1、too much ______ to dirty air can cause people to suffer from allergies and diseases that will eventually affect people’s health. a、exposure b、breath c、infection d、allergy
2、in short, participation in sports is extremely _____ for college students not only physically but also emotionally and socially. a、remarkable b、beneficial c、distinctive d、condensed
3、researchers put patients through a set of psychological tests to determine the negative consequences of sleep_____. a、excursion b、obligation c、abundance d、deficit
4、to help the employees be more communicative, the company is offering workshops for those who may be professionally______ but socially awkward. a、comparative b、competent c、contented d、complimentary
5、it was reported that there was a vehicle missing every 20 seconds in the us. if the trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could _____ two million. a、extend b、succeed c、exceed d、proceed
6、the mayor decided to ______ his speech in order to leave enough time for his audience to raise questions. a、condense b、adjust c、extend d、intend
7、most parents, in fact, aren’t very helpful with the problems that their sons and daughters have in ______ to their college life. a、proclaiming b、integrating c、succeeding d、adjusting
8、most of the time, no one will care about natural disasters, and they won’t ________ avoiding disasters till one has really struck. a、be obliged to b、be attracted to c、be serious about d、be allergic to
9、it’s understandable that, without any support, a 16-year-old can easily_________ in a committee of people in their forties. a、run into b、thrust upon c、equip with d、get lost
10、it doesn’t ________ to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good. a、make up b、make sense c、make excuses d、make for
1.8 unit test
1、how does the author feel when his students could only use “ it was, like, whoa” to describe his excursion to europe. a、delighted. b、proud. c、frustrated. d、angry.
2、why does the author say that the work of teaching grammar must be handled delicately? a、because grammar is hard for students to learn. b、because grammar is boring to most of the young students. c、because students don’t know how to learn grammar. d、because the teacher teaches grammar in a boring way.
3、just this morning, my son and i were eating breakfast when i attempted to add milk to my tea. “ dad”, he said, “ if i ___ you, i ___ do that.” a、was, would. b、was, wouldn’t. c、were, wouldn’t. d、were, would.
4、who should be blamed for students’ language deficit? a、schools. b、environment. c、teachers. d、students themselves.
5、what are the two things that the author uses to describe grammar and vocabulary? a、road map. b、flowers. c、car. d、trees.
6、what should be contained in the thesis statement? a、a topic. b、a claim. c、major points the essay will cover. d、examples.
7、vocabulary and grammar are essential in english learning.
8、grammar rules enable learners to develop a habit of thinking logically and accurately when using language.
9、students should bear the bulk of criticism for their language deficits because they should know better.
10、signs in grocery stores point them to stationary, even though the actual ______ items-pads, albums and notebooks-are not nailed down.
unit 2 the humanities:out of date?
2.8 unit test
1、how does the author’s attitudes towards the studying of humanities? a、objective. b、supportive. c、neutral. d、indifferent.
2、what are not the main factors that affect students’ decision on choosing their majors? a、personal interest. b、family advice. c、future job prospects. d、money.
3、what are the roles of liberal arts education? a、liberal arts education gives students opportunities to engage in the tough questions. b、it helps students to learn how to think critically. c、it helps students how to live. d、it makes students to realize our imagination is as powerful as our abilities.
4、what advantages can students get from taking the course in the humanities? a、studying the humanities improves our ability to read and write and to understand complex ideas. b、studying the humanities invests us with great insight and self-awareness. c、studying the humanities provides the scope of possibilities that are widely open to us. d、studying the humanities provides inner insight, combined with technical knowledge, is ideal for the establishment of a good career.
5、when the job market worsens, many students calculate they can major in english or history.
6、the humanities help to create well-rounded human beings with insight and understanding of the passions, hopes and dreams common to all humanity.
7、since ancient times, people have speculated about the mystery of those inner forces that drive some people to greatness and other to self-destruction.
8、through exploration of the humanities, students learn how to think creatively and critically.
