Union has an official flag. The United States Navy uses special flags for signaling.

46. The basic flag of the United States is _______. A. the oldest national flag in the world B. one of the national flag in the world C. the most beautiful flag in the West D. as old as the basic flags of some European nations

47. The first official flag of the United States was adopted ________. A. before the Independent War B. right after the Independent War C. when independence was declared in 1776 D. during the War of Independence which ended in 1783

48. The 13 red and white stripes and 13 white stars represent ________. A. 13 independent states B. the colonies that declared independence in 1776 C. the United States congress D. 13 famous fighters in the American colonies

49. The original design of 13 stripes restored in 1818 because ________. A. too many stripes would destroy the shape of the flag B. Congress insisted 13 is the best number C. that was a decision made by President Taft D. the American people suggested it 50. Which of the following is true?

A. All federal departments and agencies have flags of their own. B. The newly admitted state of Hawaii does not have an official flag.

C. No other flags than the national flag and the president’s flag are flown in the United

States.

D. the United States has a number of government flags.

Passage 3

There is, perhaps, no other sport in the world quite so exciting as skiing. For viewers, it is a scene of unrivalled（无对手的）beauty. For skiers, it is a vivid personal experience, a thrilling（激动）test of mind, muscle, and nerves. And more and more, Americans are discovering this thrill for themselves. Not too long ago, skiing had virtually no part in the American sports scene. If it were thought of at all, it was purely as a European sport. Then came the 1932 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. Americans got their first good look at skiing and made for the hills. Today ski trains make regular runs from our cities to the great, white outdoors. Lodges（小屋）and cabins dot the mountain sides offering skiers the warmth of their firesides.

In addition to joy and excitement, skiing offers other attractions. It is a comparatively inexpensive sport, and, for the young, the art of skiing is often mastered in a very short time.

The special thrill of skiing is well described by Buddy Werner, ―It’s all up to you,‖ he says,

―No teammates can help. You’re alone. It’s you against the snow, the mountains, yourself. You’re a fighter.‖

41. Skiing _______.

A. has always been popular in the United States

B. has only recently become a popular American sport C. can never become popular in the USA.

D. has only recently become popular in Europe

42. In 1932, when the Winter Olympics were held at Lake Placid, _______. A. Americans became enthusiastic about the sport B. Americans saw skiing for the first time C. America did not enter the competition D. America finished in last place

43. By the expression ―made for the hills‖, the author means that _______. A. Americans took up skiing

B. Americans were afraid of skiing

C. skiing became popular only in the woods

D. the only place Americans could ski was in the mountains at Lake Placid 44. Young people like skiing because _______. A. it takes a long time to learn B. it is extremely dangerous

C. the skill can be mastered in a short time D. skiers never get injured

45. According to the Buddy Werner, the special excitement of skiing lies in the fact that it ______. A. is a team sport

B. teaches one to get along well in a group C. makes good soldiers

D. puts the skier alone against the elements

Part IV (10 %)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary. encounter admit to reinforce drawing to a close talk back live with grow tired point out pick out convey bring back operate on

56. As a doctor, he ________ the emergency situations at almost every night. 57. As the meeting _______, the chairman is busy preparing his close speech. 58. I’d never let a child of mine ______ to me like that.

59. The children will _________of playing the same game all day long.

60. The young surgeon _______ making errors in judgment on more than one occasion. 61. You can _______ the camera you like best and I’ll buy it for your birthday.

62. Through the article the writer wants to ________ the readers his view on praise and criticism. 63. I don’t enjoy hot weather in summer, but we have to ______ it don’t we? 64. The doctor was ________ the injured man, removing his damaged lung.

65. I _________ to him that the incorrectly looped string had thrown the toy off balance.

V. Translate the following into Chinese: 20 %

66. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into their own tissue, which serve as the basic food supply for all animal life.

67. His first impulse is to jump back and warn the others, but he knows the commotion would

frighten the snake into striking.

68. Neither believe nor reject anything because any other person has rejected or believed it.

69. While I was waiting to enter university, I saw advertised in a local newspaper a teaching post

at a school of London about ten miles from where I lived.

70. Einstein never understood why he received much attention and why he was singled out as

something special.

71. There is no surgical patient you cannot treat competently, treat just as well as or better than

any other surgeon --- then, you are indeed a surgeon.

72. Colleges and universities across the nation have decided to do more than talk about the rise in

student cheating on tests.

73. While most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism, we are

somehow reluctant to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise.

74. Behavioral scientists have done countless experiments to prove that any human being tends to

report an act which has been immediately followed by a pleasant result.

75. Its numerical evaluation is determined by a small subsection of that society which has

managed to foist on the rest of us as an arbiter of such matters.

