中南大学基础英语上在线考试及答案

1、.词义匹配 （共10题，共10 分）1.1 judged from the way she replied that she wasn t veerthusiastic （1 分）f?A.passionaterB.anxiousrC.calmrD.professional考生答案：A考生得分：1分评语：2. He promised his parents to work hard in the following years.（1 分）CA.previousrB.likelyaC.comingrD.last考生答案：C考生得分：1分评语：3. Love, joy, hate, fear and

2、 grief are all emotions（1 分）CA.smilesCB.actionsrC.sadnessaD.feelings考生答案：D考生得分：1分评语：4. I should teach my students that science is akin to common sense.（1 分）亠 A.similar toB. referred to厂 C.related toD.connected to考生答案：A考生得分：1分评语：（1 分）5. At no time has the country been more flourishing than at present

3、.rA.busyrB.poorC.prosperousrD.strong考生答案：C考生得分：1分评语：6. I was afraid the sickness had sapped my strength.（1 分）& A.accelerated厂 B.lo osened厂 C.i ncreased处 D.gradually weakened考生答案：D考生得分：1分评语：7. Everyone might undergo such changes once in a while.（1 分）卩 A.experience厂 B.understand厂 C.experiment厂 D.expec

4、t考生答案：A考生得分：1分评语：（1 分）8. Tourism creates many jobs for local people.厂 A.gets於 B.bri ngsf C.takesD.finds考生答案：B考生得分：1分评语：9. How can I return your kindness of giving me the money?（1 分）厂 A.reply厂 B.repay亠 C.recover厂 D.reserve考生答案：C考生得分：0分评语：10. The herb medicine eventually cured her diseases.（1 分）厂 A.ni

5、cely厂 B.apparently心 C.finallyD.naturally考生答案：C考生得分：1分评语：二.词汇语法（共20题，共20分）（1 分）1. He stood there motionless andat the natural beauty of the sea.a A.in wonder厂 B.in doubtC. in question厂 D.in trouble考生答案：A考生得分：1分评语：2. We waited until five o clock, but he did not?.（1 分）厂 A.show off（* B.show upC.show aro

6、und广 D.show on考生答案：B考生得分：1分评语：3. Police are investigating the?of the explosion.（1 分）（* A.pause厂 B.causeC. excuseD. caution考生答案：A（1 分）考生得分：0分评语：4. The book of J. K. Rowling is sold well whenever it is.（1 分）cA.declared存B.releasedrC.relievedrD.announced考生答案：B考生得分：1分评语：5. So many fantastic ideas! It s t

7、oo much for me toall at once.A.abandonB.absorb6. He bought a smallin the area, hoping to live the rest of his life there.（1 分）cA.possessionrB.landC.propertycD.wealth考生答案：C考生得分：1分评语：7. Some?senior?students?wrote?in?asking?for?information?postgraduate?studies.? （1 分）CA.concernCB.concernedcC.having con

8、cerned（?D.concerning考生答案：D考生得分：1分评语：8. We will?the reform of the financial system under these circumstances.（1 分）CA.hurryCB.rushC.acceleratecD.speed考生答案：C考生得分：1分评语:Whether the school sports meeting will be held tomorrow or notthe weather.（1分）CA.turns on希B.reflects onrC.depends oncD.decides on考生答案：B考

9、生得分：0分评语：10. They divided themselves into three groupsage.（1 分）rA.according torB.as torC.in the form ofaD.in case of考生答案：D考生得分：0分评语：11. Nowadays, people in society like to go blindly afterbeauty.（1 分）rA.artisticB.artlessrC.artfulrD.artificial考生答案：B考生得分：0分评语：12. Last week weto the restaurant in the n

10、ew hotel.（1 分）13. They won t buy new clothes because they money to buy a new house. （1 分）rA.saveaB.are savingrC.have savedrD.were saving考生答案：B考生得分：1分评语：14. Sheto the office than she got down to writing the report.（1 分）rA.has no sooner gotrB.had hardly gotrC.no sooner gotaD.had no sooner got考生答案：D考生得

