创新大学英语试卷

1、院 系 班 级 姓 名 学 号 试 卷 密 封 装 订 线陇东学院 20 20 学年 第 学期创新大学英语 课程试卷(04)命题教师教研组长审核签字教学院系部负责人审批签字考试班级考试人数考试日期需答题纸页数 装 订 线 请 不 要 答 题I. Multiple Choice (10 points totally; 1 point for each) Directions: Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet。（15

2、5;1'）1. After so many years of war, there was a great desire _peace. A. for B. to C.in D. at2. Nobody would like to live a_ life. A. misery B. miserable C. good D. better3. Tourism is a major_of income for the area. A. resource B. source C. factor D. usage4. Our main _is that they are not receiv

3、ing enough help . A. concerns B. concern C. constant D. approach5. Some women have _their happiness by finding a rich husband. A.seek B. seeking C. sought D. to seek6. He had time to reflect_his successes and failures. A. about B. in C. for D. on7. There is a need to _the focus of the discussion. A.

4、 appear B. appeared C. sharp D. sharpen8. A good teacher is aware of the _ needs of each student. A.vary B.varied C. unreasonable D. useless9. The _in this shop are very helpful. A. face B. approach C. staff D. means10. We only had time to pack a few _. A. essentials B. study C. concern D. isolation

5、11. Is “Sorry” the only response _my question? A. for B. to C. in D. up12. She knew shed been _, but it was too late. A. innovate B.innovative C. tricked D. tricking13. At first, the bank was_to lend me the money. Adisgusted B. reluctant C.reluctantly D. creative14. Reading is of _importance in lang

6、uage learning. A.vital B. rewarding C.emotional D. amazing15. She is a(n) _person who often weeps. A. emotion B. emotional C. important D. badII. Vocabulary (20 points totally; 1 point for each) Directions: Fill in each of the following blanks with the proper form of the given words. （10×1'

7、）16. My father_ (appear) to be in good health.17. He _ (inspire) many young people to take up the sport.18. The literature course has been hard work, but very_ (reward) .19. We traveled across a broad_ (expanse) of desert.20. The aim of the meeting is to_(promote) trade between the two countries.21.

8、 Our newspaper aims to _(reflect) the views of the local community.22. There are _ (variety) foods served in the dining hall.23. At that time she was_ (undergo) tremendous emotional problems following the breakup of her marriage.24. The change in leadership will have a huge_ (impact) on government p

9、olicy.25. We need to learn to accept people who have different _(belief) from ours.III. Rewriting.Directions: Rewrite each sentence using the word or phrase in the brackets, keeping the same meaning（10×1'）26. Police say there seem to be signs of a break-in.(appear to)27. Much to my surprise

10、 Ben suddenly began to sing.(burst into)28. She has a lot of money, but is still unhappy.(in terms of)29. Her ideas and mine are quite alike.(similar)30. In America, the President is elected every four years.(vote to)IV. Reading Comprehension (20 points totally; 2 for each) In this part, there are 2

11、 passages followed by some multiple-choice questions. Read the passages. Then do the multiple-choice questions Passage 1Surfing: The Adventure of Riding a Wave Surfing is such an old sport that no one really knows when it first began. It is, however, known that it began in Polynesia. Surfing was the

12、 Polynesians most popular sport. The sport has come a long way since its revival at the beginning of the last century. In 1990, Hawaii was controlled by the United States. Because of commercialization and media reports in the United States, more and more people became attracted to surfing. By the la

13、te 1920s, tourists flocked to Hawaii to enjoy surfing. Surfing was also becoming very popular in southern California, partly because of the new and lighter hollow boards, which were produced bu Tom Blake. Today, surfing is a very popular water sport. One of the main things that make surfing stand ou

14、t from other sports is the fact that it is a lifestyle as well as a sport. Surfing is a demanding sport; to participate in it, you should be reasonably fit and able to swim at least 50 meters in open water. Ideally, before planning a surfing trip, it is advisable to carry out a program of exercises.

