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大学英语(一)第一次作业

交际用语1

一、英语口语三原则:礼貌原则、利他原则、文化遵从原则

1. 礼貌原则

无论在任何场合、表达什么看法/ 情感,发话/ 发问和应答都要有礼貌,即使表达不同看法或批评意见也要委婉间接的表达,使对方听起来不刺耳。

e.g: - Do you think I can use your car for one day?

- A .

A. I’m afraid not.

B. No, you can’t.

C. I won’t let y ou do that.

D. Absolutely not.

解析:此题第一说话人向对方提出请求“想借车一用”,对方如果不能答应,应该委婉地表示拒绝。

因此选A。

礼貌原则还表现在拒绝请求的方式上:一种是委婉回绝,上面的例子“I’m afraid not”就是这种情况;另一种是先表同意,然后用“but”转折,表达不同意的意思。可以这样说:I’d like/ love to, but…

That’s a good idea, but…

2. 利他原则

在日常交际中,英语国家形成一种习俗,要尽可能为对方提供帮助和方便; 对别人遇到的好事/成功表示高兴; 坏事表示难过/惋惜,因此在交际用语中也要体现出来这种倾向。

e.g: - I am going to the City Hall, can you tell me how to get there, madam?

- D .

A. No, you don’t know

B. I don’t know.

C. Yes, you will.

D. Sorry, I am new here too. But you can ask the policeman over there.

解析:此题第一说话人在向对方问路,按照利他原则,应尽可能为对方提供帮助。所以选D,首先表示歉意,自己也不知道,同时给出一些有帮助的建议。

3. 文化遵从原则

在交际用语中,大家要有跨文化意识。也就是要克服本民族的习惯思维和应答模式,要使用得体、符合对方习惯的方式来应答。

e.g: - Mary, your dress is really beautiful. How is John?

- C .

A. Thank you very much

B. No, no, John is not bad

C. Thank you. He is fine

D. Don’t say that. It’s ugly. John is good

解析:按照英美国家文化,当受到他人赞扬时,应真诚表示感谢,这也是对说话人的尊重。如果一味谦虚说“不、没有、还差得远”等反而不礼貌,这与中国人的习惯思维不太一样,所以选C。二、答题技巧之“排除法”

交际用语部分试题的选项中,错误选项不但错得比较明显,而且有一定规律可循,这为解题时使用排除法提供了机会。错项的类型大体有几类:A. 选项本身语法错误;B.选项议题与谈话主题无关;C.选项明显违反上述三原则;D. 选项虽然与谈话主题有关,但不能提供发问者要求的信息、态度或观点;

e.g:

1)- Mary, are you and your husband busy this weekend?

- B .

A. this weekend we may go to cinema

B. No, we’re not

C. O h, it’s none of your business

D. Welcome to our party

解析:Mary 的问题包含了“忙不忙”的询问,她可能想邀请对方作点什么。选项A属于上述D 的情况,虽然与提问句的主题有关,但并未直接提供“忙”还是“不忙”的信息;C 回答很不客气,显然违反礼貌原则;D 与谈话主题无关,最后只剩下B是答案。

2)- You are not the manager here, are you?

- C .

A. Yes, I’m not

B. No, I am

C. Yes, I am

D. No, not at all

解析:选项A,B 都属于本身语法错误,不看发问句也可以排除。D 语法无错,但不能提供发问句要求的信息,属错项,答案是C。

第一次大英作业:

1. - Sorry to give you so much trouble.

- ___C_____

A. I think so.

B. Oh, I'm sorry.

C. It's OK.

D. You are busy.

2. - Hello, who is calling?

- ____B_____

A. Mary is out.

B. Hello, this is William from IBM.

C. It's me.

D. Can you guess?

3. - I am planning to study abroad, and I want your advice.

- ____C_____

A. You do not have to.

B. You ask me?

C. What can I do for you?

D. It is unnecessary.

4. - I heard you got a full mark in the English exam. Congratulations!

- ____C_____

A. Oh, no, no.

B. No, I didn’t do very well.

C. Thanks.

D. Don’t praise me.

5. - It is cold today. What would you like to do this afternoon?

- ____D_____

A. I don't think so.

B. Yes, it's cold. But spring is coming.

C. I need my coat, please.

D. Yes, it's too cold, so I don't feel like going out today.

6. - Thanks, you saved my life!