11、分：1分评语：15. Children need a lot of good fresh food tothem.（1 分）rA.nourishrB.furnishrC.developD.finish考生答案：D考生得分：0分评语：rA.Should you be firedf*B.Would you be firedcC.Could you be firedcD.Might you be fired考生答案：B考生得分：0分评语：17. The little boya book from the floor and put it on the platform of the classroo

12、m.（1分）A.picked onB.picked uprC.picked outrD.picked over考生答案：B考生得分：1分评语：18. He couldn t help being touched by herpurity.（1 分）rA.childishcB.young(?C.childlikerD.childhood考生答案：C考生得分：1分评语：19. The twin brothers look veryto each other so that we can hardly tell them apart.（1分）厂 A.similarB.familiar20. The

13、new manager is kind to everybody.He seems easy to.(1 分)aA.get byrB.get acrossrC.get along withrD.get rid of考生答案：A考生得分：0分评语：三.完型填空(共10题，共10分)1. My first “real ” job was a pdhtne job at Burger King and I was a hostess who served coffee.I also cooked the French fries, filled drink orders, and did whate

14、ver else the Manager asked me to do.Although the work is 1(?), I did learn a lot at that job. It 2(?) me a few 3(?) I still use to this day. The most important lesson I 4(?) is that laughter is an amazing bonding tool. And I learned rapidly that workers who 5(?) together work well together too. We h

15、ad a lot of 6(?) in that job.I also learned to be flexible in this job. I was officially 7(?) to be the hostess, but many nights I was asked to 8(?) a bit of time doing other duties too. In crunch times the 9(?) who just does what needs to be done is always appreciated, that s another very 10(?) les

16、sonlearned in my first job. (10 分)(1)第1空(1分)CA.happyCB.funnyC.tiringrD.enjoyable考生答案：C考生得分：1分评语:第2空（1分）rA.teachrB.taughtC.showedrD.tell考生答案：C考生得分：0分评语：第3空（1 分）A.suggestionrB.helprC.advicerD.l essons考生答案：A考生得分：0分评语:第4空（1分）rA.l earnedrB.getC.providedrD.found考生答案：C考生得分：0分评语:(5)第 5 空(1 分)A.criedB.shared

17、(6)第 6 空(1 分)rA.happyrB.funaC.sadrD.pain考生答案：C考生得分：0分评语:(7)第7空(1分)rA.firedaB.trainedcC.educatedcD.hired考生答案：B考生得分：0分评语：(8)第 8 空(1 分)rA.spendrB.costrC.payD.pay off考生答案：D考生得分：0分评语：(9)第 9 空(1 分)rA.bossf*B.employeerC.customercD.client考生答案：B考生得分：1分评语：(10)第10空(1分)CA.necessaryrB.hardaC.importantrD.common考生

18、答案：C考生得分：1分评语：四阅读理解判断（共10题，共20分）1. Have you ever found yourself completely disgusted by your own performance during a job interview? I have, and it was all my own fault. Here s my worst job interview experience, alongwith some of the lessons I ve learned since.Several years ago I wanted to be a fede

19、ral officer. So I applied for several job openings, went through written tests and even managed to get an interview. I was very excited and felt prepared for anything. When I went in for the interview, I felt almost invincible.That feeling lasted until they started asking me for specific examples of

20、 experience, particularly those dealing with teamwork and communication. My job at the time was almost all teamwork, yet, I blanked on examples. I lamely answered those questions by explaining that my previous job required teamwork and communication all the time without any detail.In my experience,

21、most interviewers will ask for a specific example at some point and they wan t to know exactly how you dealt with the issue. You d better go over some examplesconcerning your abilities before the interview and this might help you avoid going blank on those questions.Another question they asked was,W

22、hat is your biggest weakness?I gave the overused,canned answer of.I m a perfectionist, and its such a problem.However, the oldmake yourweakness sound like strength ” trick is cliche d, and failed me miserably. I actually saw one ofmy interviewers roll his eyes.Intervi ewers don t want to hear that y