2.7 unit quiz for words and expressions
1、in our class, most discussions and activities take place in assigned small groups. these groups provide a supportive and safe environment that ________ learning. a、accelerates b、promotes c、calculates d、motivates
2、it is the development strategy of the company to ________ its overseas expansion in order to take a slice of the world market. a、accelerate b、persist c、compel d、invest
3、nearly six million people go to see the mona lisa every year, attracted by the ________ of her smile. when you're not looking at her, she seems to be smiling; when you look at her, she stops. a、tale b、legend c、mystery d、secret
4、to live with a family whose native language is english is the ideal way to further improve one’s english and to gain ________ into its culture. a、insight b、view c、horizon d、vision
5、there is a real need to ________ academic achievement in schools and help with the development of a student's overall character. a、urge b、prompt c、boost d、undertake
6、einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from ________, reason and language. a、analysis b、calculation c、scope d、comment
7、being a single parent, there is no way for her to ________ the time and energy she has devoted to her children for the past 10 years. a、speculate b、undertake c、compel d、calculate
8、because women often restrict their diet in an effort to control weight, they may not consume enough iron-rich food and ________ experience an iron deficiency. a、depend on b、is easy to c、are liable to d、rely on
9、some reform advocates ignore the impact of class size on student achievement, and they are ________ what they call as a priority: teacher effectiveness. a、back up b、supported by c、make for d、in favor of
10、because of easy access to the internet, the new breakthrough to create something truly creative ________ happen anytime now. a、must be b、is bound to c、by all means d、be certain to
unit 3 journey through the odyssey years
3.7 unit quiz for words and expressions
1、unlike the practice in china, if you’re at a hotel restaurant in the united states, expect a 15-20 percent service charge or add the ____ amount yourself. a、radical b、sensible c、equivalent d、peculiar
2、the project is on the point of collapse, and unless something very ____is done to repair the damage there will be no hope for the project. a、radical b、peculiar c、previous d、prior
3、it is ___ for every family to make earthquake emergency plans and know how to leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake. a、radical b、rebellious c、stable d、sensible
4、economists are interested in all the factors that can help to ___ the extent to which a price change will affect supply and demand in the market. a、acquaint b、quit c、predict d、witness
5、it’s not unusual for teenagers to go through a(n) ___ when they feel ashamed of their parents, afraid that they might not live up to their friends' standards. a、induction b、phase c、label d、stability
6、ernest hemingway's keen insight into his society, ardent love for people and perceptive abilities helped him to form his own ___ characteristic of writing. a、static b、implicit c、contemporary d、peculiar
7、there is more to a woman than her looks, so i ___ the fact that after a woman grows old and loses her looks people stop paying attention to her. a、reinforce b、resent c、deceive d、witness
8、people from abroad can take part in the intensified language program because schools have to ___students whose english is not their first language. a、give way to b、saddle with c、make allowances for d、prior to
9、do not be intimidated by people who think they are smarter than you, and don't ___ when facing competition; inner confidence is important. a、resort to b、back off c、saddle with d、wonder at
10、talking about negotiations, once an agreement is made, the chinese sometimes ___ the slow pace in which westerners implement the decision. a、apart from b、keep a distance from c、wonder at d、saddle with
3.8 unit test
1、in which life stage do we explore personal relationships and later focus on our career and family? a、infancy. b、old age. c、adulthood. d、adolescence.
2、usually __________ pattern works best in short essay with few points. a、point-by-point. b、subject-by-subject. c、problem-solution. d、cause-and-effect.
3、who takes through the odyssey years? a、teenagers. b、old men. c、adults. d、young people who graduate from high school, continue through college, and then lead to starting a family and having a career.
4、now the word “odyssey” means a long series of ______, especially when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc.. a、stories. b、wanderings. c、adventures. d、vacations.
5、to write a good comparison / contrast essay, we should__________. a、present a clear thesis statement and draw a conclusion. b、be sure the subjects are similar and the comparison / contrast is meaningful. c、select the organizational pattern. d、use clear transitions and signposts.
6、according to different age groups, there are 5 stages for the life of a healthy person from birth to death.
7、the odyssey is the ultimate adventures story of odysseus. it is written by the greek author james joyce.
8、young people must have strength, capacity and confidence to successfully pass through the odyssey years.
unit 4 college sweethearts
4.8 unit test
1、why did the author want to “grab” a boyfriend at college? a、she wanted to be in a relationship. b、she wanted to let other girls admire her. c、she wanted to get away from her boring college life. d、she wanted to prove she was attractive.
2、what was the author’s inner thinking when butch announced publicly she was his girlfriend? a、she was serious about their relationship. b、she was fearful of being his girlfriend. c、she was still cautious about butch. d、she would never marry him, a rebel without a bright future.
