浙大远程教育英语2在线作业6.docx

1.Many people said that it was not a very serious film, but it was good _. A control B entertainment C discussion D fortune2._, the less time you have to see them. A The more people you know B More you know people C The more you know people D More people you know3.He is no better at English _ I am. A as B so C than D lest4.After he had been in prison Peter was _ the black sheep of the family. A taken in B lifted off C regarded as D marveled at 5.Write clearly _ everybody can understand you correctly. A because B since C in that D so that6.Kelly loved her husband _ he drank too much. A despite that B in spite of C for fear that D now that7.Studies in the US show girls are _ better on spoken tasks than boys. A ordinarily B slightly C supply D fashionably8.The reason for all the changes being made _ to us yet. A has not explained B do not explain C has not been explained D were not explained9._ Napoleon once said, attack is the best method of defense. A As B If C Though D So10.The _ is to make people aware of the brand value. A trust B aim C supply D chance11.He should be _ for the fire that destroyed the house. A respectful B scared C accused D responsible 12.She didnt go shopping last night becuase she _ her father. A need to look after B had to look after C should have looked after D would have to look after13._ these experiments are interesting and useful, it is important to remember that they may not always tell us much. A When B While C Unless D Until14.Many people thought of the war as a / an _ one. A curious B forgetful C lonely D aggressive15.The president as well as a number of professors _ asked to attend the party. A was B were C be D being16. - Unbelievable! I have failed the driving test again!- _ This is not the end of the world. . A Good luck. B Go ahead. C Cheer up. D No problem.17. - Why dont you have a try?- Im afraid I cant do it.- _. A I dont believe. B Good luck! C You know yourself well. D Come on! You can do that18. - You look really cool today!- _ A Thank you. B I am not cool. C No, just so so. D Are you kidding!19. - Id be interested to know your thoughts on online shopping.- _ A I am interested, too. B What is your question? C I think it is convenient. D Thank you for your interest 20. - Whats your point of view on cloning (克隆)?- _ A No way. B I am against it. C No point. D Thats none of your business.21.There were once three sons of a wealthy businessman. _1_ they met, the two eldest, who were twins, _2_ to quarrel about which of them should be his fathers heir (继承人). The youngest, who was not _3_ ambitious (野心勃勃的), took no part in their argument. As soon as they left home, the father arranged for an adequate income to be provided for _4_ of them, but insisted that apart from this they were to be financially self-supporting. The _5_ twin, who had the advantage of good looks and s striking personality, decided that he would take up the stage _6_ a career. He _7_ a small repertory (保留剧目轮演) company, acted in minor parts, was always unpunctual (不准时) rehearsals and was accordingly _8_ with his fellow actors. He earned little and so had to live mainly on his allowance. He occasionally thought of _9_ his profession, but always put off _10_ a decision, and he became increasingly bored and disillusioned. 1.A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Whereever D. However 2.A. used B. are used C. using D. are using 3.A. at least B. at most C. in the least D. in the most 4.A. every B. all C. none D. each 5.A. first B. older C. younger D. elder 6.A. as B. is C. be D. / 7.A. joined B. attended C. went D. joined in 8.A. polular B. unpopular C. welcome D. unwelcome 9.A. living B. turning C. changing D. ending 10.A. making B. make C. decide D. deciding22.Marco Polo was an explorer and merchant whose account (描述) of his travels in Asia was the primary source for the European image of the far East until the late 19th century. Marcos father, Niccolo, and his uncle Maffeo had traveled to China (1260-1269) as merchants. When they left Venice (威尼斯) to return to china, they were accompanied (陪伴) by 17-year-old Marco.Traveling across central Asia, in 1275 the Polos arrived in Shangdu, the summer capital of Kublai Khan (忽必烈汗), Marco soon became a favorite of the Khan and for 17 years lived in china in his service.Toward the end of this time the Polos increasingly desired to return home, but the Khan was unwilling to let them go. In 1292, however, he consented and allowed them to sail to Persia (波斯) on a mission, and they were finally able to reach Venice in 1295.Shortly thereafter Marco was captured (俘虏)in a battle and put into prison for a short time. In prison he dictated an account of his experiences to Rustichello, a well-known writer. Then the book The Travels of Marco Polo came out.The book was full of details but people were shocked and did not believe the stories in the book. Later on lots of reports by other travelers to china developed western interest in Far Eastern trade and influenced people like Christopher Columbus. 1. The Polos in Paragraph 2 refers to _. A. Marco Polo himself B. Marco Polo and his wife C. Marco Polo and his father D. Marco Polo, his father and his uncle 2. The word consented in Paragraph 3 probably means _. A. argued B. agreed C. desired D. discussed 3. Finally the Polos could leave for home because _. A. they fooled the king into believing they would return. B. they took the king with them to have business trips together. C. they promised to complete a task for the king. D. they captured the king in a battle and put him in prison. 4. What is said about the book The Trav