大学英语泛读教程4第三版期中期末试卷ReadingMaster3–MidtermExamB

A. Vocabulary

1.Beyonce as star when she released her first solo album in 2003.

a. broke

b. broke into

c. broke out

d. broke up

2.As I to my new apartment, I felt excited but a little sad to leave my parents.

a. settled in

b. cleaned up

c. put in

d. cut off

3.I had a new music player and speakers to my car because I love playing loud music

when I drive.

a. cut off

b. moved from

c. fixed up

d. put in

4.When I realized my home had been, I immediately called the police.

a. civilized

b. burglarized

c. infringed on

d. foreclosed

5.In the summertime, I like to wake up at the of dawn for my morning run.

a. break into

b. break

c. cut off

d. put in

6.My brother paid to get the most up-to-date smartphone; he should have waited for

prices to go down.

a. through the nose

b. lip service

c. my way

d. tribute

7.As a to the mayor,s years of service, the city council named a park after him.

a. lip service

b. a fine

c. the bill

d. tribute

8.I will your meeting time with the President for now, but I will notify you if anything

changes.

a. paint over

b. pencil in

c. cut out

d. paper over

9.You can use Photoshop to your photographs and make them more presentable.

a. pencil in

b. put together

c. rough out

d. touch up

10.You may an application form for the job from the company,s website.

a. print out

b. color in

c. touch up

d. paint over

11.The football team was at a point where it could no longer beat their opponent. Point is closest in

meaning to which of the following?

a. time/place

b. suggest

c. reason

d. idea

12.The buses in this city drive me crazy; they are always.

a. running late

b. taking down

c. calling in

d. cutting out

13.It is always a good idea to some notes when attending business seminars.

a. call in

b. post up

c. send out

d. take down

14.I will you an e-mail just as soon as I get to the office.

a. give

b. send

c. make

d. incline

15.The man a comment in the meeting about staff arriving late to work.

a. responded

b. sent

c. gave

d. made

16.The detective made a(n)about the victim,s last known meeting before being found dead in his

apartment.

a. message

b. inquiry

c. e-mail

d. advice

17.Rita her shiny new engagement ring to all her friends.

a. acted out

b. got across

c. put in

d. showed off

18.Joe had only for a moment, but when he got back home his house had caught fire.

a. read out

b. stepped out

c. showed off

d. acted out

19.Mrs. Green her point about students being late for class by locking the door.

a. showed off

b. got across

c. acted out

d. put in

20.The airport project was granted a large in order to cover the costs of the new runways.

a. budget

b. script

c. location

d. camera

21.We decided to split the cost of our date since we were both college students.

a. mutually

b. obsessively

c. intimately

d. necessarily

22.I really feel a lot of for students who worry about their grades because I was once a

student as well.

a. empathy

b. ability

c. cautiously

d. desire

23.At first I was scared to drive a car, but now I have a feel for it. The word feel is closest in

meaning to which of the following?

a. anticipation

b. desire

c. caution

d. ability

24.It is only natural that friends may if they have not seen each other in a while.

a. fall for

b. drift apart

c. hit on

d. ask out

25.I saw Shelly Tanya,s ex-boyfriend, but please don,t tell her about it.

a. cheating on

b. falling for

c. splitting up

d. hitting on

26.After being together for two years, Rachel decided to Brandon because she was going

a.broad to study.

a. dump

b. be head over heels with

c. go a blind date

d. go steady

B. Grammar

27.She,ll be on time for the meeting,?

a. isn,t she

b. won,t she

c. will she

d. would she

28.We more business at the ice cream shop by offering ten new flavors.

a. drummed up

b. drum up

c. drumming up

d. drums up

29.“I feel horrible.”

He said horrible.

a. he feel

b. he felt

c. I feel

d. I felt

30.A: I swam across the river last week.

f She told me across the river last week.

a. she swims

b. she had swum

c. had swum

d. have swimming

31.He wishes he find a job that pays really well.

a. would

b. will

c. could

d. can

32.If only she done that, mom wouldn,t be angry.

a. haven,t

b. have

c. had

d. hadn,t

33.If only you that you were serious about a future with me, I,d marry you.

a. show

b. would show

c. were showing

d. shows

34.During his six days in the wilderness, Hank was from the world and he even turned off

his cell phone.

a. cut off

b. cuts off

c. cutting off

d. cutting

35.Andrew is on vacation in England right now and he an amazing time.

a. has

b. had

c. been having

d. is having

36.As a matter ensuring the safety for all, everyone must pass through a security check

before entering the airport, .

a. in

b. of

c. to

d. with

37.Carol to graduate from law school, she could get a job as a lawyer.

a. If

b. Were

c. Had

d. Was

38.I was a compliment by my manager for making a good presentation.

a. paid

b. pays

c. paying

d. pay

39.I was able a fantastic plan for our upcoming honeymoon in Guam.

a. puts together

b. put together

c. to put together

d. putting

40.Christine is less than her sister when it comes to art, but she is better with numbers.

a. creates

b. create

c. creatively

d. creative

41.I had the holiday in New York because my passport and credit cards were stolen.

a. bad

b. badly

c. worst

d. worse

42. Sandy takes exercises than me, so I am more fit.

a. as regular as

b. regularly

c. more regularly

d. less regularly

C. Reading Comprehension

(A)

Directions: Read the following excerpt from Box Office Bombs and answer the questions that follow.