- ___B______

A. Oh, I'm afraid I didn't do well enough.

B. I'm glad I could help.

C. No problem.

D. It's not necessary for you to say so.

7. - I'd like to book a room, please.

- ____A_____

A. Single or double?

B. Good or bad?

C. Which room?

D. We don't have books here.

8. - Do you know where I can find a supermarket?

- ____B_____

A. Ask others.

B. Around the corner.

C. You can walk there.

D. What do you want to buy?

9. - Welcome to Unix International. I hope you will enjoy your work here.

- ____C_____

A. I can earn a lot.

B. Is this a good firm?

C. I am sure I will.

D. You are very kind.

10. - ___A______

- I'd like to place an order please.

A. Can I help you?

B. I can help you.

C. What are you doing?

D. Why are you doing?

11. - Thank you for calling.

- ___C______

A. Don't mention it.

B. That's fine.

C. Nice talking to you.

D. Call back again.

12. - A table for two, please.

- ___B______

A. It is a pleasure.

B. This way, please.

C. What can I do for you?

D. Are you ready to order?

13. - How long have you worked here?

-_____C____

A. Since about two years.

B. I do not know.

C. For about two years.

D. Who knows.

14. - Sorry to have kept you waiting.

- ____A_____

A. That's OK.

B. What are you doing?

C. What's wrong with you?

D. Where have you been?

15. - Thank you ever so much for your lovely gift.

- _____B____

A. Never mind.

B. I'm glad you like it.

C. Please don't say so.

D. No, It's not so good.

16. - When are you going on holiday?

- ___B______

A. Last night.

B. Next week.

C. By plane.

D. With my brother.

17. - Good morning, John. How are you doing?

- ___C______

A. I'm pleased.

B. Good night.

C. Not so bad. And you?

D. How do you do?

18. - Excuse me, is this the Sale's Department?

- ____A_____

- I am so sorry.

A. I'm afraid you have the wrong number.

B. You are wrong.

C. What's wrong with you?

D. What are you talking about?

19. - What a beautiful dress you have on today!

- _____D____

A. It is suitable for me.

B. No, it isn't.

C. You want to have one, too?

D. Thank you.

20. - Which would you rather have, tea or coffee?

- ____D_____

A. Sure, I would.

B. Yes, pleasure.

C. Yes, thank you.

D. Neither, thank you.

21. - Hi, is Thomas there?

- ___C______

A. Who are you?

B. Sorry, I'll call him.

C. Hold on. I'll get him.

D. Yes, Thomas is me.

22. - Thanks for inviting us to dinner. ___D______

- Thank you! It's so good that you like them.

A. Best wishes to you!

B. Enjoy yourself!

C. Congratulations!

D. Everything tastes great!

23. - What's the matter, John?

- ____A_____

A. I failed my French test.

B. It doesn't matter.

C. Nothing's wrong with him.

D. I don't think I can.

24. - How are you going on with your English?

- ____C_____

A. I am very well.

B. I am going to the library.

C I am going to take College English Test Band Four.

D That's a good question.

25. - What's the problem, Ted?

- ____D_____

A. I don't know.

B. Thank you for asking.

C. No problem.

D. I can't find my keys.

26. - How's your family?

- ___C______

A. Thanks all the same.

B. Thanks for calling.

C. Not too bad.

D. Don't mention it.

27. - Hello, how are you?

- ____C_____

A. Hello, how are you?

B. How do you do?

C. Fine, thank you.

D. That's OK.

28. - Can I help you, Sir?

- _____B____

A. No, I don't need your help.

B. Yes. I'd like to withdraw some money.

C. Well, leave me alone.

D. Don't bother me!

29. - I wish you success in your career.

- ____D_____

A. You are welcome.

B. I think so.

C. Yes, please.

D. The same to you.

30. - Can I ask you a few questions?

- ____D_____

A. What do you do?

B. It's a good idea.

C. No, thanks.

D. Certainly.

31. - What do you think of the new mobile phone model?

- _____C____

A. It goes very fast.

B. It travels very fast.

C. It is very expensive.

D. It walks very slowly.

32. - Could I speak to Jane, please?

- ____C_____

A. Sorry, I am not Jane.

B. Yes, speak please.

C. I'm afraid you've got the wrong number.

D. Can I help you?

33. - You haven't paid for it yet.

