中央广播电视大学2008--2009学年度第一学期"开放专科''期末考试
综合英语(2) 试题
2009年1月
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I. Directions: (Vocabulary & Structure)
Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose
the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20
points)
1. The box was so heavy that it was difficult for the old lady to __ it.
A. rise B. lift
C. touch D. reach
2. The knife you are cutting the bread with is __ stainless steel.
A. made by B. made from
C. made of D. made in
3. He presented her __ a bunch of flower.
A. to B. by
C. at D. with
4. Edison the electric light lamp.
A. invented B. founded
C. discovered D. found
5. Each person was given tasks ___ their skills.
A. accordingly B. according to
C. according of D. according for
6. Let's hurry. Mary is likely __ for us.
A. to be waiting B. waits
C. to wait D. waiting
7. She asked the pupils __ still, but they kept __ about.
A. to sit, lo move B. to sit, moving
C. sit, move D. sitting, moving
8. -- Hello. What happened? Didn't you catch your train?
-- If I it I here, should I?
A. had caught, shouldn't have been B. had caught, shouldn't be
C. caught, shouldn't be D. catch, am not
9. Consumers should do than simply complain about the poor quality of goods.
A. much less B. some more
C. far more D. far less
10. He works too hard. That is is wrong with him.
A. that, which B. that what
C. the thing what D. what
II. Directions:
Choose A, B or C to complete each conversation, using the sentences below. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
11.- David, you haven't been yourself lately. I mean, you've been losing your temper
over nothing.
A. I haven't Been getting much sleep either.
B. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have blown up like that.
C. You'd better not push yourself too hard, or you'll get sick.
12. -- Let's turn on the radio. Is that OK with you?
A. Go ahead. I don't like listening to music.
B. Well, maybe you'll win the national lottery.
C. Actually, I'd rather not. I'm not used to studying with music.
13. -- I really appreciate your coming with me. I always have so much trouble picking
out gifts.
A. I want to get her something that she'll like.
B. Do you know if she is coming to the party tonight?
C. Well, take your time. Look around and maybe you'll get inspired.
14. -- I've been trying to call you since Sunday night, but there was no answer.
A. My phone was out of order. I didn't realize it until this morning.
B. Did anybody come to visit you over the summer?
C. Where have you been working since you quit your iob at the hank?
15. -- What would you do if you had all the money in the world?
A. I will keep them with me.
B. I would spend two thirds of my money on those people who are in great need of
help.
C. I will travel to other countries and do everything I like.
16. -- I wish you didn't have to travel so much. You're gone more often than you're
home.
A. It's been hard for both of us. If I could find another job, you know I'd take it
in a minute.
B. When is your next trip? Did you say Monday?
C. Where have you been working since you quit your job at the bank?
17. -- You know, I really don't feel like going to Chuck's party tomorrow night.
A. All I want to do is stay home and sleep.
B. Really? I thought you'd be excited about it.
C. She won't be able to go unless she can find a baby-sitter.
18. -- Do you know what kind of music she likes?
A. She doesn't have a CD player.
B. Classical, I think. Maybe she'll like a CD.
C. Actually, she doesn't like to study with music.
19. -- Maybe I could help you print out the report and photocopy il.
A. Yes, she will finish the report tomorrow and get some photocopies.
B. Please fetch my photos when you pass by the camera shop.
C. Oh, I'd really appreciate it if you could, but I don~t want you to ruin your
evening.
20. -- Look at the book I bought today. It's called a "birthday book".
A. Oh, I have one just like it. I'm sure you're going to love it.
B. Don't you remember? We both went to Jane's birthday party last week.
C. That's why I bought it. I really hate it when I forget people's birthdays.
IH. Directions:
For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
This entertaining and often shocking novel is designed to make us 21) uncomfortable
about nearly everything we 22) for granted. Although techniques of science fiction are
used, Stranger in a Strange Land might 23) a philosophical fantasy or a satire.
Mr. Heinlein uses fictional characters in fictional situations to attack all explanations of
the universe based 24) faith, to undermine the idea of love based on jealousy, and to annoy
the materialists and the politicians. He looks at contemporary culture 25) the nonhuman
viewpoint of someone from another civilization. The story is deliberately 26) , and often
very funny, but not for people who are easily shocked.
Although he knew it was impossible to be objective, Mr. Heinlein's purpose 27)
writing this novel was 28) every major belief of Western culture, to question each belief,
throw doubt on it, and--if possible--to make the opposing view appear 29) possible and
perhaps desirable thing--30) than unthinkable.
21. A. to feel B. feeling C. feel D. felt
22. A. make B. take C. have D. carry
23. A. call B. have called C. be calling D. be called
24. A. on B. under C. by D. with
25. A. from B. of C. off I). with
26. A. annoyed B. annoying C. to annoy D. annoys
27. A. of B. on C. in D. off
28. A. to examine B. examining C. to examining [). examined
29. A. / B. an C. less D. a
30. A. and B. that C. such I). rather IV. Directions:
Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four
answers marked A, B, C and D. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each
of the questions. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
Questions 31-35 are based on the following passage.
As she walked round the huge department store, Edith reflected how difficult it was to
choose a suitable Christmas present for her father. She wished that he was easy to please as
her mother, who was always delighted with perfume (香水).
Besides, shopping at this time of the year was a most disagreeable experience: people
trod on your toes, poked (戬) you with their elbows and almost knocked you over in their
haste to get to a bargain ahead of you.