Awful Aliens

Another favorite with the Razzies was Battlefield Earth , starring John Travolta. Based on a sci-fi novel by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the religious movement known as Scientology, the film was panned by critics and public alike. Audiences were reported to have erupted with laughter at the hammy acting and absurd storyline. Travolta didn,t see the funny side and continued to defend the movie,s alleged merits, calling it “a great piece of science fiction.” Few people agreed with him, and although the film did not lose as much money as others on this list, it is regularly named as one of the worst of all time.

Lone Star

Having a bona fide megastar in your film is no guarantee of success as Disney found out with their recreation of The Lone Ranger . Johnny Depp is one of the world,s most bankable stars, but even he could not save this movie from financial disaster. The exact figure remains unclear, but Disney has estimated that the The Lone Ranger may have lost up to US$190 million following its release in the summer of 2013.

43. Who is L. Ron Hubbard?

a. a writer

c. an actor

44. What is Scientology?

a. a movie title

c. a religion 45. Why does the writer call Johnny Depp a bankable star?

a. He is very rich and guarantees his films.

b. He ruined the movie by acting poorly.

c. It,s thought his movies will avoid financial trouble.

d. It,s thought his movies might cause financial difficulties.

46. The word merits is closest in meaning to which of the following?

a. releases

b. hammy acting

c. exact figures

d. positive points

b. a director d. a critic b. a book title d. None of the above.

(B)

Directions：Read the following excerpt from Communication Breakdown: Major Advertising Failures and answer the questions that follow.

Dogged by Failure

The Mexican-style restaurant chain Taco Bell is a giant in the North American fast food industry. However, its status as one of the most popular brands did not prevent it from suffering a double whammy in a disastrous marketing drive that began in 1997. The campaign centered around a series of commercials featuring a cutesy Spanish-speaking chihuahua whose catchphrase was “Yo quiero Taco Bell(I want Taco Bell).” The line was soon being repeated nationwide, but Taco Bell's products did not see a corresponding increase in popularity. In fact, sales dropped by six percent and the dog commercials were shelved in 2000. Taco Bell,s then CEO also got the boot. To make matters worse, Taco Bell lost a lawsuit in 2003 against two men who claimed the company had stolen the idea for a Spanish-speaking dog from them. A court found in their favor and Taco Bell was forced to stump up US$42 million in damages.

47.According to the excerpt who came up with the idea of a Spanish-speaking chihuahua?

a. Taco Bell employees

b. Taco Bell,s CEO

c. Two men

d. No information is given.

48.Why did the campaign fail?

a. People hated the chihuahua.

b. Sales fell short of expectations.

c. The public disliked the CEO.

d. Experts showed that people don,t like tacos.

49.What is the double whammy mentioned in the excerpt?

a.The popular catchphrase and the lawsuit.

b.The 6% sales increase and popular catchphrase.

c.The CEO getting booted and sales decline.

d.Low customer response and a lawsuit.

50.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the expression stump up?

a. come up with

b. prevent from

c. in favor

d. get shelved

大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 4 – Final Exam A

A. Vocabulary Directions:Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 10. Each is used one time. 1. The _______________ information shows that this president is supported by a majority of women over 30 years old. 2. The Nobel Prize is a highly _______________ award which gives global recognition of an individual’s achievements. 3. Greg _______________ his debt problem by cutting his expenses and selling his sports car. 4. I _______________ remembered locking the door, but when I got home, it was wide open. 5. In order to _______________ for class president, you need to get at least 3 nominations. 6. Tammy is such a(n) _______________ that she never tips in restaurants even after getting spectacular service. 7. The manger presented a(n) _______________ report on last year’s sales for our annual general meeting. 8. Although I studied hard in mathematics, I really struggled to _______________ many of concepts. 9. The problem with government corruption is that it _______________ from giving a few politicians too much power. 10. One _______________ about Americans is that they all eat too much fast food and not enough vegetables. Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 11 to 20. Each is used one time. 11. John has a lot of _______________ in himself that he will get into Harvard medical school. 12. My sister and I couldn’t stop laughing when my dad _______________ after stubbing his toe on the chair. 13. The workers _______________ against the owner’s demands and decided to walk off the job. 14. There was a(n) _______________ accident on Highway 1, so you should avoid driving through there.

