大学英语考试试题及答案3套

1、2011年12月考试大学英语（1）第一次作业一、单项选择题（本大题共60分，共 60 小题，每小题 1 分）1. It is a nice day to me. Why not ( ) for a picnic?A. go forB. go toC. go outD. go in2. ( ) some mammals came to live in the sea is not knownA. Which B. SinceC. AlthoughD. How3. He was caught in a traffic jam and by the time he reached the airpo

2、rt his friend's plane ( ).A. has already taken offB. had already taken offC. has been taken off D. had been taken off4. The essay requires perfecting. Ill ( ) in half an hour.A. hand it overB. hand over it C. hand overD. have handed it over5. A comment ( ) a nice day or a personal complaint abou

3、t the rain is an easy way to break the ice.A. on B. to C. inD. for6. The teacher told the student that light ( ) faster than sound.A. traveledB. travelsC. travelD. has traveled7. They will realize the importance of environmental protection ( ).A. for or againstB. ups and downsC. sooner or laterD. he

4、re and there8. On the way to the airport, the driver told me( ).A. he is lostB. he was lostC. he lost D. he loses9. If you cannot go, he'll go ( ) you.A. instead onB. instead ofC. instead withD. instead to10. Would you please tell me( )?A. where is the managers office? B. where the managers offi

5、ce is?C. the managers office is where?D. how can I find the managers office.11. The number of the visitors, ( ) we had expected, was well over two hundred.A. thatB. where C. who D. as12. . Its raining as far east ( ) Detroit and Toronto.A. as B. to C. for D. so13. He was caught in a traffic jam and

6、by the time he reached the airport his friend's plane ( ).A. has already taken offB. had already taken off C. has been taken off D. had been taken off14. ( ) I walked around the deck, Id frequently stop and write in my journal.A. ForB. AsC. SinceD. However15. Go straight for about ten minutes an

7、d you can see it ( ) the left side.A. atB. inC. onD. from16. ( ), how can I get to the Kodak company?A. I'm sorryB. Please tell meC. WellD. Excuse me17. Would you please present the project ( )A. report B. print C. write D. record18. It looks ( )that rain is going to continue through the weekend

8、.A. likeB. asC. ifD. whether19. ( ) I had time, I would have gone over to see her.A. DidB. WereC. HadD. If20. To him, family is of the greatest ( ).A. importantB. importanceC. necessary D. necessity21. When talking about fruits, I prefer banana ( ) apple.A. overB. ofC. atD. to22. It looks ( )that ra

9、in is going to continue through the weekend.A. likeB. asC. ifD. whether23. The pants are too ( )( ) for me. Id like some loose ones.A. short B. close C. tight D. narrow24. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for example, was given to a man because he was coura

10、geous, not because he was mad. Indian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The first name was given at birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”. The second name, the honor name, was given t

11、o the child by a medicine man (有法术之人). It usually referred to the fine character of good deeds of one of the childs ancestors (祖先). When he grew up, the person was expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person might not be called by it. The third name was the nickname. It usually referred

12、to something odd (临时的) that the person had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was give n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good or extraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear inspiring animal such as Bear or Buffalo or that of a no

13、ble bird, such as Eagle, Hawk or Owl.A. Parent.B. Medicine man.C. War chief. D. School teacher.25. Dont worry. It is a ( ) injury, not serious.A. lightB. flightC. slightD. eight26. I've ( ) hard this morning and I'm really hungry.A. work B. workingC. be workingD. been working27. Between 1886

14、 and 1914, Canada received over two million immigrants. The majority of them were from Eastern Europe. The government welcomed these people by offering them free farmland in the West. However, Canada immigration policy was not equal for Asian immigrants. The Canadian government passed two laws to pr

15、event Chinese immigration. In 1885, the Canadian government passed the first law to prevent Chinese immigration. The law forced every Chinese person entering Canada to pay a $50 entry fee. The government introduced this head tax to satisfy Caucasian(高加索人) laborers who felt that Chinese immigrants we

16、re competing for their jobs. The head tax was a burden for Chinese immigrants, but it did not prevent them from coming to Canada. For many of these poor Chinese laborers, they could earn more money there than in China. They were willing to borrow the money to pay for the overseas trip and the head t

17、ax. The Canadian government raised the head tax to $100 in 1900, then to $500 in 1903. The Canadian government passed its most restrictive immigration law in 1923. That year, the Chinese Immigration Act prevented all Chinese except officers, merchants, and students from entering Canada. The Act was

18、the result of pressure from anti-Asian groups. These groups felt that the head tax was insufficient because Chinese laborers were still coming to Canada. The law effectively stopped Chinese immigration from 1923 to 1947. During the 24-year period, only 44 Chinese entered Canada officially.A. 1885B.

