基础英语Ⅱ试卷B07级英语专业

1、江西科技师范学院理工学院20072008学年第二学期期末考试B卷课程编号： 课程名称：基础英语课程归属院（系、部）：外语系 适用专业（班级）： 英语专业2007 级 开卷、闭卷：闭卷 是否可携带（填写计算器、词典等）：否出卷人：康利荣 教研室主任： 系主任：廖洪中注意：答案请写在考试专用答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。（本卷考试时间100分）Final Examination for Comprehensive English CourseGeneral Directions: This test consists of 5 parts. Examinees are required to read

2、 the questions and provide the answer on the Answer Sheet as indicated. The time allowed for the test is 100 minutes.PART I    Vocabulary and Grammar (30points)SECTION A   Word Distinction (20 points/ 1 point each)  Directions: Choose a word or phrase that best complete

3、s each of the following sentences. Write the corresponding letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. 1. The famous businessman_ most of the profits from his business to various charities after his success. A. donated B. distributed C. discharged D. designated2. The oldest known systems of e

4、ducation in history had two characteristics in common: they taught religion, and they _ the traditions of the people. A. developed B. encouraged C. forwarded D. promoted3. During times of war or economic _ many people convert their wealth into precious stones, which are transportable and more easily

5、 sold. A. distraction B. disturbance C. tremor D. vibration4. In Victoria, Australia, in 1850, miners became _ with the high cost of mining licenses and restrictions on their right to search for gold. A. amazed B. confused C. irritated D. puzzled5. The sky is bright because small particles in the ai

6、r _ sunlight. A. direct B. guide C. scatter D. transport6. It is considered very _ for a young couple to walk arm in arm on a rainy afternoon. A. attractive B. emotional C. romantic D. sentimental7. Many tourists come to the central part of Australia, which is mostly uncultivated, to enjoy a _experi

7、ence.A. civilization B. disorder C. quietness D. wilderness8. In writing, you should avoid using _ expressions; clear and straightforward ones can help the readers understand your viewpoint more easily. A. mystifying B. puzzling C. uncertain D. vague9. The government is trying to _ drug trafficking.

8、 A. wipe off B. wipe down C. wipe out D. wipe away10. Harry was _by the President as the Security Adviser for the government. A. asked B. designated C. elected D. given11. Competitors in the long-distance runs must _ their speed carefully in order to avoid tiredness coming too early. A. keep B. main

9、tain C. quicken D. regulate12. A literate population is a necessity for any nation wishing to _ modern technological growth. A. take advantage of B. takes a chance of C. take care of D. take into account13. In his speech, there is no information _ to the recent development in cancer research. A. bel

10、onging B. bringing C. leading D. pertaining14. Industrialization without proper planning may bring about _ effects to natural environment. A. drastic B. enormous C. uncontrollable D. undesirable15. Students are supposed to_ important information in their notebooks from the lectures they attend. A. s

11、et up B. set down C. set back D. set off16. Politically these nations tend to be _with very high birth rates but poor education and very low levels of literacy. A. unstable B. reluctant C. rational D. unsteady17. The defense lawyer was questioning the old man who was one of the _of the murder commit

12、ted last month. A. observers B. witnesses C. audiences D. viewers18. These overseas students show great _ for learning a new language. A. enthusiasm B. authority C. convention D. faith 19. To speed up the _of letters, the Post Office introduced automatic sorting. A. treatment B. delivery C. transmis

13、sion D. departure20. Some people believe that since oil is scarce, the _of the motor industry is uncertain. A. terminal B. benefit C. fate D. estimateSECTION B Grammar (10 points/ 1 point each)Directions: Choose a word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the correspo

14、nding letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.21. My pain _ apparent the moment I walked into the room, for the first man I met asked sympathetically: “Are you feeling all right?”A. must be   B. must have been   C. had been   D. had to be22. It is only when yo

15、u nearly lose someone _ fully conscious of how much you value him.A. do you become   B.  then you becomeC. that you become   D.  have you become23. Just as the soil is a part of the earth, _the atmosphere.A. as it is   B. so is  C. the same as 

16、D. and so is24. If I_ you, I would go by plane. Flying is much faster. A. be B. was C. were D. am25. I do not think those people are really English. If they were, they_ speak with French accents. A. don't B. will not C. mustn't D. wouldn't26. _ today, would we be able to get there by Tue

17、sday? A. Were we leaving B. If we leave C. Would we leave D. Were we to leave27. You _that letter to James. However, you didnt.A. ought to write         B. ought to have writtenC. should write D. should be writing28. Joseph was very lucky _with his life; he al

18、most did not get out of the room.A. to escape   B. to have escaped C. to escaping   D. to be escaping29. The back garden of our house contains a lawn, _very pleasant to sit on in summer.A. which is   B. which it is   C. it is   D. where it is30.