- _____A____

A. Oh, I'm really very sorry.

B. Thank you.

C. Not at all.

D. Of course, I know.

34. - Good morning, may I speak to Mark, please?

- _____B____

A. Who's there?

B. Who's speaking?

C. Who are you?

D. Who wants to speak to Mark?

35. - What is she?

- _____A____

A. She is a typist.

B. She is talking to her friend.

C. She is having a holiday.

D. She is my sister.

36. - Hello, may I speak to Mike?

- ____C_____

A. You are wanted on the telephone.

B. Who are you?

C. Just a second, please.

D. Can I take a message for him?

37. - Do you know the girl over there?

- _____D____

A. How can I know?

B. Yes, I remember it now.

C. She is a good girl.

D. She is Lily, my teacher's daughter.

38. - You are late! The discussion started 30 minutes ago.

- _____C____

A. Well, I don't care.

B. Don't blame me.

C. I am really sorry.

D. That's great.

39. - Mary, we should get together some time.

- ____A_____

A. Yes, what about next week?

B. I will miss you.

C. I'm afraid I can wait.

D. You think about it.

40. - Thank you for the wonderful meal, Mrs. Hanson.

- .____D_____

A. Oh, I don't think you ate well.

B. I'm not a good cook in fact.

C. Be careful next time.

D. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

41. - Let's go for a drive.

- ___C______

A. I'm busy.

B. It drives me mad.

C. All right. Let's go.

D. I don't say anything.

42. -What are you going to do?

- ____A_____

A. I'm planning to go to the cinema with my friend.

B. No, I'm not going to do it.

C. Thank you for asking me about it.

D. Yes, I'll go.

43. - Do you think I can borrow your bike for a few hours?

- _______A_________________________

A. I’m sorry, but I really need it this afternoon.

B. I don’t think so.

C. I am afraid you can.

D. You can’t do that.

44. - I'm looking for a shirt for my father.

- ___D______

A. What size do you wear?

B. What can I do for you?

C. How about this one.

D. What size does your father wear?

45. - Shall we have another cup of tea?

- ____B_____

A. Do you like tea?

B. Why not?

C. Good tea.

D. I'm thirsty.

46. - How do you do?

- ____B_____

A. Very well.

B. How do you do?

C. I'm a doctor.

D. Nice to have known you.

47. - I think digital dictionaries are very useful.

- _____A____

A. Yes, so do I.

B. It's a good idea.

C. Neither do I.

D. I get one, too.

48. - I must be going now. See you next time.

- ____A_____

A. See you.

B. That's all right.

C. Please stay with me.

D. Certainly.

49. - I hear you got through your exam. Congratulations!

- _____C____

A. No. I didn't do well enough.

B. Who told you that?

C. Thanks.

D. Yes, I got a good mark.

50. - What does Tom's wife do for a living?

- ____A_____

A. She is a doctor.

B. Tom loves his wife.

C. She has a happy life.

D. She lives far from here.

交际用语2

注意:

1) 本次作业为全国英语统考真题题型之一的交际口语,是统考中一道非常重要的题型。本次共50道单选题,做作业前,请同学们认真学习以下口语对话原则,掌握这些,任何问题都能从容应对。

2) 本次作业截止日期到2011年5月8日,为避免最后时刻网络突发问题而无法提交,请同学们抓紧时间尽早完成。过期不接受任何原因的迟交。

3) 本次作业为系统自动批改,提交时的题号为1-50,请同学们点击提交前仔细检查,确认不要错交成其它课程的作业或点错答案,一旦提交将无法修改。

一、英语口语三原则:礼貌原则、利他原则、文化遵从原则

1. 礼貌原则

无论在任何场合、表达什么看法/ 情感,发话/ 发问和应答都要有礼貌,即使表达不同看法或批评意见也要委婉间接的表达,使对方听起来不刺耳。

e.g: - Do you think I can use your car for one day?

- A .

A. I’m afraid not.

B. No, you can’t.

C. I won’t let you do that.

D. Absolutely not.

解析:此题第一说话人向对方提出请求“想借车一用”,对方如果不能答应,应该委婉地表示拒绝。

因此选A。

礼貌原则还表现在拒绝请求的方式上:一种是委婉回绝,上面的例子“I’m afraid not”就是这种情况;另一种是先表同意,然后用“but”转折,表达不同意的意思。可以这样说:I’d like/ love to, but…

That’s a good idea, but…

2. 利他原则

在日常交际中,英语国家形成一种习俗,要尽可能为对方提供帮助和方便; 对别人遇到的好事/成功表示高兴; 坏事表示难过/惋惜,因此在交际用语中也要体现出来这种倾向。

e.g: - I am going to the City Hall, can you tell me how to get there, madam?