15、 Running, cycling and especially swimming will help to improve your stamina and will help to firm and strengthen your muscles. Always remember to carry out a warm-up before going surfing, and before carrying out any type of training. Ask the advice of lifeguards or experienced surfers to find out if

16、 there are any dangers you should be aware of.31. Where did surfing begin?A. In Britain. B. In Hawaii.C. In Polynesia. D. In southern California.32. When did surfing have its revival?A. A t the end of the 19th century.B. A t the beginning of the 19th century.C. At the end of the 20th century.D. A th

17、e beginning of the 20th century.33. What equipment has only been repaired but not replaced? A. The hot water heater B. The color TV set C. The stove D. The car34. Surfing is becoming more and more popular today because_. A. of the new and lighter hollow boards. B. it is lifestyle C. it is sport D. b

18、oth B) and C)35. If you want to participate in surfing, you should_. A. wear Hawaiian shirts, shorts and sandals.B. buy a new hollow boardsC. read some magazines D. be reasonably fit and able to swim at least 50 meters in open waterPassage 2English Learning: Passion and Methods Make SuccessYou need

19、two things to learn English wellpassion and effective learning methods. Passion makes you want to learn English; the learning methods only tell you how to do it faster.Learning English will be easier for you if you love learning English. It will be easier for you to remember new words and grammar st

20、ructures. Its because the brain more easily remembers information on a subject that you like. But when you dont feel like learning English, here are some things you can do.Remember that you already know some English. Thats a big success! Now its time for more successes. Remember there is a lot that

21、you dont know. You probably cant understand English-language TV, read books in English, talk to native speakers easily, and write letters without mistakes. Its time to start using powerful methods of effective learning. Its time to gain an impressive knowledge of English; try to find your weak areas

22、 and work on them.Use your English whenever you can. The more you use English, the more you will want to learn it. You can keep a diary in English; you can read interesting books in English; or you can find a friend who is learning English, at a similar level of skill to yourself, to talk about Engl

23、ish with. Learning English requires action. You may know all the learning tips, but if you dont start doing things, you will achieve nothing.36. According to the writer, learning English well requires_.A. both passion and effective methods B. either passion or effective methods C. passion D. effecti

24、ve methods37. If you feel like learning English,_. A. you can speak English well B. your brain easily remembers everything that you likeC. you can more easily remember new words and grammar structures D. you can use your English any time38. What are your probable weaknesses of learning English Accor

25、ding to the passage?A. You cant write letters correctly. B. You can not only understand English-language TV, but talk to native speakers easily.C. You cannot read English books. D. Both A) and C).39. The more you use English,_A. the more you will find it difficult B. the more mistakes you will make

26、C. the more bored you will become D. the more you will want to learn it 40. What are the effective learning methods according to the writer?A. Keeping a diary in English, and talking about English with your friend.B. Buying some interesting books.C. Singing English songs.D. Knowing all the learning

27、tips.V. Cloze (1 point for each; 10 points totally)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are 4 choices marked A), B), C), D). Choose the one that best completes the passage.Why are dreams so strange? Where do dreams come from? People 41 to answer this since t

28、he beginning of time. But 42 has produced a more satisfying answer than a man called Sigmund Freud. Ones dream-world seems strange and 43 , he said, because dreams come from a part of ones mind which one can neither recognize 44 control. He named this the “unconscious mind”.This 45 discovery of Freu

29、ds is very important if we wish to understand something about ourselves. For the unconscious forces 46 us are at least as powerful as the conscious forces we know about. Why do we choose one friend 47 another? Why does one story make us cry or laugh 48 another story doesnt affect us a all? Perhaps w

30、e know 49 . If we dont know, the reason may 50 deep in our unconscious minds. 41）A) try B) are trying C) tried D) have been trying 42) A) no one B)everyone C) nothing D) everything 43) A) familiar B) unfamiliar C) interesting D)boring 44)A) and B) or C) nor D) not 45) A) words B) discovery C) answer

31、 D) dream 46)A) outside B) within C) with D)among 47) A) rather than B) than C)had better D) would rather 48)A)meanwhile B) as C) then D) while 49) A) who B)where C) why D) when50) A) lie B) lay C) lain D) lyingVI. Translation (20 points totally, 2 points for each)A: Translate the following sentence

32、s into English, using the expressions given in brackets. (2 points for each; 10 points totally)51. 众所周知，在语言学习方面，女生比男生更易学好。（universally; tend to）52. 这种病的病源尚不明了，淡很多医生都在寻找更好地治疗方法。（source, in search of）53._（如果我一个人都认识怎么办）at the party?54. “_（你的这个方案行不通怎么办）？” “ We have to change another”55. Obviously, if we

33、 dont control the problem,_（很可能下雨或者下雪怎么办）？B: Translate the following sentences into Chinese. (10 points totally, 2 points for each )56. The freedom accompanying college dorm life can be both a blessing and a curse.57. The more you get out of your dorm room, the more youll get out of college dorm life.58. When something wonderful happens to us, sharing the happiness with friends intensifies our joy.59. Many government are promoting above and underground transit systems to fight increasing congestion.60. It is perfectly acceptable to select friends for special qualities as long as t