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A.vital B. rewarding C.emotional D. amazing 15. She is a(n) _______person who often weeps.
创新大学英语Ⅱ 课程试卷(04)
A. emotion B. emotional C. important D. bad II. Vocabulary (20 points totally; 1 point for each)
命题教师 教研组长 教学院系部负责人 考试 需答题审核签字 审批签字 考试班级 人数 考试日期 纸页数 Directions: Fill in each of the following blanks with the proper form of the given words. （10×1'）
16. My father_______ (appear) to be in good health.
I. Multiple Choice (10 points totally; 1 point for each) 17. He _______ (inspire) many young people to take up the sport. Directions: Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet。（15×1'）
18. The literature course has been hard work, but very________ (reward) . 1. After so many years of war, there was a great desire _______peace. 19. We traveled across a broad_______ (expanse) of desert.
A. for B. to C.in D. at 2. Nobody would like to live a________ life.
20. The aim of the meeting is to_________(promote) trade between the two A. misery B. miserable C. good D. better countries.
3. Tourism is a major________of income for the area.
A. resource B. source C. factor D. usage 21. Our newspaper aims to _______(reflect) the views of the local community. 4. Our main _______is that they are not receiving enough help .
22. There are _______ (variety) foods served in the dining hall.
A. concerns B. concern C. constant D. approach 5. Some women have _________their happiness by finding a rich husband. 23. At that time she was_______ (undergo) tremendous emotional problems A.seek B. seeking C. sought D. to seek following the breakup of her marriage.
6. He had time to reflect________his successes and failures. A. about B. in C. for D. on
24. The change in leadership will have a huge_______ (impact) on government 7. There is a need to _________the focus of the discussion. policy.
A. appear B. appeared C. sharp D. sharpen 8. A good teacher is aware of the ________ needs of each student. 25. We need to learn to accept people who have different ________(belief) A.vary B.varied C. unreasonable D. useless from ours.
9. The _______in this shop are very helpful.
A. face B. approach C. staff D. means III. Rewriting.
10. We only had time to pack a few _______.
Directions: Rewrite each sentence using the word or phrase in the brackets, keeping A. essentials B. study C. concern D. isolation the same meaning（10×1'）
11. Is “Sorry” the only response ________my question?
26. Police say there seem to be signs of a break-in.(appear to) A. for B. to C. in D. up 27. Much to my surprise Ben suddenly began to sing.(burst into) 12. She knew she’d been __________, but it was too late.
A. innovate B.innovative C. tricked D. tricking 28. She has a lot of money, but is still unhappy.(in terms of) 13. At first, the bank was__________to lend me the money.
29. Her ideas and mine are quite alike.(similar)
A．disgusted B. reluctant C.reluctantly D. creative 14. Reading is of ________importance in language learning.
30. In America, the President is elected every four years.(vote to)
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IV. Reading Comprehension (20 points totally; 2 for each)
In this part, there are 2 passages followed by some multiple-choice questions. Read the passages. Then do the multiple-choice questions Passage 1
Surfing: 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 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 late 1920’s, 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 out 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. 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 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 the 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 car
34. 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. both 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 boards C. read some magazines
D. be reasonably fit and able to swim at least 50 meters in open water Passage 2
English Learning: Passion and Methods Make Success
You need two things to learn English well—passion 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 structures. It’s because the brain more easily remembers information on a subject that you like. But when you don’t feel like learning English, here are some things you can do.
Remember that you already know some English. That’s a big success! Now it’s time for more successes. Remember there is a lot that you don’t know. You probably can’t understand English-language TV, read books in English, talk to native speakers easily, and write letters without mistakes. It’s time to start using powerful methods of effective learning. It’s time to gain an impressive knowledge of English; try to find your weak areas 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 English with. Learning English requires action. You may know all the learning tips, but if you don’t 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. effective methods
37. If you feel like learning English,_______.
A. you can speak English well
B. your brain easily remembers everything that you like
C. you can more easily remember new words and grammar structures D. you can use your English any time
38. What are your probable weaknesses of learning English According to the passage?
A. You can’t write letters correctly.
B. You can not only understand English-language TV, but talk to native speakers easily.
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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 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 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 the beginning of time. But 42 has produced a more satisfying answer than a man called Sigmund Freud. One’s dream-world seems strange and 43 , he said, because dreams come from a part of one’s mind which one can neither recognize 44 control. He named this the “unconscious mind”.
This 45 discovery of Freud’s 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 doesn’t affect us a all? Perhaps we know 49 . If we don’t 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 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) when 50) A) lie B) lay C) lain D) lying VI. Translation (20 points totally, 2 points for each)
A: Translate the following sentences 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 don’t 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 you’ll 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 there is a balanced giving and taking that is mutually satisfying. VII. Writing (15 points)
Directions: For this part, you are required to write a composition at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.
假设你是李红，你的一位美国笔友Robert写E-mail问及你高考后暑假的安排，请根据以下要点，写一封100词左右的email回复他, 可以适当增加细节。
1. 学开车
2. 参加英语培训课程 3. 去北京看奥运会 4. 游览北京的名胜
注意：1.根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2.要准确使用语法和词汇；使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思；
3. 词数：120个左右。
Dear Robert:
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24 25 得分 评卷教师 Ⅲ. Rewriting (10points, 2 point for each)
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得分 评卷教师 I. Multiple choice (15 points, 1 point for each)
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1-5 ___________________ 6-10___________________ 11-15 __________________
得分 评卷教师 II. Vocabulary (20points, 1 point for each) 得分 评卷教师 IV. Reading comprehension (20 points, 2 points for each)
16 17 18 19 31-35___________________________ 36-40_____________________
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得分 评卷教师 V. Cloze (10points, 1 point for each)
60. 得分 评卷教师 VII. Writing.（25 points totally）
Dear Robert, 41-45______________________ 46-50______________________ 得分 评卷教师 VI. Translation (20 points totally, 2 points for each) A . Translate the following into English.
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. B. Translate the following into Chinese.
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