- D .

A. No, you don’t know

B. I don’t know.

C. Yes, you will.

D. Sorry, I am new here too. But you can ask the policeman over there.

解析:此题第一说话人在向对方问路,按照利他原则,应尽可能为对方提供帮助。所以选D,首先表示歉意,自己也不知道,同时给出一些有帮助的建议。

3. 文化遵从原则

在交际用语中,大家要有跨文化意识。也就是要克服本民族的习惯思维和应答模式,要使用得体、符合对方习惯的方式来应答。

e.g: - Mary, your dress is really beautiful. How is John?

- C .

A. Thank you very much

B. No, no, John is not bad

C. Thank you. He is fine

D. Don’t say that. It’s ugly. John is good

解析:按照英美国家文化,当受到他人赞扬时,应真诚表示感谢,这也是对说话人的尊重。如果一味谦虚说“不、没有、还差得远”等反而不礼貌,这与中国人的习惯思维不太一样,所以选C。二、答题技巧之“排除法”

交际用语部分试题的选项中,错误选项不但错得比较明显,而且有一定规律可循,这为解题时使用排除法提供了机会。错项的类型大体有几类:A. 选项本身语法错误;B.选项议题与谈话主题无关;C.选项明显违反上述三原则;D. 选项虽然与谈话主题有关,但不能提供发问者要求的信息、态度或观点;

e.g:

1)- Mary, are you and your husband busy this weekend?

- B .

A. this weekend we may go to cinema

B. No, we’re not

C. Oh, it’s none of your business

D. Welcome to our party

解析:Mary 的问题包含了“忙不忙”的询问,她可能想邀请对方作点什么。选项A属于上述D 的情况,虽然与提问句的主题有关,但并未直接提供“忙”还是“不忙”的信息;C 回答很不客气,显然违反礼貌原则;D 与谈话主题无关,最后只剩下B是答案。

2)- You are not the manager here, are you?

- C .

A. Yes, I’m not

B. No, I am

C. Yes, I am

D. No, not at all

解析:选项A,B 都属于本身语法错误,不看发问句也可以排除。D 语法无错,但不能提供发问句要求的信息,属错项,答案是C。

第二次大英作业:

1. - Did you see the ad on the bulletin board?

- ___A______

A. No. What's it about?

B. Yes. What's it about?

C. It's still there.

D. That's a good idea.

2. - Thanks for inviting me, John, but I've already made other plans.

- ____C_____. Maybe some other time.

A. I hope you enjoy it

B. That's good

C. Oh! I'm sorry to hear that

D. Great! I really had a good time

3. - Bring me the bill, please.

- ____B_____

A. You are welcome.

B. Please wait for a moment, sir.

C. I'll hurry up.

D. Be quick.

4. - Would you like to try some of our best wine, sir?

- ___A______

A. No, thanks.

B. How do you like it?

C. French wine is wonderful.

D. Put it on the table.

5. - Where is the Loan Department, please?

- ___B______

A. Who are you?

B. This way, please.

C. I don't want to say anything.

D. What can I do for you?

6. - Would you mind helping me with the presentation?

- ____C_____

A. Yes. Please.

B. No. I can't do it.

C. Not at all.

D. You can't do.

7. - Hello, could I speak to Mike please?

- _____B____

A. Who are you?

B. Who is speaking?

C. What's wrong?

D. Why?

8. - Great party, isn't it?

- _____A____

A. Yeah, really.

B. My friends are great.

C. Have we met before?

D. Glad to meet you again.

9. - I prefer the red dress.

- _____A____

A. You have a very good taste!

B. I respect your work!

C. You have a very successful business!

D. You wife is very charming!

10. - It's very thoughtful of you to give me a ride.

- ___A____

A. My pleasure.

B. Take it easy.

C. Sure.

D. You are too polite.

11. - Are you feeling better today, Mrs. Willis?

- ____D_____

A. Don't worry about me.

B. Just give me some medicine.

C. I'm worried.

D. Yes, thanks, doctor. But I still feel dizzy.

12. - Take these pills three times a day. Come back and see me in a week.

