大学英语(4)(本)阶段练习4

Part I Vocabulary and Structure

1. Some people will not know __C___ value of _____ friendship until they lose it. A) /… / B) /… the C) the… / D) the… the 2. It took us _A____ to finish the experiment on the monkey. A) an hour or two B) one or two hour C) one and a half hour’s time D) one hour and a half time 3. To keep our world a clean tidy home, we must not throw wastes __D___.

A) anywhere B) somewhere C) nowhere D) everywhere 4. He has written some very good poems, but he is _C____ known for his short stories.

A) the best B) more C) better D) the most 5. Tony is very disappointed ___A__ the results of the exam; he needs comforting. A) with B) for C) to D) on 6. He kept looking at her, wondering whether he __D____ her somewhere. A) saw B) has seen C) would see D) had seen 7. This kind of cloth __B___ smooth and _____ well. A) is felt, sold B) feels, sells C) feels, is sold D) is felt, sells 8. Everyone at the meeting agreed to the request that an overpass __D___ across the railway.

A) would be built B) to be built C) ought to be built D) be built 9. I have no objection ___B__ the evening with them. A) to spend B) to spending C) of spending D) spending

10. There is a __A___ look on the mother’s face and nobody dared to ask why. A) worried B) worrying C) worry D) to worry 11. Please let me know how __B___ you can be ready. A) fast B) soon C) long D) often 12. Growing around the river __C___ wild flowers of almost the same color. A) is B) was C) are D) has been 13. ___B__ we’ll go camping tomorrow depends on the weather. A) If B) Whether C) That D) Where 14. She is not only my classmate __B___ also my good friend. A) or B) but C) and D) too 15. ____C__ he was tired, he went on working. A) Even B) Yet C) Although D) In spite 16. He didn't go to bed __A___ the TV play was over. A) if B) because C) until D) that 17. I don't know __B___ to deal with such matter. A) what B) how C) which D) / 18. I don't know why she avoids __C___ her opinion on the subject. A) to give B) to be given C) giving D) being given

19. Father made his son ___D__ by the door. A) stands B) stood C) standing D) stand 20. When father was young, he ___D__from morning till night. A) was made work B) was made working C) made to work D) was made to work 21. The garden __C___while the Greens were away from home. A) took good care of B) was taken good care C) was taken good care of D) was taking good care

22. The young lady coming over to us __A___ our English teacher; the way she walks tells us that! A) must be B) can be C) would be D) could be

23. Neither John _A___ his father was able to wake up early enough to catch the morning train. A) nor B) or C) but D) and 24. ___C___ these honors he received a sum of money. A) Except B) But C) Besides D) Outside

25. While I was in the university, I learned taking a photo, ___B_ is very useful now for me. A) it B) which C) that D) what

26. Mr. White was knocked unconscious, and when he _D____ he found his bag gone. A) came up B) came through C) came over D) came to 27. Problems will ___A__ out of the lack of communication. A) arise B) rise C) raise D) arouse 28. The story was so touching that I could hardly ___B__ my tears. A) hold off B) hold back C) hold with D) hold onto 29. It was __B___ of you not to play the piano while I was asleep. A) considerable B) considerate C) consistent D) constant 30. The scenery was beautiful ___A__ description. A) beyond B) above C) under D) with 31. I lost my ___D__ and banged my book down on the desk. A) mood B) mind C) heart D) temper 32. I intend to take full ___D__ of this trip to buy the things we need. A) profit B) benefit C) interest D) advantage 33. On average, a successful lawyer has to talk to several ____D_ a day. A) customers B) supporters C) guests D) clients

34. You shouldn’t __C__ your time like that, Bob; you have to finish your school work tonight. A) cut B) do C) kill D) kick 35. She was awarded the highest ___C___ for his contribution to world peace. A) price B) press C) prize D) pride

Part II Use of English

1. -I had a really good weekend at my uncle's. -____D________.