19、1900C. 1903D. 192328. I don't think that I shall fail. But if I ( ), I would try again.A. should fail B. would failC. failedD. had failed29. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for example, was given to a man because he was courageous, not because he was m

20、ad. Indian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The first name was given at birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”. The second name, the honor name, was given to the child by a medicine m

21、an (有法术之人). It usually referred to the fine character of good deeds of one of the childs ancestors (祖先). When he grew up, the person was expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person might not be called by it. The third name was the nickname. It usually referred to something odd (临时的) that

22、 the person had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was give n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good or extraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear inspiring animal such as Bear or Buffalo or that of a noble bird, such as Eagle, Ha

23、wk or Owl.A. misunderstandings about American Indian names, B. the way American Indians are named, C. American Indian family namesD. the number of American Indian names30. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for example, was given to a man because he was coura

24、geous, not because he was mad. Indian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The first name was given at birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”. The second name, the honor name, was given t

25、o the child by a medicine man (有法术之人). It usually referred to the fine character of good deeds of one of the childs ancestors (祖先). When he grew up, the person was expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person might not be called by it. The third name was the nickname. It usually referred

26、to something odd (临时的) that the person had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was give n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good or extraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear inspiring animal such as Bear or Buffalo or that of a no

27、ble bird, such as Eagle, Hawk or Owl.A. First nameB. Nickname.C. Honor name.D. Last name.31. Someone took my book. Well, I didn't and ( ).A. nor did JackB. nor Jack didC. Jack did norD. Jack nor did32. He will be punished ( ) he does his work.A. unless B. if C. for D. because33. Simply saying “h

28、i” is an ( )greeting.A. informalB. formal C. inform D. form34. ( ) had they heard the news ( ) they rushed out of the classroom.A. Hardly whenB. Hardly thanC. Scarcely thanD. No sooner,，when35. The movie was very boring and only ( ) people finished it.A. fewB. littleC. a fewD. a little36. I dont kno

29、w ( ).A. what does this word meanB. what this word meansC. what kind of a meaning is this word D. that is this word means37. Congratulations on your being named this years Outstanding Manager. ( )A. 独特的 B. 最高的 C. 优秀的 D. 外出的38. My American friend knows my problem because I ( ) my ideas with him.A. ha

30、ve changedB. changed C. have exchangedD. exchanged39. The subway is much ( )than the bus.A. more faster B. less faster C. less fast D. faster40. We are having a ( ) technical problem with one of our engines.A. lightB. slightC. brightD. slim41. ( ) I am well again, I can go on with the expedition.A.

31、In thatB. Now that C. BecauseD. That42. Between 1886 and 1914, Canada received over two million immigrants. The majority of them were from Eastern Europe. The government welcomed these people by offering them free farmland in the West. However, Canada immigration policy was not equal for Asian immig

32、rants. The Canadian government passed two laws to prevent Chinese immigration. In 1885, the Canadian government passed the first law to prevent Chinese immigration. The law forced every Chinese person entering Canada to pay a $50 entry fee. The government introduced this head tax to satisfy Caucasia

33、n(高加索人) laborers who felt that Chinese immigrants were competing for their jobs. The head tax was a burden for Chinese immigrants, but it did not prevent them from coming to Canada. For many of these poor Chinese laborers, they could earn more money there than in China. They were willing to borrow t

34、he money to pay for the overseas trip and the head tax. The Canadian government raised the head tax to $100 in 1900, then to $500 in 1903. The Canadian government passed its most restrictive immigration law in 1923. That year, the Chinese Immigration Act prevented all Chinese except officers, mercha

35、nts, and students from entering Canada. The Act was the result of pressure from anti-Asian groups. These groups felt that the head tax was insufficient because Chinese laborers were still coming to Canada. The law effectively stopped Chinese immigration from 1923 to 1947. During the 24-year period,

36、only 44 Chinese entered Canada officially.A. strictB. seriousC. limitationD. determinative43. Were it be rainy tomorrow, we ( ) the activities.A. will cancelB. would cancelC. had cancelledD. cancel44. The more attention you put in your study, ( ) the study will be.A. more easierB. the more easierC.

37、the easierD. easier as45. If you refuse my suggestion, you will regret( ).A. sooner or later B. now and thenC. time and time D. in or out46. It is in this university ( ) Prof. Jackson established his famous theory.A. whichB. that C. whereD. what47. Such man ( ) heard form him praised him.A. asB. who

38、C. that D. whom48. Could you ( ) the volume. I cant bear the noise.A. turn up B. turn downC. turn on D. turn off49. Between 1886 and 1914, Canada received over two million immigrants. The majority of them were from Eastern Europe. The government welcomed these people by offering them free farmland i

39、n the West. However, Canada immigration policy was not equal for Asian immigrants. The Canadian government passed two laws to prevent Chinese immigration. In 1885, the Canadian government passed the first law to prevent Chinese immigration. The law forced every Chinese person entering Canada to pay