Partly to have a rest, Edith paused in front of a counter where some attractive ties were
on display. "They are real silk," the assistant assured her, trying to tempt her. "Worth
double the price. ' But Edith knew from the past experience that her choice of ties hardly
ever pleased her father.
She moved on reluctantly and then quite by chance, stopped where a small crowd of men
had gathered round a counter. She found some good quality pipes on sale and the prices were
very reasonable. Edith did not hesitate for long: although her father only smoked a pipe
occasionally, she knew that this was a present, which was bound to please him.
When she got home, with her small well chosen present concealed in her handbag, her
parents were already at the supper table. Her mother was in an especially cheerful mood,
"Your father has at last decided to stop smoking." She informed her daughter.
31. Which of the following is right?
A. Edith's father did not like presents.
B. Edith's father never got presents.
C. Edith's father preferred ties.
D. It was difficult to choose a present for Edith's father.
32. The assistant spoke to Edith because she seemed
A. attractive B. interested in ties
C. tired D. in need of comfort
33. Edith stopped at the next counter
A. purposely B. suddenly
C. unwillingly D. accidentally
34. Edith's father smoked a pipe
A. when he was obliged B. on social occasions
C. from time to time D. when he was busy
35. Shopping was very disagreeable at these time of the year because
A. customers trod on each other's toes
B. customers poked each other with their elbows
C. customers knocked each other
D. customers were doing their shopping in a great hurry
Questions 36440 are based on the following passage.
While the cities of China have undergone modernization evident in the rising towers and
bright lights that have awakened the sleeping country, the countryside remains largely the
same.
Rectangular rows of rice fields litter the landscape separated by long lanes of water
designed to provide the constant supply of water that is vital to producing the crop. The
experience is not unlike driving through the American Midwest, only rice not corn dominates
the landscape.
Four years ago, when I last took this trip, the roads were dust and telephone wires did
not run parallel to the highway. Bare roads have been replaced by sleek, newly paved
highways running from Shanghai to Nanking, to my smaller, home city, Wuhu. Unlike the
changes I had h~ard of and expected in Shanghai, Wuhu was much more of a surprise. The
small city where I was born had grown up as I have. There are large high-rise buildings,
each ringed with smaller buildings around it, many of these apartment complexes. Little
seemed familiar and I wonder what my grandparent's flat built of brick and mortar had
become,
Perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised to find out that their home had been demolished
and rebuilt as a six-story apartment complex as well. Walking up to the second floor I saw
my grandfather's face peering out of the screen door. He began to smile as he saw me, and
so did I. Their home is now no different from a western apartment. Equipped with the
modern amenities of a gas stove, a toilet, a shower, this was indeed different from four years
ago.
36. According to the author, dramatic changes took place in
A. cities but not countryside of China B. both cities and countryside of China
C. countryside but not in large cities D. everywhere
37. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that
A. peasants lead similar life all over the world
B. Chinese irrigating system is more impressing than that in America
C. peasants in Midwest America raise more corns while Chinese peasants raise more rice
D. peasants in Midwest America raise more rice while Chinese peasants raise
more corn
38. The author was traveling to Wuhu
A. in order to take a stop during the trip from Shanghai to Nanking
B. in order to find some place similar to his hometown
C. in order to visit his grand parents
D. in order to find out changes in small cities
39. The author's grand parents
A. live in their house of brick and mortar
B. live in an apartment similar to westerners
C. led a totally westernized life
D. was poor as they always were
40. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A. Flash back to China. B. From Shanghai to Nanking.
C. Wuhu Today. D. Back with My Grandparents.
V. Directions:
Put each of the following sentences into English or Chinese, using the word given in the bracket
if any. Write your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
41. When he was picked up, he kept talking about awful creatures with horrible eyes
that stared at him as they led him onto a spaceship.
42. Burns happen most often to children and the elderly, usually in the bathroom, when
the water is too hot.
43. Learn as much as you can about likely coming events, so that you can anticipate
them well in advance.
44．旅行不应只是去发现现在，而且也应该去发现未来。(not only)
45．我把头发卖了，因为我不能过一个什么礼物也不送给你的圣诞节。(1ive through)
试卷代号：2159
中央广播电视大学2008-2009学年度第一学期"开放专科"期末考试
综合英语(2) 试题答案及评分标准
(供参考)
2009年1月
工． (20％)
1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B
6．A 7．B 8．B 9．C 10．D
Ⅱ． (20％)
11．B 12．C 13．C 14．A 15．B
16．A 17．B 18．B 19．C 20．A
Ⅲ． (20％)
21．C 22．B 23．D 24．A 25．A
26．B 27．C 28．A 29．D 30．D
Ⅳ． (20％)
31．D 32．B 33．D 34．C 35．D
36．A 37．C 38．C 39．B 40．A
V． (20％)
(答案并不一定要求与所给答案完全一样。符合句意，无语法错误，得3分；基本符合句意，无重大语法错误，得2分；不太符合句意，有明显浯法错误，得1分；不符合句意，句子无法读懂，得。分。其他情况，酌情扣分。)
参考答案：
41．他被接回来时，不停地跟人讲，一些可怕的怪物瞪着眼睛盯着他，把他带到了一个宇宙飞船上。
42．烫伤大多数发生在老人和孩子身上，往往是由于浴室里水温太高而造成的。
43．尽量多地了解可能发生的事情，这样你可以提前做好准备。
44. People should travel not only to find out about lhe present but to find out about the
future.
45. I sold my hair because I couldn't have lived through Christmas without giving you a
present.
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