西南交通大学网院大学英语II第1次作业
一、单项选择题(只有一个选项正确，共40道小题)1. – Is there anything I can do for you?
–
(A) It’s doesn’t matter.
(B) No, no, thank you.
(C) It’s none of your business.
(D) I’m looking for a blue raincoat, size 36.
2. –
– That’ll be twenty-six dollars.
(A) How much money is it?
(B) Is it expensive?
(C) How much will that be altogether?
(D) How expensive is it?
3. – I want to buy a silk tie with white and black spots.
–
(A) I’m sorry.
(B) No, there is nothing left.
(C) Here you are.
(D) I'm afraid we don't have any left.
4. – Would you show me some Jasmine tea, please?
–
(A) No, I would not.
(B) This way, please.
(C) Sorry, I am busy now.
(D) Yes, I would.
5. – What a nice stereo!
–
(A) You may buy it.
(B) Do you want to buy it?
(C) Yes. It’s on sale today.
(D) It is cheap.
6. – Hello, what can I do for you?
–
(A) No，thank you.
(B) No, nothing.
(C) I want to buy a woolen carpet.
(D) Thank you for your help.
7. – We like this chair, but we’re wondering if you can give us some discount.
–
(A) No, it is cheap.
(B) No, I can’t.
(C) We only sell at the fixed price.
(D) Sorry, I have no idea.
8. – This fits you well.
–
(A) Really?
(B) Ok, I’ll take it.
(C) No, thanks.
(D) I can’t believe it!
9. – Do you accept credit card or check?
–
(A) Both will do.
(B) No, I can’t.
(C) It is a problem.
(D) No, you can’t.
10. – Do you like this one? It’s on sale.
–
(A) It is expensive.
(B) I have no idea.
(C) No, not very much
(D) Not really.
11. According to the time table, the plane for Tokyo _______ at 9 in the morning.
(A) leaves
(B) has left
(C) is leaving
(D) left
12. When I arrived in London, it _______
(A) was raining
(B) rained
(C) has rained
(D) has been raining
13. Don’t talk so loudly. The baby ______
(A) sleeps
(B) will sleep
(C) is sleeping
(D) have slept
14. The teacher said that the moon _______ round the earth.
(A) would move
(B) moved
(C) was moving
(D) moves
15. I knew I _______ her before.
(A) meet
(B) had met
(C) have met
(D) met
16. The Queen _______ on TV tomorrow morning.
(A) is speaking
(B) speaks
(C) spoke
(D) is to speak
17. We ______each other again since we graduated from the college.
(A) hadn’t seen
(B) didn’t see
(C) don’t see
(D) haven’t seen
18. He didn’t go to bed until he ______ his homework
(A) have finished
(B) finished
(C) had finished
(D) was finishing
19. The children _______ many times not to go near the lake.
(A) have been told
(B) told
(C) have told
(D) were being told
20. So far we ______ the first two chapters.
(A) had overviewed
(B) have overviewed
(C) overviewed
(D) overview
21. What will you ______ at seven tomorrow evening?
(A) did
(B) done
(C) are doing
(D) be doing
22. I hope we _______the documents ready before you come tomorrow.
(A) have get
(B) will have got
(C) will get
(D) get
23. I am quite willing to help and _______ are the others.
(A) so
(B) /
(C) also
(D) hence
24. Mike will enter the competition, so ________his brother.
(A) will
(B) is
(C) does
(D) be
25. He can’t speak French, _______can I.
(A) but
(B) neither
(C) so
(D) and
26. She spent all night ______ about the future that lay ahead of her.
(A) thought
(B) to
(C) think
(D) thinking
27. The ability to tolerate pain varies ______ person ______ person.
(A) of … to
(B) both … and
(C) from … to
(D) between … and
28. – I want to buy a silk tie with white and black spots.
–
(A) I'm afraid we don't have any left.
(B) I’m sorry.
(C) Here you are.
(D) No, there is nothing left.
29. A wise mother never ______ her children to the slightest possibility of danger.
(A) lets
(B) sends
(C) makes
(D) exposes
30. Her ______ was in conference with two lawyers and did not want to be interrupted.
(A) employee
(B) employment
(C) employer
(D) employ
31. Susan was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid _______.
(A) for
(B) back
(C) out
(D) off
32. We couldn't afford _____ a new refrigerator.
(A) buying
(B) buy
(C) bought
(D) to buy
33. Fifty per cent of road accidents result ______head injuries.
(A) of
(B) from
(C) to
(D) in
34. A spokesman said: “We have no comment _______ the publication of these photographs.”
(A) regarding
(B) regard
(C) to regard
(D) regarded
35. Students can gain valuable experience by working ______ the campus radio or magazine.
(A) at
(B) in
(C) of
(D) on
36. Since then I've lived alone and immersed myself ______ my career.
(A) to
(B) at
(C) for
(D) in
37. He had no plans to retire _______he is now very comfortably off.
(A) when
(B) until
(C) because
(D) even though
38. Sunlight consists ______different wavelengths of radiation.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) by
(D) to
39. While a ______ amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you.
(A) moderate
(B) moderation
(C) modern
(D) modest
40. He made no _______to hide his disappointment.
(A) effort
(B) effect
(C) afford
(D) affect
二、主观题(共1道小题)
(主观题请按照题目，离线完成，完成后纸质上交学习中心，记录成绩。在线只需提交客观题答案。)
41.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “My Favorite Sport”. You should write no less than 80 words.
