新标准大学英语综合教程4Unit test4答案

Unit test 4

Part I: Vocabulary and Structure

Section A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.

?pathetic

?superficial

?indispensable

?overseas

?notify

?deceive

?align

?marital

?compatible

?compile

1.

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marital marital

2.

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overseas overseas

3.

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align align

4.

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compile compile

5.

We can't afford to lose Thomas—

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indispensable indispensable

6.

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superficial superficial

7.

she wants.

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deceive deceive

8.

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pathetic pathetic

9.

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notify notify

10.

change.

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compatible compatible

Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.

11. Don't trust my brother, he's _____ to do or say anything.

a. libel

b. unreliable

c. reliable

d. liable

12. If you become a member, you'll have access to _____ deals and offers.

a. inclusive

b. exclusive

c. reclusive

d. elusive

13. I can teach any type of math, but I _____ in geometry.

a. special

b. specialty

c. especially

d. specialize

14. Winning the lottery is possible, but it's certainly not _____.

a. probably

b. probable

c. probability

d. probabilistic

15. We've been with the same bank for years, and I've never had a _____ about their service.

a. complaint

b. publicity

c. restraint

d. vanity

16. I want to wait until the stock market begins to _____ before I invest; it's just too volatile right now.

a. decline

b. stabilize

c. increase

d. neutralize

17. That actress is best known for her _____ laugh—it's like no other.

a. familiar

b. ordinary

c. distinctive

d. renowned

18. Schoolchildren are usually taught the importance of their national _____ very early.

a. weather

b. downturn

c. savings

d. heritage

19. It simply makes good _____ sense to save money for retirement.

a. economical

b. economics

c. economist

d. economy

20. After discussing the situation, Carlos and I came to a(n) _____ agreement with which we were

both satisfied.

a. communal

b. independent

c. mutual

d. dual

Section C: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word.

21.

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down down

22.

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out out

23.

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from from

24.

of what he could offer.

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out out

25.

really need.

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on on

26.

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in in

27.

who you know, not what you know.

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down down

28.

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by by

29. After many profitable years, the economic downturn ultimately forced the company

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into into

30.

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up up

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

Money. Some people think it's the root of all evil and the source of everything

and can't get enough. The truth, as always, is somewhere in between.

It's true that money (or the lack of it) can have

themselves in

also true that money can easily lead to uncontrollable

simply can't get enough. Many of these people will lead similarly unfulfilling lives.

The people who command true respect and of whom we should be

those who have successfully found the middle ground. Humans are not

toward poverty or wealth. Instead, we

Indeed, most people desperately

than what we realistically need is simply

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(31) wicked wicked

(32) desirable desirable

(33) devastating devastating

(34) abject abject

(35) greed greed

(36) jealous jealous

(37) prone prone

(38) naturally naturally

(39) yearn yearn

(40) unrealistic unrealistic

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

Though we may not like to admit it, dishonesty is all too prevalent in the world. There have always been and will always be people who lie, cheat, or steal to get what they want. Dishonesty has many faces. Some of them are obvious, and some are more clandestine. Producing counterfeit products—products that are not the genuine article—is one of the more widespread forms of dishonesty. The practice affects almost every industry in every country of the world.

Official currency is not immune to this problem. Indeed, counterfeit banknotes have been a problem for nearly as long as people have used money. Many governments (who print and regulate national

currencies) have fought back by creating banknotes that are incredibly difficult to copy. High-tech security features are embedded within the money to identify the note as legal and genuine. Modern banknotes are not merely slips of paper; they are essentially sophisticated pieces of technology!

In most countries of the world, the printing and issue of banknotes is handled exclusively by the government or a government-owned bank. In the United Kingdom, however, there are seven retail banks, in addition to the central Bank of England, that are authorized to print their own banknotes. These seven banks are located in, and print currency unique to, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Founded in 1694, the Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom, and it primarily serves England and Wales. For nearly 300 years, the Bank of England has been issuing banknotes, and for nearly 300 years, counterfeit notes have been a problem. In response to this ongoing threat, the following security features have been developed.

?Banknotes are printed on special paper that is highly durable and has a unique feel.

?Raised lettering is used throughout the notes, particularly on the words Bank of England.

? A metallic thread weaves through every note. It looks like a broken line across the note, but if you hold it up to the light, it appears as a continuous dark line.

?There is a watermark of the Queen that is visible when held up to the light.

?Every note has a 3D hologram design that alternates between the value of the note and an image of Britannia.

?If the note is placed under an ultra-violet light, the number (5, 10, 20, or 50. will appear as bright red and green.

?Microlettering beneath the Queen's portrait is only visible with a magnifying glass.

The Bank of England prints notes in denominations of ￡5, ￡10, ￡20, and ￡50. The above security features are common to all four values. ￡20 and ￡50 banknotes have additional features that make them even more difficult to counterfeit.

Unfortunately, counterfeit bills aren't going away anytime soon. That's why it's important to be educated. Sometimes, a counterfeit bill isn't noticed right away, and it may enter circulation. If the bill ends up in your wallet, you might be held responsible if you try to use it. Even if you don't find trouble with the law, you will almost certainly lose that money. It's critical that you check the bills you receive from the bank and as change when you go shopping. You don't want to get caught with counterfeit money!

41. The main purpose of this article is to give information about _____.

A. the differences among world currencies

B. the history of the Bank of England

C. how to identify fake money

D. dishonesty in everyday life

42. Based on this passage, which of the following can you infer to be true?

A. The problem of counterfeit money is going away.

B. United States currency has modern security features to prevent counterfeiting.

C. Banknotes in denominations greater than ￡50 have more advanced security

features.

D. Most security features are fairly easy to replicate with inexpensive technology.

43. This style of writing would best be described as _______.

A. expository

B. argumentative

C. narrative

D. descriptive

44. With which of the following statements would the author of this passage likely agree?

A. Security features should be used on banknotes very sparingly.

B. The Bank of England unwisely spent an exorbitant amount of money to institute new

security features.

C. Modern security features have garnered a lot of good publicity for the Bank of

England.

D. It's unrealistic to think that counterfeit money will disappear anytime soon.

45. All of the following are mentioned as security features of British money EXCEPT _______.

A. paper that is very difficult to tear

B. an embedded magnetic strip

C. vibrant colors that are only visible under special lighting

D. a three-dimensional design that changes between two images