A) Oh, that's very nice of you B) Certainly C) It's a pleasure D) Oh, I'm glad to hear that 2. - Congratulations! You won the first prize in today's speech contest. - ___C_____

A) Yes, I beat the others. B) No, no, I didn't do it well. C) Thank you. D) It's a pleasure. 3. - How was your trip to London, Jane? - ____A_______

A) Oh, wonderful indeed. B) I went there alone. C) The guide showed me the way. D) By plane and by bus. 4. - This box is too heavy for me to carry it upstairs. - ____B___

A) You may ask for help. B) I'll give you a hand. C) Please do me a favor. D) I'd come to help. 5. - That’s a beautiful dress you have on! - _____A_______

A) Oh, thanks. I got it yesterday. B) Sorry, it’s too cheap. C) You can have it D) See you later. 6. - Marilyn, I’m afraid I have to be leaving now. - _____B_______

A) That sounds wonderful. B) Oh, so early? C) Not at all. D) Good luck! 7. - Would you mind changing seats with me? - ___C_____

A) Yes, you can. B) Of course, I like to. C) No, I don't mind. D) Certainly, please do. 8. - Hello, Amy. How's everything? - ___A______ A) Just so-so. B) That's right. C) How are you? D) Good to see you. 9. - How is your father today? - _____C_____, thanks. A) He is over forty B) He's a doctor C) He's much better D) He's Brown 10. - Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the bus stop? - ___A______

A) Yes, go straight down this way to the end. B) Why do you ask me the way? C) Yes, I will.

D) No, I can't tell you that.

Part III Reading Comprehension

Passage One

Man has always wanted to fly. Some of the greatest men in history had thought about the problem. One of them, for example, was the great Italian artist, Leonardo Da Vinci. In the sixteenth century he made designs for machines that would fly, but they were never built.

Throughout history, other less famous men had wanted to fly. An example was a man in England 800 years ago. He made a pair of wings from chicken feathers. Then he fixed them to his body and jumped into air from a tall building. He did not fly very far. Instead, he fell to the ground and broke every bone in his body.

The first real steps took place in France, in 1783. Two brothers, the Montgolfiers, made a very large \"hot air balloon\". They knew that hot air rises. Why not fill a balloon with it? The balloon was made of cloth and paper. In September of that year, the King and Queen of France came to see the balloon. They watched it carry the very first air passengers into the sky. The passengers were a sheep and a chicken. We do not know how they felt about the trip. But we do know that the trip lasted eight minutes and that the animals landed safely. Two months later, two men did the same thing. They rose above Paris in a balloon of the same kind. Their trip lasted twenty-five minutes and they traveled about eight kilometers. A1. Leonardo Da Vinci made designs for flying machines. A) T B) F

B2. Eight hundred years ago an Englishman made a kind of flying machine. A) T B) F

A3. In fact, the Englishman who tried to fly lost his life. A) T B) F

B4. The very first air passengers in the balloon were two Frenchmen. A) T B) F

A5. The two Frenchmen rose above Paris in November 1783. A) T B) F

Passage Two

A guide dog is a dog especially trained to guide a blind person. Dogs chosen for such training must show good disposition, intelligence, physical fitness and sense of responsibility.

At the age of about fourteen months, a guide dog begins an intensive course that lasts from three to five months. It becomes accustomed to the leather harness and stiff leather handle it will wear when guiding its blind owner. The dog learns to watch the traffic and to cross the street safely. It also learns to obey such commands as \"forward\\"left\\"right\" and \"sit\" and to disobey any command that might lead its owner into danger.

The most important part of the training course is a four-week program in which the guide dog and its future owner learn to work together. However, many blind people are unsuited by personality to work with dogs. Only a tenth of the blind find a guide dog useful.