- ____A_____

A. Thank you very much indeed.

B. I can't make it.

C. I haven't decided yet.

D. Good idea!

13. - I didn't mean to do that. Please forgive me.

- ____B_____

A. Not too bad.

B. That's all right.

C. It's a pleasure.

D. Thank you.

14. - What do you plan to do after the exam?

- ____C_____ How about you?

A. You can say that again!

B. I'm all for it.

C. Nothing special.

D. I've changed my mind.

15. - I'm glad you like the show.

- ____A_____

A. Thank you so much for inviting me.

B. Yes, I'm glad you like it, too.

C. No, not really.

D. I'll go again next time.

16. - This is heavy! What's in it?

- ___B______

A. Thanks. I think I can manage by myself.

B. My new stereo equipment. I just bought it.

C. I'm glad you're here.

D. Are you really interested in it?

17. - I was wondering if you'd like to come over tonight.

-_____C____

A. Yes, last night.

B. Yes, over there.

C. Sure, I'd love to.

D. Yeah, I liked it too.

18. If a stranger says “Excuse me!” to you in the street, the suitable answer is ___C______

A. Excuse me.

B. I'm sorry.

C. Yes?

D. OK.

19. - It's been a wonderful evening. Thank you very much.

- _____A____

A. My pleasure.

B. It doesn't matter.

C. No, thanks.

D. It's Ok.

20. - Is there a room available for tonight?

- Yes, Sir. May I help you?

- ______B___

A. Thank you.

B. I'm hoping to book a single room.

C. I want to go for a walk.

D. No, that's fine.

21. - Why did Mrs. Green go to the travel agency?

- ____D_____

A. By car.

B. Yesterday afternoon.

C. In New York.

D. For some information about travel.

22. - How is your headache?

- ____B_____

A. Not at all.

B. Nothing serious.

C. It's quite all right.

D. Nothing special.

23. - Why don't you come to my birthday party this Sunday?

- ____D_____

A. Because I'm very busy.

B. Ok, I don't.

C. Ok, I do.

D. Ok, I will.

24. - Would you like a coffee?

- ___A______

A. Yes, please.

B. Yes, I prefer tea.

C. I like coffee very much.

D. It doesn't matter.

25. - Do you happen to have twenty dollars with you?

- ____C_____

- I want to buy a notebook.

A. How do you want it?

B. How much?

C. What for?

D. When can you pay me back?

26. - I am so sorry to interrupt you again.

- ___B______

A. That's good.

B. It's all right.

C. I don't think so.

D. No way!

27. - How do I transfer calls?

- _____C____

A. Do as you like.

B. It is a bit difficult.

C. Let me show you.

D. Not at all.

28. - Can I speak to Mr. Brown, please?

- Yes, ___A______

A. Brown is speaking.

B. I am Mr. Brown.

C. this is me.

D. please speak.

29. - Welcome to the party! __C_______

- Thank you!

A. Excuse me!

B. I totally agree with you.

C. How pretty you look today!

D. Which one do you prefer?

30. - Would you transfer this call to the Financial Department?

- ____C_____

A. Yes, I can't.

B. No, somebody else is on the phone.

C. Sorry, but the line is busy.

D. Yes. But you should wait.

31. - Good afternoon. Can I help you with something?

- _____B____

A. Yes, it is a pleasure.

B. Yes, I'm interested in a handbag.

C. No excuse.

D. Don't bother.

32. - Let's go to the library this afternoon.

- _____D____.

A. Yes, that's right.

B. No. I can't.

C. What about you?

D. That's a good idea.

33. - What do you do?

- _____C____

A. What do you do?

B. Fine, thank you.

C. I'm a college student.

D. I do well in my studies.

34. - Piccadilly Circus? It’s 4 miles away.

- ____A_____

A. How long does it take by bus?

B. You know where it is.

C. Is it far?

D. I don't know.

35. - How did Mr. Jones get to the cinema?

- ____C_____

A. At 10 o'clock.

B. To Mrs. Jones.

C. By car.

D. To the Grand Theater.

36. - Good morning. Have you got a single room with a bathroom, please?

- ____D_____

A. I don't know.

B. I'd rather not say.

C. Well, guess.

D. Yes, we have.

37. - Thanks for the lovely party and the delicious food.

- ____C_____

A. No, thanks.

B. Never mind.

C. Thank you for coming.

D. That's all right.

38. - Would you mind my opening the window?