19、 Johns score on the test is the highest in the class; he _ last night.A. must study  B. should have studied C. must have studied  D. is sure to studyPART Reading Comprehension (20points/ 2points each) Directions: There are 2 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some ques

20、tions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet Text1: Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:If you want to teach your children how to say sorry, y

21、ou must be good at saying it yourself, especially to your own children. But how you say it can be quite tricky. If you say to your children “Im sorry I got angry with you, but ” what follows that “but” can render the apology ineffective: ” I had a bad day” or “your noise was giving me a headache ” l

22、eaves the person who has been injured feeling that he should be apologizing for his bad behavior in expecting an apology. Another method by which people appear to apologize without actually doing so is to say “Im sorry youre upset”; this suggests that you are somehow at fault for allowing yourself t

23、o get upset by what the other person has done. Then there is the general, all covering apology, which avoids the necessity of identifying a specific act that was particularly hurtful or insulting, and which the person who is apologizing should promise never to do again. Saying “Im useless as a paren

24、t” does not commit a person to any specific improvement. These pseudo-apologies（假道歉） are used by people who believe saying sorry shows weakness, Parents who wish to teach their children to apologize should see it as a sign of strength, and therefore not resort to these pseudo-apologies. But even whe

25、n presented with examples of genuine contrition, children still need help to become a ware of the complexities of saying sorry. A three-year-old might need help in understanding that other children feel pain just as he does, and that hitting a playmate over the head with a heavy toy requires an apol

26、ogy. A six-year-old might need reminding that spoiling other childrens expectations can require an apology. A 12-year-old might need to be shown that raiding the biscuit tin without asking permission is acceptable, but that borrowing a parents clothes without permission is not. 31. If a mother adds

27、“but” to an apology, _. A. she doesnt feel that she should have apologized. B. she does not realize that the child has been hurt C. the child may find the apology easier to accept D. the child may feel that he owes her an apology 32. According to the author, saying “Im sorry youre upset” most probab

28、ly means”_” A. You have good reason to get upset B. Im aware youre upset, but Im not to blame C. I apologize for hurting your feelings D. Im at fault for making you upset 33. It is not advisable to use the general, all-covering apology because_. A. it gets one into the habit of making empty promises

29、 B. it may make the other person feel guilty C. it is vague and ineffective D. it is hurtful and insulting 34. We learn from the last paragraph that in teaching children to say sorry, _. A. the complexities involved should be ignored B. their ages should be taken into account C. parents need to set

30、them a good example D. parents should be patient and tolerant35. It can be inferred from the passage that apologizing properly is _. A. a social issue calling for immediate attention B. not necessary among family members C. a sign of social progress D. not as simple as it seems Text2: Questions 36 t

31、o 40 are based on the following passage:Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years. Enhanced by chronic (长久的 ) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries

32、 for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second languag

33、e.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly chan

34、ging. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start."Educa

35、tional requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross- border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.” Pay attention to the resume forma

36、t you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you

37、 find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. "If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient （收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university ed

38、ucation is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.36. Companies are hiring more foreign employees becauseA. they fin

39、d foreign employees are usually more talentedB. they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC. they want to expand their business beyond home borders D. they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home37. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseasA. is usua

40、lly creative and full of initiativeB. aims to improve his foreign language skillsC. is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD. seeks either his own or his children's development.38. When it comes to resume writing, it is best toA. take cultural factors into considerationB. learn about the compa

41、ny's hiring processC. follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD. know the employer's personal likes and dislike.39. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to A. stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB. give the title of the university degree the

42、y have earned at homeC. provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD. highlight their keen interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' career40. According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware ofA. the different educational systems in the US and the UKB. the differences between the varieties of EnglishC. the recipient's preference with regard t