A6. A guide dog is a dog trained to help the blind. A) T B) F

A7. A guide dog begins its training course at the age of fourteen months. A) T B) F

B8. Learning not to guide its owner in the street is included in the training course. A) T B) F

A9. The most important part of the training course is to teach the dog how to cooperate with its future owner. A) T B) F

B10. Guide dogs are not popular because it's hard to train a guide dog. A) T B) F

Passage Three

Nowadays, if you were to ask 100 people their opinions about what to wear to an interview, the majority would answer: clean and simple clothes without showing off. An interview is not the place to make a fashion statement, though those in the art fields and the very famous can be a little different. Everyone else should choose to have a good enough but ordinary look. More and more companies are returning to traditional professional dress.

Whatever you wear should go with the fact that you’re a professional who’s ready to get to work at a new job. let common sense be your guide, and it should be easy to avoid fashion mistakes that could damage your chances of getting to the next level in the process. In this market, it is essential that you look good and your appearance is right for the job.

Colors in various shades of blue and gray are the best. Wearing black to the interview could be viewed as too serious. It you do wear black, make sure that there is another color near your face to soften the look. Brown is still considered questionable as a business color, and probably should be avoided. Change your outfit’s look for a second interview by wearing a different color blouse, shirt, scarf or tie.

With these in mind, here are some well-thought-out suggestions on how to avoid fashion mistakes. An image consultant says, clothes should be a part of who you are and should not be noticed. She mentions some mistaken ways of dressing to avoid when interview time comes around:

1. Wild Nail Polish – for men or women. Extremely long or uncut nails are a real turnoff, too. Your nails should be neatly cut.

2. Jewellery That Makes Sounds: Don’t wear more than two rings per hand or only one single earring. If you do wear earrings, make sure they are in pair.

3. Bare Legs: Wear stockings, even in hot summer weather. Stockings can be in quiet colors or a fashion color to match your shoes.

4. Out-of-Date Suits or Leather Jackets for Men or Women: The style for men’s jackets is full-body and looser rather than fitted or tight. Leather jackets are not good for interviewing purposes. They look like outdoors wear. A tie is preferred, at least at the first meeting. At the very least, wear a collared shirt.

5. Short Skirts: Skirts should be more than three inches long below the knee. Don’t

even think about wearing pants to the interview.

6. Printed or Trendy Handbags for women; Red Briefcases for men – Briefcases, purses and shoes should not be noisy in color and should be in good condition.

A11. From this passage we know that the author thinks _____.

A) people in art fields and the very famous can dress themselves differently B) essing oneself up to an interview is very important to attract notice C) aditional dress is the best for any situation D) aditional professional dress is too ordinary

C12. According to the author, when you are going to an interview, _____. A) whatever you wear is OK as long as you get the job B) you don’t have to bet prepared, since it should be easy

C) you should dress yourself in the right way for the job you are seeking D) your common sense will certainly get you through

D13. In the second paragraph of this passage, the phrase “In this market…” refers to the _____ market. A) fashion B) image consultant C) clothes D) job B14. It is believed that _____.

A) black color is totally unacceptable since it is too serious for an interview

B) brown should be avoided because people are doubtful about it as a business

color

C) dark blue or light gray is the best color for an interviewee

D) one should change the color of one’s dress for each interview totally A15. Which of the statement is not true according to the passage?

A) Men should wear a jacket that fits him quite well for an interview. B) Short skirts wouldn’t be suitable dresses for an interview C) To go to an interview, women should not wear pants. D) Never take a trendy handbag for an interview.

Passage Four

The AIDS virus has been around for a very long time, but the spread of the disease within the last twenty years or so on such a scale has caused real concern. It seems that in the 1980s the principal carriers of the disease were homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes. Now it is becoming evident that heterosexuals also spread the disease, that children can be born with the virus and that patients in hospitals are being infected too.

Just as the WHO fought the spread of children’s disease throughout the world in the 1960s, so now they must again use education to fight this killer disease. The organization proposes to write newspaper articles and books, and to make videos and TV programs. These will be translated into the major languages of the world so that as many people as possible can be educated about the danger of AIDS.