- ____B_____

A Sorry, I can't. B. Go ahead.

C It's a pleasure. D. It's really very kind.

39. - Have you been to Paris?

- _____B____

A No, I didn't go there last year. B. No, but I hope to go there sometime next year.

C Paris is a nice place to visit. D. No, it was a long time ago.

40. - I must be going now.

- ____A_____

A So soon! I hope you've enjoyed it. B. Have a cup of tea.

C How about a coffee. D. Not at all.

41. - Something went wrong with my television last night.

- ____D_____

A. Don’t complain.

B. How did you manage to do that?

C. It’s impossi ble.

D. I’m sorry to hear that.

42. -This book is really excellent. I enjoy it very much.

- ____B_____

A. I have just finished a novel.

B. What is it about?

C. I found it in a small bookstore.

D. When did you start reading?

43. - May I take your order now?

- ____C_____

A No, I'm in trouble now. B. Yes, we obey orders.

C Yes, I'd like a dish of chicken. D. No, I don't have a choice of meat.

44. - I've got a bad cold today.

- ____A_____

A. Oh, dear! I hope you get better soon.

B. It will be better soon.

C. Are you sure?

D. Are you serious?

45. - Could you tell me where the nearest parking lot is?

- ___C______

A Don't ask me. B. Parking is very difficult.

C Sorry, I'm a stranger here. D. Sorry, you can't park here.

46. - What's the date today?

- _____D____

A. October.

B. Monday.

C. It's not the right time.

D. The second of July.

47. - What does Peter do?

- _____D____

A. He's good at fixing things.

B. He can speak good German.

C. He does the washing-up after supper.

D. He's a language teacher.

48. - How did Tom learn Arabic?

- __ A___

A. By taking a course.

B. In the morning.

C. In the library.

D. Very well.

49. - I'm afraid there's a slight problem with my room-my bed hasn't been made yet. - ____ D______

A. I'd love to, thanks.

B. That sounds lovely.

C. You ought to do it.

D. Don't worry. I'll do it right away.

50. - Excuse me, could you tell the time?

- _____C____

A. You’d better buy a watch.

B. Can you s ee the clock?

C. It’s five thirty by my watch.

D. I don’t know.

大学英语(一)第三次作业翻译

注意:

1)本次作业为全国英语统考题型之一的翻译,共5句话。

2)本次作业截止日期到2011年6月1日,为避免最后时刻网络突发问题而无法提交,请同学们抓紧时间尽早完成。过期不接受任何原因的迟交。

3)本次作业为主观题,请同学们将翻译好的中文句子直接打在“作业说明”中,不要以附件形式提交,另外在点击提交前务必确认好,不要错交成其它课程的作业,一旦提交将无法修改。

4)评分标准:本次作业满分5分,每句话1分。

作业:

1) He wanted to help all the wounded no matter for which side they fought.

无论是哪一方被打,他都要帮助所有的受害者.

2) In the Department of Foreign Languages, a checking machine is always used to help

correct the students’ test papers.

在外语系,学生的试卷是用校验机来批改的.

3) The most common samples of inorganic materials are the gases of the atmosphere,

water, rocks, etc.

无机材料最普通的样本是空气,水,岩石等组成的气体.

4) Edward and his brother differ in personality even though their difference in age is not

that significant.

即使爱德华兄弟的年龄不同不是那么重要,他们的个性不一致.

5) If you don’t’ listen to me and invest all your money in this project, you'll have all your

eggs in one basket.

如果你没有听我的话,把你所有的钱都投资在这个项目上,你将一无所获.

118---134页,70条填空题

Part 2 Reading Comprehension 阅读理解

Passage One

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

Last week I visited one of my old neighborhoods in Washington D.C. I had not been there for twenty years and as I walked along the street, my mind was flooded by menmories of the past. I saw the old apartment building where I had lived and the playground where I had played. (S1) As I viewed these once familiar surroundings, images of myself as a child there came to mind. However, what I saw and what I remembered were not the same. I sadly realized that the best memories are those left untouched.

My old apartment building, as I remember, was bright and alive. It was more than just a place to live. It was a movie house, a space station, or whatever my young mind could imagine. I would steal away with my friends and play in the basement. This was always exciting because it was so cool and dark, and there were so many things there to hide among. There was a small river in the back of the building. We would go there to lie in the shade of trees and enjoy ourselves.