23、ou re a perfectionist. Too many people say that. Herehow that works: Regardless of the job, think of a skill you have, but aren t great at, that maybe related but not important to the position you re seeking. Explain howu want to improvereand what you re doing. It shows your desire to grow, along wi

24、th an understanding that youhuman.There will always be questions that can rattle you during the job interview, but as long asyou are well-prepared and always remain true to yourself, you will find the right jobeventually! （10 分）（1） The author applied for several jobs and got an interview successfull

25、y.（2 分）（2） The author gave several vivid examples about his work during the interview.（2 分）（3）The interviewee should always prepare some examples regarding his abilities before theinterview. （2 分）（4）The interviewers were satisfied withthe author s answer to the question“ what is yourbiggest weakness

26、? ”（2 分）错误（5）During the interview, the interviewee should always know how to make his weaknesssound like strength. （2 分）2. A professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill

27、it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full.They agreed that it was.The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sandfilled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.The students res ponded with a unanimous “ yes ”.The

28、professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.“Now,” said the professor as the laughter subsided,“I want you to recognize that this jarrepresents your life. The golf balls

29、are the important things: your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions. And if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The sand is everything else the small stuff like yourjob, your house and your car. If you put the sand in

30、to the jar first, there is no room for the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Take care of the golf balls firs

31、tthe things that really matter. Setyour priorities. The rest is just sand. ”One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.The professor smiled and said,“I m glad you asked. The Beer just shows you that nomatter how full your life may seem, there s always room for a coupl

32、e of Beers with afriend. （10 分）(1) There was no room left when the sand filled up the jar.(2 分)考生得分：2分评语：(2) The teacher told the students that the jar was similar to the life.(2 分)(3) Besides your family and your health, golf, as a kind of exercises, is another importantthing in your life. (2 分)f?

33、错误C 正确考生答案：错误考生得分：2分评语：(4) If you set small stuff priorities, you ll lose some important things in your life. (2 分)错误亠正确考生答案：正确考生得分：2分评语：(5) The Beer means you can share times with your friends.(2 分)五.阅读理解选择（共20题，共40 分）,said Confucius.1. “ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day

34、 in your lifeEveryone wants to come back home and sleep stress free after a whole day s work. So whatare the jobs which provide the greatest satisfaction? Here s a list of the most satisfyingprofessions across the globe.Author: It is one of the professions that allow you to express your views withou

35、t much limitation. Words are a powerful expression of thoughts that can stir all the emotions. And one of the biggest advantages of being an author is living a new life every single day in a world of their own.Artist: The people working in this field are the most happy of all. This is the profession

36、 that proves how job satisfaction and money are the two sides of the same coin. Creativity, flexibility and freedom are all available for an artist. When an artist is lost in the universe of imagination, the rest of the world is missing out.Psychologist: Being one of the most wonderful careers on th

37、e planet, psychologyuncovers the mysterious sides of a human s life. The amount of joy received from uncoveringthe reasons behind one s attitude is simply beyond words to explain. It is a job that requires a lot of patience, but patience pays off.Teacher: Teaching is one of the noblest professions a

38、nd earns a lot of respect. The process of showing a path to someone, to enlighten a soul, and to make them self-aware leads to a close bond with each other. And this is also the profession with maximum job security, even at the time of recession.Social Worker: To find happiness in someone else s hap

39、piness, to improve the quality of one s life, to safeguard their rights and to support them through difficult times is the work of a social worker. Needless to say, the amount of satisfaction derived from extending a helping hand to those in need provides satisfaction that can not be matched at all.

40、（10 分）（1） What is the biggest advantage of being an author?（2 分）（*A.Earning much money.cB.Having high social position.cC.Making more friends.cD.Living different life every day.考生答案：A考生得分：0分评语：厂 A.Having both happiness and money.B. Having both money and satisfaction.- C.Having both freedom and money.