However, we are still faced with two big questions. Is educating the public enough if we are to control the spread of AIDS? Does the WHO have enough money

and resources for hospitals throughout the world to help and care for sufferers? One fact is becoming clearer and that is that the WHO has not focused enough on the need to educate medical staff. There are still hospitals and health centers in some parts of the world which do not accept AIDS patients, while there are others where too little care is taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

C16. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A) AIDS is a disease for which a cure has been found. B) AIDS is a disease which has just been found.

C) AIDS is a disease which has existed for a long time. D) AIDS is a disease which spreads very slowly. D17. Who is easily infected with AIDS? A) People who use drugs.

B) People who visit prostitutes. C) Patients who stay in hospital. D) All of the above.

A18. In WHO’s opinion, what will help most effectively in fighting against the spread of AIDS?

A) More education. B) More medicines. C) More doctors. D) More equipment.

B19. From the passage, we can see that the writer is not happy about ______. A) the education the general public get on AIDS B) the education the medical staff get on AIDS C) the TV programs on AIDS

D) the newspaper articles on AIDS

C20. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage? A) It is not enough only to educated the general public.

B) There are some hospitals in some parts of the world which do not accept AIDS

patients.

C) Great care has been taken to prevent the spread of AIDS everywhere in the

world now.

D) More money and resources are needed to control the spread of AIDS.

Part IV Cloze

Everyone has hobbies. A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his spare time. People who take up hobbies are hobbyists. They paint pictures, sing pop songs, ___1___ music instruments and collect stamps or other things. They grow flowers, ___2___ fishing and hunting. They climb mountains, swim, skate and play games.

People today have ___3___ time than ever for hobbies. In early times, people were ___4___ busy making a living to have hobbies. Nowadays machines have taken the place of many workers. More people retire at an earlier age. They have hobbies ___5___ these activities offer them enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. C1. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too D2. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too

B3. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too E4. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too A5. A) because B) more C) play D) go E) too

Part V Translation

1. It was a result that was beyond my expectation. 这是出乎我预料的结果.

2. We should try our best to narrow the generation gap. 我们应该努力缩小代沟.

3. Even though it was raining, she walked to work. 即使下雨，她也要走着去工作. 4. The idea never occurred to me. 这个想法闪现在我脑海.

5. The police are responsible for the preservation of public order and security. 有责任维护公共秩序和安全.

6. No sooner had she come than the maid knocked. 她一来女佣就敲门了. Part VI Sample Writing

Never Give Up 永不言弃

“Every night in my dreams, I see you. I feel you, that is how I know you go on, far across the distance and spaces between us. You have come to show you go on…” What a nice song the radio is broadcasting! You’re right, it’s the song named “My Heart Will Go On”. It was sung by the Canadian singing star Celine Dion for the film Titanic. Titanic is such a wonderful film. It received my prizes. I was once moved to tears by it.

It’s a film about how the ship Titanic sank into the sea. It is very exciting. But I was more interested in the stars of the film, Jack and Rose’s story. We can learn some deeper things from it.

On Money 关于钱

Money is regarded by some people as the most important thing in life. It is even regarded as the symbol of wealth and social position. For example, with plenty of money a man can do whatever he wants to. He can afford expensive cars and luxurious houses, and he can travel around the world and visit as many interesting places as he wants to. In their eyes, money is everything in life.

In my opinion, money is not everything. Money can both benefit people and do harm to them. On the one hand, we can't deny that money is useful. We need money to buy food or a house or pay our education cost. Money can make us live more comfortably. For example, with more money, we can help others and take part in more

social activities and receive a good education, thus increasing our knowledge and developing our skills. On the other hand, some people try to get money by dishonest means, for example, they often cheat and gamble, even rob and kill people. Sooner or later, they will be punished by the law. Money can bring them nothing but misery.