大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 1_Final Exam A

A. Vocabulary 1. I saw a brilliant comedian on TV last night who could ______ dozens of celebrities. a. impersonate b. barricade c. intend d. claim 2. The diamond thief used a(n) ______ identification to gain access to the jewellery store. a. abducted b. phony c. off duty d. bizarre 3. Only a true ______ could convince people to invest their money in a fake company. a. abductor b. hostage c. con man d. burglar 4. Alex is a strong ______ of electric motorcycles since they are environmentally friendly. a. platform b. pilot c. con man d. proponent 5. Amy is just as tall as Gloria; they are twins after all. What does just mean in this statement? a. more b. only c. at the same time d. equal 6. The highest ______ ever recorded by a helicopter was more than 12,400 meters. a. captain b. altitude c. steering d. wings 7. I had a terrible time on my cruise because I was ______ the whole time. a. seasick b. fascinated c. gassed d. widespread 8. The shopping mall ______ its grand opening by giving the first 500 customers a free b reakfast. a. shifted b. promoted c. joined d. accepted 9. Sir Shackleton was a successful British polar explorer who led three ______ to the Antarctic in the early part of the 20th century. a. expeditions b. germs c. geologists d. champions 10. ______ is a type of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers. a. Philosophy b. Religion c. Altitude d. Algebra 11. I visited a(n) ______ on my trip to Texas and got to milk a cow and feed chickens. a. proponent b. ranch c. platter d. mountain 12. Most people believe the largest human ______ is the liver, but it is actually the skin. a. organ b. protein c. platter d. ranch 13. The ______ I ordered at the Mexican restaurant included rice, salad and beans. a. haggis b. organ c. hostage d. platter 14. Driving through the American Midwest, I could see hundreds of ______ eating grass from the farmland. a. ranches b. burglars c. cattle d. mountains

高教版大学英语泛读教程2(第三版)自测 Reading Master 2_Test Bank_Unit 03-最终版

Unit 3 Clouds on the Horizon A. Vocabulary Directions:The following phrasal verbs are related to weather. Choose one and an appropriate tense to complete the sentences. 1. Finally some rays of sunlight began to the clouds. 2. It’s really hot. The temperature has over the last few days. 3. Don’t worry; the storm will soon. 4. It’s been cloudy all week. I hope the sun will tomorrow. B. Grammar 5. In a few years’ time I will and making my own money. a. have worked b. be working c.work d. working 6. By the end of the week I will finished all my final exams. a. have b. been c.have to d. being 7.If he doesn’t wake up soon, he will sleeping for more than ten hours. a. was b. has been c.been d. have been 8.According to scientists, a lot of strange weather occurrences are global warming. a. due to b. bound to c.bound d. likely 9. Some experts believe that humans will traveled to Mars by the year 2030. a. be b. have been c. have d. have to C. Reading Comprehension Directions: Read the excerpt and answer the questions 1 to 3 below. 10.What would be the best heading for this excerpt? a. How to Observe English Weather b. Famous English Quotes c. English Icebreaker d. Chatting in Different Countries

英语专业大一泛读教程期中考试试卷

Mid-term Examination of Extensive Reading 姓名：学号： I. Word match. [10×2=20] rationally stressful; requiring effort and energy consolidate say more than the truth about something strenuous regular; usual routine in a way based on reason rather than emotions exaggerate strengthen aggressive something/somebody that takes the place of another distortion any of the things that are formed into a mixture cynicism twist; changing shape substitute ready for conflict ingredient distrust II. Fill in each of the blanks with the given word in its proper form. [10×2=20] 1. He complains that his wife often him. (understand) 2. It is to his that he lacks initiative. (advantage) 3. You will be able to overcome the difficulties if you do not lose in yourself. (confident) 4. They made a plot to kidnap the little girl and then kill her when they got the money. (devil) 5. The sudden of the fairy made the children in the cinema break into cheers. (appear) 6. 45 is by 5. (divide) 7. Although the black-and-white TV set is old-fashioned, it is still . (use) 8. You must carry out your plan with . (determine) 9. Before playing the new game, yourself with the rules. (familiar) 10. She did not have to be so angry; I asked her name. (mere) III. Cloze [20×2=40] Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank. How men first learned to invent words is unknown; (1) ____, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain (2) ____ to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, (3) ____ they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (4) ____ certain signs, called letters, which could be (5) ____ to represent those sounds, and which could be (6) _____. Those sounds, whether spoken, (7) _____ written in letters, we call words. The power of words, then, lies in their (8) ____ the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (9) ____ with meaning for us by experience; (10) _____ the longer we live, the more certain words (11) _____ to us the happy and sad events of our past: and the more we (12) ____, the more the number of words that mean