40、a $50 entry fee. The government introduced this head tax to satisfy Caucasian(高加索人) laborers who felt that Chinese immigrants were competing for their jobs. The head tax was a burden for Chinese immigrants, but it did not prevent them from coming to Canada. For many of these poor Chinese laborers, t

41、hey could earn more money there than in China. They were willing to borrow the money to pay for the overseas trip and the head tax. The Canadian government raised the head tax to $100 in 1900, then to $500 in 1903. The Canadian government passed its most restrictive immigration law in 1923. That yea

42、r, the Chinese Immigration Act prevented all Chinese except officers, merchants, and students from entering Canada. The Act was the result of pressure from anti-Asian groups. These groups felt that the head tax was insufficient because Chinese laborers were still coming to Canada. The law effectivel

43、y stopped Chinese immigration from 1923 to 1947. During the 24-year period, only 44 Chinese entered Canada officially.A. The Dangers of Chinese immigrants in CanadaB. The Development of Chinese Immigration Laws in CanadaC. Job Opportunities During the Early 19th CenturyD. The Activities of Chinese W

44、orkers in Canada50. Id better check in my luggage quickly ( ) Id miss my flight.A. andB. soC. orD. to51. Congratulations ( ) your being named this years Outstanding Student.A. forB. ofC. onD. at52. The man took ( ).A. two bottles of beer and a chocolate.B. two bottle of beer and a chocolate.C. two b

45、ottles of beer and a piece of chocolate.D. two bottle of beers and a piece of chocolate.53. I dont know how to express my thanks. - ( )A. its my pressure B. The pleasure is mine. C. Nice to meet. D. No, not.54. Sometimes Im very ( ) and never change my mind.A. strangeB. kindC. stubbornD. intelligent

46、55. After exchanging a few words about the weather, they ( ) business matters.A. turn toB. turn inC. turn back toD. turn over56. We are ( )by his funny story.A. shocked B. scared C. amazed D. amused57. Look at the muddy road here. It ( )( ) last night.A. could have rainedB. must have rainedC. would

47、have rainedD. should have rained58. Please take good care of yourself. We wish you a quick( ).A. discovery B. return C. turnD. recovery59. There are many misunderstandings about American Indian names. Crazy Horses, for example, was given to a man because he was courageous, not because he was mad. In

48、dian families had no last names. The Sioux Indians give individuals three or four names. The first name was given at birth. It showed the order of a birth into the family. Wenonah, for instance, meant “firstborn daughter”. The second name, the honor name, was given to the child by a medicine man (有法

49、术之人). It usually referred to the fine character of good deeds of one of the childs ancestors (祖先). When he grew up, the person was expected to live up to this name. Otherwise, the person might not be called by it. The third name was the nickname. It usually referred to something odd (临时的) that the p

50、erson had done. It was hardly ever flattering. The fourth name came the deed name. It was give n by a war chief after the person accomplished some good or extraordinary bravery. The name might be that of a fear inspiring animal such as Bear or Buffalo or that of a noble bird, such as Eagle, Hawk or

51、Owl.A. if he could put the meaning of this name into practice,B. if his appearance would be like his ancestors,C. only when he grew up D. when he satisfied the medicine man60. These good shoes are a real ( ) at such a low price.A. bargainB. productC. profitD. production二、阅读理解单项选择题（本大题共40分，共 4 小题，每小题

52、 10 分）1. Country music is an American popular-music style. In its current form, country music is a combination of two separate musical traditions: the styles of the Southeastern states and the music of the Southwest, especially Texas. Both styles influenced and were influenced by the blues and by bl

53、ack rural dance music. The first country artists to be widely known achieved popularity in the late 1920s. The music of these performers was heard throughout the south during the 1920s and ''30s on radio programs. By the 1950s, country music had become a significant force in pop music. Regul

54、ar appearances on the radio show made stars of many performers. The singer-songwriter Hank Williams wrote four million-seller songs in 1950, seven in 1951, and four more in 1953. By the 1970s, some country musicians began combining country music with electric instruments, creating a country rock sou

55、nd.(1). What does “Both styles” in Paragraph 1 refer to? ( )A. Country music style and the musical style of the Southeastern states.B. The musical styles of the Southwestern states and the Southeastern states.C. The Southwestern musical style and Texas musical style.D. The styles of blues and the bl

56、ack rural dance music(2). Country music was not really an important pop music until ( )A. 1920sB. 1930sC. 1940sD. 1950s(3). Hank Williams ( ) in 1951A. wrote seven million songsB. sold seven million copies of his songsC. wrote seven songsD. sold seven million copies of his seven songs(4). Electric i

57、nstruments add to country music a style of ( )A. rock musicB. bluesC. black musicD. Southern music(5). What do you think can be a proper title of this passage? ( A. Hank Williams, A Great Singer and SongwriterB. The Influence of Blues and Black MusicC. A Brief Introduction to Country MusicD. Country Music Combined With Electric Instruments2. Almost every family buys at least one copy of a newspaper every day. Some people subscribe to as many as two or three different newspapers. But why do p