3、what were the stages involved in the author’s long journey of love? a、in a relationship. b、marriage proposal. c、first date. d、happy marriage.
4、what are the important things that need to keep in mind when writing a narrative essay? a、use time signals to help connect details. b、make sure to include not only what happened but also how you felt about what was going on. c、make the story vivid by using dialogs. d、a narrative needs a clear thesis statement.
5、quite many college students were actually following a more traditional pattern of dating, romantic but conservative, a clear stream on campus in the 1960s in the united states.
6、quite many college students were actually following a more traditional pattern of dating, romantic but conservative, a clear stream on campus in the 1960s in the united states.
7、the love between the author and butch started with a casual attraction but bloomed into a mature love and rich life.
8、during the author’s first date with butch, she was just ______ about butch.
4.7 unit quiz for words and expressions
1、when the police caught up with him, mr. foster had to ______ that he’d broken the speed limit. a、confess b、display c、lodge d、coordinate
2、as can be probably perceived, a manned trip to mars may soon _______ since scientists have achieved manned moon mission. a、deserve b、grant c、propose d、commence
3、a number of countries are ________ their efforts to send out food to the area worst affected by the flood. a、proceeding b、tempting c、coordinating d、displaying
4、state governments and the colleges themselves have _______ financial help to students with special abilities and those with financial needs. a、granted b、confessed c、disapproved d、bloomed
5、the committee agreed that his papers ________ a wider circulation because of their essential and fundamental interest to a larger audience. a、proceeded b、deserved c、coordinated d、tempted
6、the anger and frustration ________ by the local people who do not understand what is happening to them will be a terrible and dangerous force. a、commenced b、displayed c、granted d、approved
7、as the finance ministry rejected the deal for its “lack of charity”, it _____ a complaint with the european commission that this deal was against the law. a、lodged b、proposed c、bloomed d、weaved
8、there was an obvious indication that the police who have to enforce the new law were not _________ the general discontent. a、filled with b、taking the liberty of c、immune to d、heading for
9、rose knows that continuous letters from john, together with countless roses, are aimed at making her ___________ him. a、come over b、stare at c、expel from d、fall in love with
10、the parents were quite happy to ________ our suggestion because it had taken their most important concerns into consideration. a、proceed to b、be pessimistic about c、gaze at d、go along with
unit 5 spend or save-the students' dilemma
5.7 unit quiz for words and expressions
1、the “discipline” message asks people to save, while the “enjoy yourself” message asks people to spend; therefore, they ________each other. a、confront b、contract c、contact d、contradict
2、there is a widely held suspicion that the politician, though retired, still has great power and is _________events behind the scenes. a、manifesting b、manufacturing c、manipulating d、managing
3、it is a(n) __________that in some odd way world peace appears to depend on our spending millions of pounds on weapons that can kill us all. a、paraphrase b、paragraph c、paradox d、parachute
4、my roommate is always very optimistic, and that's why he still __________his good humor after all the setbacks. a、retains b、detains c、obtains d、entertains
5、it is far more effective for parents to allow for the child’s __________and let him make his own choice rather than make a decision for him. a、respective b、perspective c、prospective d、retrospective
6、he is a very considerate and generous person, and he is also one of those who can often _____________pleasure from helping others. a、derive b、revive c、survive d、direct
7、when you are writing any directions for people, you’ve got to be direct and ___________ to make everything rightly understood. a、implicit b、import c、explicit d、export
8、the new teaching program was _____________last semester because the teachers in the department protested its demand for more intense work. a、spent b、suspected c、sustained d、suspended
9、people who work in offices are ________as “white-collar workers” for the simple reason that they traditionally wear a white shirt with a collar and a tie to go to work. a、referred at b、referred with c、referred for d、referred to
10、when the police arrived, he had already destroyed the evidence that was___________ his earlier statement made a few hours ago. a、at odds to b、at odds with c、at odds d、at odds for
5.8 unit test
1、which of the following behaviors are in accordance with the “upright” message? a、susan overspends her credit card to buy clothes and shoes. b、ted wants to a new camera, and he buys it immediately. c、rebecca spends all her salary without penny left very month. d、gordon works hard, and he saves a large sum of money.
2、what is considered to be a key ingredient of one’s university education? a、financial well-being b、passion c、enthusiasm d、innovation
3、how to be a smart and educated consumer? a、attend financial literacy classes. b、consult with someone to help set up a budget. c、find a partner to stay on track. d、seek help before your financial problems become worse.