三、阅读理解、完形填空题(共5道小题)
42.
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts.
Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation.
In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash.
In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator.
Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding.
(1). What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment?
(A) The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
(B) The man who is wealthy and impersonal.
(C) The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation.
(D) The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication.
(2). According to the passage, international business negotiation involves .
(A) short-term goals
(B) information and cash
(C) long-term benefits
(D) persuasion and compromise
(3). In the foreign negotiators’ eyes their American counterparts are .
(A) indirect and impatient
(B) skillful in negotiation
(C) impersonal suppliers of information and cash
(D) good at establishing relationship between negotiators
(4). Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A) Foreign negotiators are willing to invest time in relationship between negotiators.
(B) American negotiator’s directness and impatience cause cross-cultural misunderstanding.
(C) Americans has played a more effective role in international business negotiations.
(D) Foreign negotiators think that American can afford to pay the price without bargaining
(5). What is the topic of this passage?
(A) Cross-cultural understanding
(B) Negotiation skills
(C) The differences between American negotiators and foreign negotiators
(D) International business and cross-cultural communication
43.
How much will international students have misconceptions about the U.S.? In an effort to quash some myths, here are the four most common stereotypes regarding college education in the United States.
Myth 1: American students are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations.
There are more than 3,000 universities in the United States. Some are highly selective, some not at all. The less selective colleges may consist of students who have little concern for their academic well-being, but in the more selective colleges you will find very committed students who will spend countless hours at night on their homework. This is a phrase in the United States called an “all nighter” which is used when a student stays up all night to perfect an assignment. In truth, it is an issue of pride.
Myth 2: American students party all night and day.
While American students do enjoy the freedom to explore a full lifestyle, they are also expected to keep up with very high standards of social behavior and academic excellence. International students often join clubs or organizations where they can become involved in exciting programs both on and off campus.
Myth 3: American students are all rich and can afford a college education.
Although a certain percentage of American college students do come from wealthy families and have large expendable incomes, most American college students come from moderate-income families. Most American students enter college knowing they must apply for loans, work part-time, and earn scholarships in order to meet their financial obligations.
Myth 4: Most Americans (and college students) live in large cities which are crime-ridden with drugs and drive-by shootings.
Of all industrialized nations, the United States has one of the lowest crime rates. College campuses are no exception. Safety is of primary importance to all students, parents, and staff at universities.
Universities centered in major cities have endless services to ensure the safety of all students, from campus transportation services to on-campus police officers. Most of universities located outside of the city are very safe, and various precautions are made based on their demographic situation.
(1). According to the passage, the word “myth” means _______.
(A) story
(B) misunderstanding
(C) mistake
(D) tale
(2). In selective colleges, you will find students_______.
(A) spend countless hours on their homework
(B) party all night and day
(C) are not as academically driven in comparison to other nations
(D) have little concern for their academic well-being
(3). Which of the following is NOT the way most American students pay for their college education?
(A) Earn scholarships
(B) Work part-time
(C) Apply for loans
(D) Borrow money from their parents
(4). College campuses in the United States _______.
(A) are too safe to make precautions
(B) are very safe
(C) have high crime rates
(D) are crime-ridden
(5). According to the passage, what can we learn about American college students?
(A) International students will not join clubs or organizations.
(B) They come from wealthy families and can afford a college education.
(C) Some students have little concern for their academic well-being.
(D) Students are tired of staying up all night to perfect an assignment.
44.
In the United States there are six million tennis players and twelve million golfers. These figures would not surprise most people. But many would be surprised to learn that twenty million Americans ride motorcycles. Few people realize that motorcycling is fast becoming one of America’s most popular sports.
Many kinds of people enjoy motorcycling. The average American motorcyclist is between the ages of twenty-one and thirty-five. He owns his own house, and has a wife, more than one child, and at least one car. He is a responsible citizen.
Cycle Magazine, a monthly publication with almost 280,000 readers, claims that about fifty-five per cent of American motorcyclists are businessmen, with three per cent in the professions and nine per cent in government service. Such information is offered by motorcyclists in the hope of improving the general public’s impression of their sport. The public has tended to believe that all motorcycles are ridden by wild, irresponsible, lawless young man.
There are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. Motorcyclists often look dirty; in fact, they are dirty. On the road there is little to protect them from mud, crushed insects, and bird droppings. For practical reasons they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars.
Probably the machine itself also produces anger and fear. Motorcycles are noisy, though some big trucks are even noisier. But trucks are big and carry heavy loads; they are accepted because they perform a needed service, making America move. Motorcycles, on the other hand, make an unpleasant noise just to give their riders pleasure. That is what is commonly thought.
Of course the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many people’s low opinion of the sport. Its defenders, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger than is commonly believed.