41、D.Having both satisfaction and freedom.考生答案：C考生得分：0分评语：(3) What does the job of psychologist require most?(2 分)rA.Time.B.Energy.cC.Knowledge.rD.Patience.考生答案：B考生得分：0分评语：(4) Which job has the maximum job security?(2 分)厂 A.Author.B. Artist.C. Teacher.拓-D.Social Worker.考生答案：D考生得分：0分评语：s work? 2 分)(5) W

42、hich of the following is NOT inclu ded for the social workerA. To help people earn more money.B. To safeguard people s rights.To support people in need through difficult times.厂 D.To help people improve the quality of life.考生答案：C考生得分：0分评语：2. If you have a job interview scheduled, it is most likely f

43、or you to feel some stress and the only way to lessen some of the stress is to prepare yourself for what may be expected in your first interview. Here are some practical tips to help you prepare yourself during the first interview.Research the company you are interviewing with! Gather as much inform

44、ation as you can on your prospective employer by using the library, internet and people who have worked at the company. Having this information will help you feel and appear more comfortable.Practice answering possible interview questions in front of a mirror. By watching your responses to typical q

45、uestions asked by interviewers, you can find out any problem areas such as expression, posture and poise and improve it.Dress for success! Dress professionally, and appear clean, neat and tidy. It is also important during your research stage to find out how employees typically dress for the company

46、you are interviewing with, and use that as a guide for how to dress for your interview.Be punctual! The worst thing you can do is showing up for an interview late. Your potential employer will wonder if you would be able to arrive on time should they hire you.Greet the interviewer with confidence an

47、d a smile! Put some firmness into your handshake and give it with confidence. It is also important to have a smile on your face and show some enthusiasm in becoming an employee for the company you re interviewing with.Try to stay calm during your interview. This is easier said than done, I realize,

48、but take your time and remember to breathe. Pause to regroup if necessary and remember to maintain eye contact with your interviewer.By following the above tips in your first interview, you will surely appear as calm, knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic in front of the interviewers.（10 分）（1

49、）According to the text, how can you get much information about the company you are interviewing with? （2 分）A. Through library.B. Through internet.C. Through people having worked there.P D.AII of the above.考生答案：D考生得分：2分评语：(2) What is suggested to practice answering possible interview questions?(2 分)厂

50、 A.To practice with your friend.B. To practice in front of a mirror.厂- C.To find the answers on the internet.广 D.To find the answers in books.考生答案：B考生得分：2分评语：(3) What is the worst thing an interviewee can do for the interview?(2 分)A. Dress awfully.厂- B.Answer the questions without confidence.C. Be l

51、ate for the interview.D. Ask for high pay.考生答案：C考生得分：2分评语：(4) How can you stay calm during the interview?(2 分)cA.By shaking hands with confidence.rB.By remembering the answers of the possible questions.rC.By getting to know the interviewers beforehand.D.By taking your time and remembering to breathe

52、.考生答案：D考生得分：2分评语：(2 分)(5) Among the tips mentioned in the text, which of the following is NOT included?处 A.Be friendly to the employees of the company you are interviewing with.cB.Practice the possible answers in front of a mirror.cC.Greet the interviewer with confidence and smile.cD.Maintain eye co

53、ntact with your interviewers.考生答案：A考生得分：2分评语：3. Alfred Nobel, a chemist, a great inventor and a peace-lover, was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. A little over a year before he died, he wrote his will and left about 94 percent of his money to the founding of five prizes, including physics, chemis

54、try, medicine, literature and peace. According to Nobel s will, the Peace Prize should be awarded to peace -lovers and those who have done the most or the best work for the peace of the world in the last years.Unluckily, Alfred did not see peace in his time. He died alone on December 10, 1896 suffer

55、ing great pain.In his will, Nobel did not leave an explanation why he founded a prize for peace. The prizesfor chemistry and physics were easy to be seen as he was a trained chemical engineer. But the reason behind the peace prize is less clear. According to some people, his friendship with Bertha Von Suttner ma