4、which of the following is believed to be “traditional american values”? a、individual freedom and self-reliance. b、equality of opportunity and competition. c、material wealth and hard work. d、modesty and filial piety.
5、banks offer higher interest rates so we increase savings. then the same banks send us credit card offers so we can spend more.
6、the “permissive” message urges us to work hard and save, suspend your desires and avoid luxuries.
7、the __________ is that every day we get two sets of messages at odds with each other. one is the “permissive” perspective; the other is “upright” message.
8、as you learn to balance spending and saving, you will become the ________of your own ship, steering your life in a successful and productive direction.
unit 6 door closer, are you?
6.8 unit test
1、the battle of julu was fought in julu primarily between forces of the __________ and the insurgent (谋叛的) state of chu. a、tang dynasty. b、ming dynasty. c、qin dynasty. d、sui dynasty.
2、who is famous for the battle of “smashing the cauldrons and sinking the boats”(破釜沉舟)? a、ban chao. b、xiang yu. c、wei qing. d、yue fei.
3、when we are faced with many options, what should we do? a、keep all the options open. b、make our decisions by drawing lots. c、make our decisions randomly. d、only keep the choices that actually enrich our lives.
4、what does the word “irrational” mean? a、not based on logical or clear thought. b、the causes for something. c、fixed amount of something. d、unusual, especially in a worrying way.
5、when writing a cause-and-effect essay, students need to remember ______. a、choose a topic that revolves around a cause-and-effect relationship. b、choose the most forceful causes or effects. c、use appropriate order to organize all the supporting details. d、introduce causes and effects using appropriate transitions to achieve coherence.
6、more is always better than less.
7、there are some approaches to live little and make room for the good stuff.
8、when we analyze causes, we may ask the question why.
6.7 unit quiz for words and expressions
1、a strong police force has been placed between the two________ groups in the village to prevent fighting and killing. a、imperial b、respective c、rival d、opponent
2、though many things have been changed culturally, there is a commitment and sense of responsibility that have not yet been ________ in today’s society. a、discarded b、respected c、validated d、protested
3、she didn’t want to marry him and was ________ against him because he had only a bachelor’s degree and didn’t meet her expectations for marriage. a、fluctuated b、modified c、investigated d、prejudiced
4、he president is in trouble and will have to work hard to________ his credibility after people discovered that he was not telling the truth. a、review b、restore c、revolve d、retell
5、to study a number of subjects in the humanities has been both enjoyable and ________, providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live. a、enlightening b、implementing c、participating d、preserving
6、people are concerned about the environment issue because air and water pollution not only affects everyone’s health but also makes it difficult for businesses to ________. a、raid b、territory c、profit d、summit
7、instead of ignoring or envying successful students, i made it my mission to ________ the mysterious causes of their success and greatness. a、delegate b、convict c、investigate d、motivate
8、please don’t forget the tourist guide, which should ________ when you travel to different places in asia and europe for the next few weeks. a、come up with b、be exhausted from c、cling to d、come in handy
9、you will ________ for not learning english; you never know how much you will miss without being able to speak english. a、pay attention to b、pay a big price c、be attached to d、lose your way
10、class discussions next week will________ the importance of love, communication and a close relationship between parents and their children. a、revolve around b、be exhausted from c、come in handy d、impose on
大学英语（2）期末考试
大学英语（2）期末考试
1、too much ______ to dirty air can cause people to suffer from allergies and diseases that will eventually affect people’s health. a、exposure b、breath c、infection d、allergy
2、in short, participation in sports is extremely _____ for college students not only physically but also emotionally and socially. a、remarkable b、beneficial c、distinctive d、condensed
3、researchers put patients through a set of psychological tests to determine the negative consequences of sleep_____. a、excursion b、obligation c、abundance d、deficit
4、to help the employees be more communicative, the company is offering workshops for those who may be professionally______ but socially awkward. a、comparative b、competent c、contented d、complimentary
5、it was reported that there was a vehicle missing every 20 seconds in the us. if the trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could _____ two million. a、extend b、succeed c、exceed d、proceed
6、in our class, most discussions and activities take place in assigned small groups. these groups provide a supportive and safe environment that ________ learning. a、prepares b、promotes c、calculates d、proceeds
7、it is the development strategy of the company to ________ its overseas expansion in order to take a slice of the world market. a、accelerate b、persist c、compel d、invest