However, what I saw was completely different. The apartment building was now in disrepair. What was once more than a place to live looked hardly worth living in. The windows were all broken. The once clean walls were covered with dirty marks. The river was hardly recognizable(可认出的). The water was polluted(污染) and trees and flowers were all dead. The once sweet smelling river now smelled terrible. It was really heartbreaking to see all this.

I do not regret having seen my old neighborhood. However, I do not think my innocent childhood memories can ever be the same. I suppose it is true when they say, “You can never go home again.

21. In the first two paragraphs of the pawwage the writer tries to tell us that C .

A) he had lived in Washington D. C. for twenty years

B) he was very imaginative when he was a child

C) he had had fond memories of his old neighborhood

D) he had come from a very poor neighborhood

22. The writer, as a child, was very fond of playing in the basement because C .

A) it was bright and alive

B) it contained a movie house and a space station

C) it was ideal for playing hide-and-seek.

D) it was surrounded by trees and flowers

23. How did the writer feel when he visited his old neighborhood in Washington D. C.?D

A) Greatly surprised.

B) Very regretful.

C) Quite excited.

D) Very sad.

24. On his visit to his hometown, the writer found the old apartment building A .

A) seemed unfit to live in

B) had been repaired

C) could hardly be recognized

D) looked dirty and smelt horrible

25. “You can never go home again.”In the last sentence of this passage means that

B .

A) one should never revisit his hometown after many years of absence

B) one will never find his hometown the same as it was in his childhood memory

C) a visit to one`s hometown will bring back one`s fond memories of home

D) a visit to one`s hometown will bring back many sad memories

Passage Two

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

On the night of December 8, 1992, when he was standing in a parking lot talking to friends, Tracy Marsh jumped to the top of a car, as he had done a hundred times before. This time, though, Tracy lost his balance. His head struck the ground, hard.

All night, Cory, Tracy`s mother, stood next to her son, who was lying in a hospital bed, his brown eyes fixed in a lifeless stare. She remembered that Tracy had once mentioned organ(器官) donation(捐赠). Maybe I can spare another family this pain, she thought. When the time came, she and her husband Bill signed the forms permitting his organs to be donated.

Tracy was declared dead the next day. Twenty-four hours later, in a Boston hospital, Tracy`s liver(肝脏) was made part of my husband, David, who was suffering from a hopeless liver disease.

Months later, we learned from the local organ bank that the donor`s parents wished desperately to meet someone who had gained life through the gift from their son. A, meeting was arranged by the organ bank to bring together two families linked by the most bittersweet ties imaginable.

The meeting was risky, but worth it. We talked for 3 hours. They showed us a picture of Tracy. We learned for the first time how he had lived and died. We learned something about Bill and Cory too.

For the Marshes, seeing David and knowing he was well seemed to ease their suffering. (S2) I`ll never forget seeing David`s tall figure stooped over Cory, her arms around his waist, as a mother would hug a son. For a long time they held each other tight. It was hard to know if she was saying hello or good-bye. Maybe she was saying both.

26. We learn from the passage that Tracy died B .

A) on December 8,1992

B) of brain damage

C) 24 hours after he fell off the roof of a car

D) in a car crash

27. Tracy`s parents decided to donate Tracy`s organs because B .

A) Tracy told them to do so just before he died

B) they wanted to save others the pain of seeing a dear one die

C) David`s life could continue in a meaningful way

D) they knew David was suffering from a hopeless liver disease

28. The meeting between the writer`s familu and Tracy`s parents was arranged because

C .

A) the writer and her husband wished to express their thanks to Tracy`s parents

B) the local organ bank wanted to see how both families felt about the donation

C) Tracy`s parents wanted to see someone whose life had been saved by the donation

D) the two families were linked by the most bittersweet ties imaginable

29. The writer and her husband learned how Tracy died A .

A) from his parents

B) from the organ bank

C) from the hospital

D) from the doctor who performed the operation

30. The meeting between the two families helped to ease the Marshes`suffering because

B .