Part VI. Translate the following into English (15 %)

76. 由于缺乏资金，我们厂正在设法吸引外资。（foreign capital） 77. 医疗队并没有一味地抱怨（complain）当地医院较差的工作条件。 78. 我们燃烧的燃料越多,大气中的二氧化碳的含量就越高. (carbon dioxide) 79. 当所有的乘客都向门口走去时，他却独自留在座位上，好象不愿意离开这架飞机似的。

(make for)

80. 我们产品质量的提高在很大程度上是由于设备有所改进。（owe much to）

Key to Test 1

Part I 1. unlock 2. threatened 3. experienced 4. enlarged 5. pleasure 6. disappear 7. honesty 8. distance 9. darkness 10. unnoticed Par t II

11. CCACD 16. BCDDD 21. CADBC 26. ACABD 31. BABBA 36. CCCAD Part III

41. BADBC 46. BAABC 51. DCBCD Part IV

56. give off 57. went out of her way 58. cutting down 59. ran into 60. proceeded 61. open up 62. work out 63. alert to 64. a case in point 65. set back Part V

(见课文参考书翻译部分) Part VI

76. It is evident that the education of the young is vital to the future of China.

77. As long as you keep trying, you will solve the complicated problem sooner or later. 78. I really don’t see why our English teacher should single out our monitor for praise. 79. There are indications that something has gone wrong with his plan.

80. By making on-the-spot observations, the young scientists obtained first-hang information they needed in their research work.

Key to Test 2

Part I

1. pollution 2. concluded 3. performance 4. slightly 5. healthy 6. amusing 7. overwork 8. Cruelty 9. replace 10. survival Part II

11. CADDD 16. ACCAA 21. BCDAA 26. ABCBD 31. BACAA 36. BCABD Part III

41. BDDCD 46. BABDA 51. DCBCA Part IV

56. quite a few 57. outgrow 58. prepare for 59. taken apart 60. in turn 61. at ease 62. end up 63. tends 64. broke out 65. felt like Part V

(见课文参考书翻译部分) Part VI

76. There is distinct evidence of the connection between heavy pressure of work and some

disorders of the body.

77. What do you think the likeliest time to find him at home?

78. Quite a few students in our class were criticized by the teacher for failing to hand in their

exercises on time.

79. The exhibition is very popular and is attracting a steady stream of visitors.

80. You needn’t dwell on your mistakes in judgment any more. What’s important is to try your best to avoid repeating them.

Key to Test 3

Part I

1. freedom 2. informed 3. importance 4. Technological 5. broaden 6. mistrusts 7. practical 8. colorless 9. entitle 10. unfold Part II

11. CABDA 16. CDBDA 21. DCCAB 26. DCDAB 31. BAACC 36. DCBCA Part III

41. DACDB 46. DDACA 51. CADBA Pat IV

56. fro granted 57. fishing out 58. make comment 59. appreciate 60. shrug off 61. join in 62. acted on 63. came to terms with 64. are capable 65. handle Part V

(见课文参考书翻译部分) Part VI

76. Under the leadership of the local government, the villagers rose to the to the serious food crisis caused by the flood.

77. Do you think bus drivers should be fully responsible for the passengers’ safety?

78. There are indications that quite a few factories are faced with a very difficult situation.

79. Apparently, finding alternative energy sources is essential to the steady development of our economy.

80. We often find it much more difficult to apply a rule than to know it.

Key to Test 4

Part I

1. mysterious 2. threatening 3. commanding 4. disappearing 5. misunderstanding 6. constructive 7. frankness 8. dangerous 9. decision 10. hopeless Part II

11. BBBCC 16. BADAB 21. CDABC 26. DBACB 31. BCBAC 36. ACDCA Part III

41. DCDAB 46. ADCBD 51. ABBAB Part IV

56. working out 57. compared to 58. on the rise 59. make for 60. hesitates 61. Being short of 62. was singled out 63. dwell on 64. are different 65. go down Part V

(见课文参考书翻译部分) Part VI

76. As far as hobbies are concerned, Jane and her sister have little in common. 77. Be sure not to say anything capable of being misunderstood..

78. Vast amounts of investment have enabled the economy of this area to grow rapidly. 79. He scored far more points than his rivals and proved himself a worthy winner.

80. Through the article, the author wants to convey the readers her views on praise and

criticism.

Key to Test 5

Part I

1. frequency 2. enlarging 3. excitement 4. selling 5. argument 6. observation 7. dirty 8. spacious 9. satisfactory 10. naturalist Part II

11. AACDB 16. ACADD 21. BCACD 26. BDACA 31. BCACA 36. DDCAB Part III

41. DDBCC 46. DABAD 51. BAACC Part IV

56. encounters 57. drawing to a close 58. talk back 59. grow tired 60. admitted to 61. pick out 62. convey 63. live wit 64. operating on 65. pointed out Part V

(见课文参考书翻译部分) Part VI

76. Being short of fund, our factory are trying to attract foreign capital.

77. The medical team did more than complain about the poor working conditions in the local hospital.

78. The more fuel we are burning, the more carbon dioxide there would be in the atmosphere. 79. While all the other passengers made for the exit, he alone remained in his seat, as if unwilling to leave the plane.

80. the steady rise in the quality of our products owes mush to the improvement of our equipment.

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