8、nearly six million people go to see the mona lisa every year, attracted by the ________ of her smile. when you're not looking at her, she seems to be smiling; when you look at her, she stops. a、tale b、legend c、mystery d、secret
9、to live with a family whose native language is english is the ideal way to further improve one’s english and to gain ________ into its culture. a、insight b、view c、horizon d、vision
10、there is a real need to ________ academic achievement in schools and help with the development of a student's overall character. a、urge b、prompt c、boost d、undertake
11、unlike the practice in china, if you’re at a hotel restaurant in the united states, expect a 15-20 percent service charge or add the ____ amount yourself. a、radical b、sensible c、equivalent d、peculiar
12、the project is on the point of collapse, and unless something very ____is done to repair the damage there will be no hope for the project. a、radical b、peculiar c、previous d、prior
13、it is ___ for every family to make earthquake emergency plans and know how to leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake. a、radical b、rebellious c、stable d、sensible
14、economists are interested in all the factors that can help to ___ the extent to which a price change will affect supply and demand in the market. a、acquaint b、quit c、predict d、witness
15、it’s not unusual for teenagers to go through a (n) ___ when they feel ashamed of their parents, afraid that they might not live up to their friends' standards. a、induction b、phase c、label d、stability
16、when the police caught up with him, mr. foster had to ______ that he’d broken the speed limit. a、confess b、display c、lodge d、coordinate
17、as can be probably perceived, a manned trip to mars may soon _______ since scientists have achieved manned moon mission. a、deserve b、grant c、propose d、commence
18、a number of countries are ________ their efforts to send out food to the area worst affected by the flood. a、proceeding b、tempting c、coordinating d、displaying
19、state governments and the colleges themselves have _______ financial help to students with special abilities and those with financial needs. a、granted b、confessed c、disapproved d、bloomed
20、the committee agreed that his papers ________ a wider circulation because of their essential and fundamental interest to a larger audience. a、proceeded b、deserved c、coordinated d、tempted
21、the “discipline” message asks people to save, while the “enjoy yourself” message asks people to spend; therefore, they ________each other. a、confront b、contract c、contact d、contradict
22、there is a widely held suspicion that the politician, though retired, still has great power and is _________events behind the scenes. a、manifesting b、manufacturing c、manipulating d、managing
23、it is a (n) __________that in some odd way world peace appears to depend on our spending millions of pounds on weapons that can kill us all. a、paraphrase b、paragraph c、paradox d、parachute
24、my roommate is always very optimistic, and that’s why he still __________his good humor after all the setbacks. a、retains b、detains c、obtains d、entertains
25、it is far more effective for parents to allow for the child’s __________and let him make his own choice rather than make a decision for him. a、respective b、perspective c、prospective d、retrospective
26、a strong police force has been placed between the two________ groups in the village to prevent fighting and killing. a、imperial b、respective c、rival d、opponent
27、though many things have been changed culturally, there is a commitment and sense of responsibility that have not yet been ________ in today’s society. a、discarded b、respected c、validated d、protested
28、she didn’t want to marry him and was ________ against him because he had only a bachelor’s degree and didn’t meet her expectations for marriage. a、fluctuated b、modified c、investigated d、prejudiced
29、the president is in trouble and will have to work hard to________ his credibility after people discovered that he was not telling the truth. a、review b、restore c、revolve d、retell
30、to study a number of subjects in the humanities has been both enjoyable and ________, providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live. a、enlightening b、implementing c、participating d、preserving
31、vocabulary and grammar are essential in english learning.
32、grammar rules enable learners to develop a habit of thinking logically and accurately when using language.
33、the humanities help to create well-rounded human beings with insight and understanding of the passions, hopes and dreams common to all humanity.
34、through exploration of the humanities, students learn how to think creatively and critically.
35、when we analyze causes, we may ask the question why.
36、according to different age groups, there are 3 stages for the life of a healthy person from birth to death.
37、the love between the author and butch started with a casual attraction but bloomed into a mature love and rich life.
38、banks offer higher interest rates so we increase savings. then the same banks send us credit card offers so we can spend more.
39、more is always better than less.
40、in unit 5, the “permissive” message urges us to work hard and save, suspend your desires and avoid luxuries.