As motorcycling becomes more common in years to come, it will be interesting to see how people in general feel about the sport. Perhaps it will someday become as “respectable” as tennis or golf.
(1). Motorcyclists .
(A) are all businessmen
(B) hope to improve the general public’s impression of their sport
(C) want to own his own house and at least one car
(D) are wild, irresponsible, lawless young man
(2). The average citizen dislikes motorcycling not because .
(A) it is not as popular as tennis
(B) it is dangerous
(C) motorcycles make an unpleasant noise
(D) motorcyclists often look dirty
(3). Why do motorcyclists often dress in old clothing?
(A) Because motorcycles are dirty.
(B) It looks cool and wild.
(C) They do not want to be looked respectable.
(D) For practical reasons.
(4). People accept noisier big trucks because .
(A) they are big and carry heavy loads
(B) they are not roaring along quiet streets.
(C) they perform a needed service
(D) they give their riders pleasure
(5). Which of the following ideas is suggested in the passage?
(A) In the United States there are twelve million tennis players and six million golfers.
(B) Motorcycling becomes more common in the future.
(C) There are 280,000 motorcyclists in the United States.
(D) Many people realize that motorcycling is becoming one of America’s most popular sports.
45.
Schools in the U.S. generally do not have a specific teaching plan for teachers to follow, and they certainly don’t have a set of textbooks that are taught by all school districts throughout the country. That’s why textbooks vary greatly from school to school, and from teacher to teacher even though they are all teaching the same subject in the same grade. Some schools provide books to use, but teachers do not strictly follow them. They only use them as a reference, and enjoy pointing out mistakes and wrong information given in the books. They often share their own points of view with their students. Teaching like this has many advantages. Teachers can bring out their expertise, fully elaborating their most familiar areas. Students are more interested in what they are studying. Also this flexible teaching style benefits students in the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to apply them. On the other hand teaching like this also has many drawbacks. It causes uneven study levels. It is even more so among different schools and districts. Students in the same grade do not usually have a thorough understanding of a subject taught in the same school year. The teacher for the following year would have to spend a lot of time finding out what the students already know or do not know in the subject before starting his/her own teaching plan. Some parts may be repeated, resulting in waste of time; and other parts may not be covered at all.
Exams in American schools are much less rigid than those in China. Teaching is flexible, so are exams. Even if you memorized the whole textbook, it might not be of much help in the exams. My Chinese friend envied me for not having to worry about the competition for attending the best schools by taking endless exams.
(1). What are advantages of the flexible teaching style?
(A) Both A and B.
(B) It benefits students in the development of critical thinking skills.
(C) Students may have freedom in study.
(D) Teachers can bring out their expertise.
(2). The flexible teaching style ______.
(A) may cause troubles to the teacher for the following year.
(B) makes the exam easy.
(C) may save teachers’ time
(D) usually helps students to have a thorough understanding of a subject
(3). The word “drawbacks” (paragraph 2) means______.
(A) mistakes
(B) disadvantages
(C) difficulties
(D) troubles
(4). From the passage we are told American teachers______.
(A) strictly follow books provided by schools.
(B) dislike pointing out mistakes and wrong information given in the books.
(C) have to follow a specific teaching plan.
(D) teaching the same subject may use different textbooks.
(5). This article is mainly about ______.
(A) American schools
(B) American teachers
(C) teaching methods in American schools
(D) the advantages and disadvantages of the flexible teaching style
46. Why you want to study abroad? Maybe you want to be __(1)__—exploring foreign lands, meeting new people, traveling __(2)__ the beaten path. Maybe you want to dig into history and really live it, not just read about it. Perhaps you want to discover yourself—gaining the __(3)__and confidence that comes with self-knowledge.
__(4)__ it or not, all these experiences and skills you develop abroad will help you mature personally and academically __(5)__ enhance your future career opportunities.
As an individual, you will develop independence and self-reliance. When culture __(6)__challenges you, you will uncover strengths you may not __(7)__ you had.
You will also grow academically. You will be able to learn about lots of subjects not offered here in your school. By __(8)__ politics with foreign students, involving yourself in local issues or taking American history classes from a foreign professor, you will gain a new, international __(9)__on yourself and your society. Even ordinary, daily living experiences will be a learning adventure! Shopping at the local market, doing the laundry with your host mom, and going out with your new friends will be an education __(10)__ itself.
(1).
(A) an inventor
(B) an adventurer
(C) a scholar
(D) a traveler
(2).
(A) in
(B) off
(C) on
(D) to
(3).
(A) dependent
(B) dependence
(C) independent
(D) independence
(4).
(A) Think
(B) Believe
(C) Suppose
(D) Judge
(5).
(A) or
(B) and
(C) but
(D) as well as
(6).
(A) shock
(B) distinction
(C) difference
(D) upset
(7).
(A) has known
(B) known
(C) know
(D) have known
(8).
(A) discussed
(B) discuss
(C) discusses
(D) discussing
(9).
(A) prospective
(B) prosperous
(C) perspective
(D) persuasive
(10).
(A) to
(B) in
(C) of
(D) for
页:
[1]