全新版大学英语学习大厅综合教程第六单元D卷.doc

全新版第二版综合B3U6-DPart I Listening Comprehension ( 14 minutes ) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear ten statements. Numbers 1 to 6 are based on Text A while the rest are based on Text B. Each statement will be read ONLY ONCE. Listen carefully and decide whether each statement is true or false.1.A) T B) F Script: It was the last real leaf that was left on the vine, regardless of the beating rain and fierce wind during the night.正确答案： B2.A) T B) F Script: Johnsy was always expecting that her own death would come when the last leaf fell.正确答案： A3.A) T B) F Script: Johnsy was told that Old Behrman was going to die of pneumonia soon in the hospital.正确答案： B4.A) T B) F Script: Old Behrman finished his masterpiece by painting a few ivy leaves on the wall during that rainy and windy night.正确答案： B5.A) T B) F Script: Old Behrman was nearly sixty and drank gin to excess.正确答案： B6.A) T B) F Script: Johnsy was finally out of danger.正确答案： A7.A) T B) F Script: From a worn letter found in the old mans pocket, a nurse learned that his son was a Marine stationed in South Carolina.正确答案： B8.A) T B) F Script: When the young man came to the bedside of the dying man, he suddenly regained consciousness.正确答案： B9.A) T B) F Script: All through the long night, the Marine felt so tired that he took a rest now and then.正确答案： B10.A) T B) F Script: It turned out that the old man was just a stranger to the young Marine, who still offered what the dying man needed.正确答案： ASection B Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might (11)_ from one country to another, people from all (12)_ not only enjoy friends but also need them.Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from (13)_ disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of (14)_ . The negative consequences of loneliness have also been (15)_ among the elderly. The death of a (16)_ often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and (17)_ and if they are able to (18)_ , they are more likely to recover from their grief.“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect (19)_ of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The (20)_ of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.Script: Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but also need them.Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief.“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.正确答案： vary正确答案： cultures正确答案： psychological正确答案： belonging正确答案： observed正确答案： spouse正确答案： relatives正确答案： articulate their feelings正确答案： and moral support正确答案： degree or intensityPart II Reading Comprehension ( 25 minutes ) Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with several blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Old Behrman was a painter who lived on the ground floor beneath them. He was past sixty and had a long white beard curling down over his chest. Despite looking the part, Behrman was a 21 in art. For forty years he had been always about to paint a masterpiece, but had never yet begun it. He earned a little by 22 as a model to those young artists who could not pay the price of a 23 . He drank gin to excess, and still talked of his coming masterpiece. For the rest he was a fierce little old man, who mocked terribly at softness in any one, and who 24 himself as guard dog to the two young artists in the studio 25 .Sue found Behrman smelling 26 of gin in his dimly lighted studio below. In one corner was a blank canvas on an easel that had been waiting there for twenty-five years to 27 the first line of the masterpiece. She told him of Johnsys fancy, and how she 28 she would, indeed, light and fragile as a leaf herself, float away, when her slight hold upon the world grew 29 . Old Behrman, with his red eyes plainly streaming, shouted his 30 for such foolish imaginings.A) variousB) regardedC) discoveringD) aboveE) professionalF) geniusG) weakerH) failureI) fearedJ) frequentlyK) servingL) receiveM) learnedN) stronglyO) contempt21._正确答案： H22._正确答案： K23._正确答案： E24._正确答案： B25._正确答案： D26._正确答案： N27._正确答案： L28._正确答案： I29._正确答案： G30._正确答案： OSection B Directions: There are several passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice.Passage OneQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.It is the last day of the school year and I stand empty-handed with no gift to give you.It isnt that I havent tried to think of something meaningful and special quite to the contrary. For months, I have combed catalogs, browsed speciality shops and department stores, and even searched the Internet only to realize that nothing could measure up to the feelings of a mothers grateful heart and a teachers loving dedication.How I wish a colorful bundle of fresh wildflowers could reflect the beauty of your way with children the constant patience and nurturing, the gentle encouragement. Jewelry would surely be nice, but what can I afford that would not soon tarnish and grow quickly out of style? You deserve the gems of royalty for your determination and creativity, your devotion and talent. During the past year, I have given you many small gifts, mostly intangible ones.At the moment the first school bell rang last August, I placed in you my trust, believing you would teach my child and reserve respect for me as a parent. I added to that my constant and devoted prayers that you would be objective and fair to set limitations while offering my child a chance to learn self-control and to soar a bit in the process. I sincerely petitioned that your classroom would be a safe shelter for my child to grow and learn, which is a perfect mixture of self-discipline and controlled instruction. I prayed for your health and your happiness, and your ability to be supplied with the tools necessary to complete your task as teacher and educator. I offered you my time as often as I could, and my support for your cause. Occasionally, I even offered you a challenge when I spoke my mind, sometimes standing firm, sometimes giving up