1、大學(xué)英語考試試題(A)閉卷 適用專業(yè)年級(jí)：10、09級(jí)各專業(yè)學(xué)生姓名 學(xué)號(hào) 專業(yè) 班級(jí) Part II Reading Comprehension (20%)Passage 1 The typical conversation between Americans takes a form that can be called repartee. No one speaks for very long. Speakers take turns frequently, often after only a few sentences have been spoken. “Watching a co

2、nversation between two Americans is like watching a table tennis game,” a British observer said. “Your head goes back and forth and back and forth so fast it almost makes your neck hurt.”Americans tend to be impatient with people who take long turns. Such people are said to “talk too much.” Many Ame

3、ricans have difficulty paying attention to someone who speaks more than a few sentences at a time, as Nigerians, Arabs, and some others do. Americans admire conciseness, or what they call “getting to the point.”Americans engage in little ritual interaction (禮儀式的交流). Only a few ritual greetings are c

4、ommon: “How are you?” “Im fine, thank you,” “Nice to meet you,” and “Hope to see you again.” These things are said in certain situations Americans learn to recognize, and, like any ritual greetings, are concerned more with form than with substance. That is, the questions are supposed to be asked and

5、 the statements are supposed to be made in particular situations, no matter what the people involved are feeling or what they really have in mind. In many Americans opinions, people who rely heavily on ritual greetings are “too shy” or “too polite,” unwilling to reveal their true natures and ideas.A

6、mericans are generally impatient with long ritual greetings about family members healthcommon among Latin Americansconsidering them a waste of time.26. During a typical conversation between Americans, people try to be _.a. polite b. interestedc. concise d. friendly27. By comparing a conversation bet

7、ween two Americans to a table tennis game, the British observer means that _. a. Americans like to take short turns in a conversation b. Americans enjoy talking as well as watching a table tennis game c. Americans get excited easily d. Americans talk with great expression28. Americans _ when they ta

8、lk with Arabs.a. may lose their patience b. have to listen very carefully c. talk too much d. never use English29. In the United States, ritual greetings _. a. are very common in peoples conversations b. are suitable in all situations c. help to lead to a serious conversation d. have little substanc

9、e30. According to this passage, Americans have a low opinion of people who _. a. do not talk much b. do not pay attention to the speaker c. like to ask about other peoples health d. bring too many ritual greetings into a conversationPassage 2 Ask most American children what they want to be when they

10、 grow up, and they probably will say “doctor” or “l(fā)awyer.” Though our culture, our economy, indeed our very security are heavily dependent on science and engineering, only 12 percent of American high school students graduate with the prerequisites(必要條件) for a career in science or engineering. Worse

11、yet, only 6 percent of minority children are said to be so prepared. Dont be too surprised. If you ask further why the majority of the high school students would choose a career in medicine or law, the answers will be straight out of some popular TV shows.“Doctors help people. They save lives.” “Law

12、yers beat the bad guys.” Most students would say.Now, how about science or engineering as a career choice? The answers will be just as predictable: “Get real! Who wants to be a geek? They all are nerds. Besides, I hate math.”In our media, scientists and engineers typically are portrayed as introvert

13、ed(內(nèi)向的) and humorless. They always wear white lab coats, with a collection of pencils in their pocket protectors. They wear glasses with black plastic frames.If more students are to choose technical careers, they must have a better view presented to them.They need to be told, for instance, that the

14、invention of lifesaving equipment saves lives just as surely as the application of it in the hospital.It also might help if someone emphasized to students that the lawyer who saved the defendant(被告) by introducing the DNA evidence would have seen him hanged had it not been for the scientists who dis

15、covered DNA.Whatever we do, until students stop thinking of the term “engineer” as a synonym for “geek,” it is impossible to expect our children to change their views towards scientists and engineers.31. What is the problem with most American children when they choose their careers? a. They have a v

16、ery low opinion of science and engineering. b. They are too anxious to succeed in different fields. c. They are not sure what career suits them best. d. They do not have enough confidence in themselves.32. Which of the following has influenced American students greatly in their choice of their caree

17、rs? a. Parents opinions. b. TV shows and various publications. c. Great discoveries made by doctors and lawyers. d. Culture and economy.33. In the passage, the writer criticizes the media for _. a. depicting scientists and engineers as nerds and geeks b. creating too much violence in the society c.

18、failing to report the great achievements made by scientists d. using words like “nerd” and “geek” inappropriately34. In order to change the students view towards scientists and engineers, the writer suggests that _. a. teachers reconsider their way of teaching mathematics b. students be told about t

19、he wonders of science and engineering c. scientists and engineers change their images a little bit d. the media stop praising doctors and lawyers excessively35. Judging from what is said in the passage, the writer obviously believes that _. a. scientists and engineers are more important than doctors

20、 and lawyers b. science and engineering have been dangerously ignored c. American children are hopeless d. there are too many scientists and engineers nowadaysPassage 3 Reaching new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg Water, which is harvested from icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland,

21、 Canada.Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switzerland, where bottled water is consumed daily. Even then, he kept a water journal, noting the brands he liked

22、best. “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water,” He says.But is plain tap water all that bad? Not at all. In fact, New Yorks municipal water for more than a century was called the champagne of tap water and until recently considered among the best in the world in terms of both

23、 taste and purity. Similarly, a magazine in England found that tap water from the Thames River tasted better than several leading brands of bottled water that were 400 times more expensive.Nevertheless, soft-drink companies view bottled water as the next battle-ground for market sharethis despite th

24、e fact that over 25 percent of bottled water comes from tap water: PepsiCos Aquafina and Coca-Colas Dasani are both purified tap water rather than spring water.As diners thirst for leading brands, bottlers and restaurateurs salivate (垂涎) over the profits. A restaurants typical mark-up on wine is 100

25、 to 150 percent, whereas on bottled water its often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper than wine, and many of the fancier brands arent available in stores, most diners dont notice or care.As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pressure to sell bottled water. According to a

26、n article in The Street Journal, some of the more shameless tactics include placing attractive bottles on the table for a visual sell, listing brands on the menu without prices, and pouring bottled water without even asking the diners if they want it.Regardless of how its sold, the popularity of bot

27、tled water taps into our desire for better health, our wish to appear cultivated, and even a longing for lost purity.36.What do we know about Iceberg Water from the passage?a. It is a kind of iced water.b. It is just plain tap water.c. It is a kind of bottled water.d. It is a kind of mineral water.（

28、C）37.By saying “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water” (Para. 2), von Wiesenberger wants to convey the message that _.a. plain tap water is certainly unfit for drinkingb. bottled water is clearly superior to tap waterc. bottled water often appeals more to dogs tasted. dogs c

29、an usually detect a fine difference in taste（B）38.The “fancier brands” (Para. 5) refers to _.a. tap water from the Thames Riverb. famous wines not sold in ordinary storesc. PepsiCos Aquafina and Coca-Colas Dasanid. expensive bottled water with impressive names（D）39.Why are some restaurants turning u

30、p the pressure to sell bottled water?a. Bottled water brings in huge profits.b. Competition from the wine industry is intense.c. Most diners find bottled water affordable.d. Bottled water satisfied diners desire to fashionable.（A）40.According to passage, why is bottled water so popular?a. It is much

31、 cheaper than wine.b. It is considered healthier.c. It appeals to more cultivated people.d. It is more widely promoted in the market.（B）Passage 4As we have seen, the focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease to preventing diseaseespecially in terms of changing our ma

32、ny unhealthy behaviors, such as poor eating habits, smoking, and failure to exercise. The line of thought involved in this shift can be pursued further. Imagine a person who is about the right weight, but does not eat very nutritious (有營養(yǎng)的) foods, who feels OK but exercises only occasionally, who go

33、es to work every day, but is not an outstanding worker, who drinks a few beers at home most nights but does not drive while drunk, and who has no chest pains or abnormal blood counts, but sleeps a lot and often feels tired. This person is not ill. He may not even be at risk for any particular diseas

34、e. But we can imagine that this person could be a lot healthier.The field of medicine has not traditionally distinguished between someone who is merely “not ill” and someone who is in excellent health and pays attention to the bodys special needs. Both types have simply been called “well.” In recent

35、 years, however, some health specialists have begun to apply the terms “well” and “wellness” only to those who are actively striving to maintain and improve their health. People who are well are concerned with nutrition and exercise, and they make a point of monitoring their bodys condition. Most im

36、portant, perhaps, people who are well take active responsibility for all matters related to their health. Even people who have a physical disease or handicap (缺陷) may be “well,” in this new sense, if they make an effort to maintain the best possible health they can in the face of their physical limi

37、tations. “Wellness” may perhaps best be viewed not as a state that people can achieve, but as an ideal that people can strive for. People who are well are likely to be better able to resist disease and to fight disease when it strikes. And by focusing attention on healthy ways of living, the concept

38、 of wellness can have a beneficial impact on the ways in which people face the challenges of daily life.41.Today medical care is placing more stress on _.a. keeping people in a healthy physical conditionb. monitoring patients body functionsc. removing peoples bad living habitsd. ensuring peoples psy

39、chological well-being（C）42.In the first paragraph, people are reminded that _.a. good health is more than not being illb. drinking, even if not to excess, could be harmfulc. regular health checks are essential to keeping fitd. prevention is more difficult than cure（B）43.Traditionally, a person is co

40、nsidered “well” if he _.a. does not have any unhealthy living habitsb. does not have any physical handicapsc. is able to handle his daily routinesd. is free from any kind of disease（D）44.According to the author, the true meaning of “wellness” is for people _.a. to best satisfy their bodys special ne

41、edsb. to strive to maintain the best possible healthc. to meet the strictest standards of bodily healthd. to keep a proper balance between work and leisure（B）45.According to what the author advocates, which of the following groups of people would be considered healthy?a. People who have strong muscl

42、es as well as slim figures.b. People who are not presently experiencing any symptoms of disease.c. People who try to maintain the best possible, regardless of their limitations.d. People who can recover from illness even without seeking medical care.（C）Part Vocabulary (15%)Directions: Each of the fo

43、llowing sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then, mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. As the Chinese saying goes, a timely snow_ a good harvest.a. indicates b. reflects c. shows d. promises47. The _ of

44、our professors added much honor to our New Years Party. a. present b. absence c. absent d. presence48. Whenever I take on a difficult task, I say to myself, “Nothing _, nothing gain.”a. adventured b. advantaged c. ventured d. advanced49. John Dewey believed that education should be a preparation for

45、 life, that a person learns by doing, and that teaching must _ the curiosity and creativity of children.a. stimulate b. accelerate c. accumulate d. create50. If you need further qualifications（條件） for the job, check out how and where you can _ them. a. inquire b. acquire c. seek d. secure51. He is k

46、een to _ relations with this company because of its good reputation. a. train b. cultivate c. further d. donate52. In my opinion, high-IQ students are usually intellectually curious and very good at making use of their time to the fullest _. a. intent b. extent c. intend d. extend53. These young peo

47、ple were so _ about things in the U. S. that they thought blacks and whites had always had equal educational opportunities there. a. innocent b. intelligent c. ignorant d. confident54. While Mr. Johnson was away on vacation, a lot of letters _ on his desk.a. accelerated b. accessed c. accustomed d.

48、accumulated55.Traditional as he is in his way of life, the elderly professor is more _ than most of his students in accepting new ideas.a. liberate b. literal c. liberal d. literate56.Short-term memories are those which are _ only for a few minutes.a. retained b. gained c. obtained d. acquired57.He

49、earns $ 200 a week and has little money for anything except the _ of life.a. necessaries b. accessories c. vitals d. essentials58.I dont think we can solve the problem this way. We should try a different _.a. matter b. reproach c. approach d. manner59. There are too many _ here for me to concentrate

50、 on my term paper.a. distractions b. dimensions c. destructions d. directions60. It was not a serious accident; the car needs only some _ repairs.a. major b. secondary c. minor d. primary Part .Cloze (15%)Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way go about pur

51、chasing an article or a service can actually save you money or can add to the cost.Take the simple example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think you are making the 71 buy if you choose one 72 look you like and which is also the cheapest 73 price. But when you get it home you

52、 may find that it 74 twice as long as a more expensive 75 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 76 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you 77 when you go out shopping? If you 78 your home, your car or any valuable 79 in

53、 excellent condition, youll be saving money in the long 80. Before you buy a new 81 , talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 82 .Before you buy an expensive 83 , or a service, do check the price and 84 is on offer. If possible, choose 85 three

54、 items or three estimates.71. a. proper b. best c. reasonable d. most72. a. its b. which c. whose d. what73. a. for b. with c. in d. on74. a. spends b. takes c. lasts d. consumes75. a. mode b. copy c. sample d. model76. a. cause b. make c. leave d. prove77. a. adopt b. lay c. stick d. adapt78. a. reserve b.