A) they saw that David looked very much like their son

B) they saw that David had regained health with Tracy`s liver

C) they now had someone to share their memories of Tracy

D) they now knew for sure they had done the right thing

Passage Three

Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

Who coined the term personal computer? The Oxford English Dictionary says Byte magazine used it first, in its May 1976 issue. But Yale Law School librarian Fred Shapiro decided to do some digging on his own ------ with help from JSTOR, an online electronic database for academic (学术的) journals. JSTOR`s arts and sciences archive (档案) offers scans of 5 million pages from 117 journals, some dating back 150 years. Using character-recognition software, JSTOR creates searchable files for each document (文件),allowing full-text searches across 15 academic fields.

(S3) While searching for the origin of personal computer, Shapiro uncovered several competing claims. Stewart Brand, founder of Whole Earth Catalog, says on his Web site that he first referred to a “personal computer” in a 1974 book; and GUI pioneer Alan Kay is said to have used the term in a paper published in 1972.

But a search on JSTOR`s general science archive turned up what Shapiro says is the earliest recorded use of personal computer, in the October 4, 1968, issue of Science. The issue

contains a Hewlett-Packard advertisement for its new HP 9100A. “The new Hewlett-Packard 9100A personal computer,” the advertisement says, is “ready, willing and able … to relieve you of waiting to get on the big computer.”The $4,900 device ------- a desktop scientific calculator equipped with magnetic cards ------ doesn`t seem like much of a computer nowadays. And at 40 pounds, it wasn`t very personal, either. But according to Shapiro, it was the first device to be called a personal computer.

31. The term “personal computer” first appeared B .

A) in Byte magazine

B) in a Hewlett-Packard ad in Science

C) in a 1974 book

D) in a paper published by Alan Kay

32. What is JSTOR? A

A) It is an online database.

B) It is an academic journal.

C) It is a kind of computer software.

D) It is a research organization.

33. Shapiro succeeded in his search for the origin of the term personal computer by

C .

A) looking into the Oxford English Dictionary

B) digging into magazines that are more than 150 years old

C) scanning JSTOR`s general science archive on line

D) focusing on academic journals such as Science

34. With a HP 9100A, according to the Hewlett-Packard advertisement, you B .

A) can easily get on the big computer.

B) don`t have to get on the big computer

C) can save a lot of money

D) will be willing and ready to do scientific work

35. What do we learn from the passage about the first device that was called a personal computer? A .

A) It looked very different from the PC we know today.

B) It was small, light and easy to carry around.

C) It was as efficient as a big computer.

D) It relieved people of a great deal of tedious work.

Passage Four

Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

Ever since I was very small, I`ve had the sense that I ought to be somewhere else. I

remember watching trains flash by and wishing I was on board. I remember going to the airport with my parents when I was 13 and reading the destinations board, seeing all the places that I could go to: Los Angeles, Chicago, London.

But the trains passed by and the planes took off without me, so I wandered the world through books. I went to Victorian England in the pages of Middlemarch and A Little Princess, and to St.Petersburg before the fall of the tsar (沙皇) with Anna Karenina.

My home was in a pleasant place outside Philadelphia. But I really lived, truly lived, somewhere else. I lived within the covers of books. In books I traveled, not only to other worlds, but into my own. I learned who I was and who I wanted to be, what I might achieve, and what I might dare to dream about my world and myself.

I travel today in the way I once dreamed of traveling as a child ------ on airplanes and in trains. And the irony (具有讽刺意味的事) is that I don`t care for it very much. I am the sort of person who prefers to stay at home, surrounded by family, friends, books. The only thing I do like about traveling is the time on airplanes spent reading.

(S4) It turns out that when my younger self thought of taking wing, she wanted onlu to let her spirit soar. Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the real destinations, and the journey too. They are home.

36. What did the writer do as a curious child? C .

A) She visited Victorian England and Tsarist Russia.

B) She flew to Los Angeles, Chicago and London with her parents.

C) She read all kinds of books.

D) She spent lots of time traveling on trains.

37. How does the author feel about travel today? A .

A) She doesn`t like it very much.

B) She takes great pleasure in it.

C) She feels tired of it.

D) She feels as excited as when she was young.

38. What did the author learn from books as a child? C .

A) About many foreign places.

B) About many historical figures.

C) About the outside world as well as her own self.

D) About the ironies of life.

39. We can infer from the passage that when traveling by air, the author spends most of her time on the way A .

A) reading books

B) resting herself

C) imagining things

D) letting her spirit soar

40. In this passage the author mainly talks about C .

A) the wonders of travel

B) her growth from an innocent child to a learned woman

C) the benefits of reading

D) the difference between childhood dreams and life`s realities

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