with a renewed assurance or a “wait and see” attitude!I wish with all my heart I could put a delicate ribbon on a wrapped package and give you a “something” to express my appreciation and affection, but I have nothing to give you that would surpass the most precious gift I have ever had to offer and which you already so pleasantly accepted months ago the one you have held close to your heart, laughed with and probably cried with, applauded and scolded, encouraged and molded my child!And today, as my child returns to my side for the summer, the gift I humbly give to you is found deep within my heart I give to you my thanks.31.On the last day of the school year, the author has no gift to give the teacher because _.A) she has no time to think of something meaningful and special B) she cannot find something that can properly express her feelings C) there is nowhere to buy a colorful bundle of fresh wildflowers D) she doesnt know how to measure her feelings to the teacher 正确答案： B32.The author doesnt choose the jewelry as a gift for the teacher, because _.A) no jewelry can convey her appreciation B) all the jewelry is easy to get out of date C) fine jewelry is too expensive for her D) its so hard to find the gems of royalty 正确答案： C33.In the third paragraph, the word “intangible” must probably means _.A) small B) valuable C) valueless D) non-material 正确答案： D34.According to the author, the best gift for the teacher is _.A) her child B) her jewelry C) her prayer D) her support 正确答案： A35.The author writes the passage with an _ tone.A) argumentative B) encouraging C) appreciative D) apologetic 正确答案： CPassage TwoQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.I am an impatient man, so you may understand how I might respond to a roadblock. It happened in a mountain road to California. A young man stopped me at a barricade to tell me there would be a half-hour delay. In the next five minutes, I nervously put my hands on the file cases, records and so on. Cars were lining up behind me, and drivers began getting out of them. So did I. Its a beautiful morning, an elderly man joined me at the roadside. I looked around strings of mist through the mountain tracing silver lines against the sky. There was a clean snap of autumn in the air.Later small groups of motorists had gathered along the roadside up the line. Someone took pictures. The delay became an event. It was that way during the last flood in my neighborhood, when the road was cut and power gone. People came out of their houses to talk. Others shared wine by lantern light and cooked over fireplaces.What does it take to get us talking? What does it take to bring us together, grabbing at the small alliances that form when the wind howls or when the traffic stops? We have so little time for one other.I hear d a voice coming over the barricade attendants walkie-talkie OK he said the roads clear. I glanced at my watch, fifty-five minutes has passed. I couldnt believe I had remained still that long without going mad.36.How did the author respond to the roadblock?A) He was glad for he had a chance to chat with others. B) He was worried about his work. C) He felt impatient because he had to wait for half an hour. D) He felt nervous since he had never met it before. 正确答案： C37.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A) The author was delayed in a mountain road to California. B) The drivers were lining up behind me. C) The view of autumn is quite enjoyable. D) The author had compared this event to what happed in his neighborhood when the electricity was stopped. 正确答案： B38.How long did it take to clear the roadblock?A) Five minutes. B) Half an hour. C) Fifty-five minutes. D) An hour. 正确答案： D39.The author implies in the passage that _.A) people need time to communicate with each other B) sometimes the bad thing can turn into a good thing C) patience is a good virtue D) its good chatting with the others when you are in trouble 正确答案： A40.According to this passage, what happened in the authors neighborhood?A) People held a party to celebrate the flood. B) The electricity was cut off due to the flood. C) People gathered together to share wine in flood season. D) It was a custom to get out to cook over fire. 正确答案： BPart III Vocabulary and Structure ( 11 minutes ) Directions: There are a number of incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.41.Police dispersed the crowds with teargas, and tanks were _ in the city.A) stationed B) stationing C) station D) stations 正确答案： A42.In this paper I will give a broad _ of the research we have been doing.A) outlay B) outlook C) outline D) outlet 正确答案： C43.She _ to touch the surface, aware of a chill that seemed to have settled around her.A) reached down B) reached over C) reached through D) reached out 正确答案： D44.She said _, so I couldnt catch what she actually said.A) in whisper B) to whisper C) in a whisper D) to a whisper 正确答案： C45.As students enter the university, they feel they are turned _ with parents far away.A) free B) unfixed C) lost D) loose 正确答案： D46.The driving instructor told me to _ at the post office.A) pull over B) pull off C) pull up D) pull down 正确答案： C47.Prior _ his arrival, she has arranged everything for him.A) at B) for C) to D) over 正确答案： C48.The husband was _ of the constant conflicts between his two sons.A) tiring B) dreary C) weary D) annoying 正确答案： C49._ wind prevented the race from taking place.A) Fierce B) Blunt C) Inevitable D) Scarce 正确答案： A50.She is _ a job as secretary. However, without experience, her chances of getting it are slim.A) settling down B) touching on C) getting to D) applying for 正确答案： D51.E.B. meditated how he could _ this young maiden for many a favour which she had done him.A) pledge B) repay C) sprinkle D) appreciate 正确答案： B52.The memory of his grandpa will not be _ by time.A) crippled B) subtracted C) diminished D) transited 正确答案： C53.It is discouraging that the recent change seems to be _ the times.A) in tune with B) out of tune C) call the